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April 15, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite are thrilled to announce the signing of another local player. Claire Calmes, a current freshman at the University of Wisconsin and 2025 graduate of Wausau West High School will be joining the team in 2026.
INF - Claire Calmes| 5'9" | R/R| Freshman | University of Wisconsin
During her time at Wausau West, Calmes earned two all-conference honorable mentions, a second-team all-conference selection and was named Varsity Captain her senior year. Last season, she batted .368 on the season with ... Full Story
April 10, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce the signing of Taylor Liebelt for the 2026 season! Taylor is currently a freshman at Illinois State University and a 2025 graduate of Wausau West High School.
OF - Taylor Liebelt| 5'4" | R/R| Freshman | Illinois State University
Liebelt was a three-year member and team captain of the Wausau West varsity softball team. During her sophomore season, Liebelt earned a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection and All-District Honorable Mention. Last season for W... Full Story
April 2, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Riley Stiles will be returning to the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Stiles was a key player in the inaugural Ignite season and brings experience and high energy to this season's team.
P - Riley Stiles| 5'7" | R/R| Senior | Lake Forest College
Last season with the Ignite, Stiles pitched 105 innings, the most of any pitcher in the league. Through 25 games, she recorded 38 strikeouts with a record of 7-8 on the season. Stiles pitched the most complete games as an Ignite pitcher with six.
This season a... Full Story
March 26, 2026 - Wausau, WI- The Wausau Ignite are excited to announce the signing of two players from South Dakota State University. Returner Quinn Marnocha and Newcomer Mia Buske will join the team for the 2026 season.
OF - Quinn Marnocha| 5'9" | R/R| Junior | South Dakota State University
C- Mia Buske| 5'9" | R/R| Sophomore | South Dakota State University
Marnocha will return after a stellar first half with the Ignite in 2025. Through 19 games, she batted .305 with 18 hits including three doubles, two triples, and five home runs,... Full Story
The Wausau Ignite are a professional softball team. Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, they are a member of the Northwoods League Softball.
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Calmes Added to 2026 Wausau Ignite Softball Roster
April 15, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite are thrilled to announce the signing of another local player. Claire Calmes, a current freshman at the University of Wisconsin and 2025 graduate of Wausau West High School will be joining the team in 2026.
INF - Claire Calmes| 5'9" | R/R| Freshman | University of Wisconsin
During her time at Wausau West, Calmes earned two all-conference honorable mentions, a second-team all-conference selection and was named Varsity Captain her senior year. Last season, she batted .368 on the season with ... Full StoryMore Wausau Ignite stories below
Ignite Adds Local Talent for 2026 Season
April 10, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce the signing of Taylor Liebelt for the 2026 season! Taylor is currently a freshman at Illinois State University and a 2025 graduate of Wausau West High School.
OF - Taylor Liebelt| 5'4" | R/R| Freshman | Illinois State University
Liebelt was a three-year member and team captain of the Wausau West varsity softball team. During her sophomore season, Liebelt earned a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection and All-District Honorable Mention. Last season for W... Full StoryWausau Ignite Announces Return of Riley Stiles for 2026
April 2, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Riley Stiles will be returning to the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Stiles was a key player in the inaugural Ignite season and brings experience and high energy to this season's team.
P - Riley Stiles| 5'7" | R/R| Senior | Lake Forest College
Last season with the Ignite, Stiles pitched 105 innings, the most of any pitcher in the league. Through 25 games, she recorded 38 strikeouts with a record of 7-8 on the season. Stiles pitched the most complete games as an Ignite pitcher with six.
This season a... Full StoryMarnocha and Buske Sign with Ignite for 2026 Season
March 26, 2026 - Wausau, WI- The Wausau Ignite are excited to announce the signing of two players from South Dakota State University. Returner Quinn Marnocha and Newcomer Mia Buske will join the team for the 2026 season.
OF - Quinn Marnocha| 5'9" | R/R| Junior | South Dakota State University
C- Mia Buske| 5'9" | R/R| Sophomore | South Dakota State University
Marnocha will return after a stellar first half with the Ignite in 2025. Through 19 games, she batted .305 with 18 hits including three doubles, two triples, and five home runs,... Full StoryWausau Ignite News
- Calmes Added to 2026 Wausau Ignite Softball Roster - April 15, 2026
- Ignite Adds Local Talent for 2026 Season - April 10, 2026
- Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Riley Stiles for 2026 - April 2, 2026
- Marnocha and Buske Sign with Ignite for 2026 Season - March 26, 2026
- Wausau Ignite Signs Returner McGinnis for 2026 Season - March 19, 2026
- Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Assistant Coach Branson for 2026 - March 5, 2026
- Wausau Ignite Announces Johnson and Schwisow as First Returning Players for 2026 - February 26, 2026
- Inaugural Northwoods League Softball All-Star Game to be Hosted in Madison - December 6, 2025
- Three Woodchucks, Two Ignite Players Earn League-Wide Hitting Honors - December 1, 2025
- Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball Announce Key Staff Updates to Elevate Fan Experience - November 18, 2025
- Ignite Welcome Estrada Back for Second Year - November 14, 2025
- Woodchucks and Ignite Release 2025 Community Impact Report - October 21, 2025
- Woodchucks, Ignite, and JBA Clutch Fuel Strong Economic Impact in Wausau - October 9, 2025
- Woodchucks, Ignite & Roastar Give Back Through Recycling Program - September 23, 2025
- Johnson, Schwisow Named First NWLS All-Stars in Franchise History - August 4, 2025
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