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The Wausau Ignite are a professional softball team. Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, they are a member of the Northwoods League Softball.

Wausau 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 Story

Marnocha 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 Story

Wausau Ignite Signs Returner McGinnis for 2026 Season

March 19, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite will add another returner to their roster for 2026 by signing Megan McGinnis, a junior from St. Mary's University in Minnesota. IF/OF - Megan McGinnis| 5'6" | L/R| Junior | St. Mary's University McGinnis spent 20 games with the Ignite last season, batting .274 through 62 at bats, including 5 doubles, a triple, and 12 RBIs. During her time with the Ignite, McGinnis played second base, recording a .924 fielding percentage and turning four double plays. So far this spring season, McGinnis... Full Story

Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Assistant Coach Branson for 2026

March 5, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce another returner, this time to the coaching staff. Maclai Branson will be returning as an assistant coach, alongside head coach Jasmin Estrada for the 2026 season. Before coaching, Branson played collegiately at the University of Kentucky where she played as an infielder during the 2019 season, reaching an NCAA Regional and Super Regional appearance. In 2020, she transferred to Miami University and played with a graduate year at Thomas More University in 2022. Aft... Full Story

• 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
  
• Wausau Drops Final Game of First Season, 8-6 - August 1, 2025
  
• Ignite Drop Final Home Game of Inaugural Season, 13-7 - July 29, 2025
  
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Wausau Ignite Assistant Coach Maclai Branson
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League: Northwoods League Softball
Home: Wausau, Wisconsin
Class: Softball
Website: Wausau Ignite site
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• Bats carry Bees to brink of postseason with win over Wausau - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 30)
  
• Albrecht's no-hitter moves Bees closer to playoffs - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 29)
  
• Honeybees can't find strike zone in loss to Wausau - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 28)
  
• Who let the Bees out? - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 10)
  
• Honeybees set franchise mark in sweep of Wausau - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 9)
  
• Alexander fuels Honeybees to 3rd straight win - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 8)
  
• Honeybees burn out in game three vs. Ignite - NWLS Minot Daily News (June 21)
  
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