Senior Spotlight

What’s next… College ball?

Three seniors of New Ulm Eagles softball have made a huge impact on each and every one of the girls. The seniors always step up when needed. The team wonders, where will our seniors go when they graduate?

Berkley Wilfahrt, Contributor

May 11, 2024

What's next... College ball?

What’s next…..college ball?

Right Fielder Gracie Linbo

Right Fielder Gracie Linbo

Gracie Linbo, the right fielder for New Ulm Eagles softball, has had an awesome season. But, her teammates wanna know what's next. Gracie's skills would make her an awesome applicant for college softball. "College softball is really fun to watch but super competitive and challenging to actually compete in," she said. Although college softball is not her cup of tee, she will continue rocking it in High School softball. Gracie plans to attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities to study agriculture business.

Catcher Natalie Bianchi

Catcher Natalie Bianchi

Natalie Bianchi is the Catcher for New Ulm Eagles softball. This is the first year Natalie is catching full-time for the Varsity softball team. In the years past, Natalie split time with another catcher, but this year, it's all Natalie! Natalie is a very high-end catcher, with her blocking and framing balls to look like strikes. "I would love to play college softball. I have been passionate about softball since I was little, and I always wanted to make it to the collegiate level," she said. However, Natalie is attending South Dakota State University to major in animal science and continue on to be a veterinarian.

Left Fielder Amber Lee

Left Fielder Amber Lee

Amber Lee is the left fielder for New Ulm Eagles Softball. Amber does great in the outfield, with her diving catches and throws to the infield. Amber is a great leader for all of her teammates, which makes her teammates wonder where Amber is gonna go after she graduates. Amber has never talked much about college softball. "Continuing my softball career into college is not something that interests me at this point of my life, but many of my teammates have the dedication and drive, and it inspires me to play harder," she said. Although Amber is not continuing to play college softball she is continuing at the University of North Dakota with her major undecided. Amber hopes to watch UND softball to still be apart of the sport.

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