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12/13/2019 10:10:00 AM | Softball
ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington head softball coach Peejay Brun announced the addition of two new members of the 2020 recruiting class on Friday morning.
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Sophie Wideman will transfer to UTA after attending McLennan Community College, while Raegan Edwards will join the Mavericks from Broken Arrow High School.
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Sophie Wideman (Woodway, Texas)
Midway High School | McLennan Community College | 5-4 | C
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While at MHS, Wideman was a four-time First Team All-District and four-time Super Centex Selection as a catcher. She was also a two-time TSWA All-State selection. Along with her excellence on the field, Wideman excelled in the classroom, earning Academic All-State honors her senior season. While at MCC, Wideman earned first team All-Conference honors her freshman season, batting .371 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI. Her 13 home runs tied the single-season record for homers.
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Coach Brun on Wideman…
"Sophie will be an amazing addition to our squad. She has a take-charge attitude behind the plate along with a strong arm. At the plate, her power and patience falls in line with our style of game."
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Raegan Edwards (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma)
Broken Arrow High School | Texas Glory | 5-5 | 1st/3rd/P
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Edwards was named the Most Valuable player for her BAHS team after earning All-District, All-Region and All-State honors. She also competed in the classroom, earning Academic All-Conference honors and being a part of the National Honor Society.
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Coach Brun on Edwards…
"Raegan is another power hitter that we're adding to the roster. She swings a powerful bat and is uncompromising with her competitiveness. She also has a don't quit attitude that will help push us to the next level."
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Sophie Wideman will transfer to UTA after attending McLennan Community College, while Raegan Edwards will join the Mavericks from Broken Arrow High School.
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Sophie Wideman (Woodway, Texas)
Midway High School | McLennan Community College | 5-4 | C
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While at MHS, Wideman was a four-time First Team All-District and four-time Super Centex Selection as a catcher. She was also a two-time TSWA All-State selection. Along with her excellence on the field, Wideman excelled in the classroom, earning Academic All-State honors her senior season. While at MCC, Wideman earned first team All-Conference honors her freshman season, batting .371 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI. Her 13 home runs tied the single-season record for homers.
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Coach Brun on Wideman…
"Sophie will be an amazing addition to our squad. She has a take-charge attitude behind the plate along with a strong arm. At the plate, her power and patience falls in line with our style of game."
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Raegan Edwards (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma)
Broken Arrow High School | Texas Glory | 5-5 | 1st/3rd/P
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Edwards was named the Most Valuable player for her BAHS team after earning All-District, All-Region and All-State honors. She also competed in the classroom, earning Academic All-Conference honors and being a part of the National Honor Society.
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Coach Brun on Edwards…
"Raegan is another power hitter that we're adding to the roster. She swings a powerful bat and is uncompromising with her competitiveness. She also has a don't quit attitude that will help push us to the next level."
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FOLLOW THE MAVS
For the latest news on UTA Softball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. Follow the Mavericks on Twitter @UTAMavsSoftball, on Instagram @UTAMavsSoftball and on Facebook at Facebook.com/UTAMavsSoftball.
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