GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. – Colorado Mesa University head softball coach Ben Garcia announced Thursday (Nov. 19) that six players have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Mavericks for the 2017 season. The class includes two junior college transfers and four high school players.

Pitcher Andrea Hancock is a junior college transfer from Western Nebraska Community College. The Riverdale, Utah, native earned NFCA Third Team All-American and academic all-region honors as a freshman. She will have junior eligibility when she joins the Mavericks and plans to major in special education. She is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Hancock.

"We are super excited to have Andrea join our Maverick family," said head coach Ben Garcia. "She will be an immediate impact to the team with her pitching skills. She was very highly sought after, and we are happy to bring this junior college All-American transfer star to our team."





Maggie Manwarren is the other junior college transfer in this year's class. The outfield earned all-region second team honors at the College of Southern Nevada. The native of Henderson, Nevada, will have junior eligibility and is the daughter of Emilia and Collin Manwarren.

"Maggie will play an important role in our offense and defense," said Garcia. "She has tremendous speed and will be very disruptive at the plate and on the bases. Her ability to slap, power hit, and bunt will definitely wreak havoc on defenses."







Hailey Shea Hinson earned CHSAA/Max Preps Second Team All-State and was named the most valuable player at Windsor High School. The outfielder garnered academic all-state honors with a 4.17 grade point average. She played club softball for Triple Crown Stars Gold and is the daughter of Becket and Kristie Hinson.

"Hailey is going to be a force in the conference the moment she puts on a Maverick uniform," said Garcia. "We are very excited to have this Colorado star. She is a great kid that loves to play the game with passion. She has all the qualities of a five tool player speed, hit for power, hit for average, arm strength and great fielding abilities. She will compete for a starting position in the outfield."



Bailey Shae Kleespies was a two-time CHSAA/Max Preps First Team All-State selection at infield for Niwot High School. The Longmont, Colo., native played club softball for Triple Crown Stars Gold. She has a 4.05 grade point average and is the daughter of Tom and Leslynn Kleespies.

"We are very fortunate to have Bailey choose CMU to further her education and softball career," said Garcia. "She is very athletic and has great instincts. She can play all positions in the infield at a high skill level. She comes from a great club softball organization, Triple Crown Stars, joining numerous other members of her softball program."





Sarah Rose Staudle played both outfield and first base at Redondo Union High School and for the Mizuno Diamond Girls Gold. The Redondo Beach, Calif., native carries a 3.84 grade point average and plans to major in sports management. She is the daughter of Chris and Lana Staudle.

"Sarah is a natural hitter with a great swing and defensive skills to match," said Garcia. "She can play multiple positions and will challenge both in the outfield and infield. We look to utilize her abilities in a number of situations."





Ann Marie Torres was a three-time CHSAA/Max Preps First Team All-State selection in the infield at Wheat Ridge High School. She also played club softball for Colorado Styxx and is the daughter of Robert and Lori Torres. She has a 3.55 grade point average and plans to major in criminal justice.

"Ann Marie is a high school star that we are really fortunate to sign," said Garcia. "She will have an immediate impact on the RMAC. She comes from a great high school softball program coached by Marty Strictlett. Ann Marie is a great hitter and very versatile player that can play numerous positions very well. She brings a strong work ethic and positive attitude to our team. We are certainly thrilled to have her!"

Colorado Mesa will open the 2016 season at the Las Vegas Desert Stinger Nov. 5-7.