IRVINE, Calif. – Fresh off a historic season that saw the Eagles soar to their second straight PacWest Championship and the school's first No. 1 ranking in the NCAA DII era, the Concordia University Irvine softball team is excited to announce its incoming recruiting class.
 
The Concordia coaching staff will add two infielders, two outfielders, and two versatile pitchers who can also contribute in other ways. CUI enters the 2020 spring with a large crop of seniors that have led the Eagles to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA DII Regional playoffs.
 
"We have big shoes to fill with our graduating class leaving but I couldn't be more pleased with the athletes we are bringing in both on and off the field," said CUI head coach Crystal Rosenthal, who recently earned career win No. 500 as leader of the Eagles.  "I am confident these young ladies will help Eagle Softball continue to compete at the highest level possible, and I look forward to watching them continue to develop over the course of their careers."
 
Michalah Robison is an infielder from Penryn, Calf. and finishing up her last season at Del Oro High School this spring. She also plays for All American Sports Academy Macias.
 
"Michalah is a powerful and athletic athlete that will come right in and compete to play," said CUI head coach Crystal Rosenthal, who recently earned career win No. 500 as leader of the Eagles. "She has tremendous upside, a high IQ for the game and is great in the classroom.  I am excited to watch her develop and expect big things to come for her!"
 
Cortney Koelmans is a pitcher/designated player from Oakdale, Calif. and Oakdale High School.  She also plays for Batbuster Gomes.
 
"Cortney has had a tremendous senior season, and we could not be happier to have her wear the green and gold next year," said Rosenthal.  "She has a God-given gift to move the ball and I am confident she will help carry on our tradition of success on the mound."
 
Megan Johnson joins the Eagles as an outfielder from Turlock, Calif. She is a senior at Pittman High School and also plays for Batbusters Clark.
 
"Megan is a dynamic athlete that has tremendous power for her size," said Rosenthal. "Her speed and power will be a welcome addition to our outfield, and I know her ability to generate offense will solidify our offense system moving into the future.:
 
Madision Urrutia is a pitcher/utility player from Roseville, Calif. and is a teammate of Robison's at both Del Oro High School and at All American Sports Academy Macias.
 
"Madison has developed so much even since the time she has committed here," explained Rosenthal. "Her overall athleticism was what attracted me to her, and I am so excited to see what she can do here.  She has become a dominant pitcher, and has the power to develop into a dangerous hitter. It will be fun to see what she can do."
 
Rylie Rohr is an infielder from Yucca Valley, Calif. and Yucca Valley High School.  She plays for Batbusters Portesi/Lara.
 
"Rylie is the real deal.  She has all five tools and will only improve over the next four years," said Rosenthal.  "She is versatile and I look forward to seeing her compete to play right away.  She has a ton of power up to bat, and gifted with all the of the natural instincts needed to play at the college level"
 
Kaia Nisby hails from Lodi, Calif. and comes to Concordia as an outfielder from Saint Mary's High School.  She also plays for Batbusters Jason.
 
"Kaia is a tremendous defensive outfielder that can cover a ton of ground, and will be a solid addition to our lineup," explained Rosenthal.  "She has been our radar for a long time so we were excited that we could officially make her an Eagle."
 
The Eagles will begin the 2020 softball campaign with their annual alumni game on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Eagles Field.  The following weekend marks both the first regular season games of the year as well as the launch of the new Concordia Kickoff Classic, a tournament featuring 10 teams over a three-day period.

For the full CUI softball schedule, click here.