BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Softball head coach Shonda Stanton has announced the program’s newest signing class on Friday morning. The Hoosiers will add three players as part of its 2025 signing class.
Jada Ellison, Maddie Engle, and Aubree Hooks will arrive in Bloomington in the fall 2025.
Jada Ellison
OF | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Oakland High School
More on Ellison…
- Bats/Throws: L/R.
- The high school coach is Charlotte Peay.
- Four-year varsity letter winner.
- Plays travel ball for Fury Platinum National Davenport.
- Hit .479 AVG for the travel team with 44 stolen bases.
- Participates in Student Council.
- Intended Major: Business Real Estate.
Her parents are Pontraell and Candace Ellison; her siblings are Pontraell Jr. and Lekkkerick.
On picking IU…
JE: “I am so excited to be a part of the IU softball family that I have been watching grow for a few years now, not only within the team but also within the whole fanbase.”
Madde Engle
C/UT | New Palestine, Ind. | New Palestine High School
More on Engle…
- Bats/Throws: R/R.
- The high school coach is Ed Marcum.
- 2024 State Runner-up with New Palestine.
- 2023 All-Conference honoree.
- Four-year varsity letter winner.
- Plays travel ball for Indiana Bombers 25/26 Keown.
- Participates in Concert Band.
- National Honor Society and Student Council member.
- Academic Excellence honoree for having a 3.7+ GPA.
- Intended Major: Sports Marketing & Management.
The parents are Jeff and Ronda Engle. Ronda went to IU. She has a brother named Cooper.
On picking IU…
ME: “Right as I walked on campus, I knew it was home. Culture, campus, coaches, team, everything is perfect.”
Aubree Hooks
P/1B | Alabaster, Ala. | Thompson High School
More on Hooks…
- Bats/Throws: R/R.
- The high school coach is Kevin Todd.
- Four-year varsity letter winner.
- 130.2 IP, 22-4 record, 141 strikeouts, 1.2 ERA.
- Hit for a .336 AVG, .370 OBP, 3 HR, 33 RBI.
- 2024 Shelby County Pitcher of the Year.
- 2024 Second Team All-State.
- She plays travel ball for Impact Gold Premier – Warrick.
- Two-time Athletes Go Live All-Tournament Team.
- Top 100 pitcher by Extra Innings Softball 2025 rankings.
- Member of Beta Club and Spanish Honor Society.
- Also in DECA and Key Club and is a Thompson High School Ambassador.
The parents are Michael and LeAnn Hooks. She has a brother named Brodie.
On picking IU…
AH: “I fell in love with the campus and family atmosphere in Bloomington! Absolutely love the coaches and how supportive they are. Indiana feels like home!”
