Softball signs six players to 2026 class
November 12, 2025 | Softball
Newcomers reside in Midwest
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin softball team and head coach Yvette Healy announced the signing of six new athletes on Wednesday morning. Karianne Drury, Sophie Hermus, Lila Johannsen, Anna Wall, Nalia Clifford and Piper Olson all signed their national letter of intent to join the Badgers' program as the class of 2026.
Karianne Drury
Hometown: Wyoming, Minn.
High School: Forest Lake Area
Position: C/1B
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Drury: "Karianne is a power hitting catcher from Forest Lake Area in Minnesota. Her leadership behind the plate, and explosive offense have helped lead the Rangers to multiple Class 4A state semifinal appearances. Karianne has also been a standout clutch player for Tori Holt's National Champion, 18U Midwest Speed National Team."
Sophie Hermus
Hometown: Kimberly, Wis.
High School: Kimberly
Position: MIF/OF
Bats/Throws: L/R
Coach Healy on Hermus: "Sophie is a lefty hitting shortstop from Kimberly. Her speed, power, and lockdown defense make her a perfect fit for the Badgers. Sophie grew up coming to Wisconsin softball camps in Madison, and at 360U, training with former Badger Softball great, Maria Steve (Van Abel). She has been a catalyst for Mike Collins' very successful Velocity softball program."
Lila Johannsen
Hometown: Farmington, Minn.
High School: Farmington
Position: C/OF
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Johannsen: "Lila is a tall, strong, athletic star from Farmington. She can catch, play centerfield and shortstop. Her dynamic defense, paired with her size and speed make her the perfect fit for Wisconsin. She's been a key player for Nat Wagner's Midwest Speed National team with great poise and leadership. We know she'll thrive for Madison."
Anna Wall
Hometown: Tomah, Wis.
High School: Tomah
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Wall: "Anna is a right-handed pitcher from Wisconsin, who brings great size, spin and composure on the mound. Anna has thrived at Tomah, playing for her dad, Dan Wall. Dan's men's fastpitch experience, and commitment to growing the game of softball at the grassroots level has led to sustained success in Tomah. Anna also plays for Mike Collins' Wisconsin Velocity program."
Nalia Clifford
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
High School: Neuqua Valley
Position: SS
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Clifford: "Nalia is one of the most athletic and dynamic shortstops we've ever recruited. She plays the game at a different speed than everyone around her, running down pop-ups, and using her big arm to throw out hitters. She's strong and fast at the plate with home run power and stolen base speed. Nalia grew up playing baseball in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, following in the footsteps of big brother Nolan who played at Creighton before getting drafted by the Rockies. Nalia is a standout shortstop for Lauren McNulty's Silverhawks team."
Piper Olson
Hometown: Grantsburg, Wis.
High School: Grantsburg
Position: LHP/1B
Bats/Throws: L/L
Coach Healy on Olson: "Piper is a left-handed pitcher from Grantsburg. Playing high school softball for her dad, Troy Olson, Piper helped lead Grantsburg to the state semifinals in Madison her freshman year. Piper was instrumental in pitching for Tori Holt's very talented Midwest Speed 18U team to an Alliance Tier II National Championship this summer.
Karianne Drury
Hometown: Wyoming, Minn.
High School: Forest Lake Area
Position: C/1B
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Drury: "Karianne is a power hitting catcher from Forest Lake Area in Minnesota. Her leadership behind the plate, and explosive offense have helped lead the Rangers to multiple Class 4A state semifinal appearances. Karianne has also been a standout clutch player for Tori Holt's National Champion, 18U Midwest Speed National Team."
Welcoming our first prospect of the 2026 softball class! 👀@kariannedrury71 is officially a Badger! 🦡#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/juJO1AQC1u
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 12, 2025
Sophie Hermus
Hometown: Kimberly, Wis.
High School: Kimberly
Position: MIF/OF
Bats/Throws: L/R
Coach Healy on Hermus: "Sophie is a lefty hitting shortstop from Kimberly. Her speed, power, and lockdown defense make her a perfect fit for the Badgers. Sophie grew up coming to Wisconsin softball camps in Madison, and at 360U, training with former Badger Softball great, Maria Steve (Van Abel). She has been a catalyst for Mike Collins' very successful Velocity softball program."
A homegrown product! 😁
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 12, 2025
Please help us in welcoming @HermusSophie to Madison!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/9lY81VPK4O
Lila Johannsen
Hometown: Farmington, Minn.
High School: Farmington
Position: C/OF
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Johannsen: "Lila is a tall, strong, athletic star from Farmington. She can catch, play centerfield and shortstop. Her dynamic defense, paired with her size and speed make her the perfect fit for Wisconsin. She's been a key player for Nat Wagner's Midwest Speed National team with great poise and leadership. We know she'll thrive for Madison."
It's official! ✍️@LilaJohannsen has signed to join the Badger family! 🤩#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/AjRS84Dhjr
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2025
Anna Wall
Hometown: Tomah, Wis.
High School: Tomah
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Wall: "Anna is a right-handed pitcher from Wisconsin, who brings great size, spin and composure on the mound. Anna has thrived at Tomah, playing for her dad, Dan Wall. Dan's men's fastpitch experience, and commitment to growing the game of softball at the grassroots level has led to sustained success in Tomah. Anna also plays for Mike Collins' Wisconsin Velocity program."
Staying right at home! 🏡
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 12, 2025
We are happy to welcome @annawall0905 to the Badger Family!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/21C3wwzcRO
Nalia Clifford
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
High School: Neuqua Valley
Position: SS
Bats/Throws: R/R
Coach Healy on Clifford: "Nalia is one of the most athletic and dynamic shortstops we've ever recruited. She plays the game at a different speed than everyone around her, running down pop-ups, and using her big arm to throw out hitters. She's strong and fast at the plate with home run power and stolen base speed. Nalia grew up playing baseball in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, following in the footsteps of big brother Nolan who played at Creighton before getting drafted by the Rockies. Nalia is a standout shortstop for Lauren McNulty's Silverhawks team."
A star on the infield! ⭐️
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2025
Excited to announce that @NaliaClifford26 is officially a Badger! 🦡#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/QPNq5Vsqgt
Piper Olson
Hometown: Grantsburg, Wis.
High School: Grantsburg
Position: LHP/1B
Bats/Throws: L/L
Coach Healy on Olson: "Piper is a left-handed pitcher from Grantsburg. Playing high school softball for her dad, Troy Olson, Piper helped lead Grantsburg to the state semifinals in Madison her freshman year. Piper was instrumental in pitching for Tori Holt's very talented Midwest Speed 18U team to an Alliance Tier II National Championship this summer.
A southpaw from the Badger State! 👀
— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2025
Piper Olson rounds out our official signees for the 2026 class! 📝#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/3sNRnE9clH
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