BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour on Thursday announced that six prospective student-athletes have signed their National Letters of Intent during the signing period to join the Hokies for the 2020-21 academic year.
"These student-athletes will be excellent representatives of Virginia Tech," D'Amour said. "We could tell when recruiting them that they all had the type of make-up we look for when adding players to our program – team players, accountable, strong work ethics and they can really play.
"The first thing that stands out about this class is their overall athleticism. The second aspect that stands out is the pitching. They're all fun kids to be around. This is a big day for the Hokies, so thank you to all of these incoming ladies and their families for putting their trust in me and our vision for the program."
Cameron Fagan
5'8" – Shortstop
L/R
Dunnellon, Fla.
Dunnellon High School
Gainesville Gold
High School: Four-year letterwinner … Coached by Dennis Jenkins at Dunnellon High School … Played travel ball for Gainesville Gold … All-state and all-region selections … Led the state of Florida (FHSAA) 6A in batting average and runs scored, while being second in steals … A 2019 All-USA preseason team selection … All-academic … Chose the Hokies over Missouri and Liberty.
Personal: Cameron Fagan … Born on Nov. 29, 2001 … Daughter of Kevin and Nancy Fagan … Sister of Kasey, Sami, Haley, Cole and Jack … Comes from an extremely athletic family … Father, Kevin, played college football at Miami (Fla.) and would go on to become a fourth-round pick by the 49ers, with winning two Super Bowls and being named all-pro … Her three sisters all went on to play Power Five softball … Kasey was the national Gatorade player of the year and two-time Florida Gatorade player of the year … Kasey played college softball at Arkansas … Sami, who currently works on Virginia Tech's softball staff, was also the Florida Gatorade player of the year … Sami played at Missouri, becoming an All-American, and would go on to play professionally in the U.S. (NPF Rookie of the Year) and in Japan … Haley played college softball at Arkansas, leading the Razorbacks to two Women's College World Series appearances … Her brother Cole played college football at Air Force and led the team in rushing in 2018 … Planning on majoring in human nutrition, food and exercise (HNFE), with hopes of becoming an athletic trainer or softball coach.
Maddy Federico
5'6" – Outfield
R/R
Midlothian, Va.
Manchester High School
Starz Gold, Stars National
High School: Four-year letterwinner … Coached by Jessica Sullivan at Manchester High School … Played travel ball for Starz Gold and was coached by Tom Bunn and will play for the Stars National and was coached by Kyle Marable … Manchester student-athlete of the year … Second-team all-state … Second-team all-conference … Led Manchester to the state title game in 2018 and the state semifinals in 2019, while winning two regional championships both years … Owned the most stolen bases on the team and batted above .400 each year … Led Starz Gold to a second-place finish at JO Cup and Legacy … Helped Starz Gold win ASA state three times and a seventh-place finish at USA National … Led Starz Gold with the most stolen bases on the team and hit around .400 each season … Also played volleyball for Manchester … Junior Marshall … Academic letter … National Honors Society … Beta … National English Honors Society … Chose the Hokies overt JMU and Longwood.
Personal: Madisyn Marie Federico … Born on Feb. 22, 2002 ... Daughter of Keri Federico … Sister of Hunter … Planning on majoring in human nutrition, food and exercise (HNFE), with hopes of becoming a physical therapist.
Addy Greene
5'9" – Utility
L/R
Suffolk, Va.
Nansemond- Suffolk Academy
Orion Hunter Elite
High School: Five-year letterwinner … Coached by Brittany Thornburg at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy … Played travel ball for Orion Hunter Elite and was coached by Larry Murphy … Four-time TCIS all-conference pick … Two-time first-team VISAA selection … Second-team all-Tidewater … Suffolk News-Herald Player of the Week … Led the Lady Saints a conference title in 2018 and a state title in 2019 … Has led her travel ball team to over 80 tournament championships, including a national title … Top 250 player according to Extra Innings … Also an excellent volleyball player, racking up over 1,000 kills and digs to being named all-conference and all-state multiple times and two player of the year awards … Member of the Judicial Council … High honors her junior academic year … Merit roll her freshman and sophomore academic campaigns … Shiembob Athletic Excellence Scholarship Recipient.
Personal: Addison Owen Greene … Born Jan. 17, 2002 … Daughter of Andy and Ashley Greene … Sister of Arynne, Jackson and Parker … Her aunt played tennis at William & Mary and Miami (Ohio) … Her cousin was a high school all-American at Nansemond- Suffolk Academy and went on to star at Lynchburg College … Planning on majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise (HNFE), with the hopes of becoming a sports medicine physician.
Mackenzie Osborne
5'9" – Pitcher
R/R
Richlands, Va.
Richlands High School
Storm, Lady Hornets
High School: Four-year letterwinner … Coached by Ronnie Davis at Richlands High School … Played travel ball for Storm, Lady Hornets and was coached by Brandon Smith … Three-time first-team Region D Pitcher and Player of the year … Three-time first-team all-southwest district team … Three-time first-team all-state pitcher … Two-time Virginia player of the year … Three-time Bristol Herald Courier all-area team … Two-time Bristol Herald Courier player of the year … Led Richlands to two state title appearances and a 2019 state title … Threw a perfect game in six innings with 18 strikeouts … Has racked up over 750 strikeouts in her prep career … Class president … Beta president … Yearbook editor … Spanish II letter award … Spanish III letter award … P.E. 10 and driver's education letter award … Dual U.S. history letter award.
Personal: Mackenzie Osborne … Daughter of James and LaDonna Osborne … Sister of Colby and Jordan … Her father, James, won a state title in wrestling … Her sister, Jordan, plays softball and volleyball … Planning on majoring in pre-med, biology.
Emma Ritter
5'9" – Outfield
R/R
Perryville, Md.
John Carroll High School
Rock Gold Wave
High School: Four-year letterwinner … Coached by Sherry Hudson at John Carroll High School … Played travel ball for Rock Gold Wave and was coached by Rick Wave … Four-time all-conference, all-region and all-Metro picks … Two-time Varsity Sports Network player of the year … Led John Carroll to a state championship her freshman year and would later bring them back to the title game her junior season … Known as a speedster, led the team in stolen bases … Led her travel ball team, Rock Gold Wave, to winning USA Gold Nationals in 2018 … And followed it up with a fourth-place finish at the JO Cup in 2019 … Led the team in batting average all four years for travel ball … Also played volleyball and ran track, breaking the school record in the 45-meter sprint while also competing in the jumps and shot put … Chose the Hokies over Kentucky and USF.
Personal: Emma Grace Ritter … Born Dec. 18, 2001 … Daughter of Jeff and Jamee Ritter … Sister of Jake and Hunter … Her brother, Hunter, won state three times in wrestling in Maryland in high school and would place third at the 2018 Big Ten Championships with Wisconsin, while he now currently competes at Minnesota … Planning on majoring in human development and family studies, with the hopes of becoming a sport psychologist.
Ivy Rosenberry
5'8" – Pitcher
R/R
Winchester, Va.
James Wood High School
Tri State Thunder
High School: Four-year letterwinner … Coached by Todd Baker at James Wood High School and by Mandee Madden at Millbrook High School … Played travel ball for Tri State Thunder and was coached by Missy Cutchall … Class 4 NW district player of the year and first-team pitcher … Region 4C player of the year and first-team pitcher … First-team all-state pitcher … Winchester Start player of the year … James Wood softball MVP … Class 4 NW district all-academic award … Broke numerous school records, including most wins in the circle, strikeouts in a season and single game, and most walks earned, while tying the most no-hitters and batting average in a season, just to name a few … Was a two-time captain for the Tri State Thunder, leading them to a top-100 ranking on FloSoftball and Extra Inning … Two-time AB honor roll and a one-time All-A honor roll.
Personal: Ivy Elizabeth Rosenberry … Born on Nov. 13, 2002 … Daughter of Rich and Kim Rosenberry … Planning on majoring in business, with the hopes of becoming a sports announcer.