Softball Announces Newest Signing Class

The UMBC Softball team has signed four future Retrievers on Wednesday, head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer has announced.

Abbie Frisvold, Jayda Koontz, Elena Clark-Wilson, and Brittany Howe will join the program in the fall of 2025.

"I couldn't be more excited to welcome Abbie, Jayda, Elena, Brittany and their families to the UMBC Softball family," said Kuhlmeyer. "This class brings everything we needed to fill in this class: left handed pitching, depth at catcher, depth in the infield and outfield, and a good mix of power and athleticism at the plate. I look forward to having them in the black and gold starting next fall and helping our program continue our high expectation of competing for America East Championships year in and year out!"

Name: Abbie Frisvold
Position(s): Catcher/Outfield
Hometown: Laurel, MD
High School: Reservoir
Club Team: VA Glory 18u National Willemssen
Parents: Brian (UMBC Alum) and Julie Frisvold (UMBC Softball Alum)
Anticipated Major: Computer Science
*Sister Maggie is currently a sophomore on the UMBC Softball team. Is a 1st Team All County, 1st Team Baltimore Sun All-Met, and 1st Team Washington Post All-Met honoree in 2024.

Name: Jayda Koontz
Position(s): LHP/Utility
Hometown: Glen Rock, PA
High School: South Western
Club Team: Gold Coast Hurricanes 18u Magersupp
Parents: Jon and Gretta Koontz
Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering
*Is the 2x YAIAA Pitcher of the Year, a 5A First Team All State Pitcher, and 5A Second Team All-Region Pitcher honoree.

Name: Elena Clark-Wilson
Position(s): LHP/Utility
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
High School: Meridian
Club Team: Tri-State Thunder NOVA 18u
Parents: Eric Rasmussen and Gwenda Wilson
Anticipated Major: Psychology/Education
*Also a member of the Great Britain National Team (U18, U22, and Women's Senior). In 2024, her GB teams won a bronze medal at the U22 European Championships and won a silver medal at the Women's Senior European Championships.

Name: Brittany Howe
Position(s): Infield/Outfield
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
High School: Eastmont
Club Team: Washington Angles Premier Benson
Parents: Larry and Lorrie Howe
Anticipated Major: Media and Communications Studies
*Is the 3x Big 9 Conference Offensive MVP and 2x Big 9 Conference Player of the Year along with All State Honorable Mention honors.

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