UMBC Softball coach Angie Nicholson announced the signing of nine to her inaugural signing class.

"We are so excited to welcome these young ladies to our Retriever family," said Nicholson. "This is a talented group of versatile athletes who we are looking to come in and make an immediate impact in our program.  

First, we have two pitchers who can also play multiple positions around the field.  Caitlyn Karnes is a multi-sport athlete.  She spins the ball well and is able to keep hitters off balance.  When not pitching she can move around anywhere on the field and get the job done. She's a hitter who can also run very well, and we're excited to see where her impact will be felt most.  

Then we have Jaidyn Tingen who is another pitcher who has seen a great deal of success in the circle in her career so far.  Not only has she seen success in the circle but brings a very consistent bat at the plate.  Another competitor who can add to the field as well.  These two should really add to a staff that will be quite experienced and able to help guide these freshmen along.

Next we have a set of catchers who can also play multiple positions on the field.  Adrianna Holloway, who is also a teammate of Jaidyn Tingen, can hold down the catching position while also being able to play a corner position or in the outfield.  She can move well and has a stick at the plate.  Isabel Camara is another catcher who sees a lot of time at shortstop as well, and has great feet due to the fact that she is also a dancer.  She's a strong bat at the plate who can also run well.

We added two speedy outfielders in Anwynn Williams and Alex Blauer.  Alex is a teammate of Isabel Camara.  Alex can move and loves to really put pressure on the defense, and is fun to watch on the bases! She's an aggressive gap to gap hitter who often hits for multiple bases due to her speed.  Anwynn is just flat out fast, she runs track and there is a reason for that, and is a threat to make defense have to be perfect, she is going to cause a lot of trouble!

Lastly we have three infielders.  Bri Miller is a corner player with a big lefty bat! She has great presence at the plate and in the field.  Catherine Yourishin is another strong bat who adds a big presence on both sides of the ball.  Finally, Mia Botello is another gap to gap consistent bat who can play on the infield and has great feet to move to outfield.  These three are going to be exciting to see on the infield!

Not only are these young ladies athletic and versatile, but they are even better students and community leaders.  I am so proud and excited to welcome them to our program here at UMBC."

Name:  Anwynn Williams

Position: Outfield

Hometown: Norfolk, Va

High School: Granby High School

Other Info: Travel ball team: Lady Heels Mcdonald Premier

Awards, records, achievements (athletic) 
-All District & Region 2023, 2025 
-District & Regional POY 2025
-All-State 2025
-All Tidewater 2025
-Softball MVP 2025
-All-State 2022 4x1 & 4x2
-All-State 2023 4x1 & 4x2 
-All-State 2023 4x4
-ED 400m dash champion 2022, 2023
-Space Coast World Series Defensive MVP 2025
-2022-current NHS member 
-Principals list 2022-current
-Junior Class Representative
-Senior Class President
-2025-2026 FHS member
-Top 10% in class
-AP student of the month (December 2024)
-All district choir 2023, 2024, 2025 (into 2026)
-Young Singer Project 2025 (into 2026)
-Most improved choir member 2023-2024


Name: Bri Miller

Position: Corner Infielder

Hometown: Chester, VA

High School: Clover High School

Other Info: third team all region freshman year 
Second-Team All-Region and honorable mention All-Metro junior year 
Defensive Player of the Year (Junior)
Captain Junior year
Mathsci program 
NSHSS Senior year 
4.3 GPA 


Name:  Alexandra Blauer

Position: Outfield

Hometown: Clarksburg, MD

High School: Clarksburg High School

Other Info: Varsity letter 12, 11, 10, 9 
Regional Champions 10, 9
Voted Most Looked Up To by peers 10
Varsity Award 9: Acknowledged for being one of three freshmen on team
Varsity Award 2025: Wide receiver, running back. 
First Team All-County Wide receiver. Regional Champion, County Champion, State Champion. 
Invited to relay race by the Baltimore Ravens to represent Clarksburg Flag Football
Recognized by Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County, MD for being first MD Flag Football State Champions 2024
Triple Threat Award 11: Acknowledged for participating in three varsity sports
2025 Flag Football State Champion
1st Team All Division Offense ( Flag Football )
National Honor Society 12, 11
Academic Honor Roll 11, 10, 9
Minds in Motion, Scholar Athlete 
Award 11, 10, 9
Athletic Achievement Award 11: All 1st Team all county player Flag Football 
Certificate of Student Engagement 11: Acknowledged for Gold Star Level of engagement 
Certificate of Student Engagement 10, 9: Acknowledged for Silver Star level of engagement
Outstanding Student of Science: recognized for excellence and achievement during 2024-2025 school year in Forensics 
Travel team: Maryland Crush 18U


Name: Isabel Camara

Position: Catcher/Middle Infield

Hometown: Olney, MD

High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Other Info: Academic Awards:
National Honors Society (NHS)
Principal's List
First Honors
2024 All WCAC 2nd Team (SS)
2025 All WCAC 1st Team (Infield)
Grace Slear Varsity Softball Leadership Award (2024 & 2025)
2025 OLGC Softball Varsity Offensive MVP
Washington Post 2025 All Met Honorable Mention
Good Counsel Dance Outstanding Achievement in Performance Award
Travel team: Maryland Crush National 18u

Name: Mia Botello

Position: MIF

Hometown: Roselle Park, NJ

High School:Roselle Park High School

Other Info: First team All-Conference 
Athlete of the Week (freshman year) 
High Honors
Led team in hits all four years
Led team in homers (freshman and sophomore)
Led team in stolen bases (junior year)
Led team in doubles and triples
Earned a spot as one of the best players in the conference 
Named one of the best infielders and hitter in the county 


Name: Adrianna Holloway

Position: Catcher/INF

Hometown: Parksley, VA

High School: Broadwater Academy

Other Info:
Coaches award-basketball, 
2x Little League State Champ, 
MVP 2024 and Most Outstanding Player 2025 
2x All-State catcher, 
2x All-Conference,


Name: Caitlyn Karnes

Position: P/INF

Hometown: Roanoke, VA

High School: Cave Spring High School


Other Info:

2nd-Team All-Region pitcher
1st-team All-District pitcher
2nd-Team All-District 3rd base
2nd team All-District libero 
Varsity Softball Team Captain 2 years
Varsity Volleyball team captain 1 year
Clube Team: Virginia Heat 


Name: Jaidyn Tingen

Position: Catcher/INF

Hometown: Milford, VA

High School: Caroline High School

Other Info: Played travel ball for VA Unity and the Virginia Thunderbolts
She is a 2x All Battlefield District 1st Team Selection, 
1x All Battlefield District 2nd Team Selection, 
1x VHSL Region 4B 2nd Team All-Region Selection, 
1x VHSL Region 4B 1st Team All-Region Selection, 
1x VHSL Class 4 All-State Selection
2nd-team All-Region and a Fredericksburg All-Area selection.