KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech softball coach Greg Stewart has announced the signing of seven freshmen student-athletes to Cascade Conference Letters of Intent for the 2027 season.
 
Coming off a 43-10 season, a fifth-straight CCC regular-season title and 12th-straight trip to the NAIA Championships, the Lady Owls must replace nine senior student-athletes from their league title squad.
 
"We are excited to announce this top-notch class of freshman who have the ability to make a significant impact next year," Stewart said. "This group of talented students-athletes will be a big part of the future of our program's success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community over the next four years. These ladies are very athletic in the field and bring a mix of power, speed, and ability to hit for a high average at the plate. I am so thankful they chose to continue their academic and softball careers here at Oregon Tech."
 
Six of the seven athletes are from Oregon, with the group consisting of four middle infielders, a first baseman and a pair of catchers from their prep days – but each have the ability to play multiple positions at OIT.
 
All-State catchers Maddie Seavert and Joey Sizemore will be in the mix for playing time from the moment they step on campus.
 

Seavert, from La Grande High, had a phenomenal senior season, hitting .556 with 10 home runs, helped her squad to the 2025 4A state semifinals. The younger sister of former Tech All-American, Jayce Seavert, is a 3-time All Greater Oregon League and 3-time 4A All-State selection.
 
"Maddie is a true utility who I can see playing many roles for our program in the future, Stewart said. "She has excelled as a talented catcher and shortstop and has the athleticism to play many other positions on the field.  She is fast on the bases and her ability to hit for a high average and power make her a tough out."
 

Sizemore, from Clatskanie, has posted a record-setting prep career, hitting a combined .619 with 35 home runs, 192 hits and drawn 100 walks – each among the Top-10 in Oregon high school history. This year, she earned her second-straight Special District 1 Player of the Year honor, hitting .594 with 49 RBI – with the standout a 4-time All-District and 4-Time 2A All-State selection.
 
"Joey is a tremendous catcher who is also a great athlete that could help us both in the infield or outfield," Stewart remarked. "When teams are not pitching around her, she has proven that she has the ability to change the game with one swing and we look for Joey to be a true difference maker at the plate. She possesses elite power to all fields and has a plus arm and terrific instincts behind the plate."
 

Canby High grad Abi Troutman looks to make an impact at first base during her freshman campaign. The 3-time All-Northwest Oregon Conference and 3-time 5A All-State selection, hit .490 with 41 RBI as a senior, leading her club to a league title and a trip to the 5A state semifinals.
 
"Abi has all the tools to be an RBI machine for us in the future," Stewart said. "She has been a clutch performer who drives in runs, hitting for power and average, she also gets on base consistently. Abi is another outstanding all-around athlete that has the glove and arm to play multiple positions with valuable experience playing both shortstop and first base for her high school and travel teams."
 

Four middle infielders close out the freshmen class – each impact players who can change the game with their bat, glove, arm and speed.
 
Natalie Tlascala of North Medford will make the short drive over the hill to join the Tech program. The 2025 Southwest Conference Player of the Year hit .458 as a senior, driving in 45 RBI, helping her team to the 6A state quarterfinals. She is a 3-time All-Southwest Conference and 2-time 6A All-State selection.
 
"Natalie is an outstanding middle infielder who not only makes all the routine plays, but has outstanding range and a plus arm to make the great play," Stewart stated. "She has been one of the top hitters in the state of Oregon and is a true threat with her speed and power at the plate."
 

Sophia Chambers is the only non-Oregon freshman in the class, hailing from Skyview High in Camas, Wash., where she helped her squad to the 2025 WIAA 4A state title. The 2-time All-Greater St. Helens League pick hit .444 as a senior, helping her squad reach the state tournament.
 
"Sophia is a very good athlete with great hands and good range as a middle infielder," Stewart remarked. "She is a proven hitter and has been at the heart of her team's success in both high school and travel ball.  She will be an awesome addition to our program for the next four years."
 

Sunset High grad Keana Cooper helped her squad to the 6A state quarterfinals in 2025, having posted a .384 career batting average, with 14 home runs and 79 RBI. She is a 3-time All-Metro League selection and a 2-time 6A All-State pick.
 
"Keana has all the tools to make an immediate impact in the infield for us next year," Stewart said. "With her range, great hands, and athleticism, she gives our program someone who can play multiple defensive positions. Keana is a proven competitor at the plate and has demonstrated that she can be a threat offensively as she hits for both power and average with good speed."
 
Rounding out the class is state champion, Addy Ellis, of St. Helens High. Ellis hit .472 with 142 RBI during her high school career, leading her club to the 4A state title game in 2025 and winning the crown in 2026. The 2025 Cowapa League MVP is a 4-time All-League and 2-time 4A All-State pick.
 

"Addy is a decorated middle infielder that has had tremendous success in her high school career," Stewart stated. "She is yet another great athlete in this year's class with the ability to rack up extra bases hits while also hitting for a high average and driving in runs.  Addy is a complete player that will be instrumental in our success as she is a proven winner that has the skill level to play anywhere in the infield with the speed to play in the outfield as well."
 
The remainder of the 2027 OIT recruiting class, including transfer student-athletes, will be released in the coming weeks.