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Utah Softball Signs Five to NLI's
11/14/2018 11:10 AM | Softball
Utes add quintet for 2020
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Softball signed five players, Mary Beth Feldman, Madison Jacobus, Halle Morris, Destiny Quiles and Julia Scardina, to National Letters of Intent this afternoon head coach Amy Hogue said.
"This class has a little bit of everything," Hogue added. "We are adding five players, that when combined, have all the characteristics and intangibles that you need to win games at a high level. Best of all, they are passionate about becoming Utes!"
Mary Beth Feldman – P – Lithia, Fla. – Newsome HS – Florida Impact
High School/Club: Member of back-to-back ASA Florida state championships … USA ASA Gold national Champion … helped Florida Impact finish third at USA Softball Junior Olympic Cup
Personal: Daughter of Greg and Chris and has two sisters Olivia and Claire, who plays for the Utes … plans to major in law and become an environmental lawyer … member of the National Junior Honor Society, student council, Relay for Life, the Green Club and Surfrider Club … enjoys watching Netflix, going to the beach and amusement parks and shopping
Feldman on Utah: "It was a beautiful campus and I get to play for a great softball team. I also have the opportunity to play with my sister."
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Madison Jacobus – 2B/OF – Torrance, Calif. – Bishop Montgomery HS – Firecrackers Brashear
High School/Club:  Ranked the No. 71 player in the nation in Flo Softball's Hot 100 … Second Team All-State selection … First Team All-League … Bishop Montgomery HS Most Distinguished Athlete … Team MVP … career batting average of .543 with personal highs of 35 runs and 18 RBI last season … plays club softball for Firecrackers Brashear
Personal: Daughter of Gregg and Judith and has one sibling Carter … wants to pursue a degree in nursing … honor roll student … member of student government also lettered in soccer … member of the film club … enjoys photography, going to concerts, hiking and going to the beach
Jacobus on Utah: "It felt like home. I loved the coaches, campus and overall environment"
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Halle Morris – P/UTIL - Tucson, Ariz. – Canyon Del Oro HS – Desert Thunder
High School/Club: Named to FloSoftball's Hot 100 … Ranked the No. 8 player in the state of Arizona by MaxPreps.com … career record of 18-1 with a 1.99 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 112 innings … at the plate, hit .391 for her career … All-Southern Arizona selection … three-time all-region … Southern Arizona All-Freshman Team … captured a 4A state title at Canyon Del Oro HS … played club softball for Desert Thunder
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Veronica and has two siblings Corey and Nick … wants to pursue a degree in construction engineering and becomes a business owner … also lettered in volleyball, helping her team to the state semifinals … member of the National Junior Honor Society and Honor Roll while earning Arizona All-Academic honors … enjoys working out, being outdoors and being with family and friends
Morris on Utah: "I wanted the Pac-12 experience. Utah is an excellent school and has outstanding coaches in a beautiful state."
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Destiny Quiles – C/3B – Vacaville, Calif. – Vacaville HS – Universal Fastpitch
High School/Club: First Team All Monticello Empire League … led the league in home runs and finished second in runs batted in and walks … career .406 batting average after hitting .452 last season … helped club team to a PGF Platinum National Championship runner up position … MVP of the UA Softball Factory World Series … won a championship at the USA Elite All-American games
Personal: Daughter of Rick and Melissa Quiles and has three siblings Alexies, Ricki and Faith … plans to major in psychology and wants to work in sports … club president for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Quiles on Utah:Â "The University of Utah has been a divine promise. It has tremendous resources for its collegiate athletes and it is a nationally ranked university with a prestigious academic background. The core values of the coaches and athletic department align with my values and I look forward to representing Utah!"
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 Julia Scardina – C/1B – Kentfield, Calif. – Marin Catholic HS - Sorcerer
High School/Club: Ranked No. 84 in the nation by Extra Inning Softball … Cal-Hi Sports All-State Medium School … North Coast Section Junior Player of the Year … All-North Coast Section Team … All-League Marin County Athletic League … Marin County Athletic League batting champion (.571 avg.) … All-Metro Team … PGF Premier top 10 finish with Sorcerer 18U … Triple Crown World Series champions … PGF Platinum National Runner-Up … winner of the St. Sebastian Award for sportsmanship … two-time Honorable Coaches Award … MVP and Best Offensive Player award … three-time RBI champion in the MCAL … .528 career average with a .609 OBP and 930 slugging percentage
Personal: Daughter of Jamie and Ronelle and has one sibling Joey … her mother played softball at UCSB and her dad played football at Montana … plans to major in film and media broadcasting … Honor Roll student … member of the Cancer Awareness, Fair Trade and Girls Fellowship clubs … heavily involved in the community service which included time spent building a hospital and working at an orphanage in Mexico … enjoys film, photography, hiking, swimming, going to the beach, working out and being with family and friends
Scardina on Utah: "I chose to continue my education and softball career at Utah because it combines a top softball program with outstanding academics and an amazing campus. When I visited and talked with Coach Hogue and Coach Flippen, I knew that I was at home right away. Utah was the place for me to continue my dreams of playing at the highest level while continuing my education. Salt Lake City is a beautiful town with so much to do and explore. I loved the atmosphere, tradition at sporting events and how family atmosphere at Utah."
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"This class has a little bit of everything," Hogue added. "We are adding five players, that when combined, have all the characteristics and intangibles that you need to win games at a high level. Best of all, they are passionate about becoming Utes!"
Mary Beth Feldman – P – Lithia, Fla. – Newsome HS – Florida Impact
High School/Club: Member of back-to-back ASA Florida state championships … USA ASA Gold national Champion … helped Florida Impact finish third at USA Softball Junior Olympic Cup
Personal: Daughter of Greg and Chris and has two sisters Olivia and Claire, who plays for the Utes … plans to major in law and become an environmental lawyer … member of the National Junior Honor Society, student council, Relay for Life, the Green Club and Surfrider Club … enjoys watching Netflix, going to the beach and amusement parks and shopping
Feldman on Utah: "It was a beautiful campus and I get to play for a great softball team. I also have the opportunity to play with my sister."
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We have sisters! ??@MB_Feldman joins her sister Claire in the @Utah_Softball family!#GoUtes #NSD18 ?? pic.twitter.com/IU4vX8B72o
— Utah Softball (@Utah_Softball) November 14, 2018
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Madison Jacobus – 2B/OF – Torrance, Calif. – Bishop Montgomery HS – Firecrackers Brashear
High School/Club:  Ranked the No. 71 player in the nation in Flo Softball's Hot 100 … Second Team All-State selection … First Team All-League … Bishop Montgomery HS Most Distinguished Athlete … Team MVP … career batting average of .543 with personal highs of 35 runs and 18 RBI last season … plays club softball for Firecrackers Brashear
Personal: Daughter of Gregg and Judith and has one sibling Carter … wants to pursue a degree in nursing … honor roll student … member of student government also lettered in soccer … member of the film club … enjoys photography, going to concerts, hiking and going to the beach
Jacobus on Utah: "It felt like home. I loved the coaches, campus and overall environment"
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And another one! Welcome Madison Jacobus to the @Utah_Softball family!#GoUtes #NSD18 ?? pic.twitter.com/3eAnrCUamF
— Utah Softball (@Utah_Softball) November 14, 2018
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Halle Morris – P/UTIL - Tucson, Ariz. – Canyon Del Oro HS – Desert Thunder
High School/Club: Named to FloSoftball's Hot 100 … Ranked the No. 8 player in the state of Arizona by MaxPreps.com … career record of 18-1 with a 1.99 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 112 innings … at the plate, hit .391 for her career … All-Southern Arizona selection … three-time all-region … Southern Arizona All-Freshman Team … captured a 4A state title at Canyon Del Oro HS … played club softball for Desert Thunder
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Veronica and has two siblings Corey and Nick … wants to pursue a degree in construction engineering and becomes a business owner … also lettered in volleyball, helping her team to the state semifinals … member of the National Junior Honor Society and Honor Roll while earning Arizona All-Academic honors … enjoys working out, being outdoors and being with family and friends
Morris on Utah: "I wanted the Pac-12 experience. Utah is an excellent school and has outstanding coaches in a beautiful state."
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Here we go! Welcome Halle Morris as our first addition to the @Utah_Softball family! #GoUtes #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/eyeho340ua
— Utah Softball (@Utah_Softball) November 14, 2018
Destiny Quiles – C/3B – Vacaville, Calif. – Vacaville HS – Universal Fastpitch
High School/Club: First Team All Monticello Empire League … led the league in home runs and finished second in runs batted in and walks … career .406 batting average after hitting .452 last season … helped club team to a PGF Platinum National Championship runner up position … MVP of the UA Softball Factory World Series … won a championship at the USA Elite All-American games
Personal: Daughter of Rick and Melissa Quiles and has three siblings Alexies, Ricki and Faith … plans to major in psychology and wants to work in sports … club president for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Quiles on Utah:Â "The University of Utah has been a divine promise. It has tremendous resources for its collegiate athletes and it is a nationally ranked university with a prestigious academic background. The core values of the coaches and athletic department align with my values and I look forward to representing Utah!"
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Utah Softball is proud to announce the addition of Destiny Quiles (@deeesss_21) !!!#GoUtes #NSD18 ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/VC6AjKJle9
— Utah Softball (@Utah_Softball) December 4, 2018
 Julia Scardina – C/1B – Kentfield, Calif. – Marin Catholic HS - Sorcerer
High School/Club: Ranked No. 84 in the nation by Extra Inning Softball … Cal-Hi Sports All-State Medium School … North Coast Section Junior Player of the Year … All-North Coast Section Team … All-League Marin County Athletic League … Marin County Athletic League batting champion (.571 avg.) … All-Metro Team … PGF Premier top 10 finish with Sorcerer 18U … Triple Crown World Series champions … PGF Platinum National Runner-Up … winner of the St. Sebastian Award for sportsmanship … two-time Honorable Coaches Award … MVP and Best Offensive Player award … three-time RBI champion in the MCAL … .528 career average with a .609 OBP and 930 slugging percentage
Personal: Daughter of Jamie and Ronelle and has one sibling Joey … her mother played softball at UCSB and her dad played football at Montana … plans to major in film and media broadcasting … Honor Roll student … member of the Cancer Awareness, Fair Trade and Girls Fellowship clubs … heavily involved in the community service which included time spent building a hospital and working at an orphanage in Mexico … enjoys film, photography, hiking, swimming, going to the beach, working out and being with family and friends
Scardina on Utah: "I chose to continue my education and softball career at Utah because it combines a top softball program with outstanding academics and an amazing campus. When I visited and talked with Coach Hogue and Coach Flippen, I knew that I was at home right away. Utah was the place for me to continue my dreams of playing at the highest level while continuing my education. Salt Lake City is a beautiful town with so much to do and explore. I loved the atmosphere, tradition at sporting events and how family atmosphere at Utah."
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The final of our four additions to the @Utah_Softball family is @juliascardina28!!!#GoUtes #NSD18 ?? pic.twitter.com/LL3Zxve9GF
— Utah Softball (@Utah_Softball) November 15, 2018
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