Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech adds five from the class of 2023
November 09, 2022 | Softball
 LUBBOCK, Texas – Head coach Craig Snider and Texas Tech softball welcomes in five from the class of 2023 on National Signing Day Wednesday.
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The class consists of three infielders, an outfielder and a utility player. All five signees hail from the state of Texas.
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Mimi Blackledge
Position: Utility
Hometown: Center Point, Texas
High School: Center Point High School
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Blackledge heads to Lubbock after a storied career at Central Point, where she was named to the TGCA all-state team and ISWA all-state team in both 2021 and 2022. The utility player was also named to the 2022 All-Central Texas First Team and a 2022 TGCA all-star.
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At the plate, Blackledge batted at an impressive .704 mark with a 1.442 slugging percentage. Inside the circle, she tallied 276 strikeouts in a single season alongside five no-hitters. Blackledge recorded a career total of 642 strikeouts.
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"Mimi has a big bat with big power! I'm extremely excited Mimi is a Red Raider and can't wait to work with her!"
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Logan Halleman
Position: Outfield
Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas
High School: Flower Mound High School
Halleman checks into the 806 out of Flower Mound High School, where she led the Jaguars to a 2021 Texas 6A Final Four appearance in the state playoffs. During her high school career, Halleman was named to a Texas 6A all-star and a 2022 DFW 6A all-district team member.
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Her high school also named her the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year and the 2022 Most Valuable Player.
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"She has incredible speed! One of the faster kids I've seen play the game! She will add to our outfield and will have a great career for Red Raider Nation!"
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Ella Hill
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
High School: Berkner High School
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Hill comes to Texas Tech from Richardson, Texas, where she led Berkner High School to a 2021 playoff appearance. She was named a two-time all-city team selection and the team Most Valuable Player. Hill also tallied Catcher of the Year and Player of the Year honors.
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The catcher batted .667 with a stellar .727 on-base percentage.
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"She is an exceptional athlete and presence behind the plate! Ella brings us power at the plate and versatility on defense. We are very excited for her to join Red Raider Nation!"
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Raegan Jennings
Position: Infield
Hometown: Atascocita, Texas
 High School: Atascocita High School
Jennings heads to Lubbock by way of Atascocita High School, where she led the Eagles to a district championship in 2021 and trio of area finalists finishes (2020-2022). The infielder was named to the first-team all-district in 2021 and the second-team all-district in 2022.
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Jennings was also ranked in the Extra Innings Elite Class of 2023 while her travel ball squad won the 2022 NFA National Championship.
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"I'm extremely excited for the addition of Raegan! Her athleticism and smoothness in the infield will add a ton of value!"
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Makenna Mitchell
Position: Infield
Hometown: Santa Fe, Texas
High School: Santa Fe High School
Mitchell will come to Lubbock out of Santa Fe High School, where she led her squad to a District 22 5A Co-District Championship, a Bi-District Championship and an area championship. She was named an all-district first team member and an academic all-district selection.
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During the 2022 campaign, Mitchell batted at a .437 clip with an .506 on-base percentage and a .930 slugging percentage. She also added eight home runs and 13 stolen bases.
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"Makenna is a phenomenal athlete that brings all five elite tools to the table. Her versatility in the infield will add a lot of value to our program. Makenna also has some incredible power and hittability! She will make an impact day one!"
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The class consists of three infielders, an outfielder and a utility player. All five signees hail from the state of Texas.
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— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Time to welcome home your newest class of Red Raiders! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/A3jFcUMW1d
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Mimi Blackledge
Position: Utility
Hometown: Center Point, Texas
High School: Center Point High School
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Blackledge heads to Lubbock after a storied career at Central Point, where she was named to the TGCA all-state team and ISWA all-state team in both 2021 and 2022. The utility player was also named to the 2022 All-Central Texas First Team and a 2022 TGCA all-star.
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At the plate, Blackledge batted at an impressive .704 mark with a 1.442 slugging percentage. Inside the circle, she tallied 276 strikeouts in a single season alongside five no-hitters. Blackledge recorded a career total of 642 strikeouts.
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"Mimi has a big bat with big power! I'm extremely excited Mimi is a Red Raider and can't wait to work with her!"
Signed, Sealed, Delivered ???
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Red Raider Nation, let's welcome home Mimi Blackledge! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/kK79Lq9WDV
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Logan Halleman
Position: Outfield
Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas
High School: Flower Mound High School
Halleman checks into the 806 out of Flower Mound High School, where she led the Jaguars to a 2021 Texas 6A Final Four appearance in the state playoffs. During her high school career, Halleman was named to a Texas 6A all-star and a 2022 DFW 6A all-district team member.
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Her high school also named her the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year and the 2022 Most Valuable Player.
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"She has incredible speed! One of the faster kids I've seen play the game! She will add to our outfield and will have a great career for Red Raider Nation!"
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Bringing some speed to the 806 ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Welcome to LBK, Logan! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/TSfuCGM6CW
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Ella Hill
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
High School: Berkner High School
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Hill comes to Texas Tech from Richardson, Texas, where she led Berkner High School to a 2021 playoff appearance. She was named a two-time all-city team selection and the team Most Valuable Player. Hill also tallied Catcher of the Year and Player of the Year honors.
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The catcher batted .667 with a stellar .727 on-base percentage.
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"She is an exceptional athlete and presence behind the plate! Ella brings us power at the plate and versatility on defense. We are very excited for her to join Red Raider Nation!"
Bringing ?????????? to both sides of the plate!
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Ella Hill is going to fit right in here in West Texas! ??#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/iXSu12PVhu
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Raegan Jennings
Position: Infield
Hometown: Atascocita, Texas
 High School: Atascocita High School
Jennings heads to Lubbock by way of Atascocita High School, where she led the Eagles to a district championship in 2021 and trio of area finalists finishes (2020-2022). The infielder was named to the first-team all-district in 2021 and the second-team all-district in 2022.
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Jennings was also ranked in the Extra Innings Elite Class of 2023 while her travel ball squad won the 2022 NFA National Championship.
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"I'm extremely excited for the addition of Raegan! Her athleticism and smoothness in the infield will add a ton of value!"
This day just keeps getting better ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Welcome to the Red Raider family, Raegan! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/dtJ7IhaHNJ
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Makenna Mitchell
Position: Infield
Hometown: Santa Fe, Texas
High School: Santa Fe High School
Mitchell will come to Lubbock out of Santa Fe High School, where she led her squad to a District 22 5A Co-District Championship, a Bi-District Championship and an area championship. She was named an all-district first team member and an academic all-district selection.
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During the 2022 campaign, Mitchell batted at a .437 clip with an .506 on-base percentage and a .930 slugging percentage. She also added eight home runs and 13 stolen bases.
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"Makenna is a phenomenal athlete that brings all five elite tools to the table. Her versatility in the infield will add a lot of value to our program. Makenna also has some incredible power and hittability! She will make an impact day one!"
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The last but definitely not the least!
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 9, 2022
Makenna is heading to Lubbock ready to make an impact! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/9mc0eayUek
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