SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Head Coach Ernesto Ortiz and the OUAZ Softball team are thrilled to welcome the newest members of the 2024 team. With a combination of both incoming freshmen and transferring upperclassman, the crew is ready to welcome them to Surprise.
Chelsie Engle | Jr. | 5'5 | Outfield | Walla Walla Community College (Caldwell, Idaho)
- Graduated from Vallivue High School in 2020 after playing both Indoor Volleyball and Softball
- Participated as a member of the Boise Blast club team
- Played three of softball at Walla Walla Community College
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology
- Hobbies include, fishing, camping, off-roading and swimming
- Goals include, graduating college with a Bachelor's degree
Jayla Peñate | Fr. | 5'3 | Catcher/Outfield | Chino Hills High School (Long Beach, Calif.)
- Graduated in 2023 from Chino Hills HS after playing softball throughout high school
- participated as a member of the Ohana Tigers Colenzo club team
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
- Hobbies include, riding ATVs
- Goals include, making her grandparents proud in everything she does
Emily Henard | Jr. | 5'3 | Infield | Walla Walla Community College (Meridian, Idaho)
- Graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in 2021, playing softball throughout
- Played two years of softball at Walla Walla CC
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
- Hobbies include, hiking and lifting
- Goals include, graduating with a business degree and making a good impact on everyone she meets
