August 22, 2022

SIOUX FALLS – Head coach Shannon Pivovar announced the addition of three new players to the 2023 softball roster earlier this week.

"We are thrilled to add Hannah, Makenzie, and Meghan to our USF softball family! Each of them brings something a little different in terms of their on-field skillsets that will compliment what we are returning, but even more importantly all three are phenomenal human beings who fit into who we are year after year," said Coach Pivovar. "Their personalities add both some fun and some focus to our crew – both of which will be positives for the goals we want to achieve on and off the softball field. Additionally, Hannah, Makenzie, and Meghan are rock stars in the classroom. We couldn't be more excited that they have chosen to be Cougars!"

Makenzie Weber – OF/UTL – St. Anthony, MN

Makenzie Weber joins the Cougar family after wrapping up an impressive high school career at St. Anthony Village High School in St. Anthony, MN. While attending USF, she plans to major in biology in hopes of working in the medical field.

Throughout high school, Weber was a four year letter award winner, a three year All-Conference selection recipient as well as a three year All-Section award winner. In 2021, she helped lead her team to the Minnesota State High School Softball Tournament after winning the 4AAA Section Championship. Weber was selected as the Breakdown Sports – Minnesota High School Featured Player from 2019-2022. She also suited up for the Midwest Speed 18U Nationals during her travel ball career.

Off the field, Weber was a member of the National Honor Society as well as Key Club and church youth groups. On her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake.

Hannah Fry – 3B/UTL – West Des Moines, IA

Hannah Fry comes to the Cougars from Drury University where she will be majoring in biology and Spanish with a minor in Chemistry. She joins The Coo as a third baseman and utility player from West Des Moines, Iowa, but most recently played at St. Kates and Drury University.

Fry was a part of the Iowa Premier and Valley High School softball programs where she was named Academic All-Conference all four years of high school. She earned Second Team All-Conference honors her sophomore and senior seasons while collecting 24 RBIs and maintaining a .328 batting average.

In the classroom, Fry graduated in the top 15% of her class with honors. Her goal is to attend medical school in hopes of pursuing a career in family or sports medicine. When she's not playing softball, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and watching movies.

Meghan Jochimsen – OF – Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Meghan Jochimsen joins The Coo from Wisconsin Rapids, WI where she plans to double major in biology and chemistry while at USF.

Jochimsen played for the Central Wisconsin Edge as well as the Lincoln High School Red Raiders. She collected first team All-Conference her junior and senior seasons while picking up All-District and All-State honors. Throughout her final season with the Red Raiders Jochimsen tallied a .413 batting average on 92 at bats. She also held a .472 on base percentage with 38 hits and 26 runs batted in. With the exception of the 2020 season being cancelled due to COVID-19, Jochimsen lettered all three season of her high school career.

Outside of softball, Jochimsen was the student council vice president as well as an honor student all four years of high school. She has eight siblings and enjoys volunteering, coaching, shopping and going on adventures.
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