While the William Jessup University softball team is getting ready for their inaugural season in February, William Jessup head coach Jessica Pistole has an eye on next season as well. Pistole recently announced the first signing of the 2010-2011 class with Brieanna Stone from softball powerhouse Elk Grove High School.

The William Jessup University softball program announced the signing of four collegiate transfers. Cassie Emerson, Alexandra Franco, Audrea Lopez and Nayeli Mayer are four transfers expected to make an immediate impact.

William Jessup University announced the signings of eight players for the inaugural season of softball on campus.  The signees include three pitchers, two corner infielders, and two outfield prospects.

Three California Pacific Conference student-athletes were named to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA All-West Region First Team. Menlo College had two players named to the team - designated player Courtney Emry and second baseman Alisha Vegas - and California Pacific Conference champion Holy Names University placed one player - pitcher Stephanie Fairclough.