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Arizona, Lowe sign No. 11-rated recruiting class in nation, No. 2 in Big 12

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Arizona softball signed six of the nation’s top players on Signing Day, announced by head coach Caitlin Lowe. Arizona’s class is the No. 2 signing class in the Big 12 and ranked No. 11 in the nation by D1 Softball.

Arizona’s signing class includes one infielder, one catcher, two outfielders, and two pitchers — Emma Anderson, a catcher from Eaton, Colo., Eloisa Maes, a right-handed pitcher from Amarillo, Texas, Arrianna Romero, a right-handed pitcher from West Chula Vista, Calif., Taylor Sansaver, an outfielder from Tracy, Calif., Charlie Simi, an infielder from Las Vegas, and Mattea Stern, an outfielder from Garden Grove, Calif..

Emma Anderson


C | Eaton, Colo. | Eaton H.S.
Ranked the No. 6 catcher in the nation by Extra Innings Softball and the No. 8 catcher in the nation by Softball America
Played travel ball with the Corona Angels
2024 Colorado 3A Player of the Year at Eaton High School
Three-time first-team All-State and All-Conference at Eaton
Helped Eaton to back-to-back Colorado State Championship in 2023 and 2024

Emma says: “I chose the University of Arizona because of the connections I made with the coaches. The culture of Arizona Softball and the history of the winning program is what stood out the most!”

Coach Lowe says: “”Emma is a right-handed hitting catcher from Colorado who brings versatility and a strong presence to the field. Behind the plate, she does a great job leading the defense, while also having the athleticism and ability to contribute in the outfield. Offensively, she brings another strong bat to our lineup. Emma is the type of player who can impact the game on both sides of the ball, and we are excited about everything she will bring to our program. Welcome to the Wildcat family!”

Eloisa Maes


RHP | Amarillo, Texas | Melissa H.S.
Played travel ball with the Texas Glory
Two-time Texas State 5A Champion at Melissa High School
2025 Unanimous National Champion at Melissa HS
Helped Texas Glory to runner-up finishes at the 2023 Alliance National Championship and 2025 Alliance Supercup Championship
Max Preps All-American in 2025 and 2026
Earned THSCA first-team All-State 5A honors twice
2026 All-DFW Metroplex Pitcher of the Year
Named the 2026 All-District 9-5A Pitcher of the Year
Two-time all-DFW Metroplex Super Team first-team honoree
Three-time first-team 9-5A All-District player

Eloisa says: “It felt like home as soon as I stepped off the plane in Tucson. The coaches and culture within the team were noticeably different than anywhere else. I also love the winning tradition as a true softball blue blood and look forward to helping keep up the standard set.”

Coach Lowe says: “”Eloisa is a right-handed pitcher from Texas who brings a competitive edge, confidence, and a unique pitching style to the circle. She does a great job keeping hitters off balance with her ability to change speeds. We are excited to add another solid arm from Texas to our pitching staff and can’t wait to welcome Eloisa to the Wildcat family!”

Arrianna Romero


RHP | West Chula Vista, Calif. | Mater Dei Catholic H.S.
Played with the Corona Angels Tyson
Helped Mater Dei win the Division One State Championship in 2025 and 2026
California State Junior Player of the Year in 2026
Open Division CIF Champion at Mater Dei in 2025 and 2026
Two-time Metro Mesa League Champion
First-team All-State honoree in 2025 and 2026
Two-time Pitcher of the Year at Mater Dei
2026 San Diego Section Pitcher of the Year
Three-time first-team All-CIF honoree
Named the 2024 and 2026 Player of the Year in the Metro Mesa Conference at Mater Dei
Three-time first-team All-League

Arrianna says: “I chose the University of Arizona because it felt like home and the energy and vibe of the environment is unmatched!”

Coach Lowe says: “Arri continues to have a dominant high school and travel ball career, highlighted by being named California State Junior Player of the Year. She is a competitor who thrives in big moments, and we want the ball in her hand when the game is on the line. We look forward to her growth against the best competition in the country and we are thrilled to welcome Arri to the Wildcat family!”

Taylor Sansaver


OF | Tracy, Calif. | Tracy H.S.
Played travel ball with LTG Henderson from 2025-27 and All-American Sports Academy from 2019-24
Helped LTG Henderson place ninth at PGF Nationals
Led Tracy High School to three consecutive league championships
First-team All-State at Tracy HS in 2026
2026 TCAL Offensive Player of the Year at Tracy HS
Three-time first-team All-TCAL at Tracy HS
Max Preps All-Section in 2024, 2025, and 2026

Taylor says: “I loved the culture and the history behind the softball program. I really loved the coaches and they made it feel like a second home!”

Coach Lowe says: “Taylor is a true triple threat outfielder from California, bringing an incredible combination of speed and athleticism to the field. Offensively, she can use her short game to put pressure on the defense while also generating a ton of power at the plate. Defensively, Taylor is a strong outfielder who covers a tremendous amount of ground with a great arm. We are very excited to welcome her to the wildcat family!”

Charlie Simi


INF | Las Vegas, Nev. | Bishop Gorman H.S.
Played travel ball with OC Batbusters for two years and Athletics Mercado for three years
Helped Athletics Mercado win the 2025 PGF Premier National Championship
2024 Alliance Tier I National Champion
PGF All-American finalist in 2025 and 2026
USA All-American in 2021
Named the All-League Player of the Year as a sophomore
First-team All-State her sophomore year

Charlie says: “I chose the University of Arizona because of the people in the program and the culture that has been built. I believe that at Arizona, I will be pushed to become a better person on and off the field.”

Coach Lowe says: “Charlie is a powerful right-handed hitter from California who brings an undeniable presence to the field. She is an impact player offensively with the ability to change the momentum of a game with one swing. Her power at the plate, versatility in the infield, and confident presence make her a true gamechanger. We are thrilled to welcome her to our wildcat family!”

Mattea Stern


OG | Garden Grove, Calif. | Pacifica H.S.
Played travel ball with OC Batbusters since 2018
Helped the Batbusters win the Alliance National Championship twice
All-Orange County second team as a freshman and sophomore at Pacifica HS
Three-time first-team All-League at Pacifica
Two-time Pacifica HS MVP
Named the Rookie of the Year at Pacifica
Led Pacifica to the CIF SS DI Championship as a freshman

Mattea says: “I chose to attend the University of Arizona because I grew up watching Arizona Softball and the coaching staff made it feel like a home to me.”

Coach Lowe says: “Mattea is a triple threat from Southern California who brings an incredible softball IQ and a natural ability to impact the game in so many ways. She is an outstanding table setter who knows how to create opportunities, set the tone offensively, and make things happen. We are incredibly excited to welcome Mattea to the Wildcat family!”

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