Deifel Adds Seven on Signing Day

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas softball head coach Courtney Deifel has announced the addition of seven new Razorbacks on National Signing Day in Madi Conklin, Mallory Hardwick, Kacie Hoffmann, Raigan Kramer, Chelsi Possage, Spencer Prigge and Ally Sockey. All seven commits are position players, while five are ranked in the No. 100 of the 2021 class.

“Our 2021 class is extremely talented and deep,” said Deifel. “These seven new Razorbacks add a ton of power, speed, versatility and athleticism, but the thing I am most excited about is how tough and competitive this group is. They will elevate our program immediately when they get to campus next August.”

Madi Conklin
Catcher | R/R | Fort Smith, Ark. | Southside High School

A Natural State product from Fort Smith, Conklin is ranked the No. 46 overall player and No. 14 catcher in her class by Extra Inning Softball, and is a two-time all-state selection at Southside High School. Conklin has hit .517 over three high school seasons while totaling 92 hits, 93 RBI, 34 doubles, seven triples and 10 home runs. Due to COVID-19, she last competed as a sophomore and hit .539 with 48 hits, 43 RBI, 16 doubles, three homers and 40 runs scored. Playing travel ball for Tulsa Elite in 2019, she collected seven homers and 28 RBI while hitting .400. The daughter of Arch and Heather Conklin, Madi chose Arkansas because she grew up a Razorback fan and felt at home the moment she stepped on campus.

What coach Deifel is saying – “Madi is another in-state talent that we are thrilled to keep home. Madi is a big bat that will fit in with our offense nicely. She has a huge personality on the field and works well with her pitchers. Madi is an absolute worker and her drive is going to be a difference maker.”