Northwestern University Athletics
Drohan Welcomes Seven New Wildcats to Class of 2030
11/21/2025 9:17:00 AM | Softball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern Softball head coach Kate Drohan announced its complete Class of 2030 signing class on Friday.
"This class is a remarkable group, filled with elite athletes and absolute winners on the field," said Drohan. "They are excellent students, exceptional softball players, and great teammates. We are honored they chose Northwestern."
The Wildcats' incoming class welcomes seven new student-athletes from across five different states. It is ranked No. 20 in the nation in D1 Softball's 2026 Signing Class.
More information on Northwestern's Class of 2030 is below:
Goose Goodwin – LHP / UTL
Bats: L
Throws: L
Fountain Hills, Ariz. | Desert Mountain High School
High School: Ranked No. 3 overall player in the Class of 2026 by Softball America … Two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year (2024, 2025) … Two-time All-State selection (2024, 2025) … Crowned a Team USA U18 World Cup Champion in Summer of 2025 … Four-time letterwinner and two-time captain on the varsity softball team at Desert Mountain High School, coached by Chris Fredericks … Has helped lead the Wolves to three consecutive state championships (2023-25) … Went 20-0 as a junior in 2025 with a 0.36 ERA, 319 strikeouts and a 0.48 WHIP in 134.2 innings pitched while hitting .552 with six home runs, 45 RBI and a .897 slugging percentage … As a sophomore in 2024, compiled a 16-1 record with a 0.54 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 103.1 innings, while hitting .554 with five home runs, 29 RBI and a .918 slugging percentage en route to being named Conference 5A Northeast Region Offensive Player of the Year … Also played two seasons on the varsity flag football team, serving as a two-time captain and playing both quarterback and wide receiver … Captured a National PGF Championship and was named an All-American with her club team, AZ Rising 18U, in 2025, coaches by Steve Appel … Parents are Rachael and Brett Goodwin … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Psychology.
Drohan on Goodwin: "Goose is a force on the mound. She is someone who never shies away from competition and the bright lights. She already has an excellent feel for how to put a team on her back and win championships."
Goodwin on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it offers challenging academics, a beautiful campus, and high-caliber softball. It is a place where I truly fit—where I can grow, compete, and do good things."
Taelyn Jirschele – IF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Mosinee, Wis. | Mosinee High School
High School: First Team All-State selection … Great Northern Conference (GNC) Player of the Year and unanimous First Team All-Conference selection … Three-time captain and four-time letterwinner in softball under head coach Cody Brietzke… Posted a .482 batting average with a .941 slugging percentage, 24 stolen bases and eight home runs as a junior in 2025 … Was the GNC leader for hits in a season (59) as a sophomore in 2024, finishing with a .562 average, a .990 slugging percentage, 50 runs scored and 29 RBI … As a first-year in 2023, posted a .472 average with 34 hits … Also a standout on varsity basketball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country teams … Career points leader in basketball and an All-State honoree … First Team All-Conference selection in volleyball … Earned multiple All-State and All-Conference honors in track, placing Top-5 in several state events in 2023 and 2024 … Plays club softball for JBA Clutch, coached by Jeremy Jirschele … Parents are Jennie and Jeremy Jirschele … Father, Jeremy, played baseball at UW-Oshkosh, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and later served as head coach at UW-Stevens Point … Grandfather, Mike, was a third base coach for the World Series champion Kansas City Royals … Uncle, Justin, is the third base coach for the Chicago White Sox … Brother, Keagen, plays college baseball at South Dakota State.
Drohan on Jirschele: "Taelyn is a gritty athlete who understands what it means to be a ballplayer. She comes from a very athletic family, growing up around the game and playing a physical brand of softball. Her versatility and explosiveness will make an immediate impact."
Jirschele on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because the softball program is incredible—the coaches are supportive, the team culture is uplifting, and the overall environment just felt right. Beyond athletics, the campus environment is incredibly welcoming, with an amazing community that makes it feel like home. It's a place where I knew I could grow both on and off the field."
Hunter Lewis – RHP / UTL
Bats: L
Throws: R
Highland Park, Ill. | Loyola Academy
High School: Two-time First Team All-State selection playing for Loyola Academy, coached by Leah Herlocker … Named the 2025 GCAC Player of the Year (Unanimous) … Threw back-to-back no hitters in her first two high school games ever played … Led Loyola in batting and pitching as both a junior and sophomore … As a junior in 2025, hit .492 with a 1.614 OPS, eight home runs and 26 walks while pitching 135 innings with 274 strikeouts, a 1.29 ERA and .145 opposing average … As a sophomore in 2024, hit .582 with a 1.861 OPS and eight home runs, while tossing 117 innings with a 1.30 ERA and 210 strikeouts … Plays club softball for the Chicago Cheetahs, coached by Mary Connolly … Parents are Celeste and David Lewis … Father, David, played college baseball and football at Cornell … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Learning and Organizational Change in the School of Education and Social Policy.
Drohan on Lewis: "Hunter impacts the game in so many ways. She has game-changing power from the left side of the plate and is the hardest-throwing pitcher in this class. She has a deep sense of loyalty, and her family has a knack for building community around the game."
Lewis on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because of the family atmosphere. The culture at Northwestern created a space that immediately felt like home."
Addie Lucht – INF
Bats: L
Throws: R
Cissna Park, Ill. | Cissna Park High School
High School: Twelve-time All-State selection across four varsity sports (softball, basketball, volleyball, track & field) … Four-time letterwinner and two-time captain for each of the softball, basketball, and volleyball programs … Three-time ICA All-State First Team and three-time All-Area First Team selection in softball under head coach Alyse Morefield … As a junior in 2025, hit .579 with a .760 on-base percentage, 39 RBI, 45 runs scored, 22 stolen bases and seven home runs … Hit .671 with 50 RBI and 57 runs scored as a sophomore in 2024 … Batted .652 with 35 RBI, six homers and 47 runs scored as a first-year in 2023 … Has combined for over 1,000 career kills in volleyball and surpassed 1,000 career points in basketball, earning multiple Player of the Year honors … Also a state finalist in long jump, triple jump and sprint events … Plays club softball for Premier Fastpitch 18U National, coached by Brad Sturdy … Parents are Cara and Scott Lucht … Father, Scott, was a pitcher at Joliet Junior College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale before playing professionally for the Springfield Capitals in the Frontier League.
Drohan on Lucht: "We have enjoyed watching Addie play volleyball and basketball just as much as softball. She comes from a great family that has instilled in her a tireless work ethic and drive that will continue to shape our community in Evanston. On the field, we are excited for her speed, versatility, and power."
Lucht on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because the coaches and people made me feel like family. It checked every box for me both athletically and academically. I knew it would be the right place for me to grow both on and off the field."
Laine Macosky – INF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Livermore, Calif. | Livermore High School
High School: Ranked No. 17 overall player in the Class of 2026 by Line Drive Media … Two-time First Team All-State selection … Three-time North Coast Section All-Conference honoree … Has started three seasons at shortstop for Livermore High School, coached by Andy Paulazzo … Helped lead Livermore to back-to-back East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Championships … 2025 Triple Crown International Challenge Champion, playing for Team Japan alongside fellow Northwestern signee Katia Nesper … Named 2025 North Coast Section Scholar Athlete of the Year … Earned Second Team All-Bay Area honors following both her sophomore and junior seasons … Was named to the 16U All Tournament Team in the 2024 Triple Crown Nationals event, playing for Universal Macias, and the 18U All-Tournament Team in the 2024 PGF Ultimate Challenge … Has posted an OPS over 1.000 in each of her three varsity seasons … Appeared in 27 games as a junior, hitting .488 with a .552 on-base percentage, .732 slugging percentage, 30 RBI and 29 runs scored … Hit .389 as a sophomore with six home runs, 23 RBI and a .655 slugging percentage … Batted .423 with a .551 on-base percentage and 15 RBI as a first-year … Plays club softball for NorCal Rising, coached by Steve Walling … Also previously competed on the varsity tennis team at Livermore … Parents are Nicole Dow-Macosky and Ed Macosky … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Data Science.
Drohan on Macosky: "Laine can play any infield position with athleticism and power. She is a mature, driven student with great instincts and a high softball IQ who challenges herself on the field and off. She is someone with a high motor that makes everyone around her better."
Macosky on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern due to its top-tier academics and competitive athletics. The moment I stepped on campus it felt like home. I connected instantly with the down-to-earth and genuine culture that radiates on campus. The remarkable people—the coaches, the athletes, the staff—offer an incredible support system that pushes you to grow and thrive in whatever life has to offer after graduation."
Katia Nesper – LHP
Bats: L
Throws: L
Mountain View, Calif. | The King's Academy
High School: Two-time National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) All-American … Two-time NCSAA Large School National Pitcher of the Year … 2024 San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team selection … As a junior in 2024, tossed 126 innings with a 0.33 ERA and 249 strikeouts while hitting .306 … As a sophomore, pitched 98.0 innings with a 0.29 ERA and 205 strikeouts while batting .373 … Helped lead The King's Academy, coached by Mark Street, to the 2024 WBAL League Championship and 2025 Division I California Central Coast Section Championship … Plays club softball for Extreme Rios, coached by Marcos Rios, earning a Top-10 finish at PGF Premier Nationals … 2025 Triple Crown International Challenge Champion with Team Japan alongside fellow signee Laine Macosky … Parents are Ellen and Zac Nesper.
Drohan on Nesper: "Katia is a smart, calm competitor who has elite-level spin with a high swing and miss rate. Her commitment to learning – on and off the field – makes her a genuine fit for Northwestern. She has a steadiness about her that her teammates love to play behind."
Nesper on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded players—people who would push and support me on the softball field and shared a value for academics. I also really liked the style of Northwestern softball. There's a lot of grit to it; it's how I strive to play. I couldn't imagine myself not joining such an incredible team and family."
Logan Rumble – OF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Granger, Ind. | Penn High School
High School: Two-time NIC All-Conference selection … Helped lead Penn High School, coached by Beth Zachary, to a 4A State Championship and Top-15 national ranking as a first-year in 2023, and Final Four finishes in 2024 and 2025 … Has posted an OPS over 1.000 in each of her three varsity seasons … Enters senior season one home run shy (19) of Penn's all-time career record … As a junior, hit .376 with seven home runs, a .725 slugging percentage and 32 RBI … Hit .456 with seven home runs and 38 RBI as a sophomore … Posted a .426 average and .712 slugging percentage as a first-year … Also plays varsity flag football, helping lead Penn to a No. 1 national ranking and the 2025 Indiana State Championship while playing quarterback and running back … Plays club softball for Indiana Magic Gold Green, coached by Brian Green … Parents are Mary and Matt Rumble.
Drohan on Rumble: "Logan is a physical outfielder who hits for average and power. She already has a feel for making high-level plays in the outfield, capable of changing the game. We are grateful for the tremendous commitment she has already shown to our program."
Rumble on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it offers the perfect balance of high-level academics and elite softball. The coaching staff is incredible, and the strong alumni network shows how much they support you long after you graduate."
"This class is a remarkable group, filled with elite athletes and absolute winners on the field," said Drohan. "They are excellent students, exceptional softball players, and great teammates. We are honored they chose Northwestern."
The Wildcats' incoming class welcomes seven new student-athletes from across five different states. It is ranked No. 20 in the nation in D1 Softball's 2026 Signing Class.
More information on Northwestern's Class of 2030 is below:
Goose Goodwin – LHP / UTL
Bats: L
Throws: L
Fountain Hills, Ariz. | Desert Mountain High School
High School: Ranked No. 3 overall player in the Class of 2026 by Softball America … Two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year (2024, 2025) … Two-time All-State selection (2024, 2025) … Crowned a Team USA U18 World Cup Champion in Summer of 2025 … Four-time letterwinner and two-time captain on the varsity softball team at Desert Mountain High School, coached by Chris Fredericks … Has helped lead the Wolves to three consecutive state championships (2023-25) … Went 20-0 as a junior in 2025 with a 0.36 ERA, 319 strikeouts and a 0.48 WHIP in 134.2 innings pitched while hitting .552 with six home runs, 45 RBI and a .897 slugging percentage … As a sophomore in 2024, compiled a 16-1 record with a 0.54 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 103.1 innings, while hitting .554 with five home runs, 29 RBI and a .918 slugging percentage en route to being named Conference 5A Northeast Region Offensive Player of the Year … Also played two seasons on the varsity flag football team, serving as a two-time captain and playing both quarterback and wide receiver … Captured a National PGF Championship and was named an All-American with her club team, AZ Rising 18U, in 2025, coaches by Steve Appel … Parents are Rachael and Brett Goodwin … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Psychology.
Drohan on Goodwin: "Goose is a force on the mound. She is someone who never shies away from competition and the bright lights. She already has an excellent feel for how to put a team on her back and win championships."
Goodwin on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it offers challenging academics, a beautiful campus, and high-caliber softball. It is a place where I truly fit—where I can grow, compete, and do good things."
Taelyn Jirschele – IF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Mosinee, Wis. | Mosinee High School
High School: First Team All-State selection … Great Northern Conference (GNC) Player of the Year and unanimous First Team All-Conference selection … Three-time captain and four-time letterwinner in softball under head coach Cody Brietzke… Posted a .482 batting average with a .941 slugging percentage, 24 stolen bases and eight home runs as a junior in 2025 … Was the GNC leader for hits in a season (59) as a sophomore in 2024, finishing with a .562 average, a .990 slugging percentage, 50 runs scored and 29 RBI … As a first-year in 2023, posted a .472 average with 34 hits … Also a standout on varsity basketball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country teams … Career points leader in basketball and an All-State honoree … First Team All-Conference selection in volleyball … Earned multiple All-State and All-Conference honors in track, placing Top-5 in several state events in 2023 and 2024 … Plays club softball for JBA Clutch, coached by Jeremy Jirschele … Parents are Jennie and Jeremy Jirschele … Father, Jeremy, played baseball at UW-Oshkosh, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and later served as head coach at UW-Stevens Point … Grandfather, Mike, was a third base coach for the World Series champion Kansas City Royals … Uncle, Justin, is the third base coach for the Chicago White Sox … Brother, Keagen, plays college baseball at South Dakota State.
Drohan on Jirschele: "Taelyn is a gritty athlete who understands what it means to be a ballplayer. She comes from a very athletic family, growing up around the game and playing a physical brand of softball. Her versatility and explosiveness will make an immediate impact."
Jirschele on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because the softball program is incredible—the coaches are supportive, the team culture is uplifting, and the overall environment just felt right. Beyond athletics, the campus environment is incredibly welcoming, with an amazing community that makes it feel like home. It's a place where I knew I could grow both on and off the field."
Hunter Lewis – RHP / UTL
Bats: L
Throws: R
Highland Park, Ill. | Loyola Academy
High School: Two-time First Team All-State selection playing for Loyola Academy, coached by Leah Herlocker … Named the 2025 GCAC Player of the Year (Unanimous) … Threw back-to-back no hitters in her first two high school games ever played … Led Loyola in batting and pitching as both a junior and sophomore … As a junior in 2025, hit .492 with a 1.614 OPS, eight home runs and 26 walks while pitching 135 innings with 274 strikeouts, a 1.29 ERA and .145 opposing average … As a sophomore in 2024, hit .582 with a 1.861 OPS and eight home runs, while tossing 117 innings with a 1.30 ERA and 210 strikeouts … Plays club softball for the Chicago Cheetahs, coached by Mary Connolly … Parents are Celeste and David Lewis … Father, David, played college baseball and football at Cornell … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Learning and Organizational Change in the School of Education and Social Policy.
Drohan on Lewis: "Hunter impacts the game in so many ways. She has game-changing power from the left side of the plate and is the hardest-throwing pitcher in this class. She has a deep sense of loyalty, and her family has a knack for building community around the game."
Lewis on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because of the family atmosphere. The culture at Northwestern created a space that immediately felt like home."
Addie Lucht – INF
Bats: L
Throws: R
Cissna Park, Ill. | Cissna Park High School
High School: Twelve-time All-State selection across four varsity sports (softball, basketball, volleyball, track & field) … Four-time letterwinner and two-time captain for each of the softball, basketball, and volleyball programs … Three-time ICA All-State First Team and three-time All-Area First Team selection in softball under head coach Alyse Morefield … As a junior in 2025, hit .579 with a .760 on-base percentage, 39 RBI, 45 runs scored, 22 stolen bases and seven home runs … Hit .671 with 50 RBI and 57 runs scored as a sophomore in 2024 … Batted .652 with 35 RBI, six homers and 47 runs scored as a first-year in 2023 … Has combined for over 1,000 career kills in volleyball and surpassed 1,000 career points in basketball, earning multiple Player of the Year honors … Also a state finalist in long jump, triple jump and sprint events … Plays club softball for Premier Fastpitch 18U National, coached by Brad Sturdy … Parents are Cara and Scott Lucht … Father, Scott, was a pitcher at Joliet Junior College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale before playing professionally for the Springfield Capitals in the Frontier League.
Drohan on Lucht: "We have enjoyed watching Addie play volleyball and basketball just as much as softball. She comes from a great family that has instilled in her a tireless work ethic and drive that will continue to shape our community in Evanston. On the field, we are excited for her speed, versatility, and power."
Lucht on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because the coaches and people made me feel like family. It checked every box for me both athletically and academically. I knew it would be the right place for me to grow both on and off the field."
Laine Macosky – INF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Livermore, Calif. | Livermore High School
High School: Ranked No. 17 overall player in the Class of 2026 by Line Drive Media … Two-time First Team All-State selection … Three-time North Coast Section All-Conference honoree … Has started three seasons at shortstop for Livermore High School, coached by Andy Paulazzo … Helped lead Livermore to back-to-back East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Championships … 2025 Triple Crown International Challenge Champion, playing for Team Japan alongside fellow Northwestern signee Katia Nesper … Named 2025 North Coast Section Scholar Athlete of the Year … Earned Second Team All-Bay Area honors following both her sophomore and junior seasons … Was named to the 16U All Tournament Team in the 2024 Triple Crown Nationals event, playing for Universal Macias, and the 18U All-Tournament Team in the 2024 PGF Ultimate Challenge … Has posted an OPS over 1.000 in each of her three varsity seasons … Appeared in 27 games as a junior, hitting .488 with a .552 on-base percentage, .732 slugging percentage, 30 RBI and 29 runs scored … Hit .389 as a sophomore with six home runs, 23 RBI and a .655 slugging percentage … Batted .423 with a .551 on-base percentage and 15 RBI as a first-year … Plays club softball for NorCal Rising, coached by Steve Walling … Also previously competed on the varsity tennis team at Livermore … Parents are Nicole Dow-Macosky and Ed Macosky … Anticipated major at Northwestern is Data Science.
Drohan on Macosky: "Laine can play any infield position with athleticism and power. She is a mature, driven student with great instincts and a high softball IQ who challenges herself on the field and off. She is someone with a high motor that makes everyone around her better."
Macosky on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern due to its top-tier academics and competitive athletics. The moment I stepped on campus it felt like home. I connected instantly with the down-to-earth and genuine culture that radiates on campus. The remarkable people—the coaches, the athletes, the staff—offer an incredible support system that pushes you to grow and thrive in whatever life has to offer after graduation."
Katia Nesper – LHP
Bats: L
Throws: L
Mountain View, Calif. | The King's Academy
High School: Two-time National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) All-American … Two-time NCSAA Large School National Pitcher of the Year … 2024 San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Team selection … As a junior in 2024, tossed 126 innings with a 0.33 ERA and 249 strikeouts while hitting .306 … As a sophomore, pitched 98.0 innings with a 0.29 ERA and 205 strikeouts while batting .373 … Helped lead The King's Academy, coached by Mark Street, to the 2024 WBAL League Championship and 2025 Division I California Central Coast Section Championship … Plays club softball for Extreme Rios, coached by Marcos Rios, earning a Top-10 finish at PGF Premier Nationals … 2025 Triple Crown International Challenge Champion with Team Japan alongside fellow signee Laine Macosky … Parents are Ellen and Zac Nesper.
Drohan on Nesper: "Katia is a smart, calm competitor who has elite-level spin with a high swing and miss rate. Her commitment to learning – on and off the field – makes her a genuine fit for Northwestern. She has a steadiness about her that her teammates love to play behind."
Nesper on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded players—people who would push and support me on the softball field and shared a value for academics. I also really liked the style of Northwestern softball. There's a lot of grit to it; it's how I strive to play. I couldn't imagine myself not joining such an incredible team and family."
Logan Rumble – OF
Bats: R
Throws: R
Granger, Ind. | Penn High School
High School: Two-time NIC All-Conference selection … Helped lead Penn High School, coached by Beth Zachary, to a 4A State Championship and Top-15 national ranking as a first-year in 2023, and Final Four finishes in 2024 and 2025 … Has posted an OPS over 1.000 in each of her three varsity seasons … Enters senior season one home run shy (19) of Penn's all-time career record … As a junior, hit .376 with seven home runs, a .725 slugging percentage and 32 RBI … Hit .456 with seven home runs and 38 RBI as a sophomore … Posted a .426 average and .712 slugging percentage as a first-year … Also plays varsity flag football, helping lead Penn to a No. 1 national ranking and the 2025 Indiana State Championship while playing quarterback and running back … Plays club softball for Indiana Magic Gold Green, coached by Brian Green … Parents are Mary and Matt Rumble.
Drohan on Rumble: "Logan is a physical outfielder who hits for average and power. She already has a feel for making high-level plays in the outfield, capable of changing the game. We are grateful for the tremendous commitment she has already shown to our program."
Rumble on Choosing Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it offers the perfect balance of high-level academics and elite softball. The coaching staff is incredible, and the strong alumni network shows how much they support you long after you graduate."
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