HAMMOND, La. – Seven student-athletes have committed to continue their athletics and academic endeavors as members of the Southeastern Louisiana softball program, SLU head softball coach Rick Fremin announced on Wednesday on the opening day of the 2020-21 early signing period.
 
All seven of the newest Lady Lions will be high school seniors in the 2020 season. The newest Lady Lions include outfielder Kylie Chauvin (Baton Rouge, La./Central HS), utility player Ellie DuBois (Shreveport, La./Evangel HS), outfielder Gina Escude (Luling, La./Academy of Our Lady), first baseman/designated player Sadi Hewitt (Forney, Texas/Forney HS), utility player Lexi Johnson (Reserve, La./Riverside Academy), pitcher Alyssa Romano (Gonzales, La./St. Amant HS) and pitcher Kassie Salling (Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist HS).
 
"We did not add any junior college products in this class for the first time since I've been here and we expect this young group to create depth," Fremin commented. "We have several players in this class that we believe can be breakout players for us and we feel this class continues our program's progress in the right direction."
  
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Southeastern will officially open the 2020 season on Feb. 7, hosting Buffalo at 4 p.m. at North Oak Park on the opening day of the Lion Classic.
 
2021 Southeastern Louisiana Softball Signing Class
Kylie Chauvin – OF – Baton Rouge, La. – Central HS
Ellie DuBois – UT – Shreveport, La. – Evangel HS
Gina Escude – OF – Luling, La. – Academy of Our Lady
Sadi Hewitt – 1B/DP – Forney, Texas – Forney HS
Lexi Johnson – UT – Reserve, La. – Riverside Academy
Alyssa Romano – LHP – Gonzales, La. – St. Amant HS
Kassie Salling – P – Baton Rouge, La. – Parkview Baptist HS
 
2021 Southeastern Louisiana Softball Signing Class Profiles
 
Kylie Chauvin – OF – Baton Rouge, La. – Central HS
Multi-time All-District performer at Central High School in Baton Rouge … Also plays on the LA Blazers Elite travel team.
Head Coach Rick Fremin on Chauvin: "Kylie has good speed and comes to us from a winning high school program. We're excited for the depth that she will add to our outfield."
 
Ellie DuBois – UT – Shreveport, La. – Evangel HS
Shreveport Times All-City and All-District pick at Evangel Academy … Part of the Elite Texas travel team.
Fremin on DuBois: "Ellie is a multi-sport athlete with good size and comes to us with high level club experience. She has a lot of raw, untapped potential and we look forward to working with her over the next four years."
 
Gina Escude – OF – Luling, La. – Academy of Our Lady
Earned All-District honors on the way to helping Academy of Our Lady to a district title … Brings travel ball experience after playing for the Louisiana Voodoo.
Fremin on Escude: "She'll be another addition that will provide outfield depth for us. We believe she can add power to our lineup and she comes from a high quality travel ball team."
 
Sadi Hewitt – 1B/DP – Forney, Texas – Forney HS
Helped Forney High School to state championship … Record-setting power lifter as well for FHS … A member of the Texas Glory Fastpitch travel team.
Fremin on Hewitt: "Sadi comes from a powerlifting background, similar to that of (former Lady Lion) Amber Sather. We believe her power is going to be an asset throughout her four years in Hammond."
 
Lexi Johnson – UT – Reserve, La. – Riverside Academy
Multi-time Class 2A All-State performer at Riverside Academy … High school coach is former Lady Lion first baseman Tamra Ladnier Regalo ... Travel ball experience includes playing for Louisiana 007's. 
Fremin on Johnson: "We think we got a great get in Lexi, who is one of the top power hitters in the state. She's a multi-tool player who we expect to have a positive impact from day one."
 
Alyssa Romano – LHP – Gonzales, La. – St. Amant HS
Finished 26-2 with a 1.34 ERA and 191 strikeouts on the way to helping St. Amant High School to a state championship … Plays for the Marucci Gold Patriots travel team.
Fremin on Romano: "Alyssa will fit in with what we're trying to accomplish as a pitching staff. She gives us another lefty that throws with good movement. She was the MVP at the state tournament this spring and is a proven winner."
 
Kassie Salling – RHP – Baton Rouge, La. – Parkview Baptist HS
All-Region, All-State and All-District performer at Parkview Baptist High School … Has been a part of two state championship teams at PBHS ... Member of the Cajun Express travel team. 
Fremin on Salling: "In Kassie, we're getting one of the top pitchers in her class in the state of Louisiana. She comes from a great high school program and we expect her to help us in the circle right away."

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HOME RUN CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the softball program are encouraged to join the Home Run Club. Lady Lion softball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Home Run Club and S Club (softball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern softball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics instituted a clear bag policy for all ticketed events (softball, baseball, football and basketball), effective with the start of the 2018 football season. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.