HAMMOND, La. – Seven student-athletes have chosen to continue their athletic and academic endeavors as members of the Southeastern Louisiana softball program beginning in the 2022 season, SLU head coach Rick Fremin announced on Wednesday.  
 
The group of Lady Lion additions includes four in-state products – utility player Blaire Bizette (New Roads, Louisiana/Catholic-Pointe Coupee HS), infielder Sarah Diaz (Lafayette, Louisiana/Lafayette Christian Academy), utility player Elise Jones (Livingston, Louisiana/Doyle HS) and utility player Madison&npsb;Watson (Baton Rouge, Louisiana/Parkview Baptist School).
 
Fremin and his staff rounded out the class with three out-of-state additions. Utility player Taylor Duncan (Lake, Mississippi/Lake HS), pitcher Alexis Findley (Jefferson City, Missouri/Blair Oaks HS) and pitcher Leah Marshall (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada/Mount Dora Christian (FL) HS) will come to the Pelican State. All seven players will be incoming freshmen in 2022.
 
"We believe – top-to-bottom – that this is our best signing class since I've been here," Fremin, who is entering his sixth season, commented. "We're improving our pitching depth and defense, while also adding power to our lineup. This group will have a positive impact on our program right away."
 
SLU is scheduled to open the 2021 season on Feb. 12, hosting Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at 5 p.m. at North Oak Park on the opening day of the Lion Classic.
 
2022 Southeastern Louisiana Softball Additions
 
Name – Position – Hometown/High School
Blaire Bizette – UT – New Roads, La./Catholic-Pointe Coupee HS
Sarah Diaz – IF – Lafayette, La./Lafayette Christian Academy
Taylor Duncan – UT – Lake, Miss./Lake HS
Alexis Findley – P – Jefferson City, Mo./Blair Oaks HS
Elise Jones – UT – Livingston, La./Doyle HS
Leah Marshall – P – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada/Mount Dora Christian (FL) HS
Madison&npsb;Watson – UT – Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist School
 

 
Blaire Bizette – UT – New Roads, La./Catholic-Pointe Coupee HS
Named Class 1A Most Valuable Player after helping Catholic-Pointe Coupee High School to the state championship … Posted 21-3 record with a 2.04 earned run average and 117 strikeouts … Also posted a .627 batting average.
Southeastern head coach Rick Fremin on Bizette: "Blaire's been a high school starter since seventh grade and comes from a very good program. We expect her to compete for playing time behind the plate and on the infield, while also adding another power bat to our lineup."
 

 
Sarah Diaz – IF – Lafayette, La./Lafayette Christian Academy
All-State, All-Metro and All-District 7-1A shortstop at Lafayette Christian Academy … Member of the Texas Glory club team.
Fremin on Diaz: "We're adding one of the top infielders in the state of Louisiana in Sarah. Sarah will be an immediate impact player for us and add a power bat to our lineup."

 
 
Taylor Duncan – UT – Lake, Miss./Lake HS
Named All-State after helping Lake High School to the Class I state championship … Batted .583 with 14 home runs, 51 RBI and 19 doubles as a junior … Member of the Mississippi Elite club team.
Fremin on Duncan: "Taylor is a tall, rangy and strong player who has the ability to play multiple positions. She will really help our team's offensive firepower."
 

 
Alexis Findley – P – Jefferson City, Mo./Blair Oaks HS
All-State and All-Region pitcher at Blair Oaks High School … Named Tri-County Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Fremin on Findley: "Alexis spins the ball extremely well and comes highly recommended. She'll be an immediate contributor in the circle for us."

 
 
Elise Jones – UT – Livingston, La./Doyle HS
All-District 10-2A performer at Doyle High School … Helped Lady Tigers to state championships in softball and girls basketball … Named the MVP of the Class 2A girls basketball state championship game.
Fremin on Jones: "Elise is a winner and has been committed to our program for a long time. She's a talented local product that we're excited to have as a member of our program for the next four years."

 
 
Leah Marshall – P – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada/Mount Dora Christian (FL) HS
Standout in softball and volleyball at Mount Dora Christian High School … U16 silver medalist in native Canada … Member of the Windermere Wildfire-Paulson club team.
Fremin on Marshall: "Leah is the first international player I've ever coached. She has a tremendous upside and comes to us with high-level travel ball experience."

 

Madison&npsb;Watson – UT – Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist School
All-State and All-District 6-4A performer at Parkview Baptist School … Has helped team to a pair of state championships.
Fremin on Watson: "Madison is one of the top players in Louisiana from one of the top programs in the state. She's a tough, gritty player with high character who we expect to be another immediate impact player for our program."
 
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