The Sheridan Bruins are thrilled to welcome eight standout recruits and two talented transfer students to the Women's Softball team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. This impressive group brings a strong blend of fresh energy, athletic skill, and leadership that's sure to make an immediate impact both on and off the field.

Let's meet our newest Bruins:

Sarah Leake – A left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Milton, Ontario. Sarah will be studying Nursing at Sheridan.

Alyssa Blowing – A catcher and first baseman from Oshawa, Ontario. Alyssa is entering the Early Childhood Education program.

Mackenzie Taylor – An outfielder from Curve Lake First Nations 35. Mackenzie will be enrolled in Pre-Health.

Taylor Crocker – A versatile utility player from Brampton, Ontario, Taylor will be pursuing a career in Athletic Therapy.

Leah Dees – A left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Brooklin, Ontario. Leah will also be studying Athletic Therapy.

Keirstin Johnston – A third baseman and outfielder from Kitchener, Ontario, Keirstin is joining the Educational Support program.

Tori Burchatzki – A middle infielder from Tavistock, Ontario. Tori will be pursuing Nursing at Sheridan.

Julie Good – A catcher and shortstop from Mississauga, Ontario. Julie will be studying Police Foundations.

Taylor Pearce – Transferring from Conestoga College, Taylor is a second baseman and utility player from Kitchener, Ontario. She will be joining the Athletic Therapy program.

Melissa Hahnfeld – Transferring from Humber College, Melissa is a first baseman and outfielder from Georgetown, Ontario. She will be studying Nursing.

As the upcoming season approaches, the excitement within the team is high—especially among returning players who are eager to welcome a new wave of talent. Our Co-Captains, Payton Barkley and Olivia Weiss, shared their thoughts on the incoming class, highlighting not only their skill but also their mindset and chemistry with the team. 

"The group of girls that we have coming in get me so excited for the future of this program and have me beyond excited to have such skill brought to this team. After talking with all our new recruits, getting girls who all have the same mindset of; let's show what we got, and the same goal in mind for our team. We have continued to build this program over the past 3 years, I could not be happier to play alongside them all and excited that I get to be a part of it with them on the field." Barkley shared. 

"I'm really looking forward to having the new recruits join our team next season. It's always exciting to bring in fresh faces, and I think this group will add a lot—not just in terms of talent, but also energy and different perspectives. I'm especially excited about the depth and diversity they bring. Having a mix of players with different experiences and playing styles makes us stronger as a whole. It pushes everyone to step up and helps create a more well-rounded team." Said Co-Captain Weiss.

We're incredibly proud to welcome these talented student-athletes to the Sheridan Bruins family. Here's to a great season ahead, welcome to Sheridan!