Alabama Softball Inks Three During November Signing Period

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama softball officially welcomed the three newest members to its Crimson Tide family this week, with Abby Duchscherer, Marlie Giles and Larissa Preuitt signing their national letters of intent to join the team in the fall of 2022.

Abby Duchscherer – Infield – Kindred, N.D. – Kindred High School

Ranked 41st in 2022 Extra Innings Softball Elite 100
Top Gun Tournament MVP
North Dakota Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year
Member of Kindred High School's 2,000 point club for basketball

Patrick Murphy on Abby

"Abby has been on our radar since she was in eighth grade. We are so excited to sign our first young lady from North Dakota. She could be the best female athlete that state has ever produced!"

Marlie Giles – Utility – Clanton, Ala. – Chilton County High School

2021 First Team All-State
2021 Alabama North/South All-Star Game
Fourth-ranked catcher and 10th overall player in Extra Innings Fastpitch class rankings
Chilton County High School softball MVP (2020-21)

Patrick Murphy on Marlie

"Marlie is a utility player with pop and speed. We loved seeing her playing multiple positions. She's got great pop and a great arm from behind the plate. As always, we love signing young ladies from inside the state of Alabama."

Larissa Preuitt – Outfield – Hartselle, Ala. – Hartselle High School

Fourth-ranked outfielder and 14th overall player in 2022 Extra Inning Softball Elite 100 rankings
Two-time All-Area, All-Region and All-State (2020-21)
2021 Alabama North/South All-Star Game

Patrick Murphy on Larissa

"Larissa ha speed, bat control and pop. She will become a true triple threat for us during her career. She will definitely get the green light on the base paths."

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