5 Homestead Softball Standouts Sign for College

The players will continue their careers at various universities across the Midwest.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Five seniors from the Homestead High School softball team celebrated signing their National Letters of Intent to play college softball on Thursday. The group includes Maddy Rodgers, Addi Adams, Kayla Brown, Braeli Borchers, and Taylor Sanders, who will be continuing their athletic careers at schools like Indiana Tech, the University of Northwestern Ohio, Mount Union, and Glen Oaks Community College.

Why it matters

Homestead High School has a strong softball program, and these five players have been key contributors to the team's success, helping the Spartans win their first sectional title since 2019 last spring. Their college commitments highlight the talent and dedication of these student-athletes.

The details

Maddy Rodgers led the Spartans with a .414 batting average, 33 RBIs, and 7 home runs as a junior. Addi Adams and Kayla Brown are headed to the University of Northwestern Ohio together, with Adams hitting .222 with 15 RBIs and 2 home runs last season. Braeli Borchers hit .342 with 24 RBIs and 3 home runs, while Taylor Sanders recorded 19 RBIs and 3 home runs while hitting .224.

  • The players signed their National Letters of Intent on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Homestead High School won their first sectional title since 2019 last spring.

The players

Maddy Rodgers

A senior at Homestead High School who hit .414 with 33 RBIs and 7 home runs as a junior. She will be playing at Indiana Tech.

Addi Adams

A senior at Homestead High School who hit .222 with 15 RBIs and 2 home runs as a junior. She will be playing at the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Kayla Brown

A senior at Homestead High School who was limited to 6 games last season but had 2 RBIs in 7 at-bats as a junior. She will be playing at the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Braeli Borchers

A senior at Homestead High School who hit .342 with 24 RBIs and 3 home runs last year. She will be playing at Mount Union.

Taylor Sanders

A senior at Homestead High School who recorded 19 RBIs and 3 home runs while hitting .224 as a junior. She will be playing at Glen Oaks Community College.

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The takeaway

These five Homestead softball standouts have demonstrated their talent and dedication, earning the opportunity to continue playing at the collegiate level. Their commitments highlight the strength of Homestead's softball program and the bright futures of these student-athletes.