Lourdes University head coach Caitlin Blanchard has announced that Maddie Darrah will be transferring to Lourdes for the spring semester and play softball for the Gray Wolves.
 
Darrah, a catcher and utility player, arrives at Lourdes from Bethel University (Ind.) where she spent one semester. 
 
"Maddie is a really talented local player and we're happy to have her join the team next semester," Blanchard said.  "She was a key player for Springfield last year during their fantastic postseason run.  She's a very competitive player and her passion for the game really shines through when she's competing in pressure situations."
 
A native of Springfield, Ohio, Darrah was a four-year letterwinner at Springfield High School where she helped the Blue Devils to a state runner-up finish as a senior.  As a senior, she set a school record with 14 home runs, including a homer in six consecutive games.
 
Darrah was a First Team All-Northern Lakes League selection as a senior after earning Second Team All-NLL accolades her junior season.  She also earned All-State honors in 2022 and was a two-time First Team All-District honoree.