PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Softball announces the signing of seven student-athletes for the 2026-27 season on National Signing Day. 

OLIVIA FRALEY | INFIELDER | OLATHE, KANSAS | SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Olivia Fraley is currently a senior at Spring Hill High School and hails from Olathe, Kan. Athletically, Fraley has earned Second-Team All-League once and been selected as an All-League Honorable Mention twice. Academically, she has been on the Principal's Honor Roll at Spring Hill three times. Fraley is one of two Class of 2026 recruits who played travel softball for the 18U National Shafer/Olsen club within the Kansas City Rebels organization, joining Ada Schweller.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Olivia is a highly dynamic athlete whose presence will elevate the athleticism of our infield. She brings a spark both on and off the field, and her infectious energy will make an immediate, positive impact on our evolving team culture."

AVERY HARLAN | OUTFIELDER | NEW WILMINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA | WILMINGTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Avery Harlan, from New Wilmington, Pa., is currently a senior at Wilmington Area High School. Athletically, Harlan has earned two First-Team All-State selections and a Second-Team All-State honor in Class 2A in Pennsylvania. She has also earned All-District recognition. Academically, she has consistently earned a spot on the Principal's Academic List for her success. Harlan has played travel softball for Ohio Outlaws 08 Williams.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Avery is the total package and a perfect fit for the Bradley student-athlete profile. Her high IQ—both on and off the field—will make an immediate impact on our program, and her power at the plate positions her as a key contributor to the lineup from day one."

COLEY HUNT | CATCHER/OUTFIELDER | TROY, MISSOURI | TROY BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
Coley Hunt is a senior at Troy Buchanan High School from Troy, Mo. Hunt has earned multiple athletic awards during her high school career, receiving All-Conference First-Team, All-District First-Team, All-Region Second-Team and All-Metro Second-Team recognition. Academically, she has garnered All-Academic recognition four times. She plays travel softball for the 18U Gold Hankins team with Missouri Bombers, where she earned All-Tournament team honors at the Alliance Nationals.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Coley has an exceptionally high ceiling offensively. Her bat-to-ball skills are outstanding, and she consistently delivers explosive contact at the plate. She's exciting to watch and brings a composed, steady presence that will shine even in the most pressure-filled moments."

BELLA JACOBS | PITCHER | SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS | SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL
Bella Jacobs is currently a senior at Sycamore High School and comes from Sycamore, Ill. She has earned an All-State Second-Team honor in Class 3A in Illinois, as well as All-Conference honors. She was also named Softball Player of the Year by the Daily Chronicle in DeKalb County in 2025. Academically, Jacobs has been on the Honor Roll at Sycamore High School. Jacobs has played her travel softball for KC Select Clark.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Bella is a fierce competitor in the circle and the kind of pitcher who energizes the defense behind her. Her relentless work ethic and strong growth mindset give her a high ceiling, and she's poised to make a lasting impact on our program."

CARSEN LOVELADY | INFIELDER | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI | LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Carsen Lovelady, from Kansas City, Mo., is currently a senior at Liberty North High School. Lovelady has earned First-Team All-District honors in Class 5A, as well as First-Team All-Conference Suburban Gold, Second-Team All-District and Second-Team All-Conference recognition in her high school. Academically, she has been selected to the Academic All-State team four times. She has played travel softball for Top Gun Fastpitch's 18U National Groves team.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Carsen is a fundamentally sound player who excels at the details that drive consistency both at the plate and in the field. She brings a versatile bat, a reliable glove, and a fearless approach that elevates the game around her."

ADA SCHWELLER | PITCHER | LENEXA, KANSAS | OLATHE EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Ada Schweller is currently a senior at Olathe East High School and hails from Lenexa, Kan. In her most recent season, Schweller garnered local and statewide recognition for her junior season. She earned Sunflower League Pitcher of the Year, First-Team All-State in Class 6A and First-Team All-Sunflower League honors at the end of the season. Schweller is one of two Class of 2026 recruits who played travel softball for the 18U National Shafer/Olsen club within the Kansas City Rebels organization, joining Olivia Fraley.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Ada is a standout pitcher with a fierce competitive mindset. Her explosive presence in the circle is the result of relentless dedication to her craft. With a rare mental toughness and natural leadership qualities, she's built to anchor the team and lead with confidence under pressure."

ADDISON WEBB | CATCHER/FIRST BASE | ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS | ANTIOCH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Addison Webb, from Antioch, Ill., is currently a senior at Antioch Community High School. Webb has earned two All-Conference selections in her career, as well as a pair of All-Area and All-State honors. Webb has helped guide the team to two runner-up finishes in Illinois State Softball and three conference championships, regional championships and sectional championships in her career. Academically, she has been an All-Academic athlete three times. Webb has played her travel softball for Illinois Chill Gold, but will be joining Iowa Premier this winter. Her sister, Hailey Webb, is currently a graduate student entering her second season with Bradley Softball.
 

COACH WILLIS' COMMENTS "Addi is a standout catcher with a quarterback mentality and a powerful, commanding arm that will anchor a shut-down Bradley defense. Her relentless work ethic and competitive spirit make her a culture driver—impacting the team both on the field and behind the scenes."