Indiana University Athletics
11/14/2026 8:00:00 AM | Softball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ––– Indiana Softball head coach Shonda Stanton announced the program's newest signing class on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Indiana will bring six players aboard as part of its 2027 signing class.
The recruiting class ranks No. 36 nationally and No. 7 in the Big Ten according to D1Softball.
The newest Hoosiers include Taylor Barrett, Ally Compton, Jasmine Fyffe, Sariah McNabb, Harper Moore and Madison Wainwright. The group will arrive to Bloomington in the fall of 2027.
"I appreciate the work our staff put into building this class," Coach Stanton said. "These are talented, athletic, high-achieving young women who will bring versatility, competitiveness and a strong work ethic to our program. Each one has her own set of strengths, and we're excited about what they'll accomplish at Indiana."
Taylor Barrett
INF/UT | Greenwood, Ind. | Center Grove High School
Parents are John and Beth Barrett. Has a brother named Jake.
On Why She Chose IU…
TB: "I have been going to IU camps for several years getting to know the coaches, campus and the culture IU softball builds. Each time I stepped on campus I knew this is where I wanted to be. It was always a dream of mine because of how easily IU already felt like another home."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
TB: "I am most excited to join the IU Softball program because of the family I will build alongside of playing the sport I love. I am most excited to push myself and rep the script."
Coach Stanton on Taylor…
SS: "Taylor gives us valuable versatility and athleticism, with a strong arm and the range to play in the infield or outfield. It's been fun to watch her grow since she first came to our camps as a young athlete. We always knew we wanted her to be a Hoosier."
Ally Compton
P | Munster, Ind. | Munster High School
Parents are Meghan and CJ Compton. She has two sisters, Logan and Josie. Her aunt Katie is an IU alum.
On Why She Chose IU…
AC: "I chose IU because as soon as I stepped on campus I felt at home. The coaches and atmosphere are so lively and welcoming. IU Softball isn't just about the sport they care about culture and team camaraderie, which is something that I was looking for in a school. I knew it would be a school that would challenge me, teach me, and shape me into both a better athlete and person."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
AC: "I've been watching them play on TV for a few years now and they are just such a fun team to watch. They play with so much energy and enthusiasm, and I'm dying to be able to be out there on Andy Mohr Field with them. I'm most excited to play for my home state and play under IU's team culture."
Coach Stanton on Ally…
SS: "Ally has real power and projects to be an explosive hitter. Her background as a wrestler shows in the toughness and discipline she brings to the field, and that mindset will serve her well as she continues to develop as a pitcher."
Jasmine Fyffe
INF | Lynchburg, Va. | Brookville High School
Parents are Neville and Shavonne Fyffe. Has two brothers, Jaired, Jalen and a sister named Jada. Jada runs track at Longwood University and Jalen wrestled at Liberty University.
On Why She Chose IU…
JF: "It felt like a place I could call home and be able to grow not only as a softball player, but as a human, too! The energy from the coaches, players and campus was an amazing feeling that I wanted to feel again and again!"
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
JF: Getting to be around the team atmosphere and learning to better my game and skills!"
Coach Stanton on Jasmine…
SS: "Jasmine has the measurable tools we look for, including impressive exit velocity and real pop in her bat. She's also a reliable defender with the arm strength to back it up."
Sariah McNabb
INF | Chandler, Ariz. | Xavier College Preparatory
Parents are Raquel and Donovan. Has a sister named Alexis who played basketball at Syracuse and two brothers, Donovan Jr., who is committed to UNLV football and Devin, a hockey player.
Her mother played basketball at Syracuse. Her father played football and basketball for Syracuse before playing in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders (Redskins).
On Why She Chose IU…
SM: "For the community. The feeling of being on a campus that radiates joy."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
SM: To be in a space where everyone has a common goal, which to get better and be the best.
Coach Stanton on Sariah…
SS: "Sariah brings a consistent, competitive edge to the field. Her quickness, range and bat-to-ball skills makes her a threat in every phase of the game. I had the chance to watch her play basketball and saw a determined, hard-working athlete. I'm excited to help her chase her dreams at Indiana."
Harper Moore
UT | Beech Grove, Ind. | Beech Grove High School
Parents are Meredith and Andrew. Meredith is an IU alum. Has a sister named Malone and a brother named Bishop. Malone plays softball for Purdue and her brother is a West Virginia baseball commit.
On Why She Chose IU…
HM: "Close to home and I love the culture of the people."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
HM: "I'm excited to play with a group of girls I've grown up playing with throughout my years."
Coach Stanton on Harper…
SS: "Harper is a special multi-sport athlete. She runs well, drives the ball gap to gap and covers a lot of ground in the outfield. Her athleticism and competitiveness give her a lot of ways to impact a game."
Madison Wainwright
C | Merrillville, Ind. | Lake Central High School
Parents are Michelle and Arthur Wainwright. Has two brothers named Tre and Aiden. Tre plays basketball for Dominican University.
Both parents and an aunt and uncle are all IU alumni.
On Why She Chose IU…
MW: "The environment and the coaching staff."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
MW: "Meeting the team and being able to play under this amazing coaching staff."
Coach Stanton on Madison…
MW: "Madison has elite catching tools. Her command behind the plate and athleticism in the box are exceptional. She has a dynamic, game-changing presence. When we talk about keeping Indiana's best players home, she's exactly the caliber of athlete we mean."
The recruiting class ranks No. 36 nationally and No. 7 in the Big Ten according to D1Softball.
The newest Hoosiers include Taylor Barrett, Ally Compton, Jasmine Fyffe, Sariah McNabb, Harper Moore and Madison Wainwright. The group will arrive to Bloomington in the fall of 2027.
"I appreciate the work our staff put into building this class," Coach Stanton said. "These are talented, athletic, high-achieving young women who will bring versatility, competitiveness and a strong work ethic to our program. Each one has her own set of strengths, and we're excited about what they'll accomplish at Indiana."
Taylor Barrett
INF/UT | Greenwood, Ind. | Center Grove High School
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- High school coach is Alyssa Coleman.
- High school stats: .533 (BA), .556 (OBP), .947 (SLG), 1.516 (OPS).
- Named First Team All-State in 2026.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner.
- Plays travel ball for Louisville Sluggers Huecker/Norwood.
- Her club was an Elite 8 Finalist at Alliance Tier 1 in 2025 and 2026.
- Ranked No. 21 nationally by Line Drive Media in 2025.
- Academic All-Trojan Athlete (2024, 2025, 2026).
- On Path for Academic Honors Diploma.
- Member of Riley Club (2026) and helped Good Cheer Food Pantry (2024-26).
- Intended Major: Marketing & Professional Sales.
Parents are John and Beth Barrett. Has a brother named Jake.
On Why She Chose IU…
TB: "I have been going to IU camps for several years getting to know the coaches, campus and the culture IU softball builds. Each time I stepped on campus I knew this is where I wanted to be. It was always a dream of mine because of how easily IU already felt like another home."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
TB: "I am most excited to join the IU Softball program because of the family I will build alongside of playing the sport I love. I am most excited to push myself and rep the script."
Coach Stanton on Taylor…
SS: "Taylor gives us valuable versatility and athleticism, with a strong arm and the range to play in the infield or outfield. It's been fun to watch her grow since she first came to our camps as a young athlete. We always knew we wanted her to be a Hoosier."
Ally Compton
P | Munster, Ind. | Munster High School
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- High school coach is Jill Perez.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner in Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling.
- High school career stats (Hitting): .442 (BA), .548 (OBP), 1.029 (SLG), 1.577 (OPS), 121 hits, 21 doubles, 46 home runs, 124 RBI, 59 walks.
- High school career stats (Pitching): 300.1 IP, held opposing hitters to .187. batting average, 460 strikeouts, 34 wins.
- Plays travel ball for Indiana Magic Gold 18U Carroll.
- Travel stats (Fall 2025-Summer 2026 Batting): .405 (BA), .494 (OBP), 1.386 (OPS), 0.892 (SLG), 14 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, 73 RBI, 22 walks.
- Travel stats (Fall 2025-Summer 2026 Pitching): 166.1 IP, 299 strikeouts, .988 (FP).
- Super Regional Champion 2026 Alliance Nationals (Elite 8 – Tier 1).
- Principal's Award of Excellence 2026.
- Homecoming Queen (2026).
- Student Body President (2026-27).
- Member of Munster Athletic Council, Student Government, Class Executive Council, National Honor Society and LINK Crew.
- Intended Major: Nutritional Science.
Parents are Meghan and CJ Compton. She has two sisters, Logan and Josie. Her aunt Katie is an IU alum.
On Why She Chose IU…
AC: "I chose IU because as soon as I stepped on campus I felt at home. The coaches and atmosphere are so lively and welcoming. IU Softball isn't just about the sport they care about culture and team camaraderie, which is something that I was looking for in a school. I knew it would be a school that would challenge me, teach me, and shape me into both a better athlete and person."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
AC: "I've been watching them play on TV for a few years now and they are just such a fun team to watch. They play with so much energy and enthusiasm, and I'm dying to be able to be out there on Andy Mohr Field with them. I'm most excited to play for my home state and play under IU's team culture."
Coach Stanton on Ally…
SS: "Ally has real power and projects to be an explosive hitter. Her background as a wrestler shows in the toughness and discipline she brings to the field, and that mindset will serve her well as she continues to develop as a pitcher."
Jasmine Fyffe
INF | Lynchburg, Va. | Brookville High School
- Bats/Throws: R/R.
- High school coach is Jason Hudnall.
- Named First Team and Second Team All-District throughout prep career.
- Leader in the district for home runs.
- Plays travel ball for LLGDPS.
- 2024 PGF Premier Nationals runner-up.
- 2024 Top 5 CO TCS Power Pool Finisher.
- 2024 Alex Wilcox Champion.
- 2025 Top 5 PGF Premier Nationals Finisher.
- Also competes in Track & Field and Basketball
- Two-time competitor in the state Track meet. Made the top-3 list for Long Jump.
- Member of the Straight A's Honor Society in 2025-26 and two-time member of the AB Honor Society (2023-24 & 2024-25).
- National Honor Society and FFA member.
- Part of Swarm and Spanish Club.
- Intended Major: Exercise Science.
Parents are Neville and Shavonne Fyffe. Has two brothers, Jaired, Jalen and a sister named Jada. Jada runs track at Longwood University and Jalen wrestled at Liberty University.
On Why She Chose IU…
JF: "It felt like a place I could call home and be able to grow not only as a softball player, but as a human, too! The energy from the coaches, players and campus was an amazing feeling that I wanted to feel again and again!"
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
JF: Getting to be around the team atmosphere and learning to better my game and skills!"
Coach Stanton on Jasmine…
SS: "Jasmine has the measurable tools we look for, including impressive exit velocity and real pop in her bat. She's also a reliable defender with the arm strength to back it up."
Sariah McNabb
INF | Chandler, Ariz. | Xavier College Preparatory
- Bats/Throws: L/R
- High school coaches are Tom Sahhar and Sydnie Steffen.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner in softball and basketball.
- Plays travel ball for Arizona Storm Downes.
- Named her high school team's Defensive Player of the Year in 2025 and 2026.
- Named Best Hustler, Offensive Player, Rebounder and MVP of her high school basketball team.
- Part of the President's Club at school.
- Multi-semester honors student.
- Intended Major: Public Financial Management.
Parents are Raquel and Donovan. Has a sister named Alexis who played basketball at Syracuse and two brothers, Donovan Jr., who is committed to UNLV football and Devin, a hockey player.
Her mother played basketball at Syracuse. Her father played football and basketball for Syracuse before playing in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders (Redskins).
On Why She Chose IU…
SM: "For the community. The feeling of being on a campus that radiates joy."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
SM: To be in a space where everyone has a common goal, which to get better and be the best.
Coach Stanton on Sariah…
SS: "Sariah brings a consistent, competitive edge to the field. Her quickness, range and bat-to-ball skills makes her a threat in every phase of the game. I had the chance to watch her play basketball and saw a determined, hard-working athlete. I'm excited to help her chase her dreams at Indiana."
Harper Moore
UT | Beech Grove, Ind. | Beech Grove High School
- Bats/Throws: L/R
- High school coach is Kacy Ferrell.
- Named her high school's team MVP.
- Holds Beech Grove records in on-base percentage, batting average, steals, triples, single-season hits and has over 100 career hits.
- Named to the Indy Star's All-USA Central Indiana Super Team.
- Part of 2024 IHSAA Sectional Championship team.
- Plays travel ball for Indiana Magic Gold.
- Her team took third place at Triple Crown Nationals 2026, won the Triple Crown Nationals title in 2025.
- They finished fifth in Colorado IDT 2025 summer.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner in softball … total of 14 varsity letters (soccer – 4, basketball – 4, track – 2, softball – 4).
- Academic All-Conference all four years.
- Team Academic All-State in 2025-26.
- A top-10 scholar-athlete at Beech Grove.
- Member of the (SALT) Student Athlete Leadership Team.
- Intended Major: Biology.
Parents are Meredith and Andrew. Meredith is an IU alum. Has a sister named Malone and a brother named Bishop. Malone plays softball for Purdue and her brother is a West Virginia baseball commit.
On Why She Chose IU…
HM: "Close to home and I love the culture of the people."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
HM: "I'm excited to play with a group of girls I've grown up playing with throughout my years."
Coach Stanton on Harper…
SS: "Harper is a special multi-sport athlete. She runs well, drives the ball gap to gap and covers a lot of ground in the outfield. Her athleticism and competitiveness give her a lot of ways to impact a game."
Madison Wainwright
C | Merrillville, Ind. | Lake Central High School
- Bats/Throws: R/R
- High school coach is Yvette Tovar.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner.
- Team captain.
- Hit above .300 all four years with the program.
- Helped lead Lake Central to a 2026 4A IHSAA State Championship.
- Plays travel ball for Indiana Magic Gold Goddard
- Ranked as a 5-star recruit by OnDeck Softball.
- Academic honoree in 2025 and 2026.
- Listed at No. 9 on the Hot 100 in the Class of 2027 by Line Drive Media.
- Considered a top-5 catcher nationally by Extra Inning Softball.
- Has earned her team's sportsmanship award two years in a row.
- Intended Major: Broadcast Journalism.
Parents are Michelle and Arthur Wainwright. Has two brothers named Tre and Aiden. Tre plays basketball for Dominican University.
Both parents and an aunt and uncle are all IU alumni.
On Why She Chose IU…
MW: "The environment and the coaching staff."
On what she is most excited about joining IU Softball…
MW: "Meeting the team and being able to play under this amazing coaching staff."
Coach Stanton on Madison…
MW: "Madison has elite catching tools. Her command behind the plate and athleticism in the box are exceptional. She has a dynamic, game-changing presence. When we talk about keeping Indiana's best players home, she's exactly the caliber of athlete we mean."
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