Bancroft Native Riley Stiles Signs with Ignite for 2025
Wausau, WI- Riley Stiles, a right-handed pitcher from Lake Forest College, has signed with Wausau Ignite Softball for 2025.
RHP– Riley Stiles| 5’7” | R/R | Junior | Lake Forest College
Stiles is originally from Bancroft, Wisconsin, and previously played at Rock Valley College before transferring. Last summer, she played with the Mankato Habaneros and is excited to continue to be a part of the growth of Northwoods League Softball.
So far this season, Stiles has commanded the game with a 7-4 record and a 2.30 ERA. Through 67 innings pitched, she has notched 31 strikeouts with a .289 batting average against. Earlier this spring, Stiles earned Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Opening Day for Wausau Ignite Softball is Tuesday, June 10th against the La Crosse Steam at Athletic Park in Wausau. All tickets are on sale now, including single game, season tickets, group tickets, and select packages! Get yours today to catch all the action by calling 715-845-5055 or by going to www.ignitesoftball.com.
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Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
