BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball and Head Coach Amy Tudor have announced two signees for the 2027 signing class. The class features a right-handed pitcher from New York and an infielder from Tennessee.
"We are excited to welcome Isabella and Reed to our program," said Head Coach Amy Tudor. "Adding a pitcher who can throw several speeds, and a versatile utility/catcher gives us valuable depth at both positions. They are both excellent in the classroom and competitors on the field. We are excited to see them develop and impact our program"
Isabella Kolinsky
Buffalo, New York | Mount St. Mary Academy | RHP
For her Mount St. Mary squad, Kolinsky recorded 351 strikeouts over 183 innings. Her performance earned her First Team All-Catholic honors during her sophomore and junior seasons, along with Pitcher of the Year honors in her junior campaign. The Buffalo native also helped lead her team to a first-place finish in 2026.
Kolinsky competed at a high level in travel ball with Impact Caymol McMullen 16U (46-13) and NB Wildcats 16U Gallivan (31-9-1), while also competing nationally with Impact Caymol Premier 16U and 18U. With the NB Wildcats, Kolinsky helped her team finish as runners-up at the Eastern National Championships and reach the NFGSA 16U Gold Championship. With Impact Caymol, she posted a 1.74 ERA, a .213 batting average against and 76 strikeouts across 53 innings. Additionally, Kolinsky was named MVP and Best Teammate for the Wildcats.
Reed Jackson
Paris, Tennessee | Henry County High School | 3B/C/UT
Starting 69 games in 2025 and 2026, Jackson helped lead Henry County to three district championships, three region championships and one Class 4A State Tournament appearance, where the team finished fourth. In spring 2026, Henry County posted a 30-9 record. Jackson recorded a .483 batting average with 15 home runs across 120 at-bats in 2026. She earned numerous individual accolades throughout her high school career, including All-District honors in 2024 and 2026, All-Tournament honors in 2025 and 2026, a spot on the 2025 TSSAA Class 4A All-State Team, West Tennessee Class 4A All-State honors and West Tennessee Class 4A Miss Softball honors.
Jackson also competed at a high level in travel ball, helping her team earn several notable finishes, including first place at the Rey Seymour Invite Showcase, an undefeated run at the Eastern Elite Tournament and a third-place finish at the AFCS Alliance Nationals. Her team also captured the Top 25 Scenic City Championship in spring 2026 and earned co-champion honors in fall 2026. Individually, Jackson recorded 18 home runs and 84 RBIs across the 2025 and 2026 seasons and was named to the Top 25 All-Tournament Team at Scenic City in spring 2026.
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