MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State softball head coach Kristle Wolcott is excited to announce the five new players that will be joining the Mavericks. Maggie Allen, Aubrey Charpentier, Teagan Graham, Adele Tompsett, and Mandi Weis are set to join the program for the 2027-28 season.
 
"We are beyond excited for our 2027 class.  This class brings a mix of speed, power, competitiveness, and a strong desire to win," said Wolcott. "They are all stellar students and even better people.  We look forward to blending them with our team to continue our Maverick Softball tradition."
 
Maggie Allen comes to Minnesota State from Waukee Northwest High School. The 5-foot-4 Waukee, Iowa, native is a five-year letter winner for head coach Carrie Eby and played a key role in leading the Wolves to back-to-back Iowa Class 5A State Championships during her sophomore and junior seasons. An Honorable Mention All-Conference selection and National Honor Society member, Allen plans to major in marketing. Maggie is the daughter of Dave and Ellie Allen enjoys working out, shopping, going on walks, and spending time with friends and family.
 
"Maggie comes from a winning program and is someone who has played under the big lights," said Wolcott. "With multiple state championships under her belt at the shortstop position she knows what it takes to compete at a high level. She's a team first type of teammate and always has a smile on her face, seeing her love for the game is evident."
 
Aubrey Charpentier joins Minnesota State following a historic prep career in Minnesota. The 5-foot-6 North Branch native made school history as the first three-year team captain for the Vikings, earning her captain status as a sophomore while serving as a five-year varsity starter and five-time letter winner under head coach Kathy Crudo. A multi-time All-Section selection and Academic All-Conference honoree, Charpentier earned All-Conference honors and was named the Mississippi 8 Defensive Player of the Year in 2026, building on a standout freshman season where she earned Defensive MVP honors while leading North Branch to the MSHSL State Softball Tournament. The NBAHS ExCEL Award recipient, who also competed for two seasons on the school's trap shooting team, comes to Mankato with an undecided major. Aubrey is the daughter of Jeff and Courtney Charpentier. She loves the outdoors where she enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outside.
 
"Aubrey is a hardworking, keep her head down and continue to get better student-athlete," said Wolcott. "She covers ground in the outfield and brings a lot of power at the plate. She's been coached at a high level and will be able to adapt to the college level quickly."
 
Teagan Graham is a Le Sueur native and is a five-time varsity letter winner and a starting leadoff hitter since her eighth-grade season. A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower with experience across the middle infield and outfield, Graham earned Second Team All-State honors in 2026 alongside back-to-back All-Section selections (2025, 2026) and three consecutive All-Conference nods (2024-2026). She also helped lead the Giants to a fifth-place state tournament finish as a seventh grader, a third-place state finish as an eighth grader, and a section runner-up finish as a junior starting at shortstop. Teagan plans to major in dental hygiene in Mankato. Graham is the daughter of Casie and Bob Graham enjoys lifting, hot pilates, going on walks, shopping, playing with her dogs, and spending time with family.
 
"Teagan brings us versatility with her speed both defensively and offensively," said Wolcott. "She's a triple threat at the plate, making it hard for defenses to defend. We are excited to continue to keep local talent here in Mankato."
  
A dynamic left-handed outfielder out of Marian High School, Adele Tompsett comes to Minnesota State following a standout career in Nebraska. The 5-foot-8 Omaha native brings versatility to the Maverick outfield with experience across left, center, and right field, starring for Marian under head coach Abby Russell and competing on the travel circuit with Nebraska Reign National 18u. Tompsett plans to major in business or pre-law upon her arrival in Mankato. Off the diamond, she enjoys reading, lifting, and traveling.
 
"Adele is an outfielder who is hungry to win. She is also coming off a career year in her senior season, she's ready to make the next step," said Wolcott. "With a great mix of speed and power from the left side, she brings more pop to our lineup. We can't wait to see what she is able to achieve in the purple and gold." 
  
A versatile infielder and catcher out of Gretna East High School, Amanda Weis joins Minnesota State following a strong career in Nebraska. The 5-foot-5 Gretna native is a proven run producer across the diamond, demonstrating strong versatility with experience at catcher, shortstop, and third base while competing for Gretna East and in travel softball. Weis was an impactful middle-of-the-order bat for the Griffins, helping propel Gretna East through the NSAA Class B State Championships while ranking among the top power hitters in Nebraska Class B. Amanda plans on majoring in construction management while at Minnesota State.
 
"Mandi is coming off of a career year in high school, helping lead her team to a runner up finish," said Wolcott. "She brings versatility to the infield and the ability to change the game with one swing. We are thrilled to officially have her a part of the Maverick family."
 
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