WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Midwestern State coach Brady Tigert has constructed a solid tradition of success since the school resurrected its softball program in 2004.
 
The Mustangs has amassed six NCAA South Central Regional appearances, two Lone Star Conference titles and four LSC North Division championships in its eighth season of softball.
 
MSU is coming off its best season in 2010 as it posted an LSC record 54 wins and fell on victory shy of its first NCAA Division II World Series appearance.
 
The Mustangs are off to its best start in program history this season but with the announcement of MSU's 2011 signing class, Tigert believes the future of the program is in good hands.
 
'I'm very excited about this class," Tigert said. "I know they will uphold the successful traditions of Midwestern softball."
 
The class of five includes a pair of pitching standouts and three top-notch hitters.
 
Healdton (Okla.) High's Lindsi Glenn and Burkburnett High's Brenna Hennan have experienced highly prep careers.
 
Glenn posted a 49-17 mark with a 1.09 ERA during her four prep seasons at Healdton High School where she helped the Bulldogs to four state tournament appearances.
 
"Lindsi is a left-handed pitcher who will keep batters off balance," Tigert said.
 
Brenna Hennan pitched Burkburnett High to consecutive district titles while weaving 33 shutouts and 18 no-hitters over the past two seasons for the Bulldogs.
 
"Brenna will be the foundation to our pitching staff next year," Tigert said.
 
Waco Midway High School product Kelly Schaefer headlines a trio of position players who have tasted success at the prep level.
 
Schaefer helped the Panthers to three deep playoff runs including a Texas Class 4A state championship in 2010. The multi-sport athlete was a part of six district champions at MHS including a three in softball and three in volleyball.
 
"I'm very excited about Kelley," Tigert said. "She will be an impact player from the start for us."
 
McKinney High's Lisa Licata displayed her versatility earning District 9-4A Utility Player of the Year honors, but is a force at the plate as well. She hit .375 with eight stolen bases last spring for the Lions before coming on strong during the summer club months hitting .418 with 16 stolen bases.
 
"Dynamite comes in small packages," Tigert said. "Lisa has speed, strength and talent. We expect her to be an impact player at many positions."
 
Burkburnett High's Brooke Hennan fills out the signing class and will give the Mustangs another solid option behind the plate where she was named District 5-3A's Catcher of the Year in 2010.
 
"Brooke is very talented," Tigert said. "We look forward to seeing what she can do on the field."
 
Midwestern State battles Texas Woman's University in its home opener Friday morning to kick off the MSU Invitational No. 1. First pitch is set for 11 a.m.
  

2011 Signing Class
Player				Pos.	Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
Lindsi Glenn				P	5-5	Fr.	Healdton, Okla./Healdton HS
Brenna Hennan				P	5-4	Fr.	Wichita Falls, Texas/Burkburnett HS
Brooke Hennan				C	5-5	Fr.	Wichita Falls, Texas/Burkburnett HS
Lisa Licata				IF/OF	5-1	Fr.	McKinney, Texas/McKinney HS
Kelley Schaefer				IF	5-9	Fr.	Waco, Texas/Midway HS
Lindsi Glenn
Pos					Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
P					5-5	Fr.	Healdton, Okla./Healdton HS
Noteables: posted a 49-17 mark with a 1.09 ERA during collegiate career at Healdton (Okla.) High School... helped Bulldogs qualify for four state tournaments during her prep career while earning four letters for coach Joel Bradberry... posted a 14-3 mark with a 0.88 ERA while leading HHS to a state runner-up showing in 2010... won 23 games as a sophomore in 2008... was ESPN 360 No. 2 ranked Oklahoma Class 2A pitcher in 2008 and 2009... named All-Ardmore Super Team pitcher in 2008, 2009 and 2010...member of the American Freedom Gold U18 club team... helped club teams to an AFA National Champions 2005 and three state championships... also played for Oklahoma Slammers 12U, Oklahoma Pride 14U and Texas Glory 16U... member of the National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society and was the Geometry Student of the Year in 2008... daughter of Ronald R. and Susan E. Glenn...
What coach Tigert said: "Lindsi is a left-handed pitcher who will keep batters off balance."
Brenna Hennan
Pos					Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
P					5-4	Fr.	Wichita Falls, Texas/Burkburnett HS
Noteables: pitched Burkburnett (Texas) High to consecutive District 5-3A championships (2009 and 2010) as a three-year starter for coach and uncle Allen Hennan... garnered Times Record News Diamond Dozen and District 5-3A MVP honors after posting a 0.51 ERA with 236 strikouts, 16 shutouts and 10 no-hitters as a junior in 2010... earned Times Record News Red River Diamond Dozen MVP and all-district accolades after posting a .079 ERA with 306 strikeouts, 17 shutouts and eight no-hitters during junior season of 2010... competes for coach Henry Trevino on club Team Mizuno Gold... helped club team Blasters to a Texas ASA state champiosnip and a Top 10 nationals finish in 2004 before leading club to World Series and Texas State 16U runner-up finish in 2008... member of the National Honor Society and Peer Assistance Leadership Service (PALS)... daughter of David and Lisa Hennan...
What coach Tigert said: "Brenna will be foundation of our pitching staff next year."
Brooke Hennan
Pos					Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
C					5-5	Fr.	Wichita Falls, Texas/Burkburnett HS
Noteables: helped Burkburnett (Texas) High School to back-to-back District 5-3A titles (2009 and 2010) while competing for coach and uncle Allen Hennan... named District 5-3A Catcher of the Year in 2010 and was a second-team all-league selection as a sophomore in 2009... earned USSSA World Series all-tournament honors after helping club team - Wichita Falls Blasters - to a USSSA World Series and Texas State runner-up showing in 2008 while playing for coach and father David Hennan... daughter of David and Lisa Hennan...
What coach Tigert said: "Brooke is very talented. We look forward to seeing what she can do on the field."
Lisa Licata
Pos					Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
IF/OF					5-1	Fr.	McKinney, Texas/McKinney HS
Noteables: four-year starter for coach Jeremy Greenway at McKinney (Texas) High School... helped Lionettes to a District 9-4A championship as a sophomore in 2009...  hit .375 with a .462 on-base percentage and eight stolen bases while earning District 9-4A Utlility Player of the Year following junior season of 2010... a second-team all-district pick as a sophomore and was named MHS Lionette of the Year in 2009...  hit .418 with 18 stolen bases during 2010 club season while playing for coach Randall Trout on American Freedom Gold... also played on club level for Texas Glory Gold U18 (2009-10), Ringors U18 (2008-09), Black Widows 16U (2006-07) and McKinney Fireballs (2002-06)... member of the National Honor Society, MHS Athletic Leadership Council and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)... daughter of Richard and Maria Licata...
What coach Tigert said: "Dynamite comes in small packages. Lisa has speed, strength and talent. We expect her to be an impact player at many positions."
Kelley Schaefer
Pos					Ht.	Class	Hometown/High School
IF					5-9	Fr.	Waco, Texas/Midway HS
Noteables: three-year starter in softball and volleyball at Midway High School in Waco, Texas... earned Waco Tribune Herald Super CenTex first team and first-team All-District 8-4A honors while leading Panthers to a Texas Class 4A State Championship as a junior on the softball diamond in 2010... gained all-state tournament honors as a catcher... earned second-team all-district honors in softball helping Midway High to a regional quarterfinal showing in 2009... part of MHS' Class 4A state semifinal team as a junior in 2007... played a role in six district championships from her freshman through junior years including three in volleyball and three in softball... earned All-Midway Award following 2009-10 academic year... led Houston-based club Texas Sudden Impact Gold to a Top 15 showing at ASA and Premiere nationals in summer of 2010... competed for Dallas-based Texas Fusion 16U during the Summer of 2009... member of the National Honor Society... granted Spirit of Midway Award - given for academics, involvement and volunteerism - three times... daughter of Russell and Brenda Schaefer...
What coach Tigert said: "I'm very excited about Kelley. She will be an impact player from the start for us."