STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford grew stronger when Maddy Dwyer and Tally Thomas signed National Letters of Intent recently to join the team in the fall of 2017.
"Maddy and Tally will be a great additions in our 2017 class," said Stanford head coach Rachel Hanson. "They'll both fit right into our culture – high standards, hard work and excellent teammates."
The duo boasts a wealth of club and high school accomplishments, both individually and as part of their teams.
"Maddy will be a big addition to our pitching staff, and Tally's athleticism will allow her to impact our team offensively and defensively right out of the gates," added Hanson.
Maddy Dwyer
Orange, Calif.
Orange Lutheran
SoCal Athletics
Pitcher | R/R
@maddy__dwyer
- OC Varsity Pitcher of the Year in 2016
- Three-time first-team All-CIF Southern Section (2014-16)
- Two-time Max Preps All-American (2014, 2016)
- National Honor Society member
- Three-time High Honor Roll (2014-16)
- California Scholarship Federation member (2014-16)
In the Words of Coach Hanson
"Maddy will be an excellent addition to our pitching staff. She knows how to win the big games, learns extremely quickly from her mistakes, and has a fearless approach regardless of who she's facing. We won't hesitate to hand her the ball in any situation."
Tally Thomas
Auburn, Wash.
Federal Way
WA Ladyhawks Miller
Outfield | R/R
- First-team All-South Puget Sound League
- Eight-time varsity letterman
- Finished third in Washington state wrestling competition
- International Cambridge honors student
- American Sign Language student interpreter
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Student of the Year
In the Words of Coach Hanson
"Tally is one of the most high-energy, positive players we've ever recruited, and she uses that to make everyone around her better. A multi-sport athlete in swimming, wrestling, and golf, her athleticism is impressive. I'm certain Tally will have an immediate positive impact on and off the field."