Two Clarksville softball players recently signed letters of intent to continue their academic and playing careers at the collegiate level.
Happy signing day to our @claire_lodge25 💕🥎 NIACC is getting a good one! pic.twitter.com/Hok3sdariy
— Clarksville Indian Softball (@SoftballIndian) November 14, 2024
Shortstop Claire Lodge signed with the North Iowa Area Community College program. A Class 1A Honorable Mention All-State selection, Lodge hit .486 and had a team-high 22 extra-base hits in the 2024 season. She has started each game of her high school career, which began in her eighth grade season.
Our next signee is Claire Lodge from Clarksville, IA.
Claire is a 4X all conference, all district, and all state selection. Claire has also helped her team to 2 state tournament appearances!
Welcome Claire! pic.twitter.com/NiytpiQwTH
— NIACC Trojan Softball (@NIACCTrojanSB) November 19, 2024
And happy signing day to our Emmalee Manwarren 💕🥎 DMACC is lucky to have you! pic.twitter.com/eegQNIO5lU
— Clarksville Indian Softball (@SoftballIndian) November 14, 2024
Catcher Emmalee Manwarren signed with the Des Moines Area Community College program. A Class 1A First Team All-State selection, Manwarren hit a team-high .553 in 2024 with a near-perfect fielding percentage. She’s been a master of small-ball, reaching base many times via bunts and recording 21 stolen bases last season.
Both Manwarren and Lodge will complete their high school careers in the 2025 summer season before heading to their college programs.
