Softball Announces First-Year Class Ahead of 2026 Season

HANOVER, N.H. – Jen Williams, the Head Coach of Dartmouth Softball, has announced the first-year class of six student-athletes who have joined the Big Green this fall.

"This incoming class is a talented, hardworking group from all corners of the country. We know they'll hit the ground running in Fall Ball," Williams said. "We're excited to welcome them to DSB and see what impact they have on our program!"

Scarlett Nagy

Catcher/Infielder | Monroe, Wash. | Monroe High School

Before Dartmouth: Was a four-year varsity letter winner in softball and a team captain… Earned fifth place 3A State (2022), 7th place 3A State (2024)... Was a 3A State participant (2025), two-time first Team All Conference (2024, 2025) and 2nd Team All Area (2024)... Has the Monroe High School all-time career home run record with 30 and the Monroe High School all-time career RBI record with 123… Was a letter winner in Volleyball (2022).

Why Dartmouth?: "I chose Dartmouth for the amazing academic opportunities and to compete at the Division I level. I was also attracted to the beautiful scenery and tight-knit community Dartmouth offers."

Samantha Gresham

Outfielder | Anaheim, Calif. | Canyon High School

Before Dartmouth: Was a four-year varsity scholar athlete… Named the Female Athlete Scholar of the Year at Canyon High School in 2025… Earned first team All-League Crestview League, All County CIF, Defensive Player of the Year (2024), Offensive Player of the Year (2023), Coach's Award 2022… Was a Hall of Fame inductee for softball in 2025.

Why Dartmouth?: "I chose Dartmouth because of the tight-knit community, natural beauty, and academics."

Charley Maddox

Right Handed Pitcher | Orange Park, Fla. | Oakleaf High School

Before Dartmouth: Was a four-year letter winner, as well as a senior scholar athlete… Was named a three-time all Clay County, two-time all First Coast, 6A District 3 player of the year, three-time FACA all-state and three-time FACA academic all-state.

Why Dartmouth?: "I chose Dartmouth because it felt like a place where I could be all in academically, athletically, and personally. The close community, strong academics, and the chance to play Division I softball made it stand out."

Sydney Herrmann

First base/Infielder | Greenwood, Ind. | Center Grove

Before Dartmouth: Was a four-year varsity letter winner, team MVP (2025) and Center Grove High School Hall of Fame Inductee… Was named to the Indy Star's Central Indiana Super Team in (2024, 2025)... Earned the 4A Indiana High School Softball State Mental Attitude award… Was named a PGF Regional All-American x2, 2025 Johnson County Player of the Year, 4x County Champion, State Final Four 2024, State Runner up 2025, PGF National Runner up, IDT Champion and Runner up… Was nationally ranked No. 62 by Extra Innings.

Why Dartmouth?: "I chose Dartmouth because it felt like a place where I could be all in academically, athletically, and personally. The close community, strong academics, and the chance to play Division I softball made it stand out."

Sophie Nachman

Infielder | San Clemente, Calif. | San Clemente High School

Before Dartmouth: Named to the Second Team League and Second Team All-League… Was a four-year letter winner in softball and an OC Senior All-Star nominee/player… Named a 2025 Female Athlete of the Year Nominee.

Why Dartmouth?: "I chose Dartmouth because it felt like a place where I could be all in academically, athletically, and personally. The close community, strong academics, and the chance to play Division I softball made it stand out."

Hayvin Barclay

Outfielder | Cedartown, Ga. | Cedartown High School

Before Dartmouth: Was a four year letter winner in softball and basketball… Named First Team All-Region three times… Earned Second Team All-State… Ranked in the top ten of her class.

Why Dartmouth?: I chose Dartmouth because of the close family-like community.

Schedules