Softball Signs Three To 2025 Class
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Softball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida softball coach Tim Walton and his staff are excited to announce the addition of three future Gators with the signing of their athletics aid agreement on Wednesday.
Makenna Bellaire, Kalie Matsuno and Kylie Shaw make up Florida's 2025 signing class.
Shaw and Bellaire become the 103rd and 104th Gator signees from the Sunshine State, while Matsuno is the 32nd signee in program history from California.
"I'm very excited about this signing class. Even though it's a small class, it addresses some big needs in our program," Walton said. "We add speed and versatility in the outfield with Kylie Shaw, we add a shortstop that has played at a high level in both high school and travel ball in Kalie Matsuno and we add an all-state catcher in Makenna Bellaire. All three of them play championship-level softball and have extremely high work ethic. We're excited that they're Gators."
Makenna Bellaire, Kalie Matsuno and Kylie Shaw make up Florida's 2025 signing class.
Shaw and Bellaire become the 103rd and 104th Gator signees from the Sunshine State, while Matsuno is the 32nd signee in program history from California.
"I'm very excited about this signing class. Even though it's a small class, it addresses some big needs in our program," Walton said. "We add speed and versatility in the outfield with Kylie Shaw, we add a shortstop that has played at a high level in both high school and travel ball in Kalie Matsuno and we add an all-state catcher in Makenna Bellaire. All three of them play championship-level softball and have extremely high work ethic. We're excited that they're Gators."
Makenna Bellaire
| Hometown | Lutz, Fla. |
|---|---|
| B/T | R/R |
| Position | Catcher |
| High School | Land O' Lakes |
| Travel Team | Virginia Unity Johnson/Ricks |
High School/Travel Ball
- Three-time First Team All-State
- Three-time First Team All-Sunshine Athletic Conference (Pasco County)
- FACA District 10 Player of the Year
- Three-time All-State Scholar Athlete
More from Makenna Bellaire
"I chose Florida because I love the campus and the people I will be surrounded by every day. It's an amazing softball program and school and I'm excited to play great softball while getting a great education. I want to, and believe we can, compete and win for NCAA titles. I also want to earn my law degree from Florida."
"I chose Florida because I love the campus and the people I will be surrounded by every day. It's an amazing softball program and school and I'm excited to play great softball while getting a great education. I want to, and believe we can, compete and win for NCAA titles. I also want to earn my law degree from Florida."
Kalie Matsuno
| Hometown | Cerritos, Cali. |
|---|---|
| B/T | R/R |
| Position | Infield |
| High School | Los Alamitos |
| Travel Team | OC Batbusters Stith |
High School/Travel Ball
- Los Alamitos Softball Rookie of the Year
- Los Alamitos Softball – First Team All-League
More from Kalie Matsuno
"I chose Florida because it has both strong softball and academic programs. It allows me to be in an environment where I can grow as a player and a person and compete at the highest level. My goals at Florida are to get my degree, compete for championships and become an All-American."
"I chose Florida because it has both strong softball and academic programs. It allows me to be in an environment where I can grow as a player and a person and compete at the highest level. My goals at Florida are to get my degree, compete for championships and become an All-American."
Kylie Shaw
| Hometown | Estero, Fla. |
|---|---|
| B/T | L/R |
| Position | Outfield |
| High School | Evangelical Christian School |
| Travel Team | Sparks Elite Stewart/Ross |
High School/Travel Ball
- 2024 Class 2A State Championship
- First-Team All-State Class 2A
- 2023 18U Platinum Championship
More from Kylie Shaw
"I chose Florida because of the culture and atmosphere of the program. The coaching staff is one of a kind. It is an everything school – from academics to athletics. My goals at Florida are to win an NCAA Championship with my teammates, become an All-American and graduate with my degree."
"I chose Florida because of the culture and atmosphere of the program. The coaching staff is one of a kind. It is an everything school – from academics to athletics. My goals at Florida are to win an NCAA Championship with my teammates, become an All-American and graduate with my degree."
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