Butler Softball has announced the signing of four standouts to national letters of intent. Gwen Baker, Alona Boydston, Paxton Law, and Paige Lillie will join the program beginning with the 2024-25 academic year.
 
"We are excited to have these young ladies commit to being Bulldogs!" expressed Head Coach Scott Hall. "We always strive to bring in quality, high-character student athletes, and I believe we have done that with this class. I have no doubt that these young ladies will thrive in the classroom and excel on the softball field. I look forward to seeing this group join us on campus and help us continue driving our program to newer heights!"
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Gwen Baker, pitcher, Milton, Wis., Milton HS
At Milton, Baker has picked up All-State, All-District, and All-Conference First Team honors. The team captain and team MVP led Wisconsin D1 with 261 strikeouts her junior season. Academically, she has been a part of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and high honor roll.
 
Coach Hall on Baker: "Gwen is an elite talent in the circle. She has all the physical tools and skillset to be a dominant pitcher in the Big East. Her ability to command the strike zone and keep hitters off balance will be very effective at the next level. I am thrilled to have her join our bullpen and look forward to working with her on a daily basis. And, I must say, she has such a fun personality that the dugout is going to get a kick out of her, for sure!" 
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Alona Boydston, catcher, Kenosha, Wis., Indian Trail HS
The three-year varsity starter at Indian Trail has earned All-State Second Team as well as All-Conference, All-County, and All-District First Team honors as a catcher. As a team captain and team MVP, she has helped lead her team to two WIAA Regional Championships. The National Honor Society member is also consistently on her school's honor roll.

Coach Hall on Boydston: "Alona will be an issue for opposing runners! Alona is high-level receiver behind the dish who can control a game in so many ways. Her ability to handle different pitchers and make them better will play well in the Big East. She's a great leader on the field and really represents the 'Field General' at the catching position."
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Paxton Law, utility, Carmel, Ind., Carmel HS
The four-year varsity athlete at Carmel is also a four-year scholar athlete who has received Academic All-Conference honors and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Coach Hall on Law: "Paxton is a true utility who will bring versatility and competitiveness to the Big East. We are excited about the chance to keep a local talent close to home. As a dual-sport athlete, she brings in some much-needed speed for the 2024 class. She packs a punch at the plate, and we are excited about her ability to compete for multiple positions on the field."
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Paige Lillie, pitcher/infielder, Appleton, Wis., Hortonville HS
The three-sport athlete at Hortonville also plays varsity volleyball and basketball and has earned the Bug Tussel Triple Threat Athlete Award. Her softball accomplishments have earned her All-Area and All-Conference First Team accolades. Ranked No. 1 in her class academically, she is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.
 
Coach Hall on Lillie: "Paige is a true competitor! Being a standout, three-sport athlete in high school has prepared her well for competition in the Big East. She is a power pitcher in the circle, but someone who also can have an impact as an infielder and at the plate. Paige loves to compete, no matter what sport is in season. I look forward to her bringing that type of personality into our program."
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