LAKE CHARLES – McNeese softball head coach James Landreneau announced the signing of five student-athletes to join the Cowgirls for the 2028 season as part of Wednesday's, Nov. 11, opening day of the early signing period.

The 2028 signing class features outfielders Mallory Carver (Blanchard, La.) and Maliyah Harrison (Conroe, Texas), infielders Amiyah Wilson (Alexandria, La.) and Corinne Henderson (Livingston, Texas), and pitcher Makenzie Dillon (Cypress, Texas).

"This is an exciting day for our program because this class addresses key areas while staying true to our recruiting philosophy. Mia brings dynamic athleticism and speed, Amiyah and Corinne add impact power, Makenzie gives us a highly intelligent left-handed pitcher, and Mallory is an elite defensive catcher who understands how to lead a game. Beyond their abilities on the field, each of these young women comes from great families, possesses high character, and represents what McNeese Softball is all about. We're thrilled to welcome them to Poke Nation," said Landreneau.

"What excites me most about this class is not just what they can do today, but who they can become. They are talented players, but they are also driven, coachable, and committed to excellence. Those qualities have always been the foundation of successful teams at McNeese, and we believe this group has a chance to leave a lasting impact on our program."
 
Mallory Carver, Outfield, Blanchard, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy)
• Five-time state champion 
• Five-time district champs 
• National Champion (Maxpreps)
• Five-time all-district 
• Two-time all-city 
 
Makenzie Dillon, Pitcher, Cypress, Texas (Waller High)
2024
• 15-6A second team all-district (Pitcher)
• 15-6A academic all-district
• Waller HS Playoff Pitcher of the Year
2025
• 16-6A first team all-district (Pitcher/First Base)
• 16-6A academic all-district
• NFCA Scholar Athlete
• Team MVP
2026
• THSCA 6A Super Elite Team 
• 16-6A Offensive MVP
• 16-6A first team all-district (Pitcher/First Base)
• 16-6A academic all-district
• NFCA Scholar Athlete
• Team MVP
• Broken Season Single Records for Batting Average, OPS, Slugging Percent, and Doubles
 
Amiyah Wilson, Infield, Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior High)
2024 
• District 2-5A (1st team DP)
•  Team offensive MVP, 
• First team Rapides Parish, 
• First team all-state (LSWA) 
• Second team all-state (LSCA)   
2025
• Team offensive MVP
• First team all-Rapides Parish
• First team all-district
• First team all-state LSWA, 
• First team all-Cenla (Third Base) 
• ACA Cenla athlete of the week   
2026
• Team offensive MVP
• First team Rapides Parish, 
• First team District 2-5-A (Utility)
• Honorable mention LSWA, 
• First team All-Cenla (Third base)   
 
Corinne Henderson, Infield, Livingston, Texas (Livingston High)
2024
• Second team all-district (basketball)
• Academic all-district softball, basketball, volleyball
2025
• Second team all-district (volleyball)
• First team all-district (basketball)
• Offensive MVP (basketball)
• Academic all-district softball, basketball, volleyball 
• Defensive player of the year (softball)
2026
• Second team all-district (volleyball)
• First team all-district basketball
• Academic all-district softball, basketball, volleyball 
• MVP (softball)
• Offensive player of the year (softball)
• National Honor Society
 
Maliyah Harrison, Outfield, Conroe, Texas (Conroe High)
• First team all-district
• Academic all-district
• National honors society
 
 
2028 McNEESE SOFTBALL SIGNEES
Mallory Carver, Outfield, Blanchard, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy)
Makenzie Dillon, Pitcher, Cypress, Texas (Waller High)
Amiyah Wilson, Infield, Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior High)
Corinne Henderson, Infield, Livingston, Texas (Livingston High)
Maliyah Harrison, Outfield, Conroe, Texas (Conroe High)