BILLINGS, Mont. – The Montana State University Billings softball team announced the signings of four walk-on student athletes for the 2019-20 season. Darian Olin (Ellensburg, Washington), Allison Hochhalter (Frenchtown, Montana), Leslie Jones (Spokane, Washington), and Kylee Stoll (Great Falls, Montana) bring head coach Lisa McKinney's off-season acquisition to 10 recruits. With the four signings, the Yellowjackets have added depth to the catching position and versatile players in the field.

2019-20 MSUB Softball Recruiting Class

Player	Position	Hometown	College/High School
Shelby Marquardt	Second Base/Outfield	Sparks, NV	Edward C. Reed High School
Rylee Waggoner	Outfield	Aurora, CO	Eaglecrest High School
Marin Penney	Third Base/Utility	Portland, OR	Lake Oswego High School
Julia Qualteri	Pitcher	Parker, CO	Ponderosa High School
Britzy Hockett	Outfield	Toutle Lake, WA	Centralia/Toutle Lake High School
Taylor Anderson	Catcher	Maple Valley, WA	North Idaho/Tahoma High School
Darian Olin	Infield	Ellensburg, WA	Bellevue/Ellensburg High School
Allison Hochhalter	Outfield/Catcher	Frenchtown, MT	Spokane Falls/Frenchtown High School
Leslie Jones	Shortstop/Third Base/Catcher	Spokane, WA	Spokane Falls/Shandle Park High School
Kylee Stoll	Utility/Second Base	Great Falls, MT	Great Falls High School

Darian Olin
Ellensburg, Washington
5-3, Infielder
Intended Major: Health and Human Performance
 
Olin brings two years of college experience at Bellevue College and will be an MSUB junior this spring. Last season, she was named NWAC north region second team and led the conference with 44 runs batted in. Olin is an excellent student and made the dean's list as a sophomore and freshman. She was also honored academic all-American and spring academic excellence last season.
 
A three-sport high school athlete, Olin lettered in softball, basketball, and volleyball with four years on the varsity softball squad. Under head coach Scott Grant, Olin's teams combined for a 97-17 overall record. As a senior captain, Olin was named first team all-conference and scholar athlete. As starting shortstop, she was also the conference leader in runs batted in and Kittitas County female athlete of the year. Ellensburg high school qualified for the state tournament all four seasons of Olin's tenure.
 
Coach McKinney on Olin: "Darian comes to us from Bellevue Community College. She is a solid utility player that comes from a winning program. Darian comes to us as a third baseman/middle infielder. We look forward to her competing for the Yellowjackets and bringing more positive energy to the team."
 
Olin on choosing MSUB: "I chose MSUB because as soon as I walked on the campus I felt at home. I was very impressed with how the softball program was run and the things they valued. I felt very welcomed by both coaches and staff. MSUB has the program that fits my career goals and I am really looking forward to being a part of this program."
 
Allison Hochhalter
Frenchtown, Montana
5-6, Outfield/Catcher
Intended Major: Criminal Justice
 
Hochhalter has two years of college experience at Spokane Falls Community College. In 2018, she was on the honor roll and last season was academic all-conference. A three sport athlete at Frenchtown High School, Hochhalter was team captain in softball, volleyball, and basketball. On the field she participated in the softball all-star game.
 
Coach McKinney on Hochhalter: "Allison comes to us from Spokane Falls Community College. She is a Montanan native, and won championships at Frenchtown High School. Her time at junior college should help her lead our team as an upperclassmen. She will also give us some more depth in the catching position."
 
Hochhalter on choosing MSUB: "I decided to attend MSUB due to my love for the state. I grew up and have spent my whole life in Montana and know that I will spend as much of my life here that I am able too. It was always a goal of mine to play softball in my home state and I am lucky to be playing in a city that so much of my family lives in. I know Montana State Billings has the education program that I feel fits me best. I am excited to be a Jacket."
 
Leslie Jones
Spokane, Washington
5-3, Shortstop/Third Base/Catcher
Intended Major: Criminal Justice
 
Jones played at Spokane Falls Community College from 2016 to 2018 and maintained a 3.75 GPA. On the field she was the Spokane Falls Community College Golden Glove award winner. In 2018 she was named academic all-conference as an honor roll student. At Shandle Park High School, Jones was a four year letter winner as a catcher and helped the Highlanders to a 64-29 overall record under head coach Guy Perham.
 
Coach McKinney on Jones: "Leslie also comes from Spokane Falls Community College. While there she played shortstop and third base. She was also a starting catcher during her high school time. She is a true utility player that could help us out in several different positions."

Jones on choosing MSUB: "I choose to attend MSUB because I have heard great things about the school academically and athletically by friends and family that have previously attend Montana State University Billings. I think this school is a great place for me to continue my academic and athletic careers."
 
Kylee Stoll
Great Falls, Montana
5-3, Utility/Second Base
Intended Major: Undecided
 
Stoll comes to the 'Jackets having played four years of second base at Great Falls High School under head coach Mike Coleman. Over her tenure, the Bison went 86-17 overall and Stoll won four letters. As a freshman, Stoll was named most inspirational player. As a sophomore she was rookie of the year and most improved player. As a junior she earned academic all-state and as a senior, Stoll was named second team all-state. In her final two seasons, she helped the Bison win back-to-back state championships.
 
Coach McKinney on Stoll: "Kylee comes from a winning program, Great Falls High School. She is a defensive specialist and we look forward to her contributing to our team."
 
Stoll on choosing MSUB: "MSUB is a great school where I am able to take my academics and athletics to the next level while being close to home."