KUTZTOWN, PA. (November 30, 2009) -- The Kutztown University softball family is proud to announce the signings of four future Golden Bears to represent the maroon & gold in the coming years.

The class includes recruits Sam Derr (Lititz, PA), Jacqueline Hetzler (Washington Twp., NJ), Katie Sage Laughlin (Springfield, PA), and Kelly Goslin, (Coatesville, PA). 

Details about our new family members: 

Kelly Goslin (pitcher) is a fierce and competitive pitcher from Coatesville Area High School. Goslin is a three-year member of the all-Ches Mont League team, all-Chester County team. She participated in the annual Carpenter Cup as a member of the Chester County team. Goslin also plays volleyball. She was named to the Pennsylvania all-state second team. More than just an offensive weapon, she was a capable pitcher, first baseman and, when called upon, third baseman.

Katie Sage Laughlin (C/1B) batted .469 for Cardinal O'Hara in 2009. She also set the school record for doubles in a season (11) and drove in 21 runs. Laughlin was selected to the all-Philadelphia Catholic League teams in 2008 and 2009. 

Jacqueline Hetzler (CF) is planning to major in communications and media. Hetzler was named the winner of the Washington Township High School softball most dedicated player of the year and track and field rookie of the year. She was named the 2007 defensive player of the year. 

Sam Derr (P/OF) tossed a perfect game in the Lancaster-Lebanon League quarterfinals against Annville-Cleona. She was named to the Lancaster-Lebanon all-league team four times. Derr was named Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009. She helped Warwick finish with as District Three runner up.

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