BYU Softball Announces 2021 Signees

PROVO, Utah – Four outstanding athletes signed scholarship agreements with BYU softball and will join the Cougars for the 2022 season.

“We are extremely excited about our 2021 recruiting class,” BYU head coach Gordon Eakin said. “It will continue the high-level success we have had in recruiting great players with tremendous character. Our future is bright.”

Below is some information about each member of the 2021 signing class, as well as quotes about each student-athlete from Coach Eakin.

Jaelynn Lambert
Temecula, California | Chaparral High School | Outfield | 5-6

“Jaelynn is a five-tool athlete. She is a student of the game and has a very high softball IQ. Her athleticism, speed, power and arm strength makes her a dangerous weapon both on offense and defense. As a left-handed hitter she can bunt, slap or hit it out of the park. As an outfielder she get a great jump on the ball and covers a lot of ground. Jaelynn is a hard worker and will make an immediate impact in our line-up. She has All American potential.”

• 2021 Ranked 57th in the Extra Inning Softball Top 100
• 2020 Linfield Christian Softball Tournament Player of the Tournament
• 2019 Led Chaparral High School softball team in batting average (.440), triples and OPS (1.272)
• 2019 Player of the Game Award (three times)
• 2019 CIF Southwestern Second Team All-League
• 2019 MVP
• 2018 Led Chaparral High School softball team in home runs, RBI and hits; was second in most stolen bases
• 2018 Player of the Game Award (three times)
• 2018 CIF Southwestern Second Team All-League
• 2018 Rookie of the Year

Emma Andrewjeski
Kahlotus, Washington | Connell High School | First Base/Third Base | 6-0

“Emma is a strong athlete. She is very versatile and is fearless as she attacks any challenge. Emma can play the corners, catcher or the outfield because she is such a good athlete. Offensively she will bring great power numbers to our line-up. She can run, hit, defend and with that fearless approach the sky is the limit for Emma. We are very excited to have her join our team. Emma has the potential to set records not only at BYU but also NCAA records.”

• 2019 USA Softball 16U Washington State Champions
• 2018 All-State Honorable Mention for Catcher
• 2018 SCAC 1st Team for 3rd/Catcher
• 2018 Softball Varsity Letter
• 2017 Sterling Invite Champions
• 2017 Valley Invite 3rd Place
• 2016 Idaho ASA 12U A State Champions
• 2016 Western Nationals 12U A Champions
• 2015 NSA 12U B State Champion
• 2015 ASA 12U A NW Regional Champion

Lauren Flanders
Peachtree, Georgia | Starr’s Mill High School | Middle Infield, Outfield | 5-3

“Lauren is a fearless competitor as she plays this game. She plays the game with passion and determination.  Lauren has game changing speed and is fundamentally sound defensively. She hits left-handed and uses her speed very effectively. She can play second base or the outfield. Her work ethic is incredible, she will outwork other athletes in her drive for perfection and team success. Lauren is a team player and fits our team’s core values perfectly. She is a coach’s dream and will have a positive impact both on and off the field.”

• Records held in hits (1st, 171), runs (1st, 176), stolen bases (1st, 163), single season average (1st, .535), career average (2nd, .465) and on-base percentage (2nd, .545)
• 2020 First Team All-Region
• 2020 First Team All-County
• 2020 Region Champion
• 2020 State Runner-up
• 2020 SMHS Captain Award
• 2019 First Team All-State
• 2019 First Team All-Region
• 2019 First Team All-County
• 2019 Co-Region Player of the Year
• 2019 SMHS Defensive Player of the Year
• 2018 First Team All-Region
• 2018 First Team All-County
• 2018 SMHS Defensive Player of the Year
• 2017 First Team All-State
• 2017 First Team All-Region
• 2017 First Team All-County
• 2017 Region Champion
• 2017 SMHS Offensive Player of the Year
• 2017 SMHS Rookie of the Year

Alexis Gilio
Lafayette, Colorado | Dawson School | Second Base, Outfield | 5-9

“Alexis has limitless potential. She has all the tools and the ability to change a game with her speed. As a left-handed hitter she can bunt, slap or hit it hard. She will put great pressure on the defense. Recruited as a second baseman, Alexis can also play other positions due to her athleticism and versatility. Alexis is one of those players that completes a line-up and we have high expectations for her career. It will be exciting to see her game develop and reach those heights.”

• 2020 Extra Innings Elite Extra Top 200 recruit for 2021
• 2020 Extra Innings Top 100 infielders for 2021
• 2019 Extra Innings Elite Extra Top 200 recruit for 2021
• 2019 Extra Innings Top 100 infielders for 2021
• 2019 Select 30 National Training Camp Invite
• 2018 Extra Innings Elite Extra Top 200 recruit for 2021
• 2018 FC Rico Florida Select Team
• 2018 USA Elite Select Top Gun All-Tournament Team
• 2017 Sparkler All-Star
• 2017 Select 30
• 2017 USA Elite All-American Direct Select
• 2017 USSSA All-Star
• 2016 USA Elite All-American Direct Select
• 2016 9th Place Finish in ASA Nationals
• 2016 USSSA All-Star
• 2015 USSSA State Champion
• 2014 Tournament Co-MVP