Two players signed to join the UT Tyler Softball program, head coach Dani Price announced this week.
The first of the two signees is Dani Maloney from John Paul II High School in Irving Texas. The infielder brings an impressive resume to East Texas, winning the Newcomer of the Year award for District 7-6A in 2024, and Offensive Player of the Year in 2025. She was also named First Team All-District in both years while succeeding in the classroom, earning Academic All District in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, Maloney earned TAPPS Academic All State honors along with being named to the TAPPS 1st Team All State and TAPPS District 2-6A Offensive MVP. Off the diamond, she has shown her character winning the John Paull II High School MVP.
Price added another talented infielder on signing day as Torin Tucker from Boerne Champion HS in Boerne Texas signed up to be a future Patriot. Tucker will head to East Texas with some impressive accolades as she was named First Team All-District for District 26-5A in 2024,2025 and 2026. The senior wrapped up her 2026 season with a .442 BA, .538 OBP, and 12 SB which earned her Boerne Champion Co-Offensive Player of the Year. In the classroom Tucker was awarded Academic All-District honors from 2024-2026. Heading into her senior season with the Chargers, Tucker was named one of TX Prep Varsity's Top 2nd Baseman for 2027. Off the diamond the future Patriot is a staple in the Boerne community earning the Champion Way Award for Leadership while being a member of Leadership Council, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
When asked about the impact they are hoping Maloney and Tucker will bring to the UT Tyler Softball program, Coach Price said, "I couldn't be more excited about bringing two high-caliber competitors and high-character people to UT Tyler! They are skilled defenders with high softball IQ's that will add to our infield and bring an aggressive mentality to the offensive side of the game. We can't wait to have them in a Patriot uniform!"
