ROCHESTER, Mich. — Oakland softball head coach Lauren Karn announced the Golden Grizzlies' 2022 signing class on Friday. The class comprises of five student-athletes who will join the softball program in the fall of 2022. 


Kamryn Troyer
OF — 5-4 — R/R — Centreville, Mich. (Centreville)

Highlights
• Three-year letterwinner at Centreville High School
• Two-time All-Conference honoree
• Named to the 2021 All-District Team 
• Hit .554 with an .635 on-base percentage and 24 stolen bases as a junior
• Tied a state record with two home runs in the first inning against Niles-Brandywine (5/7/21). She finished the game 4-for-4 with three homers and six RBIs
• Plays travel ball for Hurricanes Prime Time and Finesse
• Earned all-region and all-conference accolades in volleyball
• Two-time Scholar Athlete 
• Member of the National Honor Society and student council
• Honor roll student

Why Troyer chose Oakland
1. The safety of the campus
2. The relationships between the teammates and the support for the other sports
3. Academic opportunities

Karn on Troyer
"I'm excited for Kamryn to be added to our outfield.  With her experience and aggressiveness, she is going to make an immediate impact both defensively and offensively."


Maraina Smith
RHP — 5-7 — R/R — Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. (Grosse Pointe North)

Highlights
• Three-year letterwinner at Grosse Pointe North High School
• Named to the 2021 All-Region and All-District Teams
• First Team All-MAC selection as a junior
• Academic All-State selection in 2021
• Hit a three-run home run in the MAC White Division Championship game
• Plays travel ball for the Indiana Gators 18U – Craft
• Has also competed for Finesse Kish, Turnin2 Radinski, and the Michigan Bulldogs SBC in travel ball
• Selected as a pitcher for Team Netherlands at the 2021 TCS International Challenge
• Has also lettered in hockey
• Recorded a hat trick in the 2021 MHSAA hockey playoffs
• Honor roll student

Why Smith chose Oakland
1. Oakland felt like home
2. The softball program and coaching staff
3. Close to home

Karn on Smith
"Maraina is going to be a great compliment to our pitching staff.  I'm looking forward to watching her skillset and competitive edge while on the mound."


Jenna Johnston
INF — 5-7 — R/R — Wellston, Ohio (Wellston)

Highlights
• Two-time TVC Offensive Player of the Year and team captain at Wellston High School
• TVC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021
• Earned OHSAA All-State Honorable Mention honors as a junior
• Two-time All-District Team selection
• Hit .554 with 11 doubles, three triples, six home runs, 41 runs scored and 27 RBIs as a junior
• Has led high school to a pair of conference and sectional championships
• Plays travel ball for the Ohio Hawks
• Has also lettered in basketball
• Member of the National Honor Society and student council
• Honor roll student

Why Johnston chose Oakland
1. Oakland's support for students and athletes
2. The softball program and coaching staff
3. Location

Karn on Johnston
"With Jenna's athleticism and ability to hit for power and contact, I'm excited to see her join our infield. Her versatility defensively and her aggressive offensive approach will be major assets to our team."

Kayla Rodriguez
C — 5-5 — R/R — Houston, Texas (Cesar Chavez)

Highlights
• Three-year letterwinner and two-year team captain at Cesar Chavez High School
• Earned First Team All-District honors as a freshman and junior
• Led team in home runs over the past three years
• Plays travel ball for Texas Strike Force Elite
• Hit a career-best two homers in a game in 2020
• Member of the National Honor Society

Why Rodriguez chose Oakland
1. Oakland offers great health programs
2. The amazing softball program, coaching staff, and well-bonded team
3. Campus and surrounding area

Karn on Rodriguez
"Kayla's ability to help pitchers command the zone is going to be a key factor for our battery.  She will make a significant impact both defensively and offensively."


Taylor Carraway
C/UTL — 5-5 — R/R — Center Line, Mich. (Cousino)

Highlights
• Letterwinner and two-year team captain at Cousino High School
• Batted a team-high .600 as a junior
• Collected First Team All-District, All-Macomb County, and All-Conference honors in 2021
• Named to the 2021 All-Academic Team
• Has played travel ball for the Finesse Batbusters and Finesse Peters 18U
• Produced a batting average above .365 in both travel leagues
• Once hit a 255-foot home run
• Has also lettered in basketball
• Honor roll student

Why Carraway chose Oakland
1. Education STEP program
2. Softball's success in the Horizon League
3. Location

Karn on Carraway
"I'm excited for Taylor to be added to our infield along with our battery. She will be a great all-around player for us."