Mia Johnson to Join Wausau Ignite Softball in Inaugural Season
Wausau, WI- Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce that Mia Johnson will join the roster for the 2025 season.
C/INF – Mia Johnson| 5’7” | R/R | Junior | University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Originally from South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Johnson has been a strong tool at UW-Parkside for the past three seasons. In 2024, Johnson was named First Team for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Player of the Year, batting .383 with 44 RBIs.
Johnson is having a great 2025 season, batting .369 through 44 games so far. She has notched a .512 on-base percentage with 48 hits and has accounted for 42 RBIs. Not only has she brought power to the plate, but Johnson has also been a defensive weapon for Parkside, with a fielding percentage of .979.
Opening Day for Wausau Ignite Softball is Tuesday, June 10th against the La Crosse Steam at Athletic Park in Wausau. All tickets are on sale now, including single game, season tickets, group tickets, and select packages! Get yours today to catch all the action by calling 715-845-5055 or by going to www.ignitesoftball.com.
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Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
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