Long Beach State University Athletics
11/11/2026 3:32:00 PM | Softball
Kendall Fearn and her staff have signed five incoming freshmen.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State Softball Head Coach Kendall Fearn and her staff have secured five commitments from players from the Class of 2027 to join Long Beach State next season at the Beach.
Lizzy Brown | Outfield | Fontana, Calif.
Lizzy Brown is an athletic outfielder from Rancho Cucamonga High School, where she competes in Flag Football in addition to Softball. Last season, Brown hit .415 with eight doubles and 18 stolen bases with the Cougars. She plays club softball with BCB Bengals Briggs.
Fearn on Brown:
"Lizzy brings spark plug type energy, and you can't help but smile watching her play. Her athleticism jumps off the field, and so does her love for the game. She is committed in the weight room, and it will be exciting to see that strength continue to grow and show up in big ways. I can't wait to watch her make an immediate impact at the Beach."
Macy Clark | Catcher | Murrieta, Calif.
Catcher Macy Clark has put up outstanding numbers through three seasons at Murrieta Mesa High School. A First-team All-League selection in each of the last two seasons, Clark hit 11 home runs with 39 RBI and helped the Rams capture a CIF Southern Section championship as a freshman in 2024. Clark has hit over .400 in all three seasons of high school softball and played club with Athletics Mercado where she won a PGF National Championship in 2026.
Fearn on Clark:
"Macy is a gamechanger at the plate. She brings left-handed power with the ability to hit for average. As a catcher she has a great understanding of the game and the presence to command the field. Macy has come through in some of the biggest moments for her teams, and we can't wait to see that continue at the Beach."
Hayden Fell | Pitcher/UTL | Tracy, Calif.
A three-time First Team All-League selection in the Sacramento area, Hayden Fell has set high expectations as a two-way player as both a pitcher and a hitter. The Sac-Joaquin Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, Fell hit .427 with 38 RBI per Max-Preps while striking out 139 batters in 101.1 innings pitched while posting a 1.11 ERA. As a sophomore, her numbers were even more eye-popping, hitting 14 home runs while recording an 0.49 ERA in the circle. Fell played club with LTG Henderson/Buck.
Fearn on Fell:
"Hayden brings so much to the table. She's a true two-way player and will make an impact on both sides of the ball. She competes with a fire you can't teach and has piled up a lot of success in high school. We're thrilled to welcome her to the Beach and can't wait to see her shine."
Payton Prior | Pitcher/UTL | Rocklin, Calif.
In three seasons, Payton Prior has racked up over 600 strikeouts as a dominant force in the circle for Rocklin High School. The Sacramento Pitcher of the Year as a junior, Prior posted a 1.31 ERA with a 19-3 overall record, striking out 222 batters last season. Prior played club with LTG Henderson/Buck where she was named to the All-American Watchlist.
Fearn on Prior:
"Payton is a talented pitcher who can spin it through all quadrants of the zone and keep hitters off balance by changing speeds. She has dedicated herself to her craft, and it shows every time she steps in the circle. I can't wait to watch Payton make a name for herself in college softball. She's going to do big things for the Beach."
Sofia Simone | Outfield | San Diego, Calif.
A four-sport athlete at El Capitan High School, Simone will bring her athleticism to Long Beach State. An all-league selection in both soccer and softball, Simone stole 30 bases as a sophomore before stealing 22 last season while hitting .389 with 39 hits. She played club with Powersurge in the San Diego area.
Fearn on Simone:
"I am very excited to welcome Sofia to the Beach and watch her compete in the Big West. Her speed is elite and has dynamic tools as a left-handed hitter who knows how to get on base often. She is a great outfielder, and her athleticism and competitive excellence are going to make a big impact on our program right away."
Long Beach State begins the 2027 season, the second under Fearn, in February with a packed schedule that begins at home at the LBSU Softball Complex. More details on the schedule will be coming soon.
Lizzy Brown | Outfield | Fontana, Calif.
Lizzy Brown is an athletic outfielder from Rancho Cucamonga High School, where she competes in Flag Football in addition to Softball. Last season, Brown hit .415 with eight doubles and 18 stolen bases with the Cougars. She plays club softball with BCB Bengals Briggs.
Fearn on Brown:
"Lizzy brings spark plug type energy, and you can't help but smile watching her play. Her athleticism jumps off the field, and so does her love for the game. She is committed in the weight room, and it will be exciting to see that strength continue to grow and show up in big ways. I can't wait to watch her make an immediate impact at the Beach."
Macy Clark | Catcher | Murrieta, Calif.
Catcher Macy Clark has put up outstanding numbers through three seasons at Murrieta Mesa High School. A First-team All-League selection in each of the last two seasons, Clark hit 11 home runs with 39 RBI and helped the Rams capture a CIF Southern Section championship as a freshman in 2024. Clark has hit over .400 in all three seasons of high school softball and played club with Athletics Mercado where she won a PGF National Championship in 2026.
Fearn on Clark:
"Macy is a gamechanger at the plate. She brings left-handed power with the ability to hit for average. As a catcher she has a great understanding of the game and the presence to command the field. Macy has come through in some of the biggest moments for her teams, and we can't wait to see that continue at the Beach."
Hayden Fell | Pitcher/UTL | Tracy, Calif.
A three-time First Team All-League selection in the Sacramento area, Hayden Fell has set high expectations as a two-way player as both a pitcher and a hitter. The Sac-Joaquin Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, Fell hit .427 with 38 RBI per Max-Preps while striking out 139 batters in 101.1 innings pitched while posting a 1.11 ERA. As a sophomore, her numbers were even more eye-popping, hitting 14 home runs while recording an 0.49 ERA in the circle. Fell played club with LTG Henderson/Buck.
Fearn on Fell:
"Hayden brings so much to the table. She's a true two-way player and will make an impact on both sides of the ball. She competes with a fire you can't teach and has piled up a lot of success in high school. We're thrilled to welcome her to the Beach and can't wait to see her shine."
Payton Prior | Pitcher/UTL | Rocklin, Calif.
In three seasons, Payton Prior has racked up over 600 strikeouts as a dominant force in the circle for Rocklin High School. The Sacramento Pitcher of the Year as a junior, Prior posted a 1.31 ERA with a 19-3 overall record, striking out 222 batters last season. Prior played club with LTG Henderson/Buck where she was named to the All-American Watchlist.
Fearn on Prior:
"Payton is a talented pitcher who can spin it through all quadrants of the zone and keep hitters off balance by changing speeds. She has dedicated herself to her craft, and it shows every time she steps in the circle. I can't wait to watch Payton make a name for herself in college softball. She's going to do big things for the Beach."
Sofia Simone | Outfield | San Diego, Calif.
A four-sport athlete at El Capitan High School, Simone will bring her athleticism to Long Beach State. An all-league selection in both soccer and softball, Simone stole 30 bases as a sophomore before stealing 22 last season while hitting .389 with 39 hits. She played club with Powersurge in the San Diego area.
Fearn on Simone:
"I am very excited to welcome Sofia to the Beach and watch her compete in the Big West. Her speed is elite and has dynamic tools as a left-handed hitter who knows how to get on base often. She is a great outfielder, and her athleticism and competitive excellence are going to make a big impact on our program right away."
Long Beach State begins the 2027 season, the second under Fearn, in February with a packed schedule that begins at home at the LBSU Softball Complex. More details on the schedule will be coming soon.
Thursday, March 21
Wednesday, May 31
Saturday, May 20
Monday, July 11
