LSU Softball Signs No. 1 Recruiting Class for 2027
The six-player class is ranked first nationally by Softball America/Rivals and marks the program's first No. 1 class.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Softball
LSU softball has signed the nation's top recruiting class for 2027, according to the Softball America/Rivals rankings. It is the second straight top-three signing class under coach Beth Torina.
Why it matters
The ranking marks the first No. 1 class in LSU softball program history and reflects the program's continued recruiting success. Louisiana fans and the program can look to this class as a foundation for the coming seasons.
Softball America/Rivals ranked the class based on individual player rankings, which are assessed nationally, by state, and by position. The class includes four-star pitcher Maci Bryant (No. 22 nationally), four-star catcher Jewel Cooper (No. 32), and five-star athlete Sydney Gonglick (No. 8).
The players
Beth Torina
Torina is the head softball coach at LSU who has led the program through consecutive top-three recruiting classes.
Softball America/Rivals
Softball America and Rivals are recruiting evaluation services that publish national rankings of high school softball prospects.
The details
The 2027 class includes Maci Bryant, Jewel Cooper, Lillie Gaudio, Sydney Gonglick, Bryli Seifert, and Jillian Wimmer. Bryant helped Barbers Hill High School win the 2026 5A Texas State Championship and was the 2026 Texas Girls Coaches Association Player of the Year.
Timeline
2026 — Barbers Hill High School wins the 5A Texas State Championship with Maci Bryant.
2026 — Signing class for the 2027 season is announced.
Season Trajectory
LSU's back-to-back top-three recruiting classes under Beth Torina signal sustained competitiveness in the national softball landscape. The No. 1 ranking from Softball America/Rivals is the first for the program and reinforces its position among the sport's leading recruiting programs.
Fans following LSU softball can track how these recruits develop as the 2027 season approaches. The class's national rankings give a clear benchmark for evaluating their progress once they enroll in Baton Rouge.
The takeaway
A top-ranked recruiting class is a leading indicator of future competitiveness, but the ranking reflects projected potential rather than proven college results. Readers can judge the class's impact as these players take the field.
Further reading
For more on the program's recent results, see the Louisiana softball coverage section.
