Nebraska softball head coach Rhonda Revelle announced the addition of four more student-athletes for the 2028 season.
The class consists of three outfielders in Lucy Barrett, Nadia Jeffries and Alexis Willis and one infielder in Maddie Kurrus. Barrett and Kurrus are both homegrown Huskers, as Barrett is from Lincoln and Kurrus hails from Gretna.
“Nebraska Softball is welcoming four players who all embody the character, work ethic, and athleticism that we seek as we add to our winning mindset,” Revelle said. “Maddie, Alexis, Nadia and Lucy are all culture builders. All are left-handed hitters who will add speed, power, and versatility to our line-up. Defensively, Maddie will join our group of infielders while the others will be at home in the outfield.”
Lucy Barrett // OF // Lincoln, Neb.
Barrett attended Lincoln East High School, where she logged a batting average over .400 in each of her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She is a three-time All-State and All-City honoree and was on the all-conference team all four years of her high school career. She helped her team to district championships in 2023 and 2026. Barrett played club ball for Beth Singleton at Nebraska Gold and is the No. 1 ranked outfielder recruit in the state of Nebraska.
Revelle on Barrett: "She is a strong and driven athlete who will work endlessly to maximize her ability. She is explosive and a smart competitor. Lucy has had a dream to be a Husker, and today that dream officially comes true."
Nadia Jeffries // OF // Oklahoma City, Okla.
Jeffries attended Piedmont High School and played club ball for Oklahoma Athletics’ National 18U team. She was named to the NFCA High School Region II first team for her performance this past summer and fall. Jeffries logged batting averages of .458 in her sophomore season, .500 in her junior season and .474 her senior year. Jeffries’ club ball team finished third at the Alliance 16U National Championships.
Revelle on Jeffries: "Nadia is a speedster who wreaks havoc on the basepaths. Her versatility as an offensive player will make her challenging to defend. We are so proud of the work Nadia has put in to prepare herself for her Husker debut."
Maddie Kurrus // INF // Gretna, Neb.
Maddie Kurrus played for Coach Bill Heard at Gretna High School and helped her team to a state championship in 2026, along with four district titles in her four years of high school. She was a member of the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star All-Class A first team, the All-Nebraska second team and the Lincoln Journal Star All-State and Super State second teams in 2025. Kurrus also played for Beth Singleton at Nebraska Gold.
Revelle on Kurrus: "A true student of the game, this highly competitive player is already thinking like a coach. She has an impressive, detail-oriented road map to every part of her game. We are thrilled to add Maddie to our Red Team family."
Alexis Willis // OF // Ontario, Canada
Alexis Willis hails from Ontario, Canada, and played high school ball at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, Calif. Willis was on the Corona Angels Tyson 18U, where she played with current Husker Brooke Lebsock. Willis was Second-Team All-League for her high school as a sophomore and a junior and a team captain as a senior. During her club career, she was an Alliance Fastpitch National Player of the Month and an Alliance Fastpitch Offensive Player of the Tournament.
Revelle on Willis: "ENERGY!!!! Alexis Willis' energy will be seen, heard and felt by Husker fans immediately. She is a crafty competitor that knows how to compete and win. Excited to add this spark plug to the Red Team."