When it comes to college softball in the country, Oklahoma may be one of the best states to do it. Oklahoma State head coach Kenny Gajewski is one of the best softball coaches in the entire country and during his time as commander in chief of the Cowgirls, they became a powerhouse program.

Gajewski once again got to work on the 2025 recruiting trail where he landed another phenomenal promotion.

“I think the first thing we accomplished in building this class was speed and power,” Gajewski said.

Oklahoma State recently announced seven signees on National Signing Day. Let’s take a look at the seven future Cowgirls.

Jayelle Austin – Owasso HS, Owasso Oklahoma

Jayelle Austin is the third ranked outfielder in the country according to Extra Innings Softball. She hit .606 her senior season and helped Owasso win the Class 6A state championship. Austin hit 13 homers and drove in 38 runs. She is a four-time District 6A-1 Player of the Year.

Gabby Castillo-Churchill Fulshear HS, Richmond Texas

Gabby Castillo was the 2023 and 2024 Offensive Player of the Year and three-time MVP for Churchill Fulshear HS. She played for the Texas Bombers Gold over the summer where she hit .419 with four home runs and 26 RBIs.

Montgomery Henderson – Katy HS, Katy Texas

Montgomery Henderson will likely be a major asset for the Cowgirls during her college career. She competed in the 2024 Triple Crown Colorado July 4 tournament where she connected on 18 deep balls in 60 seconds of work.

Libby Jaques – Moore HS, Moore Oklahoma

Libby Jaques is another instate product who will call Stillwater home. She is the 47th overall recruit in the country according to Softball America. Jaques hit .482 and hit 13 home runs during his senior season. She was selected as an all-stater as well as the OKC Metro Softball Player of the Year.

Aubrey Jones – Gaylord HS, Gaylord Michigan

Aubrey Jones will make the long trip from Michigan to Stillwater in 2025. Jones is the 63rd ranked prospect in the Class of 2025 according to Softball America. She is also considered one of the best two-way softball players in the entire country. Jones was named the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and the MaxPreps Michigan Player of the Year.

Elle McCloskey – Mater Dei HS, Huntington Beach California

Elle McCloskey is the No. 34 overall recruit in the Class of 2025 according to Softball America. His formidable defensive ability has not gone unnoticed. McCloskey was named Defensive Player of the Year twice during her time at Mater Dei. She hit .472 for the BSC Bengals Briggs.

Makala Smith – Needville HS, Needville Texas

The Cowgirls looked to reload the circle with the addition of Makala Smith. Smith was a second-team NFCA All-American, district MVP and THSCA Super Elite Team Pitcher of the Year. She struck out 149 batters in just 120 innings during her summer season with the Bombers Gold. “She has real swing-and-miss ability and has a chance to come in and be a force right away,” Gajewski said.

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