Winona State
University head softball coach Greg
Jones has announced the signing of Jordan’s
Katie Moriarty to a national letter of intent for the 2008-09 season.

“We are extremely excited to have a player of Katie's caliber
join the Winona State
softball family,” said Jones.

Moriarty received All-State recognition while playing prep
softball at Jordan High
School. Moriarty hit .614 had stole 137 bases in
143 attempts during her high school career.

“Katie’s speed will make an immediate impact in our lineup, and
her ability to play both in the outfield and on the infield will help provide
us the athleticism we are looking for,” added Jones. “Katie plays the game hard
and with a great passion. She will be a vital ingredient to the future success
of our team.”

Winona State
is a NCAA Division II university and is a member of the Northern Sun
Intercollegiate Conference.

The Warriors were 38-21 overall in 2008; placed second in the
NCAA North Central Region Tournament; won the NSIC Tournament and was second in
the NSIC regular season.