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Signing Recap: Kinzie Hansen… Looking to Close Out Her Career With Two More Titles

Kinzie Hansen signs with Oklahoma in front of (l-r) her mother Nicole, brother Cole and father Jason Hansen on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Kinzie Hansen has already had a storied career winning championships at both the high school level as her Norco (California) High team won the CIF-Southern Section Div. I championship this year as Kinzie led the Cougars with a .519 offense and helped as a catcher break in two new pitchers.

The Oklahoma signee earned 1st Team Extra Inning Softball All-American honors and was the CIF MVP as she also had 29 RBIs, and a .992 fielding percentage.

Kinzie has been one of the top catchers in the country for the last four years. She’s seen here helping Norco win a Southern Section title last season.

She won 12U and 14U PGF National Championship at the club level in 2014 and 2016 with Athletics teams coached by Dave Mercado and came up just short this summer at the 18U level with the Mike Stith-led OC Batbusters which finished 2nd.

Entering her final year, the Top 10-ranked player in the Extra Elite 100 has a chance to win more titles as both her Cougars and Batbusters teams are strong and return key players, Kinzie especially.

After she signed, Sooner head coach Patty Gasso said of her standout signee: “Kinzie is a right-handed catcher who is one of the top recruits at her position in the country. She’s proven to be a great leader and a power hitter with a strong arm. She is the complete package, and she has been a part of many championship games in her career and brings a confidence the fans will love.”

Here’s more on Kinzie as we caught up with her this week…

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NAME: KINZIE HANSEN
Club Team: OC Batbusters-Stith
High School (City/State): Norco (Norco, California)
Position(s): Catcher/Infielder
College: Oklahoma

1. Where did you sign your Letter of Intent Wednesday?
I signed my letter at school with my teammates.

2. Did it end up being a big day or quiet for you and your teammates at Norco?
It was a big occasion with all of the signees’ families and coaches.

3. Did you do anything afterwards to celebrate?
We had a big breakfast with the team to celebrate.

4. What date did you actually commit to Oklahoma?
I committed four years ago on November 17th, 2014. 


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