Juliana “Goose” Hutchens grew up dreaming of playing for Oklahoma softball. On Thursday, she made that dream a reality.

The Wagoner (Okla.) standout, ranked the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2027 class by Softball America and the nation’s No. 1 catcher by Extra Innings, announced her commitment to Oklahoma. Hutchens chose OU over Texas, Texas Tech, Arkansas and UCLA.

“Wow, it’s so surreal to be here now,” Hutchens posted on social media. “This is one of the moments every little girl dreams of getting to experience. Words couldn’t describe how thankful I am for the Oklahoma coaching staff. They are taking a chance on me that I’ll forever be grateful for. BOOMER!!”

A Record-Breaking Star

Hutchens already boasts one of the best prep resumes in the country. As a sophomore at Wagoner, she ti

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