University of North Texas Athletics
11/13/2026 9:08:00 AM | Softball
DENTON – Second-year head coach Cody White welcomed four incoming freshmen as members of the UNT softball family, the program announced Friday.
The four-player signing class of Ella LaBounty (Warner, Okla.), Izzy Lee (Spring, Texas), Palmer Pasby (Enid, Okla.) and Bailey Tucker (Shawnee, Okla.) will join the Mean Green ahead of the 2027-28 season.
Additional information on each of the four signees can be found below.
Ella LaBounty | RHP/3B | R/R | 5-5 | Warner, Okla. | Warner HS | Oklahoma Athletics
Four-year letter winner at Warner High School … Named 2025 Oklahoma Class 2A Player of the Year … All-District performer all four years … Finished career as a member of the 1,000 Strikeout Club … Competed in fast and slow-pitch softball, basketball and track & field at Warner … Plays travel ball for Oklahoma Athletics.
White says:
"Ella is an exciting two-way player who brings the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Her competitiveness, athleticism, and love for the game make her a great fit for our program. We're excited about everything she will bring to Mean Green Softball."
Izzy Lee | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | Spring, Texas | Klein Oak HS | Epic Fastpitch Epic National 18u Smith
Four-year letter winner at Klein Oak High School ... Missed time due to injury ... Plays travel ball for Epic Fastpitch and head coach Scotty Smith.
White says:
"Izzy is a competitor in the circle who brings a great combination of toughness and a desire-to-win mentality. We love her potential and the way she approaches the game. We're excited to have her as a part of our Mean Green family."
Palmer Pasby | C/3B | R/R | 5-6 | Enid, Okla. | Enid HS | Epic Fastpitch Epic National 18u Smith
Four-year letter winner at Enid High School … Represented Team USA in 2025 tournament ... Two-time District Player of the Year and Northwest Oklahoma Player of the Year ... Member of Large West All-State Team ... Named Class 5A/6A All-Region ... Plays travel ball for Epic Fastpitch and head coach Scotty Smith.
White says:
"Palmer brings versatility, toughness, and a competitive edge to our program. Whether behind the plate or at third base, she has the tools and mindset to make an impact. We love her passion for the game and can't wait to get her in a Mean Green uniform."
Bailey Tucker | 2B | R/R | 5-1 | Shawnee, Okla. | Bethel HS | Oklahoma Athletics
Played for Bethel High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma ... 3A District 2 Player of the Year ... First-Team Region 6 OSSAA Middle Infielder ... Oklahoma Fastpitch Coaches Association All-State selection ... Plays travel ball for Oklahoma Athletics.
White says
"Bailey brings the athleticism, instincts, and competitiveness we look for up the middle. She's a player who can impact the game defensively while bringing energy and toughness to our lineup. We're excited to see her impact on this team"
The four-player signing class of Ella LaBounty (Warner, Okla.), Izzy Lee (Spring, Texas), Palmer Pasby (Enid, Okla.) and Bailey Tucker (Shawnee, Okla.) will join the Mean Green ahead of the 2027-28 season.
Additional information on each of the four signees can be found below.
Ella LaBounty | RHP/3B | R/R | 5-5 | Warner, Okla. | Warner HS | Oklahoma Athletics
Four-year letter winner at Warner High School … Named 2025 Oklahoma Class 2A Player of the Year … All-District performer all four years … Finished career as a member of the 1,000 Strikeout Club … Competed in fast and slow-pitch softball, basketball and track & field at Warner … Plays travel ball for Oklahoma Athletics.
White says:
"Ella is an exciting two-way player who brings the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Her competitiveness, athleticism, and love for the game make her a great fit for our program. We're excited about everything she will bring to Mean Green Softball."
Izzy Lee | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | Spring, Texas | Klein Oak HS | Epic Fastpitch Epic National 18u Smith
Four-year letter winner at Klein Oak High School ... Missed time due to injury ... Plays travel ball for Epic Fastpitch and head coach Scotty Smith.
White says:
"Izzy is a competitor in the circle who brings a great combination of toughness and a desire-to-win mentality. We love her potential and the way she approaches the game. We're excited to have her as a part of our Mean Green family."
Palmer Pasby | C/3B | R/R | 5-6 | Enid, Okla. | Enid HS | Epic Fastpitch Epic National 18u Smith
Four-year letter winner at Enid High School … Represented Team USA in 2025 tournament ... Two-time District Player of the Year and Northwest Oklahoma Player of the Year ... Member of Large West All-State Team ... Named Class 5A/6A All-Region ... Plays travel ball for Epic Fastpitch and head coach Scotty Smith.
White says:
"Palmer brings versatility, toughness, and a competitive edge to our program. Whether behind the plate or at third base, she has the tools and mindset to make an impact. We love her passion for the game and can't wait to get her in a Mean Green uniform."
Bailey Tucker | 2B | R/R | 5-1 | Shawnee, Okla. | Bethel HS | Oklahoma Athletics
Played for Bethel High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma ... 3A District 2 Player of the Year ... First-Team Region 6 OSSAA Middle Infielder ... Oklahoma Fastpitch Coaches Association All-State selection ... Plays travel ball for Oklahoma Athletics.
White says
"Bailey brings the athleticism, instincts, and competitiveness we look for up the middle. She's a player who can impact the game defensively while bringing energy and toughness to our lineup. We're excited to see her impact on this team"
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