INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian softball team has announced its sixth signing of the team's 2026 recruiting class, with head coach Scott Fleming announcing Macy Stroud's commitment. 

Macy Stroud is an Indianapolis native, coming to the Knights from Perry Meridian High School. In her junior season, the outfielder and catcher put up dominant numbers, batting .433 with 39 base hits, 10 of which went for extra bases. Stroud logged 15 RBI, stole 28 bases, and totaled a .514 on-base percentage, while in the field the multiple-position player held a .977 fielding percentage.

Stroud has been the Offensive Player of the Year for Perry Meridian for the past three seasons, while also being named the team's Defensive Player of the Year twice. The versatile athlete earned Team MVP in her time at Perry, and has been named All-Conference three times in her career and twice to the All-Marion County Team. Additionally, Stroud earned Central Indiana All-State Second Team honors in her time at Perry Meridian.

Stroud has been named to the softball Academic All-State Team three times throughout her high school career, also earning the honor this past season in volleyball. Stroud also plays basketball at Perry Meridian, and plays her travel softball for the Gators Travel Organization. 

A member of the Perry Meridian National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, Macy Stroud will major in biology upon attending Marian University.

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