Willowbrook senior signs letter of intent to play softball at Northern Illinois University

On Nov. 12, Willowbrook senior Samantha Schmidt signed a letter of intent to play softball for Northern Illinois University (NIU).

Schmidt is a four-year varsity member of the Willowbrook Softball Team, and she will play shortstop at NIU. She began her career playing baseball in sixth grade and later transitioned to softball.

“I love being part of a team, which is why I want to continue with the sport in college,” Schmidt said. “One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through softball is to always have confidence in yourself and be resilient when things aren’t going your way.”