Atlantic senior Ally Anderson made her commitment official on Tuesday afternoon, signing to continue her academic and softball career at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone. Anderson signed her official papers surrounded by her parents, DMACC Assistant Coach Daron Harris, Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann, and Assistant Coach Michelle Blake. Ally will head to DMACC next fall after finishing her final season as a Trojan next summer. Anderson said she just liked the school and the coaching staff and that was what helped her make the decision to head there.

Bears Assistant Daron Harris said Ally is exactly the type of player they look for at DMACC, players that are leaders on and off the field, show coach-ability, and carry themselves in a proper manner.

Andersen went 27-9 as the main starting pitcher for the Trojans this past season while compiling a 1.62 ERA. Ally had 237 strikeouts and just 10 walks during the 2017 campaign. Andersen also was a key player in the batter’s box for Atlantic with 62 hits, 58 RBI’s, and 8 Homeruns last season with a .488 average.  Anderson had a .538 on base percentage and a .866 slugging percentage last season. Anderson has been a 4 year starter already for the Trojans after stepping in during her 8th Grade season.

Anderson will join a Bears squad that has been to the NJCAA Division II Championships 5 out of the 6 years the program has played. They are coming off a 47-9 record last season with a 24-2 conference mark under Head Coach Bob Ligouri.