DETROIT -- The Wayne State University softball program, under the direction of fifth-year head coach Nicole Tines, has signed four high school student-athletes to the class that will enter WSU this fall.

The Warrior coaching staff consisting of Tines, assistant coach Hannah Kelly, and graduate assistant coach Lindsey Hibbs have signed pitcher Abby Curtis (Saline, Mich.), outfielder Reese Dunny (Brighton, Mich. / Hartland), pitcher Mary Gugala (Northville, Mich.) and catcher/third baseman Ally Turkowski (Grand Blanc, Mich. / Fenton).

"Our program is very excited, to officially welcome our 2026 incoming freshman class," commented Tines.  "Every year, our goal as a staff is to move the needle, continue to compete, grow, and excel on the field and in the classroom, all while representing Wayne State University with the upmost pride.   As a staff we have been dedicated to developing a strong culture and recruiting top quality student athletes.  I know we currently have a team of student athletes who have put a lot of work into bringing our culture to life, while modeling our core values.  This current class embodies exactly what we are looking for in athletic, competitive ball players who know how to win and most importantly, who are also all in, on Wayne State Softball.  We have a very strong team and I am confident that with the addition of these student athletes, we will make some noise and continue to build for our future."

Abby Curtis, 5-6, Fr., P, R/R, Saline, Mich. / Saline
High School:  Will be a 2026 graduate of Saline High School ... will earn her second varsity letter in the spring of 2026 for coach Rebecca Suiter ... helped the Hornets to a 39-3-2 record and the 2025 MHSAA Division 1 state title by compiling a 21-0 mark with a 0.93 ERA and 258 strikeouts in 127.2 innings, while allowing just 59 hits and 30 walks for a 0.70 WHIP ... selected to the Southeastern Conference-Red Division First Team, All-District First Team, All-Region First Team, and First Team All-State by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association ... tossed three no-hitters and one perfect game ... struck out 13 of the 29 batters faced with zero walks in the 5-2 state title game victory over South Lyon ... recorded eight strikeouts in the semifinal win over Hudsonville ... is a member of the Silver Academic Honor Roll ... had a 13-1 record in the fall of 2025 with the Finesse Munoz 18u squad ... struck out 122 batters in 73 innings, while compiling a 1.72 ERA.

Personal:  Full Name -- Abigail F. Curtis ... born on March 28, 2008, in Saline, Mich. ... daughter of Kevin and Kelly Curtis ... father was a member of the 1993 Albion football team which went 10-1 overall and won the MIAA with a 5-0 mark ... has an older brother, Clay, and an older sister, Natalee ... plans to major in Business.

Reese Dunny, 5-3, Fr., OF, R/R, Brighton, Mich. / Hartland
High School:  Will be a 2026 graduate of Hartland High School ... will be a four-year letterwinner for coach Taylor Wagner ... had two hits including an RBI double in the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 state championship game win over Brownstown Woodhaven ... batted .316 as a freshman, .373 as a sophomore and .375 as a junior ... contributed 10 doubles and 30 RBI in 2025 ... earned Academic All-State recognition three times ... hit .630 for the Senior Little League World Series Champion squad coached by Zach Orr ... plays summer ball for Turnin2 Buzo ... selected to the 2025 All-Tournament Team at the Lasers Fall Showcase.

Personal:  Full name -- Reese B. Dunny ... born on January 16, 2008, in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... daughter of Thomas and Adrienne Dunny ... has an older brother, Liam, and a younger sister, Quinn ... is undecided on academic major ... last name is pronounced Dunn-ee.

Mary Gugala, 5-4, Fr., P, L/R, Northville, Mich. / Northville
High School:  Will be a 2026 graduate of Northville High School ... will be a four-year letterwinner for coach Scott DeBoer ... also plays second base for the Mustangs ... helped NHS to a KLAA (Kensington Lakes Activities Association) title in 2024, its first in 13 years ... struck out 241 batters in 189 innings as a sophomore in helping the Mustangs to a 22-5 mark ... aided the Mustangs in repeating as KLAA champions in 2025 by tossing a one-hit shutout of Salem with 10 strikeouts, and a 25-8 overall record for NHS ... received Honorable Mention All-State accolades in 2024 from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association ... named to the 2025 MLive All-Metro Detroit Dream Team Honorable Mention squad as well as the Detroit News All-Metro First Team ... batted .438 with 11 doubles as a junior, while compiling a 23-5 record with a 1.64 ERA and 232 strikeouts in 170.1 innings ... selected Detroit Free Press Girls Prep Athlete of the Week for May 18-24, 2025 ... received All-KLAA Scholar-Athlete recognition ... plays during the summer for Mojo McAuliffe 18u and Legacy Tennessee Mojo - Michigan ... helped Tennessee Mojo to a 21-7-3 mark in 2025.

Personal:  Full name -- Mary E. Gugala ... born on November 25, 2007, in Northville, Mich. ... daughter of Justin and Karen Gugala .. has three sisters, Maddy, along with twins Macy and Maggie ... Madison is a lacrosse goalie at Lawrence Tech ... plans to major in Psychology ... last name is pronounced GU-ga-la.

Ally Turkowski, 5-2, Fr., C/3B, R/R, Grand Blanc, Mich. / Fenton
High School:  Will be a 2026 graduate of Fenton High School ... will be a four-year letterwinner for coach Travis Craven ... earned Honorable Mention All-Flint League as a freshman outfielder after hitting .352 ... batted .355 as a sophomore to garner Honorable Mention All-FML as a third baseman, plus was recognized as an All-District infielder ... hit .420 as a junior as the Tigers compiled a 26-9-1 mark and received All-FML accolades as a catcher along with Honorable Mention All-State recognition as a utility player ... belted nine home runs in 2025 with a .765 slugging percentage and a 1.291 OPS, along with 35 RBI and 23 walks to 15 strikeouts ... will be a two-year team captain ... plays during the summer for the Turnin2 Buzo squad ... batted above .385 each of the last three years in summer ball ... was a member of the 2025 Senior Little League World Championship team.

Personal:  Full name -- Ally N. Turkowski ... born on August 24, 2008, in Flint, Mich. ... daughter of Colette Buzo and Jacob Buzo, and the late David Turkowski ... has two older sisters, Lily and Melanie ... Lily is currently a sophomore at Lake Erie College, while Melanie is a sophomore at Schoolcraft CC ... is undecided on academic major.