NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State softball head coach Melinda Fischer announced the signing of eight-year-old Coen Frambes at a press conference held at Redbird Arena tonight.
The Fairbury, Illinois, native signed her draft day letter in the presence of her family, newest teammates, Reggie Redbird and other ISU student-athletes. The group celebrated Coen's signing with a pizza party, photo booth and dance party.
Coen was connected with Redbird softball through Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit organization that connects children facing serious or chronic illnesses with collegiate athletic programs, forming life-long bonds and life-changing outcomes.