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Outfielder Bailey Urban read the texts from her club softball coach, telling her about a freshman from Beatrice, Neb., coming to Wichita State.
"He was like 'Addie - she's the real deal, just wait until you see her,'" Urban said. "I already had a general idea she was going to come in and make an impact right away."
There were plenty of other hints about Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard and her very real deal-ness. Coaches praised her athletic ability during fall practices.