Ellie Ohlde Signs with Peru State Softball

(Peru, Neb.) – Peru State softball coach JL Thomason and staff recently announced that Ellie Ohlde (Fairbury) signed her national letter of intent to join the Bobcat softball program this fall.
 
Ellie is the daughter of John and Lori Ohlde. She recently graduated from Fairbury Jr. Sr. High School.

 
Ohlde was an Academic All State athlete in both softball and basketball. Following her senior year, she was second team all-state in the Omaha World-Herald and honorable mention in the Lincoln Journal-Star. In addition, Ohlde earned Southern Nebraska Conference First Team recognition. Ohlde had a batting average of .505. The Jeffs won the Nebraska High School Class C State Championship in 2019 and participated in the 2020 championship.
 
Ohlde plans on majoring in elementary education at Peru State. She will receive the McKenzie Scholarship in addition to her athletic scholarship.