Gainesville, FL

Sophomore McKenzie Jewell has officially committed to continue her softball career at Francis Marion University. The Coral Springs, FL native brings elite two-way talent as both an outfielder and pitcher to the Patriots' roster.

Jewell made a major impact at Santa Fe in 2025, appearing in 60 games with a .319 batting average while adding 17 home runs. Her breakout season earned her spots on the FCSAA All-Tournament Team, All-FCSAA Second Team, All-Citrus Conference First Team, and the FCSAA All-Academic Team.

Before Santa Fe, Jewell attended Eastern Florida and was a standout at Pompano Beach High School, where she earned First Team All-Broward County, All-Sun Sentinel, and All-Miami Herald honors three years in a row (2021–2023).

Francis Marion adds a talented player in Jewell as they look to build on recent success in NCAA Division II softball.