A local star will arrive at Oklahoma a year early. Juliana "Goose" Hutchens, the No. 1-rated player in the 2027 recruiting class per Softball America, is reclassifying. Hutchens will join the Sooners this fall, and she will be eligible to start her five years in Norman for the 2027 softball season, Hutchens and the program announced on Thursday.Hutchens played third base, catcher and shortstop at Wagoner High School, and her ability with the bat in her hand turns heads every time she steps onto the field. She originally committed to Oklahoma on Sept. 11, 2025."Wow it's so surreal to be here now," Hutchens wrote at the time of her commitment. "This is one of the moments every little girl dreams of getting to experience. Words couldn't describe how thankful I am for The Oklahoma coaching staff. They are taking a chance on me that I'll forever be grateful for. BOOMER!!"Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow