Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University head coach Jenny Fuller announced today the signing of Katie Palmer (Omaha, Neb.) to a National Letter of Intent. She will join Alexandria Arndt (Blue Springs, Mo.), Reagan Elrod (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Ashley Fauske (Kaukauna, Wis.), Olivia Richardson (Omaha, Neb.), Elly Smith (Centennial, Colo.), and Claire Zbylut (Papillion, Neb.) who signed with the Wolves last fall.  
 
"I am excited to announce the addition of Katie Palmer to our 2020 class," noted Fuller. "Katie is an infielder with serious power from the right side. She is very athletic and I think the sky is the limit for her. I look forward to watching her develop the next four years at Northern!"
 
Palmer is a 5-foot-8, first basemen and outfielder out of Marian High School. She is a 2-year starter for the Crusaders under the direction of head coach Chad Perkins. Palmer hit .479 with a .547 on base percentage in her senior campaign. She was named to the all-state honorable mention team, as the Crusaders went 22-7 overall. She is the daughter of Heather and Glenn Palmer.