Sam Tonelli (Waukee, Iowa) has committed to the Grand View University softball program announced by head coach Lou A. Yacinich.

Tonelli is a four-year letter winning infielder and catcher for Waukee High School. She was a CIML Honorable Mention selection in 2008.

Tonelli is the daughter of Jackie Lewellin and Joe Tonelli. She plans to study Business Administration at Grand View.

Lauren Vitiello (South Elgin, Ill.) has committed to the Grand View softball program announced by head coach Lou A. Yacinich.

Vitiello excels at the pitcher, outfield, and first base positions. She is a two-time All-Conference selection, named to the First Team in 2008.

Vitiello has received numerous awards in the past two seasons. She was named to three All-State teams in 2008, including the Illinois Coaches Association First Team, was a finalist for the Courier News Player of the Year, and was a member of the NFCA All-Region Second Team last season.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2008 Softball All-America Teams. The selections are made by the NAIA Softball Officers and comprised of a First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention Team.

Grand View senior catcher Paige Jensen (West Des Moines, Ia.) was selected to the All-America First Team. Jensen started in all 51 games for the Vikings in 2008. She led the team with a .437 batting average with 33 runs, 66 hits, 23 doubles, 13 home runs, and 45 RBIs.