Bange to play for Tigers

Helias senior Paige Bange (seated, center) recently signed a letter of intent to play Division I softball at the University of Missouri. Seated with Bange are her parents, Doug and Carol. Standing (from left) are Helias assistant coach Chris Wyrick, Helias head coach Dan Campbell and Bange's hitting coach, Larry Earleywine.
Helias senior Paige Bange (seated, center) recently signed a letter of intent to play Division I softball at the University of Missouri. Seated with Bange are her parents, Doug and Carol. Standing (from left) are Helias assistant coach Chris Wyrick, Helias head coach Dan Campbell and Bange's hitting coach, Larry Earleywine.

Helias senior Paige Bange recently signed a letter of intent to play Division I softball at the University of Missouri.

Attending the signing ceremony with Bange were her parents, Doug and Carol, Helias assistant coach Chris Wyrick, Helias head coach Dan Campbell and Bange's hitting coach, Larry Earleywine.

While at Helias, Bange was a four-year letter winner, a four-time all-district and all-region recipient, and an all-state selection in 2011 and 2013. She set several school records, including single-season batting average of .506 in 2011, 75 career RBI, 13 career home runs and 101 career hits.

"I chose Mizzou because it allows me to stay close to home," Bange said. "Living nearby, I've been a Mizzou fan all of my life."