Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a 2021 Buckeye Local High School senior to their softball team. On May 19, 2021, Makaylee Meeks signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles.

Meeks, primarily a pitcher, is a four-year letter winner for the Panthers softball team. In 2019 she hurled a no-hitter and was also named the OCTOBERFEST MVP Player from a fall softball tournament. She has also played two years in a travel ball league and has received numerous other MVP Awards.

Academically, Meeks is a National Scholar Athlete inductee, received an award for the Most Improved GPA of her junior class and is a two-year member of the Buckeye Local Foreign Language Club. She volunteers her free time at local rec leagues and works with young girls on their pitching and fielding mechanics.

She will pursue a bachelor's degree in business management at Kent State Tuscarawas.

"Makaylee is very excited about for the opportunity to be a Golden Eagle and we are happy that she is coming to us," said Chuck Peach, Head Softball Coach for Kent State Tuscarawas. "She has a lot of passion for softball and her speed and rise ball are outstanding. She's gives another dimension to our pitching staff and expands our ability to keep opposing hitters off balance with different looks. I expect her to continue her growth as a player and make a big difference on our team."

Kent State Tuscarawas is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). 

Makaylee Meeks signs her LOI.