Minnetonka softball pitcher Emily Campion had to reopen her recruiting process months ago when Cleveland State University announced it was discontinuing its softball program. (Provided/Minnetonka softball)

It wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

Minnetonka senior and softball pitcher Emily Campion did everything she was supposed to in her college recruitment. She identified priorities, performed well at camps, spoke with college coaches and took official visits.

Eventually, she committed to Cleveland State University in Ohio and, this past November, was among the more than 300 Minnesota high school seniors to sign athletic aid documents for 2025-26 enrollment at a Division I or Division II college program.

For more on Campion, click here to read this story on startribune.com.