Former Longhorn softball star selected 8th overall in AUSL Draft
Leighann Goode is staying in Texas after being selected in the top ten of the AUSL Draft by the Texas Volts.
After four unforgettable years with the Texas Longhorns , Leighann Goode is taking her talents to AUSL. The former Longhorn star was drafted eighth overall by the Texas Volts on Monday night. While Goode will be joining a new organization, she will be staying in the Lone Star state as she looks to make a name for herself at the next level.
During her college career, Goode posted a . 316 batting average in 215 games. The Texas native also drove in 136 runs and has been an on-base machine the last two seasons.
While serving as a key piece of the Longhorns ' offense, Goode showed some power with 37 doubles and 29 home runs. stayin' in Texas 🤠 Leighann Goode is drafted eighth overall by the Volts! #HookEm pic.
twitter. com/pqeDvMKuUA — Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) May 4, 2026 Due to her play, Goode finished her time in Austin with an impressive resume. Her accolades include a Freshman of the Year Top 25 finish.