MCC Pioneer Head Softball Coach Erica O'Connell has announced her first signee for the 2024-25 class. 

Rylynn Krein, a pitcher/utility player from Fergus Falls, Minnesota has signed with the Pioneers. During her junior year at Fergus Falls High School, Krien had a 2.3 ERA with 116 strikeouts. At the plate, Krein batted .525 with a slugging percentage of .814. She also had a .932 fielding percentage while playing shortstop. Krein has played varsity softball since her 7th grade year. She earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore and junior. She earned team MVP honors as a freshman, sophomore, and junior and offensive MVP as a sophomore and junior. 

She played club ball for Diamond Academy out of Fargo, ND from 2021-2025. 

Krein has also been an All-Conference on the soccer field and has played varsity hockey as well. 

Why Krein chose Miles CC: "I chose MCC because of the culture I saw and experienced from my first moment on campus and with the team. I truly felt a part of the team during the short time I was there on my visit. Coach E demonstrated dedication, determination, and great knowledge for the game and her team. I am so excited to be a Pioneer!"