Hailey Wehling Signs with RedTail Softball

RedTail Softball head coach Courtney Calkins announces the signing of Hailey Wehling to the 2025-2026 recruiting class. Wehling is the daughter of Sara and Scott Wehling and attends Wapsie Valley High School. Wehling plans on studying exercise science and kinesiology during her time at Hawkeye.

“I’m very happy that Hailey decided to be a RedTail!” Commented Head Coach Courtney Calkins. “She is a bright young lady who will bring a good energy and attitude to our team. She will be a leader and a stand-out student here at Hawkeye.”

During her 2024 season, Wehling had a .359 batting average and a .464 on base percentage. She collected 33 hits, including eight doubles, one triple, and one homerun. She also had 17 walks, 33 runs batted in, and 15 runs scored. For her efforts, she has earned a varsity letter since her eighth grade year. She has also been named to the NICL East All-Conference Second Team.

Wehling is also involved in volleyball, earning varsity letters her junior and senior year. She was named Honorable Mention in 2024 and was on the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Team in 2024. She was also named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Best and Brightest First Team and Oelwein Daily Register All-Area Second Team.

For her academics, Wehling has been on the honor roll since freshman year. She is also Valedictorian of the class of 2025 at Wapsie Valley. She also spends her time volunteering for the Wapsie Valley Athletic Booster Club, Chickasaw County Extension Office, Bremer County Cattlemen’s concessions stand, and at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 

Hailey had this to say about choosing Hawkeye “I am so excited to come play softball for Hawkeye. The culture of Hawkeye’s softball program seems very fun and Courtney Calkins seems like an amazing coach. I can’t wait to meet all the girls and am very excited to create new friendships and continue the sport I love.”

“Hailey is an all around student-athlete. She always puts her best foot forward both in the classroom and on the field. I can’t wait to watch her grow during her time at Hawkeye!” said Courtney Calkins.