The Johnson Softball program welcomes Gianna Caruso to the team for the 2026 season. The four-year varsity starter was a leader for Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, achieving both Varsity Most Improved and Captain honors during her time with the Rams. Hailing from Billerica, MA, Caruso plans to study Business Management as she continues her softball career for the Badgers.

Welcome to Johnson, Gianna! Go Badgers!

Name: Gianna Caruso

Preferred name/nickname: G

Position(s): First Base

Hometown: Billerica, MA

Club team: USA Prime NE

High School: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Softball Awards/Honors: 4-year varsity starter, varsity most improved, and captain

Projected major at VTSU Johnson: Business Management 

What are you looking forward to most about VTSU Johnson: Continuing my athletic career and meeting new people

Favorite Athlete: NiJaree Canady

Favorite team: Texas Tech 

Most memorable athletic moment: The last bus ride of my high school career  

Favorite musical artist(s): The Backseat Lovers or the Lumineers

Favorite Food: Buffalo chicken dip 

Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Phish Food

Favorite Holiday: Halloween 

What do you want people to know about you? I am excited to come to VTSU Johnson. I can't wait to meet new people and to continue playing softball. I have been playing for 7 years, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue playing.