Softball News

Mt Hood Saints Claim First Softball Title
2009-05-18 14:28:36

Portland, Ore - The Walla Walla Warriors fought hard, but they could not find an answer for Mt Hood's Lauren Hadenfeld who cooled the potent Warrior offense.

Hadenfeld allowed just four hits and stuck out six as the Saints went on to a 5-1 win and their first NWAACC Championship.

Mt Hood opened the bottom of the first with scores by freshmen Bre Thomas and Ari VanHorn off RBIs by sophomore Ashley Lokey and freshman Nicole Colpron.

The Saints added another run in the third when Lokey stole second base - then scored during a Warrior throwing error to first.

Colpron and freshman Lacey Olesen added two more runs for the Saints in the fourth off RBI singles by Colpron and VanHorn.

The Warriors finally got on the board in the sixth when freshman Shaila Rivers doubled to score freshman Kayla Hutcheson, but Hadenfeld and the Saint defense held the Warriors the rest of the way for the title.

Hadenfeld, a 2007 NFCA-Louisville Slugger All-American selection, added a championship Tournament MVP to her impressive resume.

Saint Head Coach Meadow McWhorter, who led her fourth seeded team to its first title, was selected as the NWAACC Softball Coach of the Year.

The runner-up represents Walla Walla's best finish in the history of the school's softball program.

Tournament Photos: View

Tournament All-Stars
Charolette York MVP: Lauren Hadenfeld, Mt. Hood

Mt. Hood:
Ariel Fulkerson
Bre Thomas
Ashley Lokey
Nicole Colpron

Walla Walla:
Shaila Rivers
Natalie Leyland
Mckenzie Marchbanks
Lindsey Minnich

Southwestern:
Annaleisha Parsley
Chelsea Talbert
Emily Matekel

Olympic:
Erika Quint
Amy Renfrow

NWAACC Coach of the Year: Meadow McWhorter Mt. Hood

Game 30	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Walla Walla	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	2
Mt Hood	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	5	10	1

WP - Hadenfeld 6K, CG LP- Marchmanks 2K, CG

Olympic Fourth - SW Oregon Third - It's Mt Hood vs Walla Walla for 2009 Softball Championship
2009-05-17 18:08:17

Portland, Ore - South and East Region fourth seeds Mt Hood Saints and Walla Walla Warriors survived intense defensive competition Sunday to advance to the championship game Monday.

The day kicked off with opening matches of Olympic Rangers vs. SW Oregon Lakers and Walla Walla vs. Mt Hood.

The Lakers eliminated the Rangers 4-1 on a 11K, 5-hit performance by freshman pitcher Chelsea Talbert. SW Oregon jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a rare run given up by Erika Quint, who entered the game with four straight shut-outs in the tournament.

The Lakers then punched in another three runs when freshman Meg Harasymczuk smashed a three run homer to score sophomore All-American Emily Matekel and freshman Devin Higgins.

The Rangers ended the tournament with a fourth place finish and hardware to put into Olympic trophy case.

In the other 10am match, Mt Hood again had to rely on the pitching prowess of NWAACC All-American Lauren Hadenfeld as she mowed down twelve Warrior batters on strikeouts in a 4-2 Saint win over Walla Walla to send the Warriors into the one-loss bracket.

Walla Walla held a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, but Mt Hood sophomore All-American Ashley Lokey drove in Bre Thomas to knot it at 2 apiece.

With two outs and a full count, Saint freshman Nicole Colpron got her biggest hit of the tournament when she launched a rocket to score Lokey on a 2-run walk off home run for a 4-2 win that propelled the Saints into Monday's championship game.

In the 12:15pm game, Walla Walla took on SW Oregon for as berth in the championship match.

The game was dominated by great pitching as freshman All-American Annaleisha Parsley held the Warriors to just four hits and Walla Walla sophomore All-American Makenzie Marchbanks kept the Lakers to just five hits.

Parsley got the Lakers on the board with a solo home run in the fourth, but freshman Lyndsey Minnich answered with a shot of her own in the bottom of the inning to tie it at 1-all after four.

Neither squad could generate another run after seven to send the game into extra innings.

Walla Walla ended the drama in the bottom of the eighth when freshman Shaila Rivers drove in freshman All-American Natalie Leyland who was pinch running for sophomore Tressa Robins to send the Warriors into the final.

Despite disappointment, SW Oregon can celebrate a great season with an overall third place finish in the 26-team league.

Mt Hood and Walla Walla will meet for the title on Monday at 11am. A win by the Saints will give them the championship. Since the tournament is double elimination, a Warriors win in the 11am game would force a second game at 1:15pm to determine the champion.

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SUNDAY BOXSCORES

Game 28	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
SW Oregon	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	4	8	1
Olympic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	3

WP - Talbert 11K CG LP- Quint 8K CG
HR- Harasymczuk (SWOC) 3 runs
2 or more hits: Matekel (SWOC) 2-4, double, 1 run (Parsley RBI)

Game 29	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Walla Walla	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	4	0
Mt Hood	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	4	8	0

WP - Hadenfeld 12K CG LP- Marchmanks 3K CG
HR- Minnich (WWCC) solo; Colpron (MHCC) 2 runs
Game winner: Seventh - Colpron 2-run homer to tie game - Lokey singles to score Thomas

Game 30	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	R	H	E
SW Oregon	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	2
Walla Walla	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	4	0

WP - Marchbanks 5K CG LP- Parsley 3K CG
HR- Parsley (SWOC) solo; Minnich (WWCC) solo
Game winner: Eighth - Rivers scored pinch-runner Leyland

Fourth Seeds Dominating Softball Championship Tourney -- three-time defending champion eliminated
2009-05-16 21:57:50

Portland, Ore. - Stellar performances, great defensive play, close contests and a few surprises were hallmarks of Saturday's action at the softball championship tournament.

A pair of fourth seeds, Mt Hood of the South Region and Walla Walla from the East, are the lone survivors in the winner's bracket of the double elimination tourney.

Sophomore Lauren Hadenfeld pitched a perfect game on 11K's against the league's most potent offense as Mt Hood upset defending champion and top-ranked Lower Columbia in a 1-0 win to advance the Saints.

Hadenfeld has been throwing fire in all three of the Saints' sweeps. On Friday, she ripped North Region Champion Bellevue for 11 strikeouts in a 3-0 win and followed it with a 9K performance over five innings in a 7-0 win over Spokane.

Walla Walla also continued its own role as the other dark horse in the winner's bracket with a hard fought 1-0 win over East Region Co-Champion Wenatchee Valley.Â Â Sophomore All-American pitcher Makenzie Marchbanks threw a 6k, three-hitter in the shut out over the Knights.

In the one-lose side of the bracket, The SW Oregon Lakers and Olympic Rangers fought their way through to Sunday's action with three wins on Saturday to remain in the hunt for the title.

SW Oregon was led by freshman All-American pitcher Annaleisha Parsley in elimination wins over Everett 6-1 and Bellevue 2-1.Â The Bellevue win was a pitchers' duel as North Region Pitcher of the Year Michelle Ruby and Parsley threw shutouts through six innings. Bellevue finally notched a run in the seventh, but SW Oregon rallied for two in the bottom of the inning.

The Lakers then stunned three-time defending champion Lower Columbia the following game 8-3 to end the Red Devils hopes for a fourth straight title.Â Freshman all-star Chelsea Talbert kept the Red Devils in check with 6Ks over six innings and Parsley came in to close the door.

Olympic sophomore pitcher Erica Quint was just as lethal on the mound Saturday as she threw 24 strikeouts on just thirteen hits in three shut-outs to lead the Rangers to victories over Blue Mountain 2-0, Clackamas 4-0 and 2-0 over Wenatchee Valley in a ten inning affair.

Mt Hood and Walla Walla (GMÂ 27) will square off Sunday in the winner's bracket while Olympic and SW Oregon (GM 28) battle to stay alive in the one-loss bracket. Both games are set for a 10am start.Â The loser of game 27 will face the winner of game 28 at 12:15pm Sunday.

SATURDAY RECAPS
(8-run 'mercy' rule is in effect after five innings)

Game 17	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Clackamas	0	0	0	0	1	1	6	8	12	0
Spokane	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	3	10	0

WP - Stockwell 3K, CGÂ Â LP- Bethel 0KÂ (Topp - 6K)
HR- Morrill (CLCC) solo; Fargher (Spok) solo
2 or more hits: Jackson (Spok) 3-3; Wells (Spok) 2-4, double, 3RBI; Callahan (CLCC) 2-4; Winningham 2-5; Vedaa (CLCC) 2-3; Vedaa (CLCC) 2-4

Game 18	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Olympic	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0
Blue Mountain	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2

WP - Quint 11K, CGÂ Â LP- Greenough, 0K, CG

2 or more hits: Renfrow (OC) 2-3, 2 RBI

Game 19	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Bellevue	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	4	8	1
Shoreline	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	1

WP - Reid (BC) solo
2 or more hits: Smoot (BC) 2-4

Game 20	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
SW Oregon	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	6	12	1
Everett	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	1

WP - Parsley 10K, CGÂ Â Â LP- Behen

2 or more hits: Collins (EvCC) 2-3; Higgins (SOCC) 3-4; Volgarino (SOCC) 3-4; Matekel (SOCC) 2-4

Game 21	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Wenatchee Valley	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Walla Walla	0	0	0	0	0	1	x	1	5	0

WP - Marchbanks 6K, CGÂ Â LP- Compton 1K, CG

Game winner: Hutcheson RBI squeeze to score Leyland in the sixth

Game 22	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Mt Hood	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	1
Lower Columbia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

WP - Hadenfeld 11K, Perfect Game Â Â LP- Trocim 5K, CG
Game winner: Lokey RBI single to score Thomas in the fifth

Game 23	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Olympic	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	4	12	0
Clackamas	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	6

WP - Quint 6K, CGÂ Â Â LP- Cuddie, 1K (Stockwell 2K)
2 or more hits: Edenbo (OC) 2-5; MacInnes (OC) 3-5; Renfrow (OC) 2-4; Cosgrove (OC) 2-4; Leverton (OC) 2-4, double; Callahan (CLCC) 2-3

Game 24	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Bellevue	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	1
SW Oregon	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	7	2

WP - Parsley, 2k (2 innings) Â Â LP- Ruby 7K, CG
Game winner: Matekel 2 run single scoring Davidson & Batson

Game 25	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Olympic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	9	1
Wenatchee Valley	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1

WP - Quint 7K, CG Â Â LP- Compton 6K, CG

Game 26	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Lower Columbia	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	3	8	2
SW Oregon	0	0	0	8	0	0	x	8	10	0

WP - Talbert 6K (6 innings) Â LP- Rea 0K (4 innings)
HR- Gieseke (LCC) solo
2 or more hits: Gieseke (LCC) 2-3, HR; Petrich (LCC) 2-4; Thorp (LCC) 2-4; Harasymczuk (SOCC) 2-4
Note: SW Oregon scored all eight runs in 4th on multiple singles throughout the batting order

Softball All-Americans and All-Stars Announced
2009-05-14 23:37:26

Vancouver, WA - The league announced the 2009 NWAACC National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Louisville Slugger All-American Softball Team at the annual banquet Thursday. Also announced at the banquet were the region softball all-stars teams (view list).

2009 NWAACC NFCA All-Americans

Name
Makenzie Marchbanks
Annaleisha Parsley
Emily Matekel
Heather Jackson
Camy Way
Samantha Petrich
Ashley Lokey
Natalie Leyland
Jamie Lokken
Michelle Wells
Sue Winningham
Miranda Rosebrook

Position
Pitcher
Pitcher
Catcher
Infielder
Infielder
Infielder
Infielder
Outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder
DP
Utility

School
Walla Walla (WA)
SW Oregon (OR)
SW Oregon (OR)
Spokane (WA)
Lower Columbia (WA)
Lower Columbia (WA)
Mt. Hood (OR)
Walla Walla (WA)
Columbia Basin (WA)
Spokane (WA)
Clackamas (WA)
Wenatchee (WA)

Adidas Golden Shoe Award: Kendall Grant, Lower Columbia (48 stolen bases)
Diamond Catcher Award: Emily Matekel, SW Oregon
Coaching of the Year: Tim Mackin, Lower Columbia

Mt Hood softball alum Cox earns NFCA All-Region at Boise State
2009-05-14 20:52:56

Cox Earns NFCA All-Region Honors

Courtesy: Steven Olveda - Release: 05/14/2009

BOISE, Idaho – Junior Kathy Cox was rewarded for her inaugural standout season with a spot on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s All-Pacific Region team. Cox earned one of the two spots for third baseman on the team and is one of five representatives from the Western Athletic Conference in the Pacific region.

Cox was the one of the Broncos’ top hitters at the plate all season. She led the team in six major offensive categories to help the Broncos to a WAC Tournament appearance in their inaugural season. The junior led the team with a .341 batting average, 59 hits, 11 homers, 40 RBI, 40 runs scored and a .572 slugging percentage. She ranked ninth among all WAC hitters with her 11 round-trippers and eighth with 40 RBI.

“Kathy was an instrumental component in the success of this inaugural team,” said head coach Erin Thorpe. “She led the team both on and off the field this year and couldn’t be more deserving of this honor.” Read more...

Former Mt Hood and Walla Walla softball stars earn NCAA Div I honors at Portland State
2009-05-14 20:45:13

Similar Backgrounds, Similar Success For Jenna And Kristin Wilson

Written by: Ryan Borde, Release: 05/14/2009

Jenna Wilson, left, and Kristin Wilson both earned All-PCSC honors this year. Photo Credit: Ryan Borde

PORTLAND, Ore. – Inevitably the question gets asked. Are Portland State softball players Jenna Wilson and Kristin Wilson sisters?

With one quick glance at the Vikings roster, one might assume they are, being that the pair are separated by just one number numerically (Jenna wears #10, Kristin #11) and that they’re both seniors. But, take a look at their hometowns and you’ll see that they come from two different states. And, there happens to be the fact that Jenna is blonde and bats left handed, and Kristin has dark hair and bats right handed.

The differences end about there, though. The two players who both transferred to the Park Blocks after two seasons of playing at the community college level, have been major catalysts in the Vikings run to the NCAA Tournament this year.

Kristin has started this season at three different positions (catcher, designated player and the past 14 games in left field) on her way to earning first team All-Pacific Coast Softball Conference honors. Jenna has started all 53 games for the Viks, including 52 in right field, and was recently picked as a second team all-conference player for the second year in a row.

The two graduated from high school in 2005 and chose to go the community college route to extend their playing careers. Jenna, who hails from nearby Tualatin High School, stayed local and hit .413 in her two seasons at Mt. Hood Community College. A native of Clarkston, Wash., Kristin spent two years at Walla Walla Community College where she was named the 2007 National Junior College Diamond Catcher of the Year after hitting .474.

Unlike junior college baseball where many players transfer up and enjoy success at the NCAA Division I level, JUCO softball players rarely even move on to DI schools. For both Wilson’s, they knew they had the talent to succeed at the highest level of collegiate softball and they didn’t want to stop playing. Read more...

Mt Hood's Lokey and Wenatchee Valley's Rosebrook to play for Academy of Art University Softball in 2010
2009-05-01 08:58:28

Softball Inks Three For 2010 Season

Academy of Art University Athletics

4/29/2009

San Francisco, CA-- The Academy of Art University Softball program announces their 2009-2010 class, by head coach Rachel Sherman. The student-athletes will come to AAU following impressive prep careers both on and off the field. The future Urban Knights include, Kimberly Dauer (Morrow Bay, CA/Morrow Bay HS), Ashley Lokey (Eugene, OR/ Mt. Hood Community College)and Miranda Rosebrook (Marysville, WA/Wenatchee Valley College).

"We are very excited about the endless potential of this class. All three are going to make an immediate impact, not only with their physical ability but their passion for the game,â€ exclaims Head coach Rachel Sherman.

Dauer, a pitcher, has been named to the Los Padres 1st Team All-League in 2008 and 2nd Team All-League in 2006. She was also named Athlete of the Week in 2008, and received the Arroyo Grande Invitational All-Tournament Award. Also in 2008, she was

noted as a 1st Team All-County Player. Dauer has had a tremendous senior year thus far. She currently has a 0.75 earned run average, with 102 innings pitched. Dauer has 191 strikeouts and leads her team with an 11-2 record. Kim plans to major in Graphic Design.

â€œWe are excited to add Kim to our pitching staff. Kim is a power pitcher with great composure on the mound and will put up big strikeout numbers,â€ Sherman added.

Lokey, a utility player, was named to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) All-Tournament Team for first base. She was also named to the Second Team All-Southern Region for first base in 2008. Lokey has been a huge asset to her Mt. Hood team, leading them offensively as well as putting up big numbers in

the NWAACC in 2009. As of April 22nd, she has a .477 batting average, with a .543 on base percentage. Lokey currently has 33 runs batted in (which is seventh in the NWAACC), eight home runs (tied for fifth in the NWAACC), two triple, five double and 40 runs (second in the NWAACC). Ashley plans to major in Multimedia Communications with a minor in Advertising.

â€œLokey will not only add more power to our line-up but will add versatility from the left side of the plate,â€ said Sherman. â€œ Lokey has the foot speed, arm strength and athleticism to play infield and outfield and will make an impact anywhere on the field."

Rosebrook, an outfielder, was named to the First Team Eastern Region as a centerfielder in 2008. Also in 2008, Miranda was named an All-American in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) as well as setting a WVC school record for hits in a single season with 83. Rosebrook is a captain for her team in 2009 and has been offensively solid all season. As of April 22nd, she has a .438 batting average and a .508 on base percentage. Rosebrook has 24 runs batted in, two

triples, eight doubles, and 36 runs (which is ninth in the NWAACC). Miranda plans to major in Fashion Merchandising.

Coach Rachel Sherman comments, "We are excited to have Miranda anchor our outfield next season. She has the ability to run down everything hit her way, has a great arm and will make things happen at the plate. Her leadership in center will make everyone around her better."

All three athletes will join the team for the 2009-2010 season.

Source Article: http://academyartathletics.com/news/2009/4/29/SB_0429094639.aspx

Mackin records 600th win at helm of Lower Columbia Softball
2009-04-14 11:43:26

Vancouver, WA - Lower Columbia's Tim Mackin recently recorded his 600th win at the helm of the Red Devils' softball program.

Mackin has compiled an astounding 606-135 career record over 17 seasons and has guided Lower Columbia to ten NWAACC championships, including nine of the last ten.

Spokane standouts ink letters of intent with Weber State University Softball
2009-04-10 10:55:53

Spokane standouts ink letters of intent with Weber State University Softball

Heather Jackson and Ashley Fargher recently signed national letters of intent to play NCAA Division One softball for Weber State University under head coach Tina Johnson.

Weber State reinstated its softball program in December 2007 and will begin play in 2010. The Wildcats sponsored softball from 1974â€‘1983. Weber State hired Johnson, who was the head coach at Colorado College, on July 30 to lead the program's rebirth.

Jackson was a first team shortstop on Â the Eastern Regionâ€™s all star team. Fargher, also on the first team as a catcher,Â was the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Diamond Sportâ€™s Catcher of the Year Award Winner for the NWAACC and a NFCA First Team All-American.

Columbia Basin and Lower Columbia remain at the top of the Horizon Air / Coaches Poll
2009-03-30 14:18:50

Vancouver, WA - The Columbia Basin Hawks (3-0, 21-3) hold the top spot in the baseball poll for the second consecutive poll while the Skagit Valley Cardinals (2-0, 13-1) move into second. The Mt Hood Saints (2-1, 9-3) also move up one while the Lower Columbia Red Devils slip form second to fourth this week. Green River and Spokane make their 2009 top eight poll debut in the seventh and eighth spots.

Baseball Poll (prev)
1. Columbia Basin (1)
2. Skagit Valley (3)
3. Mt Hood (4)
4. Lower Columbia (2)
Complete Poll

The Lower Columbia Red Devils (0-0, 9-1) and Mt. Hood Saints continue to dominate the top of the softball poll. The Red Devils collected 80 points including all eight first place votes while the Saints picked up 59 points to out distance The Bellevue Bulldogs who come in at number three with 38 points. The Bulldogs made the biggest leap in the poll this week as the moved up from 6th in the March 17th poll. East Region rivals Spokane Sasquatch (5-1, 15-3) and the Wenatchee Valley Knights (4-2, 13-4) tied for the fourth spot.

Softball Poll (prev)
1. Lower Columbia (1)
2. Mt. Hood (2)
3. Bellevue (6-tie)
4. Spokane (5)
4. Wenatchee Valley (3)
Complete Poll

South Intra-League softball tournament moved from Longview to Vancouver
2009-03-17 18:03:54

Vancouver, WA - This weekend's South Intra-League tournament has been moved from Longview, WA to Salmon Creek fields in Vancouver, WA due to poor field conditions at the Longview location.

With the extra fields at Salmon Creek, some games have been scheduled to new times. Please check the NWAACC softball schedule page for updates.

Salmon Creek fields are located at 800 NE 117th Street Vancouver, WA 98665 [map]

Driving directions from I-5:
On I-5 from North and South bound
Take the 99th street exit, head west approximately ½ mile.
Turn north on Hazel Dell Ave.
Go approximately 1 mile (the Road turns east at the stop light and turns into NE 117th Street)
Go approximately 2 blocks and you will see the signs for the entrance to the fields on the north side of the road.

Lower Columbia tops Horizon Air baseball & softball preseason polls
2009-01-13 14:48:57

Vancouver, WA - The baseball and softball Horizon Air preseason polls have been announced.

2008 NWAACC runner-up Lower Columbia collected 62 points and four first place votes to top the baseball poll followed by Bellevue with 52 points and 2008 NWAACC Champion Edmonds, who picked up 44 points and a pair of top votes.

The preseason favorite in softball is Lower Columbia, who have won three consecutive league titles. The Devils collected 76 points and seven first place ballots. 2008 league runner-up Mt. Hood comes in at second with 66 points and a top pick followed by Walla Walla who garnered 37 points.

Baseball
1. Lower Columbia
2. Bellevue
3. Edmonds
4. Columbia Basin
View complete poll

Softball
1. Lower Columbia
2. Mt. Hood
3. Walla Walla
4. Wenatchee Valley
View complete poll

Softball Sophomore Showcase All-Star results
2008-09-30 12:15:13

2008 Sophomore Showcase All-Star Game results
East 3, South 3
North 7, West 5
East 3, West 0
South 7, North 4

2008 Softball Sophomore Showcase & Tournament Sept 27
2008-09-25 20:53:43

The 2008 NWAACC Sophomore Showcase and Fall Classic will be held September 27th at Delta Park East in Portland, Oregon [map].

View: media guide

Schedule of Games
8:00 AM
Mt Hood vs. Blue Mtn, Clackamas vs. Everett, Spokane vs. Shoreline, Columbia Basin vs. Chemeketa

9:30 AM
Walla Walla vs. Everett, Grays Harbor vs. Blue Mtn, Clark vs. Treasure Valley, Spokane vs. Bellevue, Columbia Basin vs. Pierce, Spokane vs. Centralia

11:00 AM
Chemeketa vs. Walla Walla, Grays Harbor vs. Wenatchee Valley, Treasure Valley vs. SW Oregon, Yakima vs. Bellevue, Lower Columbia vs. Centralia, Shoreline vs. Green River

Sophomore All-Star Showcase Games
2:30 PM: East vs. West, North vs. South
4:30 PM: East vs. North, West vs. South

12:30 PM
Green River vs. Walla Walla, SW Oregon vs. Blue Mtn, Wenatchee Valley vs. Everett, Pierce vs. Spokane, Columbia Basin vs. Lower Columbia, S. Puget Sound vs. Yakima

6:30 PM
Yakima vs. Clark, Mt Hood vs. Grays Harbor, S. Puget Sound vs. Clackamas, Bellevue vs. Olympic, Lower Columbia vs. Pierce

8:00 PM
Green River vs. Clark, Mt Hood vs. Olympic, Wenatchee Valley vs. Clackamas, S. Puget Sound vs. SW Oregon

Bellevue Assistant Baird tabbed to head Skagit Valley Softball
2008-06-16 10:26:18

Bellevue Community College coach Dani Baird has resigned as assistant softball coach to take a head coaching position at Skagit Valley Community College. Baird served as an assistant coach at BCC the past two years and helped guide the Bulldogs to a North Region title and their school best record of 42-6 this past season. She works in the Mount Vernon area and the Skagit Valley opening provided a good fit for her.

"I had a great time coaching at BCC and really enjoyed working with the players and coaching staff" stated Baird. "While I am sad to leave BCC I am excited for the opportunity to coach in my home town and look forward to the challenge of being the head coach at Skagit Valley."

Baird played her collegiate softball from 2003-2006 for the University of Oregon, helping her team earn a berth to the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2003, 2004 and 2005. During her time at U.O., she was named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic in 2004, 2005 and 2006 as well as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete all three years. In 2006, Danielle was voted to the Pac-10 Honorable Mention Team.

"We were very fortunate to have Dani a part of this program for the past two seasons. She was a great addition to the coaching staff," said Head Coach Leah Francis. "Dani is a very good friend of mine and she will be missed. I understand her desire to coach in the community she lives and works and I believe she will do a great job there. With Skagit in our division, I am sure we will have some great battles with them in the years to come! I wish her nothing but the best and hope she can help turn Skagit Valley into an NWAACC contender!"

NWAACC in the News - DePeel & Santos signing announcements
2008-05-21 12:21:22

DePeel signs with Lewis-Clark State College
Nikki DePeel, who played guard the past two seasons at Columbia Basin Community College in Pasco, Wash., has signed a letter-of-intent to play for the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team next season, LCSC coach Brian Orr has announced. [read more]

Santos signs with Boise State University
[Renee] Santos, a former St. Mary's Academy pitcher from Southeast Portland, has received a full scholarship from Boise State. Pitching for Clackamas Community College, she blew away much of the competition in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges the past two years. [read more]

Softball All-Tournament Team
2008-05-19 12:40:02

2008 NWAACC Softball All-Tournament Team

MVP - Carri O Neil, Lower Columbia
Coach of the Year - Tim Mackin, Lower Columbia

Hayley Ridout, Lower Columbia
Kayla Vickaryous, Lower Columbia
Samantha Petrich, Lower Columbia
Kassandra Myers, Lower Columbia
Ashley Lokey, Mt Hood
Brittani Martin, Mt Hood
Kathy Cox, Mt Hood
Lauren Hadenfeld, Mt Hood
Erika Quint, Olympic
Megan Kreifels, Olympic
Natalie Peapea, Olympic
Makenzie Marchbanks, Walla Walla
Caitlyn Bersing, Walla Walla

Red Devils make it three consecutive softball titles
2008-05-18 22:38:19

Portland, Ore - The Lower Columbia Red Devils captured their third consecutive NWAACC softball title with a 7-5 win in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The Devils got on the board first in the third inning when Kayla Vickaryous got to third base on a Camy Way single then stole home to make it a 1-0 ball game.

Mt Hood answered with two runs of their own in the top of the fourth when Bryttny Kreshka hit a RBI single to score Brittany Martin and Tasha Maier.

Lower Columbia loaded the bases in the fifth, but Mt Hood's Lauren Hadenfeld managed to escape disaster only giving one run on Carrie O'Neil's RBI single that scored Samantha Petrich.

LCC added another run in the sixth when Anna Owen nailed a double and Petrich followed up with a single to score Owen and give the Devils a 3-2 lead.

With only three outs remaining Mt Hood needed to put something together to stay alive and Kreshka answered the Saints faithful with a homer to knot the game 3-3 to send the game into extra innings.

The Saints again found the bats in the top of the ninth when Chanie Norbury singled then advanced to second on an error and Martin singled to score Norbury. Kristin Anderson then connected on a single to score Martin to give Mt Hood a 5-3 advantage.

Haley Ridout devastated the Mt Hood contingent in the bottom of the ninth when she blasted a walk-off grand slam to end the game 7-5.

MVP Carrie O'Neil and Coach of the Year Tim Mackin The championship marks the tenth time the Red Devils have walked away with the crown and is the ninth in the last ten years. Tim Mackin was named the NWAACC Tournament Coach on the Year and All-American pitcher Carrie O'Neil was selected Tournament MVP.

Mackin's efforts throughout the season and tournament also earned him the NWAACC Softball Coach of the Year honor.

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Olympic takes Third Place
Mt Hood 4 Olympic 3
The Olympic Rangers took charge early on when Erika Quint scored on a RBI double by Natalie Pea Pea and Amy Renfrow scored on an error to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead in the top of the first.

Mt Hood answered in the bottom of the second when Brittani Martin scored on a RBI double by Tasha Maier to put the Saints within one.

The Saints unsuccessfully loaded the bases in the fourth but the Rangers ace Quint managed to work out of the bind.

Mt Hood broke the game wide open 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth when Kathy Cox scored on a double by Chanie Norbury and Martin nailed another double to score Norbury and Ashley Lokey.

Olympic mounted a last gasp attack in the seventh getting a pair of runners aboard, but All-American Lauren HadenFeld finally shut the door on the Rangers' season.

Walla Walla takes Fourth Place
Olympic 3 Walla Walla 1

The Walla Walla Warriors were the first to light up the scoreboard when Lisa Hender scored on a sacrifice bunt by Amanda Potter. An error on the play gave Hender the green light to take home for a 1-0 Warrior lead in the second inning.

Olympic's Amy Renfow nailed a RBI double to score Carolyn Edenboo in the third to knot the game one all.

Edenboo then reached first on an error in the fifth and scored on a sacrifice fly to give Olympic all they needed in a 3-1 win.

2008 Softball All-Stars and All-Americans announced
2008-05-15 23:37:46

The 2008 NWAACC Softball All-Stars and National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American lists have been announced. View All-Stars :: View All-Americans

NWAACC Softball Championships May 16-18
2008-05-15 21:08:58

The 2008 Softball Championships will take place on Friday-Sunday, May 16-18 at Delta Park East [map] in Portland, OR. Sixteen teams, four from each region, will battle it out for the '08 NWAACC softball title. View the championships web page here.

Wentachee Valley and Mt Hood again top polls
2008-05-14 21:33:49

Wenatchee Valley #1; top five remain unchanged in the final baseball poll
East Champion Wenatchee Valley (23-5, 35-6) took six first place votes to top the final Horizon Air/Coaches' Poll. The Knights capped the season going 19-2 in the East in their final 21 games dating back to April 12th . North Champion Edmonds (19-5, 33-8) vacated the top spot a few polls back, but remain firmly in second place, collecting a pair of first place votes. West Champion Lower Columbia (21-4, 26-18), winners of 18 of its last 19 games, weighs in at third and Everett (18-6, 29-13) rounds out the top four.

Mt. Hood (19-9, 28-15) holds in the fifth spot while Columbia Basin (17-11, 33-15), after a brief departure form the top eight, returns to the poll in the sixth position. Tacoma (18-7, 23-18) moves up a spot to seventh and Linn-Benton (19-9, 29-15) also returns to the top eight at number eight. view poll

Mt Hood remains the favorites in the final softball poll - top six unchanged
South Champion Mt Hood (26-4, 38-7) once again tops the softball poll, collecting all eight first place votes. The Saints began the season at number four, but ascended to the top in the second poll and have led since. East Champion Wenatchee Valley (23-5, 40-10) continues to hold at number two while the 2007 NWAACC Champions Lower Columbia (23-7, 39-8) stay just ahead of North Champion Bellevue, who remains in the fourth spot.

Walla Walla (22-6, 37-15) holds at fifth while Clackamas (17-13, 24-21) hangs on to the sixth position. Spokane (22-6, 30-14) and West Champion Pierce (28-2, 36-10) trade places in the seventh and eight spots. view poll

Mackin surpasses Fiskum for most NWAACC softball coaching wins
2008-05-05 17:01:19

By Rick McCorkle
The Daily News ---- Longview

In his 16 seasons as head coach of the Lower Columbia College softball program, Tim Mackin's Lady Devils have claimed a conference-record nine NWAACC Softball titles, including an amazing run of six straight during 1999-2004.

On May 3, Mackin earned another distinction when his Lady Devils won a conference-record 576th game under his watch with an 8-0 victory over Clark College in a Southern Division contest at Hudson's Bay High School.

After the game, Mackin received a bouquet of balloons from Cam and Kristi Hanna, parents of LCC player Jessi Hanna, and posed for pictures with the team.

Mackin's 577-135 record (.810 winning percentage) moved him past former record holder Paul Fiskum, who led Clackamas College to a 575-213 record (.730) and eight conference titles in 19 seasons (1987-97, 1999-2006).

Fiskum earned his mark while coaching in 788 games, while Mackin reached the milestone in 710 contests.

Mackin, the director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Kelso, Wash., began coaching at LCC in 1993 after a stint as head coach at Mark Morris High School in Longview. He led the Lady Devils to their first NWAACC title in 1994, and after the run of six straight crowns, LCC is the two-time defending champ going into the conference championships during May 16-18 at Portland's Delta Park.

Prior to his coaching career, Mackin was catcher for legendary pitcher Eddie Feigner as a member of the "King and His Court" fastpitch softball team. During his time with the barnstorming softball team, Mackin once hit 321 home runs during a 220-game season that featured games in the United States, Australia and the Bahamas.

Wenatchee Valley & Mt. Hood top Horizon Air/Coaches' Polls
2008-05-01 22:51:08

Wenatchee Valley overtakes Edmonds in the baseball rankings
The Wenatchee Valley Knights (18-4, 30-5) collected three first place votes and 70 points to take the top spot in the Horizon Air/Coaches' poll for the first time this season. The Knights were riding a 14-game winning streak until an Apr 30th one-run loss to Walla Walla. Edmonds (14-2, 28-5) drops a spot to second in this week's poll followed by Lower Columbia (14-3, 19-17) in the third spot. Everett (16-4, 25-11) jumps three spots to fourth and Mt. Hood re-enters the poll in the fifth position.

Bellevue (11-5, 23-13) dips three places to sixth, Walla Walla (14-7, 26-13) makes its 2008 poll debut at seventh while Tacoma (12-5, 17-16) slides a few spots to eighth and Treasure Valley (15-7, 27-15) breaks into the top eight tied for eighth. complete poll

Mt. Hood continues to top softball poll
The Mt. Hoods Saints (17-1, 29-4) continue to terrorize the South Region and haven't loss a game since Apr 1st, winning 22 straight games. The Saints picked up all eight first place votes and hold the top spot for the second consecutive poll while East Region leader Wenatchee Valley (18-4, 35-9) moves up from third to second this week. Lower Columbia (12-6, 28-7) and North Region leader Bellevue (24-2, 31-4) also move up a notch to round out the top four.

Walla Walla (17-5, 32-14) dips three spots to fifth following a bumpy ride at the NWAACC crossover tournament and a pair of road losses at Wenatchee Valley. Clackamas (10-10, 17-18) holds the sixth spot despite being the only team in the top eight with a sub .500 overall winning percentage. West leader Pierce (20-2, 28-10) and Spokane (17-5, 25-13) remain in the seven and eight positions in the poll. complete poll

Baseball and softball rankings released
2008-04-17 00:43:28

Edmonds takes over the top spot in baseball
The Edmonds Tritons (12-0, 25-2) move into the top spot in this week's Horizon Air/Coaches' poll. The Tritons are on an eighteen game win streak and have been cruising past their North Region opponents thus far. East Region leading Wenatchee Valley (9-3, 20-4) moves up a couple of places to number two, Bellevue (6-2, 18-9) drops a spot to third and Lower Columbia dips to fourth from third last week.

Columbia Basin plummets from the top spot to fifth, West Region leader Tacoma (8-2, 13-13) enters the poll in the sixth spot, Everett (9-3, 18-9) holds at seven and South Region leader Linn-Benton (8-2, 18-8) rounds out the top eight. View Poll

Mt. Hood heads up the softball rankings
The Mt. Hood Saints (11-1, 19-4) move up from fourth to the top of the rankings this week. The Saints have been dominating the perennially tough South Region and have had double header sweeps of fourth-ranked Lower Columbia and sixth-ranked Clackamas. East Region leader Walla Walla (15-3, 29-10) holds in the second position while East rival Wenatchee Valley (14-4, 28-8) follows in the third spot for the second straight week. Lower Columbia (5-5, 16-6) falls from the top spot to fourth this week.

Bellevue (14-0, 18-2) are red hot in the North Region and move up a spot to fifth. Clackamas (8-4, 12-11) drops a spot to sixth while West Region leader Pierce (13-1, 20-6) moves up from eighth to seventh. Chemeketa (6-6, 13-9) and Spokane (12-4, 18-10) tied for the eighth spot. View Poll

2008 NWAACC Softball Crossover Tournament - April 19 & 20
2008-04-15 14:23:54

Yakima Valley Community College will host the 2008 Softball Crossover Tournament at Carlon Park in Sela, WA. Twenty teams will compete in 44 games over the two day event.

Teams scheduled to participate are:

South Puget Sound, Yakima, Clark, Bellevue, Spokane, Mt. Hood, Lower Columbia, Blue Mountain, Everett, Grays Harbor, Wenatchee, Chemeketa, Highline, Clackamas, Southwestern Oregon, Columbia Basin, Pierce, Walla Walla, Treasure Valley, and Skagit Valley.

View Google map & directions to Carlon Park. View Schedule

Polls: Columbia Basin & Lower Columbia top initial 2008 baseball and softball rankings
2008-04-03 10:12:05

Baseball Poll
The Columbia Basin Hawks (4-2, 20-6) take the top spot in the opening Horizon Air/Coaches baseball poll. Bellevue (3-1, 14-7), last year's NWAACC Champions, ring in at number two. Lower Columbia (2-1, 8-13) is number three despite a rough start to the 2008 campaign. Wenatchee Valley (3-1, 13-2) round out the top four.

North Division rivals Skagit Valley (1-3, 10-7), Edmonds (4-0, 16-2) and Everett are the five, six and seven picks. The Cardinals of Skagit Valley were last season's NWAACC runner-up. Mt. Hood (4-0, 11-9) rounds out the second four in the eighth spot. view poll

Softball Poll
The Lower Columbia Red Devils (1-1, 12-2), champions in eight of the last nine seasons, open in the top spot in the softball poll. Walla Walla (7-1, 20-8) is off to a hot start in the East and comes in at number two followed closely by East rival Wenatchee Valley (6-2, 20-4) in the third spot. Mt. Hood (1-1, 9-4) rounds out the top four.

Clackamas (2-0, 6-7), who have been in the past six league title games, weigh in at number five. Bellevue (6-0, 10-2), Chemeketa (1-1, 8-4) and Highline (0-2, 9-9) complete the top eight. view poll

South Puget Sound Community College Fastpitch Coach Resigns
2007-11-16 12:18:59

Olympia, WA. - Matt Loes, the head coach of the South Puget Sound Community College Clippers fastpitch team for the past ten years, has resigned. He leaves to become the head coach of the Olympia High School fastpitch program.

Loes came to the college in 1997, spending one year as an assistant before taking over as head coach. Under his guidance, the Clippers won their division in 1998 and 2006 and earned three appearances in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) championship tournament. The 2006 team placed seventh in the tournament and set a new single-season home run record for collegiate fastpitch with 135. During his tenure at the college, Loes compiled a record of 217-186, and 37 of his players were selected as NWAACC all-stars.

South Puget Sound will begin its search for a new coach and hopes to have one in place by the end of fall quarter.

Baseball & Softball Sophomore Showcase Results
2007-10-01 16:01:29

The 2007 Sophomore showcases for baseball and softball took place this past weekend. The baseball showcase was held at Lower Columbia's Story Field in Longview, Wa. and the softball games were at Portland's Delta Park East complex.

Softball Scores:

Game 1: East 6, South 2

Game 2: North 8, West 6

Game 3: West 5, East 5

Game 4: South 4, North 9

Baseball Scores:

Game 1: East 7, South 10 Full Box Score

Game 2: East 3, South 4 Full Box Score

Games 3 & 4 between the West and North on Sunday were rained out.

2007 NWAACC Softball Showcase Sept 29 - Portland, Ore.
2007-09-24 13:30:26
The 2007 NWAACC Softball Fall Classic will take place on September 29 at Portland's Delta Park East. The showcase will feature 28 teams playing in a total of 28 games throughout the day plus four additional Sophomore Showcase games. View the Media Guide for team rosters. The schedule of events:

8:00 AM	8:00 AM	8:00 AM	8:00 AM	8:00 AM
Clark	Lower Columbia	Clackamas	Mt. Hood	Columbia Basin
Walla Walla	Wenatchee Valley	Blue Mountain	Spokane	Chemeketa

9:30 AM	9:30 AM	9:30 AM	9:30 AM	9:30 AM
Walla Walla	Wenatchee Valley	Blue Mountain	Spokane	Columbia Basin
Everett	Pierce	S. Puget Sound	Bellevue	Shoreline

11:00 AM	11:00 AM	11:00 AM	11:00 AM	11:00 AM
Highline	Olympic	Yakima	Grays Harbor	Treasure Valley
Everett	Pierce	S. Puget Sound	Bellevue	Chemeketa

12:30 PM	12:30 PM	12:30 PM	12:30 PM	12:30 PM
Highline	Olympic	Yakima	Grays Harbor	Treasure Valley
Walla Walla	Wenatchee Valley	Blue Mountain	Spokane	Shoreline

2:30PM	Sophomore Showcase: East vs. West - North vs. South
4:30PM	Sophomore Showcase: East vs. South - West vs. North

6:30 PM	6:30 PM	6:30 PM	6:30 PM	6:30 PM
Everett	Pierce	S. Puget Sound	Bellevue	Chemeketa
Clark	Lower Columbia	Clackamas	Mt. Hood	Centralia

8:00 PM	8:00 PM	8:00 PM	8:00 PM	8:00 PM
Highline	Olympic	Centralia	Grays Harbor
Clark	Lower Columbia	Clackamas	Mt. Hood	extra game

Gators Hire Dillinger for Fastpitch
2007-08-27 23:03:35

Green River athletic director Bob Kickner announced the hiring of Scott Dillinger to the head coaching position for GRCC fastpitch. Scott Dillinger comes to the swamp after spending the spring as the head coach at Eastside Catholic HS where he led his team to three tournament wins with a district berth. Coach Dillinger has worked in high school athletics for the past 24 years coaching a variety of sports including thirteen years as a football assistant, eight years as a head coach in baseball, sixteen years in basketball (six as a head girls coach), and five as a head coach in golf.

"We are very pleased to have Scott join our staff," said Kickner. "After a lengthy search process, I am thrilled to find a coach with the enthusiasm and the experience to support a program in need of a boost. He has a plan to make our program competitive and our job is to give him the resources necessary to work the plan. I am looking forward to watching the team develop under his leadership."

Dillinger attended Muskingum College, Ohio University, and Everett CC. An outstanding baseball player in his own right, Scott pitched for Ohio University in 1981. He resumed his playing career in 2004, and continues to play at a high competitive level on two teams in the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League. He set a league record last year in the PSSBL with 63 RBI in 26 games, and will make his fourth trip to the MSBL/MABL World Series this November.

"I am excited to take my career to the collegiate level," stated Dillinger. "I believe with my passion for the game and my ability to locate outstanding talent, we can turn Gator fastpitch into a regional power in the NWAACC." Scott is married to Rita and has two married sons and three grandsons.

Clackamas CC's Renee Santos featured in Portland Tribune
2007-07-12 12:22:37

PORTLAND, ORE- Clackamas Cougar pitcher Renee Santos was recently featured in the Portland Tribune. The newspaper outlined her outstanding first-year at Clackamas.

Read the article

Wisegerber to head CBC Softball
2007-06-07 14:23:18

PASCO, WASH- The Columbia Basin College Athletic Deparment announced the hiring of Eric Wisegerber as its new Head Softball Coach. Wisegerber will succeed Kelly Richards who resigned to further his career goals with the Hanford Fire Department.

Wisegerber was the Head Coach at Southridge High the past seven years and Naches Valley High three years previous. He has several years experience coaching college level softball players during the summer under Richards.

"We are excited to bring a young coach with enthusiasm and a history of success. Eric has already been around our program for a long time and has experiernce coaching at a high level." -Scott Rogers, CBC Athletic Director.

Softball & Baseball All-Stars Announced
2007-05-23 11:46:12
Vancouver, WA. - The 2007 NWAACC Baseball & Softball All-Star teams and regional Coach of the Year selections have been announced.

View Teams: Baseball All-Stars :: Softball All-Stars Congratulations to the athletes and coaches selected to this year's team.

Softball All-Tournament Team
2007-05-21 18:42:36

Delta Park East, Portland, Ore. - The All-Tournament Team for the 2007 NWAACC Softball Tournament have been annouced. Lower Columbia's freshman shortstop Jessi Hanna was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player and Head Coach Tim Mackin was named the tournament's Coach of the Year.

Kathy Cox, Mt Hood
Jessi Hanna, Lower Columbia
Katie King, Clackamas
Carrie O'Neil, Lower Columbia
Courtney Matthews, Lower Columbia
Hayley Ridout, Lower Columbia
Holly Rossman, Mt. Hood
Renee Santos, Clackamas
Jessica Schell, Clackamas
Jessica Solcum, Clackamas
Brittany Warren, Lower Columbia
Laurel Wyatt, Wenatchee Valley
Teena Yates, Mt. Hood
Ranzy York, Wentachee Valley

Lower Columbia Claims Ninth Softball Championship
2007-05-21 13:45:53

Delta Park East, Portland, Ore. - The Lower Columbia Red Devils took care of business today to claim their 2nd straight NWAACC Softball title. Both clubs played some amazing softball and the game wasn't decided until Jessie Hanna scored on a Courtney Matthews RBI in the bottom of the seventh to break a three inning 2-2 dead lock for a 3-2 victory over the Clackamas Cougars.

For the Cougars, the game marked their third of the day to get to the championship game. Earlier they defeated fourth-ranked Wenatchee Valley 4-0 and top-ranked Mt. Hood 5-1. Clackamas opened the scoring manufacturing two runs in the second inning, but the Devils answered in the 4th inning off a 2-run blast by Hayley Ridout to tie the game at 2-2. Red Devils outfielders Courtney Matthews and Tiffany Coates sparked the Lower Columbia defense saving possible Cougar home runs with spectacular catches in the 5th and 7th innings.

The championship marks the second consecutive time the two squads faced off for the title. Going into the contest, both clubs held eight NWAACC titles apiece. Lower Columbia, with it's ninth title, has won 8 of the last nine championships.

Championship	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Clackamas	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	2
Lower Columbia	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	3	5	1

WP - O'Neil, LP - Santos
HR: Hayley Ridout (LCC) 4th

Softball: Clackamas 5, Mt. Hood 1
2007-05-21 11:28:59

Semifinal Game 29 - Delta Park East, Portland, Ore.

FINAL	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Mt. Hood	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0
Clackamas	0	0	3	0	2	0	x	5	8	2

WP - Santos 11K
LP - Gendron, 2K
HR- King (CLCC), 3rd; Daline (CLCC) 5th

Softball Championships: Clackamas Advances - Wenatchee Places 4th
2007-05-21 11:13:13

Quarterfinal Game 28 - Delta Park East, Portland, Ore.
Clackamas 4-5-0
Wenatchee Valley 0-2-1

WP - Renee Santos, CG, 10K
LP - Ranzy York, CG, 2K
Homeruns: Lacey Forbito (CLCC), Katie King (CLCC)

Clackamas' Lacey Forbito got the scoring going for the Cougars in the third inning with a solo home run. Katie King provided more in the sixth when she nailed a shot that just cleared the fences with two runners on as Clackamas went on the win 4-0. Cougar pitcher Renee Santos held the powerful Knight bats to just two hits on a shutout and notched ten strikeouts.

Wenatchee Valley places 4th in the tournament and finished the season at 20-8,
39-14. Clackamas advances to the face Mt. Hood in the semifinal at 11am. The winner will advance to face Lower Columbia in the Championship game at 1pm.

2007 NFCA NWAACC All-Americans
2007-05-20 12:27:24
2007 NFCA NWAACC All-Americans Kathryn Cox, Mt Hood Rachel Davis, Mt Hood Jessi Hanna, Lower Columbia Jievielyn Howard, Pierce Dani Monson, Everett Tarn Potter, Wentachee Valley Sarah Rivera, Walla Walla Holly Rossman, Mt Hood Renee Santos, Clackamas Brittany Warren, Lower Columbia Laurel Wyatt, Wenatchee Valley Kristin Wilson, Walla Walla Adidas Golden Shoe Award - National Award for Stolen Bases Dani Monson, Everett Diamond National Catcher of the Year Kristin Wilson, Walla Walla NFCA NWAACC Coach of the Year Mandi Johnson, Everett Randy Smith, Everett

2007 NWAACC Softball Championship- Games 21-27
2007-05-19 19:53:09

Game 21
Mt Hood 12-17-2
Chemeketa 4-5-2
W- Gendron
L- Albrecht
HR- Cox (MHCC), Norbury 2 (MHCC), Sinyard (CHCC) Albrecht (CHCC).

Summary
In a game of region rivals, Mt Hood used two homeruns from Chanie Norbury to quiet the Storm. The second of Norbury's homeruns was a grand slam in the fourth inning which sealed the game for the Saints. Norbury accounted for seven of Hood's 12 runs batted in.

Game 22
Lower Columbia 9-9-3
Clackamas 8-11-3
W- O'Neil
L- Cristofaro
HR- Howard (ClCC), Hanna (LCC), Mathew (LCC), Leslie (LCC), Strode GSHR (LCC)

Summary
Lower Columbia took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning when they got three homeruns. Clackamas recovered to tie the score in the following innings, but in the top of the seventh, Ashlea Strode hit a grand slam homerun for the Red Devils. That was just enough as LCC was able to hold off a Clackamas rally in the bottom of the seventh one run short.

Game 23
Spokane 5-7-3
Wenatchee Valley 7-9-2
W- York
L- Keeler
HR- Keeler (CCS), Wyatt 2 (WWCC), York (WWCC).

Summary
Ranzy York capped an exciting comeback for Wenatchee with a two-run homerun the bottom of the seventh inning to eliminate Spokane and keep the Knights alive.

Spokane ends their season 16-12, 24-22.

Game 24
Walla Walla 7-12-2
Bellevue 0-4-0
W- Jones (10k)
L- Miller

Summary
Walla Walla was led by Katie Brown and Amanda Potter who were both 3 for 4 hitting in the game against Bellevue. The Warriors jumped on top early and the Bulldogs were unable to over come BreAnn Jones who had 10k.

Bellevue finishes the season 31-5, 38-6.

Game 25
Wenatchee Valley 13-15-2
Chemeketa 5-7-2
W - York
L- Chewning
HR Potter (WVC), Mintzer (CHCC)

Wenatchee Valley jumped out to an early lead and Ranzy York was solid on the mound as the Knights won the game 13-5 over the Chemeketa Storm. Tarn Potter scored three Knight runs on her home run in the 2nd. Sarah Mintzer tallied a solo homer for the Storm in the 4th. Wenatchee's Kelena Keffler and Lauren Brem both went 3-4 at the plate to lead the Knight batters. Wenatchee will play another game verses Clackamas on Sunday at 10am. Clackamas won 1-0 in a previous pairing of the two squads in yesterday's action.

Chemeketa finishes the season 15-15, 29-22.

Game 26
Clackamas 3-6-2
Walla Walla 2-6-0
W - Santos
L - Jones
HR - King (CLCC), Solcum (CLCC), Rivera (WWCC)

Walla Walla opened the scoring in the first inning taking a 1-0 lead until Clackamas tied the contest in the 3rd inning to knot things up at 1-1. Clackamas' Jessica Solcum homered in the 4th to put the Cougars up 2-1. The Warriors answered in the 5th with a solo shot by league home run leader Sarah Rivera, but the Cougars countered in the same inning on a blast by Katie King to secure the win 3-2.

Walla Walla complete their season at 20-8, 39-13.

Game 27
Lower Columbia 8-12-2
Mt Hood 7-8-2
W - O'Neil
L - Davis
HR - Hanna 3 (LCC), Cox 2 (MHCC), Rossman 2 (MHCC), Warren (LCC), Kreshka (MHCC)

Lower Columbia jumped out to a lead early on and despite Mt. Hood's tough offensive rallies led by Holly Rossman, Kathy Cox and Bryttny Kreshka, the Saints were unable to catch the Red Devils in the bottom of the seventh. Lower Columbia's Jessie Hanna was on fire at the plate with three home runs, the last in the top of the seventh. Brittany Warren also homered for the Devils in the third as the Devils make their way to the NWAACC Chmapionship game for the eighth time in the last nine years.

Mt. Hood will play the winner of the Clackamas - Wenatchee Valley game tomorrow at noon.

2007 NWAACC Softball Championship- Games 17-20
2007-05-19 12:18:28

Game 17
Wenatchee Valley 18-17-1 (5)
Grays Harbor 2-8-2
W- York
L- Sutera
HR-
WVC- Keffler, Hess, Wyatt, York

Summary
Wenatchee Valley overpowered Grays Harbor hitting four homeruns to survive in the winners' bracket. Grays Harbor finished their first tournament appearance in 22 years with their heads high proud of their accomplishments of the season. Head Coach Tom Sutera said "the kids didnâ€™t give up. They battled every inning and got a few hits."

Grays Harbor ends their season 17-13, 17-25.

Game 18
Spokane 12-9-2 (6 inn)
Everett 4-7-2
W- Coulter
L- Palmer

HR- Dilworth (CCS), Purser (CCS).

Summary
The Trojans had a tough day against the Sasquatch. The game was close when Spokane went on a tear in the sixth inning to go up 8 runs to end the game. Head Coach Mandi Johnson was clearly disappointed that the Trojans were unable to advance. â€œItâ€™s always hard when you donâ€™t expect to go home this early,â€ state Johnson. The Northern Region champs had a great season finishing 33-3, 45-12.

Game 19
Bellevue 4-10-2
Columbia Basin 3-5-3
W- Miller
L- Glaspie
HR- Lokken (CBC).

Summary
The Bulldogs got all their runs in the top of the first inning to rattled the Hawks who were unable to overcome the early Bulldog attack. Columbia Basin Head Coach Kelly Richards told his team they â€œgotta hitâ€ to get back into the game. Jamie Lokken responded with a homerun, but that was not enough.

Columbia Basin finishes the season 15-13, 20-26.

Game 20
Peninsula 5-8-2
Walla Walla 6-5-0
W- Rivera
L-Rosencrants
S- Jones
HR-Adams (WWCC).

Summary
The Warriors survived a tough Peninsula team on the strength of a two-run homerun by Amy Adams in the third inning. Peninsula finishes their season 22-14, 27-19.

Saturdayâ€™s Results
Wenatchee Valley 18, Grays Harbor 2 (5)
Spokane 12, Everett 4 (6)
Bellevue 4, Columbia Basin 3
Walla Walla 6, Peninsula 5

2007 NWAACC Softball Championship- Games 13-16
2007-05-18 18:55:42

Game 13

Columbia Basin 14-20-0
South Puget Sound 12-15-1
W- Glaspie
L- King
HR
CBC- Lokken GSHR, Harp, Valdez, Travis
SPSCC- Hawkins, Lane, Homann, Sanders.

Summary
Columbia Basin came from behind to knock South Puget Sound out of the NWAACC Tournament. The Clippers had 9-3 lead starting the fourth but CBC's Jamie Lokken hit a Grand Slam to get the Hawks to within two and back into the game. The Clippers answered in the bottom of the fourth with two solo homeruns back-to-back by Amanda Homann and Megan Sanders. However, a two-run shot by Jennie Harp (CBC) kept the Hawks close. The Hawks pulled away in the seventh and shut down the Clipper offense. Columbia Basin advances to play Bellevue at 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

The Clippers finish their season 24-6, 30-16.

Game 14
Peninsula 4-8-0
Highline 0-8-1
W- Rosencrants
L- Draeger

Summary
The Pirates' defense was "on-fire" said Peninsula Head Coach Heather Sankey. The defensuve shutout of Highline combined with four runs from the offense advanced PeC to their first appearance on the second day of the NWAACC Tournament.

Peninsula improves to 27-18 and will play Walla Walla Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Highline finishes their season 19-26.

Game 15
Lower Columbia 11-12-1
Everett 5-7-0
W- O'Neil
L- Schlins
HR- O'Neil (LCC), Ridout (LCC), Monson.
Monson (EVCC) was 4 for 4.

Summary
The Red Devils had a great second inning scoring eight runs to smother Northern Region Champion Everett. The Trojans started a comeback but it was not enough as LCC used a seventh inning homerun from Carri O'Neil to put the game out of reach.

The Red Devils advance to the quarterfinals to face Clackamas. Everett drops into the losers' bracket to play Spokane.

Game 16
Wenatchee Valley 0-4-1
Clackamas 1-4-2
W- Santos
L- York

Summary
This game was tightly played with each team missing out on opportunities to score. The game's key moment came as Cotie Howard hit a leadoff triple in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Clackamas an excellent chance to score. Pinch runner Jessica Calderon replaced Howard and eventually scored the winning run to give the Cougars a berth in Saturday's Quarterfinal game against Southern Region Rival Lower Columbia.

2007 NWAACC Softball Championship- Games 5-8
2007-05-18 15:45:24

Game 5
Everett 6-10-0
Columbia Basin 4-5-1
W- Palmer
L- Glaspie

HR
CBC- Jamie 2, Donna

Summary
Everett earned their fourth ever tournament win by beating a tough Columbia Basin team. The Trojans received great hitting managing 10 hits. Columbia Basin will fall into the losers' bracket where they will have to work hard to come from behind to get back to the championship game where they were in 2005, which is also their last tournament appearance.

Game 6
Lower Columbia 6-7-0
South Puget Sound 3-6-2
W- O'Neil
L- King
HR
LCC- Strode, Hanna, SPSCC - Alderman

Summary
Lower Columbia started their title defence by playing a solid game against South Puget Sound. Three homeruns in the game were more than the Clippers could handle who also committed two errors.

Game 7
Wenatchee Valley 4-10-3
Peninsula 1-5-0
W- York
L- Rosencrants
HR- Jones (WVC)

Summary
Eastern Region champion Wenatchee Valley came out swinging in their first tournament game. The Knights overcame three errors by strong hitting and a timely homerun by Kellie Jones.

Game 8
Clackamas 7-14-1
Highline 1-2-1
W- Santos
L- Herried
HR- Schell (CLCC)

Summary
Clackamas dominated this game from beginning to end never giving the Thunderbirds hope of winning the game. Clackamas begins their bid improve from their second place finish in 2006 when they lost in the championship game to Lower Columbia.

2007 NWAACC Softball Championship
2007-05-18 12:22:50

Game One
Mt Hood 4-5-0
Grays Harbor 0-2-1
W- Gendron
L- Sutera
HR-
MHCC- Rossman, Wilson

Summary
The number one ranked Mt Hood Saints overcame a slow start to defeat Grays Harbor 4-0 and advance to the second round Saturday. Head Coach Meadow McWhorter credited her sophomores for showing leadership when it was apparent the players had nerves. â€œThey took the reigns and led the way.â€

McWhorter mentioned the Saintsâ€™ keys for the tournament and their first win were timely hitting and picking good pitches.

Mt Hood (25-5, 41-5) advances to play Walla Walla (19-9, 37-16) Friday at 1:30 p.m. Grays Harbor (will play this afternoon against Olympic (22-14, 24-22) at 1:30 p.m.

Game 2
Walla Walla 4-3-0
Olympic 1-4-2
W- Jones
L- Wilkinson

Summary
Walla Walla got off to a fast start scoring three runs in the first inning to smother Olympic. Walla Walla Head Coach Mike Staudenmaier said the Warriors did not play well but that â€œa win is a win. Weâ€™ll take a win no matter what.â€ Staudenmaier credited his teamâ€™s poor play to the Olympic pitcher Brittany Wilkinson who kept the Warrior hitters off balance.

Walla Walla (19-9, 37-16) advances to play Mt Hood Friday at 1:30 p.m. Olympic goes into the losersâ€™ bracket to play Grays Harbor at 1:30 p.m. today.

Game 3
Chemeketa-7-13-1
Pierc-2-7-3
W- Albrecht
L- Pruitt
HR- Chewning (CHCC)
Summary
Chemeketa took down the Western Region champs Pierce with strong hitting early and showed the overall strength of the Southern Region teams in this yearâ€™s tournament. The game was broken open in the by a two run homerun by Caitlyn Chewning in the second inning.

Chemeketa (15-15, 28-20) advances to play Bellevue (31-5, 37-10) Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Pierce (26-4, 36-13) will play Spokane (16-12, 22-21) at 1:30 p.m. today.

Game 4
Bellevue 5-7-1
Spokane 3-5-2
W- Miller
L- Coulter
S- Andrews

Summary
Bellevue got the first game monkey off their back winning their first game of the tournament for the first time in four tries. Head Coach Leah Francis said their key was â€œJumping out early and then putting the game in the hands of our pitchers. The pitchers did a great job. Holding Spokane to three runs is a good achievement.â€

Bellevue (31-5, 37-10) advances to play Chemeketa (15-15, 28-20) at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Spokane (16-12) will play Pierce (26-4, 36-13) at 1:30p.m. this afternoon.

Fridayâ€™s Results
Mt Hood 4, Grays Harbor 0
Walla Walla 4, Olympic 1
Chemeketa 7, Pierce 2
Bellevue 5, Spokane 3

Mt Hood Tops Final Softball Poll
2007-05-15 12:12:35

Vancouver, WA. - The Mt. Hood Saints (25-5, 40-5) top the final poll in fastpitch softball. The Saints only losses this season have come at the hands of second-ranked Clackamas (23-7, 35-10) and fouth-ranked Lower Columbia ( 21-9, 33-11). Wentachee Valley (20-8, 35-12), on a nine-game win streak in the tough Eastern Region, moves up four spots to number three. Walla Walla (19-9, 36-16), Everett (33-3, 44-10), Bellevue (31-5, 36-10) and Chemeketa (15-15, 27-20) round out the top eight. (Final Poll)

2007 Softball Championships (Revised Schedule)
2007-05-11 13:41:50
The 2007 NWAACC Softball Championships schedule has been revised. The games will take place at Delta Park, Portland, Ore. on May 18-20, 2007.
View: Tournament Bracket [PDF] :: map to Delta Park

Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
2007-04-17 11:08:21

Vancouver, WASH- The 2007 NWAACC Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The inductees will be honored at the 20th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet being held at the Bellevue Red Lion May 31st. The Hall of Fame includes athletes, coaches, teams and administrators who have enhanced and improved the quality of athletics at Northwest Community Colleges or have distinguished themselves after leaving the NWAACC.

2007 HALL OF FAME INDIVIDUAL INDUCTEES
Fred Andrew, Everett/Bellevue
Leon Edmonds, Bellevue
Harold Heiner, Whatcom
Rob Kelly, NWAACC
Kenny Lyle, Bellevue
Robert Nellams, Bellevue
Steve Sauers, Green River
Phyllis Templin, Tacoma
Bill Tsoukalas, Everett
Mike Willis, Green River

2007 HALL OF FAME TEAM INDUCTEES

BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1992-93 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Coaches: Ernie Woods (Head), Wil DeCuire, Bob Fronk (Assistants)

Athletes: Kevin Baker, Marko Dresevic, Jason Griffith, Daniel Hallgrimson, Roger Hammond, Keith Higgins, Leon Johnson, Brett Lundeen, Ralph Metzger, Garry Muir, Mark Odsather, Willie Thomas, Roman Wickers.

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1996-97 & 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Coaches: Joe Callero (Head), Jeff Albrecht, TJ Bohl, Brandt Borghorst, Tyler Geving, Fred Harrison, and Kurt Nelson (Assistants).

Athletes: Justin Adam, Reggie Ball, Marty Delange, Neil DeMerritt, Adam Enfield, Josh Geise, Bryan Guy, Derek Johnson, J.J. Ivy, Gabrriel Ladd, Scott Luedke, Shaun Madsen, Garrett Miller, Travis Moore, Brandon Nash, Tom Rockey, Brian Scalabrine, Kyle Templeton, Todd Watts, Quincy Wilder.

SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
1987-88 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Coaches: Steve Epperson (Head),Betsy Benson and Julie Walker (Assistants).
Athletes: Tina Barker, Julie Benson, Tina Bumgarner, Jill Fetrow, Chantell Keeley, Heather Klungel, Heidi Klungel, Linda Lorentzon, Jan Robinson, Monica Rooney.

Clackamas Heads Softball Poll
2007-04-16 11:57:10

The Clackamas ladies top the initial 2007 Softball Horizon Air Coaches' Poll. The Cougars (18-3), last year's runner-up in the NWAACC Softball Championships, had four first place votes and 60 points total. Walla Walla (28-10), the East Region leaders, come in at number two with one first place vote and 52 total. Bellevue, two games from a perfest season at 20-2 are third with one first place vote and 46 overall.
View complete poll

New softball coach at Edmonds
2007-01-23 12:21:11
Edmonds Community College recently hired Courtney Lum as our new softball coach. Courtney played four years at Whittier College in California State which is an NCAA Division II college and was the team captain her junior and senior year. Most recently Courtney was the assistant coach at the University of West Georgia last year before moving to Washington State. Edmonds Community College is excited to have Courtney on board and is expecting great things from her in the years to come.

New softball coach at Clark
2007-01-19 13:25:51

VANCOUVER, WA- Clark College announced today that Kasey Powers will be the new Softball Head Coach for the 2007 season. Powers was formerly with the Skyview High School program and has coached several summer teams. Powers has a Bachelors degree from Eastern Oregon University and was a Financial Aid and Admissions Counselor. Currently, he is a teacher at Skyview HS.

Ringor becomes the Official Baseball and Softball shoe for 2007
2007-01-02 18:12:21

VANCOUVER, WA- The Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges is proud to announce that Ringor is the Official Baseball and Softball shoe provider of the NWAACC for the 2006-07 season.

The agreement stems from a long standing affiliation between Ringor and the NWAACC. In the past few years, Ringor has displayed their products at the NWAACC Softball Championship and provided many NWAACC teams with shoes, bags and clothing.

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Chemeketa's Chelsea Lally wins Golden Shoe Award
2006-11-09 10:27:47

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced that nine student-athletes have been named winners of the 2006 adidas Golden Shoe Award for baserunning. Chemeketa's Chelsea Lally was named the NWAACC's Golden Shoe winner.

Lally paced Chemeketa with 42 stolen bases in 43 attempts for a .977 stolen base percentage. Her efforts on the base paths played a key role in leading the second-year team to a 33-11 record and a 24-8 mark in South Division play.

Accessing Old NWAACC Site
2006-10-03 12:37:36

The NWAACC has launched its new look web site for the 2006-07 season. While we continue working on adding information for the winter and spring sports programs, you can access the old web site by visiting: nwaacc.org/oldsite

Softball Sophomore Showcase at Delta Park
2006-09-14 14:26:52

On September 30, 2006, softball will showcase its star sophomore players at Delta Park. In addition to the All-Star games which will be at 1:00 and 3:00, there will a Fall Classic Tournament. The Sophomore Showcase is in its third year and is being held at Delta Park in Portland, OR for the first time.

The Fall Classic will feature 20 teams from the NWAACC including 2006 NWAACC Champion Lower Columbia. The games for the tournament will start in the morning and continue in the evening after the all-star games.

The entire day is a great opportunity for four-year coaches to see a lot of athletes at once. For a schedule of games, click on the pdf link below.

Showcase program[PDF]
Events and Times [PDF]
Sophomore Showcase Rosters [PDF]