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Eichler Named New Head Coach of Hand Softball
MADISON — There’s a new coach in town for the Hand softball team, and it’s a face that the Tigers are surely familiar with. Caitlin Eichler, a 2002 Daniel Hand High School graduate and former softball player for the Tigers, is back at her alma mater and excited to take the reins of a growing program. Caitlin was recently named the head coach of the Hand softball team. A Clinton resident, Caitlin is slated to
Northwestern’s Blanchard comitts to WNEU
WINSTED — Let’s face it. COVID-19’s havoc among high school sports and athletes is worse for teams and individuals with the highest expectations dashed by a sea of spiked microscopic balls. As a result, the honor of a college signing is more momentous than ever, along with a story of the determination athletes show to get themselves to the next level. On Tuesday, Northwestern’s Ava Blanchard committed to play softball at Division III Western New
Talcik pitches Brakettes to win in WMSNC winner’s bracket game
The Stratford Brakettes continued its annual Women’s Major Softball National Championship defense as the double-elimination bracket began Friday. Read More
Marist’s Oberdorf, Phippen Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Red-shirt senior Claire Oberdorf and sophomore Calista Phippen of the Marist softball team were named College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District on Thursday. The award takes into account career accomplishments and academic performance. Oberdorf ranks in the top 10 in program history in stolen bases (50, third), triples (seven, tied for sixth), batting average (.329, seventh), runs (106, 10th), and RBIs (105, 10th). She is a finalist for the Marist Athletics Department’s Sportsperson of the Year and Strength & Conditioning awards.
Fleming Earns CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Ithaca College softball junior Beth Fleming earned CoSIDA Academic All-District First-Team honors, the organization announced on Thursday. This is the second year in a row Fleming has earned recognition for her performance in the classroom. Read More
Youthful Hofstra swings for CAA tourney
Hofstra’s softball team is looking to build off a rebuilding season while sporting one of the youngest rosters in the nation for a second straight spring. The Pride went 20-27 last year after welcoming 12 newcomers and returning just two starters from the 2018 team that captured a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title and reached the NCAA Tournament. With some experience now under their belt, the 2020 Hofstra team that is still comprised of mostly
Eichler Named New Head Coach of Hand Softball
MADISON — There’s a new coach in town for the Hand softball team, and it’s a face that the Tigers are surely familiar with. Caitlin Eichler, a 2002 Daniel Hand High School graduate and former softball player for the Tigers, is back at her alma mater and excited to take the reins of a growing program. Caitlin was recently named the head coach of the Hand softball team. A Clinton resident, Caitlin is slated to
Northwestern’s Blanchard comitts to WNEU
WINSTED — Let’s face it. COVID-19’s havoc among high school sports and athletes is worse for teams and individuals with the highest expectations dashed by a sea of spiked microscopic balls. As a result, the honor of a college signing is more momentous than ever, along with a story of the determination athletes show to get themselves to the next level. On Tuesday, Northwestern’s Ava Blanchard committed to play softball at Division III Western New
Talcik pitches Brakettes to win in WMSNC winner’s bracket game
The Stratford Brakettes continued its annual Women’s Major Softball National Championship defense as the double-elimination bracket began Friday. Read More
Marist’s Oberdorf, Phippen Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Red-shirt senior Claire Oberdorf and sophomore Calista Phippen of the Marist softball team were named College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District on Thursday. The award takes into account career accomplishments and academic performance. Oberdorf ranks in the top 10 in program history in stolen bases (50, third), triples (seven, tied for sixth), batting average (.329, seventh), runs (106, 10th), and RBIs (105, 10th). She is a finalist for the Marist Athletics Department’s Sportsperson of the Year and Strength & Conditioning awards.
Fleming Earns CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Ithaca College softball junior Beth Fleming earned CoSIDA Academic All-District First-Team honors, the organization announced on Thursday. This is the second year in a row Fleming has earned recognition for her performance in the classroom. Read More
Youthful Hofstra swings for CAA tourney
Hofstra’s softball team is looking to build off a rebuilding season while sporting one of the youngest rosters in the nation for a second straight spring. The Pride went 20-27 last year after welcoming 12 newcomers and returning just two starters from the 2018 team that captured a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title and reached the NCAA Tournament. With some experience now under their belt, the 2020 Hofstra team that is still comprised of mostly