SATURDAY NCAA REGIONALS May 18, 2013
NCAA Regional Pairings are on www.spysoftball com
NCAA May 13 RPI is on www.spysoftball.com
NCAA individual and team statistics thru May 13 on www.spysoftball.org
All-Conference team lists are on www.spysoftball.com
NFCA regional individual honors lists are on nfca.org
ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25
2013 Season – Week 14– May 14, 2013
- Oklahoma def #24 Arkansas 10-5
2. Florida def #25 South Florida 11-1
3.. Oregon def Wisconsin 3-0
4.. Arizona State def #21 Georgia 2-0
5. Tennessee def NC State 1-0 (11)
6.. Missouri def Hofstra 1-0
7. Texas def South Carolina 11-2
8. Michigan def #22 California 5-0
9. Washington def #23 Hawaii 2-0
T10 LSU def by Louisiana-Lafayette 3-0/def Central Conn 11-0
T10 Alabama def Western Kentucky 7-6
12. Louisville upset by UAB 7-4/upset by UCLA 19-2
T13 Stanford def by #16 Nebraska 7-1
T13 UCLA def IPFW 8-0/def Louisville 19-2
15 South Alabama def #19 Florida State 2-1/def Mississippi State
16 Nebraska def #13 Stanford 7-1
17 Kentucky def Virginia Tech 6-2
18 Baylor def by #20 Texas A&M 6-5/def Arizona 8-4
19 Florida State def #15 South Alabama 2-1
20 Texas A&M def #18 Baylor 6-5
21 Georgia def by #4 Arizona State 2-0
22 California def by #8 Michigan 5-0/def Valpo 6-0 no hitter
23 Hawaii def by #9 Washington 2-0/def Minnesota 3-0
24 Arkansas def by #1 Oklahoma 10-5/def Fordham 5-2
25 South Florida def by #2 Florida 11-1 (5)/def GA Southern 2-1
TODAYS NCAA TOURNAMENT GAMES
NOTE: Friday’s detailed report disappeared off the web and has been revised
Austin Regional
Texas 11, South Carolina 2 (5)
WP Blaire Luna LP Julie Sarratt. Horns scored every inning. Hoagland HR + 4rbi. SC Page 2 -run HR.
Houston 7, Army 5,
WP Outon LP Lashley. Houston overcame Army 4-3 lead with 4-run 5th. Army eliminated.
South Carolina 5, Houston 1. Houston eliminated.
Ann Arbor Regional
Michigan 5, California 0
WP Sara Driesenga LP Jolene Henderson. Sweet 2 solo homers.
Valparaiso 7, Central Michigan 4. Central Michigan eliminated.
California 6, Valparaiso 0. Jolene Henderson no-hitter. Valparaiso eliminated.
Columbia regional
Missouri 1, Hofstra 0
WP Chelsea Thomas LP Olivia Galati. Hofstra 8H, no score. Mizzou 1 hit, Crane rbi single in 3rd.
Oregon State 6, Stony Brook 0. Stony Brook eliminated
Hofstra 8, Oregon State 4. Oregon State eliminated.
Lexington Regional
Kentucky 6, Virginia Tech 2
WP Kelsey Nunley LP Kelly Heinz. KY hrs: Cumbess, Smith
Marshall 3, Notre Dame 1 Notre Dame eliminated
WP Williamson LP Winter. Webster solo for Marshall.
Virginia Tech 3, Marshall 2. Marshall eliminated.
Gainesville Regional
Florida 11, South Florida 1 (5)
WP Hannah Rogers LP Sara Nevins. Gator HRs: Haeger 3run, Fuller. Haeger 7 rb
Georgia Southern 3, Hampton 0. Hampton eliminated.
South Florida 2, Georgia Southern 1. Georgia Southern eliminated.
Baton Rouge Regional
Louisiana-Lafayette 3, LSU 0
WP Jordan Wallace LP Rachele Fico. Fico had 7K, only 2 ULL hits: Cherry 2-run HR, Corbala solo.
Central Conn State def Northwestern State 9-1. Northwestern State eliminated.
LSU 11, Central Connecticut State 0 (6)
WP Ashley CZechner 2H. Simmons 4 rbi. Wray 3 rbi. Bell 2 rbi.
Knoxville Regional
Tennessee 1, NC State 0 (11)
WP Ellen Renfroe LP Emily Weiman. Vols scored bottom 11th; two out, Tarango singled, Gaffin tripled.
James Madison 5, Longwood 0. Longwood eliminated.
NC State vs James Madison: tied 4-4 after 4 at midnight
Lincoln Regional
Nebraska 7, Stanford 1
WP Tatum Edwards 3H LP Teagan Gerhart. Breault 3rbi, Taylor Edwards 2, Tatum Edwards 1, Armstrong 1.
UNI def Tulsa 2-1. Tulsa eliminated.
Stanford 4, UNI 1. UNI eliminated.
Mobile Regional
Florida State 2, South Alabama 1
WP Lacey Waldrop 10K LP Hannah Campbell. O’Brien HR/rbi single. Campbell rbi single.
Mississippi State def Miss Valley State 2-1. Miss Valley State eliminated.
South Alabama 3, Mississippi State 0. Mississippi State eliminated.
Louisville Regional
Louisville upset by UAB 7-4
WP Lannah Campbell LP Rachel LeCoq. UAB overcame Cards 4-1 lead with 4 runs bottom 5th, and added 2 in 6th. After LeCoq relieved Connell, UAB took lead, highlighted by Fletcher 2-run triple. Cards first lead on Wolny 2-run shot; 3 rbi for game.
UCLA 8, IPFW 0. WP Hall. Bruins scored 6 runs top 7th.
UCLA 19, Louisville 2 (5) Louisville eliminated
WP Ally Carda LP Caralisa Connell. Carda, Sataraka and Bemmett homered; the Bruins scored bottom 1st on Sataraka 3-run HR, then 9 in the 2nd, 6 in the 3rd inc Carda’s 2-run shot. One of the larger UCLA victory margins, and one of the worst Cardinal defeats — a promising season which began with a win over Oklahoma ends in a blowout.
Norman Regional
Oklahoma 10, Arkansas 5
WP Keilani Ricketts LP Hope McLemore S Michelle Gascoigne. OU 2-0 in 1st, Ricketts, Williams rbi; Williams HR in 3rd, Ricketts rbi in 4th after Gelle HR; Chamberlain 2 rbi in 5th. Arkansas knocked Ricketts out with 4-run 6th; Sooners racked 4 in 6th inc Chamberlain 3-run double. Lady Backs has 2 on, no outs, top 7th; double play + lineout.
Fordham 5, Marist 3, Marist eliminated.
Arkansas 5, Fordham 2. Fordham eliminated.
Tuscaloosa Regional
Alabama 7, Western Kentucky 6
WP Jackie Traina LP Emily Rousseau. Tide 6 HRs: Braud, Fichtner, Spencer, Conley, Hays, Hawkins.
SC Upstate 8, Jacksonville St 0. Jacksonville State eliminated.
Western Kentucky 3, USC Upstate 0. USC Upstate eliminated.
College Station Regional
Texas A&M 6, Baylor 5
WP Mel Dumezich LP Whitney Canion. Exciting. Bears led 5-2 bottom 7th; one out, Arbus, Garza singled; Lanphear jacked 3-run homer to tie, Morgam slugged a walkoff game winner. Dumezich accounted for first 2 Aggie runs with a homer. Hosack hit a grand slam for Baylor in the 4th.
Arizona 3, Penn 2 (8). Wildcats win on Rodriguwz sac fly in 8th.
Baylor 8, Arizona 4. Arizona eliminated
Eugene OR Regional Oregon advances to Super Regionals
Oregon 3, Wisconsin 0
WP Cheridan Hawkins LP Cassandra Darrah. Darrah gave up 3 hits: a solo to Pappas in the 2nd, a 2-run shot to Lindvall 7th.
Seattle Regional
Washington 2, Hawaii 0
WP Kaitlin Inglesby 2H, 9K. LP Kaia Parnaby. After Inglesby struck out side top 6th, Huskies scored Lahners rbi double, McNeill rbi single.
Minnesota 5, Portland State 0. Portland State eliminated.
Hawaii 3, Minnesota 0. Minnesota eliminated.
Tempe Regional
Arizona State 2, Georgia 1
WP Dallas Eacobedo 1H, 11K. LP Chelsea Wilkinson. Coyle rbi double in 3rd; Freeman HR in 6th.
San Jose State 2, San Diego State 5. San Jose Styate eliminated.
Georgia vs San Diego State. Georgia leading 3-0 in 4th at midnight
ASU plays winner on Sunday
SUNDAY GAMES (remember: double elimination)
Austin Regional: Texas vs South Carolina
Ann Arbor regional: Michigan vs California
Columbia Regional: Missouri vs Hofstra
Lexington Regional: Kentucky vs Virginia Tech
Gainesville Regional: Florida vs South Florida
Baton Rouge Regional:ouisiana Lafayette vs LSU
Knoxville Regional: Tennessee vs tbd
Lincoln Regional: Nebraska vs Stanford
Mobile Regional: Florida State vs South Alabama
Louisville Regional: UAB vs UCLA
Norman Regional: Oklahoma vs Arkansas
Tuscaloosa Regional: Alabama vs Western Kentucky
College Station Regional: Texas A&M vs Baylor
Seattle Regional: Washington vs Hawaii
Tempe Regional: Arizona State vs tbd
Seattle Regional: won by Oregon
FRIDAY MAY 17 NCAA TOURNAMENT
NCAA Regional Pairings are on www.spysoftball com
NCAA May 13 RPI is on www.spysoftball.com
NCAA individual and team statistics thru May 13 on www.spysoftball.org
All-Conference team lists are on www.spysoftball.com
NFCA regional individual honors lists are on nfca.org
ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25
2013 Season – Week 14– May 14, 2013
1. Oklahoma
2. Florida
3.. Oregon
4.. Arizona State
5. Tennessee
6.. Missouri
7. Texas
8. Michigan
9. Washington
T10 LSU
T10 Alabama
12. Louisville
T13 Stanford
T13 UCLA
15 South Alabama
16 Nebraska
17 Kentucky
18 Baylor
19 Florida State
20 Texas A&M
21 Georgia
22 California
23 Hawaii
24 Arkansas
25 South Florida
TODAYS NCAA TOURNAMENT GAMES
|
DATES/SITES/PAIRINGS |
| Norman Regional – May 17-19 at Norman, Okla. |
| No. 1 seed Oklahoma* (47-4) vs. Marist (30-24)/830pm OU 17-0 (5) Ricketts grand slam |
| Fordham (35-21) vs. Arkansas (34-18)/6pm Arkansas 5-1 |
| College Station Regional – May 17-19 at College Station, Texas |
| Baylor (39-15) vs. Arizona (32-24)/530pm Baylor 7-0 |
| Penn (30-18) vs. No. 16 seed Texas A&M* (39-15)/7pm Texas A&M 12-0 (5) |
| Baton Rouge Regional – May 17-19 at Baton Rouge, La. |
| No. 9 seed LSU* (40-14) vs. Central Connecticut State (35-13)/7pm ULL 3-0 |
| Northwestern State (40-13) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (43-13)/4pm LSU 3-2 |
| Ann Arbor Regional – May 17-19 at Ann Arbor, Mich. |
| California (36-17) vs. Central Michigan (33-18)/430pm California 8-1 |
| Valparaiso (34-25) vs. No. 8 seed Michigan* (45-10)/7pm Michigan 5-0 |
| Tempe Regional – May 17-19 at Tempe, Ariz. |
| No. 5 seed Arizona State* (45-10) vs. San Jose State (42-15)/6pm ASU 5-2 Escobedo no-hitter |
| Georgia (38-19) vs. San Diego State (35-18)/330pm Georgia 9-3 |
| Lexington Regional – May 17-19 at Lexington, Ky. |
| Notre Dame (43-13) vs. Virginia Tech (35-19)/5pm Virginia Tech 4-3 |
| Marshall (35-20) vs. No. 12 seed Kentucky* (38-18)/730pm Kentucky 2-1 (8) |
| Mobile Regional – May 17-19 at Mobile, Ala. |
| No. 13 seed South Alabama* (45-7) vs. Mississippi Valley (24-26)/7pm South Alabama 10-0 Campbell perfect game |
| Mississippi State (32-22) vs. Florida State (41-16)/430pm Florida State 5-2 |
| Austin Regional – May 17-19 at Austin, Texas |
| Houston (40-18) vs. South Carolina (32-23)/4pm South Carolina 6-4 Masters 6 rbi, grand slam |
| Army (35-24) vs. No 4 seed Texas* (44-8)/7pm Texas 5-0 |
| Eugene Regional – May 17-18 at Eugene, Ore. |
| No. 3 seed Oregon* (46-9) vs. North Carolina (39-19)/2pm Oregon 3-0 WP Moore 100W LP Spingola |
| BYU (33-20) vs. Wisconsin (42-11)/5pm Wisconsin 6-2 |
| Lincoln Regional – May 17-19 at Lincoln, Neb. |
| Stanford (37-19) vs. Tulsa (42-14)/5pm Stanford 4-2 |
| UNI (26-24) vs. No. 14 seed Nebraska* (40-13)/8pm Nebraska 4-0 |
| Washington Regional – May 17-19 at Seattle, Wash. |
| No. 11 seed Washington (38-15) vs. Portland State (25-29)/9pm Washington 2-1 |
| Minnesota (35-17) vs. Hawaii (43-11)/630pm Hawaii 3-0 |
| Columbia Regional – May 17-19 at Columbia, Mo. |
| Hofstra (43-11) vs. Oregon State (33-22)/4pm Hofstra 2-0 |
| Stony Brook (35-23) vs. No. 6 seed Missouri* (35-11)/630pm Missouri 3-0 |
| Knoxville Regional – May 17-19 at Knoxville, Tenn. |
| No. 7 seed Tennessee* (44-10) vs. Longwood (35-17)/6pm Tennessee 9-0 |
| James Madison (41-15) vs. North Carolina State (33-18)/330pm NCState 2-0 |
| Tuscaloosa Regional – May 17-19 at Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
| Western Kentucky (41-16) vs. S.C. Upstate (41-10)/430pm Western Kentucky 3-0 |
| Jacksonville State (30-25) vs. No. 10 seed Alabama* (42-13)/7pm Alabana 4-0 |
| Louisville Regional – May 17-19 at Louisville, Ky. |
| No. 15 seed Louisville* (46-11) vs. IPFW (32-14)/730pm Louisville 2-1 |
| UAB (37-16) vs. UCLA (37-18)/5pm UAB 6-3 |
| Gainesville Regional – May 17-19 at Gainesville, Fla. |
| South Florida (43-14) vs. Georgia Southern (32-28)/330pm South Florida 1-0 (8) |
| Hampton (33-24) vs. No. 2 seed Florida* (52-7)/6pm Florida 7-1 |
| * Indicates host institution |
THURSDAY MAY 16 D1 SOFTBALL
NCAA Regional Pairings are on www.spysoftball com
NCAA May 13 RPI is on www.spysoftball.com
NCAA individual and team statistics thru May 13 on www.spysoftball.org
All-Conference team lists are on www.spysoftball.com
NFCA regional lists are on nfca.org
ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25
2013 Season – Week 14– May 14, 2013
1. Oklahoma
2. Florida
3.. Oregon
4.. Arizona State
5. Tennessee
6.. Missouri
7. Texas
8. Michigan
9. Washington
T10 LSU
T10 Alabama
12. Louisville
T13 Stanford
T13 UCLA
15 South Alabama
16 Nebraska
17 Kentucky
18 Baylor
19 Florida State
20 Texas A&M
21 Georgia
22 California
23 Hawaii
24 Arkansas
25 South Florida
TODAYS NCAA TOURNAMENT GAMES
| Eugene Regional – May 16-18 at Eugene, Ore. |
| No. 3 seed Oregon* (46-9) vs. BYU (33-20) |
| North Carolina (39-19) vs. Wisconsin (42-11) |
North Carolina 3, Wisconsin 2 (8)
WP Lori Spingola LP Cassandra Darrah EUGENE, Ore. – North Carolina opened NCAA play Thursday with a 3-2 victory in eight innings over No. 25 Wisconsin, led by Lori Spingola‘s stellar work in the circle and tough defensive play in the field.
Spingola, who tallied her 30th win of the season with today’s victory, fanned eight while giving up just four hits and three walks and only one earned run to help Carolina top the Badgers, who took the win over UNC in an earlier meeting this season.
Wisconsin left runners on second and third in the second, and then Carolina left two on base in the third, but neither team put a run on the board until Wisconsin broke through in the bottom of the third frame.
Maria Van Abel reached base on a Tar Heel fielding error, advancing to third on a double to center by Mary Massei. A sac fly to center by Michelle Mueller scored Van Abel to put the Badgers up 1-0. Shannel Blackshear drew a walk, but a right field fly by Stephanie Peace left two more Badgers stranded and prevented any more runs.
After an hour rain delay in the top of the fourth, Orr returned to the plate and drew a walk. Amy Nece came in to run for Orr, and then Kelly doubled down the left field line, advancing Nece to third before she scored on a Wisconsin error to even the game at 1-1.
The Tar Heel defense had a solid fifth inning, as Spingola tabbed a four-pitch inning and Elisha Elliott added a sliding catch in right field to shut down the Badgers.
Kristen Brown led off the seventh with a double to right center, and a single by Dickey past the Wisconsin third baseman drove Brown in to put Carolina up 2-1.
The Badgers responded in the bottom half of the seventh, as Marissa Mersch hit one out to right on the first pitch, evening the game at 2-2 and forcing extra innings.
In the eighth, Elliott led off with a single up the middle, advancing to second on a sac bunt by Erin Satterfield. Tisha Mahon had a well-placed bunt single, which moved Elliott to third before Mahon advanced to second on the throw. Brown then hit a sac fly to third, scoring Elliott for what would be the winning run, 3-2.
Two Badgers got on in the bottom of the eighth, but Spingola’s final two strikeouts closed out the game.
UNC, now 40-19, will face the winner of Thursday’s second game, No. 3 host Oregon vs. BYU. That game will take place Friday at 5 p.m. ET after Wisconsin plays the loser of game two at 11 a.m.
OREGON 5, BRIGHAM YOUNG 2
WP Jessica Moore 12K. LP Tori Almond. The Ducks took a lead they would not relinquish bottom 1st when Peterson jacked a 3-run homer. BYU came back top 2nd: Shamo singled; one out, Tauali’i walked; two outs, both on strikes, runners adsvanced on a passed ball; Davis hbp loading the bases; Duckworth singled to center, 2 rbi. After BYU stranded two i8n the 4th, Oregon added a runMoore singled, Costa walked, both advanced on an error at 2nd; one out, Ceo brought in a run with a sac fly. Oregon loaded the bases in the 5th; Moore drew an rbi walk. The Ducks stranded three. Moore fanned 2 in the 7th.
OTHER NEWS
INCREASED TELEVISION COVERAGE FOR SOFTBALL
The ESPN family of channels will combine as the coverage home to the 64-team NCAA Division I Softball Championship with up to 97 games Friday, May 17 to Wednesday, June 5. The lineup will include telecasts of every Women’s College World Series (WCWS) contest for the 13th straight event, every game from all eight Super Regional sites for the sixth straight year and more coverage of the Regionals than ever before. Six Olympians will be among those providing commentary: Leah O’Brien-Amico, Amanda Freed, Jessica Mendoza, Michele Smith, Jennie Finch, and Stacey Nuveman. ESPN International will provide the WCWS in Australia, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, Israel, Latin America, Middle East, Pacific Rim and Brazil.
NFCA Announces the 2013 Division I All-Region Teams
May 16, 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For their outstanding efforts on the diamond this season, 263 players from 137 different teams across the nation have been selected to the 2013 NFCA Division I All-Region teams. The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association’s 10 regions with first and second teams selected for each region.
The all-region teams were chosen by NFCA member coaches from each respective region, and all the honorees now become eligible for selection to one of three 2013 NFCA Division I All-American teams. In addition, conference pitchers and players of the year not selected to the regional teams were added for All-America consideration.
Five teams saw all six of their nominated players earn all-region accolades: No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 3 Oregon, No. 4 Arizona State, No. 6 Texas and Hofstra (received votes in the final regular season poll). The Ducks placed a nation-best five of their players on the first team in the Pacific Region, while the fourth-rated Sun Devils, No. 5 Tennessee, the sixth-ranked Longhorns, No. 9 Alabama, Fordham and Hofstra followed closely behind with four first-team nods each.
The 2013 NFCA Division I All-America teams will be announced at 4 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 29, via NFCA.org.
To view all of the 2013 NFCA Division I All-Region teams, please click here or copy, cut and paste the following link into your web browser.
https://nfca.org/index.php/awards/nfca-all-americans/5197-2013-d1-all-region-teams
Nashville, TN – National Pro Fastpitch will have a close eye on 18 of its 20 draftees from the 2013 College Draft as the NCAA Tournament begins today. The 64 team tournament will be feature four teams at each of the 16 host sites situated across the nation. The following is a list of each of the draftees, the NPF Team that drafted them, their college, and the regional they will be playing from as the road to the Women’s College World Series kicks off!
|
NPF Draftee |
NPF Team |
College |
Regional – May 17-19, 2013 |
|
Courtney Liddle |
NY/NJ Comets |
Virginia Tech |
Lexington Regional – Lexington, Ky. |
|
Michelle Gascoigne |
Chicago Bandits |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Keilani Ricketts |
USSSA Pride |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Jessica Shults |
USSSA Pride |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Brianna Turang |
Akron Racers |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Olivia Galati |
NY/NJ Comets |
Hofstra |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Bridget Del Ponte |
Akron Racers |
Arizona |
College Station Regional – College Station, Texas |
|
Jolene Henderson |
Chicago Bandits |
California |
Ann Arbor Regional – Ann Arbor, Mich. |
|
Jessica Moore |
NY/NJ Comets |
Oregon |
Eugene Regional – Eugene, Ore. |
|
Tess Sito |
Akron Racers |
Georgia |
Tempe Regional – Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Rachel Fico |
Akron Racers |
LSU |
Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, La. |
|
Jenna Marston |
Chicago Bandits |
Missouri |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Chelsea Thomas |
USSSA Pride |
Missouri |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Samie Garcia |
NY/NJ Comets |
South Carolina |
Austin Regional – Austin, Texas |
|
Raven Chavanne |
Chicago Bandits |
Tennessee |
Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn. |
|
Ivy Renfroe |
Akron Racers |
Tennessee |
Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn. |
|
Mel Dumezich |
Chicago Bandits |
Texas A&M |
College Station Regional – College Station, Texas |
|
Briana Cherry |
Akron Racers |
LA-Lafayette |
Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, La. |
|
NPF Draftee |
NPF Team |
College |
Regional – May 17-19, 2013 |
|
Courtney Liddle |
NY/NJ Comets |
Virginia Tech |
Lexington Regional – Lexington, Ky. |
|
Michelle Gascoigne |
Chicago Bandits |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Keilani Ricketts |
USSSA Pride |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Jessica Shults |
USSSA Pride |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Brianna Turang |
Akron Racers |
Oklahoma |
Norman Regional – Norman, Okla. |
|
Olivia Galati |
NY/NJ Comets |
Hofstra |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Bridget Del Ponte |
Akron Racers |
Arizona |
College Station Regional – College Station, Texas |
|
Jolene Henderson |
Chicago Bandits |
California |
Ann Arbor Regional – Ann Arbor, Mich. |
|
Jessica Moore |
NY/NJ Comets |
Oregon |
Eugene Regional – Eugene, Ore. |
|
Tess Sito |
Akron Racers |
Georgia |
Tempe Regional – Tempe, Ariz. |
|
Rachel Fico |
Akron Racers |
LSU |
Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, La. |
|
Jenna Marston |
Chicago Bandits |
Missouri |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Chelsea Thomas |
USSSA Pride |
Missouri |
Columbia Regional – Columbia, Mo. |
|
Samie Garcia |
NY/NJ Comets |
South Carolina |
Austin Regional – Austin, Texas |
|
Raven Chavanne |
Chicago Bandits |
Tennessee |
Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn. |
|
Ivy Renfroe |
Akron Racers |
Tennessee |
Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn. |
|
Mel Dumezich |
Chicago Bandits |
Texas A&M |
College Station Regional – College Station, Texas |
|
Briana Cherry |
Akron Racers |
LA-Lafayette |
Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, La. |
Annual All-Conference Teams
Spy dug further than Dr Carter when he found Tutankhnamen but could not find All Conference listings for every conference. The report below is made much longer because some lists were not formatted properly by conference SIDs. Spy offers no apologies. What’s here took hours to comprise.
2013 AMERICA EAST SOFTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
First Team
Position Name Cl. School Hometown
Pitcher Brittany MacFawn Jr. Albany Orlando, Fla.
Pitcher Demi Laney Jr. Binghamton Casselberry, Fla.
Catcher Taylor Hall Jr. UMBC Cosby, Va.
First Base Lisa Cadogan Fr. Binghamton Orange, Calif.
Second Base Jessica Bump Jr. Binghamton Windsor, N.Y.
Shortstop Brittany Clendenny Jr. Boston U. Gainesville, Va.
Third Base Jean Stevens So. Maine Albany, Ore.
Outfield Vicky McFarland So. Albany Staten Island, N.Y.
Outfield Sydney Harbaugh Fr. Binghamton Cicero, N.Y.
Outfield Jayme Mask Jr. Boston U. Grafton, Mass.
DP Tiffany McIntosh Fr. Binghamton Temecula, Calif.
Utility Alexandra Pisciotta Fr. Stony Brook New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Second Team
Pitcher Rhoda Marsteller Sr. Binghamton New Park, Pa.
Pitcher Zuzana Kudernatchova Jr. Hartford Statenice, Czech Republic
Pitcher Christine Lucido Jr. Stony Brook Melville, N.Y.
Catcher EmJ Fogel So. Maine Vienna, Va.
First Base Charlise Castro Jr. Albany Saugerties, N.Y.
Second Base Alexa Toole So. Albany South Glen Falls, N.Y.
Shortstop Kate Wacyk Sr. Hartford Sellersville, Pa.
Third Base Megan Volpano Jr. Boston U. Salinas, Calif.
Outfield Annie Johnson Fr. Albany Medford, N.J.
Outfield Shayla Giosia So. Stony Brook Runnemede, N.J.
Outfield Bria Green So. Stony Brook Wheatley Heights, N.Y.
DP Chelsey Mooney Jr. Hartford Corona, Calif.
Utility Danielle O’Neill Fr. UMBC Loathian, Md
All-Rookie Team (Regardless of Position)
Name Cl. School Hometown
Annie Johnson Fr. Albany Medford, N.J.
Maggie Cocks Fr. Albany Walden, N.Y.
Kelly Costello Fr. Albany Windsor, N.Y.
Lisa Cadogan Fr. Binghamton Orange, Calif.
Taylor Chaffee Fr. Binghamton Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Sydney Harbaugh Fr. Binghamton Cicero, N.Y.
Tiffany McIntosh Fr. Binghamton Temecula, Calif.
Lauren Hynes Fr. Boston U. San Diego, Calif.
Alexandra Pisciotta Fr. Stony Brook New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Jane Sallen Fr. Stony Brook Lake Worth, Fla.
All-Academic Team
Player School
Cl. GPA Major Hometown
Jessica Bump Binghamton Jr. 3.70 Economics Windsor, N.Y.
Mikala King Bingahamton Jr. 3.74 Human Development/English Binghamton, N.Y.
Rhoda Marsteller Binghamton Sr. 3.63 Human Development New Park, Pa.
Jessica Phillips Binghamton Gr. 3.88 Undergrad/ Biology Cicero, N.Y.
3.37 Grad
Jayme Mask Boston U. Jr. 3.35 Biology Grafton, Mass.
Emily Roesch Boston U. Sr. 3.85 Public Relations Palm Beach, Fla.
Amber Andrews Hartford Jr. 3.81 Early Childhood Education Greenwood, Del.
Erica Phelps Hartford Gr. 3.61 Undergrad/ Entrepreneurial Studies West Chester, Pa.
3.72 Grad MBA
Kate Wacyk Hartford Sr. 3.74 Biology Sellersville, Pa.
Jean Stevens Maine So. 3.48 Secondary Education – Math Albany, Ore.
Allison Cukrov Stony Brook So. 3.92 Environmental Science Irvine, Calif.
Player of the Year
Jayme Mask, Boston U.
Pitcher of the Year
Brittany MacFawn, Albany
Rookie of the Year
Lisa Cadogan, Binghamton
Coach of the Year
Michelle Burrell, Binghamton
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
2013 All-ACC Softball First Team
Courtney Senas, Florida State, Jr., 3B
Lacey Waldrop, Florida State, So., P
Monica Perry, Florida State, Sr., P
Victoria East, Florida State, Fr., 1B
Alysha Rudnik, Georgia Tech, Jr., 3B
Ashley Thomas, Georgia Tech, Jr., SS
Lindsey Schmeiser, Maryland, Fr., SS
Emily Weiman, NC State, So., P
Renada Davis, NC State, So., SS
Kylie McGoldrick, Virginia Tech, So., 2B
2013 All-ACC Softball Second Team
Tory Speer, Boston College, Jr., C
Morgan Bullock, Florida State, Sr., OF
Hope Rush, Georgia Tech, Sr., P
Caitlin Dent, NC State, Sr., OF
Kirsty Grant, NC State, Jr., C
Amber Parrish, North Carolina, So., C
Constance Orr, North Carolina, Sr., 3B
Kristen Brown, North Carolina, Fr., SS
Lori Spingola, North Carolina, Jr., SP
Courtney Liddle, Virginia Tech, Sr., C
ATLANTIC SUN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
2013 Atlantic Sun Softball All-Tournament Team
Cheyenne Griffin, USC Upstate (MVP)
Mariah Fernandez, FGCU
Brittany Elmore, Lipscomb
Gracey Aguirre, Lipscomb
Tanner Sanders, Lipscomb
Kaylie Wallace, UNF
Kelly Wilson, UNF
Meredith Owen, Stetson
Jaime Ujvari, USC Upstate
Meredith Barnes, USC Upstate
Shellie Robinson, USC Upstate
ALL BIG 12 HONORS
Coach of the Year
Patty Gasso, Oklahoma
Player of the Year
Shelby Pendley, Oklahoma, INF
Pitcher of the Year
Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma, LHP
Freshman of the Year
Sarah Smith, Baylor, INF
Co-Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Kathy Shelton, Baylor, OF
Maggie Hull, Kansas, OF
All-Big 12 First Team
Whitney Canion, Baylor, Jr., P
Kathy Shelton, Baylor, Sr., OF
Erica Miller, Iowa State, Sr., 1B
Lauren Chamberlain, Oklahoma, So., 1B
Destinee Martinez, Oklahoma, Jr., OF
Shelby Pendley, Oklahoma, So., 3B
Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma, Sr., P
Brianna Turang, Oklahoma, Sr., OF
Taylor Hoagland, Texas, Sr., 3B
Blaire Luna, Texas, Sr., P
Taylor Thom, Texas, Jr., SS
Brejae Washington, Texas, Jr., OF
All-Big 12 Second Team
Sarah Smith, Baylor, Fr., 3B
Kaithlyn Thumann, Baylor, So., OF
Brittany Gomez, Iowa State, Fr., OF
Chaley Brickey, Kansas, Fr., SS
Maggie Hull, Kansas, Sr., OF
Kelsey Kessler, Kansas, Fr., P
Georgia Casey, Oklahoma, So., 2B
Michelle Gascoigne, Oklahoma, Sr., P
Tarah Ettinger, Oklahoma State, Jr., UT
Kim Bruins, Texas, Sr., P/UT
Torie Schmidt, Texas, Sr., OF
Mikey Kenney, Texas Tech, Sr., OF
All-Big 12 Defensive Team
Mariah Montgomery, Kansas Sr., 1B
Georgia Casey, Oklahoma, So., 2B
Lexi Slater, Iowa State, So., SS
Sarah Smith, Baylor, Fr., 3B
Kathy Shelton, Baylor, Sr., OF
Brianna Turang, Oklahoma, Sr., OF
Brejae Washington, Texas, Jr., OF
Jessica Shults, Oklahoma, Sr., C
Keilani Ricketts, Oklahoma, Sr., P
BIG EAST
Player of the Year: Laura Winter, Notre Dame
BIG SKY
OGDEN, Utah (May 15, 2013) – Portland State’s Tobin Echo-Hawk was named the 2013 Big Sky Softball Coach of the Year in a vote by the league’s seven head coaches. This is Echo-Hawk’s first coach of the year award in the Big Sky, but her fifth coach of the year award overall.
Echo-Hawk, in her fifth season as the head coach, led Portland State to its first Big Sky Conference co-regular season title. The Vikings were the No. 2 seed in the Big Sky Championship. In the Championship, Portland State defeated Southern Utah 8-0 in five innings in the first round, The Vikings then faced No. 1 Idaho State and defeated the Bengals 5-3. Portland State headed to the championship game and faced Southern Utah for a second time, and defeated the Thunderbirds 4-0 to advance to the 2013 NCAA Softball Tournament.
BIG SOUTH
Longwood, who finished with a 16-8 Big South regular-season record to earn the No. 3 seed in the Conference tournament, secured their first NCAA Division I Regional appearance by dispatching No. 5 Winthrop, 10-2, Sunday in the Big South Championship game.
Longwood’s Megan Baltzell leads the nation in home runs (30), while the team is ranked sixth in scoring.
The Lancers are led by head coach Kathy Riley who is in her 16th year at the helm.
BIG TEN
First Team All-Big Ten *
Megan Blank, So., SS, IOWA
Caitlin Blanchard, Jr., 1B, MICH
Sara Driesenga, So., P, MICH
Ashley Lane, Sr., 2B, MICH
Sierra Lawrence, Fr., OF, MICH
SIERRA ROMERO, Fr., SS, MICH
Lauren Sweet, So., C, MICH
Kylene Hopkins, Sr., OF, MSU
SARA MOULTON, Jr., P, MINN
KAITLYN RICHARDSON, So., 3B, MINN
Tyler Walker, So., SS, MINN
TATUM EDWARDS, Jr., P, NEB
TAYLOR EDWARDS, Jr., C, NEB
Amy Letourneau, So., UTIL, NU
Mari Majam, Jr., OF, NU
Cassidy Bell, Sr., OF, PSU
Andie Varsho, Jr., OF, PUR
Cassandra Darrah, Sr., P, WIS
MARY MASSEI, Jr., OF, WIS
Whitney Massey, Sr., C, WIS
Second Team All-Big Ten
Alex Booker, Jr., OF, ILL
Amanda Wagner, Sr., 3B, IND
Johnnie Dowling, Sr., OF, IOWA
Haylie Wagner, So., P, MICH
Jayme O’Bryant, Sr., 3B, MSU
Alicia Armstrong, Fr., SS, NEB
Jordan Bettiol, So., OF, NEB
Courtney Breault, Sr., DP, NEB
Emily Lockman, Fr., P, NEB
Brooke Thomason, Sr., OF, NEB
Marisa Bast, Jr., 3B, NU
Anna Edwards, So., SS, NU
Cammi Prantl, Fr., OF, OSU
Maia Monchek, Sr., OF, PUR
Kendall Grimm, Sr., OF, WIS
Meghan McIntosh, Sr., P, WIS
Player of the Year: Sierra Romero, Fr., SS, MICH
Pitcher of the Year: Tatum Edwards, Jr., NEB
Freshman of the Year: Sierra Romero, SS, MICH
Coach of the Year: Carol Hutchins, MICH
All-Defensive Team*
P – Kayla Massey, Jr., IOWA
C – Taylor Edwards, Jr., NEB
1B – Evelyn Carrillo, Jr., OSU
2B – Jami Schkade, So., ILL and Brianna LeBeau, Fr., NU
3B – Gabby Banda, Sr., NEB
SS – Alicia Armstrong, Fr., NEB
OF – Alex Booker, Jr., ILL
OF – Kylene Hopkins, Sr., MSU
OF – Cassidy Bell, Sr., PSU
* Additional honorees due to tie
Players in ALL CAPS denote unanimous selection
Sportsmanship Award Honorees: Jenna Mychko, ILL; Meaghan Murphy, IND; Sam Valentine, IOWA; Jaclyn Crummey, MICH; Ellie Stoffer, MSU; Kelsey Klucas, MINN; Mattie Fowler, NEB; Sammy Albanese, NU; Melissa Rennie, OSU; Cassidy Bell, PSU; Ashley Courtney, PUR; Maria Van Abel, WIS.
BIG WEST
2013 BIG WEST SOFTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Player
School
Pos
B-T
Ht.
Year
Hometown
Jasmine Antunez
Cal State Fullerton
P
R-R
5-4
Freshman
Garden Grove, Calif.
=Nikki Armagost
Pacific
P/1B
L-R
5-8
Senior
Andover, Kan.
+Erin Jones-Wesley
Long Beach State
P
R-R
5-8
Junior
Alta Loma, Calif.
Kaia Parnaby
Hawai’i
P
L-L
5-6
Senior
Bilgola, Plateau, NSW, Australia
^Justine Vela
UC Davis
P
R-R
5-5
Sophomore
Bakersfield, Calif.
Kayla Wartner
Hawai’i
C
L-L
5-6
Sophomore
Escondido, Calif.
Jazmine Zamora
Hawai’i
2B
R-R
5-3
Junior
Temecula, Calif.
Jessica Iwata
Hawai’i
SS
R-R
5-4
Senior
Lihu’e, Kaua’i
Shayna Kimbrough
Long Beach State
SS
L-R
5-4
Sophomore
Oxnard, Calif.
Hannah De Gaetano
Long Beach State
3B
R-R
5-4
Junior
San Pedro, Calif.
Keiki Carlos
Hawai’i
OF
R-R
5-3
Freshman
Mililani, O’ahu
=Megan Hom
Pacific
OF
L-R
5-7
Senior
Irvine, Calif.
Kelly Majam
Hawai’i
OF
L-L
5-3
Senior
Pine Valley, Calif.
Darian Tautalafua
Long Beach State
OF
R-R
5-8
Freshman
Carson, Calif.
+Kayla White
UC Riverside
OF
R-R
5-5
Senior
San Jose, Calif.
SECOND TEAM
Player
School
Pos
B-T
Ht.
Year
Hometown
Shelby Wisdom
UC Santa Barbara
P/UT
R-R
5-5
Sophomore
Elk Grove, Calif.
Amy Moore
Pacific
C
R-R
5-7
Senior
Valencia, Calif.
Mikayla Thielges
Cal State Northridge
C
R-R
6-2
Senior
Las Vegas, Nev.
Ariel Tsuchiyama
Cal State Fullerton
C
L-L
5-4
Junior
La Habra, Calif.
Karli Sandoval
Long Beach State
C/DP
R-R
5-7
Junior
Riverside, Calif.
Leisha Li’ili’i
Hawai’i
1B
L-L
5-11
Sophomore
Kane’ohe, O’ahu
Carissa Turang
Cal State Fullerton
2B
L-R
5-4
Sophomore
Corona, Calif.
Gabby Aragon
Cal State Fullerton
SS
R-R
5-8
Junior
Garden Grove, Calif.
Christa Castello
UC Davis
SS
L-R
5-5
Freshman
Concord, Calif.
Jillian Andersen
Cal Poly
3B
L-R
5-2
Junior
San Jose, Calif.
Eliza Crawford
Cal State Fullerton
3B
L-R
5-7
Sophomore
Lakewood, Calif.
Megan Foglesong
Pacific
OF
R-R
5-8
Junior
Valencia, Calif.
Jessica Soria
UC Santa Barbara
OF
R-R
5-9
Senior
Simi Valley, Calif.
HONORABLE MENTION
Player
School
Pos
B-T
Ht.
Year
Hometown
Alex Pingree
UC Santa Barbara
P
R-R
5-8
Freshman
Monterey, Calif.
Shelly Tait
Cal State Northridge
P
R-R
5-6
Senior
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Mariah Cochiolo
Cal Poly
C
R-R
5-5
Junior
Santa Maria, Calif.
Lauren Boser
UC Santa Barbara
1B
R-R
5-5
Junior
Valencia, Calif.
Nalani St. Germain
Long Beach State
2B
R-R
5-9
Senior
Chino Hills, Calif.
Keilani Jennings
UC Santa Barbara
SS
R-R
5-7
Senior
Newbury Park, Calif.
Maylynn Mitchell
Cal State Northridge
SS
R-R
5-5
Freshman
Covington, Wash.
Kim Westlund
Cal Poly
SS
L-R
5-6
Junior
Brentwood, Calif.
Sarah Carrasco
Long Beach State
UT
R-R
5-8
Junior
Lakewood, Calif.
Sharla Kliebenstein
Hawai’i
DP
R-L
5-8
Junior
Oceanside, Calif.
^ – Two-time first team All-Conference selection
+ – Three-time first team All-Conference selection
= – Four-time first team All-Conference selection
2013 FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shayna Kimbrough, Long Beach State
2013 PITCHER OF THE YEAR
Kaia Parnaby, Hawai’i
2013 COACH OF THE YEAR
Bob Coolen,
Hawai’i
2013 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kelly Majam, Hawai’i
2013 FRESHMAN FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Darian Tautalafua, Long Beach State
2013 FRESHMAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR
Jasmine Antunez, Cal State Fullerton
CONFERENCE USA
2013 Conference USA All-Conference Teams
Player of the Year: Haley Outon, Houston
Pitcher of the Year: Aimee Creger, Tulsa
Freshman of the Year: Caitlin Attfield, UAB
Newcomer of the Year: Erika Arcuri, UTEP
Coach of the Year: Marla Townsend, UAB
First Team All-Conference
- C Haley Outon, Houston
- IF Holly Anderson, Houston
- IF Jill Barrett, Tulsa
- IF Samantha Cobb, Tulsa
- IF Caitlin Attfield, UAB
- OF Katie St. Pierre, Houston
- OF Kaelynn Greene, Marshall
- OF Whitney Fletcher, UAB
- P Aimee Creger, Tulsa
- P Lannah Campbell, UAB
- UT Lacey Middlebrooks, Tulsa
Second Team All-Conference
- C Anna Kimbrell, UAB
- IF Jordan Lewis, East Carolina
- IF Kristi Oshio, East Carolina
- IF Jazmine Valle, Marshall
- IF Kate Armstrong, UAB
- OF Ashley Gue, Marshall
- OF Lelani Bernardino, Memphis
- OF Haley Henshaw, Tulsa
- P Bailey Watts, Houston
- P Andi Williamson, Marshall
- UT Kristen McGrath, UAB
All-Freshman Team
- Meredith Mitchell, East Carolina
- Katie St. Pierre, Houston
- Shaelynn Braxton, Marshall
- Raquel Escareno, Marshall
- Kaelynn Greene, Marshall
- Hannah Harrell, Memphis
- Morgan McKeever, Southern Miss
- Catherine Horner, Tulsa
- Caitlin Attfield, UAB
- Shelby Turnier, UCF
- Taylor Wagner, UCF
HORIZON LEAGUE
2013 Softball Awards
Player of the Year
Dara Toman, Cleveland State
Newcomer of the Year
Erica McNew, Cleveland State
Pitcher of the Year
Devin Miller, UIC
Coach of the Year
Michelle Venturella, UIC
All-League First Team
Dara Toman, Cleveland State
Natalie Hernandez, UIC
Erica McNew, Cleveland State
Lauren Moore, Loyola
Joylyn Ichiyama, Valparaiso
Kara Komp, UIC
Sara Cupp, Detroit|
Brooke Andresen, Loyola
Melissa Preish, UIC
Laura Swan, UIC (Designated Player)
Devin Miller, UIC (Pitcher)
Brittany Gardner, Loyola (Pitcher)
Second Team
Marissa Michalkiewicz, Green Bay
Coryn Schmit, UIC
Samantha Snodgrass, Youngstown State
Jessica Hrncar, Green Bay
Janelle Bouchard, Valparaiso
Cynthia Woodward, Cleveland State
Brittany Duncan, Valparaiso
Kaitlyn Ranieri, Valparaiso
Brie Pasquale, Loyola
Vicky Rumph, Youngstown State
Kaitlyn Kite, Wright State (DP)
Taylor Weissenhofer, Valparaiso (P)
Krystian DeWitt, Wright State (P)
Casey Crozier, Youngstown State (P)
All-Newcomer Team
Erica McNew, Cleveland State
Laura Swan, UIC
Brie Pasquale, Loyola
Taylor Weissenhofer, Valparaiso
Marissa Michalkiewicz, Green Bay
Susan Knight, Cleveland State
Janelle Bouchard, Valparaiso
Cynthia Woodward, Cleveland State
Kayla Kostich, Detroit
MISSOURI VALLEY
2013 MVC Softball All-Conference Team
Pos.
Name, School
Yr.
Hometown/HS
P
Becca Changstrom, Creighton&-
Jr.
Lincoln, Neb./Southwest
P
Jamie Fisher, UNI*^%
Jr.
Conrad, Iowa/BCLUW
C
Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State>^
Sr.
Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett
1B
Amy Baker, Creighton>&#
Sr.
Omaha, Neb./Westside
1B
Laura Canopy, Illinois State-
Jr.
Hopedale, Ill./Olympia
2B
Jayna Spivey, Southern Ililnois^-
Jr.
Rosiclare, Ill./Hardin County
2B
Ashley Brentz, Missouri State#
Jr.
St. Louis, Mo./Parkway South
3B
Hayley Nybo, Drake-
So.
Minnetonka, Minn./Hopkins
3B
Shelby Wilson, Indiana State
Jr.
Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland
SS
Kirstin Cutter, Missouri State&
Sr.
Oklahoma City, Okla./Western Heights
SS
Amy Pierce, Drake#
Jr.
Olathe, Kan./Olathe Northwest
OF
Nicole Randel, Drake
Jr.
Alpine, Calif./Steele Canyon
OF
Jhavon Hamilton, Illinois State!&#
Sr.
Joliet, Ill./Joliet West
OF
Morgan Barchan, Southern Illinois&
Sr.
Arcadia, Calif./Arcadia
DP-P
Jordan Gronewold, Drake#
Jr.
Carlisle, Iowa/Carlisle
DP-U
Erin Carney, Wichita State
Jr.
Andale, Kan./Andale
DP-U
Blair Lowe, Creighton-
Jr.
Dumfries, Va./Forest Park
#2012 First Team; -2012 Second Team; %2012 Pitcher of the Year; ^2011 First Team;
&2011 Second Team; *2011 Necomer of the Year; >2010 First Team; !2010 Second Team;
@2010 Pitcher of the Year
Player of the Year:
Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State
Pitcher of the Year:
Becca Changstrom, Creighton
Co-Newcomers of the Year:
Morgan Allee, Indiana State & Caitlin Wnek, UNI
Coaching Staff of the Year:
Creighton (Brent Vigness, Abby Johnson, Renae Sinkler)
2013 MVC Softball All-Conference Second Team
Pos.
Name, School
Yr.
Hometown/HS
P
Rebekah Schmidt, Drake
So.
Cottage Grove, Minn./New Life Academy
P
Taylor Baxter, Illinois State
Jr.
Hannibal, Mo./Palmyra
C
Bailiegh Basham, Bradley
Jr.
Mattoon, Ill./Lake Land
C
Allie VadeBoncouer, Southern Illinois#
Jr.
Kankakee, Ill./Kankakee
1B
Gina Brown, UNI
Jr.
New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln Way Central
3B
Haley Kriener, UNI
Sr.
Fort Atkinson, Iowa/Fort Atkinson
3B
Heather Duckworth, Missouri State
Jr.
Sunnyvale, Texas/North Mesquite
SS
Liz Dike, Creighton
So.
Lincoln, Neb./Southwest
SS
Morgan Allee, Indiana State
Jr.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Iowa Central CC
OF
Macie Silliman, Drake
Sr.
Winterset, Iowa/Winterset
OF
Nichelle Harrison, Illinois State
RS Jr.
Bloomington, Ill./Bloomington
OF
Lauren Kellar, Illinois State-
Sr.
Colfax, Ill./Ridgeview
OF
Kalyn Harker, Southern Illinois
So.
Lebanon, Ind./Lebanon
DP-P
Madeline Lynch-Crumrine, Bradley^#
Jr.
Sedro-Woolley, Wash./Sedro-Woolley
DP-U
Nicole Fisher, UNI
Jr.
Conrad, Iowa/BCLUW
DP-U
Meredith Wilson, Southern Illinois-
So.
Granite City, Ill./St. Josephy’s Academy
DP-U
Mary Stephens, Missouri State
Fr.
Sachse, Texas/Wylie
MOUNTAIN WEST
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2013 MOUNTAIN WEST ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TEAM |
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| Name | Team | Pos. | Yr. | Hometown | |
| Holly Bourke | Boise State | OF | Sr. | Woodland, Calif. | |
| Devon Bridges! | Boise State | 1B | Jr. | Danville, Calif. | |
| Tara Glover! | Boise State | OF | Jr. | Grants Pass, Ore. | |
| Chelsea Biglow! | Colorado State | 3B | Jr. | Tigard, Ore. | |
| Kacie McCarthy! | Colorado State | RHP | Sr. | Shingletown, Calif. | |
| Ashlie Ortega! | Colorado State | SS | Jr. | Brighton, Colo. | |
| Jill Compton | Fresno State | RHP | Fr. | Oceano, Calif. | |
| Paige Gumz | Fresno State | C | Fr. | Chino Hills, Calif. | |
| Vonnie Martin | Fresno State | 3B | Jr. | Plano, Texas | |
| Brenna Moss | Fresno State | OF | So. | Bakersfield, Calif. | |
| Karley Hopkins | Nevada | 2B | Jr. | Sparks, Nev. | |
| Jasmine Jenkins | Nevada | 3B | Fr. | Irvine, Calif. | |
| Rebecca Arbino! | San Diego State | RHP | Sr. | Clovis, Calif. | |
| Lorena Bauer | San Diego State | DP | Jr. | San Diego, Calif. | |
| Patrice Jackson! | San Diego State | OF | Jr. | Kansas City, Mo. | |
| Danielle O’Toole | San Diego State | LHP | Fr. | Upland, Calif. | |
| Emily Haslinger | UNLV | C | Fr. | Lake Forest, Calif. | |
| Amanda Oliveto | UNLV | RHP | Jr. | Simi Valley, Calif. | |
| Stefany Valentino! | UNLV | OF | Jr. | Oak Park, Calif. | |
| Tayler Van Acker% | UNLV | 1B | Jr. | Anaheim, Calif. | |
| Player of the Year: Patrice Jackson, San Diego State |
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| Pitcher of the Year: Rebecca Arbino, San Diego State |
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| Freshman of the Year: Danielle O’Toole, San Diego State |
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| Coach of the Year: Kathy Van Wyk, San Diego State |
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| ! 2012 All-MW Selection % 2011 All-MW Selection |
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NORTHEAST
Player of the Year
Kat Malcolm (Branford, CT/Mercy) CCSU
Pitcher of the Year
Nicole Sleith (Smithton, PA/Yough) RMU
Golden Glove Award
Samantha Santillo (Ellwood City, PA/Lincoln) RMU
Rookie of the Year
Ashley Gerhart (Imperial, PA/West Allegheny) RMU
Most Improved Player
Kat Malcolm (Branford, CT/Mercy) CCSU
Coaching Staff of the Year
Central Connecticut
2013 All Northeast Conference Softball First Team
Pitcher
Laura Messina ((Marlton, NJ/Camden Catholic) CCSU
Nicole Sleith (Nicole Sleith (Smithton, PA/Yough) RMU
First Base
Kaitie Schumacher (San Diego, CA/Scripps Ranch) MU
Second Base
Arielle Bruno (Millville, NJ/Sacred Heart CCSU
Third Base
Nicole Springer (New Britain, CT/Hartford) CCSU
Short Stop
Aubrey Mable (Aurora, CO/Eaglecrest) BRY
Outfield
Kat Malcolm (Branford, CT/Mercy) CCSU
Lauren Guy (La Habra, CA/La Habra) BRY
Ashley Gerhart (Imperial, PA/West Allegheny) RMU
Catcher
Jordan Paolucci(Lake Mary, FL/Lake Mary QU
Designated Player
Elle Madsen (Wheat Ridge, CO/Wheat Ridge BRY
Utility Player
Haileigh Stocks (Jamison, PA/Central Bucks South) RMU
2013 All Northeast Conference Softball Second Team
Pitcher
Lauren Sulick (Canfield, OH/Canfield MU
Loren Stavrou (Long Beach, CA/Wilson Classical) FDU
First Base
Tessa Brown (Newburgh, NY/Valley Central) CCSU
Second Base
Nikki Barba (San Diego, CA/Mt. Carmel) QU
Third Base
Cat Clifford (Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay) MSM
Short Stop
Lauren Morizi (San Diego, CA/New Mexico State) LIU
Outfield
Abigail Beasley (Peoria, AZ/Centennial) WC
Whitney West (West Hills, CA/El Camino Real) LIU
Evie Rentzel (Dillsburg, PA/Northern York) CCSU
Catcher
Chelsy Cosentino (New Kensington, PA/Kiski Area SFU
Designated Player
Kelsey Barlow (Montville, CT/Montville) CCSU
Utility Player
Brittany Ernst (Mendon, MA/Nipmuc Regional) CCSU
PAC 12
2013 PAC-12 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
First Team
| Name | Position | Year | School |
| B.B. Bates (2) | OF | Sr. | UCLA |
| Kayla Bonstrom | UTL | Fr. | Stanford |
| Ally Carda | P/UTL | So. | UCLA |
| Courtney Ceo | SS | Jr. | Oregon |
| Cheyenne Coyle | SS | Jr. | Arizona State |
| Dallas Escobedo (3) | P | Jr. | Arizona State |
| Hooch Fagaly | 1B | Jr. | Washington |
| Amber Freeman | C | So. | Arizona State |
| Chelsea Goodacre | C | So. | Arizona |
| Cheridan Hawkins | P | Fr. | Oregon |
| Victoria Hayward | OF | Jr. | Washington |
| Kaylan Howard | 2B | Sr. | Oregon |
| Jolene Henderson (3) | P | Sr. | California |
| Kaitlin Inglesby (2) | P/DP | Jr. | Washington |
| Stephany LaRosa (2) | INF | So. | UCLA |
| Jessica Moore (3) | P | Sr. | Oregon |
| Alexa Peterson | DP | Jr. | Oregon |
| Jenna Rich (2) | INF | Sr. | Stanford |
| Janie Takeda | OF | So. | Oregon |
| Hallie WIlson | OF | So. | Arizona |
(2) Two-time All-Conference selection
(3) Three-time All-Conference selection
Second Team
| Name | Position | Year | School |
| Lea Cavestany | OF | Sr. | Oregon State |
| Cheyenne Cordes | SS | So. | California |
| Kate Dickman | LF | So. | Utah |
| Natalie Hampton | 1B | Fr. | Oregon State |
| Kylee Lahners | OF | So. | Washington |
| Samantha Pappas | OF | Sr. | Oregon |
| Mackenzie Popescue | P | Jr. | Arizona State |
| Jackie Sweet | 2B | Sr. | Utah |
| Hanna Winter | INF | So. | Stanford |
| Lindsey ZIegenhirt | C | Sr. | California |
Honorable Mention
Jenna Becerra, STAN; Desiree Beltran, OSU; Allexis Bennett, UCLA; Koral Costa, ORE; Kailee Cuico, ORE; Brigette Del Ponte, ARIZ; Marina Demore, OSU; Chalese Fankhauser, UTAH; Kiara “Ya” Garcia, OSU; Teagan Gerhart, STAN; Dani Gilmore, OSU; Jessica Hall, UCLA; Sarah Hassman, STAN; Danielle Henderson, CAL; Kelsi Hoopiiaina, UTAH; Alix Johnson, ASU; Victoria Jones, CAL; Bethany Kemp, ASU; Janelle Lindvall, ORE; Kayce Nieto, UTAH; Samantha Parlich, ASU; Mandie Perez, ARIZ; Jessica Plaza, STAN; Kelsey Rodriguez, ARIZ; Cassandra Roulund, STAN; Elizabeth Santana, OSU; Mysha Sataraka, UCLA; Kimberlee Souza, WASH; Haley Steele, ASU; Kelli Suguro, WASH; Bailey Wigness, ASU; Leah White, STAN; Shawna Wright, WASH; Lauren Young, ARIZ.
2013 PAC-12 ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM
First Team
| Name | Position | School |
| Allexis Bennett | OF | UCLA |
| Kayla Bonstrom | UTL | Stanford |
| Koral Costa | 3B | Oregon |
| Nikki Girard | UTL | Arizona State |
| Natalie Hampton | 1B | Oregon State |
| Cheridan Hawkins | P | Oregon |
| Janelle Lindvall | C | Oregon |
| Kayce Nieto | P | Utah |
| Jessica Plaza | C | Stanford |
| Mandie Perez | OF/DP | Arizona |
| Mysha Sataraka | INF | UCLA |
| Kelsey Stevens | P | Stanford |
| Khala Taylor | LF | California |
| Lauren Young | 3B | Arizona |
Honorable Mention
Vanessa Alvarez, CAL; Nancy Bowling, ARIZ; Paige McDuffee, UCLA; Jennie McNeil, WASH; Danica Mercado, ORE; Brittany Moeai, UCLA; Shelby Pacheco, UTAH; Kaitlin Schaberg, STAN; Kristen Stewart, UTAH.
SOUTHEASTERN
2013 SEC Softball Awards
Player of the Year
Lauren Gibson, Tennessee
Pitcher of the Year
Chelsea Thomas, Missouri
Coach of the Year
Tim Walton, Florida
Freshman of the Year
Bianka Bell, LSU; Geri Ann Glasco, Georgia
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Jenna Marston, Missouri
First Team All-SEC
P – Chelsea Thomas, Missouri
P – Hannah Rogers, Florida
IF – Lauren Gibson, Tennessee
IF – Raven Chavanne, Tennessee
IF – Madison Shipman, Tennessee
IF – Paige Wilson, Georgia
OF – Kayla Braud, Alabama
OF – Kat Dotson, Tennessee
OF – Kaylee Puailoa, Georgia
OF – A.J. Andrews, LSU
C – Jenna Marston, Missouri
DP/U – Lauren Haeger, Florida
Second Team All-SEC
P – Rachele Fico, LSU
P – Kimmy Beasley, Arkansas
IF – Samie Garcia, South Carolina
IF – Kelsey Stewart, Florida
IF – Bianka Bell, LSU
IF – Kaila Hunt, Alabama
OF – Haylie McCleney, Alabama
OF – Kelsey Horton, Florida
OF – Branndi Melero, Auburn
OF – Jacee Blades, LSU
C – Griffin Joiner, Kentucky
DP/U – Mel Dumezich, Texas A&M
Freshman All-SEC
P – Kelsey Nunley, Kentucky
P – Chelsea Wilkinson, Georgia
IF – Kelsey Stewart, Florida
IF – Bianka Bell, LSU
IF – Geri Ann Glasco, Georgia
IF – Emily Carosone, Auburn
OF – Haylie McCleney, Alabama
OF – Kaylee Puailoa, Georgia
OF – Kirsti Merritt, Florida
OF – Andrea Hawkins, Alabama; Tiffany Howard, Auburn
C – Kellsi Kloss, LSU
DP/U – Cali Lanphear, Texas A&M
SEC All-Defensive
P – Chelsea Thomas, Missouri
C – Griffin Joiner, Kentucky
1B – Morgan Estell, Auburn
2B – Lauren Gibson, Tennessee
SS – Madison Shipman, Tennessee
3B – Raven Chavanne, Tennessee
LF – Kayla Braud, Alabama
CF – Haylie McCleney, Alabama
RF – Kat Dotson, Tennessee
SWAC
Newcomer of the Year – Thomasina Garza, (Texas Southern)
Freshman of the Year – Canessa Swanson (Jackson State)
Hitter of the Year – Alexandria Robertson (Mississippi Valley State)
Pitcher of the Year – Rebecca Villereal (Texas Southern)
Player of the Year – Thomasina Garza (Texas Southern)
Coach of the Year – Worley Barker (Texas Southern)
First Team
Pitcher – Rebecca Villarreal (Texas Southern)
Pitcher – Breea Jamerson (Jackson State)
Pitcher – Alicia Lorenz (Mississippi Valley State)
Catcher – Nicole Burr (Mississippi Valley State)
First Base – Brianna Parker (Texas Southern)
Second Base – Thomasina Garza (Texas Southern)
Shortstop – Princess Daniels (Texas Southern)
Third Base – Jasmine Riley (Alabama A&M)
Outfield – Jessica Haynes (Texas Southern)
Outfield – Tayler Nave (Jackson State)
Outfield – Jasmine Warren (Jackson State)
Second Team
Pitcher – Jasmine Warren – Jackson State
Pitcher – Lacie Sutterfield – Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Pitcher – Deanna Rancillio – Alcorn State
Catcher – Alisa Navarro – Prairie View
First Base – Felicia Wilson – Jackson State
Second Base – Canessa Swanson – Jackson State
Shortstop – Alexandria Robertson – Mississippi Valley State
Third Base – Sabeana Romero – Jackson State
Outfield – Lauren Aikens – Jackson State
Outfield – Yasmin Battle – Mississippi Valley State
Outfield – Meagan Dixon – Alabama State
SUN BELT
PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Brittany Fowler, South Alabama
PITCHER OF THE YEAR:
Emily Rousseau, WKU
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:
Haley Fagan, South Alabama
COACH OF THE YEAR:
Tyra Perry, WKU
All-Conference First-Team
P Hannah Campbell South Alabama
P Emily Rousseau WKU
1B Matte Haack Louisiana-Lafayette
2B Olivia Watkins WKU
3B Haley Fagan South Alabama
SS Brittany Fowler South Alabama
C Sarah Draheim Louisiana-Lafayette
OF Brianna Cherry Louisiana-Lafayette
OF Blair Johnson South Alabama
OF Julie Moss South Alabama
UT/DP Kacie McAllister Troy
At-Large Nerissa Myers Louisiana-Lafayette
At-Large Jordan Wallace Louisiana-Lafayette
At-Large Kaitlyn Griffith South Alabama
At-Large Kelsie Mattox WKU
All-Conference Second-Team
P Ashley Kirk North Texas
P Farish Beard South Alabama
1B Caitlin Ortiz Troy
2B Brie Rojas FIU
3B Preslie Cruce WKU
SS Amanda Thomas WKU
C Hannah Renn Troy
OF Lindsey Shell Florida Atlantic
OF Nina Dever Middle Tennessee
OF Britany Campbell South Alabama
UT/DP Stephanie Call Florida Atlantic
At-Large Amber Curry FIU
At-Large Shelly Landry Louisiana-Lafayette
At-Large Brooke Foster North Texas
At-Large Taylor Schoblocher North Texas
WESTERN
First Team
| Player | School |
| Darian Blake | UTSA |
| Markesha Collins | San Jose State |
| Michelle Cox | San Jose State |
| Anna Cross | Louisiana Tech |
| Isabella Geronimo | Seattle U |
| Amanda Krueger | Louisiana Tech |
| Bubba Morrow | Seattle U |
| Alex Newman | New Mexico State |
| Amber Olive | New Mexico State |
| Amanda Pridmore | San Jose State |
| Staci Rodriguez | New Mexico State |
| Christine Thomsen | Utah State |
| Nina Villanueva | UT Arlington |
Second Team
| Player | School |
| Emma Adams | New Mexico State |
| Brooke Baker | Texas State |
| Kelli Baker | Texas State |
| Devin Caldwell | San Jose State |
| Kristi Covarrubia | New Mexico State |
| Hailey Froton | Utah State |
| Melanie Goff | Louisiana Tech |
| Macie Hair | Texas State |
| Rayn House | Texas State |
| Erin Kipp | Louisiana Tech |
| Haley Lemons | Texas State |
| Teri Lyles | UT Arlington |
| Malena Padilla | New Mexico State |
MAY 15 Spy Update
THE DOMINOS KEEP FALLING
THE FLATS – The contract of Sharon Perkins, Georgia Tech’s head softball coach of seven years, will not be renewed, athletic director Mike Bobinski confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
“After careful consideration, I have decided it is in the best interest of our softball program to go forward under new leadership,” Bobinski said. “I would like to thank Sharon for her service to Georgia Tech and wish her well in future endeavors.”
Under Perkins, Georgia Tech won three Atlantic Coast Conference championships and advanced to NCAA postseason play six times. Perkins, a three-time ACC Coach of the Year, compiled a record of 290-138 during her tenure.
After posting winning seasons in each of her first six seasons, the 2013 Tech softball team slipped to 25-30 overall, bowing out of the ACC Tournament last week with a first-round loss against North Carolina.
Before coming to Georgia Tech in 2007, Perkins served six years as an assistant and associate head coach at Georgia. In 1999 and 2000, Perkins was an assistant coach at Southern Mississippi.
THE NEW KENTUCKY STADIUM
Spy attended the SEC Conference tournament in Lexington this past weekend; a very professional outing, on the field and in the press box. Bit of a hike from the public parking, but once there, spectators found ample seating, all good views, concession stands with varied fare, courteous ushers, multiple and well maintained restrooms. The gem at the center of this diadem was the grounds crew. Torrential rain (reminded me of monsoons in Burma) forced cancellation of the Friday schedule, but the crews were hard at work Saturday and when the sun finally shone in Kentucky, the teams had a well-laid out field on which mixtures of dirt and dry-out offered a fast surface. Large scoreboard offered photos of players as well as pertinent data, and was accurately monitored. The press box was well-lit, gave wi-fi access, and the KU media staff was prompt with lineups and printouts. Bit cluttered with SEC and KU officials who seemed to prefer the press working area to the two private rooms on either side. Very grateful to the KU media aides, especially Cory who programmed my IPhone GPS so I could go back and forth to the Hyatt w/o getting lost (again), and softball SID Evan Crane. Very courteous group. I am grateful for their assistance.
PULLING THE TRIGGER
As President Bush was ending his Administration, the escalating war was somewhat constrained by the difficulty in persuading capable foreign service and intelligence officials with any background in the region to accept postings – which admittedly had high mortality rates, primarily among our military personnel. A then high-ranking CIA official had just paralleled to Defense and tried to convince me to go back. Somehow, my insistent “no” was not emphatic enough,
A bird colonel in the Pentagon called at home, saying he understood I might reconsider, noting that I had been in every Middle East and Southwest Asian country, and thus he wanted to know if I had kept up my weapons qualifications. He then read me a list of weapons on which I had qualified over time. My first response was that the list should have been Top Secret and he should not have had access to it. Not only did he have the list, he knew when I had carried particular weapons after my military duty, and my preference for the Walther. The Colonel made a tactical mistake, by insinuating that the government had expended a great deal of time and money on training me how to fire weapons (and other useful implements of war), and giving me crucial exposure to the region, and I had an obligation. Whoa, Nelly. I reminded him that I had more than repaid any obligation, and was not afraid of gunfire, and had indeed been shot at more than once, and suffered two knife wounds.
The last time I was in Afghanistan and Iran, I believed we had nothing to gain in either country, given their centuries-old adherence to tribal law, which superceded any arguments we made for national governments, solidarity and the rule of civil law.
I have not changed that belief that our gains are at best fragmented, even superficial, at a premium cost in our peoples lives and national treasure. Think of the public good we potentially could have achieved with the billions on war in those two countries, and elsewhere in the Middle East, where allegiances are as shifting as the sands of the Sahara..
But, I thought about weapons. I have always opposed private ownership of military-type weapons. There is no Second Amendment right per se to owning an AR 15, or Uzi, or AK 47. There is no justification for high volume magazines – for hunting or target practice.
I wonder how many of the cowards in the Senate have ever witnessed a person dying from gunshot.
I remember the first. The woman lay sprawled on her bed, her hands splayed across her chest trying to hold back the blood, which was spurting out with every beat of her heart. There was nothing we could do but watch her bleed out. She had been shot with a military rifle.
The second time was civilian; three of the men who regularly played poker together suspected that a fourth player was cheating, and wired a double-barrelled shotgun under the table. At some point, they determined he had cheated, and one man pulled both triggers – turning the card player into a crowd. Turns out, the victim had belly-stripped the aces.
I wonder how many of those Senators have ever held hands with a dying man, body beyond repair, praying with him as he slipped into that final state of life. Or witnessed the torn bodies rent by mass killings or those killed through war and revolution. Other than veterans of military service, few.
Gun registration would not have prevented these deaths. But it would have stated, at virtually the highet level of our government, that we reject the culture of violent death by gunshot, that we are at one with those 20 little children in Newtown, with Gabby Giffords and other itims of gun violence.
Conceptualize the massive trauma inflicted by the eleven bullets which ripped through that one little first grader at Sandy Hook – and you have ample justification for limiting multiple round magazines.
No one proposes to take away the guns of law abiding citizens. There is no quarrel with the vast majority of responsible gun owners. No one pretends that criminals will register guns in their true names, if at all. Unless someone exhibits obvious mental instability as confirmed by medical records or hospitalization, the legislation in and of itself will have limited effect.
What that legislation really sought was a binding, a common affirmation of the value we as a nation assign to the sanctity of life, to aver that we will not tolerate the killing of our children.
Unfortunately, the Capitol is redolent with the stench of fear – fear of the NRA, fear of tea party activists, indeed of primary challenges from any source – heedless of the many warnings in the Federalist papers about the tyranny of the minority. Thus, there is little prospect of renewing the ban on assault rifles, or prohibiting the sale of high volume magazines. If the zealots truly believed in American democratic principles, the Congress would let these propositions be decided by roll call votes. The vote on the registration bill was an insult to the memory of the victims – and an affront to that great majority of Americans who favored it. Hopefully, those like Kelly Ayotte will be defeated in the next election.
To echo Woodrow Wilson, it is time to stand up and be counted.
Rfh
Ps: there is a larger issue about the level of violence in our society, the quick rise to anger that results in death. On the east side of DC, carrying a gun is a sign of manhood among teens, and that ready availability underlies the almost nightly violence in our nation’s capital. I sometimes think we have lost our moral compass. It’s a terrible thing to take a man’s life – you’ve capped all of his yesterdays and foreshortened his tomorrows. With the pull of a trigger, you’ve become judge, jury and executioner. There are times when the greater courage is to summon the wisdom to look down the barrel at a man and release the hammer. I’ve been there.
ON THE REDSKIN WARPATH
I am not offended by the Washington football club using the name “Redskins.”
I am offended that our home team is owned by a short little egomaniacal glob of greed Daniel Snyder.
He got away with cutting down protected trees to enhance his view of the Potomac; he lights up his house and drive when his neighbors are without power; there is no bottom to his reservoir of greed.
But, while somewhat bothered that this detestable little runt and I are on the same side of any argument – I cancelled my season tickets long ago – I disagree with the plaintiffs on their suit to compel the government to in effect force a change in name by depriving the team of its brand name status.
In this, I am more fundamentally invested than many of the critics in Congress, local government and the press.
I am an enrolled member of two Indian nations – the Choctaws and the Osage – the first by blood, the latter by headright. I am descended from the LeFlore family who governed the Choctaw nation.
How far do the protagonists want to extend the “no breach” line? Not only are there 61 schools in the USA which call their athletic teams “Redskins” but many state and local governments have Indian-derived names. Most of the 77 counties in Oklahoma have Indian-inspired names; indeed, the term Oklahoma means land of the Red Man. Do the plaintiffs envision a wholesale divestiture of all Indian names – and much of the history of our country, coast to coast.
There are many opportunities for these critics to help the American Indian, more worthy than fighting Snyder. Precious little is being done about misery on the Indian reservations – the endemic poverty, the epidemic alcoholism and drug abuse. What if anything have these critics done personally to end the cycle of despair which begins for many Indians at birth? How many of them have ever stepped foot on an Indian reservation?
During the mid-70s, I chaired a conference on drug abuse in Salt Lake City; during the conference, a hotel clerk said there were some Indians in the lobby who wanted to see me. One happened to be Russell Means, the well-known Indian activist. He demanded to know what I and all these delegates from the Federal government and each State government, were doing to help the Indian. He had done his homework, and knew of my Indian ancestry (admittedly secondary to the German-Irish strains). I agreed to visit an Indian reservation and intervene with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in my capacity as director of the national effort to expand drug abuse treatment (one of many hats).
I went to the Dakotas and visited the Sioux at Pine Ridge reservation. The Sioux have a school which primarily serves Sioux orphans, a by-product of intense alcoholism and drug abuse. The director, a Sioux who earned his doctorate at Harvard, also operated a drug abuse clinic. His funding by the Bureau of Indian Affairs had been cut off and not replaced by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. When I joined their appeal, the first reaction was to challenge me because these matters were not the concern of the State Department. I argued that the Sioux were in fact a nation, recognized as such by treaty, but, more importantly, the staff of the school/clinic were educated professionals, more qualified than many of the programs which were receiving Federal funds.
The Sioux got their funds and invited me back to the Black Hills for a pow-wow – with the full panoply of dancing and music and of course buffalo meat.
I firmly believe that any person who has not broken bread with the Indians on their turf, and taken some action, however small, to address the real problems of the much disadvantaged American Indian, they have no foundation on which to side against the Washington Redskins. (Ps: I am a Giants fan) RFH
