Congratulations to all named on an incredible 2021 season: 1st TeamP-Gabbie Plain, WashingtonP-Rachel Garcia, UCLAP-Montana Fouts, AlabamaP-Keely Rochard, Virginia TechC-Dejah Mulipola, Arizona1B-Alysen Febrey, Oklahoma St2B-Tiare Jennings, Oklahoma3B-Jenna Cone, George WashingtonSS-Sami Williams, Iowa StateOF-Jocelyn Alo, OklahomaOF-Abby Sweet, Notre DameOF-Aliyah Andrews, LSUP/UT-Valerie Cagle, ClemsonAt-Large-Kayla Kowalik, KentuckyAt-Large-Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza, ArizonaAt-Large-Mary Haff, ArkansasAt-Large-Megan Faraimo, UCLAAt-Large-Sammey Bunch, Northern Iowa 2nd TeamP-Carrie Eberle, Oklahoma StateP-Kassidy Wilbur, Stephen F. AustinP-Alex Storako, MichiganP- Brooke Yanez, OregonC-Bailey Hemphill, Alabama1B-Delanie Wisz, UCLA2B-Hannah Adams, Florida3B-Charla Echols, FloridaSS-Sis Bates, WashingtonOF-Maya Brady, UCLAOF-Kate Gordon, James MadisonOF-Jayda Coleman, OklahomaP/UT-Makinzy Herzog, Texas A&MAt-Large-Sydney McKinney, Wichita StAt-Large-Odicci Alexander, James MadisonAt-Large-Rylee Jensen, BYUAt-Large-Linda Rush, DrexelAt-Large-Ashley Rogers, Tennessee 3rd…
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In addition to Player of the Year, contained herein are winners of each of the following awards: Pitcher of the YearCoach of the YearFreshman of the Year (limited to true freshmen)Assistant Coach of the YearComeback Player of the YearBreakout Star of the Year See below for write-ups on each award winner! PLAYER OF THE YEAR Oklahoma slugger Jocelyn Alo earns Player of the Year honors after a sensational season at the plate. Alo hit her 30th home run of the season during the Super Regionals and enters the Women’s College World Series sporting a .487 batting average with 76 hits,…
TRENDING NOW: NCAA TRANSFER TRACKER / COLLEGE COACHING TRACKER Two summers ago, I sent an email to Arizona’s media relations contact, asking for a time that I could talk with Mike Candrea about the former Wildcats who were participating in the Americas Olympic qualifier. The next day, I had a response in my inbox from Candrea himself. He’d be glad to talk with me, he said, and gave me his available time. When we got on the phone, what followed was a half-hour discussion about more than a half-dozen players that Candrea had once tutored and who were now set to battle one…
Logan Caymol, who made history as the first-ever player to commit to play softball at Clemson University, is transferring. Caymol’s name appeared in the NCAA’s transfer portal on May 26th and she announced her decision to transfer that same day on social media. “Dear Clemson Nation,” Caymol’s social media post began. “These past three years have been some of the greatest years of my life. I am so thankful to have been able to help start a program that has become so successful in its first two years and one that has such a bright future. Thank you to my…
The 2021 Women’s College World Series kicks off in just two days, with college softball returning to its premier stage for the first time in two years. Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City looks very different now than it did in 2019, the last time the WCWS took place, but fans will be in the stands and some great softball awaits. Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama – the top three seeds through the NCAA tournament – are all part of the WCWS field, but just one other team that was seeded in the top 8 is making the trip to…
Houston Baptist assistant coach Roger Willhite passed away on Monday. Willhite’s death was reported by KRIV sports director Mark Berman, who quoted HBU athletic director Steve Moniaci describing Willhite as “one of the most beloved figures in our history”. A 26-year member of the HBU coaching staff, Willhite joined the program when the Huskies competed at the NAIA level and was part of the staff that helped shepherd them ultimately to Division I. The Huskies qualified for the Southland Conference tournament this season after posting a 22-17 overall record and a 15-12 conference mark. A former high school athlete, Willhite…
TRENDING NOW: NCAA TRANSFER TRACKER / COLLEGE COACHING TRACKER Everybody loves a good Cinderella story, and James Madison’s first-ever berth in the Women’s College World Series checked that box for a number of figures across the sports world. The Dukes have been contenders on the national scene for several years, including hosting a regional in 2015; a Super Regional in 2016; and advancing to the Super Regionals as an unseeded team in 2019. Nevertheless, the Dukes and ace pitcher Odicci Alexander caught the attention of a number of people from around the sports world, who chimed in on social media to show their…
TRENDING NOW: NCAA TRANSFER TRACKER / COLLEGE COACHING TRACKER UPDATE: East Carolina has officially announced Winkler’s hiring. ORIGINAL STORY: Shane Winkler will be named the head coach at East Carolina, sources confirmed to JWOS on Friday. Winkler spent the last three seasons as the head coach at George Washington, leading the Colonials to 91 wins and a pair of postseason appearances. In 2019, the Colonials earned a share of the conference title and participated in the National Invitational Softball Championship postseason tournament, finishing with a 44-win season. In 2021, the Colonials finished the year with a 37-11 overall record and a 23-1 mark…
TRENDING NOW: NCAA TRANSFER TRACKER / COLLEGE COACHING TRACKER Gardner-Webb has named Bailey Wigness as the program’s new head coach. The school announced the hiring on Friday afternoon. Wigness spent the last three seasons as the head coach at NAIA USC Beaufort, collecting a 78-45 overall record and a 29-23 conference mark during her tenure. Wigness led the team to 40 wins and an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament in 2019, her first season at the helm. Prior to her tenure at USC Beaufort, Wigness spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Boise State. Her resume also includes a stint on…
Oregon infielder Alyssa Brito entered her name in the NCAA’s transfer portal on Friday, sources confirmed to JWOS. Brito started fifty-three games for the Ducks as a freshman in 2021, recording a .299 batting average and tying for the team lead with ten home runs. In her first season, Brito became an integral part of the Ducks’ lineup; she finished third on the team with a .930 OPS and tied for second on the roster with six stolen bases. During the Austin Regional, Brito had four hits, including a solo home run against Texas that started the scoring in game…