‘Fall Ball’ provides insight for expectations in the spring

Practice takes time and effort and the softball team is starting now.

As annual fall-ball sessions start, the Saints look to build from last year and become a better team than before.

According to Head Coach Meadow McWhorter, 27 women are participating in this year’s fall-ball.

Even though scores are not counted in fall-ball, it is a good time for Coaches to see how the players look before the season in the spring.

“From what I have seen so far, I can see we have stronger pitching this year,” said McWhorter.

“Our players are progressing well this year, I am excited,” she said.
Coming into this season, the team conspicuously knows how to win, winning three NWACC titles in the past four seasons. They have also made the playoffs in the conference the past ten years.

Coming up tomorrow during the day, the fall-ball team is scheduled to play a double header, playing Portland State University at 10 a.m. and Corban University at 2 p.m., both games is at home.

Last September, four Saints players were chosen to play in the Sophomore All-Star Game, which included Shortstop Kali Van Cleave, Catcher Courtney McCarthy, Left Fielder Heather Jett, and Third Baseman Lola Ciu.

The team will conclude its fall schedule on Oct. 14 in Medford, for the South Valley Tournament.