Kissimmee, Fla. – The USSSA Florida Pride, a member of the Women’s National Professional Fastpitch League (NPF), announced today that they have signed former Olympic Gold (2004) and Silver (2008) medalist Natasha Watley as a new addition to the Pride’s 2010 roster. She will be joining fellow Team USA members Jessica Mendoza and Lauren Lappin, [...]

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ELGIN, Ill. – Chicago Bandits GM Aaron Moore announced today that the Bandits have released the following players to free-agency: catcher Jamie Schloredt, outfielders Izmena Cabrera and Cheyenne Jenks, shortstop Aileen Morales, pitcher Gina Oaks and pitcher Brandice Balschmiter. In 2009, Jenks batted 3-for-13 (.231) with a double and two runs scored. She made the [...]

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NASHVILLE – National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and its four-affiliate teams will hold the 2010 NPF Senior Draft on Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 8PM EST. The broadcast will be live from the Heritage Key Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. This will be the second consecutive year the NPF will broadcast the Draft live but the first [...]

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA), the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, has selected its initial “Watch List” for the 9th Annual USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year Award. This award, which is considered the most prestigious honors in Division I women’s collegiate softball, [...]

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The NFCA Division II Top 25 is voted on by 16 NCAA Division II head coaches, two representing each of the eight NCAA regions. Final 2009 records are shown. First-place votes are in parentheses. Rank Team Record Pts Pvs 1 Alabama-Huntsville (14) 54-6 398 Last Week: Next Week: 2 North Georgia 50-5 375 Last Week: [...]

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The USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Poll is voted on by 30 NCAA Division I head coaches, one representing each of the 30 conferences. Records shown are the teams final 2009 records. Last ranking reflects the final 2009 poll. First-place votes are in parentheses. Rank Team Record Pts Pvs 1 Washington (30) 51-12 750 [...]

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Surrey, BC – The 17th Annual Canada Cup International Women’s Fastpitch Tournament (Women’s Division) has been cancelled for 2010 due to a change in the International Softball Federation dates for the Xll Women’s World Championships. “It is with great regret and after much deliberation due to the changes made by the International Softball Federation schedule [...]

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ELGIN – The Chicago Bandits have released infielder Kristie Fox, team General Manager Aaron M. Moore announced today. Fox, 24, played three seasons with the Bandits after completing her college career at the University of Arizona. Fox finished the 2009 season with a .231 batting average, collecting 24 hits in 104 at-bats. She struck out [...]

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ELGIN, IL – The Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) announced today that they have signed three high-caliber players for the 2010 season. Players signing today are utility player Emily Friedman and pitcher Jessica Sallinger, and 2010 USA Women’s National Team selection, catcher Ashley Holcombe. Sallinger was previously drafted by and pitched for the [...]

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story by Margaret Dixon – Joliet Jackhammers JOLIET, IL – The Joliet JackHammers announced “Bandits and Boys” today, a Battle of the Sexes exhibition game against the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league. The battle is scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 6:10 p.m. “We are thrilled to be a part of bringing [...]

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