Corban Softball Named Team of the Week
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Corban University softball team has been named “Team of the Week” for February 13-19, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
The Warriors, led by first year head coach Abigail Farler, went 5-0 over the weekend competing in California notching three wins over pre-season No. 6 ranked Simpson University and also picking up two victories over William Jessup.
In the three wins against Simpson, Corban rounded the bases 25 times to the Red hawks 12. The Warrior bats did not cool down as they defeated William Jessup 6-0 and 6-1. On the mound, pitcher Sabrina Boyd registered a complete game shutout against WJU, as well as, a complete game against Simpson. The Warriors are 9-0 on the season which is a program best start in history.
Corban (9-0, 0-0 CCC) will compete in the Northwest Cup Feb. 25-27. The tournament is hosted by NCAA D II member Concordia and the Warriors will face the Cavaliers, Saint Martin’s University and Simon Fraser University.