Freshmen step up in Hilton Classic


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The Kansas softball team’s four freshmen helped propel the team to a 3-1 record at the Hilton Classic last weekend in Las Cruces, N.M. The team’s overall record stands at 4-5.

Christina Ross, freshman pitcher, had a great tournament, leading the Jayhawks to a 5-0 shutout victory against Utah Valley State in their finale. She is leading the Jayhawks in earned run average at 0.98.

The three other freshmen have looked promising, too. Outfielder Jackie Vasquez has established herself as a leadoff hitter for the Jayhawks with her speed.

Fellow freshman outfielder Cyndi Duran led the team with three hits after the first day of the Hilton Classic in games against Arkansas and Purdue. Elle Pottorf, freshman catcher, hit her first career home run against Utah Valley State.

The softball team is off for a couple of weeks, which comes at a great time, coach Tracy Bunge said.

“This will give us time to regroup and get over the flu bug,” Bunge said. “We also have a good idea of where we are and what we need to work on.”

Next up for the Jayhawks is the Palm Springs Classic Feb. 25 in Palm Springs, Calif.

 

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