2008 Women's Softball

Regionals: Sierra moves to 2nd round

The Sierra College Wolverine will advance to the Super Regional at San Jose City next weekend after beating Cabrillo 9-1 and 7-2 over the weekend.

The Wolverines are now headed to San Jose City to take on the Jaguars in a best of 3 series this next weekend.

All Stars

Sierra also has 2 All-State players: Outfielders Karra Leota and Jessica Powell. On All-Nor Cal is pitchers Nicole Kociemba and Bo Newman. Nominated for All-American are Karra Leota, Jessica Powell, Bo Newman and Carli Leary. The All-Americans will be announced on Wednesday April 30 at 5:00.

UC Davis Softball Signs Sierra College Standout

Nicole Kociemba signs National Letter of Intent

Read the UC Davis press release here.

More good news:

• Leticia Cisneros signed with Abilene Christian University
• Candice Wermes signed with Simpson University
• There is interest from 4-year schools in every sophomore on the team.

The Sierra College Softball team starts the 2008 season with 9 returnees and 9 newcomers. Leading the squad this season are team captains Amanda Morales (Mesa Verde), Cortney Jones (Colfax) and Leticia Cisneros (St. Francis).

The first line of defense in theWolverine infield is where Amanda Morales (Mesa Verde) will be spending most of her time at second base and Candice Wermes (Bear River) at shortstop. At third base will be Cortney Jones (Colfax). Anchoring the right side of the infield at first base will be Pado Morales (Mesa Verde), and Rachel Hamilton (Oakmont). NFCA 2007 All-American Candice Wermes (Bear River) and Courtney Olow (Foothill) will be spending time at short stop, second base, third base and first base. Candice and Courtney are true utility players.

The Wolverine pitching staff consists of Sophomore Nicole Kociemba (Casa Robles), a lefty with a dangerous rise ball. Sophomore Leticia Cisneros (St. Francis) is a right-handed pitcher who has good control of her pitches and will be a tough pitcher to beat. Her change-up is one of the best in the state. And rounding out the pitching staff will be freshman Jackie Kragel (Union Mine) will be the newest member of the pitching staff. Sophomore Wittney Pierson (Cordova) will be helping the Wolverines in the circle and also at third base.

Part of the battery for the Wolverines consists of three strong-armed catchers. Meet Carli Leary (Oakmont), Cortney Jones (Colfax) and Megan Wheeler (Rocklin). All of these catchers bring and great deal of experience and leadership to the catching position.

The Wolverines last lines of defense consist of several outfielders. Jessica Powell (Casa Robles) will hold down centerfield while Bo Newman (Rio Linda), will help JP out in center and spend most of her time in left field. Karra Leota (Foothill) is a speedy player who will hold down the right side of the outfield for the Wolverines. Megan Renn (Roseville), Brittany Noble (Del Oro) will add a great deal of depth to the outfield. This team has amazing team chemistry. They are truly special. Strong team unity, good pitching, team speed and power at the plate are just a few qualities that the Wolverines possess.

With strong team chemistry, very good pitching and the ability to score runs, the Wolverine softball team plans to make a run at a Big 8 Conference Championship. Believe in One!

Pre-season Retreat

We had our team retreat in Santa Cruz, CA in January. Here are some photos.

Renovating the Softball Field

Members of the softball team and wrestling squad renovated the softball field this summer. Thanks to all who contributed. Here are some photos.