Cedarville University

12-27 (.308) Overall
4-10 (.286) American Mideast Conference South Division

SEASON HIGHTLIGHTS
   NCCAA National Tournament Participant
   NCCA Midwest Region Tournament Host
   Two NCCAA All-Americans

Wes Rowe named new Lady Jacket softball coach

CEDARVILLE, Ohio (6-11-2007) - Wes Rowe has been named the new head softball coach at Cedarville University. He replaces Kathy Freese, who stepped in on an interim basis to coach the team during the 2007 season.

Rowe, who was a four-year starter with the Yellow Jacket baseball team from 1974-78, returns to his alma mater after serving one year as the girls softball varsity assistant coach at Milan High School in Michigan. Prior to that, he was involved in coaching the highly-successful Michigan Dominators 18U travel team in Ann Arbor.

"We are excited to have Wes Rowe join our staff," commented CU athletic director Pete Reese. "As an alumnus, he is quite familiar with the University and what our mission in athletics is. He has a solid softball background and we are confident that he will have a positive influence on our program both on and off the field."

Rowe was a starting outfielder during his four-year college baseball career before graduating from Cedarville in 1978. He and his wife, Ann, have had three of their children attend the University one of which is their daughter, Charissa, who has been a two-year outfielder with the Lady Jackets and now has the opportunity to play for her father.

"I am elated to return to the University where I began my own walk with Christ and learned how to live the Christian life," said Rowe. "Now, to be able to return and coach softball and disciple other young persons brings great joy and satisfaction to my heart.

"I have coached lots of fast pitch softball, mainly girls of the high school age, and we have been phenomenally successful. College softball should allow me to work with highly-skilled athletes and players that desire to compete at the highest level. I really desire to build the Cedarville program into a top tier program.

"I also want to produce godly young women who want to serve Jesus Christ through the local church throughout their entire lives. As a pastor, I love local church ministry and am very committed to it."

Rowe has served as the senior pastor of Calvary Bible Church of Ann Arbor, Mich. since 1988 and he will enter the realm of college coaching with a unique arrangement. The church has allotted him time away from ministry in order to coach the Lady Jackets. This will also allow the Rowe's youngest son, Samuel, to complete his final two years at Milan High School.

Rowe served as head coach of the Michigan Dominators 18U travel team for three seasons. His 2005 squad won four tournaments; the 2004 team placed 4th out of 44 teams at the USSSA World Series and earned the Sportsmanship Award in voting by all competing teams; and the 2003 club finished 5th in the NSA World Series and 7th in the Super World Series.

Rowe was the assistant coach of the Michigan Mustangs 16U team in 2002 that finished as the USSSA World Series runner-up. He previously served as head coach of the Calvary Christian Academy baseball team in Ypsilanti, Mich. for the 2000 campaign.

Walker named NAIA Scholar-Athlete

CEDARVILLE, Ohio (5-22-2007) - Cedarville junior infielder Andrea Walker has been chosen an NAIA Scholar-Athlete for the 2007 softball season. The unit includes juniors and seniors, who maintain a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average.

It's the 15th time in the last 17 years that at least one Lady Jacket player has been so recognized. Walker, a Christian Education major, played in all 39 games this season with 38 starts while posting a .949 fielding percentage at short stop and third base. [NAIA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES]

Five Lady Jackets recognized by AMC

CEDARVILLE, Ohio (5-11-2007) - Jessica Reyes has been voted to the American Mideast Conference South Division Second Team as a utility player. The junior started all 37 games this spring by logging time at shortstop, centerfield, and as a pitcher.

Junior outfielder Aubree Munson, freshman second baesman Becca Prokop, and freshman catcher Crystal States were honorable mention. Prokop also earned a place on the five-member All-Freshmen Team. [ALL-AMC SOUTH DIVISION TEAM and ALL-FRESHMEN TEAM]

Andrea Walker, a junior infielder, was recognized as an an AMC Scholar-Athlete. The Christian Education major was one of 19 juniors/seniors who maintain a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average. [AMC SCHOLAR-ATHLETES]

Reyes, Munson NCCAA All-Americans

CEDARVILLE, Ohio (4-30-2007) - Junior utility player Jessica Reyes has been named to the NCCAA All-America First Team for the 2007 campaign while junior outfielder Aubree Munson earned a spot on the Second Team. Additionally, Andrea Walker was tabbed an NCCAA Scholar-Athlete.

Reyes batted .342 with team-highs of nine doubles and three home runs. Munson hit .296 and paced the club with five triples and 17 runs batted in. They are the fifth and sixth CU players, respectively, to be named NCCAA All-Americans in softball.

Walker, a junior Christian Education major, is a Dean's List student. NCCAA Scholar-Athletes are juniors and seniors who maintain a minimum 3.40 cumulative grade point average. [NCCAA AWARDS]

Harnica joins Lady Jackets

Head Coach

Kathy Freese

Assistant Coaches

Pat Spurlock
Dave Stewart
Dave Freese

Softball Facts

• 1 NAIA National Batting Champion
• 4 NCCAA All-Americans
• 48 All-America Scholar-Athletes
• 10 All-NAIA Region IX players
• 40 All-Conference players