The Mean Green finished 19-5 before COVID-19 put an end to spring sports last season. Louisiana Tech won the regular season C-USA title. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. SOFTBALL As Texas softball readies for home opener, coach Mike White catching heat Thomas Jones Austin American-Statesman 0:02 0:49 After a controversial end to its season-opening. Christensen hit .304 with 11 home runs. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Trautwein went the final two innings to nail down the save. The strikeout portion of Trautwein's afternoon is only one half of the story, as crazy as it sounds. 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Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. The senior already hada pair of no-hitters to her name from her underclassman campaigns. Savage went 15-8 with a 2.64 ERA. Our chemistry is as good as I have ever seen.. bvito@dentonrc.com, By Amber Gaudet SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. All going down on strikes. Coach Freeman comes to lead the Eagle Softball program from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. The Mean Green then hammered Louisiana Tech 11-1 in five innings and Western Kentucky 9-0 in another game that was cut to five innings for the championship and NCAA tournament bid. Staff Writer UNT softball continued its progression in 2022 when DeLong led his team to its first NCAA Regionals appearance after capturing the Conference USA tournament title. Aliyah Boston collected her 16th straight double-double against a ranked opponent with No. UNT had a chance to win the C-USA regular season title when it faced Marshall in its final game before the conference tournament. All the seniors from last years squad opted not to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility allowed by the NCAA. The 2015 squad posted a school-record 41 wins, including a program-record 17-game winning streak, and reached the South Central Regional final. DeLong graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and has family in the area. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. It really showed them this needed to be taken seriously.. Rain. California's Michele Granger, the NCAA's leader in career no-hitters, was the first and completed the featin one of her 25 no-hitters. This fall, the team took a direct hit from COVID-19. During a shortened second season, DeLong continued to elevate the program to new heights. Follow him on Twitter @ZachPekale. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. Sports. High 72F. Instead of starting his ace, Hope Trautwein, DeLong decided to go with freshman Ariel Thompson. Think about what kind of work goesin to striking out one batter. All-Tourney Pass Live Stats Softball / Feb 26, 2023 Choose wisely! Error! Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Mikaela Olguin. Rainfall around a half an inch. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Invalid password or account does not exist. The NTFCA is dedicated to improving the game through improved training and . "We're. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. During his time at Virginia Wesleyan Coach Freeman helped lead the team to the 2017 NCAA Division III National Championship and the coaching staff was selected as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Coaching Staff of the Year. We had a pretty young team that made the run last year in the regional, DeLong said shortly after the national poll was released. Home Roster Schedule/Results Statistics News Upcoming View Composite Schedule No events to show. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Lewisville, TX / Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville: 5: Haley McAlexander: OF-So. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "I am excited to work with and learn from both him and Coach (Steve) Singleton and bring value from my various experiences to help add to the success of this program. It will face North Texas (35-14) at 5 p.m. Friday in the first round after the . Winds light and variable. We feel like we have a chance.. Name Title Phone E . Assistant Coach, University of Texas (July 2022-), Volunteer Coach, University of Oklahoma (Sept. 2021-June 2022), Head Coach, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (June 2019-Aug. 2021), Head Coach, Temple College (Aug. 2010-July 2019), Assistant Coach, NPF's Dallas Charge (May 2016-August 2016), Graduate Assistant Coach, Texas State University (Aug. 2005-May 2006). Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given to work with the University of North Texas and its athletic department, Kee said in a statement. She is 804-506-1 in 21 seasons as a head coach. UNT has invested heavily in the program over the last few years. Kee became one of 32 active Division I coaches to reach the milestone. During her time with the Islanders, her main focus was on a complete rebuild of a program that had gone just 8-43 the year prior to her arrival. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. That is why you are in this game and why the kids play the sport.. Being one of threeplayers tied to a record is remarkable. Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Freeman as the new Head Coach of the Eagles softball team after a nationwide search. We feel like we can be a perennial top 25 program, given our location, if we fund it the right way, Baker said. But being one out of one is an entirely different kind of performance. We have won three championships in three seasons and have won consistently. Lake Creek (Texas) Lions were untouchable last year, going 41-0 to win the Texas 5A state tile. History is unique. 2022 Softball Roster # Full Name Pos Ht. We want to win this league every year, but we also have bigger goals.. A three-time NTJCAC Coach or Co-Coach of the Year, Zaleski's 2018 staff was rewarded for its national title run by being voted as the NFCA NJCAA DI National Coaching Staff of the Year. Cat Osterman, a former three-time National Player of the Year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist, is in her sixth season as an assistant coach, third as associate head coach, for the Bobcats where she serves as the pitching coach. Rain. North Central Texas College. Error! I didnt know how good we would be, DeLong said of that first season. UNT showed signs that it might be able to break out and post a winning season when it won two out of three games in a C-USA series at Florida Atlantic in late March to improve to 18-16 overall and 8-4 in league play. Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Freeman as the new Head Coach of the Eagles softball team after a nationwide search. There was a problem saving your notification. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. North Texas softball coach Rodney DeLong has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him in Denton through the 2025 season. That number might be a bit anomalous considering there were just four in 2018 and two in 2017 according to the NCAA record book. Site Navigation. The biggest success came on May 5, 2019 when the Mean Green captured its first Conference USA regular season championship. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. In 2020 the Mean Green made it back-to-back years with a win over a top-10 ranked Louisiana team, this time knocking off the Ragin Cajuns 2-1 in Lafayette on Feb. 8. Zach Pekale is an alumnus of Arizona State University with a degree in sports journalism. North Texas is the overwhelming favorite to win another Conference USA softball title. Also on her coaching resume was an August 2005-May 2006 stint as a graduate assistant at Texas State. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. . Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Rain. With the Charge, she worked primarily with outfielders and hitters, coordinated with the rest of the staff on practice and game-day plans and coached first base. UNT is entering its last season in C-USA before jumping to the American Athletic Conference this summer. I loved my time here working under Wren and Rodney, Bryant said. We have learned and grown while playing for coach DeLong. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. UNT briefly considered building an entirely new stadium but elected to renovate its current home instead. And of her 21 strikeouts, only four were of thelooking variety. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. All rights reserved, Reed Robbins - Director of Player / Team Development, Tia Warsop Named to Great Britain's 18u National Team, 14u Texas Glory (Naudin) and 2K26 Texas Glory are 2022 Top Club National Co-Champs, 16u Texas Glory (Naudin) is 2022 Top Club Nationals Runner Up, 16u Texas Glory (Naudin) & 14u Texas Glory (Naudin) are 2022 Tulsa Elite Invite Champs, 18u Texas Glory, 16u Texas Glory (Naudin) & 2K26 Texas Glory are 2022 Texas Glory Summer Shootout Champs, 12u Texas Glory is 2022 12u TFL Summer Champions, 14u Texas Glory (Naudin-South) is 2022 14u TFL Summer Championship Runner Up, 14u Texas Glory (Naudin) is 3rd at 2022 AFCS. There is more to UNTs success than just recruiting talented players. Men's Cross Country and Track. So it was only fitting that on February 29, 2020, DeLong would lead his team to victory over the school he rooted for as a boy while making history at the same time. High 76F. When he began coaching softball, DeLong, now in his third season with the Mean Green, looked up to Sooners head softball coach Patty Gasso.So it was only fitting that on February 29, 2020, DeLong would lead his team to victory over the school he rooted for . . Not a single live ballin play. Kozlowski joined Kees staff following her first season at UNT. The Mean Green continued to struggle over the last two years, despite the fact that the UNT athletic department has upgraded Lovelace Stadium. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. The North Texas softball team is losing one of its longtime assistant coaches. The deal has several incentives, including an additional months salary for winning the Conference USA title and $2,000 for being named the leagues coach of the year. 1. 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