Announcement
Sorcerer sophomore second baseman Ashley Decker hasverbally committed to accept a full scholarship to U.C. Berkeley. She gave her commitment to Cal headcoach Diane Ninemire following a November 19 unofficial visit.
Decker, who attends Spanish Springs H.S. in Sparks, NV, is a speedy slapper selected to the all-stateteam as a freshman. She joined Sorcerer Gold-Philthis fall, after an outstanding season with Sorcerer 16&U.
Decker was also chosen for this fall's NationalFutures Elite Camp, comprised of 64 of the nation'smost highly-regarded underclassmen.
"I had an outstanding visit," Ashley said. "I wasimpressed by the coaches, by the campus, and by theacademics. "It's pretty hard to beat a Cal education," she said.
Decker also is happy that she can fulfill a dream of playing in the Pac 10, and still be less than a four-hour drive from home.
"Ashley Decker had an exceptional fall for us,"Sorcerer coach Phil Mumma said, "catching the eyes of coaches of a number of top programs. "She is a terrific young player, strong student and fun to haveas a Sorcerer."
Ashley becomes the fourth player over the last three years to commit to Cal while playing for Sorcerer.Long recognized as one of the nation's top collegiate programs, Cal won the 2002 Women"s College WorldSeries.
Decker couldn't be happier with her choice."After my visit, I just wanted to be a Bear."
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