News and Announcements
Mackenzie Bard Signs NLI to San Jose State
Mackenzie Bard, a pitcher with the fall 2006 and summer 2007 Sorcerer teams, signs a national letter of intent to accept a scholarship to play softball for San Jose State University coached by USA Men's National Team coach Peter Turner and USA Women's National Team member Vicky Galindo. A right handed pitcher, Mackenzie was an all-league performer for Napa High School and was selected to the Sacramento Bee's All-Metro team.
Bard currently plays for the NorCal Shockers.
Congratulations Mackenzie!
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."
Tassarah Weatherly Commits to Boise State
Tassarah Weatherly, Sorcerer senior third
baseman-catcher, has given her verbal commitment to
accept a scholarship to Boise State University.
Weatherly, who joined Sorcerer as a pick-up player for Gold Nationals and remained with the team during the fall, gave her commitment to Broncos head coach Erin Bridges-Thorpe during a Nov. 16-18 official visit.
She will sign her National Letter of Intent on Nov. 20.
'I loved the school, loved the city - loved everything I experienced during my visit," Tazz said. "The idea of playing in a brand-new college program is also really exciting."
Boise State, a national football power, recently added softball as a varsity sport and will begin competition during the 2009 season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. And, yes, Boise State will have a blue turf outfield in the softball stadium it will soon construct, matching the unique look of its football playing surface.
Weatherly attends St. Mary's High School in Stockton, Calif., where she is student body president and softball league MVP.
"We are proud of Tazz for earning a scholarship during the brief time she has been with us," Sorcerer coach Phil Mumma said. "She had an impressive fall season."
Weatherly joins a group of seven other players who have verbally committed or signed a National Letter of Intent while playing for Sorcerer during 2007.
Maya Burns Signs NLI To Attend Stanford University
In a festive celebration at her home today, Maya Burns signs a NLI to attend Stanford University. Maya, who attends St. Ignatius College Prep. in San Francisco, chose the Cardinal, coached by John Rittman, from a host of schools across the nation who were interested in bringing her into their programs.
Stanford is the right combination of academic
excellence and top-echelon softball, she said, and it
is actually located closer to her San Mateo home than
her high school. Burns loves the opportunity to
attend school in the Bay Area, and also cites the
coaching staff, softball facility, and chance to play
in the Pac 10 as athletic reasons for her selection.
And, "It is really hard to beat a Stanford education,"
Maya said.
Burns' offer from Stanford is the result of marked
improvements on her part, both in the classroom and on
the field. She earned a 4.0 GPA throughout her junior
year at one of the region's strongest academic high
schools, achieved a dramatic increase in SAT scores,
and became a much more accomplished hitter and
receiver.
"We are incredibly proud of Maya for elevating her
academics, for vast improvements in her hitting and
catching, and for becoming a team leader," Sorcerer
coach Phil Mumma said.
Courtney Moore Signs NLI To Attend Mississippi State University
Sorcerer outfielder Courtney Moore has a lot to smile about. She just signed a National Letter of Intent to accept a full scholarship to attend Mississippi State University and play for the Bulldogs, coached by Jay Miller.
Coach Miller, a former fastpitch player, has served as
a member of the U.S. National Team selection committe,
helping pick our inaugural Olympic team. He coached
the American squad that won the 2001 U.S. Cup and the
national Elite Team that captured the 2003 Canada Cup.
Miller also led this year's junior national team to
the world championship.
"And above all," Sorcerer coach Phil Mumma said, "he
is one of the real gentlemen in the game."
In Moore, Mumma said, MSU gets a powerful hitter and
outstanding outfielder. "We are all very proud of
Courtney," he said. "In just one fall with us she has
worked hard and achieved so much. She is an
outstanding, accomplished and intelligent young lady
and richly deserves the full scholarship that she has
been awarded."
Mississippi State is located in Starkville in the
northern portion of the state and is a member of the
Southeastern Conference.
Last year the Bulldogs posted a 35-27 record, 14-14 in
the powerful SEC. They qualified for the NCAA
regionals.
Seasons
Sponsors
