COLLEGE SOFTBALL: CVCC signs pitching star from Florida

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has signed another softball player for its first-time team, inking a standout from Florida. The Red Hawks announced Tuesday their recruiting class has reached 16 with the signing of right-handed pitcher Josie McCrea from Booker (Fla.) High. CVCC head coach Josh Bumgarner discovered McCrea through a recruiting website, and he was immediately …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: CVCC signs 3, including key player from South Caldwell

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has added three more softball players for its first year, including a utility player who helped South Caldwell High win a state 4A title. In press releases, the Red Hawks’ athletic department announced signing Katie Wright of South Caldwell, Haley Morrow of Asheville Roberson and Destiny Karber of Black Mountain Owen. “Katie …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Duo of former Cougars selected All-Americans at Pfeiffer

HobbsDailyReport.com MISENHEIMER — Two former Alexander Central High softball stars have gained All-American status. Vada Blue Sherrill was a first-team pick by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and Mackenzie Pennell earned second-team status. Sherrill, a senior, hit .482 this season with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs as she became the first NCAA player (all levels) to finish a …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: With program coming in fall, CVCC adds 6 new players to roster

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has added six players to its first recruiting class for softball, including a former player from Bunker Hill High. The Red Hawks, announcing the additions via a press release, picked up Ashley Parsons of Bunker Hill, Katie Camp of Cherryville, Alli Fay of East Davidson and three players – Audi Wallace, Sarah …