COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Red Hawks add former Alexander Central star to coaching staff

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has made its second hire for the coaching staff in women’s softball. After signing their first three players, the Red Hawks announced Friday they’ll have former Alexander Central High and Erskine College standout Mia Blochaviak serving as an assistant coach. Blochaviak (pronounced: blow-vee-ack) played at Erskine from 2015-18 as a middle infielder …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Catawba Valley signs first 3 players for new program

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – The first three signees for women’s softball at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) are from Alexander and Iredell counties. The Red Hawks — who just added a team and named Josh Bumgarner as the head coach — announced Thursday their first roster will include former Alexander Central High players Chesney Millsaps and Kelsea Dejarnette and Katelyn McClure, …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: CVCC’s first head coach comes from Alexander County

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Josh Bumgarner, a former athlete at Alexander Central High with an extensive background in coaching softball, is moving center stage with Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC). Bumgarner has been named to lead the Red Hawks as they launch their women’s softball program. CVCC will start play this fall and be immediately eligible for championship contention in the …