Softball in season news/awards/such and such

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[shox7]

I hope Coach B is calling the girls in the portal from OU. They would make us better!

[BAShocker]

Any new transfer portal news? So far, we have three in the portal?

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AAC - Three American Softball Student-Athletes Named Academic All-America

Three American Athletic Conference softball player have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Team, announced by the organization on Tuesday.

Wichita State placed designated player CC Wong on the Academic All-America first team, while outfielder Addison Barnard was a second team selection. Charlotte pitcher Georgeanna Barefoot was named to the third team.

Wong was named The American Player of the Year after hitting .470 on the season with 14 home runs and 50 RBI. In addition to Academic All-America honors, Wong was selected as an All-American by the NFCA, Softball America and D1 Softball. She holds a 3.66 grade-point average as a general studies sociology major.

Barnard earns her fourth CSC Academic All-America nod following a season where she batted .397 on the season with 24 home runs and 48 RBI. Barnard was named to the NFCA and Softball American All-America teams, as well. The American all-time home runs leader holds a 3.82 grade-point average as a health science major.

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Go Shockers - Wong Named to Canadian National Softball Team

CC Wong will take her talents to the global stage after earning a spot on the Canadian Women's National Softball Team, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by Softball Canada.

The Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, native is one of 21 athletes on the 2024 Team Canada roster. Team Canada is set to compete in the P5 Colorado event, hosted by Triple Crown Sports and College Sports Evaluation from June 26-28 in Fort Collins, Colo. Following the P5 Colorado Event, they will showcase their skills at the Canada Cup from July 1-7, in Surrey B.C.

Wong is just the second Shocker softball student-athlete to represent Wichita State on a National Team, and the first on Team Canada. Sydney McKinney was named to Team USA for the Japan All-Star Series in 2022.

The roster boasts a blend of seasoned and emerging talent, including six members from Canada's 2020 Olympic softball team and 13 athletes from the 2023 WBSC World Cup Group Stage, where their efforts secured Canada's spot in the World Cup Finals.

The team also includes 16 athletes who competed in last year's Canada Cup, while five new faces will make their debut for the Canadian Women's National Team.

The coaching staff made their selections after holding two regional identification camps and one final selection camp.

P5 Colorado Event Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
June 26	Team Canada vs. TC Colorado	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 27	Team Canada vs. Louisville Lady Sluggers	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 28	Team Canada vs. Epic National 18u	4:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 28	Team Canada vs. TC Colorado	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)

2024 Canada Cup Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
June 29	Canada vs. Czechia	6:30pm PDT (8:30pm CDT)
July 1	Canada vs. New Zealand	1:00pm PDT (3:00pm CDT)
July1	Canada vs. Mexico	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 2	Canada vs. Philippines	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 3	Canada vs. Israel	6:30pm PDT (8:30pm CDT)
July 4	Canada vs. Hong Kong, China	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 5-6	Playoff and Championship Games

[SubGod22]

Sheeeeeee's Baaaaaack

[1972Shocker]

I think that is CC playing for Team Canada.