1990 Miracle Yearbook

Lady Jacket softball reached new heights with a best-ever 29-5 record. Cedarville won its first NAIA District 22 and Western Buckeye Collegiate Conference championships behind the leadership of Bob Fires, who was named Coach of the Year in both cases. Freshman shortstop Denise DeWalt, the NAIA national batting champion, earned a .615 batting average. She was selected to the NAIA All- America second team and set nine school records during the season. Cindy Weibert, First row: Shelly Pellish, Sara Norder, Mindy Humble,Chris Jackson,Sherry Neal,Sharyn Norder;Second row: Coach Bob Fires, Kelly Darcy,Denise Uhl, Cindy Weibert,Dawn Smith, Diane Rank,Denise DeWalt,DeAnn Lancaster young talent Chris Jackson throws a fast pitch. another freshman, was twice named the NAIA National Pitcher of the Week to earn space in both Sports Illustrat- ed and The Sporting News. She led the nation in strikeouts by averaging more than 16 per game; she was also voted NAIA District 22 Player of the Year. Diane Rank and Sara Norder, both sophomores, joined DeWalt and Weibert on the all- distinct and all-conference teams. Junior pitcher Chris Jackson also made the All- WBCC squad. 111410WWW*94- o;WV!• A. "*..•A ir-ror • VW. 4.4 *04 Zee • t • 148 Softball