The QCC Women’s “Fast Pitch” Softball Team are Region XV Champions…
The Lady Tigers participated in the Region XV Tournament @ Westchester CC on 5/2/08-5/4/08. The Lady Tigers won all three games played during the tournament.
In Game 1, QCC defeated Suffolk CC by a score of 10-9. The Lady Tigers rallied late to tie the score at 8-8 in the bottom of the 7th inning. After Suffolk CC took another lead in the top of the 8th inning, Jessica Payero (Tournament MVP) secured the victory by hitting a 2 run “walk off” Home Run in the bottom of the inning.
In Game 2, QCC defeated Nassau CC by a score of 9-1 behind a great pitching performance by Alishia Vansalisbury.
In Game 3, QCC defeated Suffolk CC by a score of 4-1 behind a solid pitching performance by Kayla McCusker.
The Lady Tigers will advance to the NJCAA College “Fast Pitch” World Series on 5/15/08-5/17/08 @ Rochester, Minnesota.
More Highlights:
- Iana Johnson - Player of the Year, Nominated for All American (1B), 1st Team All Region & All Tournament Team
- Jessica Payero - Nominated for All American (C), 1st Team All Region & Tournament MVP
- Kayla McCusker - 1st Team All Region & All Tournament Team
- Vanessa Melendez - All Tournament Team
- Athena Apessos - All Tournament Team
- QCC Coaching Staff – Awarded Coaches of the Year
