Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

Softball Player May Alves Recognized As National NCAA-III Statistical Leader

The NCAA is recognizing former Lady Lion softball player May Alves for her achievement during the 2006 season where she was hit by 18 pitches in 42 total games for a season average of .43 per game. She led the nation in hit by pitches per game and lead her nearest competitor in total hit by pitches by four.

Alves helped lead the PC softball team to their first-ever NCAA postseason appearance in 2006 and three trips to the NCCAA World Series including a thrid-place finish in 2006. She was also a member of the 2006 GSAC 1st-Team All-Conference and All-Academic teams. For the season she hit .405 and lead the team in RBI's with 37.