Softball drops two games in Kajikawa Classic
A long season awaits the reigning national champions, but two stinging losses in the Kajikawa Classic this weekend in Tempe were tough to swallow.
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A long season awaits the reigning national champions, but two stinging losses in the Kajikawa Classic this weekend in Tempe were tough to swallow.
Except for some first-game jitters causing some unease among the crowd early on, the No. 1 ASU softball team thoroughly dominated its first two opponents of the season.
After an unsatisfactory fall sports season left ASU fans wanting something better, the start of the No. 1 softball team’s season is here at last.
As a kid, I always wanted to be a space cowboy. I’m sure you’ve dreamed of some crazy, unrealistic profession or activity too. But for now, I’m sitting in this concrete chair with no cushion, still dreaming of something that could’ve been.
Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
With arguably the best pitching staff in the nation, expectations are high for the ASU softball team, which looks to defend its national title in 2012.
Hillary Bach pitches against Western Michigan on Feb. 10, 2011. Bach will serve as a mentor to the ASU softball team’s young pitching staff this season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)
The transition of athletes from high school seniors to freshmen in college has been dissected beyond measure.
For those with a competitive spirit looking to satisfy that urge, intramural sports among Arizona State University’s four campuses are there to help. With tournaments and league-play—flag football, volleyball, basketball and softball—the athlete in everyone can be brought out. The Downtown Phoenix campus has given students the entrée, the extreme of these sports.
It is a dismal time for the big three sports — football, men’s basketball and baseball — at ASU. Something went wrong. Several years ago, the future was bright and sports pundits took notice.
DUCK HUNTERS: The ASU softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore outfielder Anniw Lockwood during the Sun Devils' loss to Kentucky earlier this season. ASU will face Oregon in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)
COMIC RELIEF: Junior outfielder Lesley Rogers is known as the comedian of the ASU softball team while also providing solid offense in the leadoff spot for the Sun Devils. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)
At the ASU-Missouri game, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said that, despite the fact that several schools have contacted the conference about expansion, the Pac-12 is happy where they are and do not plan to add any further.
I’m fully aware of the fact that voicing concerns about the cost of attending ASU is kind of a softball of a topic to write on. After all, who among us wouldn’t like to see the trajectory of tuition change its course and start sloping downwards?
After an undefeated senior year that saw him win the national title at 125 pounds, Anthony Robles will receive the Jimmy V award at the 2011 ESPYs.
Steady presence: ASU coach Tim Esmay argues with the umpiring crew during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over New Mexico on June 3. Esmay’s leadership this past season was a large part of the team’s success. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
From the outset of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team knew it had the necessary pieces in place to not only compete in the Pac-10, but for a national championship.
Complete season: ASU senior outfielder Lesley Rogers looks to steal third during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over Texas A&M on May 27. Senior leadership was just one of the many factors that led to ASU’s dominance this year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
CHAMPIONSHIP HOMECOMING: Fans line up to meet the ASU softball team upon their return from the Women's College World Series on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
From the start of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team possessed an electric fan base that regularly packed Farrington Stadium.
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