July 3, 2010


Brown, Rowe, Rainey Headline College All-State Softball Team

Emory, VA --- Christopher Newport University had five individuals named to either the first or second team all-state softball team, while Va. Wesleyan, Lynchburg and Roanoke each had three named. Brittaney Brown of Va. Wesleyan and Kristen Rowe of CNU earned CO-Players of the Year honors while Leona Rainey of Roanoke earned Rookie of the Year honors. Keith Parr of CNU earned Coach of the Year honors this season after leading the Captains to a 42-10 overall record, which included making it as far as the “Elite Eight” in the NCAA Tournament.

2010 VaSID College Division Softball All-State Team

Pitchers – Brittaney Brown of Va. Wesleyan (Sr., Chesapeake, VA) and Kristen Rowe of Christopher Newport (Sr., Richmond, VA) were tabbed as Co-Players of the Year. Brown set an ODAC record with 218 strikeouts this season, with a 1.02 ERA and 25-8 w/l record. Rowe collected 204 strikeouts along with a 24-6 w/l record including two wins in the NCAA Tournament.

Outfielder -- Leona Rainey (Fr., Sandston, VA) earned Rookie of the Year honors while posting a .466 batting avg, along with 30 Stolen Bases. She also earned ODAC Rookie of the Year and 3^rd team All-Region honors for the Maroons of Roanoke.

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