Royals Softball Headed to World Series

From FSC Site — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:54 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Warner Southern College scored three times each in the first and fifth innings as the 16th-ranked Royals defeated Webber International University 7-2 to capture the NAIA Region XIV Softball Tournament title Friday (May 9) afternoon at the Paulson Softball Complex.

The Royals (37-9) earn the region's automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship which will be held May 16-21 in Decatur, Ala. Webber International (25-20), the tournament's No. 3 seed, had advanced to the championship game by eliminating three-time region champion Savannah College of Art and Design 2-1.

NAIA Region and Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year Jessica Sanchez jumped started the first inning for Warner Southern with her two-run homer just inside the left field fair pole of WIU starter Cassie Pearson.
Brooke Gary's two-run homer to left field - her first of the season - highlighted the fifth inning for the Royals.

Jennifer Giles (4-0) earned the complete-game win as she scattered nine hits for Warner Southern.
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Royals Sweep Competition on Day One of Region Tournament

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:22:19 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. andndash; The #16 Warner Southern softball defeated the Thomas University Nighthawks 8-6 in their first game and cross town rival Webber International University Warriors 11-5 in the nightcap.andnbsp; The Royals continue to set their total wins record as they improved their record to 36-9.

Six Royals Named to All-FSC Team

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:50:02 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. andndash; Jessica Sanchez, Meghan Temple and Shawn Gary were the big winners Wednesday (May 7) evening as the 2008 Florida Sun Conference softball postseason honors were announced at the 2008 NAIA Region XIV Tournament banquet held at Savannah College of Art and Designandrsquo;s Red Gallery.

Royals Finish Second Place in NAIA Region XIV Tournament

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:45:24 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.- The Royals baseball team finished second place in the 2008 NAIA Region XIV tournament winning two games against Northwood University (10-4, 8-0) and losing two games to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (3-13, 3-4).andnbsp; The Royals finish their 2008 season with an overall record of 35-24 and were runner-ups in both the Florida Sun Conference and NAIA Region XIV tournament.

Live Stats Will Be Available for Region XIV Baseball Tournament

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:19:48 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.-- With the help of the Northwood University and Savannah College of Art andamp; Design Sports Information Department, andnbsp;live stats will be available throughout the entirety of the NAIA Region XIV Baseball Tournament, held at Chain of Lakes Field in Winter Haven, Fla., May 5-8. You can access the games here.

Warner Southern Softball Earns Highest Ranking in Program's History

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:36:27 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. andndash; The Warner Southern Softball team jumped six spots to 16th from 22nd in this weekandrsquo;s NAIA Top 25 poll for their highest ranking in the programandrsquo;s history.andnbsp; The Royals closed out the regular season 34-9, 17-3 in conference.

Rene Ramirez Named FSC Pitcher of the Week

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:54:44 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Sun Conference announced Tuesday that Rene Ramirez , a senior from Warner Southern was named the Pitcher of the Week after throwing nine innings in the Royals 14-inning win over Palm Beach Atlantic.

Warner Southern Men's Basketball Signs Jonathan Woodside

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:27:41 GMT

LAKE WALES, Fla. andndash; The Warner Southern menandrsquo;s basketball program has added another player toandnbsp;this year's recruiting classandnbsp;with the signing of Jonathan Woodside of Winter Haven, Fla.andnbsp;

Michelle Beauton signs to Warner Southern

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:30:22 GMT

The Lady Royals announced the addition of Michele Beauton to their incoming freshmen class. Beauton is a 6-0 forward from Deltona High School where she played for Mike Albright. Beauton was named to the County All-Star squad after a senior season where she averaged 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals.

Royals Split in Senior-Day Double-Header

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:50:54 GMT

LAKE WALES, Fla.- The Royals baseball team split in a double-header against Palm Beach Atlantic University (4-3 in 14 innings, 7-9 in 8 innings) on Saturday April 26, 2008. The Royals finish their regular season with an overall record of 33-22.

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