President Rhine says Softball coach, pitcher and shortstop receive special honors
Yavapai Community College President, Dr. Lisa Rhine, reported at the May 17 Governing Board meeting that the College graduated 1,133 students in spring commencement ceremonies held in Sedona and Prescott. Those students were awarded a total of 1,487 degrees and certificates.
She also congratulated the Community College softball team for an outstanding season
record. After winning the NJCAA Division 1 Softball Championship, they moved to the NJCAA tournament in Yuma, Arizona. On May 25 the team fell 4-3 in its first contest against No. 7 seed McLennan Community College and dropped to the loser’s bracket in the tournament, setting up an elimination game against the No. 9 seed College of Southern Idaho. The Roughriders rebounded against Southern Idaho with a 3-0 victory, eliminating the Golden Eagles. The split moves Yavapai’s overall record this season to 56-5.
Special honors went to Softball coach Doug Eastman as coach of the year. Player of the year honors went to shortstop Lovey Kepa’a, while pitcher of the year was awarded to Emily Dix.
Dr. Rhine also reported that summer enrollment was up from 2021. According to her, so far the College is 7.8 percent up in student credit hours and 11.4% in student headcount when compared to summer 2021. In addition, early fall enrollment figures are trending in double digit numbers over fall 2021.
You may view Dr. Rhine’s report on these topics as she reported to the Governing Board at its May 17 meeting by clicking here. You may view her complete report to the Board when the video is posted by the Community College on the Governing Board website.