Newsham to become a Viking Blair, Nebraska ~ The Dana College Softball team announced Thursday the signing of Whitney Newsham of Ashland, Nebraska.  Newsham is a senior pitcher at Ashland-Greenwood High School. Last season at Ashland-Greenwood, Newsham garnered all-conference and all-state honors. “ Whitney is a tremendous athlete with unbelievable foot speed,” commented Head Coach Marcy Roff.  “She gets a great read on the ball which enables her to be versatile on the field.” Coach Roff expects Newsham to compete for time at SS and Outfield next year.  Roff feels Newsham will be an immediate impact in the program in many ways.

“ Whitney has the ability to hit for power and crack out the short game, which is a huge asset with her speed.  We are ecstatic to add Whitney to our softball family and look forward to having her in the fall,” added Coach Roff.

Last season, the Vikings finished 43-10 overall and 20-2 in the GPAC.  Dana won the regular and past season titles.  Coach Roff advanced to the regional tournament before bowing out to Valley City State.  Roff is entering her fourth season at the helm of the Viking ship.

For more information, contact:Shad Beam, sports information director, (402) 426-7389, sbeam@dana.edu
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Scott Guzinski, assistant Sports Information Director, (402) 426-7949, sguzinsk@dana.edu