Steven to Join Vikings

The Dana College softball team announced the signing of Michelle Steven for the 2008-2009 softball season. 

Steven is a pitcher from Des Moines, Iowa.  She is the daughter of Mike and Beth Steven.  Michelle plans to major in math and finance during her career at Dana College.  Over her career at Des Moines Lincoln, Steven is 56-40 with 535 strike-outs.  She had a 1.15 career earned run average in 662 innings.  Stevens has earned three varsity letters and a three time 4A all-state pitcher.

She will be the valedictorian at Des Moines Lincoln and a nominee for the prestigious E. Wayne Cooley award.  She is a three time academic award letter winner and a member of the National Honor Society.

Coach Roff’s comments:  “Michelle’s commitment to Dana has solidified our pitching staff for next year.  With our incoming pitchers and our returning pitchers, we have created a staff that can keep us in every game.  Our freshmen pitchers next year have great experience and potential   I am so excited to have the opportunity to coach Michelle for the next 4 years because she only wants to get better and be a part of a powerful pitching staff.  She has the tools and work ethic to be extremely successful for the Vikings.  We are pleased with Michelle’s decision and are looking forward to having her on the 2009 Viking squad!”

The Vikings are currently 2-3 on the season.  Coach Roff is in her fifth year at the helm of the Viking softball program.  Dana College is a private, Lutheran college located in Blair, Nebraska.  They participate in the Great Plaines Athletic Conference and a member of the NAIA.  Dana College is a place where all students actively participate.

For more information please contact:

 Shad Beam, Sports Information 402-426-7389 or sbeam@dana.edu.