Games 27, 28, 29, 30

The Jets (9-17, 0-2 MIAA) will take on the Griffons (18-5, 2-2 MIAA) and the Bearcats (15-11, 1-3 MIAA)
 

Newman Jets (9-17, 0-2 MIAA) vs Missouri Western Griffons (18-5, 2-2 MIAA)

Friday March 24 | Spring Sports Complex | St. Joseph, MO  | 2 PM and 4 PM | Watch | Live Stats

Series Record: Missouri Western leads Newman 5-1

Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 0, MWSU 9. Game 2: NU 3, MWSU 11

Newman Jets (9-17, 0-2 MIAA) vs Northwest Missouri (15-11, 1-3 MIAA)

Saturday March 25th | Bearcat Softball Field | Maryville, MO | 12 PM and 2 PM | Watch | Live Stats

Series Record: The Bearcats lead the Jets 5-2.

Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 12, NW 4 8. Game 2: NU 9, NW 1.


LAST TIME OUT
Newman hosted Northwestern Oklahoma State, their second matchup of the season. The Jets put on a dominant performance and swept the Rangers for the second time this season. In game 1 Tori Waggoner recorded 3 RBIs and scored once. Gianna Navarro recorded 2 RBIs in the game. The Jets took the first game 8-6. In the second game Madi Canez, Laurie Cooke, and Anissa Ramos went 2-3 from the plate. Ramos also recorded 2RBIs. Megan Walz pitched a complete game and took her first win of the season. The Jets took game 2, 6-2.  Game 1: Box Score Game 2: Box Score

MEET YOUR COACHES
Andrea Gustafson is in her 4th year as the Head Women's Softball Coach. Her 2022 campaign led the Jets to a 18-30 overall record with a 9-17 conference record.
Joe Yegge is entering his second year in charge of the Griffons program after taking his team to the MIAA tournament in his first year. 

Naomi Tellez is in her first year as the Bearcats coach. Tellez comes from the University of North Dakota where she served as the pitching coach. 

THE JETS
Newman is currently 9-17, 0-2 in conference and are looking to add to their 2 game win streak. The Jets last time out against the Rangers was a strong showing, and were able to get both the offense and defense. The Jets defense in the second game against NWOSU were perfect, recording no errors. The Jets first conference matchups were against a ranked Washburn team and Emporia State. The Jets look to rally back and get their first conference wins of the season. 

SCOUTING THE ENEMIES
Missouri Western is 18-5 heading into the second conference weekend on a 1 game win streak. The Griffons faced Rockhurst, who snapped their previous 7 game win streak. The Griffons fell 4-7 in game 1, and took game 2 4-3. The Griffons are averaging .326 batting average while holding their opponents to a .222 batting average as well as an OPS of .918.
Northwest Missouri is 15-11 and split with Wayne State in their last matchup, taking the first game 2-0 and dropping the second game 7-8. As a team the Bearcats average .316 batting average and .846 OPS. 

HOT HITTERS
Gianna Navarro continues to lead the Jets in batting average with .338, through 24 games. Navarro has had 80 at bats with 27 hits and 12 RBIS. Navarro currently has a .728 OPS. 
Madi Canez is the Jets second leading hitter with a .321 batting avgerage. Canez has 84 at bats with 27 hits and 2 HRs. Canez leads the Jets with 18 RBIs on the season. Canez's OPS also leads the Jets at .860.

MIDDLE INFIELD
Laurie Cooke, starting shortstop, has continued her dominant defense. Cooke has recorded 39 putouts with 69 assists. Cooke's fielding % is .947, which leads the Jets. 

Navarro has been huge on both the offense and defense for the Jets. Navarro has recorded 37 putouts with 51 assists with a .926 fielding %. 

IN THE CIRCLE
Jackie Gold leads the Jets in pitching with 4 wins on the season. Gold has recorded 27 strikeouts in 52.2 innings pitched. 

ON DECK
Jets will travel to East Central for a double header starting March 28th at 2 and 4 PM in Ada, OK. The Jets dropped 2 games to East Central in February.