Games 19, 20, 21, 22.
The Jets (6-12) will take on the Ichabods (21-3) and the Hornets (13-5)
Newman Jets (6-12) vs Washburn Ichabods (21-5)
Friday March 10th | Ganhstrom Field | Topeka, KS | 4 PM and 6PM | Watch | Live Stats
Series Record: Washburn Leads Newman 10-2.
Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 3, WU 10. Game 2: NU 4, WU 11
Newman Jets (6-12) vs Emporia State Hornets (13-5)
Saturday March 11th | Trusler Sports Complex | Emporia, KS | 1 PM and 3PM | Watch | Live Stats
SeriesRecord: Emporia Leads Newman 17-4.
Last Meeting: Game 1: NU 7, ESU 8. Game 2: NU 10, ESU 9.
LAST TIME OUT
Newman dropped two games in their home opener against East Central. In game 1 Samantha Gutierrez went 3-4 with 1 RBI. In game 2 Gianna Navarro went 3-3 with 1 RBI. The Jets look to snap a 3 game losing streak heading into their first conference weekend. 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.
Brenda Holaday enters her 7th season as the Ichabods head coach with a 178-116 overall record.
April Rosales enters her 10th season as head coach for the Hornets with an overall record of 150-149.
THE JETS
Newman is 6-12 in February. The Jets kicked off their season in the Lubbock Christian Tournament where they went 1-3. Newman won 4 straight after the LCU tournament. The Jets looks to break their 3 game losing streak.
SCOUTING THE ENEMIES
Washburn is 21-3 heading into the first conference weekend on a 13 game win streak. The Ichabods swept The Spring Games down in Clermont, Florida. WUare ranked #18 in the NFCA coaches poll and were picked #2 in the MIAA softball preseason coaches poll.
Emporia State is 13-5 heading into the first conference weekend on a 6 game win streak. Last time out the Hornets swept St. Cloud State. The Hornets were picked 10th in the MIAA softball preseason coaches poll.
HOT HITTING
Gianna Navarro leads the Jets in batting average, .315, through 18 games. Navarro has had 54 at bats with 17 hits and 7 RBIS. Navarro currently has a .648 OPS.
Gianna De Luca-Paape is not far behind with a .314 batting avg. De Luca-Paape has 51 at bats with 16 hits, 12 RBIs, and 2 HRs. De Luca-Paape has been a hitting machine posting a .379 OBP and .510 SLG, bringing her to a .889 OPS.
COOKE-IN ON DEFENSE
Laurie Cooke has started all 18 games at short stop for the Jets. Cooke has been the glue of the defense. Cooke has recorded 27 put outs and 53 assists with only 3 errors, bringing her fielding % to .964.
ON THE RUBBER
Jackie Gold leads the Jets in pitching with 3 wins on the season. Gold has recorded 23 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched.
Madison Dewitt has recorded 2 wins in 6 starts. Dewitt has 25 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.
BEHIND THE PLATE
Samantha Guterriez has been a wall for the Jets. Gutierrez has 50 put outs with 12 assists and a .969 fielding percentage. Gutierrez has also been solid offensively with 17 hits with 7 RBIs which brings her OPS to .703.
ON DECK
4 game series against Southern Nazarene starting March 14th in Bethany, Oklahoma. The Jets beat SNU in their second game this season, 6-5. Watch | Live Stats
