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Junior Jesselyn LaValley of the United States Merchant Marine Academy softball team was named to the 2009 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-Region Second Team. LaValley was selected to the team in the at large spot.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy softball team fell to Rutgers-Camden, 6-2 in the first round of the ECAC Tournament on Wednesday, May 6th. Freshman Nicole Kogel led the way for the Mariners going 1-for-2 with two walks and knocking in the only Mariner runs. Kim Saxton helped out going 1-for-2 with a walk and a run.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy softball team earned an ECAC Tournament Bid. The team will travel to Rutgers-Camden with the game starting at 6:00 pm.

Junior Jesselyn LaValley of the United States Merchant Marine Academy softball team was named the Landmark Conference Player of the Year. The announcement was made by the conference office this afternoon. LaValley was also named to the Landmark First Team as a first baseman.

Kim Saxton hit a walk-off single in game one to help give the Mariners the doubleheader split against Coast Guard. USMMA won game one, 3-2 but fell in game two, 3-0. With the split, the Superintendents Trophy will end in a 6.5-6.5 tie. Jen Swanson led the Mariners in game one going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Karen Taylor led the way in game two, giving up only four hits and fanning out 12 batters.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy softball team will take on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy this Thursday, April 30th at 1:30 pm.