4 Jaguars Receive All-Region Softball Honors

Pitcher Lauren Garza and designated player Kristen Lindley were named to the all-region First team. Shortstop Stephanie Lavey and outfielder Cirby Ryan were named to the Second Team.

"I'm very proud of these young ladies," said head coach Keri Lambeth, "We are in a very competitive region with the 2007 National Champions Oklahoma City University, the 2008 National Champions Lubbock Christian University, #6 in the nation St. Gregory's University, and #20 in the nation Rogers State. This honor puts them in the category with the top players in the country."

Lindley is ranked 5th in the country in RBIs per game and Garza's 18 wins rank her 28th in the nation.

"This clearly speaks volumes about their ability as players and to Keri's ability as a coach," said UHV athletic director Ashley Walyuchow. "I can't imagine, over time that too many first year programs place 4 players on all-region teams in their first season. I'm very proud of these 4 players and the entire team for what was accomplished this year..."

The Jaguars finished the season ranked 15th in the NAIA and 4th in Region VI with a record of 32 wins and 18 losses.

2008 Season Statistics

Player	GP	Avg.	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SLG%	BB	SO	OB%
Kristen Lindley	50	.381	160	37	61	10	3	11	63	.688	15	14	.439
Stephanie Lavey	50	.317	167	37	53	9	0	12	46	.587	17	24	.383
Cirby Ryan	50	.319	160	45	51	7	3	2	20	.438	26	15	.413

Player	GP	GS	CG	ERA	W	L	SV	SHO	IP	SO	BB	OBA
Laruen Garza	35	25	18	2.06	18	7	1	7	186.2	165	42	.259
Kristen Lindley	29	22	13	1.83	12	11	1	4	137.1	37	26	.221