Even though we didnt win that (second) game, we never let up that entire time.. Photo: Lake Creek High. Cloudy skies this afternoon. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Staff Writer But being one out of one is an entirely different kind of performance. Professionally, Zaleski played five seasons of National Pro Fastpitch with the Texas Thunder (2004-06) and the Rockford Thunder (2007-08). We feel like we can be a perennial top 25 program, given our location, if we fund it the right way, Baker said. The things we ask for, we get. Instead of starting his ace, Hope Trautwein, DeLong decided to go with freshman Ariel Thompson. Lions Sweep and Coach Hedrick Win Career Game #900 February 8, 2022 | Softball Full Story Softball Softball Softball Softball No events to show. North Texas is the overwhelming favorite to win another Conference USA softball title. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Were really talented, the teams excited, DeLong said. In 2019, DeLongs first season, the Mean Green won 35 games and captured its first Conference USA regular-season title. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. The Mean Green set program and school history on Feb. 29 when it knocked off No. North Central Texas College. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas head softball coach Mike White announced on Friday that recent Oklahoma volunteer assistant and former Texas A&M-Corpus Christi & Temple College head coach Kristen Zaleski is heading to the Forty Acres to join his staff as an assistant coach with the Longhorns. Rodney DeLong slowly lifted a fist into the air on Sunday as members of the North Texas softball team jumped out of their seats. During a shortened second season, DeLong continued to elevate the program to new heights. Full Bio. It was an awesome win, especially as a team, recalled Evans, who hit .314 and started all 24 games during the shortened season. Third person in Division II and 6th person in NCAA history to hit 2 Grand-slams in one inning. Talent isnt the most important thing. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. California's Michele Granger, the NCAA's leader in career no-hitters, was the first and completed the featin one of her 25 no-hitters. SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph. There was a problem saving your notification. Coach: TexasgloryPA07@outlook.com: 08 Texas Glory (PA) Doug Fisher: dpf13173@gmail.com (724)944-8316: 2K12 Texas Glory (PA) David DoVidio: Staff Writer It is very evident that a championship culture has been established at the University of Texas, and I can't wait to get to Austin to get to work and start building relationships with these incredible young ladies.". He and his players cite a host of factors from an improved roster to the support of UNTs administration. The game was 3-3 in the sixth when senior outfielder Kenzie Young hit a sacrifice fly that scored first baseman Tayla Evans to put the Mean Green ahead 4-3. Prior to Austin Peay, DeLong was an assistant coach at Georgia Tech and served as the hitting instructor and infielders coach. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Dillon Bryant confirmed on Tuesday that he is leaving the program after three seasons to pursue other opportunities. We have worked together for a long time. Jennifer McFalls finished her fourth season at the helm of the Kansas softball program in 2022 after being hired by the University of Kansas on Aug. 20, 2018. You can tell players that if they come here, they are going to win championships. The girls are ready. 2023 Softball Roster. Think about what kind of work goesin to striking out one batter. Of course, coaches for Texas' beloved game of football topped the highest-paid list, thanks to powerhouses Mack Brown, Kevin Sumlin and Charlie Strong, who brought in more than $5 million each. She set numerous TXST single-season and career program records and finished as the Southland Conference's career leader in both hits (291) and stolen bases (128). While at Cache, he led the Bulldogs to the 2013 state championship, as well as four regional championships and five district championships. By Brooke Colombo . Trautwein had to throwa minimum of 63 strikes withoutinducingany contact. Breeding-Gonzales juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure. Chance of rain 40%.. Cloudy skies. We won't share it with anyone else. She earned NPF Most Valuable Player honors in 2005, was a two-time NPF All-Star (2004 & 2008) and a three-time All-NPF Team selection (2005, 2006, 2007) and was selected to the U.S. National Training Team to compete for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic squad. 5' 4'' Im not going to be surprised when we get everyones best, Gamble said. Jamie Allred - Softball Coach - University of North Texas Athletics Jamie Allred Title: Assistant Coach Bio Head coach Rodney DeLong announced the hiring of Jamie Allred as pitching coach for North Texas softball on June 13, 2018. Name Title Phone E . UNT made a run to the final of the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA tournament last season, when the Mean Green made their first regional appearance. Were ready and excited to play.. 5 Oklahoma on the road. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Staff Writer Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Staff Writer Advanced Search. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The Denton Record-Chronicle obtained DeLongs latest extension through an open records request. It is the only game in history to go nine overtimes. UNT didnt have nearly as far to go but was coming off four straight losing seasons under Tracey Kee when it turned to DeLong to build a winner. For his part, DeLong is glad the outbreaks occurred during the fall, not the season itself. Mikaela Olguin. The win proved to be the first win in North Texas intercollegiate athletics history over a top-five ranked team on the road. She is 804-506-1 in 21 seasons as a head coach. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. North Texas will continue to play on a championship level.. DeLong added transfers from two Big 12 programs who will make an immediate impact: pitcher Gigi Wall (Texas Tech), and Tuesday DerMargosian, an outfielder from Texas. Oklahoma reclaims top spot in latest college softball rankings, Recapping a wild first two weeks of college softball w/ D1Softball's Tara Henry, 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic: Schedule, times, how to watch the college softball tournament, Monica Abbott's college stats, career records, quotes, best moments, UCLA bumps Oklahoma from the top spot in the college softball rankings, Baylor shocks No. Its one of the core values players at North Texas have come to expect, along with a selfless mentality. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. The Governors snapped a run of 24 straight losing seasons when they went 39-19 in their lone season under DeLong in 2018. You cant do it without the support of the administration and the financial backing. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. You have permission to edit this article. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. "Any time she gets the ball, she never surprises us with the success she has. DeLong is knocking on wood that his players will remain healthy. The 2022 season saw the Jayhawks finish with a 20-36 overall record, marking only the third-complete season KU has seen under McFalls. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. APSU won a program-record three games on its way to a school-best third-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, and the Governors earned an at-large bid into the National Invitational Softball Championship. The official 2023 Softball Roster for the University of North Texas Mean Green. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. I bought into that. After serving as an assistant at Georgia Tech, DeLong accepted the head coaching position at Austin Peay. Dillon Bryant confirmed on Tuesday that he is leaving the program after three seasons to pursue other. We want to win this league every year, but we also have bigger goals.. Staff Writer That is why you are in this game and why the kids play the sport.. By Brett Vito UNT showed signs that it might be able to break out and post a winning season when it won two out of three games in a C-USA series at Florida Atlantic in late March to improve to 18-16 overall and 8-4 in league play. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. UNT will begin chasing those goals when it opens the season with a game against Illinois-Chicago on Feb. 10 at the Buzz Classic in Atlanta. Name. New Boston, TX . bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, By Juan Betancourt 2 Oklahoma Softball | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Replay: UCLA Vs. Oklahoma | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, UCLA Vs Oklahoma Softball: Sooners Clobber UCLA With 4 Home Runs in 2nd, Replay: Oklahoma Vs. Loyola Marymount | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Replay: Oklahoma Vs. Utah | 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic 2023 College Softball Schedule Today, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She's the hardest worker on our team, she brings it every day and she deserves all the credit and all the success in the world.". The Lawton, Oklahoma native graduated from Cameron University in 2006 with a bachelors degree in history before receiving his Masters of Education in sports administration at East Central University in 2013. Invalid password or account does not exist. That is my goal. 2005 Westminster Ct. Low 42F. 1 Oklahoma softball behind 4-run inning, 2023 Clearwater Invitational: Schedule, scores, how to watch, The college softball mercy rule, explained, Oklahoma softball: The all-time starting lineup, The top college softball non-conference tournaments and games to watch this season, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 21 Ks Members of the North Texas softball team celebrate after beating Western Kentucky for the Conference USA tournament title last week. The senior already hada pair of no-hitters to her name from her underclassman campaigns. UNT has also replaced the outfield fences and recently installed hitting cages at the venue. But DeLong and his players had no room for such thoughts as they prepared for the matchup. The University of North Texas named Rodney DeLong as its fifth head softball coach, University President Neal Smatresk and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced June 13, 2018. It was a family and life decision.. He will be missed for sure. High 76F. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. His strategy paid off. In his inaugural season, DeLong led the program to its first winning season since 2009 with a 31-21 record. The following is the preseason Conference USA softball poll as voted on by the leagues head coaches. UNT had a chance to win the C-USA regular season title when it faced Marshall in its final game before the conference tournament. We will keep climbing the ladder.. Texas Glory Fastpitch Softball Club in North Texas. Coaching Staff . Rodney and his wife Meghann have two children, their son Ryker and daughter Kaiya. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The Lawton native came to UNT after one season as the head coach at Austin Peay largely to return to a part of the country he considers home. If she could keep the game close, Trautwein would come in to close it out. You have permission to edit this article. The league released its preseason coaches poll on Thursday, when UNT received nine of the 10 first-place votes. Early dates include visits to the Tracy Beard Invitational and Texas, so the Mean Green will have opportunities for more big wins before beginning conference play. 1 national ranking wire-to-wire while leading NCAA Division I in numerous team categories including batting average (.371), ERA (1.05), HR's (155), on-base percentage (.474), scoring (9.34), walks (268) and shutouts (33). Home | Coaches & Contacts; 469.236.8838 | Donate. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Catcher Kalei Christensen, infielder Kailey Gamble, outfielder Lexi Cobb and pitcher Skylar Savage joined Peters on the all-league team. Five players were named all-conference selections with three players earning C-USA Championship All-Tournament honors, including MVP Molly Rainey. Once considered one of the top high school softball coaches in Oklahoma, DeLong amassed a 211-64 (.767) record at Cache High School (2008-10; 2012-13) and Lawton MacArthur High School (2011). All going down on strikes. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Cobb posted a .397 batting average, while Gamble hit 16 home runs and hit .327. North Texas outfielder Molly Rainey gives the UNT bench a thumbs-up during the Mean Green's win over the Lady Techsters during the Conference USA tournament. During the 2017 campaign, the Yellow Jackets showed improvement in 11 different offensive categories and finished the season ranked 18th nationally in home runs per game (1.02), nearly doubling their average from 2016. 2022 Fall Report: North Texas. History is unique. Cat Osterman, a former three-time National Player of the Year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist, is in her sixth season as an assistant coach, third as associate head coach, for the Bobcats where she serves as the pitching coach. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Zaleski spent this past season serving as the volunteer assistant coach at Oklahoma. At Temple College, she also spent time as a Sports Information Director, as a Student Success Coach for all athletes, as the Deputy Coordinator for Title IX for Athletics and as an instructor in the Physical Education Department. Kee was unable to sustain the momentum UNT established during her debut campaign and struggled to retain players throughout her tenure. But DeLong is confident he has enough depth and experience to make up for it. Here are some helpful Tips for tryouts for softball or any other sport. The North Texas softball team is losing one of its longtime assistant coaches. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure. UNT has invested heavily in the program over the last few years. There wont be any shortage of qualified coaches interested in this position, and we expect to hire someone who will build on the foundation that has been established.. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. "I am grateful for the opportunity that Coach White has given me to join the Longhorns family," Zaleski said. I want our program to become a perennial NCAA Tournament team, he explained. Assistant Coach, University of Texas (July 2022-), Volunteer Coach, University of Oklahoma (Sept. 2021-June 2022), Head Coach, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (June 2019-Aug. 2021), Head Coach, Temple College (Aug. 2010-July 2019), Assistant Coach, NPF's Dallas Charge (May 2016-August 2016), Graduate Assistant Coach, Texas State University (Aug. 2005-May 2006). Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. North Texas picked to win Conference USA softball title in preseason coaches' poll. Title. Its how we act and mesh as a team. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Invalid password or account does not exist. Im excited about the future and having some stability with my family.. The Mean Green enter the year as the team everyone else in C-USA is chasing. It will face North Texas (35-14) at 5 p.m. Friday in the first round after the . Alabama's Alexis Osorio was the most recentto do so in 2018, but she opened that game allowinga leadoff walk followed by a two-run home run. We won't share it with anyone else. I am in full support of his new endeavors and wish him the very best.. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. Savage went 15-8 with a 2.64 ERA. He will earn $160,000 in the last year of the contract, double what he earned in his first season at UNT in 2019. Please invite only players over 40 years old. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. That chemistry was vital late in the season. Staff Writer Hes found the right players, sold them on playing for UNT, fostered the winning culture Cobb talked about and convinced Baker and the rest of UNTs administration that investing in softball is the right move. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. There was a problem saving your notification. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. Several of those veterans were included in C-USAs Preseason All-Conference Team. The school added covered batting cages and bullpens two years ago and put in a new infield surface and scoreboard this year. I knew it would take a bullpen effort to keep them off-balance the best we could.. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Chance of rain 90%. Im excited about the regional and to keep playing, infielder Tayla Evans said. 2. Opportunity knocked, Bryant said. By Brett Vito Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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