Saint Louis head softball coach John Conway added a West Coast-transplant and the first local player to his 2009 recruiting class with the signings of infielder Kelly Flanagan (San Diego, Calif. / University City) and utility player Erin Cejka (Kirkwood, Mo. / Kirkwood), respectively. Conway also announced that St. Louis Post-Dispatch Player of the Year, middle infielder Kerri Dockins (Millstadt, Ill. / Belleville West), has also chosen to attend the University and compete as a member of the softball team. Flanagan, Cejka and Dockins will all have four years of eligibility starting with the 2008-09 academic year.

St. John\'s head softball coach Amy Kvilhaug has announced that Andy Russo will join the staff as an assistant coach. The newcomer will split his time working with the infield and outfield while also assisting in hitting, scouting and recruiting.

As a bonus to OU softball fans, SoonerSports.com will provide a weekly glimpse of several Sooners playing in the National Pro Fastpitch League this summer.Today\'s installment takes a look at the players\' performance since our last update. Check back throughout the summer for an updated look at the Sooner in the professional ranks.

From the best opening weekend in school history to the program\'s first double-dip of Big Ten gold, the 2008 Northwestern campaign was a study in how great individual efforts combine to form great team performances. Every Wildcat on the roster had a big moment in a game, and every game saw the Wildcats build momentum in yet another season of successful softball in Evanston. Senior Darcy Sengewald (pictured) concluded her career with 184 wins as a Wildcat, the most in school history.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announced that six Miami University student-athletes have been honored with its annual All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year award. Ryan Jones (ice hockey), Joe Coniglio (football), Tim Pollitz (basketball), Jacqueline Lovato (synchronized skating), Halle Popson (softball), and Jeanna Staun (volleyball) were among a select group of 239 collegiate athletes nationwide to be honored by the NSCA.