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Can College Softball’s Hot Streak extend all summer? The Northwoods League is Finding Out.

– Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, and also published in the New York Times
Excerpt: “This league has been a great opportunity to grow the game,” Monticelli said. “Any opportunity women athletes get to compete at a stage like this, where you get to be on broadcast TV, on ESPN, all of the aspects that give this sport attention. It’s such a huge deal for the game.” Click title to read the full article.

My Summer In Madison Was A Night Mare

– Paul Petricca, hitting coach, author of the book Hitting With Torque: For Baseball and Softball Coaches.
Excerpt: “It is hard to overstate the impact this new summer league had on the college softball players who participated.
By every measure, this new venture surpassed all expectations.” Click title to read the full article.

Batter up: New softball league gives college players a fun summer workout

– Jane Burns, former sports and features writer for the Des Moines Register.
Excerpt: “There isn’t anything like this across the country,” she said [Andrea Jaskowiak, Pitcher, Iowa Hawkeyes and Madison Night Mares] “It’s going to be awesome to see it grow in the next couple years.” Click title to read the full article.