KENT: For her first three years at Kent State, Shannon Laughlin was a walk-on who made it, sort of. If you call being a redshirt freshman bullpen catcher who couldn’t go on road trips making it
May 17, 2013
Kent State softball team to host summer skills camp June 10-11
The 2013 Mid-American Conference East Division champion Kent State softball team will host its summer skills camp June 10-11.
May 16, 2013
Emma Johnson selected to NFCA Division I All-Mideast Region Second Team
Kent State sophomore right-hander Emma Johnson (Groveport, Ohio) was selected to the Division I All-Mideast Region Second Team as announced today (May 16) by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
May 10, 2013
Kent State falls to Ohio, 5-4, after five-plus hour rain delay
The No. 2 seed Kent State softball team lost a 5-4 decision to No. 6 seed Ohio in an elimination game at the 2013 Mid-American Conference Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
May 9, 2013
Kirkpatrick named MAC Female Scholar Athlete of the Week
Kent State sophomore right fielder Kim Kirkpatrick (Olmsted Falls, Ohio) was named Mid-American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Week as announced today (May 9) by the league office.
May 9, 2013
Flashes fall just short in 1-0 loss to Central Michigan at MAC tourney
The No. 2-seeded Kent State softball team lost a 1-0 decision to No. 3 seed Central Michigan tonight (May 9) in the 2013 Mid-American Conference Softball Championship quarterfinals at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
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May 7, 2013
- Softball
Johnson selected as MAC Softball Pitcher of the Year, Kirkpatrick selected to All-MAC Second Team
Johnson selected as MAC Softball Pitcher of the Year, Kirkpatrick selected to All-MAC Second Team
May 2, 2013
- Softball
Kent State’s Gironda and Johnson Earn Capital One Academic All-District® Honors
Kent State’s Gironda and Johnson Earn Capital One Academic All-District® Honors
Apr 24, 2013
- Softball
Scheduled twin bill at Penn State ends as single game, Flashes' comeback bid falls short
Scheduled twin bill at Penn State ends as single game, Flashes' comeback bid falls short
Apr 18, 2013
Kent State Softball Blog: head coach Karen Linder on her team's resilience and the chance to finally play at home
Kent State Softball Blog: head coach Karen Linder on her team's resilience and the chance to finally play at home
Apr 15, 2013
- Softball
Kent State Softball Moves Back Doubleheader With Cleveland State to April 30
Kent State Softball Moves Back Doubleheader With Cleveland State to April 30
Apr 11, 2013
- Softball
Kent State softball team atop MAC East as conference play resumes at Toledo, BG
Kent State softball team atop MAC East as conference play resumes at Toledo, BG
Apr 9, 2013
- Softball
Kent State softball team earns win, draw in doubleheader against Robert Morris
Kent State softball team earns win, draw in doubleheader against Robert Morris
Apr 5, 2013
- Softball
Golden Flashes Continue MAC Play at Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan This Weekend
Golden Flashes Continue MAC Play at Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan This Weekend
Mar 23, 2013
- Softball
Golden Flashes Split Pair at Radford Invite; Weather Scraps Sunday's Contests
Golden Flashes Split Pair at Radford Invite; Weather Scraps Sunday's Contests
Feb 23, 2013
- Softball
Golden Flashes Fall in Extra Innings Despite Johnson’s Impressive Effort on the Mound
Golden Flashes Fall in Extra Innings Despite Johnson’s Impressive Effort on the Mound
Oct 25, 2012
- Softball
Kent State Softball Earns Nation's Third-Highest Team GPA; 12 Flashes Named NFCA Scholar Athletes
Kent State Softball Earns Nation's Third-Highest Team GPA; 12 Flashes Named NFCA Scholar Athletes
Sep 14, 2012
- Softball
Alumni Game, Induction of Ridenbaugh Highlight HOF Weekend for Kent State Softball
Alumni Game, Induction of Ridenbaugh Highlight HOF Weekend for Kent State Softball
Jun 21, 2012
- Softball
Kent State Coaches and Former Players to be Honored Saturday at Racers' Game
Kent State Coaches and Former Players to be Honored Saturday at Racers' Game
Apr 26, 2012
- Softball
Flashes Host Pivotal MAC Series with Ball State and Miami in Final Home Weekend
Flashes Host Pivotal MAC Series with Ball State and Miami in Final Home Weekend
Apr 6, 2012
- Softball
Outfielders Gun Down Two at the Plate in the Seventh to Give Flashes Game Two Win
Outfielders Gun Down Two at the Plate in the Seventh to Give Flashes Game Two Win
Apr 8, 2011
- Softball
Strong Defense and Three Homers Push Flashes Past Broncos in Game Two of a Split
Strong Defense and Three Homers Push Flashes Past Broncos in Game Two of a Split
May 7, 2012
Beacon Journal: Determination shines through for former KSU softball walk-on
Mar 19, 2012
Abbey Ledford in Springfield News-Sun
No one from West Liberty will be surprised to see these numbers from Abbey Ledford: .357 batting average, .643 slugging percentage, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Nov 18, 2011
Canton Repository: Hoover's Erika Warren to Play Softball at Kent State
Hoover High School’s Erika Warren can beat you on the softball diamond with her bat. Her glove. Her arm. And definitely with her winning attitude.
Nov 17, 2011
Bowling Green Sentinel: Granata Signs with Kent State
Kim Granata has worked hard to become the softball player she is today. Now the Perrysburg High School senior is seeing the results of that hard work.
May 24, 2011
Springfield News-Sun: Ledford Has Big Season
The first time West Liberty-Salem High School graduate Abbey Ledford stepped on the field for Kent State University this spring, she was taken aback.
May 17, 2011
Carmichael Featured in Wooster Daily Record
It wasn't the storybook ending senior Jessi Carmichael had hoped for in her fastpitch career when Kent State was knocked out of the Mid-American Conference Tournament at Akron's Firestone Stadium Friday. However, Carmichael will still go down in the Golden Flashes' annals as one of their all-time top players.
Jul 6, 2010
Where Are They Now? - Carla Brookbank
Carla Brookbank-Schaal was a featured pitcher and hitter for the Akron Racers from 1999-2000. The Green, Ohio native currently resides with her husband, Bob and her four boys Jack (6 ½), Nick (5), Mike (3 ½) and Luke (20 mos.) while serving as a full-time MOM, part-time nurse practitioner and part-time softball instructor through her company Brookbank Fastpitch.
May 10, 2010
Carmichael Shining Bright for Golden Flashes
Carmichael Shining Bright for Golden Flashes
Apr 27, 2010
KSU's Kylie Reynolds raises MAC bar to new heights
Kylie Reynolds was 12 years old the first time she stepped inside the circle as a pitcher. #$%^ #$%^Struggling to find the strike zone, Reynolds was brought to tears, freely admitting that she 'bawled her eyes out.' #$%^ #$%^She wanted to quit and go back to being a cheerleader, but with encouragement from her mother, she kept working at it.
Apr 20, 2009
Linder Stands Next to Late Father on Echelon of Coaching Excellence
Head coaches always take a 'one game at a time' approach and seldom look back to reflect on any personal accomplishments or milestones while in the middle of a season. Linder's latest achievement, though, admittedly was a personal, emotional, and special one that made her look back on not only her coaching career but also her entire life.
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