By Richard Burrud | Staff Writer | Alyssa Flores is now on the other side of the fence as she is now an assistant coach to the Coyote Women’s Softball Team after being part of the team for the past five years. Flores is a Fontana native and a former walk-on to the Coyote team, “Not only did I have to prove myself to be on the team, I also had to earn my position as well as scholarship money,” said Flores. Earning a scholarship after her freshmen year, she proceeded by earning her honors at third base. Flores reflects on being a student athlete as well as the difficulties she has experienced. “Being a student athlete is rough because you are constantly busy and have to have a … [Read more...] about CSUSB Alumni Alyssa Flores becomes new softball assistant coach
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Softball bites the dust in weekend series with Chico State
By Chelsea Underwood |Staff Writer| Coyote softball failed to deliver against the Chico State Wildcats during their April 14 0-2 road series loss. The Lady ‘Yotes were rocky from beginning to end in the first game, allowing a three-run home run by the Wildcats catcher Hailey Stockman in the first inning. Trouble escalated in the third inning when the Wildcats scored another two runs, augmenting their advantage to a 5–0 lead. Junior infielder Alyssa Flores answered the Wildcats’ five-run rally with a booming home run to left field in the sixth inning. Junior infielder Britney Butler continued the ‘Yotes’ comeback by hitting another solo home run to left field in the seventh … [Read more...] about Softball bites the dust in weekend series with Chico State
Softball’s one historic season deserves another
By Alexandra Cannady |Staff Writer| Coyote softball plans to surpass last years historical season beginning with their first game Feb. 3 against Cal Baptist University The team performed admirably last season which concluded with a 34-23 record and regional playoff participation. Head coach Tacy Duncan and assistant coach Tom Kajitani are preparing their team to end with a better record and advance to the national level this year. “We had a lot of power last season but this year we have a lot of speed,” said Duncan. The team will play small ball by bunting and moving their runners into scoring position, utilizing their quickness on the base paths. “Our main goal is to win,” … [Read more...] about Softball’s one historic season deserves another