Softball players to represent USA in Germany

by Kristina Geerken assistant features editor

Touring Germany while playing a muchloved sport is the answer to many dreams. Fo11unately,three lucky lady Cavaliers will be given the opportunity to represent Cabrini College in the German Softball Open.

Proudly sporting their royal blue and white striped Cabrini softball attire, sophomore Megan Johnston and first year-students Rita Horning and Erin Brooks, have been selected to participate as Team USA in the 'German Softball Open.

Departing on July 6, the ·team will go to Regensburg, Germany, where it will explore the surroundings of Germany and play softball at the National Softball Center. Sponsoring the program is the German National Softball.Association.

Some of the other countries participating in the games are the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Australia. These teams are all either division II and III .

Cabrini softball coach, Bridget Baxter will be accompanying Johnston, Homing and Brooks to Germany as an assistant coach.

Johnston, Homing and Brooks are very enthusiastic about the opportunity to visit Germany and play softball at the same time.

Rita Horning, Megan Johnston and Erin Brooks will represent Cabrini during games at The German National Softball Center beside players from many other countries. The athletes, along with coach Bridget Baxter, will leave for the 10 day visit on July 7.

A pitcher and an outfielder, Johnson was chosen for the National team due to her past achievements. Last year, she made all Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, as well as receiving an honorable mention for the region.

"I can't wait. Besides playing softball, we are going to visit different sites in Germany. I'm also glad that Bridget, Rita and Erin and I are going together," Johnston said with a note of excitement in her voice.

"I think that it is great that we are going to be representing Cabrini." Johnston said. Brooks and Homing share the same feelings as Johnston. "I am excited about meeting other players. and I think that it is cool that they picked division II and Ill players," center fielder Brooks said.

"It should be so much fun," first baseman Horning chimed in.

The girls will be returning from Germany on July 17. Giggling and putting their arms around each other, Johnston, Brooks and Horning show no doubts in displaying their Cabrini team spirit and an optimistic outlook for the game.