Several Crowder softball players ready to continue their careers at the next level

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NEOSHO, MO — One thing the Crowder Softball program does well is take its players to the next level, and four of their players from this year’s team will continue their softball careers at the next level.

(OF) Mazzi Jones – Committed to the University of Central Arkansas

Crowder outfielder Mazzi Jones has announced she will be heading Division I to the University of Central Arkansas.

Jones was a huge contributor for the Crowder Roughriders 44-21.

She played in 65 games with a .370 batting average and hit four home runs while producing 47 RBIs.

She also scored 60 runs and stole 29 bases. Jones also had a .436 on-base percentage and a .550 slugging percentage.

Defensively, Jones had 95 putouts with a .945 defensive percentage.

(P) Jensyn Elder — Committed to Rogers State University

Carthage alum Jensyn Elder commits to Division II powerhouse Rogers State.

Elder had a massive season in the circle for Crowder. She appeared in 37 games and posted an overall record of 25-8.

She pitched 20 complete games and pitched 6 shutouts, including a perfect game against Northern Oklahoma College in February.

In 195 innings pitched, Elder struck out 224 batters. She had an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.04.

(INF) Bailey Ast – Committed to Northwest Missouri State

A former Nevada Lady Tiger is also expected to compete at the next level. Bailey Ast commits to the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats.

The third baseman had a big season for Crowder at the plate and in the field.

She played in 64 games while hitting with a .397 batting average, racking up 30 RBIs, scoring 57 runs and stealing 27 bases.

Ast was also named the recipient of the NJCAA Division I Rawlings Softball Gold Glove for third base after posting a .973 fielding percentage with 78 putouts and 65 assists.

(OF) Debra Winrod – Committed to Mission University

Sophomore outfielder Debra Winrod announced she will commit to Mission University to play for its softball program. Mission University is part of the NAIA.

Winrod played in 22 games for Crowder where she had a .231 batting average with two RBIs and 11 runs scored and 7 stolen bases.