Softball Set for OKC Challenge
November 18, 2015 | Softball
Softball will begin its annual OKC Challenge this week
The University of Louisville softball team is set to embark on the fifth annual Oklahoma City Challenge as the Cardinals begin their quest to reach the 2015 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. This year's challenge will take place Nov. 19-20 and 23-24.
About the Oklahoma City Challenge
Two captains are selected and teams were drafted to compete against one another in a four-day series of events that tests the athleticism and strategic thinking of the teams. A team champion will be crowned at the end of the OKC Challenge. Assistant sports performance coach Molly Binetti designs and oversee the competition and gives instructions to the captains who must relay the information to their respective teams. Each day the teams have opportunities to earn higher point values as the OKC Challenge progresses.
Juniors Maryssa Becker and Nicole Pufahl were selected as captains and the teams were divided as follows:
Red Team: Nicole Pufahl (captain), Morgan Meyer, Sidney Melton, Brittany Sims, Lillie Goetz, Jenna Jordan, Morgan Hart, Madi Norman, Kaylea Horn, Hailey Smith.
Black Team: Maryssa Becker (captain), Megan Hensley, Alison Szydlowski, Michala Riggle, Jessica Adell, Jamie Soles, Jordan Vorbrink, Tiarra Sanabria, Ashley Nikolao, Sarah Lopesilvero, Jordan McNary.Â
Sophomores Sidney Melton (Red Team) and Alison Szydlowski (Black Team) will team to provide daily updates and standings as the competition progresses.Â
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About Louisville softball:
 The Cardinals finished the 2015 season with a 30-19 overall record after making their 12th consecutive NCAA regional appearance. Louisville returns 13 letterwinners and six starters from last year's squad including seniors Morgan Hart, Hailey Smith, Brittany Sims and All-ACC first team selection junior Maryssa Becker. Louisville also welcomes 10 newcomers to the 2015-16 roster.
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About the Oklahoma City Challenge
Two captains are selected and teams were drafted to compete against one another in a four-day series of events that tests the athleticism and strategic thinking of the teams. A team champion will be crowned at the end of the OKC Challenge. Assistant sports performance coach Molly Binetti designs and oversee the competition and gives instructions to the captains who must relay the information to their respective teams. Each day the teams have opportunities to earn higher point values as the OKC Challenge progresses.
Juniors Maryssa Becker and Nicole Pufahl were selected as captains and the teams were divided as follows:
Red Team: Nicole Pufahl (captain), Morgan Meyer, Sidney Melton, Brittany Sims, Lillie Goetz, Jenna Jordan, Morgan Hart, Madi Norman, Kaylea Horn, Hailey Smith.
Black Team: Maryssa Becker (captain), Megan Hensley, Alison Szydlowski, Michala Riggle, Jessica Adell, Jamie Soles, Jordan Vorbrink, Tiarra Sanabria, Ashley Nikolao, Sarah Lopesilvero, Jordan McNary.Â
Sophomores Sidney Melton (Red Team) and Alison Szydlowski (Black Team) will team to provide daily updates and standings as the competition progresses.Â
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About Louisville softball:
 The Cardinals finished the 2015 season with a 30-19 overall record after making their 12th consecutive NCAA regional appearance. Louisville returns 13 letterwinners and six starters from last year's squad including seniors Morgan Hart, Hailey Smith, Brittany Sims and All-ACC first team selection junior Maryssa Becker. Louisville also welcomes 10 newcomers to the 2015-16 roster.
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