Softball Team makes their presence felt
By Estefani Hernandez | Published by April 13, 2018
Team smiles for a picture in home field. Photos by Olivia Zengel.
The Kean University softball team is making sure that their presence is felt this season and with a record of 14-2, these girls are driven to win.
Under the guidance of Head Coach Margie Acker, the team has been taking win after win this season. Recently, the softball team extended their winning streak to three games with a doubleheader sweep of Gwynedd-Mercy University at the Cougar Field.
However, with plenty of games left in the season, the girls are still pumped more than ever to take as many victories as they can.
“I love playing here, every one of the girls comes in with ambition, and they’re so hungry to win,” stated Olivia Zengel, a junior who has been playing for Kean for the past three seasons.
Team pose after winning NJAC Championship last year. Photos by Olivia Zengel.
After winning the NJAC Championships last year, the girls are determined to take home another championship. Acker guided the softball team to its sixth-straight season of at least 20 wins in 2017.
“Coach is great, she has a lot of experience on her belt and she approaches the game a little differently and we all really enjoy it,” Zengel said. “Overall she’s supportive but is all about that tough love.”
Aside from all the hard work put onto the field, the girls try to do their best and always give back whenever they can.
Coach Acker created a #DoGoodDay where each player has to do a good deed when their number has approached.
The team does things like donating food to animal shelters, donating canned food to Community Food Banks, and giving homemade blankets to the Children’s Specialized Hospital.
You can learn more about #DoGoodDay on the teams instagram page, @KeanSoftball.
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