April 1, 2026
For Immediate Release
Office of Public Information
Crowder College
RE: Crowder Softball celebration: 40th Anniversary of Championship team and Sophomore Day
Neosho, MO – Crowder College Roughrider Softball team will honor sophomores and the
40th anniversary of NJCAA National Championship team from 1986 as well as the 1996,
2006, and 2016 teams on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Events will start at 12:40pm with sophomores being honored prior to game 1 starting at
1pm. Immediately following game 1, Crowder Softball alumni will be recognized on the
field. Any and all softball alum will be honored. National Championship Coach Annie
Westfall will provide remarks and toss the ceremonial first pitch prior to game 2 starting
at 3pm.
While all alumni will be celebrated, a special recognition of the 1986 NJCAA National
Championship team will be held.
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For more information, please contact the Office of Public Information at 417.455.5540,
or CindyBrown@Crowder.edu | KateScott@Crowder.edu. You may also contact Crowder
College Athletic Director Brandi Arthur at BrandiArthur@Crowder.edu