Sports - Local Colleges

POSTED: Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2009

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: WWU signs Canadian catcher

Western Washington University softball coach Lonnie Hicks announced on Wednesday, June 10, that catcher Jackie Rothenberger of the White Rock Renegades and Team British Columbia has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Vikings beginning this fall.

"Jackie is a plus defender at a premium defensive position," said Hicks in a release. "She works well with pitchers and is a terrific receiver with a strong and accurate arm."

Rothenberger hit .372 (45 for 121) for the Renegades in 2008, having a .441 on-base percentage with six doubles, five home runs and 30 runs batted in.

A dual citizen and a native of Coquitlam, B.C., Rothenberger was invited to tryout for the Canadian Junior National team in 2006 and was the first-string catcher for Team British Columbia from 2007 to 2009.