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Seven Phoenix College Softball Players Receive Scholarships to 4-Year Institutions

by: Christy Skeen

Seven Phoenix College softball players will move on to the next level and play for Division I schools next year. These seven athletes were awarded scholarships for their athletic ability and academic success.

They include:
Delane Oscarson – outfielder – Coastal Carolina University
Diana Mendez – infielder – Coastal Carolina University
Chrissy Mensoir – outfielder – Mesa State University
Sonia Medina – catcher – University of North Texas
Denise Emmons – catcher – University of Texas El Paso
Sierra Hannum – outfielder – University of Texas El Paso
Deanna Camacho – utility – University of Texas El Paso

Outfielder Sierra Hannum reflects on her experience at Phoenix College.

"I have had the most amazing time playing at Phoenix College," said Hannum. "I have loved everything about PC. The relationships I have made with these girls will last forever. The program and school were very personal and intimate and a perfect place for me. I wish it was a four-year program and I will be sad to leave. Overall, playing for such a strong and well-known program was a privilege for e me and helped me become a more confident player."

Deanna "Dee" Camacho will attend the University of Texas El Paso in the fall. Although she describes her experience at Phoenix College as "awesome," she is eager to begin her next step.

"I hope to accomplish a great season with UTEP," she said. "I also hope to graduate with a master’s degree in sports medicine."

Phoenix College Softball Coach and Women’s Athletic Director, Heinz Mueller refers to these athletes as a "class act."

"It has been an extreme pleasure coaching and supervising these young ladies over the last two years," he said. "On the field they have been part of a team that has had over 100 victories and off the field their G.P.A. has been no lower than a 3.4. They have represented Phoenix College very well and have been a class act. I will miss them dearly.

As these eight admirable athletes move on to the next level, one thing is for certain – they will always remain a PC Bear at heart.

Congratulations and good luck!