Softball Adds All-State Pitcher for 2008
Jessica Irwin earned first team all-state honors following her senior season

July 9, 2007

		Jessica Irwin (front, center)

LIVONIA, Mich.. – Madonna University head softball coach Al White has announced the signing of Jessica Irwin (Monroe, Mich.) for the 2008 season.

Irwin will be joining the Crusaders softball program after a very successful prep career at Monroe High School.

“Jessica is an outstanding addition to our program,” said White.  “She will make an immediate impact on our team and we are thrilled to have a player of her caliber on our club.”

Irwin capped off her stellar prep career by earning first team all-state honors following her senior season.  She was also named Monroe County and region player of the year, while also earning a spot on the academic all-state team.

As a junior, she was named first team all-district, first team all-region, first team all-conference and all-state honorable mention.  In her sophomore year, Irwin was selected first team all-district, first team all-conference and all-region.

“Jessica has the ability to dominate a game,” said White.  “She will play a big role in our future success.”

Irwin, who is the daughter of Rodney and Jennifer Irwin, is planning on studying nursing at Madonna University when she enrolls in the fall.

In 2007, Madonna finished the season with a 34-16 overall record and won their first ever Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Tournament championship.  The Crusaders were also the runner-up in the NAIA Region VIII Tournament.

Contact:
Tony Baldwin, Sports Information Director
(734) 432-5834
tbaldwin@madonna.edu