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Arioto uses lessons learned from redshirt year to pay dividends as a senior

by Bill Plummer III June 11, 2012

What a difference a year makes, especially for University of California senior Valerie Arioto, the winner of the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.

Last year, Arioto was at the WCWS, but she couldn’t play after suffering an injury in the spring of 2010 when she slid into second base, breaking a leg.  She simply had to watch from the dugout.

“At first, it hit me hard and I was pretty upset,” said Arioto.”But as time went by and I realized how much support and help I had, some of my worr…

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Softball finalists announced for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award®

April 03, 2013

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Ten NCAA® softball student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as candidates today for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award® in collegiate softball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be…continue reading…

Softball candidates announced for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award®

February 20, 2013

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Thirty NCAA® softball student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as candidates today for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award® in collegiate softball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be…continue reading…

Valerie Arioto of California wins the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for NCAA® Division I softball

June 01, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three-time All-American Valerie Arioto of the University of California has been selected as the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA® Division I softball. The announcement and trophy presentation were made today by…continue reading…

NCAA® Division I softball finalists announced for 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award

April 04, 2012

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Ten NCAA® softball student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as finalists today for the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA…continue reading…

NCAA® Division I softball candidates announced for 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award

February 15, 2012

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Thirty NCAA® softball student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as candidates today for the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an…continue reading…

Radford’s Chelsea Kelley wins the 2011 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in softball

June 03, 2011

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Pitcher Chelsea Kelley of Radford University has been selected as the 2011 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner in softball. The announcement and trophy presentation were made today in Oklahoma City by Lowe’s, an official…continue reading…