Payton Burnham, a former Sheldon High School star and now a member of the Arkansas Razorbacks softball team, is set to participate in the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas earned the No. 2 seed and will face off against top-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers in the opening round.
The initial game is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 8:30 p.m. at Devon Park.
Oregon lost its opening game against Texas at Disch-Falk Field after stranding multiple baserunners throughout Saturday night’s contest. Head coach Mark Wasikowski said both teams played sloppily while players pointed toward missed opportunities as key factors.
Kiara Romero made history by becoming Oregon women’s golf’s first-ever three-time WGCA first-team All-American after another standout season as a junior. Head coach Derek Radley praised her achievements as she continues breaking records across multiple categories.
The Oregon men’s track and field team has qualified for fifteen entries across ten events at this year’s NCAA Championships following standout performances during regional competition. Athletes including Simeon Birnbaum and Ben Smith are set to represent Oregon on their home track.
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