By:Patrick Hall Wednesday, 30 April, 2008

The Pratt Community College Softball Team received a first round bye and favorable Regionals draw by virtue of finishing first in their West Sub-Region with an 11-4, 34-21 record. The Beavers now move on to this weekend’s Regional Tournament at Two Rivers Softball Complex on Ridge Road in Wichita. Pratt’s first game will be at 11:00 am on Saturday.

Pratt will play the winner of Friday’s Coffeyville vs. Allen County match-up. Pratt was awarded the #3 seed for the tournament. If Pratt wins their first round game, they will play again at 2:30 on Saturday. If they lose the first round, they’ll play again at 12:45.

Pratt has been paced at the plate this season by Jen Reifschneider’s 20 home runs, which ranks her 5th in the nation. Reifschneider is also 4th in the nation in RBI with 77.

The Beavers have two other players ranked nationally. Pitcher Kristen Kness has 16 win, 10 loss record and a 1.750 era, placing her 22nd. Second baseman Louisa Escobar is ranked 12th with 25 stolen bases.