“Born in Oakland, Calif., Contel graduated from Freemont High School and later San Francisco State College with a degree in Physical Education before becoming a teacher and a tennis coach. She went on to obtain her Administrative Credential, a Counseling Credential and a Master’s degree and became the Dean of Girls at Fresno High School and later the first female Principal in the San Joaquin Valley. Contel loved Fresno High, the students, the faculty and the parents.
Contel began her fast pitch career in 1944, playing for various local teams in Alameda, Calif. and Oakland, Calif. before joining the Fresno Rockets in 1951. As one of the most versatile athletes on the team, Contel led the squad to three ASA National Championship titles (1953, 1954, 1957) while earning five First-Team and one Second-Team All American honors in her 14 years on the Rockets. An integral part of every team she played on, her performance at third base earned her an induction into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 1969. Fresno High School celebrated her accomplishment by honoring her with a ‘Jeanne Contel Day’ before her selection into the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976.
Aside from being an administrator and a softball player, Contel was also a woodworker. A hobby that lasted her whole life, she built two roll top desks as well as many gifts for friends and family. In retirement, Contel became a golfer and enjoyed the game and friendships she developed. At the age of 92, Contel was still playing golf.
Contel leaves behind a nephew Gregory Dicker, a grandniece Jeannette Dicker and a grandnephew Gregory Dicker. She will be dearly missed by all her friends and associates.”
Oklahoma ended its dominant 2022 season with a Women’s College World Series title.
The Sooners beat unseeded Texas 16-1 in Game 1 and 10-5 in Game 2 for the program’s sixth national championship.
Most Outstanding Player Jocelyn Alo, who earlier in the year broke Lauren Chamberlain’s home run record, set records of her own, hitting five homers and driving in 13 runs, both WCWS records.
The 59-3 Sooners dominated in the NCAA tournament, going 10-1 in the postseason and outscoring opponents 116-20.
Earlier in the year the SEC announced expanding their league by two universities. The WCWS finalists, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns will be joining the SEC in 2024.
Most Outstanding Player – Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma
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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
P – Estelle Czech, Texas
P – Megan Faraimo, UCLA
P – Kelly Maxwell, Oklahoma State
P – Hope Trautwein, Oklahoma
C – Delanie Wisz – UCLA
1B – Courtney Day, Texas
2B – Tiarre Jennings, Oklahoma
OF – Rylie Boone, Oklahoma
OF – Bella Dayton, Texas
OF – Kaley Mudge, Florida State
UTIL – Jocelyn Aho, Oklahoma
UTIL – Maya Brady, UCLA
UTIL – Jayda Coleman, Oklahoma
SCORES
Texas 5 UCLA 2
Oklahoma 13 Northwestern 2 (5 inn.)
Florida 7 Oregon State 1
Oklahoma State 4 Arizona 2
UCLA 6 Northwestern 1 (Northwestern eliminated)
Arizona 3 Oregon State 1 (Oregon State eliminated)
Oklahoma 7 Texas 2
Oklahoma State 2 Florida 0
UCLA 8 Florida 0 (6 inn.) (Florida eliminated)
Texas 5 Arizona 2 (Arizona eliminated)
UCLA 7 Oklahoma 3
Oklahoma 15 UCLA 0 (5 inn.) (UCLA eliminated)
Texas 5 Oklahoma State 0
Texas 6 Oklahoma State 5 (Oklahoma State eliminated)
Missouri State 2, Illinois 0 (Illinois eliminated)
Missouri 2, Missouri State 0 (Missouri State eliminated)
Arizona 1, Missouri 0 (Missouri eliminated)
Arizona qualifies for the Super Regional, 3-0.
TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL
South Florida 4, Mississippi State 0
Florida State 8, Howard 0 (5 inn.)
Florida State 8, South Florida 0 (5 inn.)
Mississippi State 6, Howard 3 (Howard eliminated)
Mississippi State 6, South Florida 0 (South Florida eliminated)
Mississippi State 5, Florida State 0
Mississippi State 4, Florida State 3 (Florida State eliminated)
Mississippi State qualifies for the Super Regional, 4-1.
SUPER REGIONALS
BLACKSBURG SUPER REGIONAL
Virginia Tech 6, Florida 0
Florida 7, Virginia Tech 2
Florida 12, Virginia Tech 0 (5 inn.)
Florida qualifies for the WCWS 3-1.
TEMPE SUPER REGIONAL
Northwestern 4, Arizona State 3 (11 inn.)
Arizona State 8, No. 9 Northwestern 4 (8 inn.)
Northwestern 8, No. 8 Arizona State 6
Northwestern qualifies for the WCWS 2-1.
NORMAN SUPER REGIONAL
Oklahoma 8, UCF 0 (5 inn.)
Oklahoma 7, UCF 1
Oklahoma qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
GAINESVILLE SUPER REGIONAL
UCLA 3, Duke 2
UCLA 8, Duke 2
UCLA qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
FAYETTEVILLE SUPER REGIONAL
Arkansas 7, Texas 1
Texas 3, Arkansas 1
Texas 3, Arkansas 0
Texas qualifies for the WCWS 2-1.
PALO ALTO SUPER REGIONAL
Oregon State 3, Stanford 1
Oregon State 2, Stanford 0
Oregon State qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
STILLWATER SUPER REGIONAL
Oklahoma State 2, Clemson 0
Oklahoma State 5, Clemson 1
Oklahoma State qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
STARKVILLE SUPER REGIONAL
Arizona 3, Mississippi State 2 (8 inn.)
Arizona 7, Mississippi State 1
Arizona qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
LOS ANGELES SUPER REGIONAL
UCLA 3, Duke 2
UCLA 8, Duke 2
UCLA qualifies for the WCWS 2-0.
REGULAR SEASON INFORMATION
Honda Sports Award – Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma
USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year – Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma
NFCA Player of the Year – Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma
NFCA National Pitcher of the Year – Georgina Corrick, South Florida
Softball America Pitcher of the Year – Georgina Corrick, South Florida
NFCA National Freshman of the Year – Jordy Bahl, Oklahoma
Softball America Freshman of the Year – Jordy Bahl, Oklahoma
NCAA Defensive Player of the Year – Jordyn Rudd, Northwestern
NFCA Catcher of the Year – Mia Davidson, Mississippi State
NFCA Golden Shoe Award – Alexis Johns, South Florida
ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
P – Danielle Williams, Northwestern
P – Georgina Corrick, South Florida
P – Jordy Bahl, Oklahoma
C – Mia Davidson, Mississippi State
1B – Cydney Sanders, Arizona State
2B – Tiare Jennings, Oklahoma
3B – Hannah Gammill, Arkansas
SS – Grace Lyons, Oklahoma
OF – Rachel Lewis, Northwestern
OF – Yanni Acuna, Arizona State
OF – Addison Barnard, Wichita State
UTIL – Mariah Mazon, Oregon State
UTIL – Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma
AL – Kelly Maxwell, Oklahoma State
AL – Baylee Klingler, Washington
AL – Danielle Gibson, Arkansas
ALL-AMERICAN SECOND TEAM
P – Keely Rochard, Virginia Tech
P – Megan Faraimo, UCLA
P – Hailey Dolcini, Texas
C – Delanie Wisz, UCLA
1B – Karina Gaskins, Notre Dame
2B – Allie Skaggs, Arizona
3B – Sydney Sherrill, Florida State
SS – Skylar Wallace, Florida
OF – KB Sides, Arkansas
OF – Kiki Malloy, Tennessee
OF – Jayda Coleman, Oklahoma
UTIL – Miranda Elish, Oklahoma State
UTIL – Jada Cody, Central Florida
AL – Sydney McKinney, Wichita State
AL – Erin Coffel, Kentucky
AL – Kathryn Sandercock, Florida State
ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
P – Gabbie Plain, Washington
P – Hope Trautwein, Oklahoma
P – Chenise Delce, Arkansas
C – Haley Lee, Texas A&M
1B – Frankie Hammoude, Oregon State
2B – Janae Jefferson, Texas
3B – Sydney Pennington, Oklahoma State
SS – Briana Perez, UCLA
OF – Kendra Falby, Florida
OF – Emma Ritter, Virginia Tech
OF – Jazmine Hill, Arizona State
UTIL – Elizabeth Hightower, Florida
UTIL – Linnie Malkin, Arkansas
AL – Kimberly Wert, Missouri
AL – Katelynn Carwile, Oklahoma State
AL – Jordyn Rudd, Northwestern
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Jack passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday August 4, 2022.
Jack was born in Washington DC to Edna & John R. Mowatt Sr., and grew up in Bladensburg, MD where he graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1954 and was a volunteer firefighter at Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Station. He went on to retire as a Program Analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration. Jack enjoyed cooking and baking for anyone who would eat. He was faithful to his church, Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church. Jack’s accomplishments and contributions are numerous, he had been involved in the ASA since 1968, beginning as an umpire and eventually becoming Vice President of the Greater Washington Softball Umpires’ Association. In 1983 he was named Washington D.C. Commissioner and continued in that position for a number of years and served on numerous ASA committees and was awarded the National Award of Excellence and the Tom Mason Award. A regular at the National Office in Oklahoma City, Jack spent a generous amount of time helping where needed with various National Office events throughout the years. Jack was instrumental in forcing Prince Georges County to comply with Title IX to repair and maintain the softball fields within the county. He was also heavily involved with the IAFF MD tournament, some even referred to him as Mr. Softball.
Jack is survived by his companion and love of his life Joyce Sours, his sister Maureen Owens (Thomas) and his children John R. Mowatt III (Linda), Debbie Mowatt, Kevin Mowatt (Tina) and James Mowatt. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
First becoming involved with USA Softball in 1968 as a low-level umpire, Mowatt worked hard at his craft throughout the years, later being named Vice President of the Greater Washington Softball Umpires’ Association. Taking part in three USA Softball National Championships as an umpire, Mowatt also served as the umpire coordinator for the Men’s Class A National Championship and as host for the first 35-under Master’s National Championship.
During his career, Mowatt was instrumental in improving the overall quality of umpires around the country as one of the co-founders of the Central Atlantic Region Umpires Clinic – which eventually became one of the most successful clinics in the country. Mowatt served on numerous USA Softball committees and held the position of Chair of the Umpire Committee for four years where he outlined the duties and expected performance of the National Umpire Staff. Also assisting with the production of the Umpires’ Case Book, Mowatt provided many hours of proof reading and technical help to the committee in effort to benefit the growth and knowledge within the umpire community.
Additionally, Mowatt was named Washington, D.C. Commissioner in 1983 – a position he held for 34 years. Mowatt is a life member of USA Softball as well as a member of USA Softball’s National Indicator Fraternity. He received the National Award of Excellence and the Tom Mason Award, presented by the Central Atlantic Region, and was also inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2007 in honor of his many years of Meritorious Service. A regular at the National Office in Oklahoma City, Mowatt spent a generous amount of time helping where needed with various National Office events throughout the years.
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– Team Class.
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– Won-Lost % (in eligible games only).
– SoftballCenter.com Rank.
Former Florida and West Central Florida ASA Commissioner Carlton Benton, Jr. (also affectionately known as “Big ‘Un” and CB) passed away on July 5, 2022.
As a Navy brat, Carlton was born on June 14, 1947, in Jacksonville, FL. He had many fond memories of growing up in Fallon, NV, and Puerto Rico. In 1961, after his father’s retirement from the U.S. Navy, his family settled in Lakeland, FL. He loved his days at Kathleen High School and remained in contact with many of his fellow Red Devils.
In 1974 he found his calling and began a rewarding and much loved 30-year career with the City of Lakeland. Through these years he thrived in a variety of roles with a passion for both youth and adult sports programs. He had a great love for sports officiating, and you can find him on a variety of fields or courts. In 1986 he jumped into the national softball scene by attending the Amateur Softball Association National Council Meeting in Hawaii, making Lakeland’s first bid on a national tournament. His trip was a success, and the next year Lakeland hosted the ASA Men’s Major Industrial National Tournament. This tournament would be the first of many to make a significant positive economic impact on the area. He would continue to pursue his passion for softball by serving as the commissioner for West Central Florida ASA and eventually in his current role as the State Commissioner for USA Softball Florida. His dedication and love for the softball community was unparalleled.
Another passion of his was coaching girls’ volleyball. In the fall of 1984, many special memories (and maybe a few frustrations) were made when he coached Natalie’s high school team. It brought him much joy to have started Polk County’s first travel volleyball program that continues to thrive today.
He enjoyed traveling with a particular love of out west including Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks. He truly had a love for people and helping others. He was known for his great sense of humor and big heart. He was especially gifted in the area of sarcasm and eye rolling.
His greatest love and source of pride was his two daughters and two granddaughters.
Carlton was greeted in heaven by his parents Carlton and Mable Benton, and his especially loved Aunt Clara and Aunt Mary.
Survivors include his wife Wanda of nearly 30 years, daughters Natalie (Larry) Connell of Thomasville, GA; Michelle (Davy) Beerman of Lakeland; Granddaughters Harli and Lauren; Brothers Andrew (Diana) Young and Clinton (Linda) Benton; Brother-in-law Bill (Dorie) Koch. Nieces and Nephews “Little” Andy (Go Cowboys!), Cali B., Miranda, Jami, and Lisa and many loved cousins and other extended family members and friends.
Carlton to softball was an innovator. One of his ideas was to create the JO Cup for ASA girls fastpitch. He wrote legislation for it and when it was shot down he stood up at the microphone and announced, “Well I am running it anyway!”
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– TPS Power Rating.
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– Wins & Losses (in eligible games only).
– Won-Lost % (in eligible games only).
– SoftballCenter.com Rank.
