Following the Region XIV-South Coaches meeting this past week, Coastal Bend College softball received good news regarding four student-athletes. These four student athletes have been named to the 2nd Team All-Region XIV. Two players had their named called for the second time, Harley Escamilla and Yadira Lopez donned the honors for their play during the Spring 2021 season. Not to be dismissed for their success on the field, both Pitcher Tessa Ramirez and Designated Player, Makayla Wesley were also named to the 2nd All-Region XIV Team. 

Coastal Bend Ace Pitcher, Tessa Ramirez pitched a total 149 innings for the 2022 campaign. Ramirez won seven games for Coastal Bend and recorded 133 punch outs while holding an ERA of 3.62. The Karnes City, TX native also recorded 10 complete games and only surrendered three home runs on the season. 

Behind the dish for the Cougars for the past two seasons was Harley Escamilla. Escamilla played in 38 games for Coastal Bend this season. She held a batting average of .297 and a slugging percentage of .416. The Portland, TX native knocked in 22 rbi's while hitting nine extra base hits. The sophomore had a fielding percentage of .977 with 162 put-outs and four assisted outs.

On the hot corner for Coastal Bend this year was Yadira Lopez. The Kingsville, TX native played in 47 games this year for CBC and maintained a batting average of .382 for the season. Lopez racked up a team leading, 55 hits during her 144 at bats along with a slugging percentage of .472. She parked two long balls and hit seven doubles to go with her 22 rbi's. 

Coastal Bend's Designated Player, Makayla Wesley provided a huge boost in the lineup this season. Wesley hit for a .336 average and a slugging percentage of .533.  The Freshman hit nine doubles on year and went yard four times to help lead the Cougars. 

The Cougars season recently concluded, as they fell short at the Region XIV Mid South B District softball tournament. Coastal Bend lost to top seeded Bossier Parish Community College, 4-5 in game one and Angelina College, 2-10 in game two. CBC wraps up the 2022 campaign with an overall record of 20-28. The Cougar set a new program record with winning 13 conference games this season. 

Best of luck to these student athletes and the entire CBC Softball team as we are proud of their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on the field. We at Coastal Bend College look to continue hearing great things from each of you all in the coming future!