James Knight, Olivet College's head softball coach, has announced his retirement, effective immediately. James Farnum, an assistant coach the last two years under Knight, has been promoted to head coach, according to an announcement by Tom Shaw, vice president for enrollment management and interim director of athletics.
Five Olivet College student-athletes have been selected to the 2003 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Softball Teams. Head Coach James Knight and assistant coaches James Farnum and Bob Turcheck were selected as the 2003 MIAA Coaching Staff of the Year.
The Olivet College softball team finished in second place today at the 2003 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament at Alma College. The Lady Comets fell to Alma 2-1 in the championship game. Olivet advanced to the championship contest after defeating Albion College 2-1 earlier in the day.
The Olivet College softball team swept a doubleheader against NAIA foe Huntington College of Indiana today. The Lady Comets won, 11-1 and 6-0. Olivet (16-15) extended its winning streak to four games and are back over the .500 mark for the first time since the first two games of the season.
The Olivet College softball team swept a doubleheader at non-conference foe Defiance (Ohio) College today. Junior Kim Horanburg (Grand Ledge High School) hit a two-run homer as the Lady Comets came from behind to win the first game, 2-1. In the second game, Olivet had 12 hits to win the game, 8-0.
The Olivet College softball team split a doubleheader today against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association foe Calvin College. The Lady Comets lost the first game, 4-0, and rebounded to win the second game, 10-1.
The Olivet College softball team swept a doubleheader from Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association foe Kalamazoo College. The Lady Comets won the first game, 3-0, and came from behind to win the nightcap, 9-4.
The Olivet College softball team swept a doubleheader today from Manchester College of Indiana, 8-4 and 4-1.
The Olivet College softball team defeated Adrian College, 5-4, today in its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opener. The second game of the doubleheader was suspended because of darkness with the score tied at 2-2 in the seventh inning.
The Olivet College softball team dropped a pair games today against NAIA foe Siena Heights University. The Lady Comets fell to the Saints, 12-9, in the first game, and lost the second game, 6-4.
The Olivet College softball team split a doubleheader against Hillsdale College today in its home opener. The Lady Comets fell to the Chargers, 7-3, in the first game, and rallied to win the second game, 6-5.