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Two Force Draftees Named To Lowe's Senior Class

March 25, 2009 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Philadelphia Force News Release


Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Force would like to congratulate two of their draft picks from the 2009 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft for being named a Lowe's Senior Class Award candidate. Outfielder's Lillian Hammond, the 9th overall pick in the draft out of the University of Tennessee, and Danielle Kinley, the Force's first pick in the 4th round, from Penn State University, were named as candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.

The CLASS Award, Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, celebrates success on the playing field, in the classroom, and in the community. Eligibility for the award compromises the student-athlete being classified as an NCAA Division I senior while having notable achievements in four areas of excellence: Classroom, Character, Community, and Competition.

Lowe's, a partner of the NCAA, expanded the award in 2007 to include different collegiate sports, including softball.

Notable sportscaster, Dick Enberg, serves as Honorary Chairman for the award, and created it to honor senior student-athletes who remain in college while completing their athletic eligibility. In 2001 he came up with the idea in response to men's basketball players leaving school early for the NBA.

Currently the 2009 list is composed of 30 players from 29 different schools, with University of Alabama having two players. Halfway through the season the list will be trimmed to 10 finalists, which will then be distributed to various media, coaches and fans. The winner will be announced and recognized at the 2009 NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Last years winner was Angela Tincher, pitcher, from Virginia Tech University, who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NPF Senior Draft by the Akron Racers.

For more information about the award you can visit www.seniorclassaward.com, as well as vote on the site once the finalists have been announced.

If you would like to see both players in action tickets are still available for the 2009 Force season. Individual game tickets start at just $10. To purchase Force tickets call 215-875-2800, and for more information on the Force, please visit www.philadelphiaforce.com. Last Camp and Clinic for the off-season scheduled on April 19th at Diamond Baseball Academy. Please contact us at info@philadelphiaforce.com for more information.

There are many flexible Group Ticket packages available today for team outings, birthday parties, picnics and corporate events. Contact Jan Ward at jward@philadelphiaforce.com.

Interested in Sponsoring the Force for the 2009 Season? Please contact us at info@philadelphiaforce.com for more information.

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