MARYVILLE U. SIGNS BECKER

Jackson High School standout Beth Becker has signed a letter on intent to play softball at Maryville University in St. Louis.

Becker, an all-conference and all-district pick in 1998 and 1999 for Coach Becky Riney, compiled a 25-12 career record, with a 1.41 earned run average. She hurled 10 shutouts and three no-hitters in high school.

She will be entering a strong program. The Saints were 31-9-1 this spring, under first-year head coach Charlie Kennedy. The finished second in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with a 10-1-1 record.