BRIEFLY: MICHEL SIGNS WITH THREE RIVERS C.C.

Kathy Michel, a recent Cape Central graduate, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff.

Michel was a successful pitcher at Central, going 16-6 her senior campaign with two saves, a 1.26 earned run average and 61 strikeouts. She also threw a no-hitter and four shutouts. Michel established new Cape Central records for most batters faced (600) and most innings pitched (148) in a season.

For her career, Michel was 21-10 with six saves and a 1.64 ERA.

"She had a good year for us and was important to our ballclub," said Don Lang, last year's coach. "I think junior college is a good thing for her. She was a competitor, no doubt about it. The fastball was her strength. She had a change, but she didn't throw it as much as we would've liked. But she had good location."

Michel was named to the SEMO All-Conference first team and the All-District first team.