POWER BAT JACKLYN YEWCHYN JOINS HUMBER SOFTBALL
ETOBICOKE, ON: Intent on building another championship program, interim head coach Duaine Bowles and the women's softball team are excited to announce their newest recruit Jacklyn Yewchyn. A native of LaSalle, Yewchyn brings her new ball club over a decade of softball experience.
"We are really excited to have Jacklyn join our program here at Humber College," said Coach Bowles. "Jacklyn jumped on our radar when she showed very well at our prospects camp in the spring."
The former Team Ontario product currently plays softball for the Windsor Lady Expos. Yewchyn began playing travel softball when she was five years old and has won numerous MVP awards along the way.
"Great school, plain and simple," said Yewchyn when asked why she chose Humber College. "I love the atmosphere on campus and Humber features a very competitive softball program."
The five-foot-four first baseman attended St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in LaSalle, where she played softball for the Wildcats.
"Who doesn't like a power-hitting, left handed, smooth fielding first baseman?" added Coach Bowles. "I love her intent at the plate for every at-bat. She really tries to drive the ball and possesses some extra base power."
This fall, Yewchyn will be enrolled in the Social Service Worker program; a two-year diploma offered a Humber College.
"I want to learn more about people and their behaviours," added Yewchyn. "This is the perfect program to allow me to work with others and help them overcome a variety of struggles."
Yewchyn and the rest of the Hawks will report to tryouts on Saturday, August 20 at Wildwood Park.
Quick Facts:
Height: 5'4
Favourite athlete of all-time: "Jennie Finch."
One thing most people don't know about you: "I have a twin brother."
Athletic accomplishment you are most proud of: "Hitting a grand slam to tie an important game."
