[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 74 (Thursday, May 26, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       OIT WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

 Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, Oregon Institute of Technology in 
Klamath Falls has long been a leader in America's effort to develop 
geothermal energy, and it's also a power in men's basketball, winning 
national titles in 2004 and 2008.
  Now, it is the national champion in women's softball. It is the first 
women's team to win a national championship at OIT, but I am sure it 
won't be the last.
  The Hustlin' Owls entered the national tournament ranked 18th in the 
Nation. They came out 1st in the Nation. They were led by a stellar 
performance from their pitcher and MVP, Jackie Imhof. In the final 
game, she pitched a shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out 
seven. Through the tournament, Imhof was 6-1 with an amazing earned run 
average 0f 0.59. Imhof and two other teammates, catcher Kayde Schaefer 
and shortstop Shauna Collins, made the all tournament team.
  Congratulations to coach Greg Stewart and the Hustlin' Owls of OIT. 
Clearly, they are doing something right at Oregon Institute of 
Technology.

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