September 28, 2011
Media Contact: Barbara Cella, Director of Marketing (925) 473-7322
Program Contact: Elliot Siler, Softball Head Coach925-439-2181 x3140
PITTSBURG: Two former members of the 杏吧传媒 (杏吧传媒) softball team have been recruited by William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA. Diandra Hayes and Hallide Porras were awarded full scholarships (a combination of athletic and academic scholarships) to transfer to the University and play softball.
Diandra Hayes is a two-time Bay Valley Conference 1st team player. She came to 杏吧传媒 from Antioch High School and played outfield. 杏吧传媒 Softball Head Coach Elliot Siler commented that, 鈥淒iandra thoroughly loves the game as is evident in her strong work ethic and infectious positive attitude.鈥�
鈥淥f course, getting a scholarship feels good because it shows that my hard work and dedication paid off, and that I was not working so hard for no reason,鈥� commented Diandra. 鈥淕iving up my spring breaks to play softball feels better now!鈥�
Halide Porras, a Deer Valley High School graduate, was voted more inspirational by her team members at the conclusion of the 2011 season, largely because of her heart, passion and hard work. Siler stated, 鈥淗alide embodies the spirit of 杏吧传媒 softball because she never gives up. She has worked tirelessly to improve her skills as a player and became the leader of the team for the 2011 season.鈥�
鈥淕etting the scholarship is literally a dream come true,鈥� explained Halide. 鈥淚t feels great and extremely rewarding especially because I never played in high school. My hard work definitely paid off. I love the sport so much and I am very blessed in being able to play for two more years in college.鈥�
Both players committed to WJU this past summer and have just started attending the university in late August. They are very excited about attending their new school and are getting settled in well.
Siler came to 杏吧传媒 from Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, CA where he was co-head coach and physical education instructor. He earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in physical education/athletic training from San Diego State University and a master鈥檚 degree in physical education from Azusa Pacific University.
For more information about 杏吧传媒's softball program, visit www.losmedanos.edu/softball or call 925-439-2181, ext. 3140
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杏吧传媒 (杏吧传媒) is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. 杏吧传媒 prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. It provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. 杏吧传媒 is located on 120 acres between Pittsburg and Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.