Will Anderson

1 week ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit Sam Polgreen/WCSN)TEMPE — When one thinks about tailgating, their mind usually goes to college football games, NFL games and sometimes other big sporting events. It rarely ever goes to any other college sports, especially college softball. For a special group of fans at Arizona State, softball tailgating is a way of life.

3 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Nick Stewart |Will Anderson

Where are the most jobs in Maryland? Montgomery County leads the way, but Baltimore County is actually a close second. In fact, Baltimore County has been a jobs engine. But can our kids enjoy similarly bright job opportunities? Can they stay and grow families in a thriving local economy? This future is not so clear. We are part of a regional economy whose growth lags that of competing metros, and we are part of a state economy challenged by many headwinds.

3 weeks ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — The Baylor Bears spoiled Arizona State softball’s senior day after losing two straight. Senior day magic could not stop the Bears (22-23, 8-10 Big 12), who scored 11 unanswered runs to win 12-3 after being down early to the Sun Devils (33-16, 13-8 Big 12). “I wish we sent them out at least from Club Farrington in a better fashion, but they’re great kids and great ball players,” head coach Megan Bartlett said.

1 month ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — For the second time this season, the GCU Antelopes beat and shut out Arizona State softball. The Sun Devils (31-15, 11-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find any offense against the strong Lopes (34-6, 12-2 WAC) pitching staff all night Tuesday. GCU more than doubled ASU’s hit total, with 12 on the night, on the Lopes’ way to a 4-0 victory. “Sometimes it happens,” head coach Megan Bartlett said.

1 month ago | cronkitesports.com | Will Anderson

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN)TEMPE — On Friday night, Arizona State softball held the Kansas Jayhawks to four hits while racking up over 10 hits, but on Saturday, the Jayhawks flipped the script. The Sun Devils (25-14, 7-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find their swings on Saturday and were only able to earn four base hits on the night. “[Kansas senior right-handed pitcher Olivia Bruno] did a good job today,” head coach Megan Bartlett said. “That kid’s got a 2.26 ERA.