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KC Current names new president
Allison Howard, who previously served as an executive with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been named president of the Kansas City Current.
She will oversee all business operations, reporting directly to ownership, according to the announcement.
Howard served as vice president of corporate partnerships for the past five years with the Los Angeles Lakers, where she had a 10-year career, according to a KC Current news release. She closed Lakers’ partnerships and led the organization’s corporate partnership strategy, that surpassed $250 million in revenue.
“We are thrilled to welcome Allison to lead our front office and the overall business,” KC Current co-owner Angie Long said in the news release. “Her drive, ambition and history of success in the NBA and in corporate America is an incredible asset on our path to becoming the best women’s soccer club in the world.”
Before working for the Lakers, Howard was vice president of Premier Partnerships, where she sold and managed naming rights partnerships throughout the country.
Howard was named a “Woman of Inspiration” by WISE LA (Women in Sports and Events, Los Angeles), and served on the WISE LA board for 10 years.
“Allison is a phenomenal addition to the Current,” KC Current co-owner Chris Long said. “We embarked on a considerable talent search to find a leader who matched our passion for this team, could lead our culture, had a big vision and could continue the momentum elevating this sport and our city. Allison is that exact person, and I know she will build a great experience for players, partners, and fans.”
Howard begins her role with the team immediately as the club continues its 2022 NWSL regular season campaign. Season tickets and flex plans are available for all home matches at Children’s Mercy Park. For ticket information visit KansasCityCurrent.com.
KCKCC softball team wins 9-2 in first game of national tournament
by Tyler Scott, KCKCC sports information director
Oxford, Alabama – The Kansas City Kansas Community College softball team pounded its opponent, Triton College, 9-2 in the Blue Devils’ first game of the NJCAA Division II Softball National Tournament.
The No. 9 seed Blue Devils played Tuesday against the No. 8 seed Triton College at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama.
The Blue Devils are now 44-14 overall on the season.
KCKCC took it to the Trojans early in the game as the Blue Devils started the first inning with two consecutive hits. Triton retired the next two batters, but Maya Sheldon continued the inning for the squad as she hit a double to right-center field – scoring Savannah Maynard and Mckenzie Ogden.
The Blue Devils extended their lead to 4-0 in the third frame, which started with a wild pitch by Triton. Bradi Basler scored on the play, then Lindsey Gettle and Trinity Tauer each worked their way on base with a walk before Triton had to go to the bullpen.
Madison Pope then hit into a fielders choice, scoring McKenna Lester. KCKCC broke the game wide open in the fourth with three runs to take a 7-0 lead.
With the bases loaded, Sheldon earned her second RBI of the game on a single to score Ogden. After a fielder’s choice, Tauer snuck a single into the outfield to bring in another two runs (Sheldon and Lester) taking the big lead. Triton’s offense came alive in the bottom of the fourth, but the Blue Devils only allowed two runs to cross home plate.
Later, with two outs in the sixth inning, Tauer came up big again with another two-run base hit, scoring Sheldon and Lester once again.
“Offense was better than I have seen in a while,” head coach Lana Ross said. “I am very proud of them. We made good adjustments and Maya and Trinity came through with key doubles on two outs.”
Both teams played a scoreless seventh inning as Basler earned the complete game victory, striking out four batters. Ogden, Sheldon and Tauer each had two hits to lead KCKCC, while Tauer added a game-high four RBI.
KCKCC advances to the next round at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, on Wednesday when they face top-seed Des Moines Area College at 2 p.m.
“I studied the Triton hitters so we had a good game plan going in,” Ross said. “Bradi hit her spots and it worked out. Tomorrow is going to be a tough game but that is why we are here. I feel the team is ready and we will see what we can do tomorrow.”