2 Grafton Players Make Assumption Softball Team

From Assumption College: The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 19 student athletes have earned a spot on the 2018 Assumption College softball team. Local students include:

• Kendal Roy of Grafton
• Amanda Voellings of Grafton

The Hounds finished the 2017 with a 19-18 overall record and 15-9 in conference, earning them the No. 3 seed in the Northeast10 Tournament. Assumption softball was ranked fourth in the Preseason Coaches Poll and was 29th out of 251 Division II teams by College Factual.

"Assumption is a very special place with tremendous people and I am honored to be able to be a part of and contribute to the strong community here," said first-year head coach Jon Ladino. "I look forward to coaching our student athletes and supporting them in achieving excellence in both the classroom and on the softball field," Our preseason ranking among all division II schools is quite an accomplishment and is proof that the time, energy, and effort that our players, coaches, and staff put forth everyday does not go unnoticed."

For more information on Assumption athletics, visit here.

Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College is a Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergraduate students 41 majors and 48 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies; as well as master's and continuing education degrees and professional certificate programs-each through an educational experience that is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition.

The curriculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that leads to professional success and personal fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester campus or at the College's Rome, Italy, campus-become engaged participants in Assumption's classic liberal arts education, exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines.

To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, conduct innovative research, and develop excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information about Assumption College, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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