In 2009, Kim Broking’s first year as head coach, the Centenary softball team set program records in wins and conference victories, finished tied for second in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Tournament and placed second in the ECAC South Tournament. Although it would have been hard to even duplicate the success of last season, the team actually did even better, finishing 30-14, including 18-4 in CSAC action, breaking the single-season marks in wins and conference victories it set last season. The team finished third in the CSAC Tournament and reached the ECAC South Tournament for the second consecutive season.

A Centenary student-athlete earned CSAC Pitcher or Player of the Week honors for seven consecutive weeks and the team swept the two awards on three separate occasions. The Cyclones were led by catcher Cara Montferrat, pitcher Kristin Durborow and shortstop Caitlin Veverka.

Montferrat became the program’s first ever All-American, earning Third Team NFCA All-American and First Team All-NFCA East Region honors. She also took home CSAC and ECAC South Rookie of the Year accolades and was named All-CSAC First Team Catcher and ECAC South Second Team All-Star. Montferrat hit .417 (55-for-132) with 43 runs, 15 doubles, five triples, 12 home runs and 56 RBI. She slugged .879, walked 29 times and had an on-base percentage of .515. She was just as stellar defensively, posting a fielding percentage of .986 with 342 putouts, 15 assists and just five errors. She led the team in doubles, home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, walks, on-base percentage and put outs and tied for the team lead in triples while setting single-season program records in home runs, doubles, total bases, RBI, slugging percentage, walks and put outs. She was named CSAC Player of the Week twice.

Durborow had one of the best years for a Cyclones pitcher, going 20-6 with 14 complete games, six shutouts, 207 strikeouts and a .206 batting average against. She was a five-time CSAC Pitcher of the Week, a three-time Cyclone of the Week and earned ECAC South Pitcher of the Week honors on April 27. Durborow set single-season program records in wins, shutouts, strikeouts, starts, appearances and innings pitched and was named First Team All-CSAC Pitcher and Second Team All-NFCA East Region. Veverka earned All-CSAC Honorable Mention and Second Team All-NFCA East Region honors. She hit a team-best .438 (63-for-144) with 45 runs, 10 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 40 RBI, setting program records in hits and runs. She was a two-time CSAC Player of the Week.

The Cyclones opened their season in Kissimmee, Fla., going 5-5 over Spring Break. But they came home and went 7-1 consecutive games, including a 3-1 mark in CSAC action. After a tough double-header against Cabrini that saw Centenary drop two hard-fought games, 4-3 and 3-0, the team went 15-3 the rest of the way, including 15-1 in conference games, clinching the second overall seed in the CSAC Tournament, where they were eventually eliminated by Cabrini.

In the ECAC South Tournament, Centenary faced the same team it lost the 2009 Championship game to, Misericordia. In an incredibly close contest, the Cougars advanced thanks to a 1-0 victory. CC also achieved success off the field, as 10 Lady Cyclones were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team. The team has a great chance to continue its successful seasons as everyone returns in 2010.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (June 1, 2010) – The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) named 74 Centenary student-athletes to its Winter/Spring All-Academic Teams, the league announced. All eight Winter and Spring sports received academic awards, as men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and golf are listed in the CSAC awards and wrestling was named a Scholar-Academic Team after posting the 17th-best GPA in the nation.

“It is my pleasure to announce that 483 Colonial States Athletic Conference student-athletes have achieved the level of academic success necessary to be named to the Spring 2010 CSAC All-Academic Team,” said CSAC Commissioner Amy Friedman. “These student-athletes have assumed leadership roles on their campuses by demonstrating that a complete education includes both academics and athletics.”

The CSAC All Academic Award is earned by each student-athlete that meets the NCAA Division III eligibility requirements, earns varsity status in their respective sport, and earns a minimum semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.2. The team consists of student-athletes from men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s golf, men's lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men's tennis, baseball and softball.

Softball 2010 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team
Jennifer Ciecwisz, Mathematics/Teacher of Mathematics, Fr., Glen Gardner, N.J.
Danielle Dundas, Business Administration Sports Management, So., Bayonne, N.J.
Kristin Durborow, Fashion Design, Jr., Manahawkin, N.J.
Jessica Fane, Psychology, So., Galloway, N.J.
Ali Knapp, Mathematics/Teacher of Mathematics, Jr., Belle Mead, N.J.
Cara Montferrat, English, Elementary Education, Fr., Hightstown, N.J.
Kelly O'Dell, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Fr., Stewartsville, N.J.
Sarah Olsen, Psychology, Jr., Lake Hopatcong, N.J.
Gabrielle Pellegrino, English/Elementary Education, So., Jersey City, N.J.
Caitlin Veverka, Business Administration Sports Management, So., Bayonne, N.J.

2010 CSAC Winter/Spring All-Academic Team

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (May 30, 2010) – Centenary softball freshman Cara Montferrat (Hightstown, N.J./Hightstown) added to her growing list of postseason awards as she was named ECAC South Rookie of the Year, the organization announced. Montferrat also received ECAC South Second Team All-Star accolades. Fellow Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) student-athlete Jen Goslin of Neumann was named ECAC South Player of the Year.

Montferrat was also named CSAC Rookie of the Year and took home First Team All-CSAC Catcher accolades, as well as 2010 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Region First Team and Third Team NFCA All-American honors.

The freshman earned three CSAC weekly awards, including two CSAC Player of the Week honors, and batted .417 (55-for-132) with 43 runs, 15 doubles, five triples, 12 home runs and 56 RBI. She slugged .879, walked 29 times and recorded an on-base percentage of .515. She also was stellar defensively, with 342 putouts, 15 assists, five errors and a .986 fielding percentage.

In the latest national statistical rankings, Montferrat is eighth in home runs, ninth in slugging percentage, 19th in RBI per game, 25th in home runs per game, 27th in walks, tied for 46th in triples, 51st in on-base percentage and 84th in runs per game. She leads CSAC in slugging percentage, RBI, home runs and total bases and is among top-five in the conference in on-base percentage, runs, hits, doubles, triples, walks and total plate appearances.

Centenary finished the season 30-14, falling in the opening round of the ECAC South Tournament. The team set program records for wins, regular-season wins and conference victories (18) and returns everyone next season.

2010 ECAC All-Stars

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (May 20, 2010) – Freshman Cara Montferrat (Hightstown, N.J./Hightstown) was named 2010 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Third Team All-American, the organization announced at its annual banquet on Thursday. Montferrat received the honor after receiving First Team All-Region accolades on Monday. She is the only Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) softball player to be named All-American.

Montferrat was named the CSAC Rookie of the Year and earned First Team All-CSAC accolades. She earned three CSAC weekly awards, including two CSAC Player of the Week honors, and batted .417 (55-for-132) with 43 runs, 15 doubles, five triples, 12 home runs and 56 RBI. She slugged.879, walked 29 times and recorded an on-base percentage of .515. She also was stellar defensively, with 342 putouts, 15 assists, five errors and a .986 fielding percentage.

In the latest national statistical rankings, the freshman is eighth in home runs, ninth in slugging percentage, 19th in RBI per game, 25th in home runs per game, 27th in walks, tied for 46th in triples, 51st in on-base percentage and 84th in runs per game. She leads CSAC in slugging percentage, RBI, home runs and total bases and is among top-five in the conference in on-base percentage, runs, hits, doubles, triples, walks and total plate appearances.

Centenary finished the season 30-14, falling in the opening round of the ECAC South Tournament. The team set program records for wins, regular-season wins and conference victories (18) and returns everyone next season.

2010 Division III All-American

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (May 17, 2010) – Three Centenary softball team members were named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Region Teams, the organization announced Monday. Freshman Cara Montferrat (Hightstown, N.J./Hightstown) was named to the First Team while sophomore Caitlin Veverka (Bayonne, N.J./Holy Family Academy) and junior Kristin Durborow (Manahawkin, N.J./Southern Regional) each received Second Team honors.

Montferrat was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Rookie of the Year and earned First Team All-CSAC accolades. She earned three CSAC weekly awards, including two CSAC Player of the Week honors, and batted .417 (55-for-132) with 43 runs, 15 doubles, five triples, 12 home runs and 56 RBI. She slugged.879, walked 29 times and recorded an on-base percentage of .515. She also was stellar defensively, with 342 putouts, 15 assists, five errors and a .986 fielding percentage.

In the latest national statistical rankings, the freshman is eighth in home runs, ninth in slugging percentage, 19th in RBI per game, 25th in home runs per game, 27th in walks, tied for 46th in triples, 51st in on-base percentage and 84th in runs per game. She leads CSAC in slugging percentage, RBI, home runs and total bases and is among top-five in the conference in on-base percentage, runs, hits, doubles, triples, walks and total plate appearances.

Durborow was the CSAC’s best pitcher, finishing 11-1 in conference regular-season action on her way to First Team All-CSAC accolades. She took home five CSAC Pitcher of the Week awards and one ECAC South Pitcher of the Week honor. Durborow set Centenary softball program-records in wins (20), shutouts (six), innings pitched (157.1) and strikeouts (207). She posted a 2.75 ERA, limited opponents to a .206 batting average and recorded 14 complete games. She ranks 12th in the nation in strikeouts, 13th in strikeouts per seven innings, 23rd in wins, 28th in shutouts and 55th in hits allowed per seven innings. She leads the CSAC in strikeouts, wins and games started and ranks second in appearances.

Veverka was named All-CSAC Honorable Mention, marking the second consecutive year she has received a conference postseason honor. She was a two-time CSAC Player of the Week and led the team with a .438 batting average (63-for-144) while recording 45 runs, 10 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 40 RBI. She slugged .639, finished with an on-base percentage of .500 and stole 10 bases in 12 attempts. In the national statistical rankings, she is tied for 46th in triples, 70th in runs per game, 80th in on-base percentage, 85th in RBI and 93rd in batting average. She ranks first in the CSAC in hits, third in runs, RBI, total bases and at bats, tied for fourth in total plate appearances, fifth in batting average, tied for fifth in on-base percentage and triples, sixth in slugging percentage and tied for eighth in doubles and home runs.

Centenary finished the season 30-14, falling in the opening round of the ECAC South Tournament. The team set program records for wins, regular-season wins and conference victories (18) and returns everyone next season.

2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-Region Teams