Posted on: Friday, January 24, 2003

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UHH softball picked second in PacWest

Advertiser Staff

The Hawai'i-Hilo women's softball team was picked to finish second in the six-team Pacific West Conference this season, according to a preseason coaches' poll released yesterday.

Defending conference champion Western New Mexico (42-11-1 overall in 2002) was chosen as the favorite to repeat.

The Mustangs were followed by UH-Hilo (38-19), Hawai'i Pacific (21-21), Chaminade (26-23), Brigham Young-Hawai'i (10-30) and Montana State-Billings (9-17).

The 2003 softball season starts Feb. 3. The West Regional Tournament is scheduled for May 8-10.

GOLF

• Benefit for Nate Jackson: A benefit golf tournament to help pay for University of Hawai'i football/baseball player Nate Jackson's medical bills will be held March 14 at the Ko'olau Golf Course.

The cost is $100 per person and includes greens fees, use of a cart, entry in a grand prize raffle, a goodie bag and a banquet dinner. The format is a four-person shotgun scramble. Entry deadline is Feb. 28.

For more information, call Pat at 224-8048, Susan at 864-2194 or Toni at 306-9178. Donations for Jackson are still being accepted at any First Hawaiian Bank. Donations can also be mailed to: Friends of Nate Jackson, P.O. Box 4948, Kane'ohe, Hi., 96744.

Jackson underwent successful surgery to replace a damaged heart valve Nov. 21, a condition that was caused by a bacterial infection. He is currently practicing with the UH baseball team.