Aug. 5, 2008

9.5.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University Head Softball Coach Jerald Lewis has announced the signing of Kaci Haney, a senior short stop and third baseman. She will join the MACU softball program from Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Kansas in the fall of 2008.

Haney, 21, is a Great Bend, Kansas native who is the daughter of Mitch and Shawn Haney. She graduated from Great Bend High School in 2005 and went on to play at Cowley College. While playing for the CCCC Lady Tigers under Coach Ed Hargrove, Haney was voted first team All-Conference in the Jayhawk East and first team All-Region VI. She was also a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American. After graduating from Cowley College, Haney spent her junior season at Delta State University in Mississippi.

"Kaci will come in and have the opportunity to be the anchor to our young infield," said Lewis. "She brings a tremendous amount of experience and leadership to our team. I am anticipating the upcoming season and I am excited to see her finish her college softball career by leading and directing our young program on and off the field."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.