(Tucson, AZ) Pima Community College softball player Kelli Samorano (Tucson Magnet HS) signed her letter of intent to continue her collegiate career at the next level.
Samorano, a sophomore catcher, signed to play for Ottawa University Arizona, an NAIA school in Surprise, AZ. The Spirit play in the Golden State Athletic Conference.
Samorano was named third team All-ACCAC this past season as she batted .357 with 45 hits in 126 at-bats with 20 runs scored, 10 extra-base hits, 20 RBIs and 10 walks in 42 games played. She also produced a fielding percentage of .978. She batted .291 in 86 at-bats with 25 hits, 14 runs scored in 30 games in 2021.
She was named Third Team NJCAA All-Academic (3.60-3.79 GPA) last month.
Press Release courtesy of Pima Athletics – Raymond Suarez
