ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western softball team is back in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) top 25 poll. The Griffons enter this week’s poll at No. 24 after winning nine of its last 10 games to sit at 16-4.

Western ranks near the top of the MIAA in nearly every statistical category, including leading the league in doubles, and ranking second in slugging percentage (.488), on base percentage (.399) and fielding percentage (.978).

Individually, Sydney Washington’s five home runs lead the MIAA and Katie Klosterman’s three sacrifice flies are tops among MIAA hitters. Shelbie Atwell sits third in the conference with a .466 batting average, and Klosterman and Washington are tied for second with 37 RBIs each.

Missouri Western is one of two MIAA representatives in this week’s poll with Central Oklahoma ranked No. 11. The Griffons host Lindenwood on March 10 in the team’s home and MIAA opener.

— MWSU Athletics —