The Alverno Jaguar Softball Team has earned itself a very high reputation amongst its competitors both in league games and division VI playoff games for the past 18 years. This should be attributed to the spirit of the school, the great support of parents, the young ladies who have played on the team and their coaches.
Listed below is a summary of the softball teams league standings for the past 16 years in Horizon League play.
1991 2nd
1992 1st
1993 1st
1994 1st
1995 3rd
1996 Tie for 1st
1997 2nd
1998 2nd
1999 2nd
2000 1st
2001 1st
2002 1st
2003 1st
2004 1st
2005 1st
2006 1st
2007 1st
2008 1st
Over the last four years of Division VI Playoffs, the Alverno Jaguars softball teams have had great success! The team record in Division VI playoffs for the past five years is 18 wins and four losses a record that the majority of the schools in any division would love to have.
2003 2nd in CIF Final Round
2004 CIF Champions
2005 Semi-Finals (Final 4)
2006 Semi-Finals (Final 4)
2007 Semi-Finals (Final 4)
None of this success is achieved without the hard work and dedication of the team members. Many weeks of practice (usually five days per week), and up to 20 games each season makes for a tough schedule. All this comes on top of a full schedule of classes, other school activities, homework and family life.
In Memory of Frank Russo (2009)
Frank Russo came to
Alverno to coach softball in 1991. His experiences before that included
coaching a softball team that traveled to
for competitions. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the game was an
asset in building a team during his first year at Alverno. In 1996, he
was promoted to Athletic Director and has since worked hard to offer a
great program for all sports at the school.
