Johnson County Community College
Press Release

College Information and Publications
913-469-8500
Julie Haas, Director, ext. 3120
Peggy Graham, Writer, ext. 3425
Tyler Cundith, Sports Information Director, ext. 3122

5/30/2006
by Tyler Cundith

Peters selected NJCAA All-American    

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Jill Peters, a freshman first baseman for the Johnson County Community College softball team, was recently selected as a NJCAA All-America first-team performer.  She is the 35th All-America selection for the JCCC softball program, and 14th first-team selection.
    Peters, a power hitter from Wichita, Kan., ranked second on the team with a .437 average (86-for-197).  Her 86 hits were second on the team, and she led the squad with 11 home runs and 53 RBI.  She also was second with 26 doubles.  Her 11 homers and 53 RBI rank her among the NJCAA leaders.  Her 11 home runs are also the fourth-best season total in team history.   Her efforts helped JCCC to a 43-16 record and a top-20 ranking in the NJCAA.
    Peters came to JCCC after a standout prep career at Wichita Northwest High School.  She was a two-time All-City League selection, and earned All-Metro honors her senior year.