Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard fouling off a pitch during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard at second base, looking home to watch a developing play at the plate during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Kaylan Howard throwing to first baseman Kailee Cuico to retire a runner during an NCAA Regional softball game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard as she heads for home after hitting a three-run home run during a game against Oregon State at the OSU Softball Complex on March 24, 2012 and won by the Ducks 8-2. Head coach Mike White can be seen watching from the third base coach's box.
Color photo of University of Oregon baserunner Kaylan Howard grabbing second base ahead of a throw during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Kaylan Howard throwing to first to retire a runner during an NCAA Regional softball game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard hitting a home run during a game against Oregon State at the OSU Softball Complex on March 24, 2012 and won by the Ducks 8-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard running home after hitting a two-run home run during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard taking a swing at a pitch during an NCAA Regional game against Portland State on May 17, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 7-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Kaylan Howard during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.