Graciela Borjas (Canutillo, Texas), Cierra Cooper (El Paso, Texas), Jawauna Davis (Norman, Okla.), Jennifer Garcia (Tucson, Ariz.) and Veronica Villareal (San Antonio, Texas) have signed national letters of intent to play softball at UTEP, head coach Kathleen Rodriguez announced on Wednesday. UTEP will launch its first season in 2004.
"This last group of signees really rounds out our roster," Rodriguez said. "They give us a nice combination of speed, hitting and power. Davis, Garcia and Villareal all bring big sticks to our program, while Borjas and Cooper add speed."
The latest group of signees has a local flavor. Borjas and Garcia played at El Paso Community College the last two years, and will have two years of eligibility with the Miners. Cooper attended Coronado High School in El Paso.
Borjas was a two-year starter at shortstop for EPCC. She batted .272 in 2003 with one home run, 22 RBIs, 30 runs scored and four stolen bases, while earning first team All-Conference recognition as a utility player. She hit .269 in 2002 with one home run, 11 RBIs, 18 runs scored and five stolen bases. Borjas played her prep ball at Canutillo High School.
Cooper hit .524 with one home run, 25 RBI and 23 runs scored as a senior at Coronado. A third baseman, she was a member of a 21-7 team which tied for first in the district. Cooper received first team All-District recognition in 2003, and second team honors in 2002.
Davis was an All-Big City, All-Conference, All-District and All-State player as a senior at Norman High School. She was also team MVP while splitting time at catcher, first base and in the outfield. Davis hit .363 over four years with four home runs, 92 RBIs and 88 runs scored. She hit .432 her junior year.
Garcia was a two-year starter at second base for EPCC. She hit .353 in 2003 with one home run, 39 RBIs, 35 runs scored and five stolen bases. She hit .351 in 2002 with nine home runs, 41 RBIs and 47 runs scored. Garcia was selected team MVP in 2003, and was an honorable mention All-Conference honoree in 2002. She attended Desert View High School.
Villareal played outfield for James Madison High School. She was a member of a district championship team and captured All-District honors. She hit .261 in 2003 with two home runs, nine RBI and 14 runs scored. She hit .261 with two homers, 10 RBI and 13 runs scored as a junior in 2002.
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