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Softball Announces Hiring of New Assistant Coach

KALAMAZOO, Mich.– The Western Michigan softball team and head coach Kathy Leitke announced the hiring of Rachael Knapp as a new assistant coach on Monday, December 30.

Originally from Saint Joseph, Michigan, Knapp comes to Kalamazoo from overseas, where she was a starting pitcher for Haarlem Roef in the Dutch Golden League in Holland. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 2017 and was a four-year member of their softball team, named to the All-MAC First Team and the MAC Pitcher of the Year her senior season.

"I'm very excited to have Rachael joining our Bronco staff," Leitke said.