MSUB Softball Signs Missoula Standout (May 23, 2005)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings softball coach Jeff Aumend announced Monday that Ashley Powell of Missoula, Mont., has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Yellowjackets.  Powell will graduate in June from Missoula Big Sky High School.

Powell is a 5-foot-6 infielder who has played shortstop, third base and designated hitter during her career at Missoula Big Sky.  A four year letter winner, Powell received first team all-conference and first team all-state honors last year as a junior third baseman. 

“MSU Billings is the perfect school for what I am looking for,” said Powell.  “I get a chance to play a sport I love at a collegiate level.  Also, I am glad to be involved in small class sizes.  All around, a school this close to home is perfect for me.”

Powell is currently completing her senior season for Big Sky HS.  The 14-5 Eagles will take on Billings Skyview HS in the opening round of this week’s Class AA state tournament in Helena.