Former West Softball Player Transferring to MSUB (6/12/07)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State University Billings assistant softball coach Cori Thiermann announced Tuesday that Shaylene Oberg is transferring from Southwestern Oregon Community College to play for the Yellowjackets.  Oberg is a 2005 graduate of Billings West High School.

“Shay will be an excellent addition to the Yellowjacket Softball program,” said Thiermann.  “Those who have seen Shay play in the area have seen her hard work and determination to succeed.  We are excited to have her contribute to the success our program will see next year.”

Oberg played two seasons at Southwestern Oregon, earning second team all-conference honors as a freshman.  She was an all-state right fielder for West High in 2005 when she batted .333 and earned the team’s “Best Offensive Player” award. 

“I chose MSU Billings because it is a great program in both school and softball,” said Oberg.  “Also it is my hometown, and my family is there to give me support on and off the field.”