Siuslaw grad in NCAA Division II playoffs


Siuslaw graduate Lona Dengler starts in right field for the Humboldt State softball team.

Siuslaw graduate Lona Dengler (Class of 2013) is the starting right fielder for the Humboldt State (Arcata, CA) softball team that has advanced to the NCAA Division II Super Regionals.

Dengler, a junior, is a transfer from Southwestern Oregon Community College. She expressed an interest in forestry at her letter-of-intent signing in 2015.

Dengler has 33 hits in 122 at bats this season, a .270 average, with 16 runs scored, 13 RBIs and 2 home runs.

Humboldt State hosts Dixie State in a best-of-3 series Thursday and Friday, with the winner advancing to the eight-team championships in Salem, VA.