Announcement
BETHANY SOFTBALL HIRES MARI CERENIO-JORDAN
Lindsborg, KAN. – The Swedes softball team announced the hiring of Mari Cerenio-Jordan '16 as an assistant coach. The California native came to Kansas five years ago to play for current Head Coach Laura Moreno at Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kan. She then played for the Swedes for two seasons and was a student assistant last year before graduating in the spring. "I'm excited to be a part of the softball staff here at Bethany College," Cerenio-Jordan said. "This sport and team are things I've had a lot of passion for in my career as an athlete, and it continues now as a coach. Getting an opportunity to work for your alma mater is an honor." Cereni-Jordan was a successful player for the Swedes in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. As a junior, she was a 2nd Team All-KCAC selection. She hit .381 with 74 hits, six doubles, and four home runs. She also had 54 runs, 36 RBIs, and 35 stolen bases. Her senior year, Cerenio-Jordan earned Honorable Mention All-KCAC honors. She had a .339 batting average as well as 37 hits, six doubles, 23 runs, 16 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Prior to her time at Bethany, Cerenio-Jordan played at Brown Mackie College-Salina for two years under Coach Moreno. As a sophomore for the Lions, Cerenio-Jordan recorded a .355 batting average with 75 hits, 12 doubles, and 10 home runs. She tallied 60 runs, 40 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases. Her freshman year, Cerenio-Jordan hit .446 and tied for a team-high 41 RBIs with former teammate and former Swedes Student Assistant Lauren Iverson. She also had 22 steals in 26 attempts, and was named 1st Team All-KJCCC. Going into her fifth year under Coach Moreno in different capacities, Cerenio-Jordan is excited about what this new opportunity brings. "Coach Moreno gave me my collegiate start here in Kansas five years ago and I am eager to get to work alongside of her," she said. Coach Moreno is equally excited to have Cerenio-Jordan formally join the Swedes softball coaching staff. "We are very excited to officially welcome Mari to our coaching staff. I've known Mari for over five years and had the pleasure of coaching her at both the junior college level, and here at Bethany. Mari did a tremendous job as a student assistant for us last year, so we are honored to have her now join us in an official capacity on our staff. Her technical ability knowledge, teaching expertise, and passion will be a huge asset to the development of our team. Her love for Bethany College and our softball program, as well as her communication skills, will largely benefit our recruiting as a whole. Mari is a quality person with a good heart; I am honored to have her on our staff." Coach Cerenio-Jordan and the entire team are in full swing of their fall season, they begin play in Concordia, Kan. at the Cloud County Community College Tournament on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday September 18.
