Wichita State softball to compete in Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor • October 11, 2023

Before the game against South Dakota State on Oct. 8, Wichita State softball players stand in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Wichita State softball will travel to Mexico in February to participate in the premiere Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

They will play four games against; South Carolina (Feb. 15), Auburn (Feb. 16) and UC Davis (Feb. 17).

Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner said the challenge will provide softball a first-class experience and is excited to see the Shockers compete at a high level with some great teams.

Softball will return this season with six returners and their entire pitching staff but need to develop the talent to replace All-American Sydney McKinney.

The Puerto Vallarta College Challenge began in 2015 and was the first Division I softball event held outside the United States.

More information on Wichita State softball can be found at goshockers.com.

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Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Former sports editor

Melanie Rivera-Cortez was the sports editor for The Sunflower in the 2023-2024 year. She graduated with a degree in journalism in May 2024. Rivera-Cortez uses she/her pronouns.

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Bryan Chavez is a first-year photographer for The Sunflower. He is a freshman at Wichita State, majoring in Journalism and Media Production. Chavez is from Dallas, Texas, and wants to pursue a career as a professional sports photographer. Chavez's pronouns are he/him.