OLLU Softball Welcomes Transfers to 2024-2025 Squad

SAN ANTONIO (July 26, 2024) - The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team welcomes the transfer class of 2024-2025. New additions include Krystal Castaneda, Jazlyn Gomez, Annika Litterio, Lilly Rocha and Kayla Rogers. 

Head Coach Bruce Lenington is eager to see the contributions these new student-athletes will make to this upcoming squad. The team is coming off a NAIA World Series National Championship – the first in OLLU history. The Saints finished out the season with a 57-3 overall record and a 24-0 Red River Athletic Conference regular-season record.

Krystal Castaneda is a native of Magnolia, Texas, where she graduated from Magnolia High School. She attended Trinity Valley Community College. Her awards include 2023-2024 All-American Scholar-Athlete, Four-Time President's Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Pauline Knight Perkins Scholarship, 2024 Academic All-Region, 2023 All-Academic First Team. She is majoring in physical therapy. 

Castaneda commented, "I chose to come to OLLU because not only is it not too far from home, but the culture and staff on campus are so welcoming! When I first took my tour of OLLU I was amazed by how pretty campus was. It is very unique in its own way. I also chose to come to OLLU because of the softball coaches and the standards they have of a winning program. Having winning records I know I will be pushed more than ever and have the best coaching staff helping with that. I would love to be a part of that and playing my last two years with a team that wants to compete."

Jazlyn Gomez is from Horizon, Texas, where she graduated from Eastlake High School. She is a transfer from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She will major in rehab services. 

Gomez said, "I chose to come to OLLU because the standards are high, and I was looking for a more competitive atmosphere. I wanted to be a part of the hard-working mindset and now I am."

San Antonio native Annika Litterio is a graduate of Warren High School. She attended University of Texas at El Paso. She is a Two-Time Second Team CUSA All-Academic. She is majoring in psychology. 

Litterio commented," My decision to attend OLLU was motivated by my desire to compete for a national championship and represent my hometown and family."

Lilly Rocha, who is from Harlingen, Texas, is a graduate of Harlingen High School. She attended McLennan Community College. Her awards include Two-Time RSL Homerun Derby Champ, Defensive Player of the Year, First Team Third Baseman, Second Team Third Baseman. She is majoring in health services.

Rocha commented, "I chose to commit to OLLU because the coaches and players made it like a second home for me. I was shocked at how welcoming a team could be to a new incoming athlete. I couldn't be more grateful for this opportunity."

Kayla Rogers is from Harlingen, Texas, where she attended Harlingen High School South. She is a transfer from Huston-Tillotson University. Her awards include Most Improved HTU 2022 Women's Softball, CAS Scholar HTU, UNCF Scholar HTU, Dean's List HTU and Honor Roll HTU. The graduate student will pursue an MBA. 

Rogers said, "Our Lady of the Lake University is a school that pursues excellence in Academics, Athletics, and most importantly Faith. It upholds values, commitment and unity making stronger relationships and individuals."

The Saints will play a handful of games in the fall and kick of their official season in the spring.