Paige Diers a hit at Heidelberg

TIFFIN, Ohio -- New Richmond's Paige Diers, a freshman at Heidelberg University, has played a pivotal role in the Heidelberg softball team’s best start in school history.


Playing center field, Diers leads the team with three stolen bases and is second on the team with five walks. Diers is also second on team with four sacrificed bunts.

Heidelberg, under the guidance of second-year head coach Betsy Hada, opened the season with nine-straight wins and currently stands at 13-3 overall. Its nine-game winning streak ties for the second longest winning streak in the history of the program. Heidelberg is a member of the 10-team Ohio Athletic Conference.