Westmoreland campus clippings: Palmer Jackson named to PING All-America team

Some might say Palmer Jackson’s golf game is a 9 out of 10.

No golfer is perfect. The game won’t allow for it.

But Jackson had nine top-10 finishes this past college season, which also points to excellence.

The junior from Notre Dame is one of the top players in the country and he has the accolades to prove it. More accolades, that is.

Jackson, a Franklin Regional graduate, was named to the NCAA Division I PING All-America Third Team after a career season.

The recognition follows Jackson’s selection to the PING All-Region Midwest Team.

Jackson had six top-5 finishes for the Fighting Irish and set the school record for stroke-average in a season with 70.50. His 70.89 career average is the best in school history.

Jackson will play for the U.S. team at the Palmer Cup July 1-3 in Switzerland.

Softball

Seton Hill: A memorable and historic season in the books, the Griffins finished with their highest ranking in program history.

They checked in at No. 7 in the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Division II Top 25 rankings, the first time the team broke the top 10.

Seton Hill finished 42-12, its most wins since becoming an NCAA member, and reached the College World Series in Denver.

The team also captured a PSAC West Division title and won the Atlantic Region championship.

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— Seton Hill Softball (@SHUgriffinsSB) June 8, 2022

Men’s golf

Westmoreland County Community College: The Wolfpack finished third at the NJCAA Region 20 Championships at The Links in Spring Church near Apollo.

Freshman Chase Richardson finished fourth overall after rounds of 82 and 78. He earned all-region honors.