LUBBOCK, Texas (June 8, 2009) - Over 22 years ago, Larry Hays made a decision to leave Lubbock Christian College to accept the head coaching position with the Texas Tech University baseball program. Monday, his son, Shanon Hays, announced he is resigning as the head coach of the Lubbock Christian University softball program to accept the softball head coaching position at Texas Tech University.

Shanon Hays, the only softball head coach in the program's short two year history, made a historic impact towards the Lubbock Christian University Athletic Department. He built the program from scratch and his efforts resulted in PlainsCapital Park rising as one of the finest softball facilities in the NAIA and a NAIA National Title in the program's inaugural season. No other softball program has won a national title in its first year of existence. In two seasons, the Lady Chaps have compiled a 114-17 record (87.0%). They went 60-10 in their 2008 title run.

DECATUR, Ala. – The California Baptist University Lancers defeated St. Gregory's (Okla.) University 3-2 to claim the 2009 NAIA Softball National Championship. California Baptist, ranked No. 1 in the NAIA and the top seed in the tournament, capped off a sweep through the tournament with a 3-2 victory over the Cavaliers in the 29^th Annual NAIA Softball National Championships.

The game started with No. 7 St. Gregory's (43-16) posting two runs in the top half of the first inning. Two walks and a hit batter loaded the bases for St. Gregory's. Christina Helland singled to drive in the game's first run. The next hitter, Mel Dwight, walked to drive in the second run.

California Baptist (61-5) pitcher, Emma Holden, shook off the rust and recorded a strikeout to end the frame.