The Independence Pirates softball program is adding a former player to their coaching staff.

 

Emma Jones has been hired as an assistant coach for ICC, serving on the staff under head coach Samantha Allen.

 

Jones played catcher and first base for the Pirates from 2021-23, and was a member of the Regional Champion and National Tournament qualifier team in 2023. She is from Sherman, Texas, and transfered to MidAmerica Nazarena for two years following her time in JUCO.

 

She appeared in 87 games over two years, hitting above .300 in both seasons and having 11 career home runs. She was Honorable Mention All-KJCCC in her sophomore season.

 

The new assistant coach will aim to help re-ignite a program that went 5-33 last season.