Zerkle named as CLASS finalist as Herd heads to FIU

Morgan Zerkle is leading the Herd in 2017, and is on the finalist list for both the CLASS Award and the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. (courtesy photo from Marshall softball)HUNTINGTON — Senior shortstop Morgan Zerkle was selected as one of the 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award announced Thursday. At the same time, the Thundering Herd (32-5, 14-1 C-USA) is on the road to take on the FIU Panthers (32-10, 8-4 C-USA) for a three-game series. The doubleheader begins Friday, April 14 at 4 p.m. The series finale is Saturday, April 15 at 12 p.m.

For a player to be eligible for the Senior CLASS Award, they must show considerable achievements in four areas of excellence: community,…