Valeria Villagomez attracted to Benedictine College for its ‘values and opportunities’

PC senior signs to play play softball for Hutchison, Kansas school

March 07, 2025 at 2:27 pm CST

Putnam County senior Valeria Villagomez signs to play softball at Benedictine College in Kansas. She said she was drawn most to Benedictine "because of its values and opportunities to further both my academic and athletic career. I’m beyond grateful for everything that has lead me down this path and I can’t wait for these next four years." Villagomez, who received NewsTribune all-area honorable mention honors in 2024, was joined for her signing by her mother, Laura Mendez (front row) and father, Rodolfo Villagomez; and (back row)
PC assistant coach Lynette Olson and PC head coach Adrianna Zeman. — Putnam County senior Valeria Villagomez signs to play softball at Benedictine College in Hutchinson, Kansas. She said she was drawn most to Benedictine "because of its values and opportunities to further both my academic and athletic career. I’m beyond grateful for everything that has lead me down this path and I can’t wait for these next four years." Villagomez, who received NewsTribune all-area honorable mention honors in 2024, was joined for her signing by (front row) her mother, Laura Mendez and father, Rodolfo Villagomez; and (back row) PC assistant coach Lynette Olson and PC head coach Adrianna Zeman. (Photo provided by PCHS)

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals magazine. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame (Media) and a 2023 inductee into the Illinois Valley Hall of Fame as "Distinguished Media"