
Lana Ross has been named to the 2025 NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame Class, a prestigious honor recognizing her 22 years of outstanding service, leadership and achievement within the association. Ross currently serves as the KCKCC head softball coach, where she has built a powerhouse program since joining the college in the fall of 2018. Under her leadership, the Blue Devils have compiled a 185-102 record, highlighted by a 2022 NJCAA National Tournament appearance and a national ranking throughout the current 2025 season.
Over the course of her illustrious career, Ross has achieved an impressive 761 career wins with a .653 winning percentage, reflecting her consistent success and high standards of excellence. Prior to KCKCC, she led programs at Iowa Western Community College and Fort Scott Community College, making a lasting impact at each stop. At Iowa Western, Ross guided the Reivers to a 545-238 record, five regional championships, three district titles and three NJCAA National Tournament appearances over 13 seasons. During her tenure at Fort Scott, she led the team to one of the best seasons in the program's 30-year history.
Ross's dedication to developing student-athletes extends beyond the field. Under her mentorship, players have earned:
- 69 First Team All-Region selections
- 53 Second Team All-Region honors
- 14 NJCAA All-American distinctions
- 19 NFCA All-American accolades
- 88 NJCAA Academic All-American recognitions
- 165 NFCA Academic All-American honors
A five-time Region XI Coach of the Year, Ross was also chosen as a coach for the 2015 NJCAA All-Star Team, which competed at the prestigious Canadian Open in Surrey, British Columbia. Her Hall of Fame induction is a testament not only to her wins and championships but to the lasting impact she has had on student-athletes, colleagues and the NJCAA community.
NJCAA Article: https://www.njcaa.org/sports/sball/2024-25/releases/20250430u1y4zn