Winthrop University Athletics

Ronda Cline (Class of 1984) was named an NAIA First Team All-American in 1983 and 1984 after helping lead the Winthrop softball team to back-to-back NAIA World Series. She was also an NAIA All-District 6 selection in 1983 and 1984 and was named to the District 6 All-Tournament Team both years. She ranks eighth on the Winthrop career list for triples with eight and ranks sixth on the career list for most triples in a season with six in 1984. She also hit .387 in that year and led the team in total bases. In 1983, she led the team in hitting with a .373 average, 11 doubles, 47 hits and 58 total bases. Following graduation, Cline joined the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department where she has served for 30 years and will retire in December. She also remained active in athletics and played professional women’s football with the Carolina Queens from 2006 through 2008.