By: Jeff Evans, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Western Washington University softball team has a pair of players listed on the 2024 Tucci/NFCA DII Player & Pitcher of the Year Watchlist revealed on Thursday. Freshman pitcher Kaiana Kong and sophomore shortstop Hailey Rath were among 120 players across the nation to be included on the first edition of the list, with 15 players selected from each of the eight regions across the country in NCAA Division II. Kong (Ewa Beach, HI/Campbell HS) has made 14 pitching appearances for the Vikings, all coming in relief. Kong is…