Sami Strinz-Ward

Free agent. Ryli and Hayli's mom. Randy‘s better half. Native Oregonian.

[Jennifer Coffindaffer @CoffindafferFBI]

This is so wrong.

A drunk driver hit a bus load of unsuspecting college softball players in Oregon. The crash resulted in 2 dead and many injured.

One person who lost her life has a relative on this platform.

Authorities just reached a plea agreement with the person responsible for wreck and for killing these innocents. The drunk driver will receive only 20 years. That means in only about 10 years, they will likely released.

10 years for 2 beautiful souls.

Their lives were worth more, IMV.

Rest in peace, Jami Strinz (coach) and Kiley Jones (Freshman athlete).
https://t.co/pEhilYsydi

[Sami Strinz-Ward @CoachStrinz]

Thank you @sportsiren for the love and support for my sister, niece and the @uccriverhawks softball team. You are a treasure and we are so grateful!

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation.

We will never forget their sacrifice, and we will continue to carry on their legacy, today and always.

#MemorialDay

[Umpqua RiverHawks @uccriverhawks]

Proud to share our 2025 NWAC All-South Region Softball honorees:

Coach Jami Strinz – Honorary Coach of the Year
Kiley Jones – Honorary Player of the Year
Bella Garza – First-Team Outfield
Ella Wright – Second-Team Infield

Go Hawks!

[CorningRedBaronsSoftball @RedBaronsSB]

Today we play for our JUCO softball sisters at Umpqua CC. You are in our thoughts & prayers 🙏💔💚 #UCCStrong #NJCAA #uccriverhawks

[matt gregg @_mgregg50]

Game day for our Warner Pac Softball team! Today we remember the tragedy that struck the Umpqua CC community. We dedicate this game to the Riverhawk Softball family and let you all know we are thinking of you. #UCCStrong. @wpuknights

[South Dakota Softball @SDCoyotesSB]

It’s bigger than the game, @uccriverhawks! #UCCStrong💚

#GoYotes x #WeAreSouthDakota

[Velvet Rumor @legitsci]

https://t.co/3YAf60u0QS 💔🌟 Tragedy struck the Umpqua Community College family as beloved coach Jami Strinz and talented freshman player Kiley Nevaeh Jones lost their lives in a heartbreaking bus accident. 🚍💔 The community is united in grief, rallying around the families and teammates affected, as they navigate this unimaginable loss together. 🌈💪 With support services in place, the college emphasizes the importance of holding space for reflection and healing during this difficult time. 🙏✨ How do you think we can best support those grieving in our communities? #UmpquaCommunity #LoveAndSupport #GriefAndHealing

[Sami Strinz-Ward @CoachStrinz]

Such a great article on my sister

[John Canzano @johncanzanobft]

It’s how we live (not how we die) that matters.

A community college tragedy and the questions it left behind: https://t.co/M9Y0o5zkSS

[Bleacher Seat PBP - Casey at The Mic @caseykahler]

@johncanzanobft Mercy. Tragic and Sad beyond words. Just read this now. Lifting up Coach Strinz family and Riley Jones family in prayer. May this beautiful souls rest in peace. Will be praying for the survivors. So sad. Beautifully written peace amidst the awful story.

[celeste de leon berouty @CBerouty]

@ascarborough https://t.co/Ohx2QpH4mm Sami Strinz-Wars, Jami’s sister link to Go Fund Me for Sari, Jami’s sister - please pass along if you would.

[Amanda Scarborough @ascarborough]

My heart hurts seeing this.

I can’t even imagine.

Prayers for these families, teammates and this community.

https://t.co/t3JIWm1Lw1

[LATech Softball Fans @ladytechsterfan]

Sami is a former @LATechSB asst. coach. Sympathy to the Strinz family in the loss of Coach Jami Strinz & a player of Umpqua Commun. College, OR.

[Rhiannon Potkey @RPotkey]

“She connected with so many people and made all these people feel so valued and seen. That is her legacy.”

Jami Strinz leaves behind a daughter and hundreds of others she embraced as her own children.
https://t.co/by3CaGBAJ6

[Western Oregon Wolves Athletics @WOU_Wolves]

Western Oregon Athletics is deeply saddened by the passing of former Wolves assistant softball coach and administrator Jami Strinz.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her and UCC student-athlete Kiley Jones' loved ones during this difficult time.

[KEZI 9 NEWS @KEZI9]

The Thurston High School Softball team has ties to UCC coach Jami Strinz who played a huge role in softball across the Pacific Northwest. https://t.co/EOJGvpI6b3

[Bradley Softball @BradleySoftball]

Bradley Softball is saddened to learn of the passing of alumna Jami Strinz, who tragically lost her life on April 18.

Jami was a valued member of the Bradley Softball family, and our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.

[D1Softball @D1Softball]

Jami Strinz dedicated her life to helping others. The coach and single mother died last Friday night in an automobile crash involving the Umpqua Community College softball team.

https://t.co/7MsTVmsz9o

[Umpqua RiverHawks @uccriverhawks]

Last night, our UCC community came together to honor Coach Jami Strinz and Kiley Jones, the UCC Softball team, and all those impacted. Thank you for showing up with love and support. We will move forward together, carrying their light with us. #UCCFamily 💚🦅

[Sami Strinz-Ward @CoachStrinz]

Thank you Mike

[Texas Softball @TexasSoftball]

thinkin' of you, @umpquacc 💚