NATCHITOCHES – The progress towards Northwestern State softball's indoor batting cages took a big step forward on Friday thanks to a $10,000 donation from a die-hard Demon.

Jill Cantrell Morrison, originally from Marthaville, loves NSU and loves sports. She has been on the Demons Unlimited Foundation board since 2010 and has an endowed scholarship, which benefits a student athlete. 
 
The softball program at NSU has been planning facilities upgrades for some time. Work has begun to expand and enclose the pitching/batting cages and improve the sidewalks around the field, among other things. 
 
"I'm thrilled my family can contribute to these improvements for NSU softball." Morrison said. "We know the importance of athletics to the university and are honored to be part of the Demons' long-standing traditions."
 
Morrison also serves on the NSU Foundation board where she, along with her extended family, have another endowed scholarship that benefits students from Marthaville.
 
"We would like to thank NSU alum and board member Jill Morrison, her husband Dave and their children Madelyn and Nicholas for their gift to support our indoor batting/pitching cage project," Director of Athletics Keven Bostian said. "Your support is greatly appreciated."
 
She currently lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Dave, and two children, Madelyn and Nicholas. Madelyn plays club softball and volleyball, in addition to school volleyball and Nick plays select baseball and wrestles for his school club team. 
 
They are proud of their ties to Northwestern State, Natchitoches and Marthaville, and come "home" as often as possible.