DIGEST

Ronney Jenkins of BYU, the Western Athletic Conference’s top rusher as a sophomore this season with 1,307 yards, and defensive back Heshimu Robertson will not play in the Liberty Bowl, Coach LaVell Edwards announced Wednesday night.

Edwards declined further comment on the situation, but a source close to the team said Jenkins, from Hueneme High, and Robertson had violated the Mormon school’s honor code, which includes prohibitions on premarital sex and the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.

The violations are Jenkins’ second in 17 months, putting his future with the Cougars in serious jeopardy. He was suspended for the 1997 season because of undisclosed violations.

SOFTBALL

Barbara Jordan, a three-time NCAA Division II All-American at Cal State Northridge and an Olympic alternate, has been hired to coach the Westlake High softball team.

Jordan, a graduate of Granada Hills High, played at Northridge from 1984-87. She is in the top 10 on Matador career lists in games played, at-bats, hits, runs, stolen bases and sacrifices.

FYI

Cal State Northridge is offering dinner, bus transportation and tickets to the men’s basketball game against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night.

Information: (818) 677-3215.