2012 Angelo State Softball Recruiting Guide by Angelo State University

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LSC South Champions

LSC Tournament Champions, NCAA Regional Champions

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LSC Tournament Champions, NCAA Regional Champions

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LSC South Champions, LSC Tournament Champions

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LSC South Champions, NCAA Regional Champions

2010 NCAA Division II Regional Champions

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NCAA SOUTH CENTRAL REgION CHAMPIONSHIPS

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LSC South Champions, LSC Tournament Champions, NCAA Regional Champions, NCAA National Champions

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LSC South Co-Champions, LSC Tournament Champions

2009 LSC Champions 2009 NCAA Division II Regional Champions

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RECORD vs. ALL-TIME OPPONENTS

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TRAVIS SCOTT Ask Travis Scott why he coaches and his answer is as simple as his coaching methods. “I do it because I love it.” Scott stresses the importance of fundamentals, and it has paid dividends for Angelo State softball. Under his guidance, the Rambelles have averaged 46 wins per season, hoisted four ncaa Division II South Central Region trophies and made four trips to the ncaa d-ii National

up to asu in 2003. Scott’s record at sosu was 101-50-2 and he earned lsc North Coach of the Year in 2002. Scott’s coaching legacy took roots when he was the head baseball and softball coach at Lone Grove High School in Lone Grove, Okla. His softball teams posted a cumulative record of 165-62, including four 30-plus-win seasons, five district championships, four regional titles and two runner-up finishes in the

Championships, bringing home the national title in 2004. Scott guided asu to five Lone Star Conference Championships and six lsc South Division titles from 2004–11. During his reign, Scott has coached 20 All-Americans, 38 nfca all-region players and 35 All-lsc South Division honorees. In addition, 14 Rambelles have been named Academic All-lsc South under Scott. As a three-time lsc South Coach of the Year, Scott boasts a 370-117 record at asu for a .760 winning percentage. Including his three seasons at Southeastern Oklahoma prior to his arrival in San Angelo, Scott has a career coaching record of 471-167-2 and a .738 winning percentage. He currently ranks 14th in ncaa d-ii in winning percentage among active coaches. A native of Ardmore, Okla., Scott brought a winning tradition with him when he arrived at asu. In his three previous seasons as head coach at Southeastern Oklahoma—his alma mater—Scott claimed three lsc North Division titles and guided the Lady Savages to the South Central Regional Tournament in 2003. His teams also claimed a lsc championship in 2001 and finished as runner-

Class 3A ossaa State Tournament. Seven of his players garnered allstate recognition and 13 received college athletic scholarships. As a high school baseball coach from 1993–2000, Scott posted a 131-74 record and numerous district championships and regional titles.

“I coach because I love it.” SCOT T By the Numbers

Rambelle average wins per season under Travis Scott’s guidance.

4 Number of NCAA Division II

2004 Year the Rambelles brought

South Central Region trophies the Rambelles have won since Scott became coach. home the national title.

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20 Number ofAll-American players

3 Number of times Scott has

South Division titles that Scott has guided the Rambelles to from 2004–11. Scott has coached at ASU.

been named LSC South Coach of the Year.

370-117 Scott’s record at ASU for a .760 winning percentage.

14 Scott’s rank in NCAA

D-II when comparing winning percentages among active coaches.

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His 1997 and 1998 teams were Class 4A state semi-finalists. A skilled baseball player himself, Scott competed at sosu from 1990–92 and was the starting third baseman on the 1990 team that finished fourth at the naia College World Series, where he was named to the all-tournament team and was a Gold Glove recipient. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in health, physical education and dance and a master’s in secondary education-health/physical education from Southeastern Oklahoma. He has three children, step-daughter Kenna Dawn Self, 20, Mickey Ryan Scott, 15, and Gehrig Brooks Scott, 13. ●

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Team W L T Abilene Christian 27 9 0 Alabama-Huntsville 0 1 0 Angelo State 0 2 0 Arkansas-Monticello 1 1 0 Bacone (Okla.) 4 0 0 Bellevue (Neb.) 1 0 0 Bloomsburg 1 0 0 California State-Bakersfield 1 1 0 California State-Dominguez Hills 0 1 0 California State-Stanislaus 1 0 0 Cameron (Okla.) 22 2 0 Central Arkansas 1 0 0 Central Missouri 2 0 0 Central Oklahoma 16 9 0 Colorado-Colorado Springs 1 0 0 Colorado Mines 1 0 0 Colorado State-Pueblo 4 0 0 C.W. Post (N.Y.) 1 0 0 Delta State (Miss.) 1 0 0 Dixie State (Utah) 1 0 0 East Central (Okla.) 13 3 0 East Texas Baptist 1 0 0 Eastern New Mexico 30 4 0 Emporia State (Kan.) 10 6 0 Florida Southern 2 2 0 Fort Hays State (Kan.) 3 1 0 Fort Lewis 1 0 0 Grand Canyon (Ariz.) 1 0 0 Hawaii Pacific 0 1 0 Henderson State (Ark.) 4 1 0 Incarnate Word 24 7 1 Indianapolis (Ind.) 1 0 0 Lincoln (Mo.) 2 0 0 Lock Haven (Pa.) 0 1 0 Mesa State (Colo.) 1 0 0 Metro State 1 0 0 Midwestern State 15 12 0 Minnesota State-Mankato 2 0 0 Missouri-Rolla 1 0 0 Missouri Western State 2 0 0 Montana State-Billings 1 0 0 Nebraska-Omaha 2 1 0 New Mexico Highlands 1 0 0 Newman (Kan.) 4 0 0 North Georgia 0 1 0 Northeastern State (Okla.) 14 7 0 Northwest Missouri State 1 1 0 Oklahoma Baptist 4 1 0 Oklahoma Christian 1 0 0 Oklahoma City 0 1 0 Oklahoma Panhandle 11 0 0 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 5 0 0 Pittsburg State (Kan.) 2 0 0 Regis (Colo.) 1 2 0 San Francisco State 0 1 0 Science & Arts (Okla.) 8 4 0 Shippensburg (Pa.) 2 0 0 South Dakota State 1 0 0 Southern Arkansas 1 2 0 Southeastern Oklahoma 12 3 0 Southwestern Oklahoma 14 1 0 St. Cloud State (Minn.) 1 0 0 St. Edward’s 28 13 1 St. Gregory’s (Okla.) 1 2 0 St. Leo (Fla.) 2 0 0 St. Mary’s 21 13 0 St. Scholastica (Minn.) 1 0 0 Tarleton State 27 15 0 Texas A&M International 11 0 0 Texas A&M-Kingsville 23 10 0 Texas-Permian Basin 12 0 0 Texas Wesleyan 0 4 0 Texas Woman’s 27 5 0 Valdosta State 0 1 0 Washburn (Kan.) 7 2 0 West Alabama 0 1 0 West Florida 0 1 0 West Texas A&M 19 7 0 Western New Mexico 1 0 0 Winona State (Minn.) 2 0 0 TOTAL (11 years) 471 167 2

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KATIE NAUMOFF for the Panthers, including first team honors as a junior. That season, she led the Panthers with a .409 batting average and was named to the AllSouth Region first team by the nfca. In 2009, Naumoff was honored along with head coach Travis Scott and former assistant coach Claudia Lopez as part of the ncaa Division II Coaching Staff of the Year after leading the Rambelles to their third ncaa d-ii South Central Regional title.

Naumoff has been a member of the asu softball coaching staff as first a graduate assistant and then assistant coach since 2008. She joined the Rambelles staff prior to the 2008 season after a standout collegiate playing career at Florida Institute of Technology. In four seasons at Florida Tech, Naumoff posted a .351 career batting average and was a three-time All-Sunshine State Conference pick

An excellent student at Florida Tech, Naumoff was selected to the ssc Commissioner’s Honor Roll in her final three seasons. At the end of her senior season, she was named to the ssc Silver Anniversary Softball Team. A native of Poland, Ohio, Naumoff earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Tech in 2007 and her master’s degree from asu in 2009. ●

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MIRANDA CAMPBELL

of the Year and the cosida/ Daktronics Ron Lenz National Player of the Year in 2010. She also earned a spot on the miaa all-conference team all four years. Campbell also excelled in the classroom at Emporia State. Her numerous academic accolades include espn The Magazine Academic All-District honors, the

Miranda Campbell joined the Rambelles softball coaching staff in the fall of 2010 as the graduate assistant after a successful collegiate career at Emporia State University. In her four seasons at Emporia State, Campbell was a three-time All-America selection and was the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (miaa) Player

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Emporia State Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, Emporia State Dean’s List, nfca Scholar Athlete, miaa Commissioner’s Honor Roll and All-miaa Academic Honor Roll. The Bogata, Texas, native received her bachelor’s degree in health promotion from Emporia State in 2010 and is working toward her master’s degree at Angelo State. ●

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player profiles n High School: Four-year letter winner at Plano Senior High…Fourtime all-district pick in 2008–11, including first-team selections in 2010 and 2011…Team captain from 2008–11…Helped lead the Wildcats to a 5A third-place finish and Region 1-5A championship in 2011…Led Wildcats to bi-district championships in 2008–11…Played club ball for American Freedom Gold Trout (2008–09) and Texas Elite Baker Gold (2009–11).

n 2011: Saw action in 50 games including 35 starts…Batted .195 with a double, rbi and 16 runs scored…Had three multi-hit games.

Jasmaine Moore Position: Outfielder Height: 5-1 Class: Senior Hometown: Pampa, Texas High School: Pampa High

n 2010: Appeared in 45 games as a sophomore with one start…Hit .286 with two doubles and scored 15 runs.

Taylor Jensen

n 2009: Appeared in 46 games as a freshman with two starts…Had a season-high four at-bats and drove in her only run at Texas-Permian Basin on Feb. 27…Collected a season-high two hits versus Texas-Permian Basin on Feb. 14.

Position: Second Base Height: 5-5 Class: Freshman Hometown: Plano, Texas High School: Plano Senior High

n High School: Three-sport standout at Pampa High School… Earned all-district honors as a designated player and outfielder… Led phs to three district titles…Led team to area championship as a senior…Also lettered in basketball and track for the Harvesters.

n Personal: Daughter of Christian and Ame Jensen… Majoring in kinesiology.

n Personal: Daughter of Johnny and Irene Moore. Majoring in kinesiology.

n Prior to ASU: Two-year starter at Paris Junior College…Earned all-conference and all-region honors in 2010 and 2011…Set pjc single-season record with 20 home runs…Named the njcaa Offensive Player of the Week.

Lauren Smith Position: Outfielder Height: 5-5 Class: Junior Hometown: Waxahachie, Texas High School: Cornerstone Christian

n High School: Two-sport athlete at Cornerstone Christian School… Named mvp her junior and senior seasons…Named Freshman of the Year in 2006 and earned all-state honors…Guided the Eagles to a district championship in 2006… Played club ball for Texas Heat, Texas Travelers and Texas Glory.

Claire Molina

n 2011: Posted a 23-8 record as a junior…Had team-best 2.60 era… Held opponents to a .269 batting average in 166.2 innings of work… Notched 149 strikeouts and just 34 walks…Threw 13 complete games…Named to the All-Lone Star Conference first team…Twice named lsc Pitcher of the Week on March 1 and March 29.

n Prior to ASU: Played two years at Midland College and posted a 23-6 record…Threw 106.1 innings Position: Pitcher in 2009 with a 2.37 era…Recorded Height: 5-5 93 strikeouts with only 36 walks… Class: Senior Posted a 13-2 record in 2010 with a Hometown: San Bernardino, Calif. 1.65 era…Struck out 107 batters and High School: Colton High walked just 20 in 97.2 innings of work.

n Personal: Daughter of Clint and Kim Smith…Majoring in business.

n High School: Four-year letter winner at Colton High School… Earned all-county and all-tournament honors in 2006–07…Named All-cbl in 2004–05…Two-time all-area selection in 2004 and 2007…Team captain in 2007–08… Played club ball for oc Elite Gold. n Personal: Daughter of Marc and Kim Molina…Sister, Stacia, played catcher for Morehead State University…Majoring in psychology.

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n 2011: Saw action in 42 games as a freshman, primarily as a pinch runner…Scored 15 runs and had one stolen base…Hit .250 with an on-base percentage of .500.

Luz’Ce Baca Position: Outfielder Height: 5-4 Class: Sophomore Hometown: San Angelo, Texas High School: Central High

n High School: Three-year letter winner at Central High School…Earned second team all-district honors in 2008 and 2010…Received the Holland’s Award in 2008 and 2010…Named academic all-state in 2010…Member of the Umpires Tournament championship team in 2010.

Peyton Hughes Position: Second base Height: 5-7 Class: Freshman Hometown: Kirbyville, Texas High School: Kirbyville High

n Personal: Daughter of John and Cindy Baca… Majoring in kinesiology.

Position: Outfielder Height: 5-3 Class: Junior Hometown: Manor, Texas High School: Manor High

Morgan Spearman

n High School: Four-year letter winner at Manor High School… Two-year first team all-district pick in 2006–07…Named district mvp and won Ruben Reyes Award for Leadership and Hard Work in 2008…Second team all-district in 2009 as a senior… Played club ball for the Texas Outcasts from 2006–09.

Position: Outfielder Height: 5-9 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Kennedale, Texas High School: Kennadale High

n Personal: Daughter of Michael and Connie Davis… Majoring in kinesiology.

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n Personal: Daughter of Wayne and Lana Hughes… Majoring in animal science.

n 2011: Played in 57 games with 53 starts as a freshman…Batted .345 with eight doubles, four home runs and 27 rbis…Recorded 24 walks and a team-best .466 on-base percentage…Registered 12 multi-hit games and seven multi-rbi games.

n Prior to ASU: Two-year starter at Clarendon College…Earned all-conference honorable mention as a freshman in 2010…Hit .342 in 2010 with seven home runs and 37 rbis…Finished her career with 104 hits, 58 rbis, 66 runs scored and nine home runs.

Brittney Davis

n High School: Four-year letter winner at Kirbyville High School… Named all-district utility player in 2008 and all-district second baseman in 2009…Garnered Defensive Player of the Year in 2010…Also a two-year letter winner in volleyball…Class valedictorian…Played club ball for Orange Crush Gold from 2008–11.

n High School: Four-year starter at Kennedale High School… Team captain all four years… Named District 12-3A mvp in 2010…All-state and team mvp in 2010…First team all-district and All-tswa in 2009…Led Wildcats to district and bi-districts titles in 2008…Two-year team captain in basketball…Helped lead Wildcats basketball to a runner-up finish in state tournament…Played club baseball for Texas Elite Gold. n Personal: Daughter of Brad and Barbara Spearman… Majoring in kinesiology.

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player profiles n 2011: Started all 59 games as a junior…Batted .290 with 12 doubles, three home runs and 33 rbis…Had 12 multi-hit games and seven multiRBI games…Led the team in walks with 30…Named to the All-Lone Star Conference second team.

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Position: Third Base Height: 5-7 Class: Senior Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawaii High School: Waipahu High

n Prior to ASU: Played two years at Midland College…In 2010, competed in 50 games and batted .448…Hit 18 doubles, scored 38 runs and had 34 rbis… Played in 78 games in 2009 and hit .446…Recorded 18 doubles, three triples, 58 runs and 62 rbis

Chelsey Walters Position: Shortstop Height: 5-5 Class: Junior Hometown: Odessa, Texas High School: Odessa High

n High School: Lettered all four years at Waipahu High School… Earned oia Red West first team honors in 2006…Helped lead the Marauders to the 2006 hh5a state championship…Garnered oia White West first team honors and named mvp in 2008. n Personal: Daughter of Bemard and Kelani Apo… Majoring in sociology.

n 2011: Started 58 games as a sophomore…Batted .335 with 18 multi-hit games and a 13-game hitting streak—both team highs…Knocked in 36 RBIs and scored a team-high 47 runs…Slugged .454 and had .413 on-base percentage…Smacked 11 doubles, a team-high four triples and one home run…Tabbed Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week on Feb. 16…All-lsc second team selection. n 2010: Started all 65 games as a freshman…Batted .255 with 48 hits, four home runs and 10 doubles… Scored 48 runs and tallied 23 rbis… Named to the All-lsc second team. n High School: Lettered four years at Odessa High School…Batted .453 her senior season…All-district first team selection her final three seasons…Selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association state 4A-5A West All-Star Team as a senior…Named district Offensive mvp as a junior… Won district title and advanced to the state semifinals as a junior and the area finals as a senior… Member, National Honor Society. n Personal: Daughter of Ronnie and Sondra Walters…Majoring in biology. n 2011: Saw action in 20 games as a freshman…Had a .214 batting average with seven RBIs and two runs scored…Hit her first career home run against Texas-Permian Basin on Feb. 6.

n 2011: Appeared in 35 games as a freshman…Posted a 16-4 record with a 2.93 era…Held opponents to a .284 batting average in 138.1 innings pitched… Notched 65 strikeouts and allowed just five home runs… Named Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 22.

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Position: Pitcher Height: 5-4 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Madill, Okla. High School: Madill High

Carly Peters

n High School: Four-year starter at Madill High School…Earned All-Area Super Team honors and allconference honors from 2006–09… Named mvp at Southern Nationals… Helped lead the Wildcats to district titles and regional finals in 2006–08…Played club ball for Oklahoma Jitterbugs Gold.

n High School: Four-year letter winner at James Madison High School…Made the Seguin AllTournament Team in 2010… Mavericks’ team captain in 2009 and 2010…Named academic all-state and first team alldistrict in 2009 and 2010.

Position: First Base Height: 5-11 Class: Sophomore n Personal: Daughter of Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Brian and Marian Peters… High School: James Madison High Majoring in kinesiology.

n Personal: Daughter of Jerry and Terri Pratt…Majoring in kinesiology.

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Position: Second Base Height: 5-9 Class: Senior Hometown: Kalaheo, Hawaii High School: Waimea High

n 2011: Started 57 of 59 contests as a junior…Team-high .600 slugging percentage, 41 rbis and 10 home runs…Named National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Week on Feb. 23… Was 10-for-19 with 11 rbis, two home runs and a 1.000 slugging percentage during the seven-day stretch…Had 13 multi-hit games and eight multi-rbi games…Earned Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week honors on Feb. 22.

Kat Massey

n High School: Helped lead Smithson Valley High School to the 5A state championship in 2009…District and area champs in 2009–10…State quarterfinals in 2010…All-district first team and All-Greater San Antonio All-District first team selection in 2010…Played club ball for Texas Bombers Gold.

Position: Pitcher Height: 5-9 Class: Freshman Hometown: Bulverde, Texas High School: Smithson Valley High

n Prior to ASU: Spent two years at Central Arizona Junior College…In 2009, competed in 44 games and hit .333 with 36 rbis and 28 runs scored…Started all 55 games her sophomore year…Batted .433, knocked in 58 runs and scored 39 times. n High School: Lettered all four years at Waimea High School. n Personal: Daughter of David Tafiti and Jonel Grace…Her aunt, Xan “Alani” Silva, played for Santa Ana College from 1984–85 and played for Team usa in 1990…Majoring in kinesiology.

n 2011: Saw action in 45 games with 30 starts as a sophomore… Hit .196 with nine rbis and 11 runs scored…Smacked two doubles and had a home run on Feb. 6 against St. Edwards…Posted a .250 on-base percentage and a .247 slugging percentage.

n Prior to ASU: Played two years at Odessa College…Garnered all-conference and all-region accolades as a sophomore… Earned honorable mention allconference honors as a freshman.

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n High School: Team captain and second team all-conference as a senior….Garnered allacademic honors and Spirit of the Sport Award…Two-year letter winner in basketball.

Amanda Wilhelm

n 2010: Played in 39 games with 17 starts as a freshman… Batted .270 with two home runs, 15 rbis and 11 runs scored.

Position: Third Base/First Base Height: 5-6 Class: Junior Hometown: Murrieta, Calf. High School: Murrieta Valley

n Personal: Daughter of Craig and Kathy Vanden Bossche… Her brother, Gunner, plays baseball at Cal Baptist… Majoring in computer science.

Position: Outfielder Height: 5-4 Class: Junior Hometown: Round Rock, Texas High School: Round Rock High

n High School: Lettered all four years at Round Rock High School… Batted .365 her sophomore year and .320 her junior season…Named to the North squad for the 2009 Austin Area All-Star Game her senior year…First team all-district as a senior and second team all-district as a sophomore and junior…Academic all-district her last three seasons…Team mvp as a senior…Helped the Dragons to the state playoffs as a sophomore and junior, including the bi-district championship her junior year. n Personal: Daughter of Steven and Laura Wilhelm…Majoring in secondary education.

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player profiles Kacie Easley Position: Catcher Height: 5-6 Class: Junior Hometown: Temple, Texas High School: Temple High

n 2011: Started all 59 games as a sophomore…Hit .315 with a .494 slugging percentage, .411 on-base percentage, 12 doubles and six home runs…Team-high 11 multi-rbi games…12 multi-hit games…Walk-off two-rbi double against Incarnate Word on March 19…Garnered All-Lone Star Conference second team honors. n 2010: Appeared in all 65 games with 64 starts as a freshman…Batted .340 with 67 hits…Led the team with 16 home runs, 69 rbis, 129 total bases and .655 slugging percentage…Had a team-high 11 total bases against eastern New Mexico on March 19… First team All-American…Named Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year and first team All-lsc.

n Prior to ASU: Played at Northeast Texas Community College in 2010–11…Named to the All-Region XIV Team and the Region XIV All-Star Team in 2011…Garnered second team All-America honors in 2011…earned second team all-conference and Region XIV Player of the Week honors.

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Position: First Base/Utility Height: 6-0 Class: Junior Hometown: Springtown, Texas High School: Springtown High

n High School: Was a two-sport athlete at Springtown High School… Named softball mvp in 2007–08… Tabbed the Porcupine’s Offensive Player of the Year from 2006–09… First team all-district 2006–08… Team Newcomer of the Year in 2006. n Personal: Daughter of Dwayne and Sandy Breshears… Majoring in kinesiology.

n High School: Lettered all four years at Temple High School…Named first team all-district and softball mvp her final three years…earned the team Big Stick Award her freshman year…District Newcomer of the Year as a freshman…Played club ball for Texas Stix from 2007–09. n Personal: Daughter of Terry and Sherry easley…Majoring in history.

meet our mascot

Pride. Tradition. dominic Family. A purebred Rambouillet ram, Dominic

The ﬁrst Rambouillet ram “Shorty”

stands as a proud symbol of Angelo

was donated to the college in 1940 by

State University and the institution´s ties to the region and its people.

daughters attending the school. Jones´

A domesticated breed originating in Spain over two centuries ago, the Rambouillet are

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area rancher D.T. Jones, who had two generosity typiﬁed the West Texas spirit and the support ASU has had throughout

compact, white-wooled sheep with rams

its history from the people of San

that proudly carry long, curving horns.

Angelo and the surrounding area. ●

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ALEXIS WING

CAT MORENO

KARI GALM

BRITTNEY CARGILL Third Team: 2007

First Team: 2007, 2010 Third Team: 2011

Second Team: 2007, 2008, 2009

ALIX DEAN

SANDY JAMES

SARAH DEMOSS

KACIE EASLEY

First Team: 2003, 2004

Second Team: 2007 First Team: 2008

Third Team: 2009 First Team: 2010

MELISSA RODRIGUEZ

OVERALL BREAKDOWN FIRST TEAM: 8 SECOND TEAM: 7 THIRD TEAM: 5

Third Team: 2003

KAYCEE TAYLOR

Second Team: 2009

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record book INDIVIDUAL BATTING—GAME Hits 5, by Kristen Frye vs. UTPB (2-1-08)

Walks 5, Cat Moreno vs. Texas Woman’s (4-7-03) 5, Cat Moreno vs. ACU (4-26-03)

At Bats 6, by several players (last: Lori Hernandez vs. ENMU, (3-19-04)

Stolen Bases 4, Alexis Wing, three times 4, Kandace Kubat vs. Cameron (2-5-07) 4, Leina Braxton vs. Fort Lewis (5-7-08)

Doubles 7, vs. Colorado State-Pueblo (2-4-05) 7, vs. Eastern New Mexico (4-9-11)

INDIVIDUAL FIELDING—GAME Putouts 19, Julia Monsivais vs. ENMU (3-19-04)

(5.0 IP, 2-15-02) Jessica Atchley vs. Southeastern Okla. (4.2 IP, 2-15-02) Claudia Lopez vs. Tarleton State (5.0 IP, 3-28-03) Claudia Lopez vs. Ouachita Baptist (5.0 IP, 3-15-04) Rachel Walck (4.0 IP) and Kari Galm vs. Tarleton State (1.0 IP, 4-14-06) Kari Galm vs. Montana State-Billings (5.0 IP, 2-15-07) April Haywood vs. Texas-Permian Basin (5.0 IP, 2-27-09)

Triples 2, Michelle Hofmann vs. TAMK (2-2-03) 2, Michelle Hofmann vs. Inc. Word (3-25-03) 2, Leina Braxton vs. UTPB (2-3-07)

Assists 9, Macy Baker vs. UCO (3-5-06) 9, Kari Galm vs. ENMU (3-8-08)

HITTING—TEAM Hits 23, vs. West Texas A&M (3-22-09)

Batting Average .583 (21-of-36), vs. UTPB (2-1-08)

INDIVIDUAL PITCHING—GAME Innings Pitched 10.2, C. Nelson vs. North Georgia (5-22-09)

At Bats 46, vs. Emporia State (5-9-09)

Stolen Bases 11, vs. Ouachita Baptist (2-23-03)

Home Runs 3, Laura Lopez vs. WT A&M (3-22-09)

Strikeouts 15, Claudia Lopez vs. ENMU (3-19-04)

Runs 21, vs. West Texas A&M (3-9-07) 21, vs. Texas-Permian Basin (2-1-08)

FIELDING—TEAM Putouts 33, vs. Eastern New Mexico (3-19-04)

Total Bases 13, Laura Lopez vs. WT A&M (3-22-09)

No-Hitters Collin Lange vs. Northeastern State

Runs Batted In 20, vs. Fort Hays State (2-23-07)

Assists 20, vs. Northeastern State (5-10-07)

Runs 5, Brittany Welch vs. ENMU (4-21-06) 5, L. Lopez vs. West Texas A&M (3-22-09) Runs Batted In 7, M. Pumphrey vs. WT A&M (3-22-09) Doubles 3, Macy Baker vs. WT A&M (3-9-07)

Hit By Pitch 3, Leina Braxton vs. ENMU (2-3-07)

Triples 3, vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville (2-22-03) 3, vs. Texas Woman’s (5-2-03) Home Runs 9, vs. West Texas A&M (3-22-09) Total Bases 55, vs. West Texas A&M (3-22-09) Walks 12, vs. Eastern New Mexico (4-8-11)

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS HITTING (CAREER) Highest Batting Avg. (min. 250 AB) 1. .454 ALEXIS WING............... (249-549) ......... 2002–04 2. .402 KANDACE KUBAT ........ (170-423) .........2006–07 3. .382 KAYCEE TAYLOR .......... (209-537) ..........2007–11 4. .370 MACY BAKER ............... (265-717) .........2006–09 5. .366 ALIX DEAN................... (210-566) ..........2008–11

Highest On-Base Pct. (min. 250 AB) 1. .492 ALEXIS WING................. (549 AB) ......... 2002–04 2. .474 KAYCEE TAYLOR ............ (537 AB) ..........2007–11 3. .466 MACY BAKER ................. (717 AB) .........2006–09 4. .454 KANDACE KUBAT ........... (423 AB) ..........2006-07 5. .426 ALIX DEAN ......................(752 AB) ..........2008–11

Highest Slugging Pct. (min. 250 AB) 1. .621 MACY BAKER ................. (717 AB) .........2006–09 2. .587 CHRISTEL NEAL ............ (286 AB) .........2005–06 3. .581 KACIE EASLEY................ (365 AB) ......2010-PRES 4. .573 KAYCEE TAYLOR ............. (715 AB) ..........2007–11 5. .571 LAURA LOPEZ ................ (473 AB) ......... 2007–09

Most Games Played 1. 244 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 2. 242 WHITNEY MEEKS....................................2005–08 3. 241 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 4. 240 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 5. 238 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08

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Double Plays Turned 3, vs. Science & Arts Okla. (2-5-06) 3, Eastern New Mexico (4-22-06) PITCHING—TEAM Innings Pitched 11.0, vs. Eastern New Mexico (3-19-04) Strikeouts 19, vs. Eastern New Mexico (3-19-04) INDIVIDUAL HITTING—SEASON At Bats: 228, Kandace Kubat (2007) Hits: 93, Alexis Wing (2003) Runs: 68, Sandy James (2009) Runs Batted In: 63, Kacie Easley (2010) Doubles: 22, Alix Dean (2010) Triples: 7, Michelle Hofmann (2003) Home Runs: 25, Sandy James (2009) Total Bases: 175, Sandy James (2009) Batting Average: .463, Alexis Wing (2003) Slugging Percentage: .893, Sandy James (2009) Walks: 81, Cat Moreno (2003) Intentional Walks: 27, Cat Moreno (2003) Stolen Bases: 58, Alexis Wing (2003) On-Base Percentage: .581, Cat Moreno

(2003) Games Played: 66, Leina Braxton, Whitney Meeks, Kaycee Taylor (2007) Games Started: 66, L. Braxton, K. Taylor (2007) Plate Appearances: 258, K. Kubat (2007) Hit By Pitch: 31, Leina Braxton (2007) Sacriﬁce Hits: 14, Laura Lopez (2009) Sacriﬁce Flys: 4, Macy Baker (2006); Whitney Meeks (2008) INDIVIDUAL FIELDING—SEASON Fielding Percentage: 1.000, Dora Pichardo (2002), Stacy Broman (2004), Whitney Meeks (2006) Total Chances: 486, Sandy James (2009) Putouts: 451, Sandy James (2009) Assists: 151, Macy Baker (2007) Pickoffs: 4, Cara Redmond (2005) INDIVIDUAL PITCHING—SEASON Earned Run Average: 1.24, Kari Galm (2008) Wins: 32, Kari Galm (2007 & 2008) Innings Pitched: 255.2, Chelsea Nelson

Most Hits 1. 275 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 2. 273 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 3. 265 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 4. 260 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 5. 249 ALEXIS WING.......................................... 2002–04 Most Doubles 1. 65 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 2. 62 BRITTNEY CARGILL .................................2005-08 3. 58 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 4. 57 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 5. 44 WHITNEY MEEKS.....................................2005-08 Most Triples 1. 9 WHITNEY MEEKS....................................2005–08 9 MICHELLE HOFMANN............................. 2002–04 3. 7 SARAH DEMOSS .................................... 2009–10 7 LEINA BRAXTON .................................... 2007–08 7 ALEXIS WING.......................................... 2002–04 Most Home Runs 1. 39 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 2. 30 LAURA LOPEZ ........................................ 2007–09 3. 25 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 25 SANDY JAMES ..............................................2009 5. 24 CAT MORENO .........................................2003–04 Most RBIs 1. 220 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 2. 183 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 3. 177 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 4. 163 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 5. 133 LAURA LOPEZ ........................................ 2007–09 Most Total Bases 1. 445 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 2. 410 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 3. 396 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 4. 391 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 5. 320 WHITNEY MEEKS....................................2005–08 Most Walks 1. 123 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 123 CAT MORENO .........................................2003–04 3. 114 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 4. 93 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 5. 68 LAURA LOPEZ ........................................ 2007–09 Most Times Hit By Pitch 1. 41 LEINA BRAXTON .................................... 2007–08 2. 32 MEGAN PUMPHREY................................ 2009–10 3. 23 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 23 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 5. 21 DEESHANALYNN TAFITI ................................ 2011

(2010) Strikeouts: 221, Claudia Lopez (2004) Win Percentage: .889 (32-4), K. Galm (2008) Shutouts: 12, Kari Galm (2008) Games Started: 36, Kari Galm (2007) and Chelsea Nelson (2010) Complete Games: 31, Kari Galm (2007) Appearances: 49, Chelsea Nelson (2010) Saves: 6, Colin Chelsea Nelson (2010) TEAM HITTING—SEASON Hits: 613, 2007 At Bats: 1,806, 2007 Runs: 465, 2007 Runs Batted In: 405, 2007 Doubles: 108, 2010 Triples: 18, 2003 Home Runs: 91, 2009 Total Bases: 940, 2009 Walks: 224, 2007 Intentional Walks: 29, 2003 Hit By Pitch: 64, 2007 Batting Average: .339, 2007 Slugging Percentage: .565, 2009 On-Base Percentage: .409, 2008

Most Sacriﬁce Flies 1. 9 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 9 WHITNEY MEEKS....................................2005–08 3. 6 KAYCEE TAYLOR ..2007–PRESENT 6 ANDREA PAYAN ......................................2003–05 Most Sacriﬁce Hits 1. 9 WHITNEY MEEKS....................................2005–08 9 MACY BAKER .........................................2006–09 3. 8 KAYCEE TAYLOR ......................................2007–11 4. 7 ALIX DEAN...............................................2008–11 5. 6 ANDREA PAYAN ......................................2003–05 Most Stolen Bases 1. 152 ALEXIS WING ................ (152-177) ......... 2002–04 2. 101 KANDACE KUBAT ......... (101-114) .........2006–07 3. 80 NICOLE SMITH ................ (80-89) ......... 2009–10 4. 74 SARAH DEMOSS ..............(74-87) ......... 2009–10 5. 61 KRISTEN FRYE ..................(61-76) ..........2007–10 PITCHING (CAREER) Lowest ERA (min. 200 IP) 1. 2.00 CLAUDIA LOPEZ ............ (377.1 IP) .........2003–04 2. 2.07 KARI GALM................... (661.0 IP) .........2005–08 3. 2.45 CHELSEA NELSON ....... (487.2 IP) ......... 2009–10 Lowest Opponent Batting Avg. (min. 200 IP) 1. .209 CLAUDIA LOPEZ ............ (377.1 IP) .........2003–04 2. .232 APRIL HAYWOOD .......... (312.0 IP) ......... 2009–10 3. .242 CHELSEA NELSON ........ (487.2 IP) ......... 2009–10 Fewest Walks Allowed/7 inn game (min. 200 IP) 1. 1.56 KARI GALM................... (661.0 IP) .........2005–08 2. 2.15 BRITTNEY CARGILL ...... (459.2 IP) .........2005–08 3. 2.17 CHELSEA NELSON ....... (487.2 IP) ......... 2009–10 Most Strikeouts/7 inn game (min. 200 IP) 1. 7.16 CLAUDIA LOPEZ ............ (377.1 IP) .........2003–04 2. 5.47 APRIL HAYWOOD .......... (312.0 IP) ......... 2009–10 3. 5.12 CHELSEA NELSON ....... (487.2 IP) ......... 2009–10 Most Wins 1. 84 KARI GALM....................... (84-20) .........2005–08 2. 60 CHELSEA NELSON ............(60-15) ......... 2009–10 3. 52 BRITTNEY CARGILL ..........(52-17) .........2005–08 4. 49 CLAUDIA LOPEZ ............... (49-11) .........2003–04 5. 36 APRIL HAYWOOD ............... (36-9) ......... 2009–10

Stolen Bases: 148, 2010 Sacriﬁces: 81, 2007 TEAM FIELDING—SEASON Fielding Percentage: .968, 2008 and 2010 Total Chances: 2,084, 2007 Putouts: 1,312, 2007 Assists: 676, 2007 Pickoffs: 7, 2005 TEAM PITCHING—SEASON Earned Run Average: 1.67, 2004 Innings Pitched: 437.1, 2007 Strikeouts: 349, 2004 Shutouts: 19, 2003 Complete Games: 50, 2007 Saves: 7, 2010 TEAM MISCELLANEOUS—SEASON Consecutive Wins: 20, 2003 & 2004 Most Games Played: 66, 2007 Most Wins: 53, 2007 Fewest Losses: 9, 2003 Win Percentage: .847 (50-9), 2003

Most Appearances 1. 135 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 2. 94 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 3. 92 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 4. 76 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 5. 68 APRIL HAYWOOD .................................... 2009–10 Most Games Started 1. 103 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 2. 74 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 3. 69 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 4. 62 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 5. 50 APRIL HAYWOOD .................................... 2009–10 Most Complete Games 1. 66 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 2. 48 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 3. 45 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 4. 33 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 5. 23 APRIL HAYWOOD .................................... 2009–10 Most Shutouts 1. 22 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 2. 16 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 3. 9 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 4. 8 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 5. 6 ARIN SPENCE ................................................2004 Most Innings Pitched 1. 661.0 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 2. 487.2 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 3. 459.2 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08 4. 377.1 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 5. 312.0 APRIL HAYWOOD .................................... 2009–10 Most Strikeouts 1. 386 CLAUDIA LOPEZ .....................................2003–04 2. 357 CHELSEA NELSON ................................. 2009–10 3. 315 KARI GALM.............................................2005–08 4. 244 APRIL HAYWOOD .................................... 2009–10 5. 199 BRITTNEY CARGILL ................................2005–08

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athletic facilities asu Softball Complex

The Angelo State Rambelles compete at the asu Softball Complex, located southwest of the asu Soccer Field on Victory Lane. The field features a natural grass outfield and an infield specially constructed by Fielder’s Choice of Houston. The complex was redesigned from its previous use as an intramural field to meet collegiate specifications and designs. The field and adjacent soccer complex were renovated at a cost of $300,000 with work completed in November of 2001. The dimensions measure 190 feet to left and right field, and 220 feet to straight-away center. Other features include dugouts with team bathrooms and washrooms, team benches, bag and bat storage areas and an area for miscellaneous equipment. There is also a press box overlooking home plate with seating for six, a concession stand and a miniathletic training facility with an area for pre-game preparation and injury treatment. A major renovation of the facility seating and fan amenities was completed in 2006. Fans are kept up to date with a complete sound and public

address system and a deluxe inning-by-inning scoreboard. The field also has batting cages and warm-up bullpens for players to prepare for games, as well as a padded and wind-screened fence to provide an ideal playing facility. The complex hosted the 2007, 2008 and 2009 ncaa Division II South Central Regional Tournaments. The Rambelles also boast

one of the finest locker room facilities in ncaa Division II softball in the state-of-the-art Junell Center/Stephens Arena. The facility features deluxe lockers, a team meeting room and a study lounge. The oak-trimmed lockers have dressing lights, electrical outlets and a seating area for each player. The lounge area has several bulletin boards used by the team for motivational posters, team

information and other decorative items. When the Rambelles aren’t relaxing, they can watch game film in the meeting room, and there are Internet hookups in the lounge so they can work on homework or research while waiting for practice. In addition, the area houses several of the awards and trophies the team and individuals have won throughout the brief history of the Rambelles program. ●

State-of-the-Art Facilities Clockwise from left n Junell Center/Stephens Arena weight room n Softball field at sunset n Dugout featuring creature comforts such as washrooms, bathrooms and storage

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one for the ages A L O O K B A C K AT T H E 2 0 0 4 C H A M P I O N S H I P R U N

Angelo State softball became one of the fastest programs to earn a national title in ncaa competition as the Rambelles claimed the national crown in 2004, just three years after the team’s reinstatement. Below is a game-by-game recap of asu’s run for the 2004 ncaa Division II National Championship. RAMBELLES WIN OPENER, 2-1

A sacrifice fly by senior outfielder Stacy Broman drove in the winning run as the Rambelles downed Shippensburg, 2-1, in the opening round. Senior pitcher Claudia Lopez tossed a four-hit complete game striking out 12 Lady Raiders as asu won its first-ever ncaa D-II World Series game. The contest was a scoreless battle until the top of the sixth inning, when Shippensburg capitalized on a base hit and a Rambelles error to take a 1-0 lead. The Rambelles rebounded in the bottom of the inning as the top of the batting order responded to the call. Senior Alexis Wing reached on a single to shallow left field, stole second and scored a single by senior Michelle Hofmann. Hofmann advanced to third base after an outfield error by the Lady Raiders, and scored the go-ahead run later in the frame on Broman’s deep fly out. Lopez then retired the Shippensburg side in order in the seventh, collecting one strike out and a pair of ground outs to ice the victory. ASU DEFEATS FLORIDA SOUTHERN, 2-1

The Rambelles held on to a late lead while dealing with Mother Nature in their 2-1 win over Florida Southern in second-round action. asu struck first on a bases-loaded ground out by Diana Faulkner that brought in Arin Spence. That lead was extended to 2-0 in the following frame as pinch runner Sarah Woodman scored from second base on an infield single by Spence.

The Moccasins picked up their only run of the game as Katie Brandon scored on an rbi single by Sarah Kohlbrenner in the bottom of the sixth inning. A 20-minute rain delay added drama to the looming seventh inning. When action resumed, the Rambelles put the first two runners on base, but were unable to plate an insurance run. Florida Southern had some late life as Stacy Gross reached on a one-out walk, but Spence retired the next two batters on a ground out and a pop up. Spence allowed just six hits to the Mocs while striking out four to pick up the victory.

Andrea Payan led off with a single to left. After a fielder’s choice and a fly out, the Rambelles were down to their final out. Hofmann then singled to center field to set up Faulkner’s go-ahead long ball. The Huskies loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh with a single and a pair of walks, but asu relief pitcher Arin Spence dashed the hopes of a Huskies win and ended the game by inducing a ground out and a fly out to wrap up the dramatic victory. MORENO HOMERS TO SECURE COMEBACK, 4-2

FAULKNER BOOSTS ASU TO 4-2 WIN

Senior shortstop Diana Faulkner saved the day for asu, hitting a towering three-run homer to left field that put the Rambelles up for good in the top of the seventh as they defeated St. Cloud State, 4-2. The Rambelles took an early lead on a solo home run by senior center fielder Michelle Hofmann. Their hopes of a big first inning, however, were dashed with a ground out and pop out after three hits in the frame. St. Cloud State rebounded quickly as the Huskies’ leadoff hitter, Abby Velta, reached base on an infield single to left and advanced to second on an overthrow. She then stole third base and eventually scored on another asu throwing error. In the fourth inning, St. Cloud took a 2-1 lead on an rbi single by Megan Fuches. The Rambelles loaded the bases in the fifth inning in an attempt to respond, but a pair of ground outs thwarted the rally. An inning-ending double play in the sixth held asu at bay for another frame, and then the Rambelles defense turned in a spectacular 1-6-3 double play in the bottom of the sixth to remain within one run. In the top of the seventh, the drama ensued as senior right fielder

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After dropping a 7-0 decision to Florida Southern, the Rambelles had a second chance at a national championship and took advantage with a 7-3 victory to claim the crown in the “if” game. asu’s offense surged early, scoring efficiently in the top of the first. Senior Alexis Wing reached on a walk, stole second and scored on an fsc error. The Mocs replied with a run in the bottom of the first as leadoff hitter Krista Bradley reached on an error and later scored on a single. But, the Mocs stranded two runners, and the game was tied at the end of the first, 1-1. The Rambelles started the second inning in style as on the first pitch Cat Moreno cranked a solo home run to deep center that bounced off the television truck. After a pair of singles by senior Andrea Payan and Wing, Hofmann—who was named tournament mvp—stretched the Rambelles lead to 5-1 with a three-run blast, her fourth home run during the World Series. asu opened up the fourth inning with a double by senior Jaime McGalliard. Three batters later, Wing knocked in McGalliard with a ground out giving the Rambelles a 6-1 cushion. Hofmann then drove in freshman Arin Spence with a single up the middle to complete asu’s scoring. Florida Southern scored a run in the seventh inning, but senior pitcher Claudia Lopez closed out the game to bring the national championship to San Angelo. ●

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Helping our student-athletes achieve academic success is essential for our program. In addition to having academic resources within the Athletics Department, our athletes also receive assistance from other programs available to all ASU students.

Athletic Study Center

Mentorship

The goal of the Athletic Study Center is to act as the primary academic support contact for student-athletes. The center holds the office of the Athletic Academic Coordinator (acc) for easy visibility and reach. The center houses laptop computers, printers, and individual and collaborative work stations.

The acc provides weekly sessions with mentors for student-athletes identified as “at-risk” based on acc and coach recommendations. During the sessions, grade updates and upcoming assignments are discussed. Assignments are reviewed and study plans are implemented if necessary.

Advising

Free tutoring is available for studentathletes in Angelo State University’s Tutor Center. In addition to having tutors available for nearly every general education class as well as many upper-level classes, specialized tutoring units include the Math lab, Writing Center, Modern Language tutoring, Accounting lab and Supplemental Instruction (si). The si program offers extracurricular peer tutoring groups for traditionally tough classes. Study sessions are led by students who have completed and earned high grades in the courses. si sessions are conducted multiple times throughout the week. ●

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During each semester, the acc surveys the professors of each student-athlete three times. In each grade check, professors are asked to provide academic progress information such as attendance, current grade, at-risk or not, and any additional comments.

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ncaa rules. The Athletic Foundation also provides funding in support of recruiting the next generation of Rams and ’Belles, life skills programming for student-athletes, academic support for student-athletes, and other initiatives important to the welfare of student-athletes and the success of athletic teams. ●

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In 2004, senior outfielder Michelle Hofmann became asu’s first softball cosida Academic All-American with her third-team selection. The next season, senior shortstop Stephanie Fofi doubled asu’s Academic AllAmericans with a second-team selection. The latest player to garner academic All-American honors was Alix Dean, who is a two-time recipient. She garnered second-team honors in 2010 as a junior before claiming first-team recognition in 2011. Hofmann was a first team All-Lone Star Conference South Division outfield selection in 2004, and named to the All-South Central Region first team from the nfca. In addition, she was a first team Academic All-lsc South pick and Academic All-District VI selection with a 3.83 grade point average in kinesiology. Hofmann was named the ncaa Tournament mvp after batting .500 for the tournament (8-of-16) with three home runs, a double and seven runs batted in. She scored five runs in the tournament, and belted a three-run

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Abilene Christian Abilene, Texas Angelo State San Angelo, Texas Cameron university Lawton, Oklahoma Eastern New Mexico Portales, New Mexico Midwestern State Wichita Falls, Texas university of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas Tarleton State Stephenville, Texas Texas A&M-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas Texas Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Denton, Texas West Texas A&M Canyon, Texas

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raised money for breast cancer and young adult cancer, and worked at a soup kitchen along with a canned food drive. “We have great support from our community here in San Angelo, and we feel it’s important to do what we can to give back,” said head coach Travis Scott. “It’s important for our players to use their abilities as student-athletes to make a positive effect on a young person’s life.” ●

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