2010 University of the Ozarks Softball Media Guide

2010 Media Guide

#3 Stephany Henson

#21 Nicole Ashley

University of the Ozarks

#25 Morgan Goates

#8 Kelsey Mefford #21 Nicole Ashley

#12 Sarah Otteman

#7 Julie Wilkinson

#3 Stephany Henson

#29 Kelsey Stephens

#6 Rebecca Groff

#20 Emily Burns

#17 Colbey Russo

#9 Kaci Foster

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Table of Contents University of the Ozarks Location. . . . . . . . . .Clarksville, Arkansas (7,719) Founded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1834 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady Eagles School Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple & Gold Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hurie Field Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 National Affiliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA III Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . American Southwest President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Rick Niece Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmy Clark Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ozarks.edu Team Information 09 Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 (.125) 09 Conference Record. . . . . . . . . . . .3-21 (.125) Home/Away/Neutral . . . . . . . . . . .1-15/2-16/2-4 09 Conference Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . .None Returning Starters/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/2 Lettermen Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/10 Program History All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-212-1 (.354) First Season of NCAA III Softball . . . . . . . . . .2001 ASC Tournament Appearances . . . . . . . . None ASC Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None NCAA Tournament Appearances . . . . . . .None Winning Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two Coaching Staff Head Coach . .Elizabeth Caroscio (5th season) Alma Mater, Yr. . . . . . . . . . . SUNY Geneseo, ‘02 Record at School . . . . . . . . . .50-107 (4 seasons) Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479-979-1463 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ecaroscio@ozarks.edu Assistant Coach . . . .Chelsea Joslin (1st season) Alma Mater, Yr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ozarks, ‘08 Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479-979-1463 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cjoslin@ozarks.edu Sports Information Staff Sports Information Director . . . . . . Josh Peppas Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . . Univ. of the Ozarks, ‘00 Office Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479-979-1483 Home Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479-670-3781 Cell Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479-647-0415 E-mail Address. . . . . . . . . . jpeppas@ozarks.edu Assistant SID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel Gallegos Office Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479-979-1483 Cell Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-442-2930 Chief Athletic Photographer . . . . . . .Zach Doty Student Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Williams Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .eagles.ozarks.edu CoSIDA Award The 2009 University of the Ozarks Softball Media Guide was voted third-best in the nation in its division by the College Sports Information Directors of America. It is the second straight year the media guide has been honored.

General Information Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sports Information Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Media Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Media Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Administration & Staff Dr. Rick Niece, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Jimmy Clark, Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chad Floyd, Head Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . 3 Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Coaching Staff Head Coach Elizabeth Caroscio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assistant Coach Chelsea Joslin. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2010 Softball Preview 2010 Team Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 2010 Team Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2010 Team Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2010 Player Profiles Senior Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Nicole Ashley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Stephany Henson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Junior Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Emily Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sarah Otteman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Julie Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sophomore Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17 Kaci Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Morgan Goates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rebecca Groff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kelsey Mefford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Colbey Russo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kelsey Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Freshmen Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laken Littlefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ali Mathis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2010 Opponents 2010 Opponent Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2009 Season Review 2009 Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 2009 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2009 Game Highs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2009 Season In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Softball History Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Game Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Career Offensive Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Career Pitching Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Career Fielding Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Honors & Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Team Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Coaching Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Year-By-Year Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 All-Time Series Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 All-Time Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Hurie Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 American Southwest Conference ASC Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ASC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 This Is Ozarks Campus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Academic Excellence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Media Guide Credits Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Peppas Assistant Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Gallegos Layout & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Peppas Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach Doty, Ozarks Public Relations Office Desktop Publishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adobe InDesign CS3/Photoshop CS3 Print Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MultiAd (Illinois) The 2010 softball media guide is a publication produced by the Sports Information Office annually. To receive a free copy of the media guide, e-mail Sports Information Director Josh Peppas at jpeppas@ozarks.edu or phone him at 479-979-1483.

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Media Information Josh Peppas Sports Information Director

Josh Peppas is in his ninth year as Sports Information Director at Ozarks. He additionally serves as the Assistant to the Director of Athletics. Peppas is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sports Information Office, including maintaining the athletic web site and promoting Ozarks’ ten sports. He is an active member of College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Peppas has had a combined seven media guides earn “Best in the Nation” citations from CoSIDA the past two years. The cover of the 2008 women’s soccer media guide was named the nation’s best in its category. The 2009 baseball media guide was voted the top NCAA III guide in the nation. Peppas also produces Eagle Insider, a quarterly alumni E-Magazine for the athletic department. A native of Ozark, Ark., he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ozarks in 2000. He and his wife, Kelli, are the parents of Brant (4) and Brayden (2).

Daniel Gallegos Assistant SID Daniel Gallegos is in his third year as the assistant sports information director at Ozarks.

In addition to his assistance with the day-to-day operations of the Sports Information Office, he is the primary contact for baseball. He serves as the official statistician at baseball and softball games. He is a member of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and earned ASC Assistant SID Academic All-Conference status last year. Gallegos is the play-by-play announcer for Eagles baseball, softball and basketball. He played one season of baseball at Ozarks. A native of Sherwood, Ark., Gallegos is a senior strategic communications major.

Sports Information Office: Josh Peppas, SID jpeppas@ozarks.edu Office: 479.979.1483 Cell: 479.647.0415 Home: 479.670.3781 Daniel Gallegos, Assistant SID dgall5946@ozarks.edu Office: 479.979.1483 Cell: 501.442.2930 Zach Doty, Chief Photographer zdoty@ozarks.edu Cell: 254-652-0489

Chris Williams Student Assistant SID Chris Williams enters his first year as a student assistant in the Sports Information Office.

Williams, a senior from Forrest City, Ark., starred for the Eagles on the basketball court during his four years. Williams was named All-Conference last season after leading the ASC in rebounding (8.6) and three-point percentage (48%), while finishing seventh in scoring (15.5) and eighth in steals (1.7). He earned ASC Player of the Week honors once last season. Williams will graduate this May with a degree in physical education.

Zach Doty is in his second year as the chief athletic department photographer.

Doty, of Andrews, Texas, is a sophomore strategic communications/marketing major. Doty is a member of the cross country team, Vice President of membership in Phi Beta Lambda and made the Dean’s List. Prior to Ozarks, Doty worked at a Waco, Texas, ABC television affiliate and operated his professional freelance studio in Waco.

Coverage Ozarks maintains a comprehensive official athletic department web site. Up-to-date information, including schedules, statistics, rosters and news releases for all ten varsity sports are provided. Biographical information for players and coaches provide in-depth coverage found only on www. ozarks.edu/athletics. In-game Live Stats from Stat Crew has been added to help fans follow games on Ozarks’ web site. Live video streaming is done for all home softball games. Media guides for each sport along with general department news, softballrelated links, Aerie Club and Hall of Fame information are found on the site.

Print Media The Johnson County Graphic 203 East Cherry Street Clarksville, AR 72830 Publisher: Christene Fisher, 479.754.2005 www.thegraphic.com The Russellville Courier 201 East Second Street Russellville, AR 72811 Sports Editor: Sean Ingram, 479.968.5252 www.couriernews.com Ark. Democrat-Gazette PO Box 2221 Little Rock, AR 72203 Sports Editor: Wally Hall, 501.378.3411 www.ardemgaz.com

Credentials Media or photo credentials are not required for admittance to Ozarks softball games for working media. However, it is requested that media seeking to cover a game contact the Sports Information Director prior to the game to ensure seating at press row. Requests for seating in press row can be made at 479.979.1483 or via e-mail at jpeppas@ ozarks.edu.

Radio KXIO 106.9 FM 901 South Rogers Clarksville, AR 72830 Sports: Blaine Leeds, 479.705.1069 River Valley Radio (KCJC-KWKK-KVLD-KVOM-KCAB) 2705 Parkway Avenue Russellville, AR 72811 Sports: Aaron Thomas, 479.968.6816 KDYN 96.7 FM 9331 Puddin Ridge Road Ozark, AR 72949 Sports: Marc Dietz, 479.667.4567 KUOZ 100.5 Radio Station 415 College Avenue Clarksville, AR 72830 Advisor: Susan Edens, 479.979.1450

Press Services Media guides, game programs, rosters, upto-date results, and statistics are available to working members of the media prior to each home game. Additional information is available by request. An official NCAA box score and play-by-play information may be obtained from the SID approximately 10 minutes following the conclusion of the game.

Interviews All player and coach interviews must be arranged through the Sports Information Office.

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Softball-Related Links www.ASCsports.org www.ncaasports.com www.nfca.org

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Staff & Administration Jimmy Clark Athletic Director

Dr. Rick Niece President Raised in a small town (pop. 900) in Ohio, Dr. Rick Niece attended a school that housed all classes, grades 1-12, in one building. After graduating from high school, Dr. Niece attended Ohio State University where he received a bachelor of science degree with majors in English and speech. His master’s degree and Ph.D. are from Kent State University.

Dr. Niece began his professional career in education as a high school English and speech teacher. He subsequently held a variety of administrative positions at the public school level: department chair, supervisor, assistant principal, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent.

In 1988, Dr. Niece left the public school sector and became an assistant professor and special assistant to the dean at Kent State University in Ohio. He later went to Walsh University in Canton, Ohio where he served in several positions: professor, academic dean, provost, executive vice president, and interim president. In 1997, Dr. Niece was named president of the University of the Ozarks. He and his wife, Sheree, currently live in Clarksville.

Jimmy Clark begins his fourth year as the Athletic Director and his ninth year as head baseball coach. As Athletic Director, he is responsible for all aspects of the athletic department, with oversight of 17 staff

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A former baseball standout at the University of Central Arkansas, Clark was named the 2005 American Southwest Conference East Division Baseball Coach of the Year after leading the Eagles to their first winning season in nearly a decade. Clark’s 2007 club earned a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 1996. The 2008 team went 32-11, the best record in school history, and made the playoffs. That team was ranked as high as 14th by D3baseball.com during the season.

Two of his players from the 2008 club earned All-America honors from D3baseball.com and another was named to the ABCA/Rawlings AllAmerica Team. A native of Conway, Ark., he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UCA and his master’s degree in secondary education from University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Clark and his wife, Kelli, have two sons, Dax and Cole.

Men’s Basketball Office Doug Boxell, Head Coach dboxell@ozarks.edu Luke Hammond, Assistant Coach lhammond@ozarks.edu Women’s Basketball Office Carl Ramsey, Head Coach cramsey@ozarks.edu Alex Holland, Assistant Coach aholl538@ozarks.edu

Men’s Soccer Office John Cossaboon, Head Coach jcossaboon@ozarks.edu Matt Torok, Assistant Coach mtorok@ozarks.edu

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Women’s Soccer Office Bryan Drotar, Head Coach bdrotar@ozarks.edu Colby Keesee, Assistant Coach ckeesee@ozarks.edu

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Softball Office Elizabeth Caroscio, Head Coach ecaroscio@ozarks.edu Chelsea Joslin, Assistant Coach cjoslin@ozarks.edu

Tennis Office Shaun Wiseman, Head Coach swiseman@ozarks.edu Travis Smith, Assistant Coach tsmith@ozarks.edu

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Chad Floyd is in his ninth year as the full-time head athletic trainer. A native of Ozark, Ark., he began his athletic training career with the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

He then went to Arkansas Tech University for three years and on to the Minnesota Twins minor league system. He worked two years with Cooper Clinic Sports Medicine where he oversaw numerous area high schools. He holds state, district and national training certifications and has an Arkansas teaching certificate in health and physical education. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association.

Floyd received the University’s Alvin C. Broyles Outstanding Professional Staff Award, given to a member of the professional staff who has demonstrated exemplary dedication, professionalism and ability in his or her position, for the 2007-2008 school year. Floyd is a 1995 graduate of Arkansas Tech University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. He and his wife, Mary, are the parents of one son, Jalen.

Cross Country Office Brian Hull, Head Coach bhull@ozarks.edu

Athletic Directory Jimmy Clark, Athletic Director 479-979-1484 jclark@ozarks.edu Josh Peppas, Sports Information Director 479-979-1483 jpeppas@ozarks.edu Chad Floyd, Head Athletic Trainer 479-979-1472 cfloyd@ozarks.edu Baseball Office Jimmy Clark, Head Coach jclark@ozarks.edu Robert Mummey, Assistant Coach rmummey@ozarks.edu Curt Dixon, Assistant Coach cdixon@ozarks.edu David Smith, Assistant Coach dsmith@ozarks.edu

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Coaching Staff Elizabeth Caroscio Head Coach Elizabeth Caroscio begins her fifth season as the head coach at Ozarks. Caroscio took over a program that finished with only 11 wins in 2005, and quickly made improvements to the club.

Her conference win total in 2007 was the most the program has had since the 2004 season. And, the program’s 17 wins that season was the third-most in school history. The 2008 season proved to be historic as Ozarks had wins over a pair of top-25 teams, including the nation’s No. 2 team. In four years, Caroscio has coached 15 All-Conference players, 16 ASC AllAcademic Team members, three Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Region players and three NFCA Academic All-Americans.

Prior to Ozarks, Caroscio coached at NCAA III College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York, where she was at the helm of the Blue Angels during the 2005 season. Caroscio made the most of her only season there by earning Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference Softball Coach of the Year honors. Prior to New Rochelle, she was an assistant coach at NCAA III Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New York, from 2002-2004.

Caroscio helped the 2004 squad to a 24-16 mark and a spot in the conference post-season playoff tournament.

Caroscio earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo in 2002.

She earned her master’s degree from Canisius College in 2004. Her vast athletic administration experience includes one year as a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor at Long Island University-C.W. Post and two years in the Marketing and Promotions Department at Canisius College. She currently serves as Ozarks’ SAAC staff representative.

Caroscio was a four-year starter at NCAA III SUNY Geneseo where she served as the team captain during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. She was a two-time AllConference and a NFCA All-Region player while leading Geneseo to a NCAA III Sweet 16 appearance. Caroscio is a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators.

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ELIZABETH CAROSCIO PROFILE Elizabeth Caroscio At Ozarks 50-107 (4 seasons) Education: State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo - 2002 B.A. - Communications Canisius College - 2004 M.A. - Sports Administration Head Coaching Experience: University of the Ozarks (2006-present) College of New Rochelle (2005) Assistant Coaching Experience: Buffalo State College (2002-04) Record At Ozarks:

Overall 2006 14-23 (.378) 2007 17-23 (.425) 2008 14-26 (.350) 2009 5-35 (.125) Totals 50-107 (.318)

ASC ASC Finish 3-19 6th 7-17 5th 7-17 6th 3-21 6th 20-74

Caroscio Notables: Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Con- ference Coach of the Year at College of New Rochelle in 2005 Coached 15 All-Conference players in three years at Ozarks Coached 16 Academic All-Confer- ence players under her tenure Defeated #2 and #21 ranked teams in the country in 2008 Coached Ozarks’ all-time leader in slugging percentage, hits, home runs and stolen bases Coached Ozarks’ all-time pitching leader in strikeouts and saves Had three players named to the NFCA Academic All-America Team in 2008 Coached Ozarks first Louisville Slug- ger/NFCA All-Region Player Helped Buffalo State College to the conference post-season playoff tour - nament in 2003 & 2004 Member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Attendee of the National Fastpitch Coaches College Member of the National Association of Coll. Women Athletic Administrators Four-year starter at SUNY Geneseo In 2002, led team to a SUNYAC Cham- pionship and NCAA III tournament (pro gram’s first) her senior season 2 0 1 0

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Chelsea Joslin enters her first year as an assistant coach at Ozarks.

Joslin, a native of Claremore, Okla., returns to Ozarks after a recordsetting four-year playing career. A first baseman and catcher, Joslin was among the elite power hitters in the American Southwest Conference from 2005-2008. She is second all-time in the ASC in home runs with 32. Joslin owns career school records in home runs, batting (.378), slugging percentage (.647), RBI (131) and total bases (281).

She owns a number of single-season offensive records at her alma mater.

She was named to the Louisville Slugger/ NFCA All-Region Team in 2008 and was a four-time All-Conference player. During her career, she was also a member of the ASC All-Academic Team.

Joslin received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 2008. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Kinesiology from UT-Permian Basin.

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2010 Lady Eagles Determined To Improve After suffering a down year in 2009, the Lady Eagles are determined to make things better in 2010.

The 2010 version of the Lady Eagles softball team is relying on hard-work and a selfless attitude to help them put the program back on the winning track. Ozarks fell on hard times last season, ending with a 5-35 overall record, but the 2010 team has a renewed focus, according to fifth-year Head Coach Elizabeth Caroscio.

“Our focus is to work hard,” said Caroscio. “In order for us to be successful the girls must give every ounce of effort and not be outworked. The team is coming together, and I believe if we take care of the little things, the outcome can be in our favor.”

With the 2009 season behind them, the Lady Eagles are focused on how to improve this season, instead of dwelling on the past.

“Last season’s outcome provided motivation, but it is more of what can we do now,” said Caroscio. “Our focus is not about the past. We want to take this season one game at a time, one pitch at a time and one inning at a time. We want to prove people wrong.”

The Lady Eagles return six starting position players and its top ace on the pitching staff.

Overall, ten lettermen return, and all will play significant roles this season.

“Everyone has a role,” said Caroscio. “We will have players that must step in and play a different position. This is a scrappy team and one that will have to claw for everything they get.”

The coaching staff has stressed the importance of fundamentals during the off-season and in preseason practice.

“We believe as a coaching staff if we focus on the fundamentals - make the routine plays, don’t give the opponent an extra out, bunt the ball properly, move runners over, be selfless on offense - that the score will take care of itself and the wins will come,” said Caroscio. “It is three outs, for seven innings, for 40 games. That is how we broke it down to the team.”

The pitching staff will be led by four-year starter Stephany Henson. The right-hander will be joined in the rotation by sophomores Kelsey Mefford and Kaci Foster and incoming freshman Laken Littlefield. Henson already ranks near the top in several school records and could end her career owning a number of others. In 2009, Henson led the team in appearances (24), strikeouts (69) and collected two wins. Mefford finished with 78.0 innings in the circle, while Foster tossed 15.1 innings. Mefford fanned 29.

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“Stephany is obviously our leader,” said Caroscio. “We will lean on her. She has been a real leader for our other pitchers and has been a mentor to them. Kaci got some spot playing time last year and pitched well in the fall. We may not use Kelsey as much in the circle because she is at third. Laken is a freshman coming in that will throw some innings for us. We have a hard-working group in the circle. Our pitchers and catchers have been working great together.”

Mental toughness is something that the coaching staff feels has to be improved in the circle. The influence of Emily Burns behind the plate has been important to the entire staff, according to Caroscio.

“We want to make our pitchers more mentally tough,” said Caroscio. “They need to focus on one pitch at a time. Emily is the glue of the pitching staff. She has really stepped up and works well with them. She knows how to maximize output from each pitcher. The battery unit is so important.”

The infield is a mix of one veteran player and several sophomores who saw significant time a year ago. Junior Sarah Otteman, who Caroscio describes as a true utility player, makes the switch to shortstop after spending time at a number of positions in the past.

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“We really have only one position in the infield that is the same as last year,” said Caroscio. “And that is at first base. Our middle infield is completely different. Sarah has moved to shortstop. She has a great arm and has good range. She has stepped up as a leader, too. She is vocal when she needs to be. Morgan has worked hard and is playing with more confidence. Her arm strength and range has improved. I feel like our middle infield will be pretty good. Kelsey (Mefford) will be a huge help at third. Nicole Ashley might see some time at third depending on the rotation of the pitching staff.”

Two starters return in the outfield. Ashley, a senior, anchors right field, while sophomore Colbey Russo will play the center field position.

Freshman Ali Mathis is penciled in as the starter in left field.

“Nicole is in right and plays strong there which helps us make plays at first,” said Caroscio. “Colbey has put a lot of effort on getting quicker and getting better reads off the bat in the off-season. Ali will be in left field.”

In a conference dominated by strong pitching and solid defense, runs can be tough to come by, but Caroscio expects her club to improve its offensive production. The Lady Eagles scored 115 runs last season, a number that must be higher in 2010 in order for the team to compete in one of the premier softball conferences in the country.

“We won’t be a power team, but we will generate runs,” said Caroscio. “I think we will see more doubles from this team. We don’t have the home run power we once had, but we have power to hit to the gaps. We have the ability to put the ball in play. In the fall, it wasn’t just one player getting all the hits, it was throughout the lineup.”

Russo hit .270 as a freshman, the second highest average of any returner. The speedy outfielder collected 27 hits, including three doubles. Ashley, who collected 21 hits in 2009, enters her senior season as a three-year starter.

Mathis will utilize her speed in the outfield and on the base paths.

“Colbey wants to get better,” said Caroscio. “She has worked a lot with Coach Joslin and has worked at hitting on the left side to have that option. She is fast and if we can get her on the bases, we can push her around.

Both Nicole and Ali will help us out offensively.

I think they can get those extra base hits to score people.”

Otteman can be dangerous at the plate.

She is a .321 career hitter and has 32 career RBI. “Sarah will be a clutch player for us,” said Caroscio. “She can hit to the gaps and drive in runs.”

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that can produce. She hit .250 with five doubles last season. Groff has a keen eye at the plate and started in 24 games. Burns, who homered once last season, is expected to provide power to the team. Both Mefford and Goates saw limited action at the plate last season, but will have increased roles this season.

“Kelsey (Stephens) can come up with clutch hits,” said Caroscio. “She can execute the bunt, too. I think Emily could have a breakout year. She is playing with a lot of confidence and she has power. Beca is our contact hitter. She doesn’t strikeout a lot. She will put the bat on the ball. Her and Sarah will be the toughest strikeout on the team. Kelsey (Mefford) didn’t get a lot of swings last season, but this year she will get more at bats. She can be a gap-type hitter. She has some power.

Goates can drive the ball and be productive.”

The schedule includes the usual grueling ASC teams and six non-conference opponents. Three of Ozarks’ conference opponents within their division were ranked No. 1 in the country at one time during the 2009 season.

“We want to win all of our non-conference games,” said Caroscio. “I think winning our non-conference games can give us momentum for our conference games. This conference is the toughest in the nation year in and year out. It is a matter of stepping up to the plate and believing that we can win. This team has every opportunity to win just like all of the teams. It won’t be easy, but that is why we play the game. It goes back to our number one goal to always give 100 percent effort.”

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2010 Schedule February 23 Lyon College (DH) 27 ^Cornell College 27 ^University of Dallas

1 pm 2 pm 4 pm

March 5 #Concordia Univ. Texas 5 #Texas Lutheran University 6 #Hardin-Simmons University 6 #Howard Payne University 8 Blackburn College (DH) 11 Hendrix College (DH) 16 Hillsdale Baptist (DH) 19 *East Texas Baptist Univ. (DH) 20 *East Texas Baptist Univ. (DH) 26 *LeTourneau University (DH) 27 *LeTourneau University

10 am 3 pm 10 am 3 pm 1 pm 2 pm 2 pm 6 pm 1 pm 2 pm 12 pm

April 1 2 9 10 13 16 17 23 24

4 pm 1 pm 2 pm 12 pm 5 pm 2 pm 12 pm 4 pm 12 pm

*Louisiana College (DH) *Louisiana College(DH) *Mississippi College (DH) *Mississippi College (DH) Hendrix College (DH) *UT Tyler (DH) *UT Tyler (DH) (Sr Day) *UT Dallas (DH) *UT Dallas (DH)

^University of Dallas Spring Kickoff #ASC First Pitch Tournament *American Southwest Conference Game Home games in bold

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Ali Mathis

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Stephany Henson

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Westside HS

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Putnam County HS

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Colbey Russo

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Dover HS

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Booneville HS

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R/R Anna, TX

Anna HS

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Roster Breakdown By Position Infielders Morgan Goates, Rebecca Groff, Kelsey Mefford, Sarah Otteman, Kelsey Stephens, Julie Wilkinson Pitcher Kaci Foster, Stephany Henson, Laken Littlefield, Kelsey Mefford Outfield Nicole Ashley, Ali Mathis, Colbey Russo Utility Sarah Otteman Catcher Emily Burns, Julie Wilkinson Pronunciation Guide

Front Row: #17 Colbey Russo & #21 Nicole Ashley. Second Row: #6 Rebecca Groff, #8 Kelsey Mefford, #3 Stephany Henson, #25 Morgan Goates & Team Manager Julie Wilkinson. Third Row: Head Coach Elizabeth Caroscio, #27 Laken Littlefield, #20 Emily Burns, #2 Ali Mathis, #29 Kelsey Stephens & Assistant Coach Chelsea Joslin. Back Row: #9 Kaci Foster & #12 Sarah Otteman.

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Senior Profile JUNIOR - 2009 Played in all 40 games.

Homered and drove in 3 runs against Sul Ross State March 8.

Also had 3 RBI against UT-Dallas March 16 and Hendrix College April 15. Had 2 hits in six different games. Went 2-for-4 in back-to-back games in March. Scored a pair of runs against UT-Dallas April 7. Collected 5 sacrifice hits. Doubled in three games. Had 4 at bats five different times.

SOPHOMORE - 2008 Started in 25 games and drew 10 walks, fourth-most on the team. Scored 13 runs.

Was a perfect 4-of-4 in stolen base attempts. Went 2-for-3 against Sul Ross State March 7, Hendrix College March 25 and UT-Dallas April 1. Scored 3 runs against Sul Ross State March 7. Finished 2-for-4 with 2 RBI against UT-Dallas March 12. Drew 3 walks against Robert Morris College March 1.

FRESHMAN - 2007 Tied for third on the team in doubles (5), and tied for fifth on the team in RBI (12).

Against UT-Dallas March 16, went 3-for4 with a double and knocked in 2 runs.

In game two against UT-Dallas, drove in 3 runs. Had 3 RBI in game three against LeTourneau April 5. Went 2-for-3 in her first collegiate game. Recorded three 2-hit games.

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Senior - Outfielder - R/R - West Memphis, Ark. - Marion HS 2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent AB R H Mar 6 vs Howard Payne 1 0 0 Mar 6 vs UMHB

2 0 1 Mar 7 vs Schreiner 3 0 0 Mar 7 vs Sul Ross State 4 1 0 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 3 0 1 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 3 1 1 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 3 1 1 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 4 0 2 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 4 0 2 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 3 1 1 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 1 0 0 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 2 0 1 Mar 22 at Univ. of Dallas 3 0 0 Mar 22 at Univ. of Dallas 3 0 0 Mar 25 at Hendrix College 3 1 2 Mar 26 at Hendrix College 2 0 1 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 3 0 1 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 2 0 0 Apr 1 Lyon College 3 0 1 Apr 1 Lyon College 3 0 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 3 0 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 2 0 0 Apr 4 at LeTourneau Univ 1 0 0 Apr 4 at LeTourneau Univ 1 0 0 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 3 0 0 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 3 2 2 Apr 10 Louisiana College 2 0 0 Apr 11 Louisiana College 2 0 0 Apr 11 Louisiana College 3 0 0 Apr 15 Hendrix College 3 0 0 Apr 15 Hendrix College 4 0 2 Apr 17 at Mississippi Coll. 3 0 0 Apr 17 at Mississippi Coll. 2 0 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll. 2 0 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll. 4 0 0 Apr 20 UT-Tyler

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MARION HS Earned All-Conference honors her junior and senior season. Hit .340 and had 19 RBI. Recorded 34 hits. Helped team to a state championship her senior season. Played in the Arkansas Activities Association All-Star game.

PERSONAL Parents: David and Vivian Ashley Major: Physical Education

Career Bests

Highs Opponent (last time) AB: 5 LeTourneau Hits: 3 UT-Dallas RBI: 3 6 times (Hendrix College) Runs: 3 Sul Ross State HR: 1 2 times (Sul Ross State) BB: 3 Robert Morris SB: 1 9 times (Hendrix College)

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Ashley’s Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS AB 2009 .206 40-38 102 2008 .181 34-25 72 2007 .189 37-36 106 Totals .192 111-99 280

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H 21 13 20 54

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RBI 14 8 12 34

TB 27 16 25 68

SLG% .265 .222 .236 242

BB 3 10 9 22

HBP 1 2 1 4

OB% .236 .294 .256 .259

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Senior Profile Senior - Pitcher - R/R - Coal Hill, Ark. - Westside HS JUNIOR - 2009 Pitched a team-high 125.1 innings. Struck out 69 and had 4 or more K’s in eight different games. Fanned 8 and gave up just 1 earned run in 6.0 innings against Schreiner March 7. Did not give up an earned run against LeTourneau in 6.0 innings in the circle. Allowed 2 or less earned runs 12 times. Struck out 6 and did not issue a walk against University of Dallas March 22. Went 7.2 innings and fanned 7 against Central Baptist College March 13. Did not issue a walk in five games.

SOPHOMORE - 2008 Finished tied for first on the team in appearances (21). Led team in innings pitched (115.1). Fanned 38, second-most on the team. Pitched a team-high 8 complete games. Totaled 16 strikeouts in first four outings. Gave up just 1 earned run in 8.0 innings against Hendrix College April 22. Allowed only 2 earned runs in 8.1 innings against UT-Tyler April 24. Fanned 5 and picked up the win in first outing of the season. Tossed a 4-hit game against Central Baptist College March 27 in 7.0 innings.

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2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent

IP H R ER BB SO WP SV Mar 6 vs Howard Payne Univ 5.2 9 5 3 3 5 0 0 Mar 7 vs Schreiner 6.0 7 6 1 2 8 0 0 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State Univ 5.1 3 2 0 1 2 0 0 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 7.2 8 7 4 1 7 0 0 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 6.0 9 3 1 2 4 0 0 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 1.2 5 4 3 1 0 2 0 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 6.0 4 4 2 1 5 1 0 Mar 22 at University of Dallas 6.0 10 5 3 0 6 2 0 Mar 26 at Hendrix College 2.2 8 9 2 3 0 0 0 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 7.0 10 6 3 3 3 1 0 Apr 1 Lyon College 7.0 8 4 1 3 3 0 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 6.0 10 5 0 2 3 0 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 3.0 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 Apr 4 at LeTourneau Univ 5.0 9 3 2 3 1 1 0 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 5.2 13 11 11 3 3 3 0 Apr 10 Louisiana College 7.0 11 7 4 1 4 0 0 Apr 11 Louisiana College 7.0 11 9 4 1 1 0 0 Apr 15 Hendrix College 7.0 9 7 1 3 3 1 0 Apr 17 at Mississippi College 6.0 9 5 3 0 2 2 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi College 2.2 3 2 2 3 0 1 0 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 7.0 9 8 2 1 4 1 0 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 2.0 4 4 4 0 1 0 0 Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist 3.0 6 3 2 2 1 0 0 Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist 3.0 4 3 3 0 2 1 0 Totals

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FRESHMAN - 2007 Named to the ASC All-East Division Second Team. Named ASC East Division Pitcher of the Week. Finished seventh in the ASC in shutouts (3) and eighth in complete games (15). Led the team in ERA (3.49) and wins (10) while tying for the teamlead in strikeouts (57). Finished with a 10-8 record. Had a season-high 6 strikeouts against Eureka College March 8. Allowed just 2 hits in each of her 3 shutouts. Gave up just 1 earned run in 7.0 innings of work against UT-Dallas March 17. Logged 6.1 innings against UT-Tyler March 23 and struck out 3 and gave up only 1 earned run. In back-to-back starts against LeTourneau, pitched 14.0 innings and did not allow a run and gave up a combined 4 hits. Her top performance of the season came against Hendrix College April 17 when she had a perfect game through six innings in a 2-0 win.

WESTSIDE HS Named All-State, All-Conference and AllDistrict while leading team to a conference championship as a senior. Named All-State and All-District as a junior. Earned All-District honors her sophomore and freshman season. Went 12-2 on the mound with 156 strikeouts.

Career Bests

Highs Opponent (last) IP: 8.1 UT-Tyler Scoreless IP: 7.2 Hendrix College K’s: 8 Schreiner Univ.

PERSONAL Parents: Dion and Carrie Henson Major: General Studies 10

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Henson’s Career Statistics Year ERA W-L APP 2009 4.45 2-19 24 2008 4.92 4-14 21 2007 3.49 10-8 23 Totals 3.92 16-41 68

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IP 125.1 115.1 126.1 367.0

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R 124 114 95 333

ER 62 81 63 206

BB 39 31 29 99

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Junior Profile SOPHOMORE - 2009 Started in 26 games.

Went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI against UT-Dallas April 7. Finished 2-for-3 against Hendrix College March 25 and LeTourneau April 4.

Homered against Sul Ross State March 8.

Drew 5 walks.

FRESHMAN - 2008 Saw action in 21 games with 6 starts. Went 1-for-1 with an RBI against LeTourneau University April 5. Drew a pair of walks against East Texas Baptist April 26. Went 1-for-1 against Mississippi College April 19 and Louisiana College April 12.

LONOKE HS Hit .596 and had 7 home runs her senior season. Four-time All-Conference player.

Earned All-District her junior and senior season, and named All-State as a senior.

Named All-Region as a junior. Member of the All-Star team as a senior.

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Highs Opponent (last time) AB: 4 3 times (Hendrix) Hits: 2 3 times (UT-Dallas) RBI: 2 UT-Dallas Runs: 1 6 times (UT-Dallas) HR: 1 Sul Ross State BB: 2 East Texas Baptist SB: Burns’ Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS 2009 .232 34-26 2008 .185 21-6 Totals .218 55-32

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Owned a team-best 3.11 ERA. Fanned 20 in 27.0 innings of work. Did not give up an earned run during a five-game stretch. Allowed only 2 hits and 1 earned run in first three outings. Fanned 3 against UT-Tyler March 21, Central Baptist College March 27 and LeTourneau April 5.

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#12 Sarah Otteman SOPHOMORE - 2009 Recorded 6 doubles, second-most on the team. Had 2 hits in four games. Drove in a pair of runs against Sul Ross March 8 and UT-Dallas March 16. Finished with 28 hits and 116 at bats, second most on the team. Led the team with 13 walks. Recorded a triple against UT-Dallas March 16. Had 4 at bats in 9 games. Hit safely in 24 games. Collected 6 sacrifice hits and stole 8 bases. Tossed 5.2 innings in the circle, striking out 4.

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2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent AB R H Mar 6 vs Howard Payne 3 1 0 Mar 6 vs UMHB 3 1 2 Mar 7 vs Schreiner 3 0 1 Mar 7 vs Sul Ross State 3 0 1 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 4 2 1 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 3 1 1 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 4 0 1 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 3 0 1 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 4 0 1 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 2 1 0 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 3 0 0 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 3 1 1 Mar 22 at Univ. of Dallas 3 1 1 Mar 22 at Univ. of Dallas 2 0 0 Mar 26 at Hendrix College 2 1 1 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 4 1 1 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 3 0 0 Apr 1 Lyon College 4 0 2 Apr 1 Lyon College 2 1 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 3 0 1 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 2 0 0 Apr 4 at LeTourneau 4 1 1 Apr 4 at LeTourneau 3 0 0 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 4 0 2 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 3 1 1 Apr 10 Louisiana College 3 0 0 Apr 10 Louisiana College 3 2 1 Apr 11 Louisiana College 2 0 1 Apr 11 Louisiana College 4 0 0 Apr 15 Hendrix College 3 0 1 Apr 15 Hendrix College 3 1 2 Apr 17 at Mississippi Coll. 2 0 1 Apr 17 at Mississippi Coll. 2 0 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll. 2 0 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll. 3 0 0 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 4 0 1 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 2 0 0 Apr 25 at ETBU 3 0 1 Apr 25 at ETBU 3 0 0 Totals 116 16 28 2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent

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LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HS Helped team to a conference championship her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. Led team to a regional championship as a junior.

PERSONAL Parents: John Otteman and Teri Marciniak Major: English

Otteman’s Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS AB 2009 .241 39-39 116 2008 .402 38-38 117 Totals .321 77-77 233

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Career Bests

Highs Opponent (last time) Date AB: 4 25 times (UT-Tyler) 4-20-09 Hits: 4 UT-Dallas 3-22-08 RBI: 5 Hendrix College 3-25-08 Runs: 2 7 times (Louisiana College) 4-10-09 HR: 1 3 times (Louisiana College) 4-11-08 BB: 2 Mississippi College 4-18-09 SB: 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor 3-6-09

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FRESHMAN - 2008 Named an NFCA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete. Hit .274 with 26 hits and 5 doubles in 32 starts. Went 4-for-5 with 2 RBI against Hendrix College March 25. Finished 2-for-3 against Texas Lutheran March 8, Central Baptist College March 27 and LeTourneau April 6. Drew a pair of walks against Ouachita Baptist April 14.

PUTNAM COUNTY HS Hit .338 and drove in 24 RBI her senior year. Had 2 home runs and recorded 26 hits while scoring 20 runs. Named AllConference, All-Region and All-District her senior season. Helped team to District championship her junior and senior season. Named to the Kirksville Daily Express First Team as a senior. Team won state championship her freshman year. Named All-Conference and All-District as a sophomore and junior.

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Junior - Catcher/3B - R/R - Unionville, Mo. - Putnam County HS SOPHOMORE - 2009 Named to the ASC All-East Division Second Team as a utility player.

Led team in hits (40), RBI (22), total bases (55), home runs (2) and slugging percentage (.458). Hit .333 with 5 doubles and 2 triples. Had 11 multiplehit games in 40 starts. Against UT-Dallas March 16, went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI. Drove in 3 runs on three different occasions.

Homered against UT-Dallas March 16 and Mississippi College April 18. Had 5 multipleRBI games. Scored a pair of runs against Hendrix College April 15. Had nine games with 2 hits. Hit safely in 27 games. Member of the ASC All-Academic Team.

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Highs Opponent (last time) Date AB: 5 Hendrix College 3-25-08 Hits: 4 Hendrix College 3-25-08 RBI: 3 3 times (Louisiana College) 4-10-09 Runs: 2 LeTourneau 4-6-08 HR: 1 2 times (Mississippi College) 4-18-09 BB: 2 2 times (Univ of Dallas) 3-22-09 SB: 1 4 times (Louisiana College) 4-10-09 Wilkinson’s Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS AB 2009 .333 40-40 120 2008 .274 36-32 95 Totals .306 76-72 215 14

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#9 Kaci Foster

Sophomore - RHP - R/R - Decatur, Ark. - Decatur HS

FRESHMAN - 2009 Pitched in 8 games and fanned 7. Allowed just one earned run against two different opponents. Went 4.1 innings against Sul Ross State March 8. Did not allow a run against Howard Payne March 6. Tossed 2.2 scoreless innings against Sul Ross State March 8.

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IP Mar 6 vs Howard Payne 1.1 Mar 6 vs UMHB 1.1 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 4.1 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 2.0 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 2.0 Apr 1 Lyon College 1.1 Apr 15 Hendrix College 2.0 Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist 1.0 Totals 15.1

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DECATUR HS Three-time All-Conference player. Named All-State as a sophomore.

PERSONAL Parents: Earl and Dorothy Foster Major: Economics Career Bests

Highs Opponent (last) IP: 4.1 Sul Ross State Scoreless IP: 2.2 Sul Ross State K’s: 2 2 times (CBC) Foster’s Career Statistics Year ERA W-L APP 2009 8.80 1-2 8 Totals 8.80 1-2 8

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#25 Morgan Goates FRESHMAN - 2009 Played in 24 games and had 2 starts.

Knocked in a run against Sul Ross State March 8. Scored 4 runs.

DOVER HS Named All-Conference as a junior and senior.

Selected All-Region her junior year. Led team to the state tournament twice and the regional tournament four years. Won the team’s hitting award twice during prep career.

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2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent AB R Mar 7 vs Schreiner 1 0 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 1 0 Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State 2 0 Mar 13 Central Baptist Coll 1 0 Mar 25 at Hendrix College 2 1 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 1 0 Apr 1 Lyon College 3 0 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 2 1 Apr 4 at LeTourneaU 0 0 Apr 10 Louisiana College 1 0 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 1 0 Apr 25 at ETBU 1 0 Totals 16 4

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Highs Opponent (last time) AB: 3 Lyon College Hits: 4 4 times (East Texas Bapt) RBI: 1 Sul Ross State Runs: 1 2 times (LeTourneau) HR: BB: 1 2 times (LeTourneau) SB: 1 Sul Ross State 2B 0 0

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Sophomore - 2B - R/R - Dover, Ark. - Dover HS

PERSONAL Parents: Sherman and Heather Goates Major: Undeclared

Goates’ Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS 2009 .250 24-2 Totals .250 24-2

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PRATTVILLE HS Hit .340 and helped team to regional, sectional and state tournament as a senior at Prattville High School. Was Co-Captain her senior campaign. Named All-Conference her sophomore and junior seasons. Was team MVP, named All-Tournament and All-European at Lakenheath High School and hit .564 as a junior. Team captain as a junior and was junior varsity team captain at O’Fallon High School.

PERSONAL Parents: John and Paticia Groff Major: Physical Education Groff’s Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS 2009 .137 33-24 Totals .137 33-24

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2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SB Mar 6 vs Howard Payne 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Mar 6 vs UMHB 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mar 7 vs Schreiner

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#8 Kelsey Mefford FRESHMAN - 2009 Pitched 78.0 innings, second-most on the team. Received the win against UT-Dallas April 7 when she went 4.0 innings. Fanned 5 against Louisiana College April 10. Tossed 6.0 innings against LeTourneau April 4.

Pitched 4.0 scoreless innings against Mississippi College April 18. Picked up a save against LeTourneau April 4. Had 33 at bats and collected one double.

CLARKSVILLE HS Three-time All-Conference player. Helped team to the state championship game as a sophomore and junior. Team won a regional championship her senior season.

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IP H R Mar 6 vs UMHB 4.0 2 1 Mar 7 vs Sul Ross State 3.2 10 7 Mar 16 UT-Dallas 5.0 8 4 Mar 21 at UT-Tyler 4.0 7 4 Mar 22 at Univ. of Dallas 3.0 2 0 Mar 25 at Hendrix College 2.2 5 6 Mar 26 at Hendrix College 2.0 6 2 Mar 29 East Texas Baptist 4.0 6 7 Apr 1 Lyon College 5.2 4 5 Apr 3 at LeTourneau 3.0 7 5 Apr 4 at LeTourneau 2.0 1 0 Apr 4 at LeTourneau 6.0 8 5 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 0.1 1 0 Apr 7 at UT-Dallas 4.0 8 3 Apr 10 Louisiana College 5.1 9 6 Apr 11 Louisiana College 5.0 6 5 Apr 15 Hendrix College 3.0 6 4 Apr 17 at Mississippi Coll 4.2 4 8 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll 4.0 6 0 Apr 18 at Mississippi Coll 1.0 2 1 Apr 20 UT-Tyler 2.1 8 11 Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist 3.0 4 3 Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist 0.1 2 1 Totals 78.0 122 88

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Highs Opponent (last time) Date AB: 4 4 times (Mississippi College) 4-18-09 Hits: 2 Hendrix College 3-25-09 RBI: 1 6 times (Lyon College) 4-1-09 Runs: 1 3 times (Hendrix College) 3-25-09 HR: BB: 1 4 times (UT-Dallas) 4-7-09 SB: 1 Howard Payne 3-6-09 OB% .182 .182

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Sophomore - RHP/3B - R/R - Clarksville, Ark. - Clarksville HS ER BB SO WP SV 1 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 4 1 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 5 2 2 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 3 5 4 2 0 4 3 2 1 0 5 4 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 4 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 5 2 5 1 0 4 8 2 2 0 3 3 1 1 0 3 5 1 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 7 3 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 65 54 29 19 1

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Sophomore - 1B - R/R - Prattville, Ala. - Prattville HS FRESHMAN - 2009 Started in 24 games and saw action in 33 total games. Collected 10 hits. Finished 2-for-3 with an RBI against Hendrix College March 25. All 6 RBI came against different opponents.

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Highs Opponent (last) IP: 6.0 LeTourneau Scoreless IP: 4.0 Mississippi College K’s: 5 Louisiana College 2B 26 26

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PERSONAL Parents: Clarence and Regina Russo Major: Biology Russo’s Career Statistics Year BA GP-GS 2009 .270 38-35 Totals .270 38-35

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ANNA HS Two-time All-District Second Team honoree. Named team MVP as a senior.

Member of the All-Texoma Team as a junior and senior. Hit .586 with one homer and 62 RBI her senior season. Led district in doubles (66), slugging percentage (.800) and on-base percentage (.633). Helped team to a Bi-District Finalist finish her senior year.

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#29 Kelsey Stephens FRESHMAN - 2009 Played in 34 games and started in 24.

Recorded 5 doubles.

Went 3-for-4 against Hendrix College April 15. Finished 2-for-3 against UT-Dallas and UT-Tyler. Drew 2 walks against Howard Payne March 6. Had a .959 fielding percentage. All 5 RBI came in different games.

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#17 Colbey Russo FRESHMAN - 2009 Started in 35 games and scored 16 runs.

Went 4-for-5 against UT-Dallas March 16.

Had 8 multiple-hit games. Scored 3 runs on three occasions.

Drove in 2 runs against Sul Ross State March 8.

Tripled against Hendrix College April 15. Stole 4 bases and had 32 total bases. Recorded 3 doubles. Scored 2 runs on three occasions. Opened the year going 8-for-16 in the ASC First Pitch Tournament. Was a perfect 2-for-2 against UT-Tyler April 20. Had 5 at bats against two opponents.

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Highs Opponent (last time) AB: 5 2 times (UT-Dallas) Hits: 4 UT-Dallas RBI: 2 Sul Ross State Runs: 2 3 times (UT-Dallas) HR: BB: 1 3 times (UT-Tyler) SB: 2 Sul Ross State OB% .305 .305

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Sophomore - 1B - R/R - Anna, Texas - Anna HS

2009 Game-By-Game Stats Date Opponent

Mar 6 vs Howard Payne Mar 7 vs Schreiner

Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State Mar 8 vs Sul Ross State Mar 16 UT-Dallas Mar 16 UT-Dallas Mar 21 at UT-Tyler Mar 21 at UT-Tyler Mar 22 at University of Dallas Mar 25 at Hendrix College Mar 26 at Hendrix College Mar 29 East Texas Baptist Mar 29 East Texas Baptist Apr 1 Lyon College Apr 3 at LeTourneau Apr 4 at LeTourneau Apr 7 at UT-Dallas Apr 7 at UT-Dallas Apr 10 Louisiana College Apr 10 Louisiana College Apr 11 Louisiana College Apr 15 Hendrix College Apr 15 Hendrix College Apr 17 at Mississippi College Apr 17 at Mississippi College Apr 18 at Mississippi College Apr 18 at Mississippi College Apr 20 UT-Tyler Apr 20 UT-Tyler Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist Apr 25 at East Texas Baptist Totals

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Highs Opponent (last time) AB: 4 2 times (Hendrix College) Hits: 3 Hendrix College RBI: 1 5 times (Hendrix College) Runs: 1 2 times (Hendrix College) HR BB: 2 Howard Payne SB: OB% .350 .350

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Fr.- Pitcher - R/R - Booneville, Ark. - Booneville HS

Fr.- OF - L/L - Lebanon, Mo. - Lebanon HS LEBANON HS Named to the AllConference First Team three times during prep career. Named All-District twice. Owns school record for most triples in a game (2).

Helped team to a conference championship her senior season.

BOONEVILLE HS Named All-Conference as a senior and sophomore. Earned the Team Leader award her junior and senior season.

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2010 Opponents Feb. 23 Lyon College Location: Batesville, Arkansas Enrollment: 500 Conference: TranSouth Affiliation: NAIA Nickname: Pipers 2009 Record: 21-26 Conf. Finish: 5-9 (6th) H Coach: Jason Miner Starter’s Returning: 2 SID: Gene McCoy SID Phone: (870) 307-7516

March 6 Hardin-Simmons University Location: Abilene, Texas Enrollment: 1,997 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Cowgirls 2009 Record: 31-12 Conf. Finish: 21-3 (1st) H Coach: Rita Jordan Starter’s Returning: 6 SID: Chad Grubbs SID Phone: (325) 670-1473

March 19-20 East Texas Baptist University Location: Marshall, Texas Enrollment: 1,152 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Tigers 2009 Record: 39-9 Conf. Finish: 21-3 (1st) H Coach: Janae Schlabs-Shirley Starter’s Returning: 5 SID: David Weaver SID Phone: (903) 923-2129

April 23-24 University of Texas-Dallas Location: Richardson, Texas Enrollment: 6,923 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Comets 2009 Record: 5-31 Conf. Finish: 2-22 (7th) H Coach: Kim Sotomayor Starter’s Returning: 4 SID: Bruce Unrue SID Phone: (972) 883-6308

Feb. 27 Cornell College Location: Mount Vernon, Iowa Enrollment: 1,200 Conference: IIAC Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Rams 2009 Record: 19-20 Conf. Finish: 4-11 (7th) H Coach: Shanda Ness Starter’s Returning: 5 SID: Kerry Kahl SID Phone: (319) 895-4483

March 6 Howard Payne University Location: Brownwood, Texas Enrollment: 1,039 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Yellow Jackets 2009 Record: 29-11 Conf. Finish: 17-7 (2nd) H Coach: Jose Mata Starter’s Returning: 4 SID: Abram Choate SID Phone: (325) 649-8111

March 26-27 LeTourneau University Location: Longview, Texas Enrollment: 1,327 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: YellowJackets 2009 Record: 14-23 Conf. Finish: 7-17 (5th) H Coach: Mike VanBrocklin Starter’s Returning: 6 SID: Brian Howard SID Phone: (903) 233-3724

2010 Schedule

Feb. 27 University of Dallas Location: Irving, Texas Enrollment: 1,299 Conference: NEAC Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Crusaders 2009 Record: 20-17 Conf. Finish: 0-0 H Coach: Rachel Hanson Starter’s Returning: 8 SID: Ryan Frey SID Phone: (972) 721-5378

March 8 Blackburn College Location: Carlinville, Illinois Enrollment: 736 Conference: SLIAC Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Beavers 2009 Record: 3-31 Conf. Finish: 0-14 (8th) H Coach: Ryan Sackett Starter’s Returning: 7 SID: Michael Neal SID Phone: (217) 854-3231

April 1-2 Louisiana College Location: Pineville, Louisiana Enrollment: 1,056 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Wildcats 2009 Record: 38-9 Conf. Finish: 19-5 (2nd) H Coach: Tim Whitman Starter’s Returning: 7 SID: Will Tubbs SID Phone: (318) 487-7590

March 5 Concordia University Texas Location: Austin, Texas Enrollment: 2,000 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Tornados 2009 Record: 20-20 Conf. Finish: 11-13 (5th) H Coach: Stan Warren Starter’s Returning: 4 SID: Tony Baldwin SID Phone: (512) 313-4503

March 11/April 13 Hendrix College Location: Conway, Arkansas Enrollment: 1,095 Conference: SCAC Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Warriors 2009 Record: 22-20 Conf. Finish: 9-7 (3rd) H Coach: Amy Weaver Starter’s Returning: 8 SID: Brian Rejer SID Phone: (501) 450-1426

April 9-10 Mississippi College Location: Clinton, Mississippi Enrollment: 3,348 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Choctaws 2009 Record: 22-17 Conf. Finish: 15-9 (4th) H Coach: Brooke O’Hair Starter’s Returning: 5 SID: Chris Brooks SID Phone: (601) 925-3234

March 5 Texas Lutheran University Location: Seguin, Texas Enrollment: 1,375 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Bulldogs 2009 Record: 12-26 Conf. Finish: 7-17 (6th) H Coach: Missy Steiger Starter’s Returning: 5 SID: Tim Clark SID Phone: (830) 372-6877

March 16 Hillsdale Baptist College Location: Moore, Oklahoma Enrollment: 344 Conference: Independent Affiliation: NCCAA Nickname: Saints 2009 Record: 3-27 Conf. Finish: NA H Coach: Kent Williams Starter’s Returning: 5 SID: NA SID Phone: NA

April 16-17 University of Texas-Tyler Location: Tyler, Texas Enrollment: 3,863 Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA III Nickname: Patriots 2009 Record: 39-10 Conf. Finish: 17-7 (3rd) H Coach: Mike Reed Starter’s Returning: 4 SID: Peyton Low SID Phone: (903) 565-5559

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March 5 #Concordia Univ. Tx 10 am 5 #Texas Lutheran Univ 3 pm 6 #Hardin-Simmons Univ. 10 am 6 #Howard Payne Univ. 3 pm 8 Blackburn Coll. (DH) 1 pm 11 Hendrix College (DH) 2 pm 16 Hillsdale Baptist (DH) 2 pm 19 *East Tx Bapt Univ. (DH) 6 pm 20 *East Tx Bapt Univ. (DH) 1 pm 26 *LeTourneau Univ. (DH) 2 pm 27 *LeTourneau Univ.

12 pm April 1 *Louisiana Coll. (DH) 2 *Louisiana Coll.(DH) 9 *Mississippi Coll. (DH) 10 *Mississippi Coll. (DH) 13 Hendrix College (DH) 16 *UT Tyler (DH) 17 *UT Tyler (DH) (Sr Day) 23 *UT Dallas (DH) 24 *UT Dallas (DH)

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^University of Dallas Spring Kickoff at Irving, Texas #ASC First Pitch Tournament at Farmers Branch, Texas *American Southwest Conference Game Home games in bold

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Danielle Dirks Julie Wilkinson Kayla Harris Colbey Russo Kelsey Stephens Sarah Otteman Emily Burns Cassie Saorrono Nicole Ashley Rebecca Groff -------------Amelia Reed Morgan Goates Lacey Mainer Kelsey Mefford Hannah Riggs Michelle Mattox Kelsea Morris Kyla Golden Mercedes Walters Kaci Foster

AVG GP-GS AB .339 39-39 115 .333 40-40 120 .324 40-40 105 .270 38-35 100 .250 34-24 52 .241 39-39 116 .232 34-26 69 .223 40-40 103 .206 40-38 102 .137 33-24 73

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.251 40-40 1031 115 259 40 9 4 106 329 .319 77 25 220 1 .351 40-40 1159 288 407 61 12 25 248 567 .489 123 15 118 1

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Stephany Henson Kelsea Morris Kelsey Mefford Kaci Foster Sarah Otteman

ERA W-L APP 4.45 2-19 24 7.20 1-4 17 7.50 1-9 23 8.80 1-2 8 11.12 0-1 4

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6.12 5-35 40 40 12 0/0 3.08 35-5 40 40 25 8/0

Multiple-Hit Games Julie Wilkinson Kayla Harris Colbey Russo Danielle Dirks Nicole Ashley Cassie Saorrono Sarah Otteman Kelsey Stephens Emily Burns Rebecca Groff TEAM

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RBI TB 12 49 22 55 10 40 4 32 5 18 8 36 8 21 15 32 14 27 6 10

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HBP SO GDP 3 14 0 3 17 0 2 23 0 2 25 0 2 15 0 5 19 0 2 20 0 4 16 1 1 25 0 0 11 0

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SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 20-21 53 5 0 1.000 3-5 84 47 8 .942 9-11 57 45 21 .829 4-5 52 5 4 .934 0-0 162 1 7 .959 8-9 56 40 15 .865 0-2 83 20 5 .954 1-3 70 91 15 .915 2-2 55 20 8 .904 1-1 65 1 5 .930

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Opposing team Score R-H-E vs Howard Payne Univ L 4-5 4-7-1 vs Mary Hardin-Baylor L 3-7 3-4-3 vs Schreiner

L 0-6 0-2-7 vs Sul Ross State Univ L 5-9 5-6-4 vs Sul Ross State Univ W 9-2 9-13-3 vs Sul Ross State Univ W 9-3 9-12-3 Central Baptist College L 1-8 1-6-4 Central Baptist College L 3-14 3-8-3 Texas-Dallas

W 9-8 9-19-3 Texas-Dallas

L 7-10 7-11-2 at #3 Texas-Tyler L 0-4 0-2-2 at #3 Texas-Tyler L 2-6 2-7-0 at University of Dallas L 2-5 2-3-3 at University of Dallas L 1-5 1-4-4 at Hendrix College L 5-15 5-11-2 at Hendrix College L 3-11 3-5-4 #14 East Texas Baptist L 2-6 2-6-1 #14 East Texas Baptist L 0-8 0-3-3 Lyon College

L 3-4 3-10-3 Lyon College

L 1-7 1-3-2 at LeTourneau L 1-5 1-7-3 at LeTourneau L 3-7 3-6-1 at LeTourneau Univ W 4-3 4-9-2 at LeTourneau Univ L 1-5 1-6-3 at Texas-Dallas L 8-11 8-11-0 at Texas-Dallas W 7-4 7-14-2 #1 Louisiana College L 1-7 1-4-4 #1 Louisiana College L 5-7 5-6-1 #1 Louisiana College L 0-9 0-1-3 #1 Louisiana College L 2-5 2-5-0 Hendrix College L 0-7 0-4-4 Hendrix College L 8-13 8-13-4 at Mississippi College L 1-5 1-2-3 at Mississippi College L 0-8 0-1-3 at Mississippi College L 1-2 1-5-1 at Mississippi College L 2-3 2-4-0 #4 Texas-Tyler

L 1-8 1-11-4 #4 Texas-Tyler

L 0-22 0-0-3 at East Texas Baptist L 1-6 1-5-1 at East Texas Baptist L 0-8 0-3-2

R-H-E Inns Overall ASC Pitcher of record Att. 5-10-2 7 0-1-0 0-0-0 Henson (L 0-1) 95 7-10-2 8 0-2-0 0-0-0 Foster (L 0-1) 140 6-7-1 7 0-3-0 0-0-0 Henson (L 0-2) 100 9-13-2 7 0-4-0 0-0-0 Mefford (L 0-1) 100 2-5-5 7 1-4-0 0-0-0 Henson (W 1-2) 45 3-10-0 7 2-4-0 0-0-0 Foster (W 1-1) 65 8-9-3 8 2-5-0 0-0-0 Henson (L 1-3) 75 14-13-3 7 2-6-0 0-0-0 Foster (L 1-2) 210 8-12-1 7 3-6-0 1-0-0 Morris (W 1-1) 120 10-17-3 7 3-7-0 1-1-0 Otteman (L 0-1) 125 4-4-2 7 3-8-0 1-2-0 Henson (L 1-4) 478 6-10-1 7 3-9-0 1-3-0 Mefford (L 0-2) 75 5-10-1 7 3-10-0 1-3-0 Henson (L 1-5) 75 5-6-1 7 3-11-0 1-3-0 Morris (L 1-1) 136 15-11-3 5 3-12-0 1-3-0 Morris (L 1-2) 110 11-14-2 5 3-13-0 1-3-0 Henson (L 1-6) 95 6-10-0 7 3-14-0 1-4-0 Henson (L 1-7) 110 8-8-0 5 3-15-0 1-5-0 Mefford (L 0-3) 150 4-8-1 7 3-16-0 1-5-0 Henson (L 1-8) 125 7-7-3 7 3-17-0 1-5-0 Mefford (L 0-4) 115 5-10-0 7 3-18-0 1-6-0 Henson (L 1-9) 65 7-11-0 7 3-19-0 1-7-0 Henson (L 1-10) 68 3-10-1 7 4-19-0 2-7-0 Henson (W 2-10) 90 5-8-1 7 4-20-0 2-8-0 Mefford (L 0-5) 85 11-14-6 7 4-21-0 2-9-0 Henson (L 2-13) 100 4-14-2 7 5-21-0 3-9-0 Mefford (W 1-4) 100 7-11-0 7 5-22-0 3-10-0 Henson (L 2-13) 125 7-13-2 7 5-23-0 3-11-0 Mefford (L 1-5) 135 9-11-0 7 5-24-0 3-12-0 Henson (L 2-14) 110 5-6-0 7 5-25-0 3-13-0 Mefford (L 1-6) 115 7-9-1 7 5-26-0 3-13-0 Henson (L 2-15) 105 13-17-0 7 5-27-0 3-13-0 Morris (L 1-3) 125 5-9-0 7 5-28-0 3-14-0 Henson (L 2-16) 156 8-5-0 5 5-29-0 3-15-0 Mefford (L 1-7) 113 2-9-1 7 5-30-0 3-16-0 Henson (L 2-17) 111 3-6-1 7 5-31-0 3-17-0 Morris (L 1-4) 111 8-9-0 7 5-32-0 3-18-0 Henson (L 2-17) 75 22-21-0 6 5-33-0 3-19-0 Mefford (L 1-9) 75 6-10-0 7 5-34-0 3-20-0 Henson (L 2-18) 190 8-10-0 6 5-35-0 3-21-0 Henson (L 2-19) 190

Individual Game Highs Batting At bats: 5 (4 games) Runs scored: 3 - Danielle Dirks vs UT Dallas (Apr 7) Hits: 4 - Colbey Russo vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) RBIs: 3 - (7 games) Doubles: 2 - Cassie Saorrono vs Sul Ross State Univ (Mar 8)

2 - Colbey Russo vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16)

2 - Cassie Saorrono vs UT Dallas (Apr 7) Triples: 1 - (9 games) Home runs: 1 - (4 games) Total bases: 6 - Colbey Russo vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16)

6 - Julie Wilkinson vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Walks: 2 - (7 games) Sac hits: 2 - Danielle Dirks vs LeTourneau (Apr 3)

2 - Danielle Dirks vs Mississippi College (Apr 18) Sac flies: 1 - (7 games) Stolen bases: 3 - Danielle Dirks vs LeTourneau Univ (Apr 4) 2 0 1 0

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Team Game Highs Batting At bats: 38 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Runs scored: 9 vs Sul Ross (Mar 8)

9 vs Sul Ross (Mar 8)

9 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Hits: 19 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) RBIs: 9 vs Sul Ross (Mar 8)

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9 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Doubles: 6 vs UT Dallas (Apr 7) Triples: 3 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Home runs: 2 vs Sul Ross (Mar 8) Total bases: 30 vs UT-Dallas (Mar 16) Walks: 7 vs UMHB (Mar 6) Strikeouts: 15 vs Louisiana (Apr 10) Sac hits: 3 (4 games) Sac flies: 1 (7 games) Stolen bases: 5 vs Louisiana (Apr 10) Hit by pitch: 2 (5 games) Caught stealing: 2 vs UMHB (Mar 6)

2 vs Schreiner (Mar 7) Runners LOB: 13 vs LeTourneau (Apr 4)

13 vs UT-Dallas (Apr 7) Hit into DP: 1 (5 games) Fielding Putouts: Assists:

Errors: Passed balls: DPs turned:

24 vs CBC (Mar 13) 14 vs Sul Ross (Mar 8) 14 vs ETBU (Mar 29) 14 vs Louisiana (Apr 10) 7 vs Schreiner (Mar 7) 3 vs UT-Tyler (Mar 21) 1 (13 games)

Pitching Innings pitched: 8.0 vs CBC (Mar 13) Runs allowed: 22 vs UT-Tyler (Apr 20) Earned runs: 13 vs Hendrix (Mar 25) Walks allowed: 10 vs Louisiana (Apr 11) Strikeouts: 8 vs Schreiner (Mar 7)

8 vs CBC (Mar 1) Hits allowed: 21 vs UT-Tyler (Apr 20) Doubles allowed: 5 vs UT-Tyler (Apr 20) Triples allowed: 1 (12 games) Homers allowed: 4 vs UT-Tyler (Apr 20)

13 - Kelsey Stephens vs Texas-Tyler (Mar 21) 9 - Cassie Saorrono vs Louisiana College (Apr 10) 2 - (12 games)

Pitching Innings pitched: 7.2 - Stephany Henson vs Central Baptist Coll (Mar 13) Runs allowed: 11 - Stephany Henson vs UT Dallas (Apr 7)

11 - Kelsey Mefford vs Texas-Tyler (Apr 20) Earned runs: 11 - Stephany Henson vs UT Dallas (Apr 7) Walks allowed: 8 - Kelsey Mefford vs Louisiana College (Apr 11) Strikeouts: 8 - Stephany Henson vs Schreiner (Mar 7) Hits allowed: 13 - Stephany Henson vs UT Dallas (Apr 7) Doubles allowed: 3 - (5 games) Triples allowed: 1 - (12 games) Homers allowed: 3 - Kelsey Mefford vs Texas-Tyler (Apr 20) Wild pitches: 3 - Stephany Henson vs UT Dallas (Apr 7)

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2009 Season Review Dirks Named NFCA All-Region Senior outfielder Danielle Dirks was named to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Midwest All-Region Third Team. The Farmington, Ark., native was also named to the American Southwest Conference All-East Division Second Team in 2009. Dirks, a 5-foot-5 graduate of Farmington High School, was among the most productive outfielders in the region, hitting .339, scoring 18 times, recording four triples and stealing 20 bases. The right-handed speedster collected 39 hits and 12 RBI. Her 20 stolen bases ranked fifth in the ASC and her four triples placed her second. Dirks was flawless from her right field position, recording 53 putouts, five assists and no errors. She had eight multiple-hit games. Dirks made her mark on the record books, finishing in the top-5 in a number of categories at Ozarks. She is second in career doubles (22), triples (5), home runs (6) and total bases (176). She is third in RBI (60) and stolen bases (38), fourth in games played (150) and fifth in at bats (438) and hits (126).

ASC Honors Two Senior outfielder Danielle Dirks and sophomore third baseman/catcher Julie Wilkinson were named to the American Southwest Conference All-East Division Second Team. Dirks, a native of Farmington, Ark., led Ozarks in batting (.339), runs (18), triples (4), stolen bases (20) and sacrifice hits (8). The right-handed hitter collected 39 hits and 12 RBI. Her 20 stolen bases ranked fifth in the ASC and her four triples placed her second. Dirks was flawless from her right field position, recording 53 putouts, five assists and did not commit an error.

She had eight multiple-hit games. She went 3-for-4 against UT-Dallas twice and LeTourneau University once. Dirks ends her career ranked in the top five in a number of career records at Ozarks. She is second in doubles (22), triples (5), home runs (6) and total bases (176). She is third in RBI (60) and stolen bases (38), fourth in games played (150) and fifth in at bats (438) and hits (126). Wilkinson, a native of Unionville, Mo., made the All-Conference Team as a utility player. Wilkinson led the team in hits (40), RBI (22), total bases (55), home runs (2) and slugging percentage (.458). She also hit .333 with five doubles and two triples. Wilkinson, a switch hitter, had 11 multiple-hit games in 40 starts. One of her best performances of the season came against UT-Dallas March 16 when she went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI. In two seasons, she is already ninth at Ozarks in career slugging percentage (.400). In 2008, Wilkinson was named a NFCA Academic All-American.

She was also a member of the ASC All-Academic Team in 2009.

ASC: Nation’s Elite NCAA III Conference The ASC once again proved it was among the strongest conferences in NCAA III during the 2009 season. Three teams from the ASC, all ranked No.1 in the country during the season, made the NCAA III tournament. Only 59 teams qualify for the national tournament and it was the third straight year that the ASC has gotten three teams in the tourney. East Texas Baptist University hosted a regional that included ASC foes Louisiana College and UT-Tyler. UT-Tyler won the regional and advanced to the eight-team College World Series where it lost in the first round.

There is plenty of parity within the ASC. ASC champion UT-Tyler lost seven games to conference opponents.

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Pretty In Pink For the second straight year, members of the softball team participated in the annual Arkansas Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure during the fall semester.

They were amongst the thousands of participants across the country. Sophomore Morgan Goates and Kaci Foster along with senior Danielle Dirks ran in the race. The softball team also helped SAAC hold their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign the week prior to the race in which they collected donations, passed out pink ribbons and participated in the race. The previous season, the Lady Eagles joined the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s StrikeOut Cancer initiative to raise money and awareness on behalf of the American Cancer Society. All donations went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Both teams wore pink during the game.

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Stolen Bases Game 4, Kara Bartholomew (2004) Season 29, Kara Bartholomew (2007) Career 74, Kara Bartholomew (04-07) Team 72 (2 times); Last: 2007

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Games Played Season 40 (16 Players)

Last: 2009 Career 155, Jessica Pianalto (05-08)

4 (11 times) Last: Colbey Russo (2009) 63, Kara Bartholomew (2007) 170, Kara Bartholomew (04-07) 335 (2002)

Home Runs Game 3, Chelsea Joslin (2007) Season 10, Chelsea Joslin (2007, 2008) Career 32, Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Team 26 (2008) Runs Batted In Game 6, Chelsea Joslin (2008) Season 45, Chelsea Joslin (2008) Career 131, Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Team 199 (2002) Slugging Percentage Season .748, Chelsea Joslin (2005) Career .647, Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Team .427 (2002) On Base Percentage Season .478, Chelsea Joslin (2005) Career .422, Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Team .396 (2002)

Walks Game

Season Career Team Pitching Earned Run Season Career Team

3 (8 times) Last: Nicole Ashley (2008) 19, Shannon Rainbolt (2004) 56, Shannon Rainbolt (02-05) 105 (2002) Average 2.28, Andrea Mitchell (2006) 3.80, Brandi Blake (2003) 2.78 (2004)

Wins Season Career Team

12, Amanda Luney (2002) 30, Amanda Luney (2001-04) 22 (2002)

Saves Season Career Team

4, Sarah Otteman (2008) 4, Sarah Otteman (2008) 5 (2008)

Appearances Season 25, Andrea Mitchell (2007) Career 79, Amanda Luney (2001-04)

Runs Game

Season Career Team

4 (2 times) Last: Kara Bartholomew (2007) 35, Shannon Rainbolt (2002) 106, Shannon Rainbolt (02-05) 219 (2002)

Doubles Game Season Career Team

3, Stacy Simpson (2007) 15, Leigh Thompson (2002) 28, Brooke Grice (2004-07) 62 (2002)

Games Started Season 21 (3 times)

Last: Stephany Henson (2009) Career 69, Amanda Luney (2001-04)

Triples Game Season Career Team

2, Jamie Johnson (2001) 7, Jamie Johnson (2001) 13, Jamie Johnson (01, 03-04) 13 (2002)

Innings Pitched Game 9.1, Amanda Luney (2001) Season 132.2, Andrea Mitchell (2007) Career 415.1, Amanda Luney (01-04) Team 262.2 (2007)

Total Bases Game 12, Chelsea Joslin (2007) Season 86, Chelsea Joslin (2008) Career 281, Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Team 442 (2008) At Bats Game

Season Career Team

Complete Games Season 21, Amanda Luney (2002) Career 60, Amanda Luney (2001-04) Team 37 (2 times); Last: 2003

Strikeouts Game Season Career Team

12, Dana Marvin (2006) 98, Dana Marvin (2005) 237, Dana Marvin (2004-06) 166 (2006)

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Most games played 1.

155 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 2.

153 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 3.

151 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 4.

150 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 5.

147 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) Most games started 1.

154 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 2.

151 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 3.

150 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 4.

149 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 5.

146 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) Most at bats 1.

466 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 2.

461 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) 3.

447 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 4.

439 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 5.

438 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) Most runs scored 1.

106 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) 2.

91 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 3.

70 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 4.

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Most times hit by pitch 1.

10 - Cassie Saorrono (2008-09)

10 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 2.

8 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 3.

7 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09) 4.

5 - Erica Newell (2003-06) 5.

4 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08)

4 - Jodie Clark (2004-07)

4 - Nicole Ashley (2007-09)

4 - Julie Wilkinson (2008-09)

4 - Kelly Bennett (2002-03)

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28 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 2.

22 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 3.

21 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 4.

20 - Leigh Thompson (2002-03) 5.

19 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) Most triples 1.

13 - Jamie Johnson (2001, 03-04) 2.

5 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 3.

4 - Erica Newell (2003-06)

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2 - Sarah Fielder (2002-03)

2 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09)

2 - Jennifer Hudlow (2002) Most home runs 1.

32 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 2.

6 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 3.

4 - Kaitlyn Poirier (2008)

4 - Cassie Saorrono (2008-09)

4 - Brooke Grice (2004-07)

4 - Jamie Johnson (2001, 03-04) 4.

3 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08)

3 - Erica Newell (2003-06)

3 - Kelly Bennett (2002-03)

3 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09) 5.

2 - Julie Wilkinson (2008-09)

2 - Nicole Ashley (2007-09)

Most sacrifice flies 1.

6 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 2.

5 - Brooke Grice (2004-07)

5 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 3.

4 - Cassie Saorrono (2008-09)

4 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 4.

2 - Nicole Ashley (2007-09)

2 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05)

2 - Jamie Johnson (2001, 03-04)

2 - Kayla Harris (2009) 5.

1 - Leigh Thompson (2002-03) Most sacrifice hits 1.

21 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08)

21 - Jodie Clark (2004-07) 2.

17 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 3.

12 - Devon Bottoms (2003-06) 4.

11 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 5.

10 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09)

10 - Erica Newell (2003-06) Most stolen bases 1.

74 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 2.

40 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) 3.

38 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 4.

33 - Jodie Clark (2004-07) 5.

25 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) Most stolen base attempts 1.

81 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 2.

43 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 3.

42 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) 4.

37 - Jodie Clark (2004-07) 5.

29 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08)

Most runs batted in 1.

131 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 2.

76 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 3.

60 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 4.

51 - Leigh Thompson (2002-03) 5.

48 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) Most total bases 1.

281 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 2.

176 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 3.

172 - Kara Bartholomew (2004-07) 4.

167 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 5.

153 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) Most walks 1.

56 - Shannon Rainbolt (2002-05) 2.

46 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 3.

34 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 4.

32 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 5.

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3.80 - Brandi Blake (2003) 2.

4.04 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 3.

4.16 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 4.

4.49 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) 5.

5.05 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) Lowest opponent batting avg. (minimum 100 IP) 1. .282 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 2. .287 - Brandi Blake (2003) 3. .314 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) 4. .317 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06)

.317 - Brittany Thompson (2008) 5. .334 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) Most strikeouts/9 inn game (minimum 100 IP) 1.

7.05 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 2.

6.79 - Brittany Thompson (2008) 3.

5.04 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 4.

4.02 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 5.

3.77 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) Most wins 1.

27 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

17 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 3.

16 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06)

16 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 4.

13 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) 5.

10 - Janae Smith (2002) Most saves 1.

4 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09) 2.

2 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 3.

1 - Kelsea Morris (2009)

1 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07)

1 - Dana Marvin (2004-06)

1 - Kelsey Mefford (2009) Most appearances 1.

79 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

68 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 3.

64 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 4.

60 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 5.

48 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) Most games started 1.

69 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

59 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 3.

45 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 4.

44 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 5.

31 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07)

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Amanda Luney (2001-04) Most complete games 1.

60 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

34 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 3.

30 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 4.

25 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 5.

18 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) Most shutouts 1.

5 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

4 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 3.

3 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07)

3 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 4.

2 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 5.

1 - Brandi Blake (2003)

Highest fielding pct. (minimum 100 chances) 1. .985 - Erica Newell (2003-06) 2. .984 - Jeanne Randall (2004-07) 3. .976 - Andrea Dewey (2003-04) 4. .975 - Kelly Bennett (2002-03)

.975 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 5. .968 - Sarah Fielder (2002-03) Lowest stolen base against pct.

1. .727 - Sarah Otteman (2008-09) 2. .756 - Julie Wilkinson (2008-09) 3. .778 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 4. .788 - Brittany Thompson (2008) 5. .810 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06)

Most innings pitched 1.

415.1 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 2.

367.0 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 3.

302.2 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 4.

262.1 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 5.

212.1 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07)

Most chances 1.

670 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 2.

615 - Erica Newell (2003-06) 3.

597 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 4.

526 - Sarah Fielder (2002-03) 5.

523 - Brooke Grice (2004-07)

Most trikeouts 1.

237 - Dana Marvin (2004-06) 2.

164 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 3.

147 - Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) 4.

127 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 5.

89 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07)

Most putouts 1.

609 - Chelsea Joslin (2005-08) 2.

574 - Erica Newell (2003-06) 3.

474 - Sarah Fielder (2002-03) 4.

321 - Jeanne Randall (2004-07) 5.

303 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08)

Fewest walks allowed/9 inn game 1.

1.19 - Andrea Mitchell (2006-07) 2.

1.89 - Amanda Luney (2001-04) 3.

2.13 - Brandi Blake (2003) 4.

2.43 - Stephany Henson (2007-09) 5.

3.24 - Dana Marvin (2004-06)

Most assists 1.

335 - Brooke Grice (2004-07) 2.

257 - Jessica Pianalto (2005-08) 3.

187 - Jamie Johnson (2001, 03-04) 4.

186 - Danielle Dirks (2006-09) 5.

171 - Leigh Thompson (2002-03)

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Leigh Thompson 2002 Leigh Thompson ASC All-East Division 2001 Jamie Johnson (Hon. Men.)

Amanda Luney (Hon. Men.) 2002 Leigh Thompson (1st)

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Regan Brown (Hon. Men.)

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Shannon Rainbolt (2nd)

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Erica Newell (Hon. Men.) 2005 Kara Bartholomew (Hon. Men.)

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Brooke Grice (Hon. Men.)

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Brooke Grice (Hon. Men.)

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Brooke Grice (Hon. Men.) 2008 Chelsea Joslin (2nd)

Sarah Otteman (Hon. Men.)

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Kaitlyn Poirier (Hon. Men.) 2009 Danielle Dirks (2nd)

Julie Wilkinson (2nd)

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Andrea Dewey Trenda Neff Erica Newell Shannon Rainbolt Tiffany Armstrong Jodie Clark Dana Marvin Trenda Neff Erica Newell Shannon Rainbolt Jeanne Randall Kayla Reedy Tiffany Armstrong Jodie Clark Trenda Neff Jessica Pianalto Jeanne Randall Tiffany Armstrong Jodie Clark Chelsea Joslin Andrea Mitchell Jessica Pianalto Jeanne Randall Stacy Simpson Chelsea Joslin Jessica Pianalto Stacy Simpson Julie Wilkinson

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Most Runs Scored: 19 vs Univ of Dallas (Feb. 15, 2002) Most Combined Runs: 29 vs Univ of Dallas (Feb. 15, 2002) Largest Margin Of Victory: 17 vs Hendrix (Feb. 24, 2002) vs Westminster (March 23, 2004) Largest Margin Of Defeat: 22 vs UT-Tyler (April 20, 2009) Most Wins vs. Opponents: LeTourneau University.........................23-12 Hendrix College................................16-15-1 UT-Dallas..............................................14-16 Most Losses vs. Opponents: East Texas Baptist..................................1-35 Louisiana College.................................0-34 Mississippi College.................................6-30 Overall

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2001

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2002

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10-14

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2003

Jon Janssen

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2004

Jon Janssen

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2005

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2006

Elizabeth Caroscio

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2007

Elizabeth Caroscio

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7-17

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2008

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2009

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NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete 2002 Amie Jondro 2004 Sydney Johnson

Shannon Rainbolt 2008 Chelsea Joslin

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Julie Wilkinson ASC All-Academic Team 2003 Amie Jondro

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Year-By-Year Results 2001 Overall: 3-20; ASC: 2-14 (4th) Head Coach: Jon Janssen Feb 2 Hendrix College Feb 20 Hendrix College Feb 23 at LeTourneau Univ.

Feb 23 at Hendrix College Feb 24 vs Williams Baptist Coll. *Mar 9 vs Schreiner University *Mar 9 vs Sul Ross State Univ. *Mar 10 vs Concordia-Austin *Mar 10 vs Texas Lutheran Univ. *Mar 16 East Texas Baptist Univ. *Mar 16 East Texas Baptist Univ. *Mar 17 East Texas Baptist Univ. *Mar 17 East Texas Baptist Univ. *Mar 23 at LeTourneau Univ. *Mar 23 at LeTourneau Univ.

Mar 26 Hendrix College Mar 26 Hendrix College *Mar 27 Louisiana College *Mar 27 Louisiana College *Apr 6 at Mississippi College *Apr 6 at Mississippi College *Apr 7 at Mississippi College *Apr 7 at Mississippi College

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2003 Overall: 13-21; ASC: 7-17 (5th) Head Coach: Jon Janssen Feb 11 Ouachita Baptist Univ. W 3-1 Feb 11 Ouachita Baptist Univ. L 0-5 Feb 20 at Arkansas Tech Univ. W 7-2 Feb 20 at Arkansas Tech Univ. L 0-2 *Mar 7 vs Concordia-Austin W 11-3 *Mar 7 vs Texas Lutheran W 2-1 *Mar 8 vs Howard Payne Univ. L 4-6 *Mar 8 vs Mary Hardin-Baylor L 3-9 Mar 11 at Ouachita Baptist Univ. L 0-1 Mar 12 at Ouachita Baptist Univ. W 8-3 *Mar 21 at LeTourneau Univ.

W 3-1 *Mar 21 at LeTourneau Univ.

L 0-1 *Mar 22 at LeTourneau Univ.

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W 8-2 Mar 24 Westminster College W 9-1 Mar 24 Westminster College W 8-0 *Mar 28 Louisiana College L 1-12 *Mar 28 Louisiana College L 2-8 *Mar 29 Louisiana College L 1-3 *Mar 29 Louisiana College L 4-7 *Apr 4 at Mississippi College L 0-8 *Apr 4 at Mississippi College L 2-7 *Apr 5 at Mississippi College L 0-1 *Apr 5 at Mississippi College W 6-1 *Apr 11 at UT-Dallas L 1-6 *Apr 11 at UT-Dallas L 0-3 *Apr 12 at UT-Dallas W 2-0 *Apr 12 at UT-Dallas L 5-6 Apr 22 Arkansas Tech Univ.

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2005 Overall: 11-28-1; ASC: 5-23 (7th) Head Coach: Jon Janssen Feb 24 at Hendrix College T 7-7 Feb 24 at Hendrix College W 5-3 Mar 1 Ouachita Baptist Univ.

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Mar 8 vs Eureka College Mar 8 vs Eureka College

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W 7-6 Mar 9 Piedmont College

W 1-0 Mar 9 Piedmont College L 2-3 Mar 13 Ouachita Baptist

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W 9-5 *Mar 16 UT-Dallas

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L 3-4 *Mar 24 at UT-Tyler

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L 3-12 *Mar 30 East Texas Baptist

L 3-4 *Mar 31 East Texas Baptist

L 2-9 *Mar 31 East Texas Baptist

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W 4-0 *Apr 14 Louisiana College L 2-14 *Apr 14 Louisiana College L 2-9 *Apr 15 Louisiana College L 1-9 *Apr 15 Louisiana College L 2-7 Apr 17 Hendrix College

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*Apr 20 UT-Tyler

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W 13-1 Mar 7 vs Concordia Univ Texas W 5-3 Mar 8 vs Texas Lutheran Univ W 4-2 Mar 8 vs Hardin-Simmons L 3-10 *Mar 12 UT-Dallas

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C Chanceree Catlett (2004-06) Dara Clark (2006) Jodie Clark (2004-07) D Kaliegh Dees (2003-04) Andrea Dewey (2003-04) Danielle Dirks (2006-09) E Amanda Erissman (2001) F Sarah Fielder (2002-03) Kaci Foster (2009) Leslie Foster (2001-02) G Jessica George (2008) Morgan Goates (2009) Kyla Golden (2009)

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American Southwest Conference American Southwest Conference The American Southwest Conference, one of the largest intercollegiate athletic conferences in NCAA Division III, will celebrate its 14th championship season of competition with the 2009-2010 academic year.

Founded in May 1996 to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics among the member institutions, the American Southwest Conference includes former members of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) and other institutions outside the Texas border. From the eight founding institutions to today’s present group of 15 college and universities, the ASC encompasses institutions sharing similar educational and athletic philosophies.

Spreading across four states — Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi — the ASC offers student-athletes competition in 16 sports with opportunity for advancement in both conference and NCAA Division III championships.

The roster of American Southwest Conference members in 2009-2010 includes Concordia University Texas, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Louisiana College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, McMurry University, Mississippi College, University of the Ozarks, Schreiner University, Sul Ross State University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Tyler, and Texas Lutheran University.

ASC championships are conducted in 16 sports (8 men, 8 women). Men’s championships are offered in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field.

Women’s championships are offered in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The American Southwest Conference is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

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Amy Carlton ASC Commissioner Amy Carlton is the Commissioner of the American Southwest Conference with oversight of the league’s long-term and daily administration and operations, including member and NCAA relations, compliance, scheduling and championships. Carlton was appointed Interim Commissioner July 1, 2006 after serving as ASC Assistant Commissioner/Director of Media Relations.

Carlton joined the ASC office in January 2002 after 13-1/2 years in sports information at NCAA Division I institutions, including 10 years as Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations at the University of Michigan (1990-2000). She was Assistant Sports Information Director at Northern Illinois University (1989-90) and a graduate intern at both Western Illinois University (1987-88) and Michigan (1988-89). Carlton began her career at Division III institutions as an assistant in the news bureau at Franklin College (1981-82) and Director of News and Sports Information at Manchester College (1982-87).

Carlton is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA), National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), and the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

A native of Greencastle, Ind., Carlton is a 1981 graduate of Franklin College (Ind.), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.

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Greg Weghorst Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst was named Director of Media Relations of the American Southwest Conference in February 2007 after serving in an interim role since August 2006.

Weghorst is the fifth media relations director of the ASC. He provides an oversight of the conference’s media relations operation, including compilation of league statistics and standings and NCAA reports, production of the ASC weekly sport reports, maintaining the ASC web site and assisting with conference issues and tournament administration.

A sports writer with the Temple Daily Telegram prior to coming to the ASC, Weghorst provided coverage of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Central Texas Blackhawks/Marshals of the North American Hockey League and Templearea high schools. He was part of the coverage team for the 2005 EV1.net Houston Bowl and the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. A native of Waco, Texas, he is a 2003 graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications/journalism.

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For 175 years, University of the Ozarks has approached education with an unyielding search for truth.

That search led our founders to establish the first co-educational college west of the Mississippi. It set the stage for the first Arkansas woman to receive a college degree. And because truth often defies convention, ours was the first historically white college in the state to admit African-Americans.

Every day, our history inspires Ozarks students to discover their own individual truths. But we won’t expect you to find the answers alone.

Through every step of your search, we’ll stand by you as true scholars, mentors, and friends.

Founded in 1834 as Cane Hill School, University of the Ozarks is a private, four-year comprehensive university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Located on 30 acres in Clarksville, Arkansas (pop. 7,500), Ozarks is home to about 675 students from 22 states and 20 countries.

More than 80 percent of our faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields. Because we’re small by design, our average class size is 14 and the student/ faculty ratio is 13:1.

More than 60 majors, minors, and preprofessional degrees, from Composite Science to Strategic Communications are offered. Many Ozarks graduates also go on to top graduate programs in law, medicine, and engineering.

The central mall of campus is flanked by historic Munger Chapel and Walker Hall, a $7 million facility that houses a television studio, radio station, and state-of-the art editing suites. The 38,000-square-foot Robson Library houses more than 175,000 items for reading and research.

Seventy-five percent of students live on campus in one of six residence halls that feature such perks as recreation rooms and in-room computer connections.

At roughly half the national average for a private, liberal arts education, University of the Ozarks’ tuition offers exceptional value.

About 95 percent of students receive some type of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work study. Over $7.7 million in financial aid is distributed annually.

You may have heard that a liberal arts education is all about mental agility, intellectual prowess, service to others, and critical thinking. We couldn’t agree more. But at Ozarks, we’re also steeped in the tradition of preparedness – for your career, for graduate school, for life. A key part of being prepared is knowing when to ask for help. Ozarks’ Student Support Services (SSS) provides free tutoring, a 24-hour computer lab, resume assistance, career and grad school strategies, and more than a dozen other services to help students achieve their very best. Internships are an essential part of the college experience, allowing you to practice newfound skills “in the field” and try a career (or two)

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on for size. Ozarks interns are doing research in polymer chemistry, working with the forest service, and volunteering for national political campaigns. Just how much can one student get involved? One Ozarks student landed internships at both the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and the FOX News Network in Manhattan and created films for Little Rock’s “48 Hour Film Festival” as well as the Cinequest Film Festival.

Once Ozarks graduates get out into the world, there’s no stopping them. Our alumni pursue a truly incredible array of careers, from writing for ad agencies and practicing clinical psychology to working for the Secret Service. And if you’re interested in furthering your education, expect to be in good company. More than 85 percent of Ozarks students who apply are accepted to top graduate, medical, and law schools.

If you’re not accustomed to personal interaction with your instructors, you’ll get used to it soon enough. Both in and out of class, Ozarks faculty demand accountability (don’t be surprised if you get a phone call from your professor when you miss class). That sort of “personal attention” is just one example of our genuine concern for each individual student’s progress. Our faculty is known for inspiring remarkable acts. With their help, students are studying abroad in Strasburg, Florence, and Hong Kong. They’re learning about new forms of international currency trading from experts in the field, and using their Latin skills to enhance research papers on medieval

drama. If this sounds more like master’s work than undergraduate, it’s no accident.

Because University of the Ozarks is small by design, professors have the time to delve deeply into every student’s interests – and help make the most of their talents. In the political science program, Dr. Gil Parks’ students are researching national human rights legislation at American University in D.C. and taking on internships with the National Republican Senatorial Committee. They’re also attending law schools nationwide, including Notre Dame, Pepperdine, and Georgetown.

Similarly, Dr. Sean Coleman encourages his pre-med students to take full advantage of the liberal arts, with foreign language minors, and immersion trips to countries like Mexico and Italy. With over 40 clubs and organizations to choose from, it isn’t hard to find one you’re truly passionate about.

For some, it’s a club with academic affiliations like Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) – a global, non-profit organization that helps members develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills by championing free enterprise and community service. Others pursue more personal passions by joining Amnesty International, College Republicans, or Young Democrats. And if you’re simply looking to have fun, you won’t be disappointed. In the student center, ping-pong matches have been known to go on for hours, and you never know when a soccer game might break out in the quad. Movie nights often hit the big screens in the residence halls.

Majors Accounting Art* Biology* Business Administration Business Education* Chemistry Communications-Radio, TV & Video Communications-Strategic Composite Science Early Childhood Education*† Economics English* Environmental Studies History* History & Literature Management Marketing Mathematics* Middle Level Education*† Music Philosophy

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Physical Education* Political Science Psychology Psychology of Human Behavior Religion Religion/Philosophy Social Sciences* Sociology Spanish Theatre Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical Sciences Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Veterinary Sciences * Teaching Certificates available † Special education certificates available

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