2013 Owens CC Express Softball Media Guide

2013 Owens Express SOFTBALL Media Guide KATIE TURSKI 2013 OCCAC PITCHER OF THE YEAR

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents Introduction

Record Book

2 Table of Contents 2 Express Directory 3 2012-13 Roster 4 2012-13 Picture Roster 5 2012-13 Schedule 6-9 2011 Year In Review

45 Year By Year 45 Coaching History 46-47 Postseason History 48-49 OCCAC Awards 50-51 Region XII Awards 52 NJCAA Awards 53 Team Awards 54-56 Yearly Rosters

Staff 10 11 12 13

Duane Lanham Kevin Snyder Sara Fleming Jeff Smith

Player Profiles 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43

Mareshah Scott Olivia Reeder Amanda Sinay April DeCant Alyssa Lassey Katie Butler Jaylee Glad Melanie Iacoangeli Emily Rockman Katie Turski Hannah Shank Sydney Cherry Taylor Miller Tyniesha Wilson Molly Gast

Affiliations The Express softball team competes at the NJCAA D-II level, and they are a member of the OCCAC and Region XII.

Credits The 2012-13 Owens Express softball media guide was written, edited and designed by Nicholas Huenefeld.

Photos Photos courtesy of Sharon Snyder, Nicholas Huenefeld, Seth Foley and Cherie Guthrie.

Cover The cover of this year’s media guide features freshman Katie Turski.

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Owens Community College Directory Main Number: 567-661-7973 Softball Staff Duane Lanham, Head Coach - Ext. 7937 duane_lanham@owens.edu Kevin Snyder, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 kevin_snyder4@owens.edu@owens.edu Sara Fleming, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 sara_fleming@owens.edu Jeff Smith, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 jeff_smith@owens.edu

Administration Rudy Yovich, Director of Athletics - Ext. 7974 rudy_yovich@owens.edu Ann LaVoy, Athletics Specialist - Ext. 7973 ann_lavoy@owens.edu Nicholas Huenefeld, Sports Information - Ext. 7972 nicholas_huenefeld@owens.edu

Head Coaches Baseball, Devin Taylor - Ext. 7936 devin_taylor@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Dave Clarke - Ext. 7940 david_clarke2@owens.edu Men’s Golf, Josh Williams - Ext. 2643 joshua_williams@owens.edu Men’s Soccer, Art Johnson - Ext. 7938 arthur_johnson@owens.edu Softball, Duane Lanham - Ext. 7937 duane_lanham@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Michael Llanas - Ext. 7941 michael_llanas@owens.edu Women’s Soccer, Mary Whisler - Ext. 7935 mary_whisler@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Sonny Lewis - Ext. 7939 harold_lewis2@owens.edu

Assistant Coaches

Baseball, John Parisho - john_parisho@owens.edu Baseball, Zack Tanner - zack_tanner@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Carl Thomas - carl_thomas@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Keith Raine - keith_raine@owens.edu Men’s Golf, Chris Hummer - christopher_hummer@owens.edu Men’s Soccer, Dave Prediger - david_prediger@owens.edu Softball, Kevin Snyder - kevin_snyder4@owens.edu Softball, Sara Fleming - sara_fleming@owens.edu Softball, Jeff Smith - jeff_smith@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Stephen Perry - stephen_perry2@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Jessica Lewis - jessica_lewis6@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Matt Hilkens - matt_hilkens@owens.edu Women’s Soccer, Caitlyn Theaker - caitlyn_theaker@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Denny Caldwell - dennis_caldwell@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Angie Parisho - angela_parisho@owens.edu

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2013 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL ROSTER

Numerical Roster No.

Name

Ht.

Position

Class

High School

Hometown

1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24

Mareshah Scott Olivia Reeder Kellsie Cousino Amanda Sinay Jolene Sauter Emily Rockman April DeCant Alyssa Lassey Katilyn Turski Hannah Shank Katie Butler Sydney Cherry Taylor Miller Jaylee Glad Melanie Iacoangeli Tyniesha Wilson Molly Gast

5-2 5-1 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-7 5-2 5-7 5-4 5-5 5-10 5-6 5-5 5-5 5-3 5-2 5-7

CF Catcher C/Util.

OF P 1B/C 2B SS RHP/1B 2B 1B 3B OF OF OF/2B OF 1B/P

So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr.

Maumee Genoa Erie Mason Cardinal Stritch Blissfield Springfield Liberty Center Ida Cardinal Stritch Van Buren Maumee Ida Erie Mason Ida Ida Perrysburg Southview

Maumee, OH Martin, OH Erie, MI Oregon, OH Blissfield, MI Holland, OH Delta, OH Ida, MI Toledo, OH North Baltimore, OH Maumee, OH Ida, MI Toledo, OH Temperance, MI Monroe, MI Perrysburg, OH Toledo, OH

Alphabetical Roster No.

Name

Ht.

Position

Class

High School

Hometown

14 15 5 9 24 19 21 11 17 2 8 7 1 13 6 12 22

Katie Butler Sydney Cherry Kellsie Cousino April DeCant Molly Gast Jaylee Glad Melanie Iacoangeli Alyssa Lassey Taylor Miller Olivia Reeder Emily Rockman Jolene Sauter Mareshah Scott Hannah Shank Amanda Sinay Katilyn Turski Tyniesha Wilson

5-10 5-6 5-4 5-2 5-7 5-5 5-3 5-7 5-5 5-1 5-7 5-4 5-2 5-5 5-4 5-4 5-2

1B 3B C/Util.

2B 1B/P OF OF/2B SS OF C 1B/C P CF 2B OF RHP/1B OF

So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr

Maumee Ida Erie Mason Liberty Center Sylvania Southview Ida Ida Ida Erie Mason Genoa Springfield Blissfield Maumee Van Buren Cardinal Stritch Cardinal Stritch Perrysburg

Maumee, OH Ida, MI Erie, MI Delta, OH Toledo, OH Temperance, MI Monroe, MI Ida, MI Toledo, OH Martin, OH Holland, OH Blissfield, MI Maumee, OH North Baltimore, OH Oregon, OH Toledo, OH Perrysburg, OH

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Coaching Staff Duane Lanham Head Coach (10th Year) Kevin Snyder Assistant Coach (6th Year) Sara Fleming Assistant Coach (2nd Year) Jeff Smith Assistant Coach (1st Year)

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2013 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL PICTURE ROSTER

Mareshah Scott 5-2, CF, So. Maumee Maumee, OH

Olivia Reeder 5-1, Catcher, So. Genoa Martin, OH

Kellsie Cousino 5-4, C/Util., Fr. Erie Mason Erie, MI

Amanda Sinay 5-4, OF, So. Cardinal Stritch Oregon, OH

Jolene Sauter 5-4, Pitcher, Fr. Blissfield Blissfield, MI

Emily Rockman 5-7, 1B/C, Fr. Springfield Holland, OH

April DeCant 5-2, 2B, So. Liberty Center Delta, OH

Alyssa Lassey 5-7, SS, So. Ida Ida, MI

Katilyn Turski 5-4, RHP/1B, Fr. Cardinal Stritch Toledo, OH

Hannah Shank 5-5, 2B, Fr. Van Buren North Baltimore, OH

Katie Butler 5-10, 1B, So. Maumee Maumee, OH

Sydney Cherry 5-6, 3B, Fr. Ida Ida, MI

Taylor Miller 5-5, OF, Fr. Erie Mason Toledo, OH

Jaylee Glad 5-5, OF, So. Ida Temperance, MI

Melanie Iacoangeli 5-3, OF/2B, So. Ida Monroe, MI

Tyniesha Wilson 5-2, OF, Fr. Perrysburg Perrysburg, OH

Express Quick Facts College Info Location: Toledo, OH Founded: 1965 Nickname: Express Colors: Red and White President: Dr. Mike Bower Director of Athletics: Rudy Yovich Affiliation: NJCAA D-II Region: XII Conference: Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Website: www.owensexpress.com

Softball Facts 1st Year: 1999 Club Season: 1998 Overall Record: 441-198 OCCAC Record: 168-38

Duane Lanham Head Coach 10th Year (left)

Kevin Snyder Assistant Coach 6th Year (right) Sara Fleming Assistant Coach 2nd Year (left)

Coaching Staff Duane Lanham, Head Coach - Ext. 7937 duane_lanham@owens.edu Kevin Snyder, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 kevin_snyder4@owens.edu@owens.edu Sara Fleming, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 sara_fleming@owens.edu Jeff Smith, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7937 jeff_smith@owens.edu

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Molly Gast 5-7, 1B/P, Fr. Sylvania Southview Toledo, OH

Jeff Smith Assistant Coach 1st Year (right)

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2013 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Myrtle Beach Spring Trip March 4 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 4 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 5 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 5 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 6 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 6 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 7 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 7 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 8 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 8 TBA

TBA Myrtle Beach, SC

March 16 Muskegon Community College March 23 Oakland Community College

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1 p.m.

Toledo, OH 1 p.m.

Waterford, MI

March 24 Mercyhurst North East CC

1 p.m.

Toledo, OH

March 27 Adrian College JV

3:30 p.m.

Toledo, OH

March 28 Macomb Community College

3 p.m.

Toledo, OH

March 30 Muskegon Community College

1 p.m.

Muskegon, MI

April 3 Lakeland Community College

3:30 p.m.

Kirtland, OH

April 5 Sinclair Community College

3:30 p.m.

Toledo, OH

April 8 Adrian College JV

3:30 p.m.

Adrian, MI

Katie Butler April 10 Cuyahoga Community College April 14 Mercyhurst North East CC

3:30 p.m.

Toledo, OH 1 p.m.

North East, PA

April 15 Jackson Community College

3:30 p.m.

Jackson, MI

April 19 Sinclair Community College

3:30 p.m.

Dayton, OH

April 20 Cuyahoga Community College

1 p.m.

Cleveland, OH

April 21 Grand Rapids Community College

1 p.m.

Toledo, OH

April 23 Defiance College JV

4 p.m.

Toledo, OH

April 24 Lakeland Community College

3:30 p.m.

Toledo, OH

April 29 Jackson Community College

3:30 p.m.

Toledo, OH

April 30 Macomb Community College

3 p.m.

Toledo, OH

May 2 Oakland Community College

3 p.m.

Toledo, OH

May 3 Grand Rapids Community College

3 p.m.

Toledo, OH

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2012 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL YEAR IN REVIEW

Overview The Express softball team posted its second consecutive 40 plus win season for the first time in program history last year. Their season ended just one win away from a spot in the Region XII championship game.

The sophomore class completed the most successful two-year run in program history as they combined to go 85-12 overall. That run included two OCCAC championships, one Region XII championship and an appearance in the national title game two years ago - the best finish in program history.

Ashlyn Michalak anchored the pitching staff as she went 17-4 and struk out 202 batters in 147.2 innings. She is now playing for Valparaiso.

Two freshmen outfielders, Melanie Iacoangeli (.538) and Mareshah Scott (.458), led the team in hitting. They combined to go 99-for-106 in stolen base attempts.

Sophomore Michelle Hollister, now playing at UM-Dearborn, completed a highly successful two-year career with a .383 batting average and teamhighs in home runs (5) and RBIs (48).

Another sophomore, RHP Kasey Graham, went 13-1 with a 2.12 ERA and is now pitching for Lourdes University. Sophomore catcher Tayler Redinger moved on to Siena Heights University.

2012 Roster 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Mareshah Scott Olivia Reeder Sydney Barron Tabitha Britt Amanda Sinay Alyssa Lassey Tayler Redinger April DeCant Allison Hausch Hallie Thompson Ashlyn Michalak Hannah Shank Katie Butler Leona Euler Kasey Graham Michelle Hollister Katlyn Whitmarsh Jaylee Glad Hannah Morrison Melanie Iacoangeli Kenny Craig Lexi Sheets Aja Hall

OF C 1B/3B OF OF IF C 2B C 2B/SS RHP IF/OF 1B RHP RHP SS/2B OF OF 3B OF OF/C RHP 3B

Maumee/Maumee, OH Genoa/Martin, OH Jefferson/Monroe, MI Maumee/Maumee, OH Cardinal Stritch/Oregon, OH Ida/Ida, MI Fremont Ross/Fremont, OH Liberty Center/Delta, OH Bryan/Bryan, OH Clay/Oregon, OH Springfield/Temperance, MI Van Buren/North Baltimore, OH Maumee/Maumee, OH North Baltimore/North Baltimore, OH Clay/Oregon, OH Airport/Newport, MI Monroe/Monroe, MI Ida/Temperance, MI Genoa/Curtice, OH Ida/Monroe, MI Summerfield/Deerfield, MI Carrollton/Carrollton, OH Fostoria/Fostoria, OH

Head Coach: Duane Lanham Assistant Coaches: Kevin Snyder and Sara Fleming

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2012 Schedule/Results March 5 Owens 8 CCBC-Catonsville 5 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 5 Owens 5 Olney Central College 2 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 6 Owens 7 Olney Central College 2 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 6 Owens 12 Southern Vermont College 0 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 7 Owens 8 CCBC-Catonsville 0 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 8 Owens 5 SUNY-IT 2 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 8 Owens 1 Monroe College (NY) 0 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 9 Monroe College (NY) 8 Owens 6 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 9 Owens 2 St. Joseph’s College 0 - Myrtle Beach, SC March 22 Owens 7 Macomb 4 March 22 Owens 3 Macomb 1 April 2 Owens 6 Jackson 1 April 2 Owens 4 Jackson 2 April 3 Owens 4 Tiffin JV 2 April 3 Owens 10 Tiffin JV 0 April 4 Owens 2 Cuyahoga 0 April 4 Owens 10 Cuyahoga 2 April 10 Owens 5 Grand Rapids 1 April 10 Grand Rapids 10 Owens 9 April 11 Owens 11 Defiance College JV 2 April 11 Owens 10 Defiance College JV 2 April 14 Owens 4 Mercyhurst North East 3 April 14 Owens 10 CC of Rhode Island 1 April 17 Owens 4 Tiffin JV 3 April 17 Owens 8 Tiffin JV 0 April 18 Owens 3 Cuyahoga 0 April 18 Owens 9 Cuyahoga 0 April 21 Owens 8 Lakeland 0 April 21 Owens 10 Lakeland 0 April 22 Owens 8 Mercyhurst North East 0 April 22 Mercyhurst North East 6 Owens 4 April 23 Jackson 3 Owens 1 April 23 Owens 13 Jackson 6 April 24 Owens 6 Grand Rapids 1 April 24 Owens 9 Grand Rapids 3 April 25 Owens 11 Lorain County 2 April 25 Owens 18 Lorain County 1 April 26 Owens 15 Lakeland 7 April 26 Owens 9 Lakeland 0 April 30 Owens 4 Defiance College JV 0 April 30 Owens 9 Defiance College JV 5 May 3 Macomb 4 Owens 2 May 4 Owens 5 Oakland 0 May 4 Owens 3 Oakland 2 May 9 Muskegon 2 Owens 0 (Reg. XII Tourney) May 10 Owens 4 Grand Rapids 2 (Reg. XII Loser’s Bracket Q-Final May 10 Owens 5 Ancilla 3 (Reg. XII Loser’s Bracket Semifinal May 10 Kalamazoo Valley 9 Owens 1 (Reg. XII Loser’s Bracket Final

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2012 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 Year In Review The Express softball team finished 41-7 overall and 8-0 in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) last season. The won the OCCAC championship and finished third in the Region XII tournament.

Back-To-Back 40 Win Seasons For the first time in program history, the Express posted their second consecutive 40 plus win season. After tying a single season mark with 44 wins in 2011, the 2012 Express broke the 40 win mark in the Region XII tournament.

Sophomore Class The sophomore class of Sydney Barron, Ashlyn Michalak, Hallie Thompson, Michelle Hollister, Tayler Redinger, Kasey Graham, Tabitha Britt and Allison Hausch finished the most successful two-year run in program history thanks in large part to their individual performances.

Hollister teamed with Bridget Wolfe to hit back-to-back home runs that snapped a tie game in the fifth inning of the Region XII championship game in 2011. The homers turned out to be the difference in the game.

Earlier in that tournament, Hausch hit a walk-off home run to give the Express a 2-1 win over Kalamazoo Valley in

Sydney Barron

Tabitha Britt

the winner’s bracket final against one of the nation’s best pitchers, Sara Heath.

Graham posted a two-year record of 18-1 to go along with a 2.16 ERA and 74 strikeouts.

Barron, Thompson and Britt played reserve roles on the national runner-up team in 2011 before becoming major keys to the success of the 2012 team.

Each of those three had highlights that helped the Express continue their success in 2012.

Thompson had two triples, two runs and an RBI to help the Express improve to 20-2 with a 4-3 win over Mercyhurst North East on April 14.

Britt went 3-for-3 with three runs and a grand slam against against Lakeland on April 26 that helped the Express finish with a perfect conference record. It was her only career home run.

Barron went 3-for-7 with three RBIs over two games against CCBC-Catonsville in the Myrtle Beach trip that helped the Express get two early season victories.

Redinger had two hits, two walks and an RBI in two appearances in the national tournament as a freshman.

Michalak had numerous fine performances through her two-year career including the complete game victory over No. 2 Kankakee that sent the Express to the national championship game her freshman year, and her seven inning, 19 strikeout performance in the season opener of her sophomore year against Olney Central that broke a program record for most strikeouts in one game.

Melanie Iacoangeli (21) nearly broke the program’s single season record with a .538 batting average while racking up 66 stolen bases. In the background of the picture is Ashlyn Michalak, who struck out a record 19 batters in the game pictured here.

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Overall, in their two years, those sophomores helped lead the Express to a record of 85-12 (44-5 in 2011 and 41-7 in 2012). They won two OCCAC titles, one Region XII District G championship, and were the NJCAA D-II national runner-up in 2011. That was the highest finish of any women’s sports team in Owens history.

They were also part of a record 33-0 start to the 2011 season.

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2012 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL YEAR IN REVIEW Scott hit .583 in OCCAC play, while Iacoangeli hit .583 and Britt hit .522.

Head coach Duane Lanham, meanwhile, picked up OCCAC Coach of the Year honors.

All-Region Honorees Michalak and Iacoangeli were named First Team All-Region XII, while Michalak and Britt took home All-Region XII tournament team honors.

Team Awards Hollister was named the team’s MVP, Britt was named Most Improved, Iacoangeli was the team’s offensive player of the year, Michalak was the team’s top defensive player and Scott was named the team’s Heart of a Champion recipient.

Michalak and Hollister’s Legacy Michalak, as a pitcher, and Hollister, as an offensive threat and defensive playmaker, will go down as two of the greatest softball players in Express history.

Ashlyn Michalak Regional Final Streak Snapped After their loss to Kalamazoo Valley in last year’s loser’s bracket final, the Express had their string of Region XII championship game appearances snapped at three.

In 2009 and 2010, the Express lost in the championship game - including a 2010 loss to Muskegon, who went on to win the national championship. Then, in 2011, the Express defeated Kalamazoo Valley to advance to nationals.

As a sophomore, Michalak went 17-4 with a 1.56 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 147.2 innings pitched. In her freshman year, she went 11-1 with 77 strikeouts in 59 innings. She threw a perfect game in her collegiate debut and a no-hitter against Lakeland as a sophomore.

Hollister hit .383 with 37 runs, 46 hits, 18 doubles, two triples, five home runs, 13 walks, 14 stolen bases and 48 RBIs as a sophomore. As a freshman, she hit .378 with 27 runs, 42 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 11 walks and 39 RBIs. In seven games during the national tournament, she hit .318 (7-for-22) with four runs, two doubles, one home run and six RBIs. Among players in the 2012 sophomore class, Hollister was perhaps the most integral one as a freshman. Then, as a sophomore, she was the only player to start all 48 games.

5th Consecutive OCCAC Championship In 2012, the Express captured their fifth consecutive OCCAC championship. In those five years, they went 45-3 in conference play - including three undefeated seasons. Oddly enough, their worst conference season in that stretch came from the 2011 national runner-up team, who went 6-2.

Overall, the Express have won 11 OCCAC championships since the program’s inception in 1999.

All-OCCAC Honorees Hollister and Michalak were named the OCCAC Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively.

Hollister hit .381 with nine runs, six doubles, one home run, three stole bases and 10 RBIs in conference play, while Michalak went 4-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 27 strukouts in 23.1 innings.

Those two, along with Britt, Melanie Iacoangeli and Mareshah Scott were First Team All-OCCAC selections.

Hollister was the eighth player of the year selection in Express softball history, while Michalak was the sixth player to earn the conference’s highest pitching honor.

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Kasey Graham

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2012 OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL YEAR IN REVIEW Myrtle Beach Success Over the past two seasons, the Express have posted a 16-1 record against NJCAA D-I, NJCAA D-II and NAIA teams in Myrtle Beach.

Two-Sport Athletes Shortstop Alyssa Lassey and third baseman Aja Hall finished their basketball seasons with the Express last year and then joined the Express softball team. Hall was only the second Express women’s basketball player to score at least 1,000 points in her two-year career, while Lassey was mainly a freshman reserve, although she started some games.

On the softball field, both experienced success as Lassey hit over .400, while Hall hit .385. They combined to start 27 games.

Glad was tied for sixth (.383).

Both student-athletes were presented with Exemplary Academic Achievement honors as Graham had a 3.73 GPA, while Thompson had a 3.62 GPA.

Iacoangeli and Scott also combined to steal 99 bases in 106 attempts. Scott was a perfect 33-for-33. Additionally, they each combined for 136 hits.

They are among only 73 student-athletes to achieve that honor in the college’s athletic history. Among those 73, 16 have come from the softball program - including those two.

Players Moving On Michalak will continue her athletic career at NCAA D-I Valparaiso University, Graham is now at Lourdes University, Hollister is at University of Michigan-Dearborn and Redinger is at Siena Heights University. Other players had opportunities, but chose to focus on their academic careers at four-year schools. For example, Thompson is now attending The Ohio State University.

Freshmen Outfield Sensations Iacoangeli (.538), Scott (.458) and Amanda Sinay (.444) were the team’s top three producers in batting average - all as freshmen, while a fourth freshman outfielder Jaylee

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Michelle Hollister is pictured here tagging a runner out during the national tournament in 2011

National Academic Honors Thompson and Graham were honored by the NJCAA for their academic performances at Owens.

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HEAD COACH DUANE LANHAM

Duane

Lanham Head Coach - 10th Year UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Duane Lanham is in his 10th season as head coach of the Express softball program.

Last season, Lanham coached the Express to the 11th OCCAC championship in the program’s history - seven of which have came with him at the helm.

Overall, the team finished 41-7 and completed the winningest two year stretch in program history. The team finished third in the NJCAA Region XII District G tournament.

In 2011, Lanham almost brought home the first national title in Owens women’s sports history.

The team finished 44-5 and finished as national runner-up after losing to LSUEunice in the NJCAA D-II National Championship.

The Express started 33-0, won the OCCAC title, the Region XII District G championship, tied the school record for most wins in a season, and finished the regular season ranked eighth in the NJCAA

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D-II poll. Additionally, the team captured the program’s 400th win in the national semifinal.

sistant Varsity Girls Softball Coach and as Hawkins Elementary Girls Softball Coach.

In his nine seasons at the helm, Lanham has compiled a 298-121 overall record, including a 92-14 record in the OCCAC.

During his tenure at Sylvania Southview, Lanham amassed an overall record of 125-69, capturing two Northern Lakes League titles and advancing twice to the Division I regional finals.

Additionally, he has led the team to seven OCCAC titles, two Region XII titles and two appearances in the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. Aside from the runner-up finish in 2011, the team finished 5th at nationals in 2005.

During his time at Owens, Lanham has had seven players capture OCCAC Player of the Year honors.

His accomplishments include receiving two Northern Lakes League Coach of the Year awards. Lanham

also is an active member in his community, serving as President of the Sylvania Fast Pitch Softball Association and holds a membership with the Down and Dirty Fast Pitch Softball Association.

Lanham attended the University of Toledo and is a graduate of Whitmer High School.

He resides with his wife, Jackie, in Sylvania, OH.

Also during his time, he has coached six OCCAC Pitcher of the Year recipients, 45 First Team All-OCCAC recipients, 18 All-Region XII team players, three NJCAA D-II Athletic All-Americans and 10 NJCAA D-II Academic All-Americans.

Prior to Owens, Lanham compiled 20 years of coaching experience at various levels.

He served as the varsity girls softball coach at Sylvania Southview High School for six years prior to joining Owens.

He also held positions as Sylvania Girls Fast Pitch Summer Traveling Team coach, Sylvania Southview High School As-

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ASSISTANT COACH KEVIN SNYDER Kevin Snyder is in his sixth season as an assistant coach for Express softball program.

for the Sylvania Sharks Travel Summer Team from 2000-06 and in 2008.

He is the team’s hitting instructor, head recruiter and infield coach.

The Sylvania resident also was an assistant coach for the JV and varsity girls softball teams at Sylvania Southview High School for three years.

Snyder previously served as a volunteer assistant coach from 200507.

Kevin

Snyder Assistant Coach 6th Year

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His daughter, Jessica, is a former member of the Express softball program (2006-07).

Snyder currently coaches the SGS Magic 16U summer travel program and is in his fourth year with them.

Prior to that, he was the head coach

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Snyder, a Branch Manager at Charter One Bank, attended the University of Toledo and is a graduate of Toledo Central Catholic High School.

Snyder and his wife of 27 years, Sharon, have two kids, Jessica and Eric.

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ASSISTANT COACH SARA FLEMING 2000 state softball championship teams at New Hope.

After high school, Fleming attended East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, MS from 200103.

Sara

Fleming Assistant Coach 2nd Year MILLSAPS COLLEGE

Sara Fleming is in her second season as an assistant coach for the Express softball program.

She is responsible for coaching the pitchers and catchers.

ed to Toledo in June of 2011 and carries an impressive background.

She attended New Hope High School, where she played basketball, as well as slow pitch and fast pitch softball.

The Columbus, MS native relocat-

She was a member of the 1997 and

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She was a pitcher for the Lady Lions softball team and earned AllState honors.

career, Fleming attended William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS and graduated with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology.

She got back into softball as an assistant coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast CC from 2009-11.

She was a Special Honors graduate with an associate’s degree in psychology.

In 2009, the team was NJCAA Region 23 champions and appeared in the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament.

Following her time at East Mississippi CC, Fleming pitched for Millsaps College in Jackson, MS from 2004-05.

In 2010, the team was NJCAA Region 23 Runner-Up and made an appearance in the NJCAA National Tournament.

She earned All-Conference honors, was named pitcher of the week in the conference twice, and was named an Academic All-American with the Lady Majors.

Then, in 2011, the team was MACJC South State Champions and State Runner-Up.

She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Following the end of her softball

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Sara is the daughter of Walter Fleming and Kathi Coleman. She is currently employed by Harbor Corporation in Toledo working with children that have behavioral disorders.

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ASSISTANT COACH JEFF SMITH Jeff Smith is in his first season as a volunteer assistant coach in the Express softball program.

Jeff

Smith Assistant Coach 1st Year

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He currently serves as a Queen of Diamonds College Showcase coach (2009-present), the head coach for Team USA playing in the International Indoor Softball Cup (2009-present), and an assistant coach for the 16U Magic summer travel team.

High School in 2012.

Smith is from Hanover, OH and is a 1984 graduate of Licking Valley High School.

He moved to the Maumee area in 2000, where he has worked for the Lucas County Engineer since moving to Maumee.

Since 2008, he has served as a varsity assistant at Maumee High School (2007-08), the head JV coach at Springfield High School (2009-10), a varsity assistant coach at Springfield High School in 2011 and a JV assistant at Maumee

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Mareshah Scott

SOPHOMORES

Mareshah

#1

Scott

Centerfielder Maumee Maumee, OH

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B 3B SB RBI 2012 .458 65 7 50 1 1 33 10 2012 Season Scott burst onto the scene as the starting centerfielder for the Express as a freshman as she earned First Team All-OCCAC honors and was named the team’s Heart of a Champion recipient. She was second on the team in hitting (.458), while adding 65 hits, 50 runs, one double, one triple, 10 RBIs and seven walks.

Additionally, she was 33-for-33 in stolen bases. Nationally, Scott finished 17th in the nation in stolen bases and was the only player in the nation with at least 25 steals to not have a caught stealing.

Scott earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-II Player of the Week honors on May 2 after hitting .609 with 13 runs and seven stolen bases during that week.

Prior to Owens Scott participated in softball, cheerleading and gymnastics at Maumee. In softball, she was First Team All-Northern Lakes League and Second Team All-District her sophomore year, while also leading the NLL in stolen bases. She was Second Team All-NLL her senior year under coach Jim Hall. In gymnastics, she was Honorable Mention All-NLL her junior and senior year.

Personal Mareshah is the daughter of Kim and Denise Scott. She has four brothers - Sam, Isaac, Zak and Brandon.

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Olivia

#2

Reeder Catcher

Genoa Martin, OH

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B 3B SB RBI 2012 .185 15 10 12 2 1 1 4 2012 Season Reeder started 37 games at catcher last season while hitting. 185 with 12 runs, two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 10 walks and one stolen base. She was a member of the AllOCCAC Academic Team, as well.

Prior to Owens Reeder was a three-sport athlete at Genoa, where she also participated in soccer and basketball.

During her softball career, she was an Honorable Mention All-SLL selection as a freshman, sophomore and junior under the tutelage of head coach Tom Kontak before being named Second Team All-SLL and Second Team All-District her senior year under head coach Jeff Eisenbrandt.

In soccer, Reeder was First Team All-SLL her senior year in which she helped lead her team to a district runner-up finish. During her freshman and junior years, she was named Honorable Mention All-SLL, while her team was regional runner-up her freshman year. She was First Team All-SLL, Second Team All-MSSL and Second Team All-District her sophomore year. She holds the school record for most career goals.

Academically, she finished ninth in her class and was a member of the high honor roll (all four years), Spanish National Honor Society, and the National Honor Society.

Personal Olivia is the daughter of Curt and Chris Reeder. Her grandfather, Joe, played semi-pro soccer in Austria, and her sister, Melissa, played golf at BGSU. In addition to Melissa, she also has a brother, Max.

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Amanda Sinay

SOPHOMORES

Amanda

#6

Sinay Outfielder

Cardinal Stritch Oregon, OH

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B HR SB RBI 2012 .444 12 3 14 1 1 1 6 2012 Season Sinay was third on the team in batting average last season (.444) despite a reserve role in the outfield. While seeing action in 27 games, she had 14 runs, one double, one home run, six RBIs, three walks and one stolen base. She was a member of the All-OCCAC Academic Team, as well.

Prior to Owens Sinay was a three-sport athlete at Cardinal Stritch where she played softball, volleyball and basketball. In softball, she was First Team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference, First Team All-District and Honorable Mention All-Ohio her senior year under coach Don Zbierajewski.

Additionally, she was named First Team All-TAAC, First Team All-District and was a member of the All-Press team her sophomore and junior years, and a Second Team AllTAAC member her freshman year. In basketball, she was Honorable Mention All-TAAC her senior year. Her greatest personal sports thrill was receiving Honorable Mention AllOhio honors.

Academically, she earned the Principal’s Honors award. Additionally, she was an honor roll student all four years and a member of the National Honor Society while earning honors status in math, science, English, art and Spanish.

Personal Amanda is the daughter of Joe and Jenny Sinay. She has one brother, Joe, and one sister, Ashleigh.

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April

#9

DeCant

Second Baseman Liberty Center Delta, OH

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R HR SB RBI 2012 .143 2 1 4 1 0 2 2012 Season DeCant hit .143 in a reserve role at second base as a freshman. While starting two games and seeing action in 10 games, she had four runs, one home run, one walk and two RBIs. She was a member of the All-OCCAC Academic Team, as well.

Prior to Owens DeCant was a three-sport athlete at Liberty Center where she also participated in cross country and volleyball. In cross country, she was part of a state runner-up team, while she received Honorable Mention All-Northwest Ohio Athletic League her junior year in softball.

Other awards included: Top Offensive Player, Most Stolen Bases and team MVP under coach Brooke Perry.

Personal April is the daughter of Michael and Karla DeCant. She has two sisters, Andrew and Alyssa. Additionally, she has two uncles, Mike and Marv, who played football at the University of Toledo.

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Alyssa Lassey

SOPHOMORES

# 11

Alyssa

Lassey Shortstop Ida Ida, MI

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B 2012 .404 21 2 15 7

SB RBI 9 13

2012 Season Lassey was a two-sport athlete her freshman year. As a softball player, she was fourth on the team in batting average (.404) and had 15 runs, seven doubles, 13 RBIs, two walks and nine stolen bases. She started 16 games and saw action in 28 games.

In 17 games on the basketball team, she averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. Lassey broke a school record for highest free throw percentage in a single season (95 percent).

Prior to Owens Lassey was a two-sport athlete at Ida where she excelled in softball and basketball. In softball, she was First Team AllLenawee County Athletic Assocation, First Team All-Region, Honorable Mention All-State and the team’s defensive player of the year her junior year under coach Dawn Forter.

In basketball, she was First Team All-LCAA her sophomore and junior years, Second Team All-LCAA her senior year, All-Region her junior and senior year, Honorable Mention All-State her junior year, and was the team’s coaches award recipient her junior and senior year.

Personal Alyssa is the daughter of Greg and Julie Lassey. She has a brother, Brent, and a sister, Brooke, who are twins. Her aunt, Kari Arnold (Hathaway), played softball at Henry Ford Community College.

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Katie

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Butler

First Baseman

Maumee Maumee, OH

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B 3B HR RBI 2012 .291 34 8 11 7 1 1 23

2012 Season Butler hit .291 while starting 45 games at first base for the Express her freshmen year. She had 34 hits in 117 at bats, while producing 11 runs, seven doubles, one triple, one home run, eight walks and 23 RBIs. She had two stolen bases.

Prior to Owens Butler was a member of the softball and basketball teams at Maumee. In softball, she was Second Team All-Northern Lakes League and Second Team All-District in 2009, and First Team All-NLL in 2008 under coach Jim Hall. In basketball, she was Second Team All-NLL her senior year. Butler he was named to the All Academic Team in 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Personal Katie is the daughter of Jeff and Debbie Butler. She has two siblings, Justin and Rachael (Myerholtz). Her cousin, Danielle Stead, is a former Express softball player.

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Jaylee

# 19

Glad Outfielder

Ida Temperance, MI

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2012 .383 18 1 14

SB 6

RBI 6

2012 Season Glad was a member of the All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Academic Team, while hitting .383 as a freshman. She went 18-for-47 while adding 14 runs, six RBIs, one walk and six stolen bases. She saw action in 30 games, while starting 13.

Prior to Owens Glad was a three-year varsity player and a two-year varsity starter for Ida, who went to the state quarterfinals during her sophomore season. Academically, she was an honor roll student and had perfect attendance for the 2007-08 and 2009-10 school years.

Personal Jaylee is the daughter of KC and Squeak Glad. She has one brother, Jake.

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Melanie

# 21

Iacoangeli Outfielder Ida Monroe, MI

CAREER STATS Season BA H BB R 2B SB RBI 2012 .538 71 20 49 4 66 15

2012 Season Iacoangeli led the team and finished 11th in the nation in hitting as a freshman. She went 71-for-132 with 49 runs, four doubles, 15 RBIs and 20 walks. She stole a team-high 66 of 73 bases, as well, while starting 44 games.

She just missed setting the single season batting average record, while earning First Team All-OCCAC and First Team All-Region honors. Iacoangeli was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Year and finished second in the nation in stolen bases. She was a member of the All-OCCAC Academic Team, as well.

Prior to Owens Iacoangeli participated in softball and cross country at Ida. In cross country, she was a three-time First-Team AllLenawee County Athletic Association player (freshman, junior and senior year) and a state qualifier. In softball, she was twice named a First Team All-Lenawee County Athletic Association, First Team All-District, First Team AllRegion, and Honorable Mention All-Michigan under head coach Dawn Forter. Her greatest personal sports thrill was when Ida made the state quarterfinals in softball in 2009.

Academically, she finished in the top five of her class and was an honor roll student.

Personal Melanie is the daughter of Dominic and Michelle Iacoangeli and has one sister, Stephanie.

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Emily Rockman

FRESHMEN

Emily

#8

Rockman 1B/3B/Catcher Springfield Holland, OH

Prior to Owens Rockman was a four-time First Team All-Northern Lakes League (NLL) and First Team All-District selection at Springfield. She was twice named the team’s Offensive Player of the Year under the tutelage of coach Rob Gwozdz and was part of two NLL championship teams.

Personal Emily is the daughter of Michael and Kristina Rockman.

She has two siblings - Brandon and Carly.

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Katilyn

# 12

Turski RHP/1B

Cardinal Stritch Toledo, OH

Prior to Owens

Turski was a four-year starter and a two-time First Team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC) selection during her time at Cardinal Stritch, where she was coached by Don Zbierajewski. She was also an All-Press and a Division IV Second Team All-District selection as a senior. As a junior, Turski had a 1.71 ERA and a .415 batting average. She struck out a career-high 14 batters her senior year in a game against Northwood HS. Academically, Turski was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Turski is the daughter of Jim and Shelly Turski. She has two sisters, Emily and Claire.

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Hannah Shank

FRESHMEN Prior to Owens

Hannah

# 13

Shank

Second Baseman Van Buren North Baltimore, OH

Shank is a 2011 graduate of Van Buren who spent the first semester of her freshman year at Trine University in Angola, IN. Despite making the dean’s list there, she transferred to Owens in January and redshirted with the Express.

During her senior year at Van Buren, Shank hit. 393 and earned First Team All-BVC, Second Team All-District and BVC All-Academic honors. Additionally, she was the team’s offensive and defensive player of the year under the tutelage of Stacy Sharp. As a junior, she was Second Team All-BVC, BVC All-Academic and the team’s defensive player of the year.

As a sophomore, she was Second Team All-BVC, the team’s defensive player of the year and BVC All-Academic. As a freshman, she was the team’s offensive player of the year, Second Team All-BVC, Second Team All-District and BVC All-Academic. Shank also played four years of basketball and was the school’s valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA.

Personal Shank is the daughter of Terry and Jane Shank and has one brother, Evan. Her uncle, Dave Simon, played basketball for the Express in 1981-82.

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Sydney

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Cherry

Third Baseman Ida Ida, MI

Prior to Owens Cherry was a two-time team captain and a participant in the Monroe Evening News All Star Game at Ida. As a junior, she was named All-District, Honorable Mention AllRegion, and the team’s Defensive Player of the Year for coach Dawn Forter. Cherry was also a two-time letter winner in volleyball.

Personal Cherry is the daughter of Bob and Lisa Cherry. She has one sister, Kelsey.

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Taylor Miller

FRESHMEN

Taylor

# 17

Miller Outfielder

Erie Mason Toledo, OH

Prior to Owens Miller was a three-time All-District and All-Region selection at Erie Mason in Erie, MI. Additionally, she was named Monroe County All-Region and Honorable Mention All-Michigan as a senior. She was coached by Deana Vanderpool. Academically, Miller was a four-time honor roll recipient.

Personal Miller is the daughter of Brian Miller and Adelaida Rios.

She has two brothers, Logan and Kennedy Miller.

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Tyniesha

# 22

Wilson Outfielder Perrysburg Perrysburg, OH

Prior to Owens Wilson hit .505 during her senior year at Perrysburg en route to earning First Team All-Wood County, Second Team All-Northern Lakes League and Second Team AllDistrict honors under the tutelage of coach Ryan DeMars.

As a junior, she was named Second Team All-NLL, and she earned Honorable Mention All-NLL honors as a freshman and sophomore.

Personal Wilson is the daughter of James and Kim Wilson. She has one brother, Dontez, and a sister, Tiffany.

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Molly Gast

FRESHMEN

Molly

# 24

Gast 1B/LHP Sylvania Southview Toledo, OH

Prior to Owens Gast earned Second Team and Honorable Mention AllLeague honors at first base under the tutelage of coach Jim Zoltowski. Academically, she was an honor roll student.

Personal Molly is the daughter of Joseph and Claudia Gast. She has five siblings - Nick, Annie (Purpich), Emily (Bishop), Patty and Amy Gast.

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Overall Record

OCCAC Record

OCCAC Finish

Region Finish

NJCAA Tourney Finish

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

17-24 23-15 26-15-1 36-9 41-14 28-9 44-12 39-11 16-31 25-16 28-14 33-16 44-5 41-7

9-11 14-6 17-3 18-2 18-2 12-4 18-0 16-0 5-7 11-1 8-0 8-0 6-2 8-0

3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

Qualifier 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place Qualifier Qualifier 1st Place 2nd Place DNQ Qualifier 2nd Place 2nd Place 1st Place 3rd Place

5th 2nd -

Totals

441-198-1 (.690)

168-39 (.816)

11 titles

2 titles

2 appearances

All-Time Coaching Records Coach

Tenure

Overall W-L

OCCAC W-L

Region XII Titles

NJCAA Tourney Appearances

Duane Lanham Mickey Arquette

2004-present 1999-2003

298-121 (.711) 143-77-1 (.651)

92-14 (.868) 76-24 (.760)

2 0

2 0

Totals

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441-198-1

168-38 (.816)

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Postseason History - Game By Game 1999 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Delta College 6-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Columbus State 8-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Macomb 12-1

2000 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Columbus State 10-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Delta College 5-3 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 4-3 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 8-0

2001 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Clark State 17-9 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Delta College 9-5 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Clark State 7-0 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 6-5

2002 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Macomb 9-7 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Oakland 3-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Mott 2-1 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Oakland 14-2

2003 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Macomb 3-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Alpena 8-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Oakland 7-3

2004 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Glen Oaks 1-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 3-1 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Grand Rapids 11-0

2005 (NJCAA D-II National Tourney - 5th Place) Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 7-1 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Lansing 3-0 Reg. XII Finals: Defeated Lansing 8-2 NJCAA D-II Tourney: Defeated Muscatine 5-0 NJCAA D-II Tourney: Lost to Meridian (MS) 5-3 NJCAA D-II Tourney: Lost to Cowley County 10-0

2006 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Lansing 7-1 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Muskegon 9-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Grand Rapids Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Lansing 8-6

2008 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Kalamazoo Valley 11-8 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Grand Rapids 1-0

2009 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 8-3 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Lansing 2-1 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 8-0 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Lansing 11-4

The 2005 Express softball team won the program’s first Region XII championship. They advanced to the NJCAA D-II National Tournament, where they finished in 5th place.

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Postseason History - Game By Game

The 2011 Express softball team advanced all the way to the national championship game before falling to No. 1 LSU-Eunice. It was the first time a women’s sports team at Owens advanced to a national title game. Therefore, it was also the best finish for a women’s team in Owens history. The team is pictured here with their national runner-up trophy.

2010

2012

Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Lake Michigan 14-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Muskegon 6-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Lake Michigan 9-5 Reg. XII Finals: Defeated Muskegon 9-4 Reg. XII Finals: Lost to Muskegon 3-0

Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Muskegon CC 2-0 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Grand Rapids CC 4-2 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Ancilla College 5-3 Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to No. 10 Kalamazoo Valley CC 9-1

2011 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated Jackson 3-1 Reg. XII Tourney: Defeated KVCC 2-1 (8 innings) Reg. XII Tourney: Lost to Kalamazoo Valley 3-1 Reg. XII Finals: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 5-3 NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Defeated Mineral Area College (MO) 7-2 NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Defeated Heartland (IL) 4-3 NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Lost to LSU-Eunice 6-0 NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Defeated East Central College (MS) 2-0 NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Defeated South Mountain (AZ) 8-7 (9 innings) NJCAA D-II National Tourney: Defeated Kankakee (IL) 13-3 NJCAA D-II National Championship: Lost to LSU-Eunice 10-0

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All-OCCAC History 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 2001-02 2001-02 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11

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Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Melinda Kistner Nikki Isbell Tanya Tennyson Melinda Kistner Jennifer Hughes Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Emily Drain Stacy Cowell Teresa Welch Barbie Welsh Kristina Shultz Heather Post Janelle Dangler Emily Drain Monica Decker Kristi Hehl Paige McCullough Michelle Saunders Kristina Shultz Brianne Smith Monica Sims Casey Wieczorek Monica Decker April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Mackenzie Heban Sarah Morgart Kylie Zweifel Cortney Simmons Kylie Zweifel Kelli Short Mackenzie Heban Jessica Snyder Corrine D’Emilio Ashley Henney Brittany Staccone Jessica Snyder Lisa Pfaender Danielle Hahn Melinda Johnson Amanda Coressel Katelyn Helminiak Mandy Hensley Allison Braun Kendall Kulakowski Lynsey McIntire Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Aerica Susor Ashleigh Whitacre Allison Braun Annie DeTray Haley Whitcomb Alaina Haubert Kristen Roznoski Jordan Ratliff Lindsey Bandeen Matea Rice Bridget Wolfe

Michelle Hollister

2012 All-OCCAC Team Michelle Hollister Tabitha Britt Melanie Iacoangeli Mareshah Scott Ashlyn Michalak

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OCCAC Awards OCCAC Player of the Year Year

Player

2003 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Kristina Shultz April Nietrzeba Kylie Zweifel Danielle Hahn Lynsey McIntire Ashleigh Whitacre Alaina Haubert Michelle Hollister

Ashleigh Whitacre

OCCAC Pitcher of the Year

Year

Player

2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Kelli Short Lyndi Johnson Kendall Kulakowski Aerica Susor Jordan Ratliff Ashlyn Michalak

Lyndi Johnson

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Player Mickey Arquette Mickey Arquette Mickey Arquette Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham

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All-Region XII History 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011

Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Stacy Cowell Heather Post Emily Drain Stacy Cowell Teresa Welch Barbie Welsh Heather Post Emily Drain Kristina Shultz Brianne Smith Monica Sims April Nietrzeba April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Kelli Short Kylie Zweifel Jessica Snyder Danielle Hahn Melinda Johnson Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Allison Braun Aerica Susor Alaina Haubert Kristen Roznoski

Kelli Short

2012 All-Region Team Melanie Iacoangeli Ashlyn Michalak

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All-Region XII Tournament Award History All-Region XII Tournament Team Year 1999 1999 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2009 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012

Player Tanya Tennyson Jamie Spino Teresa Welch Emily Drain Emily Drain Ashley Lockmiller Kristi Hehl Jenae Caldwell April Nietrzeba* Sarah Morgart Tracy Lehman Kelli Short Kelli Short Kylie Zweifel Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Kendall Kulakowski Alaina Haubert Jordan Ratliff* Allison Hausch Ashlyn Michalak Tabitha Britt

Alaina Haubert, Jordan Ratliff, Allison Hausch

Region XII/District Coach of the Year

*** Tournament MVP

Year 2005 2011

Player Duane Lanham Duane Lanham

Former Express Players At Four-Year Schools 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2008 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012

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Ashley Lockmiller Janelle Dangler Heather Post Amy Gladieux Kristina Schultz Monica Sims April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Leigh Zajac Ashley Correll Mackenzie Heban Kylie Zweifel Kelli Short Cortney Simmons Amanda Coressel Mandy Hensley Amanda Temple Kristen Roznoski Alaina Haubert Jordan Ratliff Ashleigh Whitacre Ashlyn Michalak Kasey Graham Michelle Hollister Tayler Redinger

Youngstown State University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Findlay Baldwin-Wallace College University of Toledo Grand Valley State University Tiffin University Tiffin University Tiffin University Tiffin University Valdosta State (GA) University Valdosta State (GA) University University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Concordia (MI) University Edinboro (PA) University Mount Olive College Tiffin University University of Toledo University of Missouri - St. Louis University of West Florida Lourdes University Valparaiso University Lourdes University University of Michigan - Dearborn Siena Heights University

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NJCAA Award History NJCAA D-II Athletic All-Americans Year 2003 2005 2009 2011

Player Kristina Shultz April Nietrzeba Amanda Temple Alaina Haubert

NJCAA D-II Academic All-Americans Year 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2004 2004 2005 2005 2008 2009 2009 2011 2012 2012

Player Melinda Kistner Melinda Kistner Crystal Shank Stacy Cowell Janelle Dangler Heather Post Monica Decker Brianne Smith Leigh Zajac Tracy Lehman Stephanie Matthews Katelyn Helminiak Rachel Sepesy Ashleigh Whitacre Kasey Graham Hallie Thompson

Alaina Haubert

NJCAA D-II All-Tournament Team Year 2005 2011 2011

Player Tracy Lehman Matea Rice Lindsey Bandeen

Rachel Sepesy

Lindsey Bandeen and Matea Rice

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Postseason Team Award History 1998-99 MVP: Crystal Shank Offensive Player of the Year: Crystal Shank Coaches Award: Tanya Tennyson and Megan Dukes Heart of a Champion Award: Angelina Caligiuri Most Improved: Chrissy Soto Defensive Player of the Year: Jamie Spino 1999-2000 MVP: Crystal Shank Offensive Player of the Year: Crystal Shank Defensive Player of the Year: Melinda Kistner and Megan Dukes Most Improved: Nickey Rose and Stacy Cowell Heart of a Champion Award: Jamie Spino Coaches Award: Angie Wiles 2000-01 MVP: Stacy Cowell Offensive Player of the Year: Jennifer Buck and Teresa Welch Defensive Player of the Year: Amy Gladieux Most Improved: Barbi Welsh Heart of a Champion Award: Jennifer Koepplinger Coaches Award: Stacy Cowell 2001-02

MVP: Kelli Short Most Improved Player: Danielle Stead Offensive Player of the Year: Kylie Zweifel Defensive Player of the Year: Mackenzie Heban Coaches Award: Ashley Henney Heart of a Champion: Kari Bockbrader 2006-07 MVP: Jessica Snyder Most Improved Player: Stephanie Matthews Offensive Player of the Year: Ashley Henney Defensive Player of the Year: Lisa Pfaender Coaches Award: Brittany Staccone Heart of a Champion: Amanda Coressel 2007-08 MVP: Amanda Coressel Most Improved Player: Melinda Johnson Offensive Player of the Year: Danielle Hahn Defensive Player of the Year: Katelyn Helminiak Heart of a Champion: Kayleigh Damron 2008-09

MVP: Janelle Dangler Most Improved: Brandi Winrow Defensive Player of the Year: Amy Gladieux Offensive Player of the Year: Heather Post Heart of a Champion: Emily Drain Coaches Award: Heather Post

MVP: Amanda Temple Most Improved Player: Kendall Kulakowski Offensive Player of the Year: Allison Braun Defensive Player of the Year: Danielle Hahn Heart of a Champion Award: Rachel Sepesy

2002-03

2009-10

MVP: Kristina Shultz Most Improved Player: Michelle Saunders Offensive Player of the Year: Kristina Shultz Defensive Player of the Year: Monica Decker Coaches Award: Kristi Hehl Heart of a Champion: Paige McCullough

MVP: Allison Braun Most Improved Player: Aerica Susor Offensive Player of the Year: Lindsey Bandeen Defensive Player of the Year: Heather Whitcomb

2003-04

MVP: Alaina Haubert Most Improved Player: Matea Rice Offensive Player of the Year: Kristen Roznoski Defensive Player of the Year: Jordan Ratliff Heart of a Champion: Lindsey Bandeen

MVP: April Nietrzeba Most Improved Player: Ashley Correll Offensive Player of the Year: Mandy Wingate Defensive Player of the Year: Casey Wieczorek Coaches Award: Brianne Smith Heart of a Champion: Monica Sims 2004-05 MVP: Tracy Lehman Most Improved: April Nietrzeba Offensive Player of the Year: Kelli Short Defensive Player of the Year: Lindsay Guinn Coaches Award: Mandy Wingate Heart of a Champion Award: Mackenzie Heban

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2010-11

2011-12 MVP: Michelle Hollister Most Improved Player: Tabitha Britt Offensive Player of the Year: Melanie Iacoangeli Defensive Player of the Year: Ashlyn Michalak Heart of a Champion: Mareshah Scott

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Yearly Rosters 1998 (CLUB SPORT) Head coach: Michael Rickard Assistant coaches: Lisa Wilison Roster: Kristi Schmenk (4), Megan Dukes (5), Jennifer Hahl (7), Melinda Kistner (8), Mindy Angel (9), Nicole Simon (10), Helen Gibson (11), Melissa Sprung, Pam Keppler (16), Joy Gleason (17), Amy Niese (18), Jennifer Cousino, Angie Wehner (21), Allison Materni (22), Laura Pasko (23), Angie Wiles (28), Lisa Harris (32), Katie Gallaher (42)

1999 Head coach: Mickey Arquette Assistant coaches: Amannda Fix and Andrea Dominguez Roster: Heather Sobbry, Jamie Spino, Angelina Caligiuri, Sarah Pietscher, Megan Dukes, Tanya Tennyson, Chrissy Soto, Melinda Kistner, Heather Myers, Angie Wiles, Billie Deshetler, Nikki Isbell, Crystal Shank

2000 Head coach: Mickey Arquette Assistant coaches: Amannda Fix Roster: Heather Post, Jenny Hughes, Jamie Spino, Jennifer Rough, Megan Dukes, Jennifer Koepplinger, Jennifer Buck, Melinda Kistner, Nickey Rose, Keri Blevins, Angie Wiles, Stacy Cowell, Nikki Isbell, Crystal Shank

2001 Head coach: Mickey Arquette Assistant coaches: Jennifer Bortz and Mandy Fix Roster: Emily Drain, Janelle Dangler, Brandi Winrow, Teresa Welch, Brandy Damron, Stacy Cowell, Amy Gladieux, Barbie Welsh, Jennifer Buck, Jennifer Hughes, Jennifer Koepplinger, Jaimi Marquez, Wendy Baum, Darcie Correll, Chassidy Downer, Nicole Rose, Stephanie Wittebort

2002 Head coach: Mickey Arquette Assistant coaches: Jennifer Hughes and Troy Silveous Roster: Emily Drain, Janelle Dangler, Michelle Saunders, Kristina Shultz, Brandi Winrow, Barbie Welsh, Teresa Welch, Amy Gladieux, Brandy Damron, Kristi Hehl, Heather Post, Ashley Lockmiller

2003 Head coach: Mickey Arquette Assistant coaches: Emily Drain Roster: Monica Sims, Brianne Smith, Michelle Brose, Casey Wieczorek, Monica Decker, Michelle Saunders, Heather Veith, Kristina Shultz, Tiffany Brandeberry, Kylie Panza, Paige McCullough, Kristi Hehl, Melissa Gill, Nickie Fair

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Yearly Rosters 2004 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Joe Boise Roster: Monica Sims, Brianne Smith, Michelle Brose, Casey Wieczorek, Monica Decker, Jenae Caldwell, Leigh Zajac, Melissa Culp, April Nietrzeba, Sarah Morgart, Ashley Correll, Jenny Shultz, Mandy Wingate

2005 (NJCAA D-II National Tournament - 5th Place) Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Joe Boise and Gary Godwin Roster: Lindsay Guinn, Cortney Simmons, Jenae Caldwell, Kari Bockbrader, Monica Brinkman, Leigh Zajac, Alicia Lawrence, April Nietrzeba, Katie Henry, Sarah Morgart, Tracy Lehman, Ashley Correll, Jenny Shultz, Kelli Short, Mandy Wingate, Kylie Zweifel, Mackenzie Heban, Chrissy Kohler, Valerie Jesse, Victoria Kolb

2006 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy Volunteer Assistant Coach: Kevin Snyder Roster: Lindsay Guinn, Cortney Simmons, Paige Kinsborough, Kari Bockbrader, Monica Brinkman, Alicia Lawrence, Danielle Stead, Katie Henry, Jessica Snyder, Whitney Ondrus, Kelli Short, Kelly Acker, Kylie Zweifel, Mackenzie Heban, Ashley Henney, Raquel Lehmann, Tarah Dominique, Sarah Borowske

2007 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy and Stephanie Taylor Roster: Corrine D’Emilio, Janie Reichert, Lisa Pfaender, Stephanie Matthews, Tristan Donaghy, Amanda Cogley, Jessica Snyder, Allison Barry, Brittany Staccone, Megan Stump, Amanda Coressel, Jill Schumm, Lauren Proy, Ashley Henney, Lindsey McDonald, Tiffany Harding, Janea Castiglione

2008 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy and Kevin Snyder Roster: Amanda Averesch, Jessica Maniaci, Melinda Johnson, Danielle Hahn, Amanda Coressel, Stephanie Matthews, Kayleigh Damron, Amanda Salmons, Miranda Milleson, Aimee Stranyak, Kristina Kruzel, Katelyn Helminiak, Whitney Risner, Rachel Sepesy, Ashleigh Barron, Emily Kuhn, Amanda Hensley, Jessica Russell, Lynsey McIntire, Shawna Fannin, Kendall Kulakowski

2009 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy and Kevin Snyder Roster: Rachel Sepesy, Haley Whitcomb, Melinda Johnson, Danielle Hahn, Sasha Matyi, Chelsea Lingenfelter, Christy Henneman, Kayleigh Damron, Kiley Thornton, Allison Braun, Aimee Stranyak, Kristina Kruzel, Lydia Eckel, Katelyn Helminiak, Christine Zappone, Magan Gerding, Heather Whitcomb, Aerica Susor, Amanda Hensley, Jessica Russell, Amanda Temple, Lynsey McIntire, Jolynn Brossia, Kendall Kulakowski

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Yearly Rosters 2010 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy and Kevin Snyder Roster: Kelley Molloy, Haley Whitcomb, Ashleigh Whitacre, Christine Zappone, Chelsea Lingenfelter, Lindsey Bandeen, Aerica Susor, Matea Rice, Bridget Wolfe, Brittney Guerrero, Allison Braun, Lydia Eckel, Jolynn Brossia, Kaela Alexander, Magan Gerding, Heather Whitcomb, Keri Seel, Shelby Schuster, Courtney Parr, Elizabeth Weber, Morgan Gray, Annie DeTray, Courtney Mowery.

2011 (NJCAA D-II National Runner-Up) Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Mike Murphy and Kevin Snyder Roster: Kelley Molloy, Bridget Wolfe, Ashleigh Whitacre, Tabitha Britt, Sydney Barron, Lindsey Bandeen, Tayler Redinger, Kristen Shock, Allison Hausch, Hallie Thompson, Ashlyn Michalak, Kristen Roznoski, Jordan Ratliff, Courtney Parr, Kasey Graham, Michelle Hollister, Alaina Haubert, Annie DeTray, Elizabeth Weber, Morgan Gray, Matea Rice, Courtney Mowery

2012 Head coach: Duane Lanham Assistant coaches: Kevin Snyder and Sara Fleming Roster: Mareshah Scott, Olivia Reeder, Sydney Barron, Tabitha Britt, Amanda Sinay, Alyssa Lassey, Tayler Redinger, April DeCant, Allison Hausch, Hallie Thompson, Ashlyn Michalak, Hallie Thompson, Ashlyn Michalak, Hannah Shank, Katie Butler, Leona Euler, Kasey Graham, Michelle Hollister, Katlyn Whitmarsh, Jaylee Glad, Hannah Morrison, Melanie Iacoangeli, Kendra Craig, Lexi Sheets, Aja Hall

2011 Region XII Champions

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