ROCHESTER
2018
SEASON
PROGRAM
Yellowjackets
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2018 SCHEDULE DATE TEAM 2/2 Austin Dome Invite
TIME 12:00 - NIACC 2:00 - ECC
2/25 Austin Dome Invite
10:00 - Bryant 12:00 - Stratton
3/19 MN Classic (IRISH Dome)
7:15 - Rainy River 9:00 - Riverland 10:45 - Mesabi
sports.
3/30 Cross Over (RCTC Dome)
11:00 - Anoka 1:00 - Itasca
As the Interim President of this great institution, I
3/31 Cross Over (RCTC Dome)
9:00 - MN West 1:00 - CLC
4/6
St. Cloud
3:00 & 5:00
4/7
Anoka Ramsey CC
12:00 & 2:00
4/10
Riverland CC
3:00 & 5:00
4/13
@Ridgewater
3:00 & 5:00
4/14
@MN State CTC
12:00 & 2:00
4/17
MN West CTC
3:00 & 5:00
4/20
@Anoka-Ramsey CC
3:00 & 5:00
4/21
@St Cloud Tech
12:00 & 2:00
4/27
Ridgewater
3:00 & 5:00
4/28
MN State CTC
12:00 & 2:00
5/1
@MN West
3:00 & 5:00
5/3
@Riverland
3:00 & 5:00
5/10 & 11
Region 13 Tournament
TBA
SOFTBALL
FANS...
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket
am excited for what the academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the field. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our studentathletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun.
In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President
Bold text denotes home event.
ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS
2018 YELLOWJACKET SOFTBALL TEAM
TEAM ROSTER
NUMBER PLAYER
POSITION
HOMETOWN
6
Jessica Ferguson
OF
Blooming Prairie, MN
7
Kylie Ahl
C/SS
Blue Earth, MN
9
Halie Staloch
IF
Byron, MN
12
Morgan Rinn
3B/SS
Lewiston, MN
15
Cassie Voth
CF
Goodhue, MN
17
PenniJo Brenke
1B/P
LeCenter, MN
18
Martha Oman
OF
Owatonna, MN
22
Abi Folkert
OF
Kasson, MN
23
Breeanna Burr
P/IF
LaCrescent, MN
24
Katelin Mensink
C/IF
Preston, MN
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YELLOWJACKET SOFTBALL STAFF Cori Ronnenberg – Ronnenberg is entering her first year as head coach. She has a B.S. Degree in Physical Education/Health/DAPE/ Art and Recreation Management from Winona State University, where she also played softball. Ronnenberg has many years of coaching experience in softball, powerlif ting, basketball, and volleyball. She has taught and coached at Kasson-Mantorville, La Crescent, and Caledonia. She has also coached softball at Winona State University, Winona Middle School, G-E-T, Kasson-Mantorville, and Kenyon-Wanamingo. She has also been a Youth Sports Summer Director for the YMCA for nine years. She teaches Physical Education and Health at Kasson-Mantorville High School. She has one sister and one brother, four nieces and two nephews.
Lori Jensen – Jensen is entering her first year as assistant coach. She has a B.S. Degree in Physical Education and Health from Luther College in Decorah, IA. She has her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia College. She played four years of softball at Luther College. She teaches at Beacon Academy in Rochester. She has many years of experience coaching softball at Stewartville, Rushford-Peterson, Chatfield, and Triton. She lives in St. Charles with her two daughters, Carli and Cami.
FIRST YEAR VOLUNTEER COACHES LaQuintin Kwame Yancey played football for RCTC in 2010-2011, and is now the RB Coach. He is finishing his coaching degree and helps RCTC Athletes with strength and agility training. Kristen Yukness has a BS/MS in Accountancy, MS in Criminal Justice, and Post Bacc. in Pre-Medicine. She has played softball at the high school and college levels. She has also been an umpire for both baseball and softball.
YELLOWJACKET SOFTBALL TEAM Katelin Mensink is a freshman from Preston, MN. She graduated from Fillmore Central High School. Katelin was a catcher and a captain on her team. Some of her academic honors were Academic All-Conference, the Scholar Club, and SADD president. Her parents are Heath and Jeanie Mensink, and her brother is Nicholas. Katelin plans to major in Surgical Tech and CVIS. Her favorite movie is Titanic, favorite sports team is the Texas Women’s Softball team, and favorite food is Ben and Jerry’s Milk and Cookies ice cream. Katelin came to RCTC for a good, quality education, and because it’s close to home. A special talent of Katelin’s is she can shoot a deer from 50 yards – with only one eye. Kylie Ahl is a freshman from Winnebago, MN. She graduated from Blue Earth Area High School. Kylie was a catcher, and some athletic honors include All-Conference and All-Section. Some academic honors were National Honor Society and the Dean’s List. Her parents are Bill and Missy, and her sister Jordi. Kylie plans
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on majoring in Civil Engineering. Her favorite movie is Bull Durham, favorite sports team is the Minnesota Twins, favorite food is nachos. Kylie came to RCTC to play in another color other than maroon and gold, and her favorite pitcher plays here. A special talent of hers is she can clear, disassemble, assemble, and conduct a functions check on a 50-caliber firearm in 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Cassie Voth is a freshman from Goodhue, MN. She graduated from Goodhue High School. She is an outfielder and was an HVL Honorable Mention player. Cassie was named to the All-State Academic Softball team. Her parents are Tom and Lyn; she has a brother named Billy and a sister named Emma. Cassie plans to major in Accounting. Her favorite movie is Deadpool, her favorite team is the Minnesota Twins, her favorite food is cookies and cream ice cream. She came to RCTC because it is less expensive, close to home, and she can play softball. A special talent of Cassie’s is she can ride a Ripstick and hula hoop at the same time.
ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS Breeanna Burr is from La Crescent, MN., and graduated from La Crescent High School. Bree played first and third base, and caught in high school. Bree was an Honorable Mention player for two years and All-Section. Academic honors are All-Academic, Dean’s List, and senior class officer. Bree’s parents are Kevin and his wife Stasia, and Tiffany and her husband Glenn. Her sisters are Jenna, Jazzy, and Jojo. She is planning to major in Sports Management. Her favorite movies are Pitch Perfect and Deadpool; her favorite sports team is the Alabama Softball team and the Green Bay Packers, and her favorite food is pizza bagels. Bree chose RCTC to get an amazing education and to play softball. A special talent of hers is cooking, doing hair, and drawing. Abigail (Abi) Folkert is a freshman from Kasson, MN. She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School. Abi played outfield, third base, and catcher, and lettered in high school. Abi was recognized on the Dean’s List and played in the State Championship in 2015. Her parents are David and Aaron, and she has a younger brother named Kameron, and two cats – Tahoe and Oreo. Abi plans to major in Graphic Design. Her favorite movies are Dead Poet’s Society and Step Brothers. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Twins, and her favorite food is Chipotle. She came to RCTC because it is close to home. A special talent of Abi’s is cooking. Penni Brenke is a freshman from Le Center, MN., and graduated from Cleveland Public Schools. Penni played catcher, outfield and first base, and was awarded the Hustle Award, MVP, and MIP. She was named to the Dean’s List three semesters. Penni’s mom is Charity, and she has a brother named Matt and a sister named Kaleigh. Penni has a Welding degree and is currently majoring in Web Design. Her favorite movie is any Disney movie, and her favorite food is dark chocolate, watermelon, and BBQ ribs. Penni chose RCTC to further her career in welding and web design, and play volleyball and softball. A special talent of hers is making animal noises. Morgan Rinn is a freshman from Lewiston, MN. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School. Morgan played third and second base and outfield. Some athletic honors are AllConference in dance for three years, and she was a captain of dance, softball, and the speech team. Academically, Morgan was on the Dean’s List. Her parents are Scott and Jill, and she has a brother, Quentyn, and two sisters, Alexus and Sydney. Morgan plans to major in — Page 3 —
Equine. Morgan’s favorite movie is Spirit, favorite sports team is the Vikings (SKOL), and favorite food is Alfredo. She came to RCTC because it was close to home and less expensive than other schools. Morgan’s special talent is the gum trick. Allyssa Torelli is from Zumbrota, MN. She graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School. This is her first year of being with RCTC Softball. Allyssa is going to be the Manager/Statistician of the team. Her parent is Sarah Torelli, and her brothers are Christian and Dean. Allyssa plans to major in Psychology and Sociology. Her favorite movies are Anastasia, Sweet Home Alabama, and Red Riding Hood; her favorite sports teams are the Patriots, Angels, and the Braves, and her favorite foods are spanakopita, cheeseburgers, and Barq’s Root Beer. Allyssa came to RCTC to complete her generals and further her education. Her special talent is that she is always happy! Martha Oman is from Owatonna, MN. She graduated from Owatonna High School. This is her first year of being with RCTC Softball. Martha also competed for the RCTC Soccer team. Martha plans on majoring in Teaching and Coaching. Her favorite movie is Forrest Gump, her favorite sports team is RCTC Yellowjackets, and her favorite food is Ethiopian food. Martha came to RCTC to play sports and continue her education. Her special talent is she speaks three languages. Halie Staloch is from Byron, MN. She graduated from Byron High School. Halie played outfield and second and third base. She was awarded cum laude and honors diploma. Halie’s mom is Amy, Dad is Roman, and Stepdad is Bruce. She has one brother, Parker, and four stepbrothers, Josh, Justin, Mike, and Charles, and two stepsisters, Christina and Terri. This is her first year of being with RCTC Softball. Halie plans on majoring in Engineering. Her favorite movie is Finding Nemo, her favorite sports team is Minnesota Wild, and her favorite food is chicken. Halie came to RCTC to stay close to family and save money. Jessica Ferguson is a freshman from Blooming Prairie, MN. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. Jessica played outfield in high school. She lettered in softball and cheerleading, and made the B Honor Roll. She has two brothers, Tyler and Justin, and one sister, Tiffany. Jessica plans to major in Social Work. Her favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz, her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Twins, and her favorite food is chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes. Jessica came to RCTC to stay close to home.
2018 SOFTBALL SEASON PROGRAM
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK Coach............... Year.....W......L...... Results Jerry Chase.............1983.......21....... 10.......State Runner Up Jerry Chase.............1984.......26....... 6.........Region XIII Champ; Nationals Illinois Jerry Chase.............1985.......27....... 8.........Region XIII Champ; Nationals Michigan Jerry Chase.............1986.......33....... 6.........State Runner Up Jerry Chase.............1987.......36....... 4.........State Runner Up Jerry Chase.............1988.......23....... 5.........Conference Champ; Southern Division Runner up Jerry Chase.............1989.......22....... 6.........State Runner Up Jerry Chase.............1990.......27....... 13.......State 3rd Jerry Chase.............1991.......28....... 14.......Region XIII Runner Up; Southern Division Champ Jerry Chase.............1992.......23....... 9.........State Runner Up Jerry Chase.............1993.......8......... 18 Jean Musgjerd........1994.......19....... 16 Jean Musgjerd........1995.......9......... 18.......State 4th Jean Musgjerd........1996.......12....... 15 Jean Musgjerd........1997.......17....... 14.......State 3rd Jean Musgjerd........1998.......16....... 18.......State 4th Jean Musgjerd........1999.......20....... 13.......Region Champ; 6th place Nationals Maryland Jean Musgjerd........2000.......25....... 13.......State Runner Up; Region 3rd Jean Musgjerd........2001.......18....... 12.......Region Runner Up Jean Musgjerd........2002.......25....... 18.......Southern Conference Runner Up; Region XIII Champs; 5th Nationals Illinois Jean Musgjerd........2003.......8......... 15.......Conference 4th; State 5th Jean Musgjerd........2004.......15....... 17.......Conference 4th; State 3rd Jean Musgjerd........2005.......10....... 18.......Conference 3rd Jean Musgjerd........2006.......22....... 17.......Southern Conference Runner Up; Region XIII Runner up; State 4th Jean Musgjerd........2007.......20....... 17.......Southern Conference Runner Up; Region XIII 3rd ; State 5th Paula Carlsen..........2008.......18....... 14 Jean Musgjerd........2009.......35....... 7.........Southern Conference Champs; Region XIII A Champs; State 2nd; Nationals 4th Rochester, Minnesota Jean Musgjerd........2010.......33....... 18.......Southern Division Runner Up; Region XIII A Champs; State 2nd; Nationals 6th, Rochester, Minnesota Jean Musgjerd........2011.......23....... 19 Kacey Moline..........2012.......24....... 19 Cyndi Raymond......2013.......NA...... NA.....Club Status Cyndi Raymond......2014.......27....... 15.......Southern Conference Champs; Region XIII A Champs, Nationals 4th Niki Peterson..........2015.......31....... 16.......Southern Division 2nd; Region XIIA 2nd Niki Peterson..........2016.......33....... 17.......Southern Division 2nd; Region XIAA 2nd Josh Conley............2017.......NA...... NA.....No Softball Team
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