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2013 SOFTBALL
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
ERIN NORRIS
YVONNE DRABIN
JENNA KING
Table of Contents
Willamette University is proud to provide opportunities for student-athletes to attain great accomplishments in athletics and in the classroom. Bearcat athletes excel on their respective teams throughout the year. Several teams have attained postseason success during recent seasons, continuing a history of excellence in Willamette Athletics.
About Willamette Athletics......................... 1 Head Coach Damian Williams....................... 2 Assistant Coaches .................................... 3-4 2013 Bearcat Softball Roster ........................ 5 2012 Season Outlook.................................6-7 Senior Profiles . ....................................... 8-10 Junior Profiles.............................................. 11 Sophomore Profiles..................................... 12 Freshman Profiles...................................13-14 Willamette Sports Medicine ...................... 15 2012 Bearcat Statstics................................. 16 2012 Bearcat Results................................... 17 2012 All-NWC/Postseason Honors............. 17 2012 NWC Standings.................................. 18 Bearcat Individual Records.....................18-20 Northwest Conference................................ 21 NCAA Division III......................................... 21 Willamette University/City of Salem.......22-23 General Information.................................... 24 Willamette Administration........................... 24 WU Softball Field ..................................... IBC 2013 Willamette Schedule .................... OBC
These teams and athletes also shine in the classroom. From Academic All-District and Academic All-America selections to several Fulbright, Kemper and NCAA Postgraduate scholarship winners, WU athletes have been honored for their academic achievements. It is this combination, along with a strong commitment to community service and Willamette’s motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” that makes Bearcat Athletics great.
HOPE KLOCzko
The 2013 Willamette University Softball Media Guide was written and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics communications director, and designed by Christopher Sabato, graphic design specialist. Help provided by athletics communications assistants Timothy Walsh, John Lind, Brandon Chinn and Ana Sayavedra. Cover Photos: Front - The WU softball team on the Salem walkover bridge (Photo by Sabato). Inside Front - Top: Sophmore third baseman Erin Norris (Photos by Sabato); Bottom Left: Senior center fielder Yvonne Drabin (Photo by Naomi Stukey); Bottom Right - Sophomore left fielder Jenna King (Photo by Stukey); Back - The Bearcat softball team (Photo by Sabato). Inside Photos by Stukey, Sabato and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications.
Willamette SOFTBALL
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DAMIAN WILLIAMS Head Coach - 15th Year Email: williamr@willamette.edu Office Phone: (503) 370-60656
Prior to joining the Willamette coaching staff for the 1999 season, Williams was the head coach at Shoreline Community College in Seattle for four years. Williams gradually improved the team, which went 25-12 in 1998 on its way to qualifying for the NWAACC Tournament.
Damian Williams is in his 15th season as the head softball coach at Willamette University. He has achieved a 288-219 (.568) overall record at WU and has led the Bearcats to a 213-139 (.605) mark in the Northwest Conference. In 2011, the Bearcats went 16-9 in the final 25 games to overcome a slow start and finish the season at 19-19. Willamette went 16-12 in the NWC and qualified for the NWC Softball Tournament. Williams led the Bearcats to six straight 20-win seasons from 2005-10. WU has achieved a record of 185-109 (.629) over the past eight years. Williams was selected NWC Coach of the Year in 2000, after leading the Bearcats to a 25-10 overall record and a second place tie in the NWC at 15-6. The 2000 team led the nation with an impressive 0.76 earned run average and was ranked #5 in the West Region. The success of the 2000 team shows how much the team improved after Williams arrived. In 1998, the year before he took over, the Bearcats were 5-33. Two seasons later, WU was the most-improved squad in NCAA Division III in 2000, up 16 games from 1999 and 21.5 games from 1998.
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HEAD COACH
Williams graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1995. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Administration. Williams resides in Salem with his wife, Genesis, and his newborn son, Everson.
Damian Williams at Willamette Year Overall 1999 11-28 2000 * 25-10 2001 16-19 2002 17-14 2003 18-16 2004 16-23 2005 23-12 2006 20-17 2007 20-17 2008 25-11 2009 29- 6 2010 28-12 2011 19-19 2012 21-15 Totals 288-219
Pct. NWC .282 5-11 .714 15- 6 .457 9-11 .548 11- 9 .529 16-10 .410 12-16 .657 19- 7 .541 16-11 .541 14-14 .694 19- 9 .829 22- 6 .700 20- 8 .500 16-12 .583 19- 9 .568 213-139
* NWC Coach of the Year
Pct. .313 .714 .450 .550 .615 .429 .731 .593 .500 .679 .786 .714 .571 .679 .605
LANCE GILGAN
Assistant Coach - 7th Year Lance Gilgan is in his seventh season as a Willamette softball coach. He previously coached three sports for 14 years in the Sherwood School District. He was head softball coach at Sherwood High School for nine years. He led SHS to five league titles in a row and to the OSAA Playoffs eight times. Gilgan previously served as a co-head coach of the Oregon Panthers 18 Gold ASA Team. The Panthers qualified for ASA nationals numerous times under Gilgan’s leadership. With the WU softball team, he primarily coaches infielders. He also contributes to developing the team’s offensive skills. Gilgan is married and has four children. He lives with his family in Sherwood, Ore.
LAURA DIX ‘07
Assistant Coach - 7th Year Laura (Milne) Dix is in her seventh season as an assistant coach at Willamette. She works with the Bearcat pitchers. As a player, Dix pitched two years at Albertson College before playing two years at Willamette. As a pitcher for the Bearcats, Dix was 12-10 with a total of 94 strikeouts in 120 innings of work. She ranks third on WU’s all-time list for strikeouts per seven innings (5.51). Dix graduated from Willamette in 2007 when she received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Previously, she attended nearby Blanchett Catholic School, where she graduated in 2002. She also has coached a 14-and-under ASA team. Dix lives in Salem with her husband, Tony Dix, and newborn boy, Dominic Owen Dix.
ASSISTANT COACHes
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NIKKI FRANCHI ‘09, MAT ‘11
Assistant Coach - 2nd Year
Nikki Franchi is in her second year as an assistant coach. She was a pitcher and also batted during four years as a player for the Bearcats (2006-09). She earned a degree in Sociology from WU in 2009 and added a Master of Arts in Teaching in 2011. Franchi was named First Team All-America in 2008 and Third Team All-America in 2009. She was First Team All-NWC from 2007-09 and was NWC Player of the Year in 2008. She was First Team All-West Region twice and Third Team once. Franchi holds many school records. Highlights are: Season Batting average (.518), homers (10), RBIs (45), pitching wins (19), strikeouts (203); Career - Batting average (.423), homers (18), RBIs (112), pitching wins (50), strikeouts (565).
LIZ YANDALL ‘08, Mba ‘09 Assistant Coach - 5th Year
Liz (Gilgan) Yandall is in her fifth season as an assistant coach for the Bearcats. She played softball at Willamette for four years. She was First Team All-NWC in 2008 and earned Second Team All-NWC honors in 2006 and 2007. Yandall’s 46 runs in 2008 tied a WU record. She holds career records for runs (125), stolen bases (92 of 104), and double plays turned (23). She earned a bachelor’s degree from WU in Economics in 2008 and an MBA from WU in 2009. She is married to former Bearcat football player Eki Yandall ‘06.
TONY dix ‘05, MAT ‘11 Assistant Coach - 4th Year
Tony Dix is in fourth season as an assistant coach for the Bearcats. In college, he was a linebacker on the WU football team for four seasons. He played in 15 games from 2001-02. In 2003, Dix served in Iraq with the Army National guard. He graduated from Willamette with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Teaching in 2011. Dix is married to softball assistant coach Laura (Milne) Dix, who played for the Bearcats in 2005 and 2006. They live in Salem with their newborn boy, Dominic Owen Dix.
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assistant coaches
2013 Willamette roster No. Name
Pos. B/T Yr. Hometown (Previous School)
2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 17 20 25 26 31
OF INF UT UT INF OF C C INF 1B OF P P UTL P
Yvonne Drabin Ashley Pender Allison Martin Amanda Fernandes Erin Norris Jenna King Hope Kloczko Kelli Snyder McKenzie Wasley Courtney Galli Heather Winslow Hayley Glantz Victoria Bradshaw Angela Witty Erin Bueser
L/L R/R L/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R
Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Fremont, Calif. (Moreau Catholic High School) Reno, Nev. (North Valleys High School) Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Westlake High School) Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin High School) Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School) Camarillo, Calif. (Adolfo Camarillo High School) Cameron Park, Calif. (Oak Ridge High School) Longview, Wash. (Kelso High School) Reno, Nev. (Galena High School) Rocklin, Calif. (Whitney High School) Oregon City, Ore. (Oregon City High School) Reno, Nev. (Robert McQueen High School) Discovery Bay, Calif. (Liberty High School) Eugene, Ore. (Henry D. Sheldon High School) Mill Creek, Wash. (Henry M. Jackson HS)
Head Coach: Damian Williams (15th year) Assistant Coach: Lance Gilgan (7th year), Laura (Milne) Dix (7th year), Nikki Franchi (2nd year), Liz (Gilgan) Yandall (5th year), Tony Dix (4th year)
Where They’re From California (7): Camarillo - Jenna King; Cameron Park - Hope Kloczko; Discovery Bay - Victoria Bradshaw; Elk Grove - Amanda Fernandes; Fremont - Yvonne Drabin; Rocklin - Courtney Galli; Thousand Oaks - Allison Martin Nevada (3): Reno - Hayley Glantz, Ashley Pender, McKenzie Wasley Oregon (3): Eugene - Angela Witty; Oregon City - Heather Winslow; Salem - Erin Norris Washington (2): Longview - Kelli Snyder; Mill Creek - Erin Bueser
2013 willamette ROSTER
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2013 season outlook
The Willamette University softball team, which will feature a young roster this season, achieved a 21-15 overall record in 2012, including 19-9 in the Northwest Conference (3rd place). Willamette’s conference record included a 2-0 road upset of then-top ranked Linfield College on April 14. The Bearcats also qualified for the four-team NWC tournament. Willamette will field a young but talented team in 2013. Despite having only three seniors and two juniors, Head Coach Damian Williams is optimistic about what the season will bring. “We will be a young and exciting team this year,” Williams said. The Bearcats hope to capitalize on the return of several offensive standouts. Kelli Snyder (Sr., C) led the team with a .400 batting average in 2012. Snyder also ranked first on the team with a .514 on base percentage. She contributed 24 hits and 11 RBIs en route to becoming a First Team All-NWC selection. Yvonne Drabin (Sr., OF) also returns as an offensive force for the Bearcats. In 2012, she played in 31 games with 28 starts, was third on the team with a .364 batting average, and contributed 24 hits and 11 RBIs. For her efforts, Drabin was chosen First Team All-NWC. Heather Winslow (So., OF), will work to continue the success from her breakout freshman year. Last spring, Winslow started 33 games and hit .345 with 30 hits and 20 RBIs. She was a power threat for Willamette, and led the team with five home runs and a .644 slugging percentage. Winslow was named Second Team All-NWC for her efforts. Allison Martin (Jr., UTIL) will provide valuable experience with both her bat and her glove. Martin hit .237 in 16 appearances last season while driving in nine runs. Just as important was Martin’s defensive consistency, as she committed no errors for a 1.000 fielding percentage. On the field, she will play in the outfield and at third base in 2013.
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2013 SEASON OUTLOOK
Willamette’s incoming freshman class adds talent to the team as well. Williams believes that despite their lack of collegiate softball experience, the Bearcats’ five new players on the team will have an immediate and lasting effect. “The freshmen are going to make a huge impact,” Williams said. “All five players will see lots of playing time.” In the circle, Willamette will be aided by the return of Hayley Glantz (So., RHP). Last season Glantz started 16 games, pitched 89 2/3 innings and recorded 42 strikeouts. Glantz was particularly impressive over her last 10 appearances of the season, posting a 6-3 record with a 3.52 ERA. Joining Glantz on the pitching staff will be freshmen Victoria Bradshaw (RHP) and Erin Bueser (RHP). Bradshaw was named First Team AllLeague during her senior year pitching for Liberty High School. Bueser was a three-year varsity letterwinner at Henry M. Jackson High School and served as the team captain her senior year. Other newcomers for the Bearcats are Ashley Pender (Fr., 2B), McKenzie Wasley (Fr., SS) and Angela Witty (Fr., OF). In high school, Pender was was named Second Team All-State in Nevada. Wasley, strong on defense, was a First Team All-League selection at Galena HS in Nevada. Witty, from Sheldon HS in Eugene, Ore., will provide depth in the outfield. Willamette will open the 2013 season on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17, when the Bearcats travel to Clackamas, Ore., to compete in the annual Northwest Cup, hosted by Concordia University. The Bearcats will play four games over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, Willamette will face College of Idaho and Corban University. On Sunday, WU will square off against the Oregon Institute of Technology and Concordia University.
hayley glantz
Northwest Conference play begins for the Bearcats on Feb. 22-23 with a four-game series against George Fox University. Overall, WU will play 28 games in the NWC. Willamette’s schedule includes a trip to Columbus, Ga., for the NCAA Division III Leadoff Classic from March 8-10. In pool play, the Bearcats will take on the University of St. Thomas (Minn.), Methodist College (N.C.) and St. John Fisher College (N.Y.).
2013 SEASON OUTLOOK
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Yvonne Drabin
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Fremont, Calif. (Moreau Catholic HS) Senior • L/L • Outfield
Earned First Team All-NWC honors in 2012 after batting .364 ... Saw action in 31 games (28 starts) last year ... Contributed a .530 slugging percentage and 11 RBIs ... Achieved a 1.000 fielding percentage ... Finished 7 of 11 on stolen bases and is 13 of 18 in her career ... Hit .300 as a freshman in 2010 ... Was First Team All-League as a senior at Moreau Catholic HS and was Second Team All-League twice ... Is majoring in Sociology ... Parents are Bill and Ann Marie Drabin. Year 2010 2011 2012 Career
AVG .300 .200 .364 .311
GP 14 23 31 68
GS 1 11 28 40
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 .300 .364 2 1 0 1-2 30 5 6 0 0 0 4 .200 .226 4 1 0 5-5 66 7 24 4 2 1 11 .530 .411 8 6 0 7-11 106 13 33 4 2 1 15 .415 14 8 0 13-18
Courtney galli
Rocklin, Calif. (Whitney HS) Senior (Junior eligibility) • R/R • First Base
PO 2 14 25 41
A 0 1 1 2
E PCT 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000
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Played in 24 games with 19 starts last spring ... Chosen Second Team All-NWC in 2011 after batting .352 for the Bearcats, while playing in 35 games and scoring 15 runs ... Has junior eligibility after missing the 2009 season with an injury ... Was First Team All-League three times at Whitney HS in California ... Hit .333 as a senior ... Played in the Optimist High School All-Star Game ... Is majoring in Sociology at Willamette ... Daughter of Craig and Debbie Galli. Year 2011 2012 Career
AVG .352 .203 .293
GP 35 24 59
GS 30 19 49
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 91 15 32 7 0 1 13 59 12 12 2 0 1 8 150 27 44 9 0 2 21
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A .462 .385 8 5 0 8-12 49 61 .288 .250 8 2 2 2-4 28 41 .393 16 7 2 10-16 77 102
E 5 3 8
PCT .957 .958 .957
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Bearcat SENIORS
hope Kloczko
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Cameron Park, Calif. (Oak Ridge HS) Senior • R/R • Catcher
Hit five doubles and earned seven RBIs in 2012 ... Played in 20 games with 11 starts ... Played catcher and also contributed as a designated player ... Owns a career .356 slugging percentage and has the ability to provide the WU offense with power ... Competed in softball at Oak Ridge HS and helped the team win sectional titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... Member of the National Honor Society at ORHS ... Majoring in History at WU ... Daughter of Sam and Jennifer Kloczko. Year 2010 2011 2012 Career
AVG .222 .231 .222 .227
GP 11 33 20 64
GS 4 26 11 41
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 18 2 4 0 0 0 2 78 9 18 1 1 2 11 36 4 8 5 0 1 7 132 15 30 6 1 3 20
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .222 .263 7 1 0 0-0 13 1 2 .875 .346 .277 7 5 0 0-0 44 10 3 .947 .444 .300 7 4 0 1-1 32 3 4 .897 .356 21 10 0 1-1 89 14 9 .919
Kelli snyder
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Longview, Wash. (Kelso HS) Senior • R/R • Catcher
First Team All-NWC as a catcher in 2012 ... Led the team in hitting with a .400 batting average while also notching seven extra-base hits ... Recorded 76 putouts and six assists behind the plate ... Competed in 28 games in 2012 and has played in 98 games overall ... In 2010, she achieved a .371 batting average and was First Team All-NWC ... Played on the 2009 State Championship team at Kelso HS ... Hit .468 as a senior ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Parents are Larry and Connie Snyder. Year 2010 2011 2012 Career
AVG .371 .230 .400 .333
GP 37 33 28 98
GS 36 26 23 85
AB 97 74 60 231
R 17 11 13 41
H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB 36 5 1 3 18 .536 .450 5 9 5 17 1 0 2 10 .324 .301 9 4 4 24 5 0 2 11 .583 .514 0 8 6 77 11 1 7 39 .480 14 21 15
SB PO A 3-4 127 18 4-4 90 6 7-7 76 6 14-15 293 30
E PCT 2 .986 0 1.000 3 .965 5 .984
KELLI SNYDER
Bearcat seniors
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allison martin
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Westlake HS) Junior • L/R • Utility
Provided nine RBIs along with two triples and a homer last year ... Earned a .421 slugging percentage ... Can play multiple positions for Willamette, including catcher and all three outfield positions ... Has stolen six bases on seven attempts in her career... Competed in 37 games in her first two years as a Bearcat ... Played softball at Westlake High School in California ... Batted .550 her senior season ... Double Major in Psychology and Spanish ... Daughter of Lora Martin. Year 2011 2012 Career
AVG .150 .237 .192
GP 21 16 37
GS 14 13 27
AB 40 38 78
R H 2B 3B HR RBI 4 6 0 0 0 4 4 9 0 2 1 9 8 15 0 2 1 13
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .150 .244 5 3 2 4-4 10 0 1 .909 .421 .293 7 1 2 2-3 24 1 0 1.000 .282 12 4 4 6-7 34 1 1 .972
Amanda Fernandes Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin HS) Sophomore • R/R • Utility
5
Served as a key reserve player in 2012 ... Achieved a .538 on base percentage ... Was the Offensive MVP at Franklin HS in 2008 ... Provides the Bearcats with depth at catcher ... Qualified for the Honor Roll all four years in high school ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Daughter of Daniel Absher. Year 2012
AVG GP GS AB .444 11 1 9
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 1 4 0 0 0 3 .444 .583 3 0 3 1-1 7 1 0 1.000
hayley glantz
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Reno, Nev. (Robert McQueen HS) Sophomore • R/R • Pitcher
Started 16 games in the circle as a freshman in 2012 ... Tossed 11 complete games and two shutouts ... Finished the season with seven wins and one save ... Struck out 42 batters in 89.2 innings ... Was first team All-League her senior year at McQueen HS ... Majoring in Biology with a minor in Music ... Parents are Robin and Katheryne Glantz. Year 2012
ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 6.01 19 16 11 89.2 118 458 12 94 77 58 42 7 15 0 7-8 .466 1 4 17 3 .875
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Bearcat JUNIOR AND SOPHOMORES
jenna king
Camarillo, Calif. (Adolfo Camarillo HS) Sophomore • L/L • Outfield
9
Played in 15 games with five starts last season ... Demonstrated speed on the base paths with three steals in five attempts ... Also scored five runs for Willamette ... Played softball at Adolfo Camarillo High School in California ... Chosen Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior ... Undecided on her major ... Her parents are Dennis and Beth King. Year 2012
AVG GP GS AB .176 15 5 17
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 5 3 0 0 0 0 .176 .222 3 1 0 3-5 2 0 0 1.000
erin norris
Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS) Sophomore • R/R • Infielder
6
Batted .278 in 13 games as a freshman in 2012 ... Boasted a .611 slugging percentage with three doubles and one home run ... Helped South Salem High School finish second in the OSAA Playoffs for softball in 2011 ... Majoring in Spanish with a minor in Politics ... Parents are Steven and Theresa Norris. Year 2012
AVG GP GS AB .278 13 5 18
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 3 5 3 0 1 6 .611 .316 7 1 0 0-0 4 7 3 .786
heather winslow Oregon City, Ore. (Oregon City HS) Sophomore • L/L • Outfield
17
Started in 33 games last season ... Produced 30 hits and a .345 batting average ... Named Second Team All-NWC ... Led WU on defense with 215 putouts and a .982 fielding percentage ... First Team All-League and Second Team All-State as a center fielder at Oregon City HS ... Has not declared a major ... Parents are Larry and Nancy Winslow. Year 2012
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .345 33 33 87 26 30 7 2 5 20 .644 .441 13 7 8 9-10 215 7 4 .982
HEATHER WINSLOW bearcat SOPHOMORES
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Victoria Bradshaw Discovery Bay, Calif. (Liberty HS) Freshman • R/R • Pitcher
25
Earned First Team All-League in 2012 ... Three time team MVP as a pitcher at Liberty HS ... Will challenge for a starting spot in the circle ... Received Scholar Athlete Award all four years in high school ... Majoring in Psychology ... Daughter of Richard and Debbie Bradshaw.
Erin Bueser
Mill Creek, Wash. (Henry M. Jackson HS) Freshman • R/R • Pitcher
31
Three year varsity letter winner at Henry M. Jackson HS ... Named team captain as a senior ... Will provide Willamette with important pitching depth ... Was a member of the academic honor roll from 2009-11 ... Majoring in Psychology ... Daughter of Matt and Gail Bueser.
Ashley Pender Reno, Nev. (North Valleys HS) Freshman • R/R • Infielder
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Will compete for a starting job in the infield for Willamette ... Was First Team All-League and Second Team All-State at North Valleys HS in 2011 ... Also earned the Scholar-Athlete Award all four years ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Her parents are Scott and Kim Pender.
McKenzie Wasley Reno, Nev. (Galena HS) Freshman • R/R • Infielder
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Played basketball and softball at Galena HS and was a four-year varsity athlete for both ... Was First Team All-League for softball in 2012 ... Three-year student leadership member at GHS ... Majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology ... Daughter of Tony and Gina Wasley.
angela Witty
Eugene, Ore. (Henry D. Sheldon HS) Freshman • R/R • Utility
26
Will provide the Bearcats with depth at multiple positions ... Played softball and water polo at Henry D. Sheldon HS ... Was a member of the National Honor Society ... Undecided regarding her major with a minor in Spanish ... Daughter of Jeff Witty and Martha Colon.
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Bearcat FRESHMEN
2012 seasoN review KELLI SNYDER
Kelli Snyder (Jr., C) was a force to be reckoned with for Willamette. Snyder led the team with a .400 batting average in 28 games played, accumulating 24 hits, scoring 13 runs and collecting 11 RBIs. She also contributed on defense, achieving 76 putouts and five throwouts on runners trying to steal bases. Snyder was named First Team All-NWC for the second time, receiving recognition in 2010. Yvonne Drabin (Jr., CF) finished the season third on the team with a .364 batting average while starting 28 of the 31 games she played. Drabin compiled 24 hits, including four doubles, a team-high two triples, and 11 RBIs. Drabin also achieved a 1.000 fielding percentage. She was named First Team All-NWC for her efforts.
Willamette University enters 2013 with a committment to the teamwork and effort that have led the Bearcats to a combined record of 185-109 (.629) during the past eight years. WU placed in the top half of the Northwest Conference in each of those eight season, including second place in 2005, 2009 and 2010. The Bearcats began the 2012 season with a strong senior class deep in talent. The team gelled at the right time, winning 12 consecutive NWC games from March 17 to April 7. They outscored their opponents 84-14 over that stretch, including four shutouts victories. Willamette concluded the 2012 season with a record of 21-15 (19-9 NWC), good for third place in the conference and a spot in the four-team NWC Tournament. The Bearcats had eight players selected to the All-NWC team in 2012, including three on the First Team. Two players were chosen to the All-West Region team.
Theresa Martin (Fr., 3B) excelled for the Bearcats during her freshman year, finishing second on the team with a .398 batting average. Martin played in and started 31 games. She led the team with 35 hits and 30 RBIs. Martin was named First Team All-NWC and earned Third Team All-West Region honors. On the mound, the Bearcats were aided by the arm of Alex Watilo (Sr., P). Watilo went 14-7 on the year, posting a 1.88 ERA that was fourth-best in the NWC. She recorded 84 strikeouts and allowed only 111 hits over 130.2 innings pitched. Watilo was named Second Team All-NWC, and also Second Team All-West Region. Watilo’s selection marked four consecutive years of All-NWC selections. Willamette had four additional players selected to the All-NWC Second Team: Jessica Barry (Jr., LF), Suzannah Von Trapp (Sr., DP/3B), Heather Winslow (Fr., 1B) and Mica Romero, (Sr., SS). Romero’s selection also marked four straight All-NWC selections (First Team 2009-11).
2012 SEASON REVIEW
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THE BEARCATS IN ACTION
COURTNEY GALLI
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BEARCAT FRESHMEN
Willamette Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC Erin Scharer, ATC Ken Smith, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dylan Borden, ATC Dr. Daniel Schweigert Dr. David Thorsett PT Northwest WU Team Physician WU Team Physician
The Willamette University sports medicine program provides medical support to our varsity athletes. Athletic trainers focus on two components: service and education. Service includes the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries suffered by our athletes. It also involves referrals to medical personnel when athletes become injured or ill. The education component is designed for any student interested in athletic training or other medical fields to gain valuable experience working in a clinical setting.
Students achieve experience by covering practices and games, and by working in the treatment centers where they help Willamette’s certified athletic trainers with rehabilitation of injuries. Our athletic training staff works closely with our team physicians from Silverton Hospital, the physical therapist from PT Northwest and the staff at the Bisohop Wellness Center on the WU campus to provide care for our varsity athletes. For information call: (503) 370-6672
Sports medicine
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2012 individual Statistics Offensive Statistics (Min. 38 At Bats) Player Avg. GP GS AB Kelli Snyder .400 28 23 60 Theresa Martin .398 31 31 88 Yvonne Drabin .364 31 28 66 Suzannah Von Trapp .349 33 29 83 Heather Winslow .345 33 33 87 Jessica Barry .294 34 34 102 Nichole Robertson .281 34 32 64 Mica Romero .277 35 33 83 Susie Krewer .250 27 20 60 Allison Martin .237 16 13 38 Hope Kloczko .222 20 11 36 Courtney Galli .203 24 19 59 Amanda Absher .444 11 1 9 Erin Norris .278 13 5 18 Jenna King .176 15 5 17 Emily Bray .154 21 3 13 Carolyn Cava .000 21 3 7 Megan Flattum .000 5 1 6 Willamette Opponents
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB 13 24 5 0 2 11 .583 .514 0 8 6 7-7 21 35 8 1 3 30 .614 .442 2 6 1 6-6 7 24 4 2 1 11 .530 .411 8 6 0 7-11 20 29 1 0 0 8 .361 .391 12 7 0 7-11 26 30 7 2 5 20 .644 .441 13 7 8 9-10 29 30 1 2 0 4 .343 .374 11 11 2 19-19 17 18 1 2 2 14 .453 .453 16 13 8 13-16 23 23 9 0 2 12 .458 .408 18 11 1 18-19 6 15 0 1 1 7 .333 .308 7 4 1 4-4 4 9 0 2 1 9 .421 .293 7 2 1 2-3 4 8 5 0 1 7 .444 .300 7 4 1 1-1 12 12 2 0 1 8 .288 .250 8 2 2 2-4 1 4 0 0 0 3 .444 .583 3 0 3 1-1 3 5 3 0 1 6 .611 .316 7 1 0 0-0 5 3 0 0 0 0 .176 .222 3 1 0 3-5 2 2 0 0 0 1 .154 .154 4 0 0 0-0 7 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 4 0 0 4-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 3 0 0 0-0
PO A 76 6 33 66 25 1 15 6 215 7 36 2 43 2 33 62 41 33 24 1 32 3 28 41 7 1 4 7 2 0 35 2 5 0 0 1
E PCT 3 .965 5 .952 0 1.000 5 .808 4 .982 0 1.000 3 .938 6 .941 3 .961 0 1.000 4 .897 3 .958 0 1.000 3 .786 0 1.000 0 1.000 1 .833 0 1.000
.302 36 36 896 200 271 46 12 20 151 .448 .384 126 89 34 103-122 663 298 44 .956 .261 36 36 881 139 230 33 3 23 122 .384 .341 126 95 15 26-32 656 300 47 .953
Sacrifice Bunts: WU 18 (T. Martin 5, Winslow 3, Snyder 3, A. Martin 2, Robertson 2, Romero 2, Von Trapp); Opp. 21. Sacrifice Flies: WU 6 (Von Trapp 2, Romero, Robertson, Drabin, Galli); Opp. 5. Left on Base: WU 187, Opp. 215. Double Plays Turned: WU 10, Opp. 10.
Pitching Statistics (Min. 38 Innings Pitched) Player ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A Alex Watilo 1.87 25 20 16 130.2 111 554 11 45 35 34 84 8 6 0 14-7 .666 0 5 40 Hayley Glantz 6.01 19 16 11 89.2 118 458 12 94 77 58 42 7 15 0 7-8 .467 1 4 17 Savannah Pingree 0.00 1 0 0 0.2 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0-0 0.00 0 0 0 Willamette Opponents
E 1 3 0
PCT .982 .875 .000
3.76 38 38 21 245.2 283 1147 27 167 132 73 123 24 8 0 19-19 .500 0 737 347 59 .948 4.03 38 38 21 248.1 284 1139 18 198 143 80 129 32 22 2 19-19 .500 2 745 351 70 .940
Solo Shutouts: WU 5 (Watilo 3, Glantz 2); Opp. 4. Combined Shutouts: WU 2; Opp. 3.
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2012 season statistics
2012 willamette results Overall Record: 21-15 NWC: 19-9 (3rd Place) Qualified for NWC Tournament Home: 10-4 Away: 6-6 Neutral: 5-5 Date Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Mar. 3 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Mar. 4 Mar. 10 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 18 Mar. 25 Mar. 25 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 6 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 7 Apr. 10 Apr. 10 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 22
Opponent Result Overall vs. Oregon Tech 15-8 L 0-1 vs. NW Christian 7-0 W 1-1 College of Idaho 3-2 L 1-2 Corban 11-3 L 1-3 Corban 8-0 L 1-4 at George Fox* 10-1 W 2-4 at George Fox* 19-10 W 3-4 at George Fox* 9-1 W 4-4 at George Fox* 10-7 L 4-5 at Pacific (Ore.)* 12-7 W (8) 5-5 at Pacific (Ore.)* 12-4 L 5-6 Lewis & Clark* 3-1 W 6-6 Lewis & Clark* 11-0 W 7-6 Pacific Lutheran* 4-3 L 7-7 Pacific Lutheran* 7-3 L 7-8 Lewis & Clark* 10-0 W 8-8 Lewis & Clark* 7-1 W 9-8 Pacific (Ore.)* 9-1 W 10-8 Pacific (Ore.)* 11-0 W 11-8 Puget Sound* 2-0 W 12-8 Puget Sound* 10-0 W 13-8 at Puget Sound* 10-0 W 14-8 at Puget Sound* 4-3 W 15-8 Whitworth* 3-1 W 16-8 Whitworth* 4-1 W 17-8 Whitworth* 3-2 W 18-8 Whitworth* 4-3 W 19-8 at Pacific Lutheran* 1-0 L (11) 19-9 at Whitworth* 8-0 L 19-10 at Linfield 2-0 W 20-10 at Linfield 8-0 L 20-11 Linfield* 5-3 L 20-12 Linfield* 5-2 L 20-13 vs. Pacific Lutheran# 3-1 L 20-14 vs. George Fox# 5-1 W 21-14 at Linfield# 4-2 L 21-15
NWC — — — — — 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-1 4-1 4-2 5-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 7-4 8-4 9-4 10-4 11-4 12-4 13-4 14-4 15-4 16-4 17-4 18-4 18-5 18-6 19-6 19-7 19-8 19-9 19-9 19-9 19-9
Pitcher (W/L) Alex Watilo (L 0-1) Alex Watilo (W 1-1) Alex Watilo (L 1-2) Hayley Glantz (L 0-1) Hayley Glantz (L 0-2) Alex Watilo (W 2-2) Alex Watilo (W 3-2) Alex Watilo (W 4-2) Hayley Glantz (L 0-3) Alex Watilo (W 5-2) Hayley Glantz (L 0-4) Alex Watilo (W 6-2) Hayley Glantz (W 1-4) Alex Watilo (L 6-3) Hayley Glantz (L 1-5) Alex Watilo (W 7-3) Hayley Glantz (W 2-5) Alex Watilo (W 8-3) Hayley Glantz (W 3-5) Alex Watilo (W 9-3) Hayley Glantz (W 4-5) Alex Watilo (W 10-3) Hayley Glantz (W 5-5) Hayley Glantz (W 6-5) Alex Watilo (W 11-3) Alex Watilo (W 12-3) Hayley Glantz (W 7-5) Alex Watilo (L 12-4) Hayley Glantz (L 7-6) Alex Watilo (W 13-4) Hayley Glantz (L 7-7) Alex Watilo (L 13-5) Hayley Glantz (L 7-8) Alex Watilo (L 13-6) Alex Watilo (W 14-6) Alex Watilo (L 14-7)
* Northwest Conference # NWC Conference Tournament game at McMinnville, Ore. Home games in Bold Face Extra innings in parentheses
2012 wu POSTSEASON HONORS All-Northwest Conference First Team Theresa Martin, Fr., 3B Yvonne Drabin, Jr., CF Kelli Snyder, Jr., C Second Team Mica Romero, Sr., SS Heather Winslow, Fr., 1B Jessica Barry, Jr., LF Alex Watilo, Sr., RHP Suzannah Von Trapp, Sr., DP
All-West Region
Theresa Martin, Fr., 3B Alex Watilo, Sr., RHP
NFCA Scholar-Athletes Jessica Barry, Jr., LF Alex Watilo, Sr., RHP Emily Bray, Sr., 1B
ALLISON MARTIN 2012 SEASON RESULTS
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2012 NORTHWEST CONFERENCE standings
Linfield Pacific Lutheran Willamette George Fox Whitworth Pacific Puget Sound Lewis & Clark
Conference L T Pct 3 0 .893 4 0 .857 9 0 .679 13 0 .536 16 0 .429 17 0 .393 25 0 .107 25 0 .107
W 25 24 19 15 12 11 3 3
RF 239 214 172 112 134 110 75 54
RA 47 61 94 131 175 173 228 201
W 46 45 21 20 19 13 3 5
Overall T Pct 0 .868 0 .804 0 .583 0 .476 0 .475 0 .361 0 .088 0 .132
L 7 11 15 22 21 23 31 33
RF 371 344 200 158 205 153 85 80
RA 89 118 139 205 228 235 275 260
2012 NWC Tournament (at McMinnville, Ore.) April 21 April 22 Linfield 3, George Fox 0 Linfield 4, Willamette 2 Pacific Lutheran 3, Willamette 1 Linfield 3, Pacific Lutheran 2 Willamette 5, George Fox 1 Pacific Lutheran 3, Linfield 0 Pacific Lutheran 3, Linfield 1 (Pacific Lutheran wins NWC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament)
BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season Batting Batting Average (Min. 80 AB) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.518 Nikki Franchi (57-110)......2008 .444 Marcie Hagen (44-99)......2003 .432 Khris Looney (51-118)......1991 .429 Tausha White (42-98).......1993 .427 Molly Barnes (50-117)......2007
Slugging Pct. (Min. 80 AB) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.955 .809 .709 .661 .645
Nikki Franchi (110 AB).....2008 Katie Peterson (94 AB)....2008 Molly Barnes (117 AB).....2007 Liz Gilgan (121 AB)........... 2008 Mica Romero (107 AB)..... 2010
On-Base Pct. (Min. 80 AB) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.588 .509 .493 .491 .488
Nikki Franchi (110 AB).....2008 Marcie Hagen (99 AB).....2003 Mica Romero (107 AB)....2010 Katie Peterson (94 AB)....2008 Molly Barnes (110 AB).....2006
Stolen Base Pct. (Min. 10 Att.)
1. 1.000 Mica Romero (23-23).......2011 1.000 Jessica Barry (19-19)........2012 1.000 Kim Boscacci (16-16).......2004 1.000 Nicole Wallace (15-15)....2009 1.000 Maria Ortiz (14-14)...........2001 1.000 Darcy Hertel (12-12)........2000 1.000 Nikki Franchi (11-11)........2008 1.000 Cirbi Anthony (11-11)......2007 1.000 L. Holcomb (11-11)..........2006
Games Played 1. 4.
43 43 43 42
Robyn Rieger...................1992 Shannan Skirvin...............1992 Tausha White...................1992 Five times by four players
Games Started 1. 4.
43 43 43 42 42 42
Robyn Rieger...................1992 Shannan Skirvin...............1992 Tausha White...................1992 Jenny Wantland...............1994 Shanon Bertrand.............1992 Jodi Hanauska.................1992
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At Bats 1. 2. 3. 5.
145 133 129 129 128
Marie Kauffman...............1994 Shanon Bertrand.............1992 Shannan Skirvin...............1992 Jessica Barry....................2010 Patti Bauer.......................1991
Runs Scored 1. 3. 4. 5.
46 46 39 38 36
Hits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
57 53 51 50 49 17 15 12 12 12 12
Triples 1. 3. 5.
6 6 5 5 4
10 8 7 7 7 7
45 36 36 36 32 31
Nikki Franchi....................2008 Mica Romero...................2010 LaShawna Holcomb........2008 Katie Peterson.................2008 Molly Barnes....................2006 Geneva Hale....................2006
Total Bases
Nikki Franchi....................2008 Jesscia Barry....................2010 Khris Looney....................1991 Molly Barnes....................2007 Marcie Hagen..................2004
Walks
Mica Romero...................2010 Nikki Franchi....................2007 Molly Barnes,...................2007 Marissa Richards..............2006 Marcie Hagen..................2003 Shannan Skirvin...............1991 LaShawna Holcomb........2009 Zenny Chamberlain.........1994 Athena Zeek....................1998 Shannan Skirvin...............1991 Five times
Home Runs 1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 5. 6.
Nikki Franchi....................2008 Liz Gilgan.........................2008 Liz Gilgan.........................2007 Mica Romero...................2011 Marissa Richards..............2008
Doubles 1. 2. 3.
Runs Batted In
Nikki Franchi....................2008 Katie Peterson.................2008 Liz Gilgan.........................2008 Marissa Richards..............2008 Molly Barnes....................2007 Geneva Hale....................2007
1. 105 Nikki Franchi....................2008 2. 83 Molly Barnes....................2007 3. 80 Liz Gilgan.........................2008 4. 76 Katie Peterson.................2008 5. 71 Marissa Richards..............2008 1. 2. 4. 5.
32 21 21 19 18 18
Mica Romero...................2010 Nikki Franchi....................2009 Liz Gilgan.........................2005 Cari Schruth.....................2005 Marcie Hagen..................2004 Mica Romero...................2012
Hit by Pitches 1. 2. 3. 4.
16 15 10 9 9
Nicole Wallace.................2010 Talissa Huntsman.............2010 Nicole Wallace.................2008 Liz Gilgan.........................2008 LaShawna Holcomb........2008
Sacrifice Flies 1. 2.
5 3 3 3 3 3
Nikki Franchi....................2009 Mica Romero...................2010 Marissa Richards..............2008 Molly Barnes....................2004 Marcie Hagen..................2002 Kari Vander Weerd..........2001
Sacrifice Bunts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
BEARCAT softball RECORDS
14 13 12 11 10
Genesis Heath.................2000 Meaghan Sussman..........2001 Amy Ferguson.................2000 Cari Schruth.....................2006 Nicole Wallace.................2007
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BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Saves
Stolen Bases 1. 2. 3. 5.
33 27 24 24 23 23
Sherri Mabie (33-35)........2000 Liz Gilgan (27-32).............2006 Liz Gilgan (24-28).............2008 Liz Gilgan (24-25).............2007 Jamie Taylor (23-26)........2000 Mica Romero (23-23).......2011
Stolen Base Attempts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
35 Sherri Mabie (33-35)........2000 32 Liz Gilgan (27-32).............2006 28 Liz Gilgan (24-28).............2008 26 Jamie Taylor (23-26)........2000 25 Liz Gilgan (24-25).............2007 25 Marcie Hagen (21 of 25).2003
Season Defense
Fielding Percentage (Min. 30 Chances) 1. 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Emily Bray........................2011 (134 PO, 2 A, 0 E) Kelli Snyder......................2011 (90 PO, 6 A, 0 E) Alex Watilo.......................2010 (3 PO, 51A, 0 E) Marissa Richards..............2009 (151 PO, 6 A, 0 E) Marissa Richards..............2007 (54 PO, 3 A, 0 E) Cari Schruth.....................2007 (69 PO, 10 A, 0 E) Meaghan Sussman..........2003 (63 PO, 3 A, 0 E) Heather Adams...............1995 (48 PO, 0 A, 0 E)
Most Chances 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
331 306 302 298 287
Meaghan Sussman..........2000 Meaghan Sussman..........2001 Nicole Wallace.................2010 Khris Looney....................1991 Lindsey Braun..................2004
Most Putouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
307 274 273 269 268
Meaghan Sussman..........2000 Khris Looney....................1991 Lindsay Braun..................2004 Nicole Wallace.................2010 Meaghan Sussman..........2001
Most Assists 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
158 144 134 129 126
Marcie Hagen..................2004 Talissa Huntsman.............2011 Emily Bray........................2011 Marcie Hagen..................2003 Robyn Rieger...................1992
Season Pitching Earned Run Avg. (Min. 80 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
0.72 0.80 0.98 1.20 1.42
Wins 1. 2. 4. 5.
19 16 16 15 14
Hayley Boston (126.2).....2000 Shasta Journey (104.2)....2000 Nikki Franchi (121.2)........2009 Alex Watilo (105.1)..........2009 Hayley Boston (157.1).....2001 Nikki Franchi (19-4)..........2008 Nikki Franchi (16-3)..........2009 Cari Dobes (16-13)..........1994 Alex Watilo (15-6)............2011 Alex Watilo (14-7)............2012
1. 2. 3. 5.
10 6 5 5 3
Brittany Dearing..............2005 Teren Edgecomb.............2004 Blair Cuny.........................2006 Andrea Teefy....................1999 Three players tied
Strikeouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
203 164 144 103 90
Nikki Franchi....................2008 Nikki Franchi....................2009 Nikki Franchi....................2007 Brittney Tachara...............2005 Shasta Journey................1999
Strikeouts/Game (Min. 80 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9.62 9.44 8.22 7.11 6.46
Nikki Franchi (147.2)........2008 Nikki Franchi (121.2)........2009 Nikki Franchi (122.2)........2007 Brittney Tachara (82.2).....2006 Brittney Tachara (111.2)...2005
Appearances 1. 2. 4.
35 35 33 29 29
Teren Edgecomb.............2004 Cari Dobes.......................1994 Hayley Boston..................2001 Teren Edgecomb.............2003 Tausha White...................1992
Games Started 1. 3.
27 27 22 22 22
Teren Edgecomb.............2004 Cari Dobes.......................1994 Shasta Journey................1999 Andrea Teefy....................1997 Tausha White...................1992
Complete Games 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
26 20 19 18 17
Cari Dobes.......................1994 Tausha White...................1991 Andrea Teefy....................1997 Nikki Franchi....................2009 Tausha White...................1990
Solo Shutouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9 7 6 5 4 4
Nikki Franchi....................2009 Alex Watilo.......................2009 Alex Watilo.......................2011 Hayley Boston..................2000 Nikki Franchi....................2007 Shasta Journey................2000
Innings Pitched
1. 203.0 Cari Dobes.......................1994 2. 185.1 Tausha White...................1991 3. 158.1 Tausha White...................1992 4. 157.1 Hayley Boston..................2001 5. 153.1 Teren Edgecomb.............2004
Batters Faced 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
894 768 728 699 668
Cari Dobes.......................1994 Tausha White...................1991 Andrea Teefy....................1997 Teren Edgecomb.............2004 Tausha White...................1992
Walks Per Game (Min. 80 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
0.80 0.92 1.05 1.14 1.47
Alex Watilo (105.1)..........2009 Cari Dobes (122.0)...........1992 Hayley Boston (126.2).....2000 Cari Dobes (203.0)...........1994 Shasta Journey (104.2)....2000
Opp. Batting Avg. (Min. 80 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.153 .178 .193 .198 .219
Nikki Franchi (121.2)........2009 Hayley Boston (126.2).....2000 Shasta Journey (104.2)....2000 Nikki Franchi (147.2 IP)....2008 Hayley Boston (157.1).....2001
Career Batting Batting Average (Min. 200 AB)
1. .423 2. .400 3. .365 4. .364 5. .363
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 (150-355) Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 (165-412) Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 (160-438) Sierra Lessel............... 2009-11 (119-327) Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 (157-433)
Slugging Pct. (Min. 200 AB)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.715 .582 .549 .537 .530
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Geneva Hale.............. 2005-07 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 Darcy Hertel..... 2000, 2002-03
On-Base Pct. (Min. 200 AB)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.499 .455 .460 .443 .435
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 Talissa Huntsman........... 2009-
Stolen Base Pct. (Min. 30 Att.) 1. .942 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 (65-69) 2. .934 Jessica Barry.............. 2010-12 (43-46) 3. .914 Maria Ortiz... 2000-01, 2003-04 (32-35) 4. .905 Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 (38-42) 5. .904 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 (66-73)
Games Played
1. 3. 5.
147 Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 147 Robyn Rieger............. 1991-94 146 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 146 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 143 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08
Games Started 1. 2. 5.
146 144 144 144 142
Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 Robyn Rieger............. 1991-94 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
454 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 446 Patti Bauer...1988-89, 1991-92 438 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 433 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 414 Tausha White............. 1990-93
Most At Bats
Runs Scored
1. 125 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 2. 117 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 3. 100 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 4. 94 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 5. 93 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09
Hits
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
165 160 157 153 150
Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09
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BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career Batting
Stolen Base Attempts
Doubles
1. 104 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 2. 73 Marcie Hagen.............2001,04 4. 69 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 3. 64 Sherri Mabie.............. 2000-03 4. 60 Sierra Lessel............... 2009-11
Triples
Fielding Percentage (Min. 200 chances)
(Continued from previous page) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 3. 5.
41 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 39 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 37 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 36 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 33 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09
11 11 9 9 7 7
LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 Shannan Skirvin......... 1989-92 Zenny Chamberlain... 1994-97 Robyn Blatchford....... 1988-91 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08
Home Runs
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
18 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 14 Geneva Hale.............. 2005-07 13 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 12 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 11 Marissa Richards........ 2006-09 11 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08
Runs Batted In
1. 112 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 2. 102 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 3. 96 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 4. 90 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 5. 75 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04
Total Bases
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
254 238 235 230 227
Walks
1. 2. 4.
79 54 54 49 49
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07 Cari Schruth............... 2004-07 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04
Hit By Pitch
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
34 28 20 19 15
Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 Talissa Huntsman....... 2009-11 Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 LaShawna Holcomb... 2006-09 Kellie Snyder.................. 2010-
Sacrifice flies
1. 2. 4.
7 6 6 5 5
Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Marissa Richards........ 2006-09 Molly Barnes.............. 2004-07
Sacrifice Bunts
1. 2. 3. 4.
24 Cari Schruth............... 2004-07 21 Susie Krewer.............. 2009-12 20 Genesis Heath........... 1998-01 19 Jen Hammond........... 2001-04 19 Meaghan Sussman.... 2000-03
Stolen Bases
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
92 66 65 57 49
Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Sherri Mabie.............. 2000-03 Sierra Lessel............... 2009-11
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Career Defense 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.996 .991 .985 .982 .980
Marissa Richards........ 2006-09 Emily Bray.................. 2009-11 Kelli Snyder.................... 2010Cari Schruth............... 2004-07 Meaghan Sussman.... 2000-03
Most Chances
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
920 847 755 713 699
Meaghan Sussman.... 2000-03 Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Jodi Hanauska........... 1992-95 Robyn Rieger............. 1991-94
Most Putouts
1. 816 - Meaghan Sussman....... 2000-03 2. 705 - Nicole Wallace............. 2007-10 3. 525 - Lindsey Braun............... 2004-05 4. 505 - Marissa Richards........... 2006-09 5. 501 - Jodi Hanauska.............. 1992-95
Most Assists
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
471 329 301 278 273
Marcie Hagen............ 2001-04 Robyn Rieger............. 1991-94 Genesis Heath........... 1998-01 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Tausha White............. 1990-93
Most Double Plays Turned
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
23 20 19 17 16 16
Liz Gilgan................... 2005-08 Mica Romero............. 2009-12 Lindsey Braun............ 2004-05 Geneva Hale.............. 2005-07 Nicole Wallace........... 2007-10 Marianne Ward.......... 2005-07
Caught Opponent Stealing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
46 33 28 23 22
Athena Zeek.............. 1995-98 Marie Kauffman......... 1994-96 Kari Vander Weerd.... 1999-01 Shanon Bertrand....... 1991-93 Shannan Skirvin......... 1989-92
Career Pitching Earned Run Avg. (Min. 100 IP)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1.64 2.06 2.15 2.27 2.32
Wins
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
52 50 37 35 31
Saves 1. 2. 3.
12 9 5 5 5 5
Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Tausha White............. 1990-93 Shasta Journey.......... 1999-00 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Tausha White............. 1990-93 Cari Dobes................. 1994-94 Brittany Dearing........ 2003-06 Teren Edgecomb....... 2003-04 Blair Cuny.........................2006 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Andrea Teefy.............. 1997-99 Tausha White............. 1990-93
Strikeouts
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
565 258 209 187 181
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Tausha White............. 1990-93 Brittney Tachara......... 2005-06 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03
Strikeouts Per Game (Min. 100 IP)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
8.55 6.74 5.51 5.29 3.98
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Brittney Tachara......... 2005-06 Laura Milne................ 2005-06 Shasta Journey.......... 1999-00 Talissa Huntsman....... 2009-11
Appearances 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
88 87 85 74 72
Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94 Andrea Teefy.............. 1997-99
Games Started 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
76 66 63 61 47
Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Teren Edgecomb....... 2003-04
Complete Games 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
55 52 50 43 37
Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Tausha White............. 1990-93 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94
Solo Shutouts 1. 3. 4. 5.
18 18 11 6 3
Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Shasta Journey.......... 1999-00 Brittney Tachara......... 2005-06
Innings Pitched
1. 569.2 Tausha White............. 1990-93 2. 468.0 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 3. 462.1 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 4. 423.0 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 5. 420.0 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94
Batters Faced
1. 2,438 Tausha White............. 1990-93 2. 2,019 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 3. 1,969 Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 4. 1,862 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94 5. 1,793 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03
Walks Per Game (Min. 100 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
0.75 1.18 1.67 1.75 2.18
Brittany Dearing........ 2003-06 Cari Dobes................. 1992-94 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Shasta Journey.......... 1999-00
Opp. Batting Avg. (Min. 100 IP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
.209 .218 .242 .249 .259
BEARCAT SOFTBALL RECORDS
Nikki Franchi.............. 2006-09 Hayley Boston............ 2000-03 Brittney Tachara......... 2005-06 Alex Watilo................. 2009-12 Laura Milne................ 2005-06
The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew from the conference in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and dropped out in 2009. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998.
NCAA Division III is where the true student-athlete studies and competes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the main governing body of collegiate sports, dividing levels of classification into three divisions. D3 institutions are largely regarded as leading academic institutions and do not offer athletic scholarships. Still, athletics in D3 is highly competitive. There are over 136,000 athletes at over 430 D3 colleges and universities and each one is studying to earn a valuable degree in preparation for the workplace while playing the sport that he or she loves. For D3 athletes, sports have been an integral part of our lives since our youth. From elementary school through high school, sports have complemented our educational experience.And as college looms, we want to continue playing the sport we love while receiving an education from a first-rate college. A D3 school is that fit.
Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.
ALLISON MARTIN NORTHWEST CONFERENCE & THE NCAA
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The First University in the West Willamette’s curriculum and collaborative learning environment allow you to explore a wide variety of subjects that are critical to helping you navigate the world around you.
and collaborative learning environment for their students. They engage in scholarly research and publication, but they are also fundamentally committed to teaching and serving as mentors and advisors.
Whether working one-on-one with a professor, studying abroad, pursuing innovative research, interning with a business or nonprofit, or leading a campus organization, you can hone your creativity, global perspective and critical thinking for a lifetime of success.
Since 1990, ten Willamette faculty members have been named Oregon Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. They have been honored among the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country for excelling in teaching and positively influencing the lives and careers of their students.
Willamette professors contribute a wide range of expertise to create a dynamic
Why Willamette? NCAA and Northwest Conference competition Supportive coaching staff and team environment 25% of students are intercollegiate athletes 24% of students are multicultural Quality academics with highly engaged professors Student-faculty ratio of 10:1 Average class size of 14 50% of students study abroad 68% of students complete 1 or more internships Career development program
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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
With an average class size of 14 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, Willamette provides a personal classroom experience where professors get to know you well, making it easy to find individualized help or ask questions. The life of the Willamette student is active, thought-provoking and focused on community — in the classroom and out. More than 100 student organizations, in addition to numerous athletic, leadership and service opportunities, help you develop your character in addition to your intellect — and have fun, too. Our students are engaged in communities locally and around the world. About 50% earn study abroad credit before they graduate, and 68% of students complete at least one internship while at Willamette. Academics come first at Willamette, but you still have time to compete. Our athletes, both formal and informal, have an enthusiastic network of supporters. Willamette’s NCAA Division III athletics program includes 10 men’s and 10 women’s sports and about 25% of students are DIII student-athletes. Our alumni say their time at Willamette was life-changing, and they credit their education with providing them the expertise they needed for a successful career and life — whether they went on to a job, prestigious graduate program, national fellowship or public service.
Salem, Oregon
Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the university is situated ideally to access all the benefits of the Pacific Northwest. Gorgeous forests, rivers, mountains and ocean beaches nearby. A relaxed and creative culture. Vibrant arts and music scenes. And, coffee shops on almost every block. Willamette University is in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon’s capital, a community that is large enough to provide plenty of entertainment, yet personal enough that you’ll usually run into someone you know. When you want to enjoy some of Oregon’s attractions outside Salem, it’s not hard to find a university organized trip or an informal group of friends to join you — whether you plan to snowboard on Mount Hood, catch a concert in Portland or build a bonfire at the coast.
SALEM, OREGON
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About Willamette
Location.................................................Salem, Oregon Founded................................................................1842 Enrollment........... 2,027 Undergraduate; 2,827 Overall Nickname........................................................ Bearcats Colors....................................... Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................. NCAA Division III Conference.................... Northwest Conference (NWC) Stadium (Capacity)................... WU Softball Field (250)
Administration
President.......................................Dr. Stephen Thorsett Dean of Campus Life...................... Dr. David Douglass Director of Athletics..................................David Rigsby Faculty Athletic Rep...........................Dr. Kelley Strawn Associate Athletic Director.......................Judy Gordon Facilities/Operations Manager................. Rob Passage Head Athletic Trainer........................Shane Wibel, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................... Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.................. Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant......................... Leslie Berning
Contact
Athletics Comm. Phone.........................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail........rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone.................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX.....................(503) 370-6379
Follow
Athletics Web Site.......... www.willamette.edu/athletics Facebook.............................facebook.com/wubearcats Twitter.......................................................@wubearcats
Men’s Basketball
Kip Ioane
Women’s Basketball
Peg Swadener Cross Country / Track & Field
Matt McGuirk Football
Glen Fowles Men’s & Women’s Golf
Noah Horstman Men’s & Women’s Rowing
Ryan Miller Men’s Soccer
Lloyd Fobi Women’s Soccer
Hillary Arthur Softball
Damian Wiliams Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Leslie Shevlin Men’s Tennis
Rick Wood Women’s Tennis
Becky Roberts Volleyball
Tom Shoji
Dr. Stephen Thorsett
Willamette University President Dr. Stephen Thorsett became the 25th president of Willamette University and professor of physics in Willamette’s College of Liberal Arts on July 1, 2011. Thorsett served previously as the dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz. He joined UC-Santa Cruz as an associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics in 1999. He was appointed to professor of astronomy and astrophysics and chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2003.
David Rigsby
Willamette University Director of Athletics David Rigsby is the new director of athletics at Willamette University after serving in several positions in the campus life division, most recently as associate dean of campus life. Rigsby was a member of the baseball team at WU for two years before his career was shortened by an arm injury. He earned a B.A. degree from Willamette in 2000 with a major in Chemistry, and later added an M.S. from Duquesne University.
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Administration and Staff
WU SOFTBALL FIELD The Bearcats play their home games at the Willamette University Softball Field, which is located on the east side of campus. Highlights include a team locker room, hitting facility with batting cages, and covered dugouts. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL FIELD RENOVATION willamette OPENS Other features are bleachers, a scoreboard and an infield tarp that allows the Bearcats to play NEW hitting facility when many other fields are unplayable. Willamette University has finished Overall, the WU Softball Field is a great facilconstructing a new softball hitting ity. The natural grass outfield and the dirt infield facility next to the WU Softball Field. are well-maintained and provide for smooth The Wallace family, long-time fans play throughout the spring. and supporters of Bearcat softball, generously provided a leadership When needed, the team can practice on one gift of just under $25,000 to help of Willamette’s two artificial turf playing fields. get the project underway.
Other athletic facilities are Cone Field House for men’s and women’s basketball as well as volleyball, Sparks Field for men’s and women’s soccer, McCulloch Stadium for football and track and field, John Lewis Field for baseball, the Willamette Natatorium for swimming, and the WU Tennis Courts. The Bearcats host cross country meets at Bush’s Pasture Park, while the rowing teams practice on the Willamette River and golfers practice at Illahe Hills Country Club and Creekside Golf Club. The Willamette softball team can practice in Cone Field House. There are two full-length batting cages, plus room for bullpen throwing.
“Our new indoor training facility allows our softball players to practice hitting and pitching in all seasons,” Athletic Director David Rigsby said. “The new hitting facility is having such a huge impact on our program,” Head Coach Damian Williams said. In addition to the hitting facility, recent work at the field includes new home and visitor bullpens, and minor changes to the clubhouse. Willamette completed nearly all of the work in the spring of 2013.
2013 SCHEDULE Feb. 18
vs. Oregon Tech
Happy Valley, OR
1 p.m.
Feb. 18
vs. Northwest Christian
Happy Valley, OR
3 p.m.
Feb. 19
vs. College of Idaho
Happy Valley, OR
1 p.m.
Fab. 19
vs. Corban
Happy Valley, OR
3 p.m.
Feb. 23
at Corban
Salem, OR
1:30 p.m.
Feb. 25
at George Fox (DH)*
Newberg, OR
12 p.m.
Feb. 26
at George Fox (DH)*
Newberg, OR
12 p.m.
Feb. 29
Corban
Salem, OR
2 p.m.
Mar. 3
at Pacific (DH)*
Forest Grove, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 4
Lewis & Clark (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 10
Pacific Lutheran (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 11
Puget Sound (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 13
at NW Christian
Eugene, OR
2 p.m.
Mar. 17
at Lewis & Clark (DH)*
Portland, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 18
Pacific (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 27
Concordia (DH)
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Mar. 31
at Pacific Lutheran (DH)*
Tacoma, WA
12 p.m.
Apr. 1
at Puget Sound (DH)*
Tacoma, WA
12 p.m.
Apr. 6
Whitworth (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Apr. 7
Whitworth (DH)*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Apr. 14
at Linfield (DH)*
McMinnville, OR
12 p.m.
Apr. 15
Linfield (DH)*#
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
* Northwest Conference game # Senior Day The NWC Tournament (top four teams) will be held April 21-22 at the #1 seed
department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics