Willamette University Softball Media Guide 2008 Season
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Willamette Softball Information Willamette Softball 2007-08
Table of Contents
General Information.........................................................1 Head Coach Damian Williams.........................................2 Assistant Coaches...............................................................3 Willamette Senior Profile..................................................4 Willamette Junior Profiles............................................. 5-6 Willamette Sophomore Profiles................................... 7-8 Willamette Freshman Profiles..........................................9 2008 Bearcat Roster.........................................................10 Willamette Sports Medicine/City of Salem.................11 2007 Bearcat Stats and Results................................. 12-13 Willamette Individual Records................................. 14-17 NCAA Division III/Northwest Conference......... 18-19 2007 NWC Standings/All-NWC...................................19 2008 Bearcat Season Outlook.................................. 20-21 Willamette University................................................ 22-23 WU Administration/Athletics Department.................24 Athletic Facilities...........................................................IBC 2008 Willamette Schedule..........................................OBC
Marissa Richards has a .307 career average.
Bearcat Softball Quick Facts Head Coach...................................... Damian Williams Willamette Record....................... 165-155 (10th year) Career Record.............................. 165-155 (10th year) Alma Mater..................................Seattle Pacific, 1995 NWC Coach of the Year..................................... 2000 Office Phone........................................ (503) 370-6656 Assistant Coach...................................... Lance Gilgan Assistant Coach............................................Laura Dix Assistant Coach.............................................Tony Dix 2007 Overall Record............................................20-17 2007 NWC Record...........................14-14 (4th place) Players Returning/Lost........................................ 11/9 Overall Starters Returning/Lost........................... 6/4 Starting Fielders Returning/Lost.......................... 5/3 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost......................... 1/1
LaShawna Holcomb is 21 of 22 stealing bases.
Willamette General Information Location....................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded......................................................................... 1842 Enrollment..............1,943 Undergraduate; 2,628 Overall President.................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life................. Dr. Robert Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative................. Dr. Jerry Gray Director of Athletics....................................Mark Majeski Nickname................................................................Bearcats Colors.............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................NCAA Division III Conference......................Northwest Conference (NWC) Stadium (Capacity)..................... WU Softball Field (250) Assistant Athletic Director.......................... Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director..............Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Administrative Assistant.............................. Leslie Wright Head Athletic Trainer.....................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin Scharer Assistant Athletic Trainer.................................Ken Smith Athletics Marketing Coord.................... Megan Johnston Athletics Comm. Director...................Robert McKinney Athletics Comm. Phone............................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail....... rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone...................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Web Site.............www.willamette.edu/athletics The 2007-08 Willamette University Softall Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director, with assistance from Tom Cloutier, intern, and from Quyen Nguyen, student asssistant. On the Cover: The Bearcats (Seated, L to R) - Nicole Wallace, Angela Pantley, Amy Valencia, Cirbi Anthony, Crystal Kummerfeldt, Kelsey Schafer; (Standing, L to R) - Nikki Franchi, Lizzy Whittemore, Debra Bohren, Caitlin Waugh, Marissa Richards, LaShawna Holcomb, Liz Gilgan, Jayleen Morris, Katie Peterson. Inside Front (Clockwise from Top): Waller Hall; Peterson; Anthony; Morris; Franchi; Whittemore; Wallace. Back Cover: At Top Right (From Top) - Franchi, Holcomb, Bohren. Cover Photo by McKinney. Other photos by Naomi Stukey and the WU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.
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Willamette Head Coach Willamette Softball 2007-08
Damian Williams
Head Coach (10th year), 164-155 (.514) Alma Mater: Seattle Pacific University, 1995 Damian Williams is in his 10th season as the head softball coach at Willamette University. He has earned an overall record of 164-155 (.514) at Willamette and has led the Bearcats to a 117-95 (.552) record in the Northwest Conference. In 2007, Williams guided the Bearcats to a 20-17 overall record, including 14-14 (4th place) in the NWC. The Bearcats were ranked as high as #5 in NCAA Division III after taking second place at the prestigious NFCA Leadoff Classic in Panama City, Fla. Willamette hit .302 for the season and was 87 of 96 on stolen bases. Williams was selected NWC Coach of the Year in 2000, after leading Willamette 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 team earned run average and was ranked #5 in the West Region. In 2005, Williams helped
the Bearcats achieve a 21-11 overall record, while finishing the year with a 19-7 mark in the NWC (2nd place). The success of the 2000 and 2005 teams indicate how much the team improved after Williams arrived. In 1998, the season before Williams took over, the Bearcats were 5-33 overall. Just two years later, the 2000 team was the most-improved squad in NCAA Division III, gaining 16 games over 1999 and up 21 games from 1998. Prior to joining the Willamette coaching staff for the 1999 season, Williams served as the head coach at Shoreline Community College in Seattle for four years. His efforts gradually improved the team, which went 25-12 during the 1998 season, on its way to qualifying for the NWAACC Tournament. Williams graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1995. He received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Administration. Williams resides in Salem with his wife, Genesis.
Damian Williams at Willamette Season Record
Pct.
11-28 25-10 16-19 17-14 18-16 16-23 21-11 20-17 20-17
.282 .714 .457 .548 .529 .410 .656 .541 .541
164-155
.514
1999 2000 * 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Totals Head Coach Damian Williams talks to LaShawna Holcomb.
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* NWC Coach of the Year
Willamette Assistant Coaches Willamette Softball 2007-08
Lance Gilgan Assistant Coach (2nd year) Lance Gilgan is in his second season at Willamette. He previously coached three sports for 14 years in the Sherwood School District. He was the head softball coach at Sherwood High School for nine seasons. Gilgan led the Lady Bowmen to five league titles in a row and to the OSAA Playoffs a total of eight times. Gilgan serves as a co-head coach of the Oregon Panther 18 Gold ASA Team. His team has qualified for nationals in seven of the past eight years. With the Willamette University softball team, Gilgan will primarily coach infielders. He also will contribute to the development of Willamette’s offensive skills. Gilgan is married and has four children. Two attend Willamette. Liz is a senior on the Bearcat softball team and Lukkes is a sophomore on the football team. Gilgan lives with his family in Sherwood, Oregon.
Laura (Milne) Dix Assistant Coach (2nd year) Laura (Milne) Dix is in her second year as an assistant coach. She works primarily with the Bearcat pitchers. As a player, Dix spent two seasons pitching at Albertson College of Idaho, followed by two years on the pitching staff at Willamette.
As a pitcher for the Bearcats, Dix was 12-10 with 94 strikeouts in 120 innings of work. She ranks second on WU’s all-time list for strikeouts per seven innings (5.48). Dix graduated from Willamette in the fall of 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She currently is taking classes to get into optometry school. She previously attended nearby Blanchett High School, where she graduated in 2002. She has coached a 14-and-under team in the ASA. She also has coached private pitching lessons. Dix is married to fellow WU assistant softball coach Tony Dix. The couple lives in Salem. Laura Dix is the daughter of Stan and Patti Milne.
Tony Dix Assistant Coach (2nd year) Tony Dix is in his second season as an assistant coach for the Bearcats. While attending Willamette as a student, Dix was a linebacker on the WU football team for four seasons. He played in seven games and recorded eight tackles in 2001. He saw action in eight games and had six tackles in 2002. He graduated from WU in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. In 2003, he served in Iraq as a member of the Army National guard. He is now in a two-year term of inactive reserve. Dix is married to another member of the WU softball coaching staff, the former Laura Milne, who played for the Bearcats in 2005 and 2006. They live in Salem. Tony Dix is the son of Roger and Jennie Dix.
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Willamette Bearcats — The Senior Willamette Softball 2007-08
#11 Liz Gilgan
Shortstop
Sherwood, Ore. (Sherwood High School)
Sr.
Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
AVG .279 .385 .355 .352
Bats: L
Throws: R
Was chosen Second Team All-Northwest Conference in 2006 and 2007 ... Owns a .352 career batting average to rank sixth on Willamette’s all-time list ... Batted .355 last year and hit .385 in 2006 ... Is closing in on several Willamette career records ... Begins the season ranked second in stolen bases (65) and stolen base attempts (71) ... Has a 91.5% success rate when stealing bases ... Ranks third at WU in career on-base percentage (.437) and runs scored (76) ... Is sixth all-time with 108 hits ... Helped Willamette earn a 61-45 combined record the past three seasons ... Received a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2007 and is starting an MBA this year ... Parents are Lance and Kelly Gilgan ... Born on Dec. 11, 1985.
GP GS 31 30 36 36 37 37 104 103
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 61 14 17 0 1 0 3 122 23 47 7 1 2 17 124 39 44 7 3 2 17 307 76 108 14 5 4 37
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .311 .430 20 17 0 14-14 54 74 16 .889 .508 .449 14 10 5 27-32 60 79 20 .874 .508 .429 17 10 6 24-25 68 49 14 .893 .466 .437 51 37 11 65-71 182 202 50 .885
Hitting, Running, Fielding ... Leadership “Liz Gilgan is the heart and soul of our team. She gives everything she has on every play. She expects the best from herself, and that spreads to her teammates, who also elevate their play to help the team be successful.” — Head Coach Damian Williams
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Willamette Bearcats — The Juniors Willamette Softball 2007-08
#12 Cirbi Anthony Jr. LF Vale, Ore (Vale High School)
Bats: L Throws: R
Played in 68 games with 56 starts duiring her first two years with the Bearcats ... Has a .260 career batting average with a .338 on-base percentage and 27 runs scored ... Returns as WU’s starting left fielder ... Successful on 20 of 22 career stolen bases attempts ... Salutatorian and First Team All-League Softball player at Vale HS in Oregon ... Is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry at Willamette ... Daughter of Ed and Nancy Anthony .. Born on Nov. 20, 1986.
Year 2006 2007 Career
AVG .271 .253 .260
GP GS 31 23 37 33 68 56
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 48 14 13 0 0 0 0 79 13 20 0 0 0 4 127 27 33 0 0 0 4
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO .271 .397 14 10 0 9-11 25 .253 .298 19 3 2 11-11 32 .260 .338 33 13 2 20-22 57
A E PCT 1 3 .897 0 2 .941 1 5 .921
#5 Nikki Franchi Jr. P/DP Los Gatos, Calif. (Saratoga High School)
Bats: L Throws: R
First Team All-NWC and Third Team All-Region last season as a utility player ... Earned a 10-8 record as a pitcher and hit .390 at the plate ... Owns a .379 career batting average with 38 RBIs ... Had 7 RBIs in a game against Lewis & Clark on April 6, 2007 ... Is 15-12 with 198 strikeouts in 193.0 innings pitched ... Registered a career-high 12 strikeouts against George Fox on March 25, 2007 ... Is majoring in Sociology ... Parents are Joe and Carol Franchi ... Born on Jan. 29, 1987.
Year 2006 2007 Career
ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 3.68 14 12 7 70.1 77 326 9 41 37 33 54 8 2 1 5-4 .556 0 5 18 2 .920 2.45 24 17 11 122.2 110 547 5 58 43 41 144 15 6 0 10-8 .556 2 1 20 2 .913 2.90 38 29 18 193.0 187 873 14 99 80 74 198 23 8 1 15-12 .556 2 6 38 4 .917
Year 2006 2007 Career
AVG .350 .390 .379
GP GS 20 14 35 35 55 49
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 40 8 14 1 1 2 9 105 14 41 15 1 2 29 145 22 55 16 2 4 38
Cirbi Anthony played in all 37 games last year.
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .575 .422 8 4 1 2-2 5 18 2 .920 .610 .453 13 12 0 5-6 1 20 2 .913 .600 .444 21 16 1 7-8 6 38 4 .917
Nikki Franchi hit .390 as a sophomore in 2007.
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Willamette Bearcats — The Juniors Willamette Softball 2007-08
#10 LaShawna Holcomb Jr. Renton, Wash. (Hazen High School) CF Bats: R Throws: R
Named Second Team All-NWC in 2006 and was Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2007 ...Has started 70 games for the Bearcats ... Hit .353 as a freshman ... Has a .319 career batting average ... Is 21 of 22 on stolen base attempts ... First Team All-League four times at Hazen HS in Renton, Washington ... League Player of the Year as a junior ... Is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Art History ... Daughter of Curtis and Cindy Holcomb ... Born on Aug. 26, 1987.
Year 2006 2007 Career
AVG .353 .284 .319
GP GS 34 34 36 36 70 70
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 116 19 41 6 3 2 23 116 24 33 7 0 1 16 232 43 74 13 3 3 39
SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .509 .377 4 4 1 11-11 32 1 2 .943 .371 .315 13 3 3 10-11 52 12 2 .970 .440 .346 17 7 4 21-22 84 13 4 .960
#17 Marissa Richards Jr. 1B Newberg, Ore. (Newberg High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Chosen Second Team All-NWC as a utility player in 2006 after hitting .347 with a team-high 12 doubles ... Begins her junior season with a .307 career average ... Has played in 61 games ... Went 3 for 3 with two doubles against George Fox on March 25, 2007 ... First Team All-League and H.M. All-State as senior catcher at Newberg HS ... Valedictorian in 2005 ... Majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Sociology ... Parents are Steve and Cristy Richards ... Born on Jan. 24, 1987.
Year 2006 2007 Career
AVG .347 .230 .307
GP GS 37 37 24 21 61 58
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 118 24 41 12 0 1 18 61 5 14 3 0 0 5 179 29 55 15 0 1 23
Marissa Richards owns a .307 career average.
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SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB .475 .400 15 10 1 8-8 .279 .329 7 4 5 1-2 .408 .375 22 14 6 9-10
PO 95 54 149
A E PCT 2 1 .990 3 0 1.000 5 1 .994
LaShawna Holcomb runs toward second base.
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Willamette Bearcats — The Sophomores Willamette Softball 2007-08
#4 Debra Bohren So. RF/P Tillamook, Ore. (Tillamook High School)
Bats: L Throws: L
Saw action in 30 games as a freshman, including 24 starts ... Hit .271 and scored 10 runs ... Achieved a .377 on-base percentage ... Was successful on 13 of 14 stolen base attempts ... Earned 24 putouts and three assists in right field ... All-League twice and All-State once at Tillamook HS in Oregon ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth McKinney ... Born on Jan. 4, 1988.
Year 2007
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .271 30 24 59 10 16 1 0 0 6 .288 .377 18 10 0 13-14 24 3 2 .931
#33 Jayleen Morris So. C Waldport, Ore. (Waldport High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Played in four games with two starts last season ... Walked twice and scored once in a 4-3 win over Pacific in the final game of the year ... Received four walks in eight plate appearances overall ... Provides depth at the catcher position ... Earned First Team All-League honors at Waldport High School ... Majoring in Psychology at Willamette ... Her parents are Jay and Robin Morris ... Born on March 7, 1988.
Year 2007
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .000 4 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .500 1 4 0 0-0 3 0 0 1.000
#25 Angela Pantley So. P Kirkland, Wash. (International Community School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Is in her second year with the Bearcats ... Was a pitcher and played at second base and in the outfield while attending International Community School in Kirkland, Washington ... Is majoring in Environmental Science and working toward minors in Latin American History and Spanish ... Her parents are Robert and Elizabeth Pantley ... Born on Dec. 13, 1987. Pantley is in her second season as a member of the Willamette University softball team.
#16 Katie Peterson So. UT Independence, Ore. (Central High School)
Bats: L Throws: R
Achieved a .316 batting average as a freshman in 2007 ... Played in 27 games with 23 starts ... Was 3 for 3 versus Oregon Tech on March 28 ... Can help the Bearcats in right field, behind the plate or on the infield if needed ... Honorable Mention All-State as a catcher at Central HS ... Is majoring in Philosophy with a minor in Engineering ... Her parents are Greg and Dori Showell ... Born on Nov. 22, 1987.
Year 2007
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .316 27 23 38 4 12 1 0 0 4 .342 .381 13 4 0 2-3 93 11 3 .972
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Willamette Bearcats — The Sophomores Willamette Softball 2007-08
#9 Nicole Wallace So. C/2B Roseville, Calif. (Roseville High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Started 36 games for Willamette last spring ... Missed only one game during the year ... Batted .255 with 16 runs and 16 RBIs ... Earned a .963 fielding percentage and made 109 putouts ... Also earned 45 assists ... Named First Team All-Sierra Foothill League as a senior at Roseville HS in California ... Is majoring in History at Willamette ... Daughter of Jerry and Tamy Wallace ... Born on Sept. 22, 1988.
Year 2007
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .255 36 36 102 16 26 2 1 1 16 .324 .336 16 11 2 5-6 109 45 6 .963
#26 Caitlin Waugh Lodi, Calif. (Tokay High School)
So. OF Bats: R Throws: R
Saw action in 27 games and made 13 starts as a freshman ... Scored eight runs and achieved seven RBIs ... Was 5 for 5 on stolen bases ... Registered 14 putouts in the outfield ... Served as a captain and was the top hitter at Tokay High School in Lodi, California ... Working on a double major in Biology and Spanish, with a minor in Chemistry ... Parents are Robert and Suzanne Waugh ... Born on Sept. 19, 1988.
Year 2007
AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .189 27 13 37 8 7 1 0 0 7 .216 .250 11 2 1 5-5 14 0 0 1.000
Caitlin Waugh (So., OF)
Lizzy Whittemore (Fr., 3B)
Amy Valencia starts her windup.
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Nicole Wallace (So., C/2B)
Crystal Kummerfeldt warms up on the infield.
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Willamette Bearcats — The Freshmen Willamette Softball 2007-08
#8 Crystal Kummerfeldt Fr. 2B Snohomish, Wash. (Jackson High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Will challenge for playing time at second base this season ... Arrived at Willamette after graduating from Jackson High school in Snohomish, Washington ... Works hard at developing her softball skills ... Plans to major in Psychology as a studentathlete at Willamette ... Is the daughter of Jerry and LaDonna Kummerfeldt ... Born on Jan. 24, 1989. Kummerfeldt is in her first year at Willamette after attending Jackson High School in Snohomish, Washington.
#22 Kelsey Schafer Fr. IF Long Beach, Calif. (Woodrow Wilson High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Joined the Bearcats after attending Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California ... Played two years of softball and two years of water polo during her four years in high school ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Will provide Willamette with depth at the infield positions ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Chuck and Pat Schafer ... Born on Nov. 8, 1988. Schafer was a National Honor Society member at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California.
#14 Amy Valencia Fr. Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East High School)
P
Bats: R Throws: R
Will challenge for the #2 spot in Willamette’s pitching rotation ... Has the ability to be successful by keeping the ball near the bottom of the strike zone ... Previously attended Cheyenne East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming ... Undecided about her major at Willamette ... Is the daughter of Susan Valencia and David Valencia ... Born on June 30, 1989. Valencia was a student-athlete at Cheyenne East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, before joining the Bearcats this year.
#20 Lizzy Whittemore Fr. 3B Yarmouth, Maine (Albertson College)
Bats: R Throws: R
Transferred to Willamette from Albertson College in the NAIA ... Was a redshirt at Albertson ... Played four seasons of softball at Yarmouth HS in Maine ... Also participated in volleyball ... Math Team member ... Competed on the YHS Science Olympiad Team, which won three State medals (two bronze, one silver) ... Majoring in Biology ... Parents are John and Becky Whittemore ... Born on Nov. 11, 1987. Whittemore transferred to Willamette from Albertson College, where she was a redshirt in 2006-07.
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Willamette Bearcat Roster Willamette Softball 2007-08
The 2008 Willamette University Bearcats No. Name
4 5 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 20 22 25 26 33
Pos. Yr. B/T Hometown (Previous School)
Debra Bohren RF/P Nikki Franchi P/DP Crystal Kummerfeldt 2B Nicole Wallace C/2B LaShawna Holcomb CF Liz Gilgan SS Cirbi Anthony LF Amy Valencia RHP Katie Peterson UT Marissa Richards 1B Lizzy Whittemore 3B Kelsey Schafer INF Angela Pantley RHP Caitlin Waugh OF Jayleen Morris C
So. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So.
L/L L/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
Tillamook, Ore. (Tillamook HS) Los Gatos, Calif. (Saratoga HS) Snohomish, Wash. (Jackson HS) Roseville, Calif. (Roseville HS) Renton, Wash. (Hazen HS) Sherwood, Ore. (Sherwood HS) Vale, Ore. (Vale HS) Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East HS) Independence, Ore. (Central HS) Newberg, Ore. (Newberg HS) Yarmouth, Maine (Albertson College) Long Beach, Calif. (Woodrow Wilson HS) Kirkland, Wash. (International Community) Lodi, Calif. (Tokay HS) Waldport, Ore. (Waldport HS)
Head Coach: Damian Williams (10th year) Assistant Coaches: Lance Gilgan (2nd year), Laura (Milne) Dix (2nd year),
Tony Dix (2nd year)
Where They’re From
Oregon (6): Independence - Katie Peterson; Newberg - Marissa Richards; Sherwood - Liz Gilgan; Tillamook - Debra Bohren; Vale - Cirbi Anthony; Waldport - Jayleen Morris California (4): Lodi - Caitlin Waugh; Long Beach - Kelsey Schafer; Los Gatos - Nikki Franchi; Roseville - Nicole Wallace Washington (3): Kirkland - Angela Pantley; Renton - LaShawna Holcomb; Snohomish - Crystal Kummerfeldt Maine (1): Yarmouth - Lizzy Whittemore Wyoming (1): Cheyenne - Amy Valencia
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Willamette University Sports Medicine Willamette Softball 2007-08
Shane Wibel, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Erin Scharer, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Ken Smith, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Tara Hebert, ATC
PT Northwest Trainer
Dr. David Thorsett
Willamette University Team Physician
Dr. David Thorsett WU Team Physician
Dr. Thorsett graduated from Washington University Medical School in June 1991. He completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June 1996. Currently he is affiliated with Silverton Hospital, where he specializes in sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, fly-fishing, backpacking and bicycling. He lives in Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
The City of Salem Salem, the capital city of Oregon as well as the second largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is a city of over 47 square miles, located an hour from the Cascade mountains to the east and just an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. The population of Salem is 147,000 and is growing each year at a rate of about 1.5 percent. Trips to the magnificant Oregon coast, or to the Cascade and Coast mountain ranges, nearby vineyards, high desert areas or state parks, offer newcomers a variety of experiences. Willamette is close to downtown Salem, shown at night. Salem has a wide array of restaurants, hotels and is the site of the Salem Arts Fair and the and tourist attractions, ranging from historic Oregon State Fair each year. sites and museums to events that appeal to a Salem is located near State Parks, attractive wide range of interests. gardens, orchards and vineyards. Combined with Several parks and the historic district are views of the Cascade Mountains, the area offers near Willamette University. The city also is a some of the most beautiful scenes found in the good base for a tour of Oregon’s wine country, Pacific Northwest.
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Willamette Statistics 2007 Willamette Softball 2007-08
Katie Peterson (So., UT)
2007 Offensive Statistics PLAYER AVG Molly Barnes .427 Nikki Franchi .390 Liz Gilgan .355 Katie Peterson .316 Geneva Hale .303 LaShawna Holcomb .284 Debra Bohren .271 Nicole Wallace .255 Cirbi Anthony .253 Marissa Richards .230 Caitlin Waugh .189 Annie Schlegal Cari Schruth Cara Griffith Marianne Ward Casey J.-Clark Leighann Auer Jayleen Morris Samantha Mix Willamette Opponents
Nicole Wallace (So., C/2B)
Marissa Richards (Jr., 1B)
(Min. 36 At Bats)
GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO 37 37 117 27 50 12 0 7 28 .709 .477 17 12 1 6-6 39 35 35 105 14 41 15 1 2 29 .610 .453 13 12 0 5-6 1 37 37 124 39 44 7 3 2 17 .508 .429 17 10 6 24-25 68 27 23 38 4 12 1 0 0 4 .342 .381 13 4 0 2-3 93 33 32 89 12 27 6 1 7 22 .629 .426 23 17 2 3-3 167 36 36 116 24 33 7 0 1 16 .371 .315 13 3 3 10-11 52 30 24 59 10 16 1 0 0 6 .288 .377 18 10 0 13-14 24 36 36 102 16 26 2 1 1 16 .324 .336 16 11 2 5-6 109 37 33 79 13 20 0 0 0 4 .253 .298 19 3 2 11-11 32 24 21 61 5 14 3 0 0 5 .279 .329 7 4 5 1-2 54 27 13 37 8 7 1 0 0 7 .216 .250 11 2 1 5-5 14
1.000 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 .227 12 12 22 2 5 1 0 0 .182 9 2 11 1 2 0 0 0 .167 7 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 .111 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 .067 8 6 15 0 1 0 0 0 .000 4 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 .000 16 0 1 6 0 0 0 0
1 2.000 1.000 1 .273 .320 1 .182 .308 2 .167 .143 1 .111 .111 0 .067 .067 0 .000 .500 0 .000 .500
.302 37 37 996 183 301 57 6 20 160 .432 .268 37 37 967 148 259 54 3 21 139 .395
0 3 7 2 3 9 1 1
0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1
0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
A E PCT 68 9 .922 20 2 .913 49 14 .893 11 3 .972 9 3 .983 12 2 .970 3 2 .931 45 6 .963 0 2 .941 3 0 1.000 0 0 1.000
0-0 0 2 0 1.000 1-3 69 10 0 1.000 0-0 1 3 0 1.000 0-0 1 1 1 .667 0-0 2 12 0 1.000 0-0 5 20 0 1.000 0-0 3 0 0 1.000 1-1 0 0 0 .000
.375 193 95 25 87-96 734 268 44 .958 .360 220 118 26 34-43 731 290 39 .963
Sacrifice Bunts: Willamette 28 (Wallace 10, Schruth 3, Gilgan 2, Hale 2, Holcomb 2, Richards 2, Auer, Barnes, Bohren, Franchi, Griffith, Jarzombek-Clark, Waugh); Opponents 22. Sacrifice Flies: Willamette 6 (Barnes 2, Holcomb 2, Wallace, Ward); Opponents 8. Left on Base: Willamette 236, Opponents 259. Double Plays Turned: Willamette 12, Opponents 8.
2007 Pitching Statistics
(Min. 36 Innings Pitched)
PLAYER ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT Nikki Franchi 2.45 24 17 11 122.2 110 547 5 58 43 41 144 15 6 0 10-8 .556 2 1 20 2 .913 Leighann Auer 3.81 22 17 2 82.2 97 387 12 54 45 46 48 5 13 0 5-6 .454 0 5 20 0 1.000 Casey J.-Clark 4.56 22 Annie Schlegal 15.27 3 Liz Gilgan 63.00 1 Willamette Opponents
1 0 35.1 42 179 4 25 23 26 28 1 0 3.2 6 21 0 8 8 3 0 1 0 0.1 4 7 0 3 3 2 0
5 1 0
8 0 1 0 0 0
5-2 .714 0 2 12 0 1.000 0-0 .000 1 0 2 0 1.000 0-1 .000 0 68 49 14 .893
3.46 37 37 13 244.2 259 1141 21 148 121 118 220 26 28 0 20-17 .541 3 734 268 44 .958 4.63 37 37 24 243.2 301 1150 20 183 161 95 193 25 30 0 17-20 .460 1 731 290 39 .963
Solo Shutouts: Willamette 4 (Franchi 4); Opponents 4. Combined Shutouts: Willamette 3 (by Franchi 3, Jarzombek-Clark and Auer 1); Opponents 0.
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Bearcat Softball Results 2007 Willamette Softball 2007-08 20-17 Overall Record, 14-14 Northwest Conference (4th Place) Home: 10-7 Away: 5-9 Neutral: 5-1 Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Feb. 23 Northwest Christian 2-0 W 1-0 — Mar. 3 Linfield 6-5 L 1-1 0-1 Mar. 3 Linfield 9-8 L 1-2 0-2 Mar. 4 at Linfield 6-3 L 1-3 0-3 Mar. 4 at Linfield 4-1 W 2-3 1-3 Mar. 9 vs. Wm. Paterson (N.J.)^ 9-1 W 3-3 — Mar. 9 vs. Wisc.-Eau Claire^ 8-4 W 4-3 — Mar. 10 vs. Central (Iowa)^ 12-4 W 5-3 — Mar. 10 vs. Wheaton (Mass.)^ 13-7 W 6-3 — Mar. 11 vs. Chapman (Calif.)^ 8-1 W 7-3 — Mar. 11 vs. St.Thomas (Minn.)^ 4-0 L 7-4 — Mar. 25 George Fox* 7-0 W 8-4 2-3 Mar. 25 George Fox* 9-1 W 9-4 3-3 Mar. 28 Oregon Tech 10-5 L 9-5 — Mar. 28 Oregon Tech 8-3 L 9-6 — Mar. 29 Lewis & Clark* 6-0 W 10-6 4-3 Mar. 29 Lewis & Clark* 5-3 W 11-6 5-3 Mar. 31 at Puget Sound* 1-3 L 11-7 5-4 Mar. 31 at Puget Sound* 5-3 W 12-7 6-4 Apr. 1 at Pacific Lutheran* 8-0 W 13-7 7-4 Apr. 1 at Pacific Lutheran* 4-3 L 13-8 7-5 Apr. 6 at Lewis & Clark* 19-8 W 14-8 8-5 Apr. 6 at Lewis & Clark* 3-2 L 14-9 8-6 Apr. 14 Puget Sound* 2-0 W 15-9 9-6 Apr. 14 Puget Sound* 6-1 L 15-10 9-7 Apr. 15 Pacific Lutheran* 2-0 W 16-10 10-7 Apr. 15 Pacific Lutheran* 3-0 L 16-11 10-8 Apr. 17 at George Fox* 7-4 L 16-12 10-9 Apr. 17 at George Fox* 7-5 W 17-12 11-9 Apr. 21 at Whitworth* 8-2 L 17-13 11-10 Apr. 21 at Whitworth* 8-0 L 17-14 11-11 Apr. 22 at Whitworth* 9-7 L 17-15 11-12 Apr. 22 at Whitworth* 9-4 L 17-16 11-13 Apr. 28 Pacific* 3-0 W 18-16 12-13 Apr. 28 Pacific* 2-1 W 19-16 13-13 Apr. 29 Pacific* 3-0 L 19-17 13-14 Apr. 29 Pacific* 4-3 W 20-17 14-14 * Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face
LaShawna Holcomb (Jr., CF)
Att. 75 70 55 62 62 50 100 100 50 89 100 50 65 75 75 50 50 250 250 100 100 87 87 80 90 100 90 45 45 110 110 110 110 95 105 120 120
Pitcher (W/L) Casey J.Clark (W, 1-0) Nikki Franchi (L, 0-1) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (L, 1-1) Nikki Franchi (L, 0-2) Leighann Auer (W, 1-0) Nikki Franchi (W, 1-2) Leighann Auer (W, 2-0) Nikki Franchi (W, 2-2) Leighann Auer (W, 3-0) Nikki Franchi (W, 3-2) Leighann Auer (L, 3-1) Nikki Franchi (W, 4-2) Leighann Auer (W, 4-1) Leighann Auer (L, 4-2) Elizabeth Gilgan (L, 0-1) Nikki Franchi (W, 5-2) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (W, 2-1) Nikki Franchi (W, 5-3) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (W, 3-1) Nikki Franchi (W, 6-3) Leighann Auer (L, 4-3) Nikki Franchi (W, 7-3) Nikki Franchi (L, 7-4) Nikki Franchi (W, 8-4) Nikki Franchi (L, 8-5) Nikki Franchi (W, 9-5) Leighann Auer (L, 4-4) Leighann Auer (L, 4-5) Leighann Auer (W, 5-5) Nikki Franchi (L, 9-6) Leighann Auer (L, 5-6) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (L, 3-2) Nikki Franchi (L, 9-7) Nikki Franchi (W, 10-7) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (W, 4-2) Nikki Franchi (L, 10-8) Casey Jarzombek-Clark (W, 5-2)
^ NFCA Leadoff Classic in Panama City, Fla.
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Willamette Individual Records Willamette Softball 2007-08
Season Records —— Hitting —— Batting Average (Min. 40 AB) .444 - Marcie Hagen (44-99), 2003 .432 - Khris Looney (51-118), 1991 .429 - Tausha White (42-98), 1993 .427 - Molly Barnes (50-117), 2007
11 - Molly Barnes, 2006 11 - Jen Hammond, 2001 Triples 6 - Zenny Chamberlain, 1994 5 - Athena Zeek, 1998 5 - Shannan Skirvin, 1991
Slugging Pct. (Min. 40 AB) .709 - Molly Barnes (117 AB), 2007 .704 - Kathy Ahyat (54 AB), 1981 .636 - Molly Barnes (110 AB), 2006 .630 - Cassie Belmodis (54 AB), 1981 .629 - Geneva Hale (89 AB), 2007
Home Runs 7 - Molly Barnes, 2007 7 - Geneva Hale, 2007 6 - Geneva Hale, 2006 5 - Molly Barnes, 2006 5 - Darcy Hertel, 2003
On-Base Pct. (Min. 40 AB) .509 - Marcie Hagen (99 AB), 2003 .488 - Molly Barnes (110 AB), 2006 .479 - Marcie Hagen (121 AB), 2004 .477 - Molly Barnes (117 AB), 2007
Runs Batted In 32 - Molly Barnes, 2006 31 - Geneva Hale, 2006 29 - Nikki Franch, 2007 28 - Molly Barnes, 2007 26 - Shannan Skirvin, 1991
Stolen Base Pct. (Min. 10 Att.) 1.000 - Kim Boscacci (17-17), 2004 1.000 - Maria Ortiz (14-14), 2001 1.000 - Darcy Hertel (12-12), 2000 1.000 - Cirbi Anthony (11-11), 2007 1.000 - L. Holcomb (11-11), 2006 1.000 - Molly Barnes (10-10), 2006 Games Played 43 - Robyn Rieger, 1992 43 - Tausha White, 1992 43 - Shannan Skirvin, 1992 Games Started 43 - Tausha White, 1992 43 - Shannan Skirvin, 1992 43 - Robyn Rieger, 1992 At Bats 145 - Marie Kauffman, 1994 133 - Shanon Bertrand, 1992 129 - Shannan Skirvin, 1992 Runs Scored 39 - Liz Gilgan, 2007 28 - Shanon Bertrand, 1991 27 - Molly Barnes, 2006, 2007 27 - Marcie Hagen, 2003 27 - Patti Bauer, 1991 Hits 51 - Khris Looney, 1991 50 - Molly Barnes, 2007 49 - Marcie Hagen, 2004 48 - Marie Kauffman, 1994 Doubles 15 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 12 - Molly Barnes, 2007 12 - Marissa Richards, 2006 12 - Shannan Skirvin, 1991 12 - Marcie Hagen, 2003
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Stolen Base Attempts 35 - Sherri Mabie (33-35), 2000 32 - Liz Gilgan (27-32), 2006 26 - Jamie Taylor (23-26), 2000 25 - Liz Gilgan (24-25), 2007 25 - Marcie Hagen (21-25), 2003
—— Pitching —— Earned Run Avg. (Min. 35 IP) 0.72 - Hayley Boston (126.2 IP), 2000 0.79 - Monique Mulligan (35.2 IP), 1999 0.80 - Shasta Journey (104.2 IP), 2000
Total Bases 83 - Molly Barnes, 2007 70 - Molly Barnes, 2006 70 - Khris Looney, 1991 62 - Liz Gilgan, 2006 Walks 18 - Marcie Hagen, 2004 17 - Geneva Hale, 2007 17 - Molly Barnes, 2006 17 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 17 - Cari Schruth, 2005 16 - Geneva Hale, 2006 16 - Cari Schruth, 2004 16 - Kim Boscacci, 2004
Opp. Batting Ag. (Min. 40 IP) .178 - Hayley Boston (126.2 IP), 2000 .193 - Shasta Journey (104.2 IP), 2000 .211 - Meaghan Sussman (46.2 IP), 2001 Walks Per Game (Min. 40 IP) 0.17 - Brittany Dearing (40.0 IP), 2004 0.73 - Brittany Dearing (57.2 IP), 2003 0.92 - Cari Dobes (122.0 IP), 1992 Strikeouts Per Game (Min. 40 IP) 8.22 - Nikki Franchi (122.2 IP), 2007 7.64 - Kristi Heryford (11.0 IP), 1994 7.11 - Brittney Tachara (82.2 IP), 2006 6.30 - Meaghan Sussman (46.2 IP), 2001 Wins 16 - Cari Dobes (16-13), 1994 13 - Hayley Boston (13-9), 2002 13 - Tausha White (13-12), 1991 12 - Hayley Boston (12-10), 2001 12 - Shasta Journey (12-4), 2000 12 - Hayley Boston (12-6), 2000
Hit by Pitches 7 - Ashley Keaton, 2002 6 - Liz Gilgan, 2007 6 - Darcy Hertel, 2003 5 - Liz Gilgan, 2006
Saves 11 - Brittany Dearing, 2005 6 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 5 - Blair Cuny, 2006 5 - Andrea Teefy, 1999
Sacrifice Flies 3 - Molly Barnes, 2004 3 - Marcie Hagen, 2002 3 - Kari Vander Weerd, 2001
Appearances 36 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 35 - Cari Dobes, 1994 33 - Hayley Boston, 2001
Sacrifice Bunts 14 - Genesis Heath, 2000 13 - Meaghan Sussman, 2001 12 - Amy Ferguson, 2000 11 - Cari Schruth, 2006 10 - Nicole Wallace, 2007
Games Started 28 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 27 - Cari Dobes, 1994 22 - Shasta Journey, 1999 22 - Tausha White, 1992 22 - Andrea Teefy, 1997
Stolen Bases 33 - Sherri Mabie (33-35), 2000 27 - Liz Gilgan (27-32), 2006 24 - Liz Gilgan (24-25), 2007 23 - Jamie Taylor (23-26), 2000
Complete Games 26 - Cari Dobes, 1994 20 - Tausha White, 1991 19 - Andrea Teefy, 1997
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Season Records - Continued Pitching (Cont.) Solo Shutouts 5 - Hayley Boston, 2000 4 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 4 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 4 - Shasta Journey, 2000 Innings Pitched 203.0 - Cari Dobes, 1994 185.1 - Tausha White, 1991 159.1 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 Strikeouts 144 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 90 - Shasta Journey, 1999 84 - Brittney Tachara, 2006 83 - Hayley Boston, 2001 Batters Faced 894 - Cari Dobes, 1994 768 - Tausha White, 1991 728 - Andrea Teefy, 1997 At Bats Allowed 629 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 593 - Hayley Boston, 2001 533 - Hayley Boston, 2002
Most Fly Outs 173 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 131 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 109 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003 109 - Shasta Journey, 2000 Ground Outs 296 - Hayley Boston, 2001 267 - Hayley Boston, 2002 252 - Hayley Boston, 2000
Most Putouts 307 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000 280 - Lindsay Braun, 2004 274 - Khris Looney, 1991 Most Assists 162 - Marcie Hagen, 2004 129 - Marcie Hagen, 2003 126 - Robyn Rieger, 1992
—— Fielding —— Fielding Percentage (Min. 35 Chances) 1.000 - Cari Schruth, 2007 (69 PO, 10 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Meaghan Sussman, 2003 (63 PO, 3 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Marissa Richards, 2007 (54 PO, 3 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Adams, Heather, 1995 (48 PO, 0 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Stacey Thorton, 1990 (7 PO, 30 A, 0 E) Most Chances 331 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000 306 - Meaghan Sussman, 2001 298 - Khris Looney, 1991
Debra Bohren (So., RF/P)
Career Records —— Hitting —— Batting Average (Min. 100 AB) .402 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 (167-415) .379 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 (55-145) .378 - Khris Looney, 1990-91 (74-196) .378 - Laura Reich, 1998-99 (48-127) .362 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 (156-431) .352 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 (108-307) Slugging Percentage (Min. 100 AB) .600 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 .558 - Anna Byers, 2002-03 .536 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 .534 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 .530 - Darcy Hertel, 2000, 2002-03 .523 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 .505 - Khris Looney, 1990-91
On-Base Percentage (Min. 100 AB) .497 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 .461 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 .437 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 .431 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 .415 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 .400 - Marissa Richards, 2006Stolen Base Percentage (Min. 10 Att.) .955 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006 (21-22) .933 - Genesis Heath, 1998-01 (14-15) .929 - Debra Bohren, 2007 (13-14) .917 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 (11-12) .915 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 (65-71) .914 - Tara Jackson, 2002-05 (32-35) .914 - Ortiz, Maria, 2000-01, 2003-04 (32-35)
Katie Peterson (So., UT)
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Willamette Individual Records Willamette Softball 2007-08
Career Records - Continued Hitting (Cont.) Games Played 174 - Heather Adams, 1995-00 147 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 143 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 140 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 Games Started 156 - Heather Adams, 1995-00 144 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 141 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 140 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 Most At Bats 446 - Patti Bauer, 1988-89,91-92 431 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 418 - Heather Adams, 1995-00 415 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 Runs Scored 94 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 84 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 76 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 75 - Patti Bauer, 1988-89, 1991-92 68 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 Hits 167 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 156 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 129 - Tausha White, 1990-93 126 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 118 - Patti Bauer, 1988-89, 1991-92 Doubles 38 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 37 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 24 - Tausha White, 1990-93 24 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92
Walks 53 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 49 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 47 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 37 - Liz Gilgan, 2005Hit By Pitch 11 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 11 - Darcy Hertel, 2000, 2002-03 10 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 8 - Lindsey Braun - 2004-05 7 - Ashley Keaton, 2002 7 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04 Strikeouts 65 - Meredith Runyan, 2002-05 53 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 53 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 51 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 49 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04 41 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 Sacrifice flies 7 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 5 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 4 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04 3 - Kari Vander Weerd, 1999-01 3 - Meredith Runyan, 2002-05 3 - Dary Hertel, 2000, 2002-03 3 - Kate Cashill, 1999-02 Sacrifice Bunts 23 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 20 - Genesis Heath, 1998-01 19 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 19 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04
Stolen Bases 67 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 65 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 57 - Sherri Mabie, 2000-03 37 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 35 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 Stolen Base Attempts 74 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 71 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 64 - Sherri Mabie, 2000-03
—— Pitching —— Earned Run Average (Min. 50 IP) 1.64 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 2.15 - Tausha White, 1990-93 2.27 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 2.33 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 2.90 - Nikki Franchi, 2006Wins 37 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 35 - Tausha White, 1990-93 31 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 Opponent Batting Average (Min. 50 IP) .218 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 .234 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 .249 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 .259 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 Fewest Walks Per Game (Min. 50 IP) 0.76 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 1.02 - Lisa Watson, 1988,91 1.18 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94
Triples 11 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 9 - Zenny Chamberlain, 1994-97 9 - Robyn Blatchford, 1988-91 Home Runs 13 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 12 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 9 - Darcy Hertel, 2000, 2002-03 Runs Batted In 87 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 75 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 57 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 57 - Tausha White, 1990-93 56 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 Total Bases 230 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 217 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 175 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 165 - Tausha White, 1990-93
Liz Gilgan ranks among the top hitters in WU softball history.
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Career Records - Continued Pitching (Cont.) Strikeouts Per Game (Min. 50 IP) 7.18 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 6.91 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 5.48 - Laura Milne, 2005-06 5.37 - Nikki Franchi, 2006Saves 12 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 9 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 5 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 5 - Tausha White, 1990-93 5 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 5 - Blair Cuny, 2006 Appearances 87 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 74 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 72 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 Games Started 63 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 61 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 48 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 Complete Games 50 - Tausha White, 1990-93 43 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 37 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 Solo Shutouts 11 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 6 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 6 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 4 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 Innings Pitched 569.2 - Tausha White, 1990-93 423.0 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 420.0 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94
Strikeouts 209 - Tausha White, 1990-93 198 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 185 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 181 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 Batters Faced 2,438 - Tausha White, 1990-93 1,862 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 1,793 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 Fly Outs 282 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 258 - Nicole Romer, 2001-04 215 - Nikki Franchi, 2006 205 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 Ground Outs 822 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 412 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 260 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06
—— Fielding —— Fielding Percentage (Min. 50 chances) 1.000 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 .994 - Marissa Richards, 2006 .987 - Brienne Boesingner, 1997 .986 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 .982 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 .980 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 Most Chances 920 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 760 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 713 - Jodi Hanauska, 1992-95 Most Putouts 816 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 526 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 501 - Jodi Hanauska, 1992-95 474 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07
Nikki Franchi (Jr., P/DP) Most Assists 475 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 329 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 301 - Genesis Heath, 1998-01 Most Double Plays Turned 21 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 19 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 16 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 15 - Marianne Ward, 2005-07 Caught Opponent Stealing 46 - Athena Zeek, 1995-98 33 - Marie Kauffman, 1994-96 28 - Kari Vander Weerd, 1999-01 23 - Shanon Bertrand, 1991-93 22 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 21 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07
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Conference and National Affiliations Willamette Softball 2007-08
NCAA Division III Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over 425 members and is the largest NCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academic programs. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with an athletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least five men’s sports and five women’s sports.
Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff care about the well-being of student-athletes.
Northwest Conference The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC 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 80 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. The NWC offers championships in 18 sports (nine men’s and nine women’s). 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. 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.
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2007 NWC Softball Standings Willamette Softball 2007-08
2007 Northwest Conference Final Standings
Linfield Whitworth Pacific Willamette Puget Sound Pacific Lutheran George Fox Lewis & Clark
W 26 25 17 14 12 11 5 2
Conference L T Pct RF 2 0 .929 236 3 0 .893 194 11 0 .607 98 14 0 .500 123 16 0 .429 106 17 0 .393 84 23 0 .179 70 26 0 .071 64
RA 58 89 74 109 125 110 203 207
W 45 30 25 20 23 17 7 4
L 7 6 13 17 17 18 29 34
Overall T Pct 0 .865 0 .833 0 .658 0 .541 0 .575 0 .486 0 .194 0 .105
RF 408 228 168 183 172 139 86 80
RA 127 116 102 148 147 129 278 277
Willamette’s All-NWC Selections in 2007 First Team - Nikki Franchi (Utility, Pitcher/DP); Molly Barnes (Infield, 3rd Base) Second Team - Liz Gilgan (Infield, Shortstop); Geneva Hale (Infield, 1st Base) Honorable Mention - LaShawna Holcomb (Outfield, Center)
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Bearcat Season Outlook 2008 Willamette Softball 2007-08 As Head Coach Damian Williams and the Willamette University softball team prepare to open the 2008 season, one thing is clear. The Bearcats are going to play hard, give their best and battle until the final out of every game. “We’re going to go out and play our best and see how far that takes us,” Williams said. “We aren’t supposed to have a great season, but our players are committed to taking one game at a time and playing up to their abilities.” The potential is there for Willamette to go pretty far. Although the Bearcats were picked to finish fifth out of nine teams in the Northwest Conference, Willamette will be led by one of the top pitchers in the conference and the team will have several offensive threats on its lineup card. Nikki Franchi (Jr., RHP) pitched in 24 games last season and earned a 10-8 record. She struck out 144 batters in 122 2/3 innings to set WU’s strikeout record. She earned a 2.45 ERA. Franchi has worked hard in the offseason and has the skills to set another strikeout record this spring. Her effectiveness in the circle should make WU competitive every time she pitches. In addition to her pitching abilities, Franchi also brings a consistent and powerful bat to the plate. Last year, she hit .390 with 15 doubles, one
Liz Gilgan batted .355 last year and scored a school record 39 runs.
Nikki Franchi will lead the pitching staff. She was 10-8 with 144 strikeouts in 2007.
triple and two home runs. She pounded out a total of 41 hits and led the team with 29 RBIs. Also providing solid firepower at the plate is the team’s only senior, shortstop Liz Gilgan. A year ago, Gilgan achieved a .355 batting average with 44 hits. She scored a school record 39 runs. Gilgan begins her senior season as the WU career record holder for hit by pitches (11) and double plays turned (21). She’s second all-time at Willamette with 65 stolen bases on 71 stolen bases attempts. She ranks third in runs scored (76) and on-base percentage (.437). She is sixth in batting average at .352 and hits (108). Joining Franchi and Gilgan as top batters in the WU lineup are Marissa Richards (Jr., 1B) and LaShawna Holcomb (Jr., CF). Both are capable of hitting line-drive singles and doubles to the power allies. They also have the strength to add to Willamette’s home run total. Holcomb hit .284 and played in 36 games in 2007. Richards batted .230 and saw action in 24 games. Both hit about .350 as freshmen in 2006.
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Bearcat Season Outlook 2008 Willamette Softball 2007-08
The 2008 Willamette Bearcats (L to R): Cirbi Anthony, Debra Bohren, Liz Gilgan, Amy Valencia, Jayleen Morris, Crystal Kummerfeldt, Nicole Wallace, Caitlin Waugh, Marissa Richards, LaShawna Holcomb, Lizzy Whittemore, Kelsey Schafer, Katie Peterson, Nikki Franchi, Angela Pantley.
Also returning for Willamette are junior left fielder Cirbi Anthony and six sophomores. Last year, Anthony batted .253 and was successful on 11 of 11 stolen base attempts. Katie Peterson (So., Utility) finished a solid freshman season in 2007 with a .316 average. She played in 27 games for the Bearcats. Debra Bohren (So., RF/P) played in 30 games, hit .271 and was 13 of 14 on steals. Nicole Wallace (So., C/2B) provided solid play in 36 games, as she hit .255 with 16 runs and 16 RBIs. Caitlin Waugh (So., OF) saw action in 27 games a year ago. She made 14 putouts without any errors while playing in the outfield. Jayleen Morris (So., C) played in four games (two starts), while Angela Pantley (So., P) did not play. Willamette also welcomes four freshman to complete the Bearcats’ roster. They are Crystal Kummerfeldt (2B), Kelsey Schafer (IF), Amy Valencia (RHP) and Lizzy Whittemore (3B). All
four will battle for playing time while providing depth on the 15-player roster. The Bearcats will play a quality schedule. In addition to 28 games in Northwest Conference play, the ‘Cats are set to compete in a pair of tournaments. WU will play two games at the Northwest Cup in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 23 to start the season and will be in Orange County, Calif., for the Sun West Tournament on March 25-27. The Bearcats’ Sun West schedule features six teams from throughout the nation, including highlyregarded teams from Wellesley (Mass.), Williams (Mass.) and Chapman (Calif.). Coach Williams enters his 10th season at Willamette with a 164-155 (.514) overall record. Six of his teams have finished above the .500 mark, including four seasons with 20 or more victories. He has guided the ‘Cats to a 117-95 (.552) record in NWC action.
Some of the most rewarding moments happen on the sidelines. Whether it’s a crowd of hundreds doing “The Wave” or a couple of parents holding a sign, this is the part of any game that hits home for us — people supporting people. In fact, it’s exactly why at American Family, we’re happy and proud to join the cheering section.
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About Willamette University Willamette Softball 2007-08 Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritage dating to its founding in 1842. Students and employees are proud of its academic strength, as well as its beautiful campus. Academic success is typical for students at Willamette. More importantly, faculty and staff are concerned about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and are also expected to have fun, be active in the community and bring their own personality to everything they do. Why Willamette? • Quality Academics • Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body • Competition in the NCAA and the Northwest Conference • Student-Faculty Ratio of 11:1 • Students from 42 States • Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol • Near the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our students as friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. They have found an ideal match between high-level academics and a variety of quality experiences as members of the community. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.”
The Mill Stream, which runs through campus, is a great place for students to relax.
This motto is put into action locally and throughout the world. At Willamette, you can study abroad, as many of our students do each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while working to improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the same academic expectations as the nation’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, we hope we’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should both challenge you and make you laugh. Academically, Willamette has the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Law, the George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Education. Cooperative programs enable all students to benefit from the quality curriculum. Willamette is known for its intellectual vitality, its cohesive campus community, its concern for every student, and its ability to balance a rigorous academic program with varied extracurricular activities. The faculty
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About Willamette University Willamette Softball 2007-08 and staff bring a wide range of views and experiences to the the campus. Willamette’s student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows faculty to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. They are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The average first-year student has a 3.76 GPA, an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is 1,943, with a total enrollment of 2,628. About 95 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose to attend graduate or professional school. At Willamette, you can literally walk across the street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester studying your major in a foreign country.
Willamette’s endowment is consistently among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings on 61 acres. During the past decade, more than $50 million has been invested in the campus. Recent projects include the $5.5 million Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the $8 million Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 million Montag Student Center and the $14 million Kaneko Commons. Construction will begin soon on Ford Hall, which will house Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, Digital Art, Film Studies and Music Technology. Funds for the 46,000-square-foot building include an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford.
The Oregon State Capitol is located across the street from Willamette University.
Salem, the state capital, is the secondlargest city in Oregon, with a population of about 147,000. The Pacific Coast is just about an hour away and the Pacific Coast mountain range is even closer. To the east are the Cascade Mountains, lakes, streams and rivers. Also within driving distance are Portland, the Columbia River gorge and Mount Hood. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and from being near other federal, state, county, and city offices. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen for internships with government organizations. Students also participate in the Community Outreach Program through a variety of volunteer service projects.
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Willamette Administration Willamette Softball 2007-08
Dr. M. Lee Pelton
President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He currently serves as a member of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 2.
Athletics Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life........... Dr. Robert Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Rep...............................Dr. Jerry Gray Assistant Athletic Director.....................Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director........Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Head Athletic Trainer...............................Shane Wibel
Assistant Athletic Trainer........................Erin Scharer Assistant Athletic Trainer...........................Ken Smith Athletics Marketing Coord...............Megan Johnston Athletics Comm. Director.............Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant.........................Leslie Wright
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Matt Allison............. (503) 370-6011 Men’s Basketball Gordie James........... (503) 370-6063 Women’s Basketball Bruce Henderson.... (503) 370-6132 Cross Country/Track & Field Matt McGuirk.......... (503) 370-6898 Football Mark Speckman....... (503) 375-5350
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Men’s Golf Steve Prothero......... (503) 370-6484 Women’s Golf Tom Hibbard........... (503) 370-6317 Rowing Susan Parkman........ (503) 370-6655 Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson......... (503) 375-5428 Women’s Soccer Hillary Arthur.......... (503) 370-6657
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Softball Damian Williams..... (503) 370-6656 Swimming Al Stephenson......... (503) 370-6601 Men’s Tennis Neil Patel.................. (503) 370-6804 Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts.......... (503) 370-6804 Volleyball Tom Shoji................. (503) 370-6230
Willamette Athletic Facilities Willamette Softball 2007-08
The Bearcats play their home games at the Willamette University Softball Field.
The Willamette University Softball Field is located on the east side of campus. It includes covered dugouts, a team locker room, battting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The field also has an infield tarp, allowing the Bearcats to play when many other fields are wet or muddy. Overall, the WU Softball Field is a quality facility. The natural grass outfield surface and dirt infield are well-maintained and provide for smooth play throughout the spring. John Lewis Field is the home of Willamette baseball. The field is located at Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at Bush’s Pasture Park. Overall capacity is 1,000. The field is natural grass and remains green nearly all-year due to Oregon’s moderate climate. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located near John Lewis Field. The football stadium is two blocks from campus and just one block from Salem Hospital. The stadium seats 2,400. It includes an athletic training room and lights for night games. McCulloch Stadium has a FieldTurf playing surface, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. It provides the atmosphere of an old stadium, but with modern conveniences. The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The
park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. Cone Field House is the home court for the Willamette men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The arena holds 2,500 fans, with plenty of seating on each side of the court. There is a quality sound system, plus tables for official timers, scorekeepers and statisticians. Cone Field House is part of the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight lifting and fitness center, classrooms and locker rooms. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. The Willamette University soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility next to the Sparks Center. The field is equipped with lights and seats 500 spectators. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets during the spring each year. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.
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Willamette University 2008 Softball Schedule Date
Opponent
Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar. 8
Northwest Cup Oregon Tech Portland, OR Concordia Portland, OR at Pacific* (DH) Forest Grove, OR at Pacific* (DH) Forest Grove, OR at Lewis & Clark* (DH) Portland, OR
Location
Mar. 25 Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 27
Sun West Tournament Cal State East Bay Orange Co., CA 10:45 a.m. Williams (MA) Orange Co., CA 1 p.m. Elmhurst (IL) Orange Co., CA 1 p.m. Chapman (CA) Orange Co., CA 5:45 p.m. Hope International (CA) Orange Co., CA 1 p.m. Wellesley (MA) Orange Co., CA 3:30 p.m.
Mar. 9 George Fox* (DH) Salem, OR Mar. 15 Puget Sound* (DH) Salem, OR Mar. 16 Pacific Lutheran* (DH) Salem, OR
Apr.
5 Lewis & Clark* (DH)
Apr. 26 at Linfield* (DH) Apr. 27 Linfield* (DH)
9 a.m. 1 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.
12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Salem, OR Salem, OR
12 p.m. 2 p.m.
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Apr. 6 at George Fox* (DH) Newberg, OR Apr. 12 at Puget Sound* (DH) Tacoma, WA Apr. 13 at Pacific Lutheran* (DH) Tacoma, WA Apr. 19 Whitworth* (DH) Apr. 20 Whitworth* (DH)
Time
Spokane, WA
12 p.m. 2 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.
Home games (Bold Face) played at WU Softball Field * Northwest Conference games (DH) - Doubleheader
Senior Liz Gilgan • Shortstop Willamette Career Rankings 1st - Hit by Pitches (11), Double Plays Turned (21) 2nd - Stolen Bases (65), Stolen Base Attempts (71) 3rd - On-Base Percentage (.437), Runs Scored (76) 6th - Batting Average (.352), Hits (108)
Second Team All-NWC, 2006, 2007