1 Cory Mattson1 Cory MattsonRHP R/R Jr. 5-6RHP R/R Jr. 5-6

Everett, Wash.Everett, Wash.EverettEverett

5 Toni MacReynolds5 Toni MacReynolds C R/R Fr. 5-6C R/R Fr. 5-6

Vienna, Va.Vienna, Va.James Madison HSJames Madison HS

2 Kristen Gabel2 Kristen GabelOF R/R Sr. 5-7OF R/R Sr. 5-7

Port Neches, TexasPort Neches, TexasPort Neches-GrovesPort Neches-Groves

3 Kayla Hensley3 Kayla HensleyINF R/R Sr. 5-7INF R/R Sr. 5-7

Durham, Calif.Durham, Calif.DurhamDurham

4 Josie Felix4 Josie FelixRHP R/R Fr. 5-7RHP R/R Fr. 5-7

Carmel, Calif.Carmel, Calif.CarmelCarmel

6 Katelyn Bedwell6 Katelyn BedwellC R/R Fr. 5-9C R/R Fr. 5-9

Surrey, British ColumbiaSurrey, British ColumbiaElgin Park SecondaryElgin Park Secondary

11 Eileen Horsmon11 Eileen Horsmon1B R/R So. 5-101B R/R So. 5-10

Dunkirk, Md.Dunkirk, Md.NorthernNorthern

7 Raeanne Hanks7 Raeanne Hanks RHP R/R So. 5-9RHP R/R So. 5-9

Rainier, Ore.Rainier, Ore.Rainier SeniorRainier Senior

9 Ashley Reetz9 Ashley ReetzOF S/R Fr. 5-6OF S/R Fr. 5-6

Chesapeake, Va.Chesapeake, Va.Great BridgeGreat Bridge

10 10 April LangleyApril LangleyOF S/R Sr. 5-5OF S/R Sr. 5-5

Wilson, N.C.Wilson, N.C.Fike/Pike CCFike/Pike CC

15 Heather Robb15 Heather RobbINF R/R So. 5-2INF R/R So. 5-2

Apex, N.C.Apex, N.C.Middle CreekMiddle Creek

24 Jordan Jewett24 Jordan JewettOF L/R Jr. 5-2OF L/R Jr. 5-2

Poulsbo, Wash.Poulsbo, Wash.North KitsapNorth Kitsap

17 17 Kaitlin Merkt Kaitlin MerktSS R/R R-Sr. 5-9SS R/R R-Sr. 5-9

Irvine, Calif.Irvine, Calif.WoodbridgeWoodbridge

19 19 Ally JohnsonAlly Johnson3B R/R So. 5-73B R/R So. 5-7

Port Orchard, Wash.Port Orchard, Wash.South KitsapSouth Kitsap

22 Aisha Figueroa22 Aisha FigueroaSS L/R Fr. 5-5SS L/R Fr. 5-5

Virginia Beach, Va.Virginia Beach, Va.Ocean LakesOcean Lakes

29 Katie StriplingC/OF R/R Sr. 5-5C/OF R/R Sr. 5-5

Baytown, TexasBaytown, TexasBarbers HillBarbers Hill

Leilani MadrigalFirst seasonFirst season

37 Alex Emeterio1B R/R Jr. 5-51B R/R Jr. 5-5

Murrieta, Calif.Murrieta, Calif.Murrieta ValleyMurrieta Valley

oo Jennifer HerzigJennifer HerzigHead coachHead coachSixth seasonSixth season

Gwen JohnsonGwen JohnsonAssistant coachAssistant coachSecond seasonSecond season

Caitlyn JacksonCaitlyn JacksonAssistant coachAssistant coach

First seasonFirst season

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No. Name Pos. B/T Yr. Ht. Hometown/Previous School1 Cory Mattson RHP R/R Jr. 5-6 Everett, Wash./Everett1 Cory Mattson RHP R/R Jr. 5-6 Everett, Wash./Everett2 Kristen Gabel OF R/R Sr. 5-7 Port Neches, Texas/Port Neches-Groves2 Kristen Gabel OF R/R Sr. 5-7 Port Neches, Texas/Port Neches-Groves3 Kayla Hensley INF R/R Sr. 5-7 Durham, Calif./Durham3 Kayla Hensley INF R/R Sr. 5-7 Durham, Calif./Durham4 Josie Felix RHP R/R Fr. 5-7 Carmel, Calif./Carmel4 Josie Felix RHP R/R Fr. 5-7 Carmel, Calif./Carmel5 Toni MacReynolds C R/R Fr. 5-6 Vienna, Va./James Madison5 Toni MacReynolds C R/R Fr. 5-6 Vienna, Va./James Madison6 Katelyn Bedwell C R/R Fr. 5-9 Surrey, British Columbia/Elgin Park Secondary6 Katelyn Bedwell C R/R Fr. 5-9 Surrey, British Columbia/Elgin Park Secondary7 Raeanne Hanks RHP R/R So. 5-9 Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior7 Raeanne Hanks RHP R/R So. 5-9 Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior9 Ashley Reetz OF S/R Fr. 5-6 Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge9 Ashley Reetz OF S/R Fr. 5-6 Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge10 April Langley OF S/R Sr. 5-5 Wilson, N.C./Fike/Pitt CC10 April Langley OF S/R Sr. 5-5 Wilson, N.C./Fike/Pitt CC11 Eileen Horsmon 1B R/R So. 5-10 Dunkirk, Md./Northern11 Eileen Horsmon 1B R/R So. 5-10 Dunkirk, Md./Northern15 Heather Robb INF R/R So. 5-2 Apex, N.C./Middle Creek15 Heather Robb INF R/R So. 5-2 Apex, N.C./Middle Creek17 Kaitlin Merkt SS R/R R-Sr. 5-9 Irvine, Calif./Woodbridge17 Kaitlin Merkt SS R/R R-Sr. 5-9 Irvine, Calif./Woodbridge19 Ally Johnson 3B R/R So. 5-7 Port Orchard, Wash./South Kitsap19 Ally Johnson 3B R/R So. 5-7 Port Orchard, Wash./South Kitsap22 Aisha Figueroa SS L/R Fr. 5-5 Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes22 Aisha Figueroa SS L/R Fr. 5-5 Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes24 Jordan Jewett OF L/R Jr. 5-2 Poulsbo, Wash./North Kitsap24 Jordan Jewett OF L/R Jr. 5-2 Poulsbo, Wash./North Kitsap29 Katie Stripling C/OF R/R Sr. 5-5 Baytown, Texas/Barbers Hill29 Katie Stripling C/OF R/R Sr. 5-5 Baytown, Texas/Barbers Hill37 Alex Emeterio 1B L/R Jr. 5-5 Murrieta, Calif./Murrieta Valley37 Alex Emeterio 1B L/R Jr. 5-5 Murrieta, Calif./Murrieta Valley

Head coach: Jennifer Herzig (Charlotte, 2001), sixth seasonHead coach: Jennifer Herzig (Charlotte, 2001), sixth seasonAssistant coach: Caitlyn Jackson (Marshall, 2010), fi rst seasonAssistant coach: Caitlyn Jackson (Marshall, 2010), fi rst seasonAssistant coach: Gwen Johnson (UNCG, 2008), second seasonAssistant coach: Gwen Johnson (UNCG, 2008), second seasonVolunteer assistant coach: Leilani Madrigal (Cal State San Marcos, 2008), fi rst seasonVolunteer assistant coach: Leilani Madrigal (Cal State San Marcos, 2008), fi rst season

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Seminole Kick Off Classic (Tallahassee, Fla.)(Florida State, St. Johns, Hofstra, UNCG)(Florida State, St. Johns, Hofstra, UNCG)

Fri., Feb. 11 at Florida State 12 p.m.Fri., Feb. 11 at Florida State 12 p.m. vs. Hofstra 4:30 p.m. vs. Hofstra 4:30 p.m.Sat., Feb. 12 vs. St. Johns 10 a.m.Sat., Feb. 12 vs. St. Johns 10 a.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 2:45 p.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 2:45 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 4:45 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 4:45 p.m.Sun., Feb. 13 Consolation game 10 a.m.Sun., Feb. 13 Consolation game 10 a.m. Championship game 12:15 p.m. Championship game 12:15 p.m.

First Pitch Classic (Charlotte, N.C.)First Pitch Classic (Charlotte, N.C.)(Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, St. Francis (Pa.), UNCG)(Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, St. Francis (Pa.), UNCG)

Fri., Feb. 18 at Charlotte 2 p.m.Fri., Feb. 18 at Charlotte 2 p.m. vs. Eastern Kentucky 4 p.m. vs. Eastern Kentucky 4 p.m.Sat., Feb. 19 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 10 a.m.Sat., Feb. 19 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 10 a.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 2 p.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 2 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 4 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 4 p.m.Sun., Feb. 20 Consolation game 11 a.m.Sun., Feb. 20 Consolation game 11 a.m. Championship game 1 p.m. Championship game 1 p.m.

UNCG Spartan Classic (Greensboro, N.C.)UNCG Spartan Classic (Greensboro, N.C.)(Kansas, Minnesota, Morehead State, UNCG)(Kansas, Minnesota, Morehead State, UNCG)

Fri., Feb. 25 Minnesota vs. Morehead State 11 a.m.Fri., Feb. 25 Minnesota vs. Morehead State 11 a.m. Minnesota vs. Kansas 1 p.m. Minnesota vs. Kansas 1 p.m. Morehead State at UNCG 3:30 p.m. Morehead State at UNCG 3:30 p.m. Kansas at UNCG 5:30 p.m. Kansas at UNCG 5:30 p.m.Sat., Feb. 26 Morehead State vs. Kansas 11 a.m.Sat., Feb. 26 Morehead State vs. Kansas 11 a.m. Minnesota at UNCG 1 p.m. Minnesota at UNCG 1 p.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 3:30 p.m. #4 seed vs. #1 seed 3:30 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 5:30 p.m. #3 seed vs. #2 seed 5:30 p.m.Sun., Feb. 27 Consolation game 11 a.m.Sun., Feb. 27 Consolation game 11 a.m. Championship game 1 p.m. Championship game 1 p.m.

Buzz Classic (Woodstock, Ga.)Buzz Classic (Woodstock, Ga.)(21 teams)(21 teams)

Fri., March 4 vs. Western Kentucky 4 p.m.Fri., March 4 vs. Western Kentucky 4 p.m. vs. Evansville 6 p.m. vs. Evansville 6 p.m.Sat., March 5 vs. Massachusetts 11 a.m.Sat., March 5 vs. Massachusetts 11 a.m. vs. Connecticut 4 p.m. vs. Connecticut 4 p.m.Sun., March 6 vs. UAB 11 a.m.Sun., March 6 vs. UAB 11 a.m.

Wed., March 9 Charlotte 3 p.m.Wed., March 9 Charlotte 3 p.m.Wed., March 9 Charlotte 5 p.m.Wed., March 9 Charlotte 5 p.m.Sat., March 19 College of Charleston * 1 p.m.Sat., March 19 College of Charleston * 1 p.m.Sat., March 19 College of Charleston * 3 p.m.Sat., March 19 College of Charleston * 3 p.m.Sun., March 20 College of Charleston * 1 p.m.Sun., March 20 College of Charleston * 1 p.m.Wed., March 23 at NC State 3 p.m.Wed., March 23 at NC State 3 p.m.Wed., March 23 at NC State 5 p.m.Wed., March 23 at NC State 5 p.m.Sat., March 26 Furman * 1 p.m.Sat., March 26 Furman * 1 p.m.Sat., March 26 Furman * 3 p.m.Sat., March 26 Furman * 3 p.m.Sun., March 27 Furman * 1 p.m.Sun., March 27 Furman * 1 p.m.Tues., March 29 at Virginia Tech 5 p.m.Tues., March 29 at Virginia Tech 5 p.m.Tues., March 29 at Virginia Tech 7 p.m.Tues., March 29 at Virginia Tech 7 p.m.

Sat., April 2 at Western Carolina * 1 p.m.Sat., April 2 at Western Carolina * 1 p.m.Sat., April 2 at Western Carolina * 3 p.m.Sat., April 2 at Western Carolina * 3 p.m.Sun., April 3 at Western Carolina * 1 p.m.Sun., April 3 at Western Carolina * 1 p.m.Wed., April 6 Liberty 3 p.m.Wed., April 6 Liberty 3 p.m.Wed., April 6 Liberty 5 p.m.Wed., April 6 Liberty 5 p.m.Sat., April 9 at Chattanooga * 1 p.m.Sat., April 9 at Chattanooga * 1 p.m.Sat., April 9 at Chattanooga * 3 p.m.Sat., April 9 at Chattanooga * 3 p.m.Sun., April 10 at Chattanooga * 2 p.m.Sun., April 10 at Chattanooga * 2 p.m.Wed., April 13 at North Carolina 5 p.m.Wed., April 13 at North Carolina 5 p.m.Wed., April 13 at North Carolina 7 p.m.Wed., April 13 at North Carolina 7 p.m.Sat., April 16 Appalachian State * 1 p.m.Sat., April 16 Appalachian State * 1 p.m.Sat., April 16 Appalachian State * 3 p.m.Sat., April 16 Appalachian State * 3 p.m.Sun., April 17 Appalachian State * 1 p.m.Sun., April 17 Appalachian State * 1 p.m.Fri., April 22 at Georgia Southern * 3 p.m.Fri., April 22 at Georgia Southern * 3 p.m.Fri., April 22 at Georgia Southern * 5 p.m.Fri., April 22 at Georgia Southern * 5 p.m.Sat., April 23 at Georgia Southern * 1 p.m.Sat., April 23 at Georgia Southern * 1 p.m.Wed., April 27 at North Carolina A&T 2 p.m.Wed., April 27 at North Carolina A&T 2 p.m.Wed., April 27 at North Carolina A&T 4 p.m.Wed., April 27 at North Carolina A&T 4 p.m.Sat., April 30 Samford * 1 p.m.Sat., April 30 Samford * 1 p.m.Sat., April 30 Samford * 3 p.m.Sat., April 30 Samford * 3 p.m.

Sun., May 1 Samford * 1 p.m.Sun., May 1 Samford * 1 p.m.Sat., May 7 at Elon * 1 p.m.Sat., May 7 at Elon * 1 p.m.Sat., May 7 at Elon * 3 p.m.Sat., May 7 at Elon * 3 p.m.Sun., May 8 at Elon * 1 p.m.Sun., May 8 at Elon * 1 p.m.

Southern Conference Championship (Statesboro, Ga.)Southern Conference Championship (Statesboro, Ga.)Wed., May 11 TBA TBAWed., May 11 TBA TBAThurs., May 12 TBA TBAThurs., May 12 TBA TBAFri., May 13 TBA TBAFri., May 13 TBA TBASat., May 14 TBA TBASat., May 14 TBA TBA

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.......................................... .......................................... Greensboro, N.C.Greensboro, N.C. ............................................................ ............................................................18911891

...................... ...................... 18,502 (14,664 undergrad)18,502 (14,664 undergrad) .................................................... .................................................... SpartansSpartans

........................................... ........................................... Gold, White & NavyGold, White & NavyHome fi eld (capacity) .... ....UNCG Softball Stadium (500)UNCG Softball Stadium (500)

............................................ ............................................NCAA Division INCAA Division I .................................................. .................................................. SouthernSouthern

...................................... ...................................... Dr. Linda P. BradyDr. Linda P. BradyDirector of Athletics .................................. ..................................Kim RecordKim Record

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UNCG SOFTBALL INFORMATION ......................................... .........................................Jennifer HerzigJennifer Herzig ........................................ ........................................Charlotte, 2001Charlotte, 2001

........................... ........................... 125-175 (5)125-175 (5) ............................... ............................... 125-175 (5)125-175 (5)

....... ....... Caitlyn Jackson (Marshall, 2010)Caitlyn Jackson (Marshall, 2010) ............. ............. Gwen Johnson (UNCG, 2008)Gwen Johnson (UNCG, 2008)

.................. ..................Leilani MadrigalLeilani Madrigal.....................................(Cal State San Marcos, 2008)(Cal State San Marcos, 2008)Softball Offi ce phone .......................... ..........................336-334-5057336-334-50572010 overall record ........................................... ...........................................27-3027-302010 SoCon record ........................................... ...........................................12-1112-11

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Asst. SID (softball contact) ........................... ...........................Phil PerryPhil Perry ............................................ ............................................pdperry@uncg.edupdperry@uncg.edu

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

Front: UNCG seniors Kristen Gabel, Kayla Hensley, April Langley, Kaitlin Kayla Hensley, April Langley, Kaitlin Merkt and Katie Stripling.Merkt and Katie Stripling.

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The 2011 UNCG softball media guide was written by Phil Perry, UNCG assistant was written by Phil Perry, UNCG assistant media relations director. This guide was media relations director. This guide was designed using Adobe CS4. Editorial designed using Adobe CS4. Editorial assistance provided by Assistant Media assistance provided by Assistant Media Relations Director David Percival. Pho-Relations Director David Percival. Pho-tography by WG Sports Photos, John Bell, tography by WG Sports Photos, John Bell, Chris English, Jerry Wolford, Sideline Chris English, Jerry Wolford, Sideline Sports and others. Special thanks to SID Sports and others. Special thanks to SID staff members past and present for their staff members past and present for their contributions to this publication.contributions to this publication.

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4 C O A C H I N G S T A F F U N C G S P A R T A N S . C O M

HERZIGJennifer

HEAD COACHSixth year at UNCG (125-175)Sixth year at UNCG (125-175)Charlotte, 2001

Jennifer Herzig begins her sixth season as the head coach of the UNCG softball program in 2010-Jennifer Herzig begins her sixth season as the head coach of the UNCG softball program in 2010-11.11.

I am very excited for the opportunity to coach at UNC Greensboro and become a member of the Spartan Athletics family, Herzig said when named to the post in July 2005. First and foremost, my goal is to build a complete program that will know success on the fi eld as well as in the classroom.goal is to build a complete program that will know success on the fi eld as well as in the classroom.

Herzig is well on her way toward accomplishing both goals. In her tenure, the Spartans have reached the Southern Conference Championship title game for the fi rst time in school history and have produced eight All-Southern Conference selections and 17 Academic All-SoCon selections.have produced eight All-Southern Conference selections and 17 Academic All-SoCon selections.

The Manassas, Va., native owns a 125-175 record after fi ve years at the helm of the program. Under Herzigs guidance, UNCG has upset the top-seeded team in the SoCon tournament in four of her fi ve seasons and the Spartans didnt face the No. 1 seed in 2009. The Spartans became the fi rst No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in tournament action in consecutive seasons (2006-07), and Herzig is the only coach in UNCG history to win two games at the league tournament in multiple years. She has done it in each of the last four and is the Spartans winningest coach in the tournament by both wins (nine) and percentage (.474).wins (nine) and percentage (.474).

The 2010 season was a banner year for Herzig and the Spartans. UNCG went 27-30 overall and posted a 12-11 record in SoCon play, its fi rst winning league record since 2003. The Spartans also fi nished tied for fourth in the league, their highest fi nish since a second-place showing in 2003. UNCG nabbed one of the highly coveted spots in the four-team SoCon tournament, knocking off top-seeded Chattanooga in the fi rst round behind Eileen Horsmons grand slam and Amber Harrells dominant pitching performance. Harrell, who would go on to be named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player, fell one out shy of her fi rst career no-hitter.Player, fell one out shy of her fi rst career no-hitter.

Herzig would lead the Spartans to their fi rst-ever title game the following day, as UNCG topped Georgia Southern in an elimination game in the morning before taking on Elon in the championship

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The Jennifer Herzig fi leThe Jennifer Herzig fi le

PersonalPersonalBirthplace: Manassas, Va.Birthplace: Manassas, Va.

EducationEducationCharlotte, 2001, B.A. (criminal justice), B.S. (psychology) Charlotte, 2001, B.A. (criminal justice), B.S. (psychology) East Tennessee State, 2003, masters (physical educa-East Tennessee State, 2003, masters (physical educa-tion and sport management)tion and sport management)

Coaching experienceCoaching experienceEast Tennessee State, 2001-03 (assistant coach)East Tennessee State, 2001-03 (assistant coach)Charlotte, 2003-05 (assistant coach)Charlotte, 2003-05 (assistant coach)UNCG, 2005-present (head coach)UNCG, 2005-present (head coach)

UNCG under HerzigUNCG under Herzig Reached winners bracket of the Southern Conference Reached winners bracket of the Southern Conference tournament for the fi rst time in school history (2008)tournament for the fi rst time in school history (2008) Reached title game of the SoCon tournament for the Reached title game of the SoCon tournament for the fi rst time in school history (2010)fi rst time in school history (2010) Won two games in the SoCon tournament in four con- Won two games in the SoCon tournament in four con-secutive years for the fi rst time in school historysecutive years for the fi rst time in school history First SoCon tournament Most Outstanding Player in First SoCon tournament Most Outstanding Player in school history (Amber Harrell, 2010)school history (Amber Harrell, 2010) Second all-region fi rst team selection in school history Second all-region fi rst team selection in school history and fi rst since 2002 (Alex Emeterio, 2010)and fi rst since 2002 (Alex Emeterio, 2010) Eight All-Southern Conference Team members Eight All-Southern Conference Team members Seventeen Academic All-SoCon selections Seventeen Academic All-SoCon selections Twenty NFCA Scholar-Athlete selections Twenty NFCA Scholar-Athlete selections Hosted Team USA during USA Softballs Bound 4 Hosted Team USA during USA Softballs Bound 4 Beijing tourBeijing tour

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game. The Spartans were just three outs from forcing the if-necessary game, but saw the game. The Spartans were just three outs from forcing the if-necessary game, but saw the Phoenix rally for the win and the title.Phoenix rally for the win and the title.

Nevertheless, Harrell was named the MOP of the tournament and was joined on the all-Nevertheless, Harrell was named the MOP of the tournament and was joined on the all-tournament team by Horsmon, Alex Emeterio and Whitney Sirois.tournament team by Horsmon, Alex Emeterio and Whitney Sirois.

The individual accolades poured in for the Spartans all season. The biggest belonged The individual accolades poured in for the Spartans all season. The biggest belonged to Emeterio, who earned fi rst-team All-Mideast Region honors to become UNCGs fi rst all-to Emeterio, who earned fi rst-team All-Mideast Region honors to become UNCGs fi rst all-region performer since 2003. region performer since 2003.

Emeterio and Kaitlin Merkt were preseason All-SoCon selections, while Emeterio took Emeterio and Kaitlin Merkt were preseason All-SoCon selections, while Emeterio took fi rst-team All-SoCon honors in the postseason. Harrell and Horsmon earned second-team fi rst-team All-SoCon honors in the postseason. Harrell and Horsmon earned second-team All-SoCon honors, while Horsmon also grabbed a spot on the All-Freshman Team. During All-SoCon honors, while Horsmon also grabbed a spot on the All-Freshman Team. During the season, Emeterio and Merkt were named the SoCon Player of the Week once each, while the season, Emeterio and Merkt were named the SoCon Player of the Week once each, while Harrell was a three-time Pitcher of the Week. Cory Mattson also grabbed a Pitcher of the Harrell was a three-time Pitcher of the Week. Cory Mattson also grabbed a Pitcher of the Week award. Seniors Laura Olenderksi and Emily Akiyama also earned SoCon Student-Week award. Seniors Laura Olenderksi and Emily Akiyama also earned SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week laurels honoring academic as well as athletic prowess during the Athlete of the Week laurels honoring academic as well as athletic prowess during the season.season.

Several players made their marks on the record book during the season, as well. Harrell Several players made their marks on the record book during the season, as well. Harrell struck out 214 batters, the second-most in school history in a single season, and became struck out 214 batters, the second-most in school history in a single season, and became UNCGs all-time strikeout leader. In addition to becoming the fi rst player in school history to UNCGs all-time strikeout leader. In addition to becoming the fi rst player in school history to surpass the 600-strikeout threshold, Harrell destroyed the old career record, fi nishing with surpass the 600-strikeout threshold, Harrell destroyed the old career record, fi nishing with 657 strikeouts 92 more than the previous mark.657 strikeouts 92 more than the previous mark.

Emeterio turned in the sixth-best batting average in school history, fl irting with .400 Emeterio turned in the sixth-best batting average in school history, fl irting with .400 before fi nishing the season with a .382 mark. Merkt had 11 home runs, tied for the fourth-before fi nishing the season with a .382 mark. Merkt had 11 home runs, tied for the fourth-most in school history. The team as a whole hit 39, the fourth-most in UNCG lore, while the most in school history. The team as a whole hit 39, the fourth-most in UNCG lore, while the pitching staff fell one strikeout shy of the school record with 369 in nine fewer games than pitching staff fell one strikeout shy of the school record with 369 in nine fewer games than when the record was set in 2007.when the record was set in 2007.

Herzig has always placed an emphasis on excellence in the classroom as well as on the Herzig has always placed an emphasis on excellence in the classroom as well as on the fi eld, and the 2010 season was no exception. Sirois earned Academic All-Southern Confer-fi eld, and the 2010 season was no exception. Sirois earned Academic All-Southern Confer-ence honors for the third straight season, while Akiyama and Olenderski earned the distinc-ence honors for the third straight season, while Akiyama and Olenderski earned the distinc-tion for the second straight year. Five student-athletes were named NFCA Scholar-Athletes, tion for the second straight year. Five student-athletes were named NFCA Scholar-Athletes, the second-most in a single year in school history, with Akiyama and Olenderski taking the the second-most in a single year in school history, with Akiyama and Olenderski taking the honor for the fourth straight year. UNCG also earned NFCA All-Academic Team accolades.honor for the fourth straight year. UNCG also earned NFCA All-Academic Team accolades.

In 2009, Herzigs squad posted a 26-33 record, bouncing back from an opening-round In 2009, Herzigs squad posted a 26-33 record, bouncing back from an opening-round loss at the SoCon tournament to win two straight. Merkt earned a spot on the All-Southern loss at the SoCon tournament to win two straight. Merkt earned a spot on the All-Southern Conference Second Team, while Emeterio took a spot on the inaugural All-Freshman Team. Conference Second Team, while Emeterio took a spot on the inaugural All-Freshman Team. Senior Hannah Angel was a preseason all-conference pick, Harrell was a two-time SoCon Senior Hannah Angel was a preseason all-conference pick, Harrell was a two-time SoCon Pitcher of the Week during the season and outfi elder Brittany Ausley earned SoCon Player Pitcher of the Week during the season and outfi elder Brittany Ausley earned SoCon Player of the Week honors.of the Week honors.

A school-record six Spartans earned Academic All-Southern Conference distinction in A school-record six Spartans earned Academic All-Southern Conference distinction in 2009, doubling UNCGs previous best effort, while Akiyama, Olenderski, Kayla Hensley and

Mary Catherine Vercoe were NFCA Scholar-Athletes. The team posted a 3.190 grade point average for the year, earning NFCA All-Academic Team accolades.average for the year, earning NFCA All-Academic Team accolades.

Olenderski also picked up a prestigious league honor, as she was UNCGs female recipi-Olenderski also picked up a prestigious league honor, as she was UNCGs female recipi-ent of the Southern Conferences Coleman Lew Leadership Award for the 2008-09 school ent of the Southern Conferences Coleman Lew Leadership Award for the 2008-09 school year.

The award recognizes student-athletes from each of the SoCons 12 member institu-The award recognizes student-athletes from each of the SoCons 12 member institu-tions. Coaches, faculty athletic representatives and senior woman administrators nominate prospective candidates based on leadership, academic excellence and athletic achieve-ment in both the college environment and the community. Athletic directors and represen-tatives from Coleman Lew & Associates conducted one-on-one interviews with the fi nalists before determining the award winners.

The 2008 season saw Herzigs UNCG squad post a fi fth-place fi nish in the SoCon, the The 2008 season saw Herzigs UNCG squad post a fi fth-place fi nish in the SoCon, the Spartans best showing since 2005. UNCG won its fi rst two games at the league tourna-ment, beating fourth-seeded Elon before knocking off top seed Chattanooga to advance to the winners bracket for the fi rst time since joining the league for the 1998 season.

Herzigs players took home several honors before, during and after the season, with Herzigs players took home several honors before, during and after the season, with senior Mary Greenway taking All-Southern Conference First Team honors for the second season in a row. Greenway, Leslie Furness and Ausley all earned spots on the Preseason All-Southern Conference First Team, while pitchers Angel and Harrell took home SoCon awards during the season, with Angel earning a Pitcher of the Week nod on May 5 and Har-rell nabbing Pitcher of the Month honors for February. Angel was named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team after UNCGs run.

The Spartans also excelled in the classroom during the 2008 season, with a school-The Spartans also excelled in the classroom during the 2008 season, with a school-record six players earning NFCA Scholar-Athlete status and the team earning All-Academic Team standing for the school year. Three players Greenway, Sirois and Lyndsay Mouse were named Academic All-Southern Conference.

One of the highlights of Herzigs tenure came when the Spartans hosted an exhibition One of the highlights of Herzigs tenure came when the Spartans hosted an exhibition against Team USA during USA Softballs Bound 4 Beijing tour in April 2008. Played in the UNCG Softball Stadium, which underwent a $3.5 million reconstruction and re-opened prior to the 2006 season, the Spartans faced Jennie Finch and Team USA prior to their Olympic silver-medal run.

During the 2007 season, the Spartans advanced to the championship game of the During the 2007 season, the Spartans advanced to the championship game of the Winthrop/adidas Invitational and Harrell was named to the all-tournament team for her ef-forts throughout the weekend. Greenway earned All-Southern Conference First Team honors while senior shortstop Adriane Audley earned second team honors. The selection of two players marked the fi rst time since the 2000 season that UNCG had placed more than one player on the all-conference team.

The Spartans also hosted the Southern Conference Tournament in 2007, downing the The Spartans also hosted the Southern Conference Tournament in 2007, downing the top-seeded Lady Mocs in the fi rst round and winning two games at the tournament for just the second time in school history and fi rst time since 2000.

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In her brief tenure in Greensboro, Herzig has coached some of the most accomplished In her brief tenure in Greensboro, Herzig has coached some of the most accomplished players in school history. Greenway, a junior college transfer that played just two seasons players in school history. Greenway, a junior college transfer that played just two seasons at UNCG, graduated second on the Spartans career steals list, setting the single-season at UNCG, graduated second on the Spartans career steals list, setting the single-season record in 2008. Angel, Harrell and Vanessa Williams who went on to spend two seasons as record in 2008. Angel, Harrell and Vanessa Williams who went on to spend two seasons as UNCGs pitching coach after playing two seasons for Herzig all appear in UNCGs top 10 UNCGs pitching coach after playing two seasons for Herzig all appear in UNCGs top 10 in career wins, strikeouts and shutouts, while the 2009 squad had three of the top 10 home in career wins, strikeouts and shutouts, while the 2009 squad had three of the top 10 home run hitters in school history on the roster in Ausley, Merkt and Furness.run hitters in school history on the roster in Ausley, Merkt and Furness.

Herzig was a member of the NCAA Division I Softball Committee from July 2008 to Sep-Herzig was a member of the NCAA Division I Softball Committee from July 2008 to Sep-tember 2009 and is in her second year as the SoCon representative for the South Region on tember 2009 and is in her second year as the SoCon representative for the South Region on the NCAA Softball Regional Advisory Committee. This season, she is the SoCons represen-the NCAA Softball Regional Advisory Committee. This season, she is the SoCons represen-tative for the NFCA Division I Top 25 Poll.tative for the NFCA Division I Top 25 Poll.

A 2001 graduate of Charlotte, Herzig served as an assistant coach during the 2004 and A 2001 graduate of Charlotte, Herzig served as an assistant coach during the 2004 and 2005 seasons at her alma mater under head coach Aimee DeVos. With the 49ers, Herzig 2005 seasons at her alma mater under head coach Aimee DeVos. With the 49ers, Herzig assisted in all aspects of recruiting and other daily operations of the program, with an em-assisted in all aspects of recruiting and other daily operations of the program, with an em-phasis on working with the Charlotte hitters, infi elders and catchers.phasis on working with the Charlotte hitters, infi elders and catchers.

During her playing career, Herzig was honored for her work in the classroom repeatedly, During her playing career, Herzig was honored for her work in the classroom repeatedly, earning two Conference USA Academic Medals (2000-2001) and NFCA Scholar-Athlete earning two Conference USA Academic Medals (2000-2001) and NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors in each of her four years (1998-2001). She was a four-year letterwinner as a catcher honors in each of her four years (1998-2001). She was a four-year letterwinner as a catcher for the 49ers.for the 49ers.

Herzig graduated cum laude from Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal Herzig graduated cum laude from Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She earned her masters degree in justice and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She earned her masters degree in physical education and sport management from East Tennessee State in 2003, where she physical education and sport management from East Tennessee State in 2003, where she spent two seasons as an assistant coach. She served as the programs interim head coach spent two seasons as an assistant coach. She served as the programs interim head coach during the fall of 2002.during the fall of 2002.

In addition to her work as a player and coach, Herzig has served as a counselor at numer-In addition to her work as a player and coach, Herzig has served as a counselor at numer-ous softball camps at universities up and down the East Coast, including Florida State, Ohio ous softball camps at universities up and down the East Coast, including Florida State, Ohio State, Georgia, North Carolina and Furman.State, Georgia, North Carolina and Furman.

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Former Marshall standout Caitlyn Jackson enters her fi rst season as UNCGs pitching coach in Former Marshall standout Caitlyn Jackson enters her fi rst season as UNCGs pitching coach in 2011.2011.

Jackson was four-year starter and a star utility player for the Thundering Herd from 2007-10, Jackson was four-year starter and a star utility player for the Thundering Herd from 2007-10, pitching all four years and starting at designated player and in the outfi eld. She started 212 of a pitching all four years and starting at designated player and in the outfi eld. She started 212 of a possible 219 games during her career.possible 219 games during her career.

I am very excited to bring in an all-around athlete, not just a former pitcher, of Caitlyns caliber, I am very excited to bring in an all-around athlete, not just a former pitcher, of Caitlyns caliber, coach Jennifer Herzig said upon hiring Jackson. Between her own personal experience and knowl-coach Jennifer Herzig said upon hiring Jackson. Between her own personal experience and knowl-edge of the college game, and her outstanding work ethic and drive, I have no doubt that Caitlyn will edge of the college game, and her outstanding work ethic and drive, I have no doubt that Caitlyn will make an immediate impact upon our current pitching staff. Additionally, as a very accomplished make an immediate impact upon our current pitching staff. Additionally, as a very accomplished hitter herself, I am excited about Caitlyns ability to assist with our hitters, as well. Adding one more hitter herself, I am excited about Caitlyns ability to assist with our hitters, as well. Adding one more coach to our staff that has the ability to coach on both sides of the ball will absolutely strengthen our coach to our staff that has the ability to coach on both sides of the ball will absolutely strengthen our team, and I am looking forward to the possibilities that await the Spartans in 2011.team, and I am looking forward to the possibilities that await the Spartans in 2011.

Jackson fi nished fourth in Marshall history in career pitching appearances with 103 and fi fth in Jackson fi nished fourth in Marshall history in career pitching appearances with 103 and fi fth in batting average with a .320 mark. The Ontario, Calif., native was a National Fastpitch Coaches Asso-batting average with a .320 mark. The Ontario, Calif., native was a National Fastpitch Coaches Asso-ciation All-Mideast Region First Team selection at pitcher/utility in 2009 and landed on the second ciation All-Mideast Region First Team selection at pitcher/utility in 2009 and landed on the second team in 2008. She was also a Conference USA All-Freshman pick in 2007.team in 2008. She was also a Conference USA All-Freshman pick in 2007.

As a senior in 2010, Jackson hit .322, the second-best mark on the squad, and led the team with As a senior in 2010, Jackson hit .322, the second-best mark on the squad, and led the team with 56 hits. In the circle, she posted a career-high 105 strikeouts, second-most on the squad.56 hits. In the circle, she posted a career-high 105 strikeouts, second-most on the squad.

She hit a career-high .337 as a sophomore in 2008, when she also posted a career-high 13 wins.She hit a career-high .337 as a sophomore in 2008, when she also posted a career-high 13 wins.Jackson already had ties to the Spartans prior to her hire. UNCG faced Jackson and Marshall in Jackson already had ties to the Spartans prior to her hire. UNCG faced Jackson and Marshall in

three of her four seasons, dropping single games to the Thundering Herd in 2007 and 2009 before three of her four seasons, dropping single games to the Thundering Herd in 2007 and 2009 before sweeping a doubleheader in Greensboro last season. sweeping a doubleheader in Greensboro last season.

In addition, Jacksons coach at Marshall was Shonda Stanton, a star for UNCG under her maiden In addition, Jacksons coach at Marshall was Shonda Stanton, a star for UNCG under her maiden name of Spagnola from 1992-95.name of Spagnola from 1992-95.

Jackson graduated from Marshall in 2010 with a degree in criminal justice.Jackson graduated from Marshall in 2010 with a degree in criminal justice.

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PersonalPersonalBirthplace: Woodbridge, Va.Birthplace: Woodbridge, Va.

EducationEducationHigh school: Pamona CatholicHigh school: Pamona CatholicCollege: Marshall, 2010, B.A. (criminal justice)College: Marshall, 2010, B.A. (criminal justice)

Playing experiencePlaying experienceMarshall, 2007-10Marshall, 2007-10

Coaching experienceCoaching experienceUNCG, 2010-presentUNCG, 2010-present

Career notesCareer notes NFCA All-Mideast Region First Team at P/UT (2009) NFCA All-Mideast Region First Team at P/UT (2009) NFCA All-Mideast Region Second Team at P/UT (2008) NFCA All-Mideast Region Second Team at P/UT (2008) Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2007) Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2007) Conference USA All-Tournament Team (2009) Conference USA All-Tournament Team (2009) Finished fourth in Marshall history with 103 career pitching Finished fourth in Marshall history with 103 career pitching appearancesappearances Finished fi fth in Marshall history with a career .320 batting Finished fi fth in Marshall history with a career .320 batting averageaverage

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ASSISTANT COACHSecond year at UNCGUNCG, 2008

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Former Spartan standout Gwen Johnson is in her second season as a part-time assis-Former Spartan standout Gwen Johnson is in her second season as a part-time assis-tant coach at UNCG. She works primarily with the outfi eld and assists with the hitters.tant coach at UNCG. She works primarily with the outfi eld and assists with the hitters.

I am extremely excited to announce the addition of Gwen Johnson to my coaching I am extremely excited to announce the addition of Gwen Johnson to my coaching staff, head coach Jennifer Herzig said after hiring Johnson. As one of the toughest hitters staff, head coach Jennifer Herzig said after hiring Johnson. As one of the toughest hitters and outfi elders in recent history at UNC Greensboro, Gwen brings a wealth of knowledge to and outfi elders in recent history at UNC Greensboro, Gwen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, stemming from personal playing experience in this program and in the Southern the table, stemming from personal playing experience in this program and in the Southern Conference. Gwen was a dynamic player with the ability to change the game in a moment, Conference. Gwen was a dynamic player with the ability to change the game in a moment, and I am excited for our players to have the ability to learn from someone of her caliber.and I am excited for our players to have the ability to learn from someone of her caliber.

UNCG put up impressive hitting numbers in Johnsons fi rst season on the staff. The UNCG put up impressive hitting numbers in Johnsons fi rst season on the staff. The 2010 squad hit the third-most home runs in school history (39), tied for fi fth in doubles (71) 2010 squad hit the third-most home runs in school history (39), tied for fi fth in doubles (71) and had the eighth-most RBI (193). Kaitlin Merkt (11), Alex Emeterio (fi ve) and Katie Strip-and had the eighth-most RBI (193). Kaitlin Merkt (11), Alex Emeterio (fi ve) and Katie Strip-ling (fi ve) all had career highs in homers, while freshmen Eileen Horsmon (six) and Heather ling (fi ve) all had career highs in homers, while freshmen Eileen Horsmon (six) and Heather Robb (four) combined for another 10, as well.Robb (four) combined for another 10, as well.

The 2010 Spartans turned in their fi rst winning record in SoCon play since 2003 and The 2010 Spartans turned in their fi rst winning record in SoCon play since 2003 and reached the SoCon Championship title game for the fi rst time in school history.reached the SoCon Championship title game for the fi rst time in school history.

As a student-athlete at UNCG, Johnson played two seasons (2005-06) for the Spartans As a student-athlete at UNCG, Johnson played two seasons (2005-06) for the Spartans after transferring from Louisburg College. In 2006, her senior year, she led UNCG in bat-after transferring from Louisburg College. In 2006, her senior year, she led UNCG in bat-ting average (.333), slugging percentage (.768), on-base percentage (.459) and home runs ting average (.333), slugging percentage (.768), on-base percentage (.459) and home runs (eight). In her fi rst season with the Spartans, Johnson led the team with 37 runs scored.(eight). In her fi rst season with the Spartans, Johnson led the team with 37 runs scored.

She graduated fourth in school history with a .504 career slugging percentage.She graduated fourth in school history with a .504 career slugging percentage.Johnson, a Boston, Va., native, was also the Region IX Player of the Year at Louisburg in Johnson, a Boston, Va., native, was also the Region IX Player of the Year at Louisburg in

2003 and 2004, taking NFCA All-America third-team honors during her sophomore season.2003 and 2004, taking NFCA All-America third-team honors during her sophomore season.Johnson worked various collegiate camps from 2003-06 and volunteered at the Johnson worked various collegiate camps from 2003-06 and volunteered at the

Greensboro YMCA. She also volunteered as a sports counselor in La Preciosita, Mexico.Greensboro YMCA. She also volunteered as a sports counselor in La Preciosita, Mexico.

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PersonalPersonalBirthplace: Culpeper, Va.Birthplace: Culpeper, Va.

EducationEducationHigh school: Rappahannock High SchoolHigh school: Rappahannock High SchoolCollege: Louisburg College, 2004, A.S. (general college); UNCG, 2008, College: Louisburg College, 2004, A.S. (general college); UNCG, 2008, B.S. (exercise science)B.S. (exercise science)

Playing experiencePlaying experienceLouisburg College, 2003-04; UNCG, 2005-06Louisburg College, 2003-04; UNCG, 2005-06

Coaching experienceCoaching experienceUNCG, 2009-presentUNCG, 2009-present

Career notesCareer notes Sixth in UNCG history in career slugging percentage (.504) Sixth in UNCG history in career slugging percentage (.504) Two-time Southern Conference Player of the Week (March 6, 2006; Two-time Southern Conference Player of the Week (March 6, 2006; March 20, 2006)March 20, 2006) NFCA All-American at Louisburg College in 2004 NFCA All-American at Louisburg College in 2004 Region IX Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004 Region IX Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004

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Leilani

VOLUNTEERASSISTANT COACHFirst year at UNCGCal State San Marcos, 2008

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Leilani Madrigal is in her fi rst season as a volunteer assistant coach for UNCG.Leilani Madrigal is in her fi rst season as a volunteer assistant coach for UNCG.Madrigal came to UNCG after a two-year stint as a graduate assistant coach at her alma Madrigal came to UNCG after a two-year stint as a graduate assistant coach at her alma

mater, Cal State San Marcos.mater, Cal State San Marcos.Im pleased to welcome Leilani to my staff, coach Jennifer Herzig said of Madrigal. I Im pleased to welcome Leilani to my staff, coach Jennifer Herzig said of Madrigal. I

like her approach to the game, and she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a winning like her approach to the game, and she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a winning attitude. Shell be an asset to our program.attitude. Shell be an asset to our program.

In her two years on the CSUSM coaching staff, the Cougars went a combined 74-38. In her two years on the CSUSM coaching staff, the Cougars went a combined 74-38. In 2010, Madrigals fi nal year on the staff, the Cougars went 40-15 and fi nished the year In 2010, Madrigals fi nal year on the staff, the Cougars went 40-15 and fi nished the year ranked No. 5 in the fi nal NAIA Softball Coaches Top 25. CSUSM won its fi rst-ever Associa-ranked No. 5 in the fi nal NAIA Softball Coaches Top 25. CSUSM won its fi rst-ever Associa-tion of Independent Institutions Conference Tournament, earning its fi rst-ever NAIA tourna-tion of Independent Institutions Conference Tournament, earning its fi rst-ever NAIA tourna-ment bid. The Cougars went 2-1 in pool play in their NAIA tourney debut.ment bid. The Cougars went 2-1 in pool play in their NAIA tourney debut.

A former outfi elder herself, Madrigal worked with the CSUSM outfi elders.A former outfi elder herself, Madrigal worked with the CSUSM outfi elders.A two-time team captain for the Cougars, Madrigal was part of the schools inaugural A two-time team captain for the Cougars, Madrigal was part of the schools inaugural

team in 2007. She hit .227 as a junior, tying for second on the team in runs scored, and hit team in 2007. She hit .227 as a junior, tying for second on the team in runs scored, and hit .281 as a senior, helping the program to its fi rst winning season at 27-19..281 as a senior, helping the program to its fi rst winning season at 27-19.

Madrigal spent the fi rst two years of collegiate career at Los Angeles Valley College, Madrigal spent the fi rst two years of collegiate career at Los Angeles Valley College, playing both softball and basketball. A .500 hitter in her two years on the softball team, playing both softball and basketball. A .500 hitter in her two years on the softball team, Madrigal was named LAVCs Female Athlete of the Year in 2006.Madrigal was named LAVCs Female Athlete of the Year in 2006.

Madrigal graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology from CSUSM in 2008, then Madrigal graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology from CSUSM in 2008, then earned her masters in general psychology. She is currently enrolled in UNCGs doctoral pro-earned her masters in general psychology. She is currently enrolled in UNCGs doctoral pro-gram for sport and exercise psychology.gram for sport and exercise psychology.

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PersonalPersonalBirthplace: Santa Barbara, Calif.Birthplace: Santa Barbara, Calif.

EducationEducationHigh school: San Fernando High SchoolHigh school: San Fernando High SchoolCollege: Cal State San Marcos, 2008, B.A. (psychology) College: Cal State San Marcos, 2008, B.A. (psychology) Cal State San Marcos, 2010, masters (general psychology)Cal State San Marcos, 2010, masters (general psychology)

Playing experiencePlaying experienceLos Angeles Valley College, 2005-06Los Angeles Valley College, 2005-06Cal State San Marcos, 2007-08Cal State San Marcos, 2007-08

Coaching experienceCoaching experienceCal State San Marcos, 2008-10Cal State San Marcos, 2008-10UNCG, 2010-presentUNCG, 2010-present

Career notesCareer notes Part of Cal State San Marcos inaugural team in 1997 Part of Cal State San Marcos inaugural team in 1997 Two-time team captain for Cal State San Marcos Two-time team captain for Cal State San Marcos Played both softball and basketball at Los Angeles Valley College Played both softball and basketball at Los Angeles Valley College Los Angeles Valley Colleges Female Athlete of the Year (2006) Los Angeles Valley Colleges Female Athlete of the Year (2006)

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Kaitlin Caroline Merkt ... born March 24, 1988, in Orange, Calif. ... daughter of Ron and Kim

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Redshirt junior season (2010)Redshirt junior season (2010)Named to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association All-State Team Named to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association All-State Team started 56 of UNCGs 57 games, all at shortstop hit .268 with career highs in doubles started 56 of UNCGs 57 games, all at shortstop hit .268 with career highs in doubles (10), home runs (11), RBI (38), runs (23) and walks (19) slugged .530 and had an on-base (10), home runs (11), RBI (38), runs (23) and walks (19) slugged .530 and had an on-base percentage of .342 got off to a slow start on the season, but broke out of her slump with percentage of .342 got off to a slow start on the season, but broke out of her slump with a four-hit game at College of Charleston on March 20 hit .355 with 11 homers, 22 runs, a four-hit game at College of Charleston on March 20 hit .355 with 11 homers, 22 runs, 36 RBI and a .729 slugging percentage in UNCGs fi nal 35 games led UNCG in home runs 36 RBI and a .729 slugging percentage in UNCGs fi nal 35 games led UNCG in home runs for the third straight season also paced the squad in RBI and was second in walks had for the third straight season also paced the squad in RBI and was second in walks had nine multi-hit games and a team-best nine multi-RBI games hit .380 with seven home nine multi-hit games and a team-best nine multi-RBI games hit .380 with seven home runs and 29 RBI in 23 SoCon games went 3-for-4 with two doubles and fell one RBI shy of runs and 29 RBI in 23 SoCon games went 3-for-4 with two doubles and fell one RBI shy of the single-game school record with six against Western Carolina on April 17 went 3-for-4 the single-game school record with six against Western Carolina on April 17 went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer and three RBI against the Catamounts again the following day hit with a double, a homer and three RBI against the Catamounts again the following day hit home runs in three straight games from March 30-April 2, going deep in both games of a home runs in three straight games from March 30-April 2, going deep in both games of a doubleheader against East Carolina and in the series opener against Elon also homered in doubleheader against East Carolina and in the series opener against Elon also homered in back-to-back games against College of Charleston (3/20) and Marshall (3/24) hit three back-to-back games against College of Charleston (3/20) and Marshall (3/24) hit three homers in the three-game series against Samford (May 8-9) went 2-for-3 with a homer and homers in the three-game series against Samford (May 8-9) went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in game one, then went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI the following day three RBI in game one, then went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI the following day earned SoCon Player of the Week honors after that performance it was the fi rst multi- earned SoCon Player of the Week honors after that performance it was the fi rst multi-homer game of her career moved up to fourth in school history in career home runs, ending homer game of her career moved up to fourth in school history in career home runs, ending the season with 23 to her credit earned a spot on the Deans List for the fall semester the season with 23 to her credit earned a spot on the Deans List for the fall semester was a team captain.was a team captain.

Redshirt sophomore season (2009)Redshirt sophomore season (2009)Had a breakout offensive season despite missing 18 games with injury, earning a spot on Had a breakout offensive season despite missing 18 games with injury, earning a spot on the All-Southern Conference Second Team appeared in 36 games with 35 starts set or the All-Southern Conference Second Team appeared in 36 games with 35 starts set or matched career highs in most offensive categories on the season, including hits (32), aver-matched career highs in most offensive categories on the season, including hits (32), aver-age (.317), runs scored (13), doubles (six), triples (one), home runs (six), RBI (20), slugging age (.317), runs scored (13), doubles (six), triples (one), home runs (six), RBI (20), slugging percentage (.574) and on-base percentage (.373); also had a career-best fi elding percent-percentage (.574) and on-base percentage (.373); also had a career-best fi elding percent-age, making just four errors on the season in 124 chances, good for a .968 mark had age, making just four errors on the season in 124 chances, good for a .968 mark had seven multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games led the team in home runs for the second seven multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games led the team in home runs for the second straight season also led the team in slugging percentage and was second in batting aver-straight season also led the team in slugging percentage and was second in batting aver-age hit her fi rst career grand slam in just her second game back from injury, sending UNCG age hit her fi rst career grand slam in just her second game back from injury, sending UNCG to a 5-3 win over Virginia Tech on April 30 went 3-for-4 with four runs scored against West-to a 5-3 win over Virginia Tech on April 30 went 3-for-4 with four runs scored against West-ern Carolina on March 8 her two-run home in the fi rst inning against Appalachian State on ern Carolina on March 8 her two-run home in the fi rst inning against Appalachian State on March 29 was the difference in UNCGs 2-1 win drove in three runs and went 2-for-3 with March 29 was the difference in UNCGs 2-1 win drove in three runs and went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 5-3 win over Campbell on March 31 went a combined 4-for-7 with a two-run homer in a 5-3 win over Campbell on March 31 went a combined 4-for-7 with three RBI and three extra-base hits on her 21st birthday, smashing two doubles and a home three RBI and three extra-base hits on her 21st birthday, smashing two doubles and a home run in a doubleheader split with Harvard on March 24 hit .375 in nine SoCon games hit run in a doubleheader split with Harvard on March 24 hit .375 in nine SoCon games hit fi ve of her home runs in a span of 11 games played had hits in 14 out of 16 games dur-fi ve of her home runs in a span of 11 games played had hits in 14 out of 16 games dur-ing one stretch, hitting .400 (20-for-50) from Feb. 15-March 29 was hitting .338 before ing one stretch, hitting .400 (20-for-50) from Feb. 15-March 29 was hitting .338 before missing most of the month of April hit .429 in three games against ranked teams, hitting missing most of the month of April hit .429 in three games against ranked teams, hitting a double against No. 16 Georgia on April 22 and singles in each game of a doubleheader at a double against No. 16 Georgia on April 22 and singles in each game of a doubleheader at No. 16 North Carolina on April 25 entered the schools top 10 in career homers, fi nishing No. 16 North Carolina on April 25 entered the schools top 10 in career homers, fi nishing the season at No. 10 with 12 in her career.the season at No. 10 with 12 in her career.

Redshirt freshman season (2008)Redshirt freshman season (2008)Played in 54 games with 50 starts ... led the team with fi ve home runs and was second with Played in 54 games with 50 starts ... led the team with fi ve home runs and was second with six doubles ... hit .196 on the season ... had 13 RBI and scored 12 runs ... drew 12 walks six doubles ... hit .196 on the season ... had 13 RBI and scored 12 runs ... drew 12 walks and shared the team lead with seven sacrifi ce hits ... had seven multi-hit games on the year, and shared the team lead with seven sacrifi ce hits ... had seven multi-hit games on the year, including a 3-for-4 effort with a home run and three runs scored against Radford on April 1 including a 3-for-4 effort with a home run and three runs scored against Radford on April 1

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Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD%2008 .148 52 44 108 10 16 3 0 1 9 22 .204 6 0 39 0 .191 1 3 2 6 52 2 2 .9642008 .148 52 44 108 10 16 3 0 1 9 22 .204 6 0 39 0 .191 1 3 2 6 52 2 2 .9642009 .136 42 36 88 12 12 4 1 0 7 18 .205 7 0 37 1 .200 0 4 2 2 34 3 2 .9492009 .136 42 36 88 12 12 4 1 0 7 18 .205 7 0 37 1 .200 0 4 2 2 34 3 2 .9492010 .195 45 41 123 13 24 7 0 1 9 34 .276 8 2 40 0 .256 0 9 2 4 46 2 2 .9602010 .195 45 41 123 13 24 7 0 1 9 34 .276 8 2 40 0 .256 0 9 2 4 46 2 2 .960TOTAL .163 139 121 319 35 52 14 1 2 25 74 .232 21 2 116 1 .219 1 16 6 12 132 7 6 .959TOTAL .163 139 121 319 35 52 14 1 2 25 74 .232 21 2 116 1 .219 1 16 6 12 132 7 6 .959

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Junior season (2010)Junior season (2010)Saw action in 45 games with 41 starts, all in center fi eld hit a career-best .195 on the Saw action in 45 games with 41 starts, all in center fi eld hit a career-best .195 on the season with a career-high seven doubles, a home run and a career-high nine RBI scored season with a career-high seven doubles, a home run and a career-high nine RBI scored 13 runs, drew eight walks and was 2-for-4 in stolen base attempts shared the team lead 13 runs, drew eight walks and was 2-for-4 in stolen base attempts shared the team lead with nine sacrifi ce bunts had fi ve multi-hit games on the year, including three in her last with nine sacrifi ce bunts had fi ve multi-hit games on the year, including three in her last fi ve contests hit an even .300 over the last two weeks of the season was 2-for-3 with fi ve contests hit an even .300 over the last two weeks of the season was 2-for-3 with a double in the regular-season fi nale at Samford on May 9 had two hits each in games a double in the regular-season fi nale at Samford on May 9 had two hits each in games against Chattanooga and Georgia Southern at the Southern Conference Championship hit against Chattanooga and Georgia Southern at the Southern Conference Championship hit .313 in four games at the tournament was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and a three-run .313 in four games at the tournament was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and a three-run homer against Western Carolina on April 17 was 2-for-2 with a double and the lone run homer against Western Carolina on April 17 was 2-for-2 with a double and the lone run scored in UNCGs 1-0 win over Howard on March 5 had two-RBI games against Tennessee scored in UNCGs 1-0 win over Howard on March 5 had two-RBI games against Tennessee Tech (3/7) and Furman (4/25) had a .960 fi elding percentage, committing just two errors Tech (3/7) and Furman (4/25) had a .960 fi elding percentage, committing just two errors in 50 chances had two outfi eld assists, nailing runners at the plate against St. Josephs in 50 chances had two outfi eld assists, nailing runners at the plate against St. Josephs (2/20) and Akron (3/5).(2/20) and Akron (3/5).

Sophomore season (2009)Sophomore season (2009)Appeared in 42 games with 36 starts, all in the outfi eld hit .136 on the year with 12 hits Appeared in 42 games with 36 starts, all in the outfi eld hit .136 on the year with 12 hits had four doubles and a triple knocked in seven runs and scored 12 drew seven walks had four doubles and a triple knocked in seven runs and scored 12 drew seven walks was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts went 2-for-3 with a double and a run against UNC was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts went 2-for-3 with a double and a run against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 13 was 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBI against Army the fol-Wilmington on Feb. 13 was 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBI against Army the fol-lowing day scored a run in each of UNCGs three games at Western Carolina, getting hits lowing day scored a run in each of UNCGs three games at Western Carolina, getting hits in each of the last two had three RBI in game two of a doubleheader at Furman on March in each of the last two had three RBI in game two of a doubleheader at Furman on March 21, hitting a bases-clearing triple in the fi rst inning drew a pair of walks in game one of a 21, hitting a bases-clearing triple in the fi rst inning drew a pair of walks in game one of a doubleheader against North Carolina Central on April 7, scoring twice in the contest also doubleheader against North Carolina Central on April 7, scoring twice in the contest also earned two walks at Georgia Southern on April 19 had an RBI single against College of earned two walks at Georgia Southern on April 19 had an RBI single against College of Charleston in the Southern Conference tournament on May 7 turned in a .949 fi elding Charleston in the Southern Conference tournament on May 7 turned in a .949 fi elding percentage on the season, committing just two errors in 39 chances had three outfi eld percentage on the season, committing just two errors in 39 chances had three outfi eld assists .. earned a spot on the Deans List for the spring semester.assists .. earned a spot on the Deans List for the spring semester.

Freshman season (2008)Freshman season (2008)Played in 52 games with 44 starts ... hit .148 on the season with three doubles and a home Played in 52 games with 44 starts ... hit .148 on the season with three doubles and a home run among her 16 hits ... had nine RBI ... scored 10 runs ... went 3-for-4 with a run scored and run among her 16 hits ... had nine RBI ... scored 10 runs ... went 3-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI against Radford on April 1, including hitting what would prove to be the winning three RBI against Radford on April 1, including hitting what would prove to be the winning two-run single in the top of the eighth inning ... was 2-for-2 with a double and a run against two-run single in the top of the eighth inning ... was 2-for-2 with a double and a run against Chattanooga on March 21 ... hit her fi rst career home run against Towson on March 1 at the Chattanooga on March 21 ... hit her fi rst career home run against Towson on March 1 at the East Carolina Pirate Clash.East Carolina Pirate Clash.

High schoolHigh schoolThree-sport athlete at Port Neches-Groves High School ... three-year varsity outfi elder for Three-sport athlete at Port Neches-Groves High School ... three-year varsity outfi elder for Brook Buchanan ... earned 2007 Defensive Player of the Year honors ... was named second Brook Buchanan ... earned 2007 Defensive Player of the Year honors ... was named second team all-state and was named to the Port Arthur News Dream Team, the Beaumont Enter-team all-state and was named to the Port Arthur News Dream Team, the Beaumont Enter-prise Super Gold Team and the All-Southeast Texas Big School Team ... also played basket-prise Super Gold Team and the All-Southeast Texas Big School Team ... also played basket-ball and ran cross country ... played summer ball with the Texas Storm DeMarini. ball and ran cross country ... played summer ball with the Texas Storm DeMarini.

PersonalPersonalKristen Renee Gabel ... born Aug. 11, 1989, in Mobile, Ala. ... daughter of Robert Gabel and Kristen Renee Gabel ... born Aug. 11, 1989, in Mobile, Ala. ... daughter of Robert Gabel and Traci Walter ... has an older brother, Dustin, and a younger sister, Madisen ... majoring in Traci Walter ... has an older brother, Dustin, and a younger sister, Madisen ... majoring in kinesiology.kinesiology.

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Junior season (2010)Made 19 appearances with six starts, fi ve at second and one at shortstop hit .111 with two Made 19 appearances with six starts, fi ve at second and one at shortstop hit .111 with two RBI drew three walks earned the start at second against Niagara on Feb. 26 and went RBI drew three walks earned the start at second against Niagara on Feb. 26 and went 1-for-2 had a pinch-hit, two-run single against Western Carolina on April 18 also stole 1-for-2 had a pinch-hit, two-run single against Western Carolina on April 18 also stole a base and scored a run in that game drew a walk and scored a run as a pinch-hitter at a base and scored a run in that game drew a walk and scored a run as a pinch-hitter at College of Charleston on March 20 scored a run as a pinch-runner against Sacred Heart on College of Charleston on March 20 scored a run as a pinch-runner against Sacred Heart on Feb. 26 earned spots on the Deans List and Chancellors List both semesters.Feb. 26 earned spots on the Deans List and Chancellors List both semesters.

Sophomore season (2009)Sophomore season (2009)Played 27 games with 12 starts eight came at third base and four at shortstop hit .152 Played 27 games with 12 starts eight came at third base and four at shortstop hit .152 on the season with fi ve hits in 33 at bats scored four runs and had three RBI earned on the season with fi ve hits in 33 at bats scored four runs and had three RBI earned nine walks turned in a .941 fi elding percentage with two errors in 34 chances put to-nine walks turned in a .941 fi elding percentage with two errors in 34 chances put to-gether a three-game hitting streak from April 25-29, going 1-for-3 in games against College gether a three-game hitting streak from April 25-29, going 1-for-3 in games against College of Charleston (April 25 and 26) and Liberty (April 29) also had an RBI in her fi rst game of Charleston (April 25 and 26) and Liberty (April 29) also had an RBI in her fi rst game against the Cougars went 1-for-2 with an RBI against Army on Feb. 14 was 1-for-1 with against the Cougars went 1-for-2 with an RBI against Army on Feb. 14 was 1-for-1 with three walks and an RBI against North Carolina A&T on April 16, drawing a bases-loaded walk three walks and an RBI against North Carolina A&T on April 16, drawing a bases-loaded walk to knock in a run drew a pair of walks against Tennessee State on Feb. 21 scored a run to knock in a run drew a pair of walks against Tennessee State on Feb. 21 scored a run as a pinch-runner in the fi rst game of the season, against North Florida on Feb. 6 also as a pinch-runner in the fi rst game of the season, against North Florida on Feb. 6 also scored against Florida Gulf Coast (Feb. 7), Campbell (March 31) and East Carolina (April scored against Florida Gulf Coast (Feb. 7), Campbell (March 31) and East Carolina (April 22) earned a spot on the Deans List in the spring semester named a National Fastpitch 22) earned a spot on the Deans List in the spring semester named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete for the 2008-09 school year was an Academic All-Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete for the 2008-09 school year was an Academic All-SoCon selection.SoCon selection.

Freshman season (2008)Freshman season (2008)Saw action in 41 games, getting the starting nod in 25 ... hit .103 on the year with a double Saw action in 41 games, getting the starting nod in 25 ... hit .103 on the year with a double and six runs scored ... was successful in her only steal attempt ... drew 10 walks on the sea-and six runs scored ... was successful in her only steal attempt ... drew 10 walks on the sea-son, with six coming in the Spartans last six games of the season ... named an NFCA Scholar-son, with six coming in the Spartans last six games of the season ... named an NFCA Scholar-Athlete and earned a spot on the Athletic Honor Roll for the 2007-08 school year.Athlete and earned a spot on the Athletic Honor Roll for the 2007-08 school year.

High schoolHigh schoolThree-sport athlete at Durham HS in Durham, Calif. ... three-year varsity player for Wes Bill Three-sport athlete at Durham HS in Durham, Calif. ... three-year varsity player for Wes Bill ... earned all-league honors in 2005 and 2006 ... league MVP in 2006 ... participated in the ... earned all-league honors in 2005 and 2006 ... league MVP in 2006 ... participated in the all-star game in 2007... Trojans captured league titles in 2005 and 2006 ... also competed all-star game in 2007... Trojans captured league titles in 2005 and 2006 ... also competed in volleyball and basketball ... played club ball for the Chico Starz.in volleyball and basketball ... played club ball for the Chico Starz.

PersonalPersonalKayla Marie Hensley ... born Dec. 11, 1988, in Durham, Calif. ... daughter of Jeff and Cheryl Kayla Marie Hensley ... born Dec. 11, 1988, in Durham, Calif. ... daughter of Jeff and Cheryl Hensley ... has a younger sister, Tonya ... majoring in elementary education.Hensley ... has a younger sister, Tonya ... majoring in elementary education.

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Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD%2008 .103 41 25 58 6 6 1 0 0 0 7 .121 10 1 20 0 .246 0 2 1 1 26 35 10 .8592008 .103 41 25 58 6 6 1 0 0 0 7 .121 10 1 20 0 .246 0 2 1 1 26 35 10 .8592009 .152 27 12 33 4 5 0 0 0 3 5 .152 9 0 13 0 .333 0 0 0 0 19 13 2 .9412009 .152 27 12 33 4 5 0 0 0 3 5 .152 9 0 13 0 .333 0 0 0 0 19 13 2 .9412010 .111 19 6 18 3 2 0 0 0 2 2 .111 3 1 7 0 .273 0 0 1 2 16 2 1 .9472010 .111 19 6 18 3 2 0 0 0 2 2 .111 3 1 7 0 .273 0 0 1 2 16 2 1 .947TOTAL .119 87 43 109 13 13 1 0 0 5 14 .128 22 2 40 0 .278 0 2 2 3 61 50 13 .895TOTAL .119 87 43 109 13 13 1 0 0 5 14 .128 22 2 40 0 .278 0 2 2 3 61 50 13 .895

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Junior season (2010)Appeared in 33 games in her fi rst season at UNCG, mostly as a pinch-runner or pinch-hitter Appeared in 33 games in her fi rst season at UNCG, mostly as a pinch-runner or pinch-hitter started seven games, with fi ve coming at designated player and two in center fi eld hit started seven games, with fi ve coming at designated player and two in center fi eld hit .167 with three doubles and two RBI scored 10 runs and drew four walks was 3-for-3 in .167 with three doubles and two RBI scored 10 runs and drew four walks was 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts was 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs against Delaware on stolen base attempts was 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs against Delaware on Feb. 19 had a walk and an RBI double against Howard on March 5 scored the winning Feb. 19 had a walk and an RBI double against Howard on March 5 scored the winning run against North Carolina A&T on April 22, sliding under the tag on a wild pitch in the bottom run against North Carolina A&T on April 22, sliding under the tag on a wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh to give UNCG the walk-off win had a double, a run and a steal in game two of the seventh to give UNCG the walk-off win had a double, a run and a steal in game two against the Aggies.against the Aggies.

Sophomore season (2009 at Pitt Community College)Sophomore season (2009 at Pitt Community College)Earned All-Region X Conference and Region X All-Tournament honors helped the squad to Earned All-Region X Conference and Region X All-Tournament honors helped the squad to a 27-10 overall record (12-4 Region X) and a spot in the Region X title game hit .316 with a 27-10 overall record (12-4 Region X) and a spot in the Region X title game hit .316 with nine doubles, three triples and 12 RBI scored 29 runs and drew 15 walks led the team nine doubles, three triples and 12 RBI scored 29 runs and drew 15 walks led the team with 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts.with 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts.

Freshman season (2008 at Pitt Community College)Freshman season (2008 at Pitt Community College)Earned All-Region X Conference and Region X All-Tournament honors led the team with a Earned All-Region X Conference and Region X All-Tournament honors led the team with a .345 batting average, 17 doubles and 47 runs scored also had two triples and 22 RBI .345 batting average, 17 doubles and 47 runs scored also had two triples and 22 RBI was 22-for-26 in stolen base attempts.was 22-for-26 in stolen base attempts.

High schoolHigh schoolWas a four-year All-Big 8 Conference performer for coach Brent Pearson at Fike High School Was a four-year All-Big 8 Conference performer for coach Brent Pearson at Fike High School in Wilson, N.C., helping the Demons to four conference championships had Fikes highest in Wilson, N.C., helping the Demons to four conference championships had Fikes highest batting average in both her junior and senior seasons team MVP both seasons At the batting average in both her junior and senior seasons team MVP both seasons At the club level, she played a combined 10 years for the Wilson Diamonds and the Triangle Light-club level, she played a combined 10 years for the Wilson Diamonds and the Triangle Light-ning the Wilson Diamonds won the South Eastern Regional 10u and the 16u World Series ning the Wilson Diamonds won the South Eastern Regional 10u and the 16u World Series was also a two-year all-conference pick in volleyball for Fike, helping the squad to a Big 8 was also a two-year all-conference pick in volleyball for Fike, helping the squad to a Big 8 Conference title in 2007.Conference title in 2007.

PersonalPersonalApril Gail Langley ... born April 12, 1989, in Wilson, N.C. ... daughter of Michael and Gail April Gail Langley ... born April 12, 1989, in Wilson, N.C. ... daughter of Michael and Gail Langley majoring in criminology.Langley majoring in criminology.

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Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD%2008 at Pitt CC2008 at Pitt CC2009 at Pitt CC2009 at Pitt CC2010 .167 33 7 30 10 5 3 0 0 2 8 .267 4 0 11 0 .265 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 .0002010 .167 33 7 30 10 5 3 0 0 2 8 .267 4 0 11 0 .265 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 .000TOTAL .167 33 7 30 10 5 3 0 0 2 8 .267 4 0 11 0 .265 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 .000TOTAL .167 33 7 30 10 5 3 0 0 2 8 .267 4 0 11 0 .265 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 .000

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Junior season (2010)Appeared in a career-high 32 games with nine starts, eight at catcher and one at designated Appeared in a career-high 32 games with nine starts, eight at catcher and one at designated player hit .209 with a career-best fi ve home runs, 12 RBI and a .581 slugging percentage player hit .209 with a career-best fi ve home runs, 12 RBI and a .581 slugging percentage also had a double and drew a career-best fi ve walks all 12 of her RBI and all fi ve home also had a double and drew a career-best fi ve walks all 12 of her RBI and all fi ve home runs came with two outs was UNCGs pinch-hitting specialist, going 6-for-19 (.316) as a runs came with two outs was UNCGs pinch-hitting specialist, going 6-for-19 (.316) as a pinch-hitter three of her fi ve homers came as a pinch-hitter, including a grand slam in pinch-hitter three of her fi ve homers came as a pinch-hitter, including a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning to lead UNCG to an 11-10 win over Liberty on April 7 had a the top of the ninth inning to lead UNCG to an 11-10 win over Liberty on April 7 had a pinch-hit solo homer in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings against Virginia Tech pinch-hit solo homer in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings against Virginia Tech on Feb. 14 had a pinch-hit two-run homer in the seventh against Delaware on Feb. 21 on Feb. 14 had a pinch-hit two-run homer in the seventh against Delaware on Feb. 21 also homered against Marshall and Niagara had a pinch-hit RBI single against NC State also homered against Marshall and Niagara had a pinch-hit RBI single against NC State on March 25.on March 25.

Sophomore season (2009)Sophomore season (2009)Missed a portion of the season with injury appeared in 17 games with two starts, one in Missed a portion of the season with injury appeared in 17 games with two starts, one in right fi eld and one at designated player hit .222 on the season with two hits in nine at bats right fi eld and one at designated player hit .222 on the season with two hits in nine at bats drew two walks had an on-base percentage of .364 scored four runs on the season drew two walks had an on-base percentage of .364 scored four runs on the season had just one fi elding chance on the season, but handled it fl awlessly for a 1.000 fi elding had just one fi elding chance on the season, but handled it fl awlessly for a 1.000 fi elding percentage went 1-for-4 in a start at North Carolina A&T on April 16 was 1-for-2 in a percentage went 1-for-4 in a start at North Carolina A&T on April 16 was 1-for-2 in a start against Liberty on April 29 appeared in several games as a pinch-runner drew a start against Liberty on April 29 appeared in several games as a pinch-runner drew a walk as a pinch-hitter and scored a run against College of Charleston on April 26 scored walk as a pinch-hitter and scored a run against College of Charleston on April 26 scored a run against No. 16 Georgia as a pinch-runner on Feb. 22 scored a run as a pinch-runner a run against No. 16 Georgia as a pinch-runner on Feb. 22 scored a run as a pinch-runner against No. 16 North Carolina on Feb. 25 scored as a pinch-runner against North Carolina against No. 16 North Carolina on Feb. 25 scored as a pinch-runner against North Carolina Central on April 7.Central on April 7.

Freshman season (2008)Freshman season (2008)Played in 27 contests with 13 starts ... saw action in the outfi eld, behind the plate and at Played in 27 contests with 13 starts ... saw action in the outfi eld, behind the plate and at designated player ... hit .170 on the season with a triple and a home run ... had three RBI ... designated player ... hit .170 on the season with a triple and a home run ... had three RBI ... earned two walks ... was 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts ... made just one error in 27 chances earned two walks ... was 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts ... made just one error in 27 chances for a .963 fi elding percentage ... caught one runner trying to steal ... had two multi-hit games, for a .963 fi elding percentage ... caught one runner trying to steal ... had two multi-hit games, coming in back-to-back games against Coastal Carolina at the JU/Best Western Invitational coming in back-to-back games against Coastal Carolina at the JU/Best Western Invitational in Jacksonville, Fla. ... was 2-for-2 against the Chanticleers on Feb. 9, then went 2-for-4 with in Jacksonville, Fla. ... was 2-for-2 against the Chanticleers on Feb. 9, then went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple against Coastal the next day ... was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run against an RBI triple against Coastal the next day ... was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run against Towson on March 1.Towson on March 1.

High schoolHigh schoolFour-year catcher for Kirk Hall at Barbers Hill HS in Mont Belview, Texas ... four-time all-dis-Four-year catcher for Kirk Hall at Barbers Hill HS in Mont Belview, Texas ... four-time all-dis-trict selection ... two-time selection to SoutheastTexas.coms All-Southeast Texas team ... trict selection ... two-time selection to SoutheastTexas.coms All-Southeast Texas team ... also saw time in the outfi eld and was an all-area selection at the position ... led the Eagles to also saw time in the outfi eld and was an all-area selection at the position ... led the Eagles to regional championships in 2005 and 2006 ... team advanced to the state fi nals twice (2005, regional championships in 2005 and 2006 ... team advanced to the state fi nals twice (2005, 2006) ... competed with the Texas Storm DeMarini out of Bellaire, Texas ... helped the Storm 2006) ... competed with the T