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SUU Softball 2012 Media GUide 1

Table of Contents

University

name of school: Southern Utah University

City/Zip: Cedar City, Utah 84720

Founded: 1897

enrollment: 8,066

nickname: Thunderbirds

Colors: Scarlet and White

Facility: Centrum Arena

Capacity: 5,300

Affiliation: NCAA Division I

Conference: The Summit League

AdministrAtion

President: Dr. Michael T. Benson

Athletic director: Ken Beazer

Asst. Ad/Business manager: Jason Norris

Assoc. Ad/sports medicine: Ricky Mendini

Assoc. Ad/Compliance: Todd Brown

Asst. Ad/media relations: Neil Gardner

Asst. sid (volleyball Contact): Kyle Cottam

Address: 203 Harris Center, 351 W. University Blvd

Office Phone: 435-586-7752

Fax: 435-865-8037

Cell Phone: 435-817-7702

Coaching staff

Head coach: Kyle Magnusson

Alma mater: Olivet Nazarene, 1993

record at sUU: 25-34 (2nd year)

Career record: Same

Assistant coach: Marc Benjamin

Alma mater: Utah, 1994

Assistant coach: Diana Phillips

Alma mater: Utah, 2009

2011 season summary

record: 25-34

Conference (Finish): 14-10 (4th)

Letterwinners r/L: 12/10

starters r/L: 4/5

Pitchers r/L: 2/2

newcomers: 9

The SUU Softball Media Guide was designed, written and edited by Asst. Athletics

Media Relations Dir. Kyle Cottam with assistance by the Athletics Media Relations

staff at Southern Utah University.

Pictures were provided by SUU photo services and courtesy of the Cedar City/

Iron County Visitor’s Bureau.

Media Guide CreditS

Suu Softball 2012 QuiCk faCtS

CredentiALs

Request for media credentials for games held in Cedar City should be made no later than two days prior to the game. To request cre-dentials or arrange as interview with an SUU player or head coach Kyle Magnusson, contact the SUU Media Relations Office at: (435) 586-7752 or at: [email protected].

mediA serviCes

Kathryn Berg Field has limited working space for media. Because of a smaller space, all media personnel must request a credential for the season.

interview PoLiCies

During the week: To arrange and interview with a player and/or coach, please contact the SUU Athletic Media Relations Office at (435) 586-7752 and a time convenient to both parties will be ar-ranged. No player interviews will be granted on game day prior to the game.

Game day: SUU head coach Kyle Magnusson will be available for post-game interviews 10-15 minutes after the game, as per NCAA rules regarding the mandatory “cool-off” period.

SUU players may be interviewed at their option after the NCAA mandated “cool-off” period and will be arranged by a member of SUU’s Athletic Media Relations staff.

Requests for interviews with opposing players and coaches must be arranged through that school’s SID office, according to that school’s interview policies.

Media poliCieS

SUU Coaching Staff 2-3

2012 Roster 4

Player bios 5-15

2011 combined stats 16

2011 conference stats 17

2011 results 18

Record book 19-26

this is sUU 27-34

SUU athletic achievements 28

SUU athletic administration 29

President Michael T. Benson 30-31

Southern Utah University 32-33

SUU academics 34

table of ContentS

Kyle NewhouseMedia Relations

Kyle CottamMedia Relations

Neil GardnerAsst. AD/Media Relations

SUU Softball 2012 Media GUide

Kyle Magnusson was named the head coach of Southern Utah University soft-ball in the summer of 2010, becoming the ninth head coach of the program in its history.

In 2011, Magnusson opened his first season by leading the Thunderbirds to the Summit League Championships as the No. 4 seed. The team also earned 25 wins, more than doubling the winning total of the 2010 squad.

Magnusson comes to Cedar City after stops at the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College and Hunter High School (West Valley). Most notably, Magnusson has been a member of the U.S. National fast-pitch team, playing in international tournaments from 2000-2009.

In his two seasons at the University of Utah, Magnusson served as an assistant coach and co-head coach, leading the Utes to a Mountain West tournament championship in 2006. Utah went on to advance to the finals at the NCAA Regionals, but fell to Texas in the championship game.

At Salt Lake Community College, Magnusson laid the ground work of the Bruins’ first appearance at the NJCAA World Se-ries in 2003.

Magnusson began his coaching career with Hunter High School, turning around a program and leading the Wolver-ines to three consecutive second-place region finishes. HHS also recorded its best finish at the state tournament under Magnusson, finishing fifth in 2003.

He was originally drawn to Utah to join the prestigious Larry Miller Toyota fast-pitch team in 1994. The team finished second in the ISC in 1995 while Magnusson earned several individual accolades, including three-time ISC all-World team and five-time ASA Major All-American citations.

Magnusson recently retired from the Men’s U.S. National team where he helped his teams to a gold-medal finish in 2002 in Guatemala, a silver-medal finish at the Pan-Am Games in 2003 and a bronze-medal finish in South Africa in 2000. He has also helped his club fast-pitch teams to three ASA National Championships, including titles in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

Magnusson has continued to make an impact on the interna-tional softball scene as he was named one of only 21 coach-es in the nation to the 2011-12 USA Softball National Coaches pool, including head coaches from BYU, Arizona State, Ala-bama, Oregon, San Diego State and Southern Mississippi.

Magnusson graduated from Olivet Nazarene in 1993 with a degree in business administration.

Coaching Staff

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Coaching Staff

Marc Benjamin “Benji” will enter his first year as an assistant coach with Southern Utah in 2011.

Head coach Kyle Magnusson and Benjamin have already worked together in the past, playing together on the Larry H. Miller men’s fast pitch for five years. Benjamin also played men’s fast pitch internationally with stints in New Zealand and Australia.

Benjamin honed his skills on the diamond as a baseball player in college, play-ing second base at the University of Utah after a pair of all-conference seasons at Cerritos Junior College. At Utah, Benjamin carried a .317 average from the plate with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs and 55 RBI. During his senior season he finished in the top ten of the Western Athletic Conference with 15 stolen bases, totaling 29 in his career. Benjamin graduated from the Univer-

sity of Utah with a degree in political science in 1994.

Baseball and softball runs in the family for Benjamin as his brother, Mike, played 13 years in the major leagues, spending time in the Giants, Phillies, Red Sox and Pirates organizations.

Diana Phillips will enter her first season as an assistant coach with SUU softball when the team takes to the diamond in 2011.

Phillips came to Southern Utah University, following coaching stints at Colorado Northwest Community College, Salt Lake Community College, the University of Utah and Taylorsville High School. Phillips served as an assistant at each institu-tion, most recently as the top assistant at CNCC.

Prior to coaching, Phillips was a four-time all-conference and two-time all-re-gion performer on the softball field for the University of Utah. Phillips was a four-year starter in center field for the Utes and led the team from the plate three of four years. During her junior and senior years, Phillips hit close to the .400 mark, leading the team in hits, doubles, triples and stolen bases. During her sopho-more season the Utes captured the Mountain West Conference tournament title, advancing to the NCAA regionals.

Phillips graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in accounting.

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2012 Roster

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00 Madison Resley 1B R/R 5-11 So. Salina, Kan. (Salina HS)1 Cora Cordova INF R/R 5-6 So. San Diego, Calif. (Valhalla HS)5 Kadi Henderson UT R/R 5-3 So. Vancouver, Wash. (Union HS)7 Heather Black P R/R 5-10 Sr. Lancaster, Calif. (Snow College)9 Megan Gurski P L/R 5-8 Fr. Saskatoon, Sask. (Bethlehem Cath. HS)11 Ariel Morbeck UT R/R 5-7 Jr. Sierra Vista, Ariz. (Buena HS)12 Terysa Dyer UT L/R 5-8 So. West Jordan, Utah (Copper Hills HS)13 Ashley Ostler P R/R 5-7 Fr. Syracuse, Utah (Syracuse HS)14 Tessa Loewen INF L/R 5-3 Fr. Abbotsford, B.C. (Yale Secondary School)15 Haylee Hoch UT R/R 5-9 Sr. Roy, Utah (Univ. of Utah)16 Kylee Schmitke OF R/R 5-3 Fr. Salt Lake City, Utah (Juan Diego HS)17 Mikkel Griffin INF R/R 5-5 Jr. St. George, Utah (College of S. Idaho)20 Mallory Hyland-Wilkinson OF L/R 5-8 Jr. Murray, Utah (Snow College)21 Danielle Axe P L/L 5-8 Jr. Missoula, Mont. (Mesa State)23 Kelsey Bryant INF R/R 5-11 Jr. Surrey, B.C. (College of S. Idaho)25 Katie Olinger C R/R 5-4 Jr. Yucaipa, Calif. (Yucaipa HS)43 Amber Marlett P R/R 5-7 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Rancho HS) 44 Marqi Gray C R/R 5-9 Jr. Taylorsville, Utah (Salt Lake CC)

Head coach: Kyle MagnussonAssistant coaches: Marc Benjamin, Diana Phillipsvolunteer assistant coach: Paige Affleck

2012 roster By stAte

KansasMadison Resley

CaliforniaHeather BlackCora CordovaKatie Olinger

CanadaKelsey BryantMegan GurskiTessa Loewen

washingtonKadi Henderson

ArizonaAriel Morbeck

UtahTerysa DyerMarqi Gray

Mikkel GriffinHaylee HochAshley Ostler

Kylee SchmitkeMallory Hyland-Wilkinson

montanaDanielle Axe

nevadaAmber Marlett

2012 roster By Position

PitchersDanielle Axe

Heather BlackMegan GurskiAmber MarlettAshley Ostler

CatchersMarqi Gray

Katie Olinger

InfieldKelsey Bryant

Cora CordovaKadi HendersonMadison Resley

OutfieldTerysa Dyer

Mikkel GriffinMallory Hyland-Wilkinson

Kylee Schmitke

UtilityAriel MorbeckTessa LoewenHaylee Hoch

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2011: Appeared in 26

games with 21 starts ...

second on the pitching

staff in wins (4), innings

pitched (102.0) and

strikeouts (47) ... threw

four complete games ...

recorded a season-high

five strikeouts in South-

ern Utah’s 2-1 defeat at

South Dakota State on

April 8.

Before sUU: Played one season at Mesa State Col-

lege, appearing in four games with two starts in the

circle for the Mavericks ... finished the year with a

0-1 record and 6.56 ERA in only 5.1 innings ... aver-

aged a strikeout every fourth batter with five strike-

outs in 20 opponent at bats.

Prep: Earned all-conference honors as a utility

player at Sentenial and Hellgate High Schools in

Missoula, Montana ... member of .300 hitters club ...

also earned a varsity letter in cross country.

Personal: Parents are Jim and Kathi Axe ... majoring

in athletic training.

2012 Player Bios

Danielle Axe • #21Jr. • LHP • L/L • Missoula, Mont. • Mesa State

2011: Second-team

all-Summit League ...

Summit League all-Tour-

nament team ... led the

SUU pitching staff with

18 wins, five shutouts,

four saves, 230.2 innings

pitched, 188 strikeouts

and holding opponents

to a .271 batting av-

erage ... recorded a

season-high 15 strikeouts

in SUU’s 2-1 victory over

South Dakota State on April 9 ... threw a season-

high 11.0 innings in Southern Utah’s 4-3 victory over

North Dakota State on April 30.

Before sUU: Played two years at Snow College,

earning Defensive Player of the Year and two-time

SWAC all-tournament team honors ... helped the

Badgers to a third-place finish, pitching 32 of 35

innings in the team’s conference tournament run

... finished the 2010 season with an overall record

of 14-17 with a 2.97 ERA and 174 strikeouts in 209.2

innings pitched.

Prep: Two-sport letter winner at Lancaster High

School with letters in softball and volleyball ...

helped the Eagles to a pair of Golden League

championships ... three-time all-Golden League

honoree with two first-team plaudits ... named

Most Improved Offensive Player of the Year ... also

earned first-team all-Golden Leage and MVP hon-

ors on the volleyball court, leading the Eagles to a

league championship ... four-year scholar athlete

... earned Scholar Athlete of the Year honors as a

senior.

Personal: Parents are Gary and Judy Black ... major-

ing in athletic training.

Heather Black • #7Sr. • RHP • R/R • Lancaster, Calif. • Snow College

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Before sUU: Played

two years at the Col-

lege of Southern Idaho,

leading the team to a

pair of second-place

conference finishes ...

two-time second-team

all-conference selection

... 2010 first-team all-

region tournament team

honoree.

Prep: Mutli-sport ath-

lete at Sullivan Heights HS, competing in volleyball,

soccer, softball, baseball and track & field ... also

played for Bristish Columbia in 2007 and 2009, lead-

ing the team to a pair of gold medals in Edmonton

and Prince Edward Island.

Personal: Parents are Judy and Ray Bryant ... major-

ing in physical education with a teaching/coach-

ing emphasis ... member of the Canadian National

team pool.

Kelsey Bryant • #23Jr. • INF • R/R • Surrey, B.C. • College of S. Idaho



hit .261 from the plate

with three doubles, one

home run and eight RBI

... tallied two RBI against

Western Illinois on March

18, helping the T-Birds

score four runs in the

bottom of the seventh

for the 10-9 victory ...

recorded six multi-hit

games, including a

streak of three consecutive contests ... logged a hit-

ting streak of seven consecutive games.

Prep: Thee-year letter winner in softball with two

varsity letters in golf at Valhalla High School ... hit

.409 with 14 doubles, three triples and one home

run with 30 RBI in 101 at bats ... three-time Union

Tribune all-academic fastpitch team ... two-time

defensive player of the year ... earned first-team all-

East County and two second-team all-Grossmont

Hills fastpitch team honors.

Personal: Parents are Rita and Bob Cordova ...

majoring in physical education and human perfor-

mance.

Cora Cordova • #1So. • INF • R/R • San Diego, Calif. • Valhalla HS

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2011: Appeared in six

games with four starts

... recorded five hits in

ten at bats during the

year, including a pair of

doubles and a home run

... home run came on

her first collegiate at bat.

Prep: Four-year letter

winner in softball at

Copper Hills High School

... also earned letters in

basketball (three), tennis (two) and track & field

... three-time first-team all Region with a second-

team honor in 2008 ... first-team all-state (Salt Lake

Tribune) and second-team all-state (Deseret News)

honors as a senior ... honorable mention all-state

(Deseret News) honors as a junior ... Copper Hills

2010 Female Athlete of the Year ... CHHS Sterling

Scholar in English.

Personal: Parents are Denise LaSalle and Ryan Dyer

... majoring in English.

Terysa Dyer • #12So. • OF • L/R • West Jordan, Utah • Copper Hills HS

Before sUU: Played one

year at Salt Lake Com-

munity College, helping

the Bruins to the NJCAA

softball championship

tournament ... also

helped SLCC to a region

championship while

earning academic all-

region accolades as an

individual.


winner at Taylorsville High School ... helped the War-

riors to the 2007 Utah state title and four consecu-

tive region titles ... two-time all-state and all-region

honoree ... also lettered in basketball and volley-

ball.

Personal: Parents are Dave and Lana Gray ... ma-

joring in outdoor recreation.

Marqi Gray • #44Jr. • C • R/R • Taylorsville, Utah • Salt Lake CC

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Before sUU: Played two

seasons at the Col-

lege of Southern Idaho

... helped the team

to a pair of runner-up

finishes at the confer-

ence level ... two-time

all-region honoree ...

two-time junior college

all-American ... two-time

all-tournament team

honoree ... broke the

single-season home run

and batting average record with 28 in 2011 and

a .480 clip at the plate in 2010 ... also holds career

records at CSI in home runs (48) and career batting

average (.478).

Prep: Four-year letter winner in softball at Dixie HS

while also lettering in soccer and basketball ...

four-time all-region honoree and two-time all-state

accolade winner ... three-time all-tournament team

honoree ... set the Utah state single-season home

run and RBI record as a junior.

Personal: Parents are Mark and Trudi Griffin ... major-

ing in psychology.

Mikkel Griffin • #17Jr. • OF • R/R • St. George, Utah • College of S. Idaho

Prep: Attended Bethle-

hem HS, but recorded

most of her softball

experience at the club

level ... led the Saska-

toon Lasers to a pair of

Bantam Girls Western

Canadian champion-

ships in 2009 and 2010,

earning an individual

honor as the top pitcher

in 2010 ... also named

to the all-star team as a

pitcher at the 2009 tournament ... member of team

Canada’s U16 national team in 2009 ... 2009 Sas-

katchewan Softball Female Athlete of the Year.

Personal: Parents are Barry Gurski and Corina

Poochay ... majoring in communication with an

emphasis in journalism.

Megan Gurski • #8Fr. • RHP • L/R •Saskatoon, Sask. • Bethlehem Catholic HS

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hit four doubles, three

home runs and record-

ed 15 RBI in 56 at bats ...

tallied a season-best five

RBI, including a game-

winning three-run home

run in Southern Utah’s

13-12 victory over IUPUI

on April 23.


winner in softball and three-year letter winner in vol-

leyball at Union High Schoool ... helped the Titans

to back-to-back region and league championships

in 2009 and 2010 ... UHS went on to capture the dis-

trict championship in 2010 ... three-time first-team all

league honoree with second-team all-state honors

in 2010 and honorable mention all-state honors in

2009 ... three-year team captain.

Personal: Parents are Bill and Tracy Henderson ...

majoring in physical education with a coaching/

teaching emphasis.

Kadi Henderson • #5So. • INF • R/R • Vancouver, Wash. • Union HS

2011: Appeared and

started in 53 games

during the season ...

fifth on the team with a

.269 average from the

plate ... second on the

team with 11 doubles

and 27 RBI ... finished the

year with 45 hits, 21 runs

and four home runs ...

recorded nine multi-hit

games and six multi-RBI

games ... second on

the team with an 11-game hitting streak during the

year.

Before sUU: Played two season at the University of

Utah ... appeared in 38 games with 11 starts ... tal-

lied three doubles and four RBI in 47 at bats.

Prep: Four-year letter winner in softball at Fremont

High School ... all-time Utah high school leader in

career home runs (21) ... two-time all-state and

all-region at FHS ... three-time all-area selection ...

helped the Silver Wolves to a state championship in

2005 ... led FHS in home runs for three seasons while

leading the team in RBI in two.

Personal: Parents are Dave and Jan Hoch ... major-

ing in physical education.

Haylee Hoch • #15Sr. • UT • R/R • Roy, Utah • University of Utah

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Before sUU: Played

two season at Snow

College under head

coach Chad Larsen ...

helped the Badgers to a

third-place conference

finish in 2010 ... two-time

all-region selection with

second-team honors

in 2010 and first-team

honors in 2011 ... named

Snow College’s Rookie

of the Year in 2010 ...

named to the Dean’s List in both years at Snow

while also serving as the team captain in 2010 and

2011 ... led the conference in triples during her

freshman year.

Prep: Four-year letter winner at Murray HS under

head coach Lisa Parker ... led the Spartans to four

consecutive region championships, a state runner-

up finish in 2006 and 2008 and a state title in 2007 ...

second-team all-region selection in 2009 in addi-

tion to being named to the all-tournament team

and the high school all-star team ... two-year team

captain ... also lettered in volleyball.

Personal: Parents are Matt and Michelle Hyland ...

majoring in secondary education.

Mallory Hyland-Wilkinson • #20Jr. • OF • L/R • Murray, Utah • Snow College

Prep/Club: Played club

with the Surrey Storm,

helping the team to a

pair of runner-up finishes

at the national level ...

also led the team to

three provincial titles ...

three-time member of

the Canadian Junior Na-

tional team, helping the

team to a sixth-place fin-

ish in the Czech Repub-

lic and a second-place

finish in Colombia ... will play for the Canadian

Junior National team in 2011 when the team travels

to South Africa.

Personal: Parents are Edward and Blondine Loewen

... majoring in nursing.

Tessa Loewen • #14Fr. • UT • L/R • Abbotsford, B.C. • Yale Secondary

2012 Player Bios

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Prep: Played at Rancho

HS under head coach

Michelle Van Buren ...

helped the team to a

conference champion-

ship in 2011 ... four-time

first-team all-conference

honoree and two-time

first-team all-region

selection ... also earned

her team’s golden bat

award (2009, 2010,

2011), coaches’ award

(2011) and Pitcher of the Year award (2011) ... also

lettered in volleyball.

Personal: Parents are James and Lynn Marlett ...

majoring in athletic training.

Amber Marlett • #43Fr. • RHP • R/R • Las Vegas, Nev. • Rancho HS



recorded two doubles

and 11 RBI ... carried a

four-game hitting streak

early in the year.


games with 45 starts dur-

ing the year ... finished

fourth on the team with

a .294 average while tal-

lying 35 hits, including a

pair of doubles ... finished the year with 12 RBI and

17 runs.

Prep: Graduate of Buena High School where she

helped Coach Mike Tamooka’s Colts to three

region titles as well as a runner-up finish in the state

tournament her sophomore season ... batted .248

with six doubles, two tripes, two home runs, 20 RBI

and scored 17 runs her senior season when both

of her home runs were game-winning grand slams

... set the school record with eight RBI in a game ...

team ranked among the nation’s top-5 in GPA all

three of her seasons at BHS.

Personal: Parents are Janice and Tony Morbeck ...

plans to major in forensic science.

Ariel Morbeck • #11Jr. • UT • R/R • Sierra Vista, Ariz. • Buena HS

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hit .215 from the plate

with 14 hits, including

three doubles and log-

ging five RBI ... record

two RBI in Southern

Utah’s 7-4 defeat at

Oakland on April 16

... had a pair of three-

game hitting streaks

during the season.

2010: Appeared in 30 games with 10 starts dur-

ing the year ... hit .282 from the plate with 11 hits,

including two doubles and a triple in 39 at bats.

Prep: Graduate of Yucaipa High School where she

was a two-time second-team all-league selection

for coach Dave Kivett’s Thunderbirds ... batted .311

with 10 doubles, two triples and 16 RBI her senior

season ... a four-year honor roll student, member

of CSF, and earned the English Award ... Coach’s

Award winner in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Parents are Cheryl and Jeff Olinger ...

plans to major in nursing.

Katie Olinger • #25Jr. • C • R/R • Yucaipa, Calif. • Yucaipa HS


winner in basketball and

softball at Syracuse HS ...

also earned three letters

in volleyball ... helped

the Titans to a region

title in softball in 2010

... three-time first-team

all-state and all-region

selection in the circle ...

helped her club team,

Utah Sting, to a state

runner-up finish ... mem-

ber of the girl’s basketball team that captured the

state title in 2010 ... two-time academic all-state.

Personal: Parents are Greg and Darcy Ostler ... ma-

joring in biology/pre-med ... graduated in the top

10 percent at SHS ... member of the National Honor

Society.

Ashley Ostler • #14Fr. • RHP • R/R • Syracuse, Utah • Syracuse HS

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2011: Summit League

all-Tournament team ...

appeared in 55 games

with 54 starts ... second

on the team in home

runs (8) and RBI (27) ...

third on the team with

71 total bases ... hit .265

from the plate with sev-

en doubles ... recorded

six multi-hit games and

eight multi-RBI games ...

longest hitting streak dur-

ing 2011 was five games.

Prep: Four-year letter winner in softball at Salina

High School South ... helped the Cougars to four

consecutive region championships ... earned first-

team all-league, first-team all-state, league MVP

and Offensive Player of the Year accolades ... final-

ist for the Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year.

Personal: Parents are Kelly and Karen Resley ... ma-

joring in pre-nursing.

Madison Resley • #00So. • INF • R/R • Salina, Kan. • Salina HS

Prep: Three-year letter

winner at Juan Diego

Catholic HS ... helped

the Soaring Eagles to a

region title during her se-

nior year ... earned three

consecutive all-state

and all-region honors ...

led JDHS in stolen bases

each of her three years

and also led the team in

batting average during

her senior year.

Personal: Parents are Craig and Marni Schmitke ...

majoring in criminal justice ... graduated with aca-

demic honors.

Kylee Schmitke • #16Fr. • OF • R/R • Salt Lake City, Utah • Juan Diego Cath. HS

2012 Player Bios

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Record: 25-34 Home: 9-8 Away: 6-20 Neutral: 10-6 Summit: 14-10

Player 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%Terysa Dyer .500 6-4 10 1 5 2 0 1 2 10 1.000 2 0 3 0 .583 0 0 0-0 5 0 0 1.000

Heather Richardson .292 57-57 161 28 47 8 0 5 19 70 .435 22 4 34 1 .388 1 3 5-6 246 36 7 .976

Jenavieve Purcell .287 52-52 174 31 50 3 2 0 11 57 .328 12 2 31 0 .340 0 4 8-14 40 1 1 .976

Aly Daniels .285 59-58 179 35 51 14 2 4 21 81 .453 19 10 21 2 .379 3 0 9-13 110 163 16 .945

Haylee Hoch .269 53-53 167 21 45 11 0 4 27 68 .407 8 4 48 0 .317 1 4 1-1 23 3 1 .963

Madison Resley .265 55-54 151 15 40 7 0 8 27 71 .470 18 7 37 2 .369 0 1 0-0 114 6 6 .952

Nicole Huntsman .262 43-39 107 10 28 6 0 3 16 43 .402 12 4 17 0 .355 1 1 0-0 294 12 4 .987

Cora Cordova .261 42-31 92 13 24 3 0 1 8 30 .326 5 1 9 2 .306 0 0 1-1 56 53 9 .924

Darleen Fernandez .241 58-57 166 24 40 9 0 11 39 82 .494 23 4 47 3 .345 1 2 0-0 49 140 11 .945

Katie Olinger .215 35-27 65 3 14 3 0 0 5 17 .262 11 5 16 0 .370 0 3 0-0 22 1 4 .852

Brittany Henderson .206 31-24 68 11 14 4 1 2 15 26 .382 8 2 11 0 .308 0 1 0-0 78 5 1 .988

Kadi Henderson .196 21-18 56 7 11 4 0 3 15 24 .429 3 0 12 1 .237 0 0 0-0 13 18 4 .886

Ariel Morbeck .196 24-16 46 5 9 2 0 0 0 11 .239 3 0 21 0 .245 0 1 0-0 19 2 2 .913

Stephanie DeJesus .183 41-22 60 12 11 0 0 0 3 11 .183 7 1 16 0 .279 0 0 1-1 57 39 8 .923

Kara Bendt .174 12-6 23 3 4 1 0 0 1 5 .217 1 0 3 1 .208 0 0 0-1 7 5 2 .857

Sami Jo Parry .125 46-13 48 7 6 0 0 0 1 6 .125 4 2 17 0 .222 0 0 2-2 18 3 2 .913

Courtney Fick .000 15-0 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 3 0 .143 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000

Danielle Swopes .000 5-0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 0 1 .500

Totals .252 59-59 1581 231 399 77 5 42 210 612 .387 159 46 348 12 .337 7 20 27-39 1169 581 87 .953

Opponents .303 59-59 1605 316 486 80 10 47 265 727 .453 201 23 263 21 .387 8 37 67-89 1193 454 73 .958

LOB - Team (391), Opp (391). DPs turned - Team (34), Opp (23). IBB - Team (1), FERNANDEZ 1.

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHAHeather Black 3.28 18-18 46 34 25 5/1 4 230.2 246 137 108 87 188 35 5 26 908 .271 21 11 0 4 16

Danielle Axe 4.67 4-12 26 21 4 0/1 0 102.0 139 96 68 65 47 23 4 7 433 .321 18 7 9 1 13

Bubba Kearns 8.48 2-2 15 1 1 0/0 0 33.0 58 46 40 20 8 16 0 8 155 .374 8 2 0 2 3

Kara Bendt 9.92 1-2 15 3 0 0/0 0 24.0 43 37 34 29 20 6 1 6 109 .394 4 3 3 1 5

Totals 4.49 25-34 59 59 30 6/1 4 389.2 486 316 250 201 263 80 10 47 1605 .303 51 23 12 8 37

Opponents 2.87 34-25 59 59 28 5/1 3 397.2 399 231 163 159 348 77 5 42 1581 .252 31 46 3 7 20

PB - Team (23), RICHARDSON 17, B. HENDERSON 4, FICK 1, OLINGER 1, Opp (6). SBA/ATT - RICHARDSON (43-60), BLACK (36-49), AXE (24-31), B. HENDERSON (17-20),

OLINGER (6-7), KEARNS (3-5), BENDT (4-4), MORBECK (1-1).

2011 Overall Statistics

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Record: 14-10 Home: 8-4 Away: 6-6

Player 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%Terysa Dyer 1.000 1-1 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 2.000 1 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000

Brittany Henderson .385 9-5 13 4 5 1 1 2 10 14 1.077 4 1 4 0 .556 0 1 0-0 21 1 0 1.000

Jenavieve Purcell .346 21-21 78 16 27 2 1 0 5 31 .397 7 0 8 0 .400 0 2 5-9 16 0 1 .941

Nicole Huntsman .344 23-21 61 8 21 6 0 2 12 33 .541 7 3 7 0 .437 0 1 0-0 184 6 2 .990

Darleen Fernandez .300 24-24 70 16 21 6 0 5 20 42 .600 15 2 14 2 .437 0 1 0-0 20 55 7 .915

Aly Daniels .280 24-24 82 20 23 7 0 2 4 36 .439 6 4 8 1 .355 1 0 2-2 41 69 9 .924

Heather Richardson .277 24-24 65 17 18 5 0 1 6 26 .400 13 3 10 0 .420 0 3 2-3 125 20 3 .980

Madison Resley .262 23-23 65 5 17 2 0 3 14 28 .431 10 3 16 1 .385 0 1 0-0 19 2 2 .913

Cora Cordova .255 19-17 51 5 13 2 0 0 5 15 .294 2 1 3 1 .296 0 0 1-1 23 34 6 .905

Kadi Henderson .250 10-9 32 5 8 3 0 3 13 20 .625 0 0 6 1 .250 0 0 0-0 10 6 1 .941

Haylee Hoch .247 23-23 77 13 19 6 0 1 15 28 .364 4 1 24 0 .289 1 3 0-0 12 1 1 .929

Katie Olinger .229 17-14 35 1 8 2 0 0 5 10 .286 3 3 7 0 .341 0 0 0-0 5 0 2 .714

Ariel Morbeck .125 7-2 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .125 0 0 5 0 .125 0 0 0-0 2 0 1 .667

Stephanie DeJesus .111 14-3 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .111 1 0 1 0 .200 0 0 0-0 9 5 1 .933

Sami Jo Parry .053 23-5 19 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .053 1 1 8 0 .143 0 0 1-1 5 1 0 1.000

Kara Bendt .000 4-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0-1 0 0 0 .000

Courtney Fick .000 8-0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 2 0 .200 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000

Danielle Swopes .000 2-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Totals .274 24-24 675 121 185 44 2 19 109 290 .430 75 22 123 7 .364 2 12 11-17 500 247 37 .953

Opponents .284 24-24 680 116 193 39 4 17 101 291 .428 63 9 130 8 .351 4 12 24-36 497 207 35 .953

LOB - Team (168), Opp (152). DPs turned - Team (10), Opp (10). IBB - Team (1), FERNANDEZ 1.

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHADanielle Axe 3.12 2-2 9 7 2 0/0 0 42.2 45 28 19 18 23 7 1 2 172 .262 7 1 1 1 4

Heather Black 3.15 11-6 21 16 13 2/0 2 109.0 116 59 49 32 99 22 2 9 433 .268 10 6 0 2 7

Kara Bendt 12.00 1-1 4 1 0 0/0 0 7.0 14 12 12 5 6 1 1 4 35 .400 1 1 1 0 1

Bubba Kearns 14.88 0-1 4 0 0 0/0 0 8.0 18 17 17 8 2 9 0 2 40 .450 3 1 0 1 0

Totals 4.07 14-10 24 24 15 2/0 2 166.2 193 116 97 63 130 39 4 17 680 .284 21 9 2 4 12

Opponents 3.55 10-14 24 24 8 0/0 0 165.2 185 121 84 75 123 44 2 19 675 .274 20 22 1 2 12

PB - Team (8), RICHARDSON 7, FICK 1, Opp (4). SBA/ATT - RICHARDSON (21-31), BLACK (15-24), AXE (7-9), B. HENDERSON (3-4), BENDT (2-2), KEARNS (0-1).

2011 Conference Statistics

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Game date opposing team score r-h-e r-h-e inns overall summit Pitcher Attend timeFeb 10, 2011 at Hawaii 1-9 L 1-5-0 9-7-0 5 0-1-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 0-1) 768 1:30Feb 11, 2011 vs UC Davis 2-4 L 2-6-2 4-7-1 7 0-2-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-1) 817 2:11Feb 11, 2011 vs Texas State 0-9 L 0-1-3 9-12-0 6 0-3-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 0-2) 817 2:30Feb 12, 2011 at Hawaii 1-5 L 1-2-0 5-5-0 7 0-4-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-2) 1192 2:11Feb 12, 2011 vs Texas State W 1-0 1-5-1 0-5-1 7 1-4-0 0-0-0 BLACK (W 1-2) 1192 1:57Feb 18, 2011 vs Sam Houston St. W 2-0 2-4-1 0-1-1 7 2-4-0 0-0-0 BLACK (W 2-2) 0 1:27Feb 18, 2011 vs Oklahoma 3-8 L 3-6-1 8-9-2 7 2-5-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-3) 457 2:06Feb 19, 2011 at New Mexico St. 5-10 L 5-12-1 10-9-3 7 2-6-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 2-3) 0 1:50Feb 19, 2011 vs Louisiana-Monroe W 10-7 10-14-4 7-7-5 (8) 3-6-0 0-0-0 BLACK (W 3-3) 340 2:31Feb 20, 2011 at New Mexico St. 1-6 L 1-3-0 6-8-2 7 3-7-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-4) 344 2:04Feb 22, 2011 vs Tennessee 1-10 L 1-4-1 10-10-0 5 3-8-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-5) 106 1:18Feb 22, 2011 at UNLV 3-4 L 3-6-3 4-6-4 7 3-9-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 3-4) 166 1:51Mar 04, 2011 at Boise State 3-7 L 3-5-1 7-10-2 7 3-10-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 3-5) 101 2:04Mar 04, 2011 at Boise State 0-12 L 0-0-2 12-9-0 5 3-11-0 0-0-0 AXE (L 0-6) 205 1:25Mar 05, 2011 vs Seattle W 12-10 12-9-0 10-15-1 7 4-11-0 0-0-0 BLACK (W 4-5) 0 2:23Mar 05, 2011 at Boise State 0-2 L 0-5-0 2-6-1 7 4-12-0 0-0-0 BENDT (L 0-1) 250 2:13Mar 06, 2011 vs Seattle W 8-7 8-13-1 7-13-1 (8) 5-12-0 0-0-0 KEARNS (W 1-0) 0 2:21Mar 09, 2011 Utah 3-5 L 3-6-2 5-10-3 7 5-13-0 0-0-0 BLACK (L 4-6) 101 2:11Mar 09, 2011 UTtah 1-10 L 1-4-4 10-13-0 7 5-14-0 0-0-0 KEARNS (L 1-1) 101 1:44Mar 11, 2011 IPFW * W 4-3 4-8-1 3-8-1 7 6-14-0 1-0-0 BLACK (W 5-6) 106 1:56Mar 11, 2011 IPFW * 3-14 L 3-4-1 14-9-1 5 6-15-0 1-1-0 BENDT (L 0-2) 106 1:36Mar 12, 2011 IPFW * W 6-2 6-9-1 2-5-0 7 7-15-0 2-1-0 BLACK (W 6-6) 103 1:50Mar 18, 2011 Western Illinois * W 8-6 8-9-2 6-11-2 7 8-15-0 3-1-0 BLACK (W 7-6) 111 2:04Mar 18, 2011 Western Illinois * W 10-9 10-13-1 9-14-2 7 9-15-0 4-1-0 BLACK (W 8-6) 111 2:19Mar 19, 2011 Western Illinois * 7-11 L 7-11-2 11-18-1 7 9-16-0 4-2-0 KEARNS (L 1-2) 119 2:14Mar 22, 2011 at Dixie State 1-3 L 1-6-1 3-5-2 7 9-17-0 4-2-0 BLACK (L 8-7) 143 1:40Mar 22, 2011 at Dixie State 3-4 L 3-5-4 4-7-0 7 9-18-0 4-2-0 AXE (L 0-7) 132 1:51Mar 25, 2011 at Centenary * W 6-0 6-7-2 0-4-1 7 10-18-0 5-2-0 BLACK (W 9-7) 74 2:00Mar 25, 2011 at Centenary * W 6-1 6-8-1 1-5-2 7 11-18-0 6-2-0 AXE (W 1-7) - 1:35Mar 26, 2011 at Centenary * W 3-0 3-8-1 0-1-2 7 12-18-0 7-2-0 BLACK (W 10-7) 56 1:42Apr 1, 2011 vs Utah Valley W 6-2 6-13-1 2-6-0 7 13-18-0 7-2-0 BLACK (W 11-7) 197 1:40Apr 1, 2011 vs Northern Colorado W 4-0 4-8-0 0-6-2 7 14-18-0 7-2-0 AXE (W 2-7) 171 1:42Apr 02, 2011 vs Northern Colorado W 4-2 4-10-1 2-6-0 7 15-18-0 7-2-0 BLACK (W 12-7) 162 1:47Apr 02, 2011 vs Utah Valley W 5-4 5-7-0 4-11-0 7 16-18-0 7-2-0 KEARNS (W 2-2) 212 1:33Apr 06, 2011 at Brigham Young 1-3 L 1-3-1 3-7-0 (8) 16-19-0 7-2-0 BLACK (L 12-8) - 2:08Apr 06, 2011 at Brigham Young 4-10 L 4-6-2 10-12-0 7 16-20-0 7-2-0 AXE (L 2-8) 519 2:43Apr 08, 2011 at South Dakota St. * W 11-3 11-13-1 3-8-4 7 17-20-0 8-2-0 BLACK (W 13-8) - 1:57Apr 08, 2011 at South Dakota St. * 1-2 L 1-5-3 2-5-0 7 17-21-0 8-3-0 AXE (L 2-9) 112 1:45Apr 09, 2011 at South Dakota St. * W 2-1 2-5-0 1-3-1 7 18-21-0 9-3-0 BLACK (W 14-8) 102 1:45Apr 13, 2011 Dixie State 3-7 L 3-8-1 7-8-1 7 18-22-0 9-3-0 BLACK (L 14-9) - 1:57Apr 13, 2011 Dixie State W 10-1 10-10-2 1-6-1 5 19-22-0 9-3-0 AXE (W 3-9) 97 1:18Apr 15, 2011 at Oakland * 1-2 L 1-4-2 2-7-1 7 19-23-0 9-4-0 BLACK (L 14-10) 0 1:38Apr 15, 2011 at Oakland * W 6-3 6-9-6 3-5-5 7 20-23-0 10-4-0 AXE (W 4-9) 157 2:00Apr 16, 2011 at Oakland * 4-7 L 4-11-2 7-7-2 7 20-24-0 10-5-0 BLACK (L 14-11) 77 1:53Apr 22, 2011 IUPUI * 1-2 L 1-1-0 2-8-1 (9) 20-25-0 10-6-0 BLACK (L 14-12) 113 2:25Apr 23, 2011 IUPUI * W 13-12 13-13-0 12-14-2 7 21-25-0 11-6-0 BENDT (W 1-2) - 2:26Apr 23, 2011 IUPUI * W 13-6 13-13-1 6-15-1 7 22-25-0 12-6-0 BLACK (W 15-12) 100 2:22Apr 27, 2011 at Weber State 4-7 L 4-5-3 7-10-2 7 22-26-0 12-6-0 BLACK (L 15-13) - 1:47Apr 27, 2011 at Weber State 4-12 L 4-7-2 12-15-3 6 22-27-0 12-6-0 AXE (L 4-10) 135 2:00Apr 29, 2011 North Dakota St. * 1-7 L 1-3-2 7-9-0 7 22-28-0 12-7-0 BLACK (L 15-14) - 2:08Apr 29, 2011 North Dakota St. * W 7-6 7-12-2 6-6-3 7 23-28-0 13-7-0 BLACK (W 16-14) 102 2:24Apr 30, 2011 North Dakota St. * W 4-3 4-6-1 3-8-2 (11) 24-28-0 14-7-0 BLACK (W 17-14) 159 2:42May 06, 2011 at UMKC * 2-7 L 2-4-1 7-6-1 7 24-29-0 14-8-0 BLACK (L 17-15) 127 1:33May 07, 2011 at UMKC * 1-4 L 1-3-1 4-9-0 7 24-30-0 14-9-0 BLACK (L 17-16) 132 1:29May 07, 2011 at UMKC * 1-5 L 1-6-3 5-8-0 7 24-31-0 14-10-0 AXE (L 4-11) 132 1:29May 10, 2011 BRIGHAM YOUNG 0-8 L 0-5-1 8-9-0 5 24-32-0 14-10-0 BLACK (L 17-17) 75 1:31May 12, 2011 vs UMKC W 1-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 7 25-32-0 14-10-0 BLACK (W 18-17) 174 1:40May 13, 2011 vs North Dakota State 0-8 L 0-1-3 8-10-0 7 25-33-0 14-10-0 BLACK (L 18-18) 272 1:45May 13, 2011 vs UMKC 3-4 L 3-7-1 4-10-0 7 25-34-0 14-10-0 AXE (L 4-12) 265 2:04

* = Conference game() extra inning game

2011 Results

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Suu Softball reCord book

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HittinGBatting Average (Min. 75 at bats)Player Avg. YearDenise Johnson .405 1993Luann Weston .405 1988Debbie Bone .404 1978Natalie Smith .404 1978Christy Burge .398 1998Lacee LePrey .397 2004Kristen Carmicheal .395 2005Shellie Spencer .388 1987Marci Pratt .381 2006Denise Muir .379 1984

HitsPlayer Hits YearMarci Pratt 83 2006Tiffany Burt 73 2006Lacee LePrey 69 2004Kortney Hall 68 2006Lindi Kennedy 67 2007Kelly Grundy 62 2001Kristen Carmicheal 58 2005Lacee LePrey 58 2002Marci Pratt 57* 2007

DoublesPlayer 2B YearBecky Peterson 20 1984Lacee LePrey 17 2002Christy Burge 17 1997Christy Burge 17 1996Jennifer Smith 17 1984Lacee LePrey 16 2004Joni Bardsley 16 2000Aly Daniels 14 2011Lindi Kennedy 14 2007Jentry Jo Johnson 14 2004Anna Leeman 14 2002

TriplesPlayer 3B YearMarci Pratt 14 2006Emily Cederholm 8 2000Lori McCurdy 8 1981Tiffany Burt 7 2006Shellie Spencer 7 1986Sarah Poloni 6 2000Christy Burge 6 1998Lori Mott 6 1979Marci Pratt 5* 2007

Home RunsPlayer HR YearLindi Kennedy 15 2007Bobbi Jo Merrill 13 2007Marci Pratt 13 2006Tiffany Burt 12 2006Darleen Fernandez 11 2011Marci Pratt 11 2007Tiffany Burt 11 2005Erin Niederhauser 10 2007Kortney Hall 10 2006Cassie Cresswell 9 2007Tiffany Burt 9 2005Lacee LePrey 9 2004

Runs Batted InPlayer RBI YearMarci Pratt 58 2006Lindi Kennedy 57 2007Kortney Hall 54 2006Tiffany Burt 52 2006Bonnie Cahill 51 1981

Bobbi Jo Merrill 46 2007Erin Niederhauser 46 2007Darleen Fernandez 39 2011Jentry Johnson 39 2004Aly Daniels 38 2010Cami Niko 38 1997Marci Pratt 37* 2007

Runs ScoredPlayers R YearMarci Pratt 55 2006Tiffany Burt 51 2006Marci Pratt 50 2007Kimberly Tillery 46 2004Lacee LePrey 45 2004Rodeo Carli 42 2006Erin Niederhauser 42 2007Anna Leeman 40 2004Tiffany Burt 38 2005Bonnie Cahill 38 1978

Stolen BasesPlayers SB YearKimberly Tillery 35 2004Norian James 29 2010Marci Pratt 28 2006Tiffany Burt 26 2006

Record Book - Individual

Marci Pratt

Lindi Kennedy

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Wendy Haramoto 21 2000Rulen Andrade 17 2002Crystal Bingham 17 2002Kimberly Tillery 17 2002Norian James 16 2008Rodeo Carli 14* 2008

Total BasesPlayer TB G YearMarci Pratt 163 66 2006Tiffany Burt 132 65 2006Lindi Kennedy 130 61 2007Lacee LePrey 120 56 2004Marci Pratt 112 59 2007Kortny Hall 112 65 2006Tiffany Burt 105 49 2005Bobbi Jo Merril 104 60 2007Cassie Cresswell 95 59 2007Kristen Carmicheal 95 47 2005

Slugging Percentage (Min. 70 at bats)Player Slg% YearMarci Pratt .748 2006Lindi Kennedy .707 2007Lacee LePrey .690 2004Tiffany Burt .667 2006Marci Pratt .651 2007Christy Burge .650 1998Tiffany Burt .648 2005Kristen Carmicheal .646 2005Chris Ramzic .628 1984Bobbi Jo Merrill .605 2007

PitCHinG

StrikeoutsPlayer K IP YearMandy Flint 244 247.2 2001Lacee LePrey 204 192.2 2004Lacee LePrey 197 197.2 2002Heather Black 188 230.2 2011Kristina Brooks 176 248.2 2008Marissa Gonzalez 156 178.0 2007Amy Sauer 130 179.0 2006Lacee LePrey 123 138.2 2003Cherelyn Bingham 121 243.1 1997Corie Jensen 119 145.0 2006

Lacee LePrey 119 134.0 2003Jennifer Smith 115 153.1 1984

Earned Run Average(Min. 50 IP or APP in 2/3 of games)Player ERA IP YearDonna Pay 0.57 78.7 1987Genie Turley 0.70 161 1989Jill Jacobsen 0.91 84.1 1987Jill Jacobsen 0.91 221.1 1986Lorrie Muir 0.92 107 1990Donna Pay 1.06 78.2 1986Chris Tea 1.09 96.0 1978Genie Turley 1.12 143.1 1990Donna Pay 1.37 163.0 1988Jennifer Smith 1.40 153.1 1984

WinsPlayer W YearLacee LePrey 23 2004Cherelyn Bingham 19 1997Heather Black 18 2011Kristina Brooks 18 2008Amy Sauer 18 2006Jennifer Smith 17 1984Kristina Brooks 16 2007Lacee LePrey 16 2002

Jill Jacobsen 16 1986Shauna Mecham 16 1981Amy Sauer 15* 2005

*Mark equaled many times, most recent instance listed

individUAL CAreer reCords

HittinGBatting Average (Min. 2 YRS or 200 ABs)Player Avg. YearsL. Lambros .375 (81-216) 1978-79T. Burt .361 (130-360) 2005-06M. Pratt .358 (140-390) 2006-07C. Burge .356 (155-435) 1996-99B. Cahill .350 (141-403) 1978-81L. McCurdy .349 (75-125) 1981-82D. Johnson .346 (90-260) 1993-94K. Carmicheal .339 (97-286) 2004-05L. Kennedy .336 (116-345) 2007-08K. Hall .334 (110-329) 2005-06

HitsPlayer Hits YearsLacee LePrey 230 2001-04Aly Daniels 190 2008-11Anna Leeman 185 2001-04Heather Olsen 177 1994-97Emily Cederholm 165 1998-01Christy Burge 165 1996-99Rodeo Carli 155 2005-08Erin Niederhauser 152 2004-07Jennty Jo Johnson 149 2004-07Marci Pratt 140 2006-07Jenavieve Purcell 137 2009-11Tiffany Burt 130 2005-06

DoublesPlayer 2B YearsLacee LePrey 47 2001-04Anna Leeman 44 2001-04Aly Daniels 41 2008-11Christy Burge 40 1996-99Jentry Jo Johnson 37 2003-06Darleen Fernandez 32 2008-11Becky Peterson 27 1982-84


Lacee LePrey

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Bonnie Cahill 27 1978-81Marci Pratt 25 2006-07Natalie McBurney 23 2008-09Rodeo Carli 23 2005-08Lindi Kennedy 23 2007-08Kristen Carmicheal 21* 2004-05

TriplesPlayer 3B YearsMarci Pratt 19 2006-07Anna Leeman 16 2001-04Emily Cederholm 14 1998-01Sarah Poloni 13 1997-00Lori Mott 13 1979-82Aly Daniels 12 2008-11Jenavieve Purcell 9 2009-11Tiffany Burt 9 2005-06Christy Burge 9 1996-99Heather Hobbs 9 1988-91Lori McCurdy 9 1981-82Bonnie Cahill 9 1987-81

Home RunsPlayer HR YearsDarleen Fernandez 31 2008-11Marci Pratt 24 2006-07Tiffany Burt 23 2005-06

Lindi Kennedy 22 2007-08Bobbi Jo Merrill 22 2004-07Aly Daniels 21 2008-11Lacee LePrey 20 2001-04Jentry Jo Johnson 19 2003-06Erin Niederhauser 16 2004-07Christy Burge 12 1996-99Kortney Hall 11 2005-06Amy Sauer 11 2005-06Cami Niko 11 1996-99

Runs Batted InPlayer RBI YearsLacee LePrey 122 2001-04Aly Daniels 119 2008-11Jentry Jo Johnson 113 2003-06Darleen Fernandez 109 2008-11Anna Leeman 106 2001-04Bonnie Cahill 105 1978-81Erin Niederhauser 98 2004-07Marci Pratt 95 2006-07Lindi Kennedy 91 2007-08Christy Burge 88 1996-99Bobbi Jo Merrill 78 2004-07Tiffany Burt 77 2005-06Lori Mott 77 1979-82

Runs ScoredPlayer R YearsAly Daniels 125 2008-11Lacee LePrey 125 2001-04Anna Leeman 121 2001-04Rodeo Carli 111 2005-08Erin Niederhauser 108 2004-07Bonnie Cahill 108 1978-81Jentry Jo Johnson 107 2003-06Marci Pratt 105 2006-07Lori Mott 96 1979-82Tiffany Burt 90 2005-06Brittany Henderson 85 2008-11Christy Burge 74 1996-99

Stolen BasesPlayer SB YearsKimberly Tillery 64 2002-04Norian James 53 2008-10Erin Niederhauser 44 2004-07Shaylin Stoddard 38 1999-00

Marci Pratt 37 2006-07Tiffany Burt 37 2005-06Aly Daniels 36 2008-11Jenavieve Purcell 33 2009-11Rodeo Carli 31 2005-08Lacee LePrey 30 2001-04Crystal Bingham 26 2001-02Heather Hobbs 26 1988-91Brittany Henderson 25 2008-11April Cox 21* 2002-03

Total BasesPlayer TB G YearsLacee LePrey 353 221 2001-04Aly Daniels 318 212 2008-11Anna Leeman 294 215 2001-04Marci Pratt 275 123 2006-07D. Fernandez 253 187 2008-11Christy Burge 249 155 1996-99Tiffany Burt 236 112 2005-06E. Niederhauser 223 212 2004-07E. Cederholm 222 210 1998-01Rodeo Carli 212 227 2005-08Bonnie Cahill 215 120 1978-81Lindi Kennedy 211 113 2007-08


Aly Daniels

Darleen Fernandez

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Slugging Percentage (Min. 2 seasons, 150 ABs)Player Slg% YearsMarci Pratt .705 2006-07Tiffany Burt .665 2005-06Christy Burge .622 1996-99Lindi Kennedy .611 2007-08Bonnie Cahill .534 1979-81Lori Lambros .528 1978-79Chris Razmic .527 1983-84Kristen Carmicheal .517 2004-05Darleen Fernandez .515 2008-11Aly Daniels .514 2008-11Kortney Hall .507 2005-06Lacee LePrey .505 2001-04

PitCHinG

StrikeoutsPlayer K IP YearsLacee LePrey 643 669.1 2001-04Kristina Brooks 642 837.1 2007-10Mandy Flint 244 247.2 2001S. Mecham 205 305 1978-81Amy Sauer 195 293 2005-06Heather Black 188 230.2 2011-Corie Jensen 174 204.1 2005-06M. Gonzales 156 178 2007

Jill Jacobsen 132 305.2 1986-87Jennifer Smith 128 166.2 1984-85Mandi Brown 121 194 2003-04

Earned Run Average (Min. 2 Years, 150 IP)Player ERA IP YearsJennifer Smith 1.27 165.2 1984-85S. Mecham 1.40 305 1978-79Donna Pay 1.48 364.2 1985-88Genie Turley 1.61 525 1989-90Jill Jacobsen 1.92 219 1978-79Mandi Flint 1.95 247.2 2001Amy Sauer 2.66 304.1 2005-06Lacee LePrey 2.70 533.1 2001-04Tracy Evans 3.21 209 2002-03Heather Black 3.28 230.2 2011-C. Bingham 3.48 243.1 1997 WinsPlayer W YearsKristina Brooks 58 2007-10Lacee Leprey 52 2001-04Amy Sauer 33 2005-06Shauna Mecham 32 1978-81Jill Jacobsen 29 1986-87Lori McCurdy 28 1981-82Genie Turley 25 1989-90Donna Pay 23 1985-88Lori Shephard 22 1999-00Cherelyn Bingham 19 1997Genie Turley 19 1989-90Heather Black 18 2011-

teAm BAttinG reCords

Batting AverageYear G Avg.1978 31 .3471979 37 .3281980 16 .3031984 35 .2981997 53 .2971985 18 .2962005 49 .2942004 56 .2932006 66 .2882007 61 .284

At BatsYear G AB2001 64 16992006 64 16952007 61 16242011 59 15812000 60 15421996 61 15271995 59 15082004 56 14781999 58 14302002 53 1429

HitsYear G H2006 64 4922007 61 4612001 64 444

Record Book - Individual/Team

Kristina Brooks

2006

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2004 56 4332000 60 4241997 53 4182011 59 3992005 49 3832002 53 3791996 61 3591995 59 345

DoublesYear G 2B2004 56 942011 59 771984 35 762006 64 752007 61 742008 52 722002 53 712005 49 692003 48 672000 60 671997 53 62

TriplesYear G 3B2000 60 382006 61 311986 42 301979 37 261981 39 211999 58 202007 61 192004 56 19

1978 31 181997 53 171985 29 17

Home RunsYear G HR2007 61 682006 64 582005 49 492011 59 422004 56 392008 52 272003 48 261997 53 192010 51 182000 60 151998 36 151978 31 15

Runs Batted InYear G RBI2006 64 3122007 61 3032004 56 2532011 59 2101997 57 2092005 49 1991981 39 1912000 60 1912008 54 1872001 64 1822003 45 181

Runs ScoredYear G R2006 64 3392007 61 3262004 56 2941997 53 2531981 39 2431979 37 2422011 59 2312008 54 2182005 49 2142000 60 2132001 64 207

Stolen BasesYear G SB2004 56 1102006 64 1012002 53 812008 52 742010 51 642000 60 641978 31 601979 37 562007 61 542003 45 541986 42 53

Total BasesYear G TB2006 64 8032007 61 7772004 56 6822011 59 6122000 60 6122005 49 6112001 64 5731997 53 5712008 54 5462002 53 5072003 45 455

Slugging PercentageYear G SLG%1984 35 .4822007 61 .478

Record Book - Team

2007

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2006 64 .4742005 49 .4692004 56 .4611979 37 .4451982 35 .4321997 53 4052000 60 .3972008 54 .395

WalksYear G BB2007 61 1932006 66 1872004 56 1832001 64 1752011 59 1592008 52 1592000 60 1422003 48 1391979 37 1311982 35 1232005 49 121

Hit-By-PitchYear G HBP2011 59 462007 61 312004 56 252006 66 242008 52 232001 64 211997 53 181999 58 17

2005 49 152002 53 152010 51 122003 45 12

On-Base PercentageYear G OBP1978 31 .4161979 37 .4021990 38 .3922004 56 .3782007 61 .3692006 64 .3672005 49 .3592008 54 .3501997 53 .3472003 45 .340

teAm PitCHinG reCords

StrikeoutsYear IP K2001 430.1 3322004 372.1 3152007 403.2 3012006 419.1 2762011 389.2 2632002 353.0 2632005 321.2 2002008 349.1 1922003 301.0 1911997 340.1 1381981 279.0 134

Earned Run AverageYear IP ERA1987 157.2 0.761986 310 0.931990 267.2 1.181989 206 1.221988 239 1.441984 240.4 1.661978 207 1.831979 248 2.461985 114 2.522001 430.1 2.65

WinsYear G W2004 56 382006 66 341981 39 312007 61 301986 42 302003 48 292001 64 282006 53 262011 59 251997 53 242005 49 232000 60 23

SavesYear G SV1984 35 62005 49 52001 64 52011 59 42007 61 42003 48 41986 42 41988 36 42006 66 2*

ShutoutsYear G SHO2001 64 112004 56 92003 48 92002 53 92007 61 8

Record Book - Team

2011

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2006 66 72011 59 61997 53 61990 38 61986 38 51981 39 5

Innings PitchedYear G IP2001 64 430.12006 64 419.12007 61 403.21995 59 396.12011 59 389.21996 61 386.22004 56 372.11999 58 372.12002 53 353.02008 54 349.11997 53 340.1

Hits AllowedYear IP H1985 114.0 1371989 206.0 1371982 190.2 1711990 267.2 1821987 157.2 1941981 279.0 2031978 207.0 2151988 239.0 2201984 240.0 2241983 129.0 229

Runs AllowedYear IP R1987 157.2 841990 267.2 921981 279.0 1061985 114.0 1191984 240.0 1221986 310.0 1291988 239.0 1431991 203.2 1582003 301.0 1621982 233.0 186

Earned Runs AllowedYear IP ER1987 157.2 171989 206.0 361985 114.0 411986 310.0 411990 267.2 451988 239.0 491978 207.0 541984 240.0 571991 203.2 821979 248.0 87

Walks Year IP BB1987 157.2 591991 203.2 641985 114.0 691989 206.0 711981 279.0 732001 430.1 811992 285.0 821993 293.2 852000 430.1 941994 300.1 97

Batting Average Against*Year IP Avg.1990 267.2 .1651988 239.0 .1992004 372.1 .2362003 321.0 .2512001 430.1 .2642002 353.0 .2642007 403.2 .2702006 431.0 .2821993 293.3 .2982011 389.2 .3032008 349.1 .305*Not kept until 1988

teAm deFensive reCords

AssistsYear G A1996 61 6702000 60 6671995 59 6412006 64 5991999 58 5922011 59 5812002 53 5611986 38 5092001 64 5001993 45 4971990 38 496

Fielding PercentageYear G FLD%2003 48 .9702001 64 .9582002 53 .9572006 64 .9551997 53 .9552011 59 .9532005 49 .9512004 56 .9472008 54 .9451995 59 .945

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sUU Athletic Department Mission statement

Southern Utah University’s Athletic Department is dedicated to providing qual-

ity programs that assist in complimenting and fulfilling the University’s educational

objectives and mission.

The athletic program adheres to the policies and procedures of the NCAA and the

rules of any conference, league or association of which it is a member.

The Athletic Department is committed to excellence in academics as well as athlet-

ics and focuses on fielding competitive teams at the Division I level. Participation

in intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the student’s overall educational

experience.

The University strives to reach the highest possible graduation rate for all of its

student-athletes while focusing on their social, cultural and intellectual development.

The Athletic Department recognizes the importance of equity in all of its programs

and promotes diversity in both student-athletes and staff. Student-athletes, coaches

and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics are expected to embrace the

principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

sUU AThLeTic sUccess

Southern Utah University has an outstanding athletic tradition. The majority of

SUU’s sports are affiliated with the Summit League, with the exception of gymnastics

(which competes in the Western Athletic Conference) and football, a charter mem-

ber of the Great West Football Conference.

SUU’s teams regularly compete for conference championships. This past year SUU

women captured the Summit League cross country title while the gymnastics team

took home the Western Athletic Conference trophy. Several teams on campus

advanced to the conference tournament in their respective sports with a collection

of individual athletes garnering all-tournament and all-conference honors.

The SUU gymnastics team has been represented in NCAA post-season competi-

tion every year since 1991. This past season, Southern Utah was represented at the

NCAA National Championships in gymnastics as well as indoor and outdoor track

& field.

Southern Utah football has claimed three FCS rushing titles over the past decade.

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Nick Freitas - Two-time all-Summit League peformer and 2009 draft pick of the

Minnesota Twins

Nick Miller - Led the nation in all-purpose yards in 2008. Currently plays for the

Oakland Raiders.

challis Pascucci - 2010 all-Summit League honoree

Jess Baumgartner - 2007 Cross Country NCAA All-American (Third Place)

Marci Pratt - Two-time Summit League Player of the Year

Kristi Koplin - 2010 NCAA National Championship Qualifier

elise Wheeler - Three-time All-American, 2009 Regional and WAC Gymnast of

the Year

Fred house - Mid-Continent Conference MVP

Nate Page - 2009 NCAA National Championship Qualifier

Ksusha Nazarova - Two-time all-Summit League performer

Analaine Pelaez - 2010 Summit League Freshman of the Year

David Palmer - Named Japan Basketball League MVP

Kristen Fronk - Two-time all-Summit League honoree

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SUU SOFTBALL 2012 MeDIA GUIDe26

Ken Beazer was named Southern Utah’s Ath-

letic Director on Dec. 21, 2005 and took the

reins of the program Jan. 2, 2006.

Beazer came to Southern Utah from Utah

State University, where he has served as direc-

tor of athletic development for the past four-

plus years. While at USU, Beazer developed

and initiated the largest capital campaign in the

history of the school’s athletic department,

including fund-raising for a planned $25 million

renovation of Romney Stadium.

Prior to his time at Utah State, Beazer spent nine years at Snow College, the first three

as defensive coordinator on the football coaching staff and the final six – from 1995 to

2001 – as the school’s director of athletics. As a coach his teams ranked among the NJ-

CAA’s top five defenses two of his three seasons, while as AD at Snow he implemented

the college’s first Athletic Foundation Board as well as an annual giving program. He also

spent two seasons as a graduate assistant football coach at Washington State University.

Beazer is a 1989 graduate of Weber State University with a degree in broadcast commu-

nication. He also holds a master of arts degree in communication from Washington State,

as well as an associate of arts in the same field from Snow College.

Beazer and his wife, Cidnee, are the parents of four children: Rhett, Adrienne, Jadon and

Harrison.

KeN BeAzer oN sUU AThLeTics:

Southern Utah University is truly a place where academics come first. The strong

academic commitment of the staff and coaches is manifest in the overall academic ac-

complishments our teams achieve on an annual basis. The University’s strong academic

emphasis, coupled with the dedicated efforts of the student athletes, allows the Athletics

Department to continually post high marks in the classroom.

The academic climate offered at SUU enables the institution to attract and retain high

quality student athletes with sound character and a clear understanding of personal

responsibility. Thunderbird Athletics was recently rewarded by its fellow institutions with

an unprecedented, fourth consecutive Mid-Continent Conference Sportsmanship Award,

setting a new standard by which all institutions are now measured.

Southern Utah is fortunate to have a great relationship with the community, bringing

new meaning to the term, “campus community.” Cedar City residents are hospitable,

friendly and eager to serve, creating an ideal setting for personal growth. Thunderbird

student athletes readily accept their responsibility of role models and spent countless

hours in the local schools mentoring children.

Southern Utah University’s commitment to athletics is manifest in its first class athletic

facilities, providing the necessary amenities for a student athlete to achieve his/her ath-

letic goals and compete at higher levels.

Southern Utah University is an ideal place to achieve academic and athletic excellence

and reach the high expectations we all have. Southern Utah University is one of the best

locations to experience a true college atmosphere.

Nick BartlettMarketing & Promotions

Debby BakerHead Volleyball Coach

Marlene BarthAcademic Coordinator

Scott BaumanHead Gymnastics Coach

Dan Bennion Strength & Conditioning

Todd BrownAssoc. AD/Compliance

Richard ChurchHead Golf Coach

Kyle CottamMedia Relations

David EldredgeHead Baseball Coach

Neil GardnerAsst. AD/Media Relations

Dr. Deborah HillFaculty Athletic Rep.

Becky HoganHead WSOC Coach

Eric HouleHead XC/T&F Coach

Kit JanesEligibility Specialist

Ed LambHead Football Coach

Lenny LeeHead Tennis Coach

Kyle NewhouseMedia Relations

Kyle MagnussonHead Softball Coach

Nick RobinsonHead MBB Coach

Suzie RowleyThunderbird Club

Shon SpevakTicket Manager

Teshia WilliamsAdministrative Asst.

KeN BeAzerSUU Athletic Director

JR PayneHead WBB Coach

Ricky MendiniAssoc. AD/Sports Medicine

SUU SOFTBALL 2012 MeDIA GUIDe 27

Dr. MichAeL T. BeNsoNSouthern Utah University President

Michael T. Benson was appointed the 15th president of Southern Utah University on November 10, 2006, by the Utah State Board of Regents.

Dr. Benson came to SUU from Snow College where he served as president for five years. Prior to his tenure in Ephraim, Dr. Benson was special assistant to the president and secretary to the University of Utah, a cabinet-level position on that campus. During his presidency at Snow, athletic teams excelled, winning several conference championships and finishing near the top of national rankings. He was instrumental in establishing America’s premier junior college football bowl game, the Zions Bank Top of

the Mountains Bowl, played each December in Salt Lake City. Dr. Benson currently serves as Chair of the Presidents’ Council for the Summit League.

President Benson is the father of four children, Emma, Samuel, Truman Taft, and Tatum Anne. He and his wife Debi, along with the kids, are regularly seen around campus and at all types of sporting events.

An accomplished athlete, Dr. Benson was captain of the East High School basketball team and one of four sophomores on the team that won the 1981 Utah State championship. He turned down track scholarships as a senior at East to enroll at Brigham Young University on a leadership scholarship, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, English, and history while playing on the junior varsity basketball team. He has also competed in the worlds oldest rivalry, serving as a player/coach in leading Oxford University over Cambridge in the 1994 Varsity Basketball Match.

President Benson has completed several marathons with his best time (2:41) winning his age division at the St. George Marathon. In 1984, Michael was one of only 19 teenagers to compete in the Boston Mara-thon, with his finishing time of 2:52 placing him in the top 15% of all registered runners. While President of Snow College, he ran the St. George Marathon again, this time raising over $50,000 for the athletic department. He currently maintains a seven handicap in his favorite sport, golf.

Dr. Benson holds a doctorate in modern Middle Eastern History from Oxford University. His critically-acclaimed book, Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel has led to many lecturing and consulting opportunities. Michael regularly leads tour groups to the Middle East where he is eager to share his love for and knowledge of the region. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in non-profit administra-tion at the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

The Bensons are delighted to be at Southern Utah University and look forward to supporting Thunder-bird student-athletes for many years to come.


DeAr ThUNDerBirD FANs AND sUPPorTers:

One of America’s great coaches once said, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” All of us at Southern Utah University are committed to helping our student-athletes as they prepare to win on their respective fields and courts of competition. But more importantly, we are committed to helping them acquire those tools, experiences, and skills that will help them succeed in life and their life’s work. I thank you for your continued commitment to SUU and its many outstanding athletic programs which now number 17 – the second highest number of Division I sports programs offered in the entire State of Utah.

For all those who enjoy a football Saturday on a beautiful fall day in the shadow of Cedar Mountain, the benefits of Division I athletics in our community are innumerable. From the dollars spent by visiting teams and fans in our local places of business to the positive media coverage generated by our student-athletes, the University is the beneficiary of these and other positive by-products of the substantial investment in our athletic program. Donors and alumni are even more proud of their association with the University when they see a return on their donated dollars in the form of success on the field and in the classroom.

Excellence in athletics will continue to be an investment we are willing to make at Southern Utah University. In addition to those student-athletes who learn invaluable lessons in both the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” athletics provide excellent participation opportunities for stu-dents in bands, cheer squads, dance teams, trainers, marketing interns, and many more. Our student athletes also represent a large percentage of the geographic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity on campus which, I believe, enhances and enriches the academic and social experience of ALL our students.

I heartily commend our athletic director, Ken Beazer, and his able and committed staff for their superb stewardship of the funds directed toward athletics. I also wish to thank all the academic and support staff who regularly monitor the progress of our student-athletes to ensure their commit-ment to “prepare to win” while at SUU and well beyond.

Thank you for your support of Southern Utah University and the proud Thunderbird tradition.

Yours sincerely,

President Michael Benson

Back row (L to r): Dorian Page, Vice President of Finances; Michael Carter, Assistant Attorney General; Dean O’Driscoll, Vice President for University Relations; Dialea Adams, Presi-dent’s Office Administrative Assistant; Stuart Jones, Vice President for AdvancementFront row (L to r): Donna Eddleman, Vice President of Student Services; Dr. Bradley Cook, Provost; Dr. Michael T. Benson, SUU President; Ken Beazer, SUU Athletic Director; Wesley Curtis, Vice Presiden for Government Relations and Regional Services

SUU SOFTBALL 2012 MeDIA GUIDe 29

Southern Utah University is

a comprehensive institution

offering programs for students

with many interests and goals. The

University provides undergraduate

liberal education in the arts, humanities

and sciences; authorized professional

work in teacher education, business

and technology; and specialized training

in vocational teacher education.

SUU has been accorded a host of out-

standing academic honors in recent years.

Consumer Reports named the University

among its Top Ten in its list of quality and

value in colleges and universities in America

for the second time in three years this past

summer. The Princeton Review tabbed SUU

as a Best Value Institution last spring, while U.S.

News and World Report listed the University as one

of America’s Best Colleges in 2007. The Princeton Review has

also named SUU as one of its “Best In The West,” and Southern Utah’s website was named a top-10

site by the National Research Center for College and University Admissions.

SUU students select their courses from departments and programs in the School of Business; College

of Computing, Integrated Engineering and Technology; School of Continuing and Professional Studies;

Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development; College of Humanities

and Social Sciences; Library; College of Performing and Visual Arts; College of Science; and College

of Graduate Studies. More than 600 faculty and staff members serve SUU’s 7,516 undergraduate and

graduate students.

Academic programs in business, teacher education, industrial education and theatre arts have

received wide acclaim for their excellence. Affiliated with the university are a number of

cultural arts and performing groups which support the mission of SUU.

SUU is also home to the Utah Shakespearean Festival with its Adams Memorial Theatre,

based upon the original Globe Theatre; and the Randall Jones Theatre, one of the finest

indoor theatres in the West. Southern Utah facilities are also used extensively during the

month in June as home for the Utah Summer

Games.

Campus facilities range from the ivy-covered

Old Main and Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center,

built in 1898 and 1899; to the Dixie Leavitt

Business Building; to the Sharwan Smith Center,

a multi-purpose facility which houses the Cen-

trum Arena – SUU’s basketball and gymnastics

venue – as well as classrooms, the university’s

student union, bookstore and various offices.

The university opened a state-of-the-art library in 1996, while the Eccles Coliseum, the University’s football

and track stadium, has undergone a complete renovation in the recent past, including new grandstands, office

areas, a new press box and a new track.

Another exciting development was the physical education complex, which serves the entire student-

body with state-of-the art athletic and recreational facilities. The newest additions on campus include

the Emma Eccles Jones Teacher Education Building and the Carter Carillon Tower.

The university also owns and operates a 1,000-acre farm in western Cedar Valley and a 3,700-acre

ranch in Cedar Canyon.

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Because of their proximity and grandeur and formal educational alliance with Southern Utah University, Zion

National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument are claimed by SUU students as part of their campus.

Geology, life science and a variety of academic fields plan trips to take advantage of these national trea-

sures in addition to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef and Great Basin National Parks, which

are also close by.

The University’s skiing classroom is at 11,300-foot Brian Head Ski Resort, less than an hour away, while

the recreational opportunities offered by Lake Powell are less than two hours away.

SUU has a history unique in the annals of American higher education. In 1897, the entire population of

Cedar City, then a small pioneer town, engaged in the building of Old Main, the first building of the Uni-

versity. Beginning the project in mid-winter because of a harsh deadline imposed the the legislature, the

men and women of the community donated materials, money and labor to complete the building on time.

Today the university campus has grown to comprise 133 acres, landscaped with fountains, tall spruce and

pine trees, plazas, statuary, latticed walkways and expansive lawns.

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Athletics is an important part of your life right now. But what will you do when your playing days are over? Southern Utah University can help you prepare for a suc-

cessful career in a variety of fields. SUU offers four master’s programs and over 120 bachelor’s programs in its six schools and colleges, as well as a range of certifi-

cates, associate’s and pre-professional degrees a wide variety of disciplines.

School of Applied Science And Technology

The SUU School of Applied Science and Technology offers 20 major courses of study as well as minors and pre-professional degrees in 26 additional areas. The

Southern Utah Crime Laboratory is housed here and the State Criminologist teaches in the Criminal Justice Program. SUU’s technology education degree is the only

program in the western United States with a career technical emphasis.

School of BuSineSS

In addition to master’s degrees in accountancy and business administration, the SUU School of Business offers bachelor’s degrees in nine majors with an additional

11 areas of specialization. SUU’s undergraduates consistently score in or above the 80th percentile on the ETS national field exam, including outstanding marks in the

90th and 96th percentile in finance and economics, respectively.

SUU also offers a Military Science program through Army ROTC

college of educATion

The SUU College of Education offers a master’s degree as well as four primary majors with 15 areas of specialization. The SUU physical education department –

known as “The Coaching Factory” because of the success of its graduates – is housed in the newest and most modern facility in Utah. One of the finest facilities of

its type in the west, the Sorenson Physical Education Building houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool, three basketball courts, five racquetball courts, state-of-th-art

kinesiology and exercise laboratories as well as technology-equipped classrooms.

college of humAniTieS And SociAl ScienceS

SUU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers 20 major areas of study. Graduates of the College can boast an acceptance rate above 90 percent in accep-

tance to accredited law schools over the past dozen years. SUU’s campus newspaper, The University Journal, has won more awards over the past 12 years than any

university newspaper in 14 western states and the departments of english and foreign language have an award-winning faculty, including Utah’s Poet Laureate of Utah,

department head David Lee.

college of performing And ViSuAl ArTS

SUU’s College of Performing and Visual Arts offers an MFA in arts administration as well as bachelor’s degrees in 15 areas of specialization. Professional affiliations

include the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, the American Folk Ballet and the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery. The MFA program is the only one of its

kind in the western USA.

college of Science

Home to 27 major areas of study, the SUU College of Science has seen 88 percent of its graduates who applied to professional

pharmacy schools and 72 percent of its graduates applying to medical schools accepted. The national acceptance rate for

pharmacy schools is 25 percent while the national rate for medical schools is 38 percent.

“Student-Athletes are held to a high standard of academic achievement which includes NCAA eligibility require-

ments. SUU is proud of the advisement and support services provided by our department and the University.

This support is intended to insure academic success and progress towards graduation. Thunderbird

Athletes have access to their own academic center and specialty

advisors in each college. Advisement is designed to

assist student-athletes with the transition into

college and with continuing progress

towards academic goals.”

• Todd Brown,

ASSoc. AThleTic direc-

Tor for compliAnce


Located in the heart of southern Utah’s Color Country, Cedar City has received numerous “Best Places To Live In The USA” awards over the years. A vital, growing mountain community with four distinct seasons, Cedar City boasts 310 clear days a year. Cedar City has a population of 22,000 while surrounding Iron County has 35,000 residents.

The home of Southern Utah University, Cedar City is also home to the American Folk Ballet and the Utah Shakespearean Festival (both affiliated with the University), as well as the Iron Mission State Park, Cedar Ridge Golf Course and a variety of recre-ational facilities including four city parks, two baseball/softball complexes and a bicycle/walking path, all within minutes of the SUU campus.

Within an easy day’s drive are five national parks – Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Great Basin and Capitol Reef – several state parks and recreation areas and a host of hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities, including Brian Head Ski Resort, just a 45-minute drive from campus.

Cedar City is also one of the safest places in the country, as Utah is consistently rated as one of the nation’s safest states and Iron County is perennially one of the state’s safest counties.

Cedar City is located in the heart of southwest Utah. Located along Interstate 15, Cedar City and Iron County are accessible

to 38 million people within an eight hour drive.

Denver596 Miles

Salt Lake City253 Miles

Phoenix398 Miles

Reno385 Miles

Las Vegas172 Miles

LosAngeles446 Miles

San Francisco556 Miles

cedar city

2012 SChedulefebruary

11 Utah Valley St. George, Utah

12 Utah Valley St. George, Utah

17 vs Western Kentucky # Tucson, Ariz.

17 vs UAB # Tucson, Ariz.

18 vs North Dakota # Tucson, Ariz.

18 at Arizona # Tucson, Ariz.

19 vs North Dakota # Tucson, Ariz.

19 at Arizona # Tucson, Ariz.

20 Utah State (dh) Cedar City, Utah

25 Weber State (dh) Cedar City, Utah

26 Weber State Cedar City, Utah

March

2 at San Jose State (dh) San Jose, Calif.

3 vs Santa Clara San Jose, Calif.

3 at San Jose State (dh) San Jose, Calif.

4 vs Santa Clara San Jose, Calif.

9 Oakland * (dh) Cedar City, Utah

10 Oakland * Cedar City, Utah

16 South Dakota * (dh) Cedar City, Utah

17 South Dakota * Cedar City, Utah

21 at Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

23 at Western Illinois * (dh) Macomb, Ill.

24 at Western Illinois * Macomb, Ill.

28 UNLV (dh) Cedar City, Utah

30 UMKC * (dh) Cedar City, Utah

31 UMKC * Cedar City, Utah

april

3 at Brigham Young Provo, Utah

6 at IUPUI • (dh) Indianapolis, Ind.

7 at IUPUI • Indianapolis, Ind.

11 at UNLV (dh) Las Vegas, Nev.

13 at IPFW * (dh) Fort Wayne, Ind.

14 at IPFW * Fort Wayne, Ind.

20 South Dakota State * (dh) Cedar City, Utah

21 South Dakota State * Cedar City, Utah

24 Brigham Young (dh) Cedar City, Utah

May

4 at North Dakota State * (dh) Fargo, N.D.

5 at North Dakota State * Fargo, N.D.

10- Summit League Tournament Kansas City, Mo.

12 Hosted by UMKC

# Denotes Hillenbrand Invitational

* Denotes Summit League Contests

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