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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed a Student-Athlete Oath for the 2009-2010 academic and athletic year. The oath outlines the expectations accepted by all UMHB Student-Athletes and also details the pride those student-athletes feel to be a part of Cru Athletics. Student-athletes began using the oath for the first time in the fall of 2009 and it became a prominent and permanent part of the UMHB Student-Athlete experience. The Cru Student-Athlete Oath is listed below:

The Crusader Oath

As Crusader Student-Athletes we pledge to:

Pursue excellence in the classroom and in competition;

Support our fellow student-athletes and other members of the Crusader student body;

Be fair, open, and honest; holding ourselves to highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity;

Be positive role models within our community;

Glorify Christ through our actions and abilities;

Honor and embrace the privilege of wearing Purple, White, and Gold.

Wherever we go and forever, we represent the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Go CRU!

UMHB Quick Facts

Location ..........................................................Belton, Texas Enrollment ....................................................................3,300 Founded .........................................................................1845Nickname ................................................................. The CruColors ............................................... Purple, Gold & WhitePresident ................................................Dr. Randy O’RearDirector of Athletics .................................. Randy MannAthletics Phone .......................................(254) 295-4618

Head Coach ...................................................Larry HennigAlma Mater .................................Sam Houston State ‘73UMHB Record ......................................237-146 (10th Yr.)Overall Record .................................. 756-349 (22nd Yr.)Assistant Coach ....................................... Melissa MojicaLettermen Ret./Lost ................................................10/10Starters Ret./Lost ..........................................................6/32019 Record .......................................... 28-16 (21-6 ASC)Stadium ....................................................Dee Dillon FieldCapacity ............................................................................ 400

Sports Information ......................................... Jon WallinSID Phone ..................................................(254) 295-4611SID Fax .........................................................(254) 295-4274SID Address ............................................ UMHB Box 8363..................................................................900 College Street.....................................................................Belton, TX 76513

............................................................ Sarah Harborth, Asst.

.........................................................................(254) 295-5585

.........................................................................(254) 295-4274

...................................................................... UMHB Box 8010

..................................................................900 College Street

.....................................................................Belton, TX 76513

Table of Contents

Student-Athlete Oath ..................................................... 2Contents & Quick Facts................................................... 3Head Coach Larry Hennig ............................................. 4Assistant Coach Melissa Mojica ................................. 52020 UMHB Roster ........................................................... 6Cru Returners ...................................................................... 7Cru Newcomers ................................................................12UMHB Sports Medicine ................................................182020 Stats ...........................................................................19 UMHB Administration ..................................................20This is UMHB ......................................................................212020UMHB Schedule ....................................................22

CreditsThe 2020 UMHB Softball Program is a publication of the UMHB Sports Information Office. Photos provided by David Morris, Andrew Zavoina, the NCAA and the

UMHB Sports Information Department.

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CRUSADEROATH CRUSADERSOFTBALL


Melissa Mojica was named the Assistant Coach for the Uni-versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor softball team in July 2015. Mojica joined the Cru after spending the previous nine seasons as an assistant softball coach at West High School. The Lady Trojans won six district championships and appeared in four state tournaments during her tenure. Mojica also coached volleyball and basketball during her time at West.

Mojica is a 2005 graduate of Baylor University and she was a two-year letter winner and starter for the Baylor softball team. She played for two NCAA Tournament qualifiers with the Bears and her game-winning double against North Carolina as a junior gave Baylor the first NCAA postseason victory in the

history of the Bears softball program. Mojica was also an All-American softball player at Tem-ple College. She played for two Texas Junior College Northern Conference Champions under current UMHB Head Coach Larry Hennig with the Leopards.

Mojica and her husband, David, were married in 2019. She is a native of West and has three daughters, Avery, Tagen and Mack.

Larry Hennig has guided the Cru to a 237-146 overall record and a 156-66 mark in conference and divisional play in nine seasons as UMHB’s head coach. Hennig led the Cru to back-to-back ASC West Division titles and also shared ASC West Division Coaching Staff of the Year honors in each of his first two seasons at the helm.

Hennig became the head softball coach at UMHB in August of 2010. Hennig came to UMHB from Temple College, where he started the Leopard softball program and spent 12 years. Hennig guided TC to a 519-203 record in those 12 seasons and he coached the Leopards to eight conference championships and three NJCAA National Tournament appearances. He coached 17 All-Americans during his tenure at TC and ranks among the top 25 active softball coaches in the NJCAA in career coaching victories. Hennig was named NFCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2006 after the Leopards were ranked #1 in the nation for four weeks.

Hennig graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1973 with a degree in education. He earned his Master’s of Education from Tarleton State University in 1988 and also completed his Mid-Management Certification and Superintendent Certification at Tarleton State. Hennig also earned an Associate’s Degree from McLennan Community College in 1971 and he was a baseball letterman for the Highlanders.

Hennig also spent eight years as the principal of Troy Middle School prior to joining Temple College. He coached football and taught world history at Temple High School from 1980-1988 and was the head baseball coach at Temple High for five years. Hennig and his wife, Kathy, have one daughter, and one grandchild.

COACHHENNIG COACHMOJICA


2020 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Softball Roster No. Name Pos. Cl.-Exp. B/T Hometown (Previous School)1 Jessica Miller OF Fr.-HS R/R Blaine, Minn. (Spring Lake Park)2 Kenzie Bush UTL So.-TR R/R Livingston, Texas (Livingston/Murray State)3 Alexis Galvan OF So.-1L R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview)4 Kylee Flores P/INF Fr.-HS R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview)5 Taygan Landrey OF So.-1L L/R Round Rock, Texas (Cedar Ridge)6 Elissa Elliott INF Fr.-HS R/R Emory, Texas (Rains)7 Bailey Stoker INF So.-TR R/R Dayton, Texas (Dayton/Schreiner)8 Kelsey Lowke C So.-TR R/R Austin, Texas (Hyde Park/Blinn)9 Ashley Estrada OF Jr.-2L R/R Waco, Texas (University)10 Kami Flores P/INF Fr.-HS R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview)11 Camryn Rucker P Jr.-2L R/R Elkhart, Texas (Elkhart)13 Hannah Wolfe INF Sr.-2L R/R Robinson, Texas (Robinson/Houston)14 Lexi Harris OF So.-TR L/R Marquez, Texas (Normangee/Blinn)16 Bayleigh Grogan P So.-1L R/R Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley)17 Jules Martinez P Jr.-TR R/R Troy, Texas (Troy/LeTourneau)18 Izzy Gutierrez INF Fr.-HS L/L Belton, Texas (Belton)19 Avery Kelly INF Sr.-3L R/R Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown)20 Tyeann Johnson UTL Fr.-HS R/R Robinson, Texas (Robinson)21 Milly Cesare INF So.-1L L/R Frisco, Texas (Centennial)22 Allie Dalle UTL Jr.-2L R/R Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)23 Kathryn Reed P So.-1L R/R Axtell, Texas (Axtell)24 Taylor Hewlett INF Sr.-1L R/R Houston, Texas (Langham Creek/Clarendon)25 CeCe Darilek P Sr.-3L L/L Shiner, Texas (Shiner)33 Chelsea Craven OF Fr.-HS R/R Magnolia, Texas (Homeschool)44 Whitney Flournoy C/INF Jr.-3L R/R Huntington, Texas (Huntington) 55 Korbyn Bassett C/INF Jr.-TR R/R Palestine, Texas (Westwood/NCTC)

CRURETURNERSTEAMROSTER#25 CECE DARILEK

SENIOR, PITCHER, L/L, SHINER, TEXAS 2019: ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … Missed the majority of the season due to injury … made six appearances with a 1-3 record … allowed 21 hits, 10 runs and six earned runs … struck out 13 batters in 16.1 innings. 2018: Third Team All-ASC … made 21 appearances with 10 starts in the circle … pitched 71 innings with a 5-4 record … pitched two saves … surrendered 26 earned runs … struck out 27 batters. 2017: Made 22 appearances with nine starts… pitched 65 innings with a 4.18 ERA… struck out 27 batters with a 6-3 record.

CeCe is studying physical therapy at UMHB. She played basketball and softball at Shiner High School. CeCe was a four-time Texas Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and First Team Pitcher, two-time State Champion, UIL Class 2A Most Valuable Player, Class 1-4A Athlete of the Year, Legacy Team, Pitcher of the Year, all-state honoree and academic all-state selection. CeCe was also an All-Area MVP, All-District MVP and pitched a perfect game in the 2016 Class 2A Softball State Championship. She also earned the 2016 UIL Scholar Award and was a regional qualifier in UIL Academic Computer Applications. Additionally, she participated in FCA, National Honor Society and Student Council. CeCe is the daughter of Darby and Helen Darilek.

Year GP GS W L ERA CG IP H R ER BB SO 2017 22 9 6 3 4.18 2 65.1 68 51 39 44 272018 21 10 5 4 2.56 3 71.0 77 39 26 28 27 2019 6 2 1 3 16.1 0 16.1 21 10 6 7 13 Totals 49 21 12 10 4.20 5 152.2 166 100 71 79 67

#24 TAYLOR HEWLETTSENIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, HOUSTON, TEXAS

2019: Played in 17 contests … recorded two hits with one RBI … earned three walks.

Taylor is studying occupational therapy at UMHB. She was an all-district softball player at Langham Creek High School, where she also earned academic all-district honors and participated in Fred Club. Taylor also played two years of collegiate softball at Grayson Junior College and Clarendon Junior College, where she was an all-region honoree. Taylor is the daughter of Mark Hewlett and Rachel Hewlett.ett.

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2019 17 7 0.083 24 0 2 0 0 0 1 0


CRURETURNERS CRURETURNERS#19 AVERY KELLY

SENIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 2019: Second Team All-ASC … ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … Started in 42 games … hit .312 with 39 hits … recorded five extra-base slams and led the Cru with seven home runs … scored 23 runs and batted-in 29 … recorded 43 putouts and 74 assists. 2018: Second Team All-ASC … Spring All-Academic Team … played in 32 games as a utility player … hit .313 on the year with 20 hits … slammed four doubles and three home runs … Scored 17 runs and batted in 16 … added 70 putouts and 11 assists. 2017: Played 19 games with one start… batted .500 with one hit, nine runs and two RBI… had seven putouts.

Avery is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She was a four-year letter winner in basketball and softball at Georgetown High School, where she helped her team to a state championship in basketball her freshman year. Avery was also a four-time all-district basketball player and served as team captain her junior and senior years. In softball, Avery was a four-time all-district selection, two-time regional semifinalist and served as Student Athlete Representative for the State of Texas UIL rules commit-tee. Avery was also a four-time academic all-district selection and two-time academ-ic all-state honoree. She is the daughter of Jen Kelly.

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2017 19 1 .500 2 9 1 0 0 1 2 0 2018 32 21 .313 64 17 20 4 0 3 16 4 2019 43 42 .312 125 23 39 3 2 7 29 0Totals 94 64 .314 191 49 60 7 2 11 47 4

#13 HANNAH WOLFESENIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, ROBINSON, TEXAS

2019: Third Team All-ASC … ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … started in 43 con-tests … hit .316 with 42 hits and eight extra-base slams … scored 19 runs and batted-in 20 more… totaled 52 bases … recorded 325 putouts with 10 assists. 2018: Third Team All-ASC … missed part of the season due to injury … started in 32 contests … led the Cru with a .373 batting average … totaled 38 hits with 17 RBI and nine runs scored … slammed eight doubles and three home runs … fielded .993 with 258 putouts and 10 assists.

Hannah is a finance and accounting major at UMHB. She played softball at Rob-inson High School, where she was a three-time Super Cen-Tex team member, all-district pitcher, Newcomer of the Year, District Pitcher of the Year, District MVP, two-time all-state honoree and 2016 All Cen-Tex Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Hannah was also an academic all-district selection all four years and partici-pated in PALs, NHS, Student Council and FFA. She played one year of collegiate

softball at University of Houston and is the daughter of David and Lisa Wolfe. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2018 33 32 .373 102 9 38 8 0 3 17 0 2019 43 43 .316 133 19 42 7 0 1 20 2 Totals 76 75 .340 235 28 80 15 0 4 37 2

#22 ALLIE DALLEJUNIOR, UTILITY, R/R, AUSTIN, TEXAS

2019: Second Team All-ASC … ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … ASC All-Tourna-ment Team … led the Cru with a .388 batting average … totaled 38 hits with 12 doubles and five home runs … scored 24 runs and batted-in 24 more … earned seven walks … added 27 putouts and 18 assists. 2018: Played in eight contests as a reserve utility player.

Allie is studying criminal justice at UMHB and wants to go into the military. She played basketball and softball at Lake Travis High School. Allie was a three-time all-district softball player and also earned MVP and Newcomer of the Year honors. She was also an all-state academic selection in both sports. Allie is the daughter of Kristie Dalle.

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2018 8 0 .125 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 02019 35 32 .388 98 24 38 12 0 5 24 2 Totals 43 32 .368 106 24 39 12 0 5 24 2

#9 ASHLEY ESTRADAJUNIOR, OUTFIELDER, R/R, WACO, TEXAS

2019: ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … played in 20 games … hit .267 with 12 hits and four RBI … scored seven runs… recorded 24 putouts. 2018: Played in 14 games with five starts … scored five runs … added eight putouts.

Ashley is a nursing major at UMHB. She was a four-time all-district softball player at University High School, where she was also a two-time all-state honoree and Sec-ond Team Super Centex selection. Ashley also earned academic all-district honors all four years and was an academic all-state selection. She is the daughter of Marcos and Miriam Estrada.

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2018 14 5 .100 10 5 1 0 0 0 0 12019 20 18 .267 45 7 12 2 0 0 4 1 Totals 34 23 .236 55 12 13 2 0 0 4 2


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#11 CAMRYN RUCKERJUNIOR, PITCHER, R/R, ELKHART, TEXAS

2019: ASC All-Academic Honor Roll … made 10 appearances in the circle with a 1-1 record … struck out 14 batters and allowed just 37 hits … surrendered 13 earned runs … pitched one complete game.

Camryn is studying physical therapy at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Elkhart High School, where she earned seven varsity letters. Camryn was a four-time all-district selection, two-time District MVP, three-time all-state selection and District Pitcher of the Year. She was also a two-time academic all-district honoree and pitched a perfect game her sophomore year. Camryn also participated in NHS, Student Council, Q&S, Interact, FCA and Spanish Club. She is the daughter of Brian and Krispen Rucker.

#44 WHITNEY FLOURNOYJUNIOR, CATCHER, R/R, HUNTINGTON, TEXAS

2019: Sat out the season. 2018: Played in 35 contests … recorded 19 hits with 16 runs and nine RBI … totaled 23 bases … earned nine walks … stole seven bases … recorded 42 put outs with one assist. 2017: Played seven games with two starts and a .333 batting average.

Whitney is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She was a four-year letter winner in softball, basketball and track at Huntington High School. She was a three-time all-district softball selection and also earned District Co-MVP honors. Whitney also earned all-district honors in basketball and was an area finalist in track. She was a four-time softball academic all-district selection, three-time basketball all-dis-trict selection and also earned academic all-state honors. Whitney also ran cross country, served as a class officer all four years and participated in student council, KYSSED, Leadership Tomorrow and National Honor Society. She is the daughter of James and Robin Flournoy.

#21 MILLY CESARESOPHOMORE, INFIELDER, L/R, FRISCO, TEXAS

2019: Played in 41 games … totaled 23 hits with 11 RBI, 10 runs and five doubles … totaled 28 bases and earned 12 walks … led the Cru with 83 assists … recorded 71 putouts.

Milly is a business major at UMHB. She played softball at Frisco Centennial High School, where she was a four-time all-district selection, Defensive Player of the Year and MVP. Milly was also a four-time academic all-district selection and member of National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Marc and Sandra Cesare.

#3 ALEXIS GALVANSOPHOMORE, OUTFIELDER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS

2019: Honorable Mention All-ASC … started in 39 contests … hit .310 with 31 hits and six extra-base slams … scored nine runs and batted in 19 more … totaled 37 bases … recorded 30 put outs with three assists.

Alexis is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She played four years of varsity softball at Grandview High School, where she was an all-district, all-county and all-state selection. Alexis was also District MVP and Johnson County MVP. She was an academic all-district and all-state award winner and member of UIL, National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Alexis also served as manager for the volleyball and basketball teams. She is the daughter of Danielle Monserrate.

Year GP GS W L ERA CG IP H R ER BB SO 2019 10 1 1 1 3.21 1 28.1 37 17 13 9 14

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2017 7 2 .333 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2018 35 28 .250 76 16 19 4 0 0 9 7 Totals 42 30 .256 82 17 21 4 0 0 9 7

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB2019 41 38 .256 90 10 23 5 0 0 11 1



CRURETURNERS CRURETURNERS#16 BAYLEIGH GROGAN

SOPHOMORE, PITCHER, R/R, WIMBERLEY, TEXAS 2019: Third Team All-ASC … ASC All-Tournament Team …made 23 appearances in the circle … started in 18 contests with a 9-7 record … recorded a 2.77 ERA with 44 earned runs allowed … threw for eight complete games and one save … struck out 60 batters.

Bayleigh is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She was a four-time all-district and two-time District MVP softball player at Wimberley High School, where she also earned academic all-district honors all four years and academic all-state hon-ors her senior year. Bayleigh also participated in Leo Club, National Honor Society and Hands for Help. She is the daughter of Jason and Wendy Grogan.

#5 TAYGAN LANDREYSOPHOMORE, OUTFIELDER, L/R, ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

2019: Played in 26 contests as a pinch runner … scored eight runs with one stolen base.

Taygan is a nursing major at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Cedar Ridge High School, where she was named Offensive MVP and earned the Com-mitment and Dedication award. Taygan was also a four-time academic all-district selection and three-time underclassmen achievement award winner. She also par-ticipated in National Honor Society, Student Council, DECA, P.A.L.S and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Taygan is the daughter of Adam Landrey.

#23 KATHRYN REEDSOPHOMORE, PITCHER, R/R, AXTELL, TEXAS

2019: NFCA All-West Region … Second Team All-ASC … led the Cru with a 2.14 ERA … pitched a 15.4 record in the circle … made 27 appearances with 20 starts … threw nine complete games with one save … struck out 90 batters … allowed 43 runs and 100 hits in 118 innings of action.

Kathryn is studying social work at UMHB and wants to work as an adoption social worker. She participated in cross country, volleyball, basketball, track and softball at Axtell High School, where she earned 13 varsity letters. Kathryn was a regional qualifier in cross country and helped her basketball team to two bi-district cham-pionships. In softball, Kathryn was a four-time District MVP, four-time Super-Cen-Tex team member, seven-time all-state honoree, Golden Glove Award Winner, 2015 Newcomer of the Year and 2018 Player of the Year. She was also a Scholar All-Amer-ican and participated in National Honor Society, Student Council, Cheerleading, Band and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kathryn is the daughter of Dwayne and

Marcie Reed.





CRUNEWCOMERS CRUNEWCOMERS

#55 KORBYN BASSETTJUNIOR, CATCHER, R/R, PALESTINE, TEXAS

Korbyn is studying marketing at UMHB. She played four years of varsity softball at Westwood High School, where she was an all-district selection and Newcomer of the Year. Korbyn also participated in National Honor Society and FFA. She played two years of collegiate softball at North Central Texas College. Korbyn is the daugh-ter of Todd and Tracy Bassett.

#17 JULES MARTINEZJUNIOR, PITCHER, R/R, TROY, TEXAS

Jules is studying exercise physiology at UMHB. She played four years of varsity soft-ball at Troy High School, where she was an all-district honoree and District Pitcher of the Year. Jules also participated in FFA. She opened her collegiate career at Le-Tourneau University. Jules is the daughter of Linda Martinez.

#2 KENZIE BUSHSOPHOMORE, UTILITY, R/R, LIVINGSTON, TEXAS

Kenzie is a marketing and finance major at UMHB. She participated in cheerlead-ing, softball and volleyball at Livingston High School. Kenzie was an honorable mention all-district selection and recipient of the All-American Lion Heart award. She was also a four-year academic all-district selection in softball and two-year se-lection in both volleyball and cheerleading. Kenzie was also a member of Honors society, American Sign Language Club and Lions for Christ. She opened her col-legiate career at Murray State College. Kenzie is the daughter of Mark and Jenny Bush.

#14 LEXI HARRISSOPHOMORE, OUTFIELDER, L/R, MARQUEZ, TEXAS

Lexi is undecided in her major. She participated in softball, track and volleyball at Normangee High School, where she earned 12 total varsity letters. Lexi was a four-time softball all-district selection, four-time District MVP, two-time district Offen-sive Player of the Year, four-time All-Brazos Valley honoree and 2018 Class 2A Player of the Year. Lexi was also a four-time all-district volleyball player, Defensive Player of the Year, volleyball all-state honoree and all-district runner. Lexi earned academ-ic all-district selections three consecutive years and was a member of 4H and FFA. She opened her collegiate career at Schreiner University and is the daughter of Reggie and Leslie Harris.


CRUNEWCOMERS

#7 BAILEY STOKERSOPHOMORE, INFIELDER, R/R, DAYTON, TEXAS

Bailey is an accounting major at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Day-ton High School, where she was a four-time academic all-district selection. Bailey was also a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. Bailey opened her collegiate career at Schreiner University. She is the daughter of Jeff and Diane Stoker.

#33 CHELSEA CRAVENFRESHMAN, OUTFIELDER, R/R, MAGNOLIA, TEXAS

Chelsea is a nursing major at UMHB. She played two years of varsity softball and is the daughter of Marshall and Amy Craven.

CRUNEWCOMERS

#6 ELISSA ELLIOTTFRESHMAN, INFIELDER, R/R, EMORY, TEXAS

Elissa is a nursing major at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Rains High School. Elissa was an all-district and all-state honoree, Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. She also participated in National Honor Society. Elissa is the daughter of Eddie and Katrina Elliott.

#8 KELSEY LOWKESOPHOMORE, CATCHER, R/R, AUSTIN, TEXAS

Kelsey is studying sport management at UMHB. She played basketball, volleyball and softball at Hyde Park High School, where she earned eight varsity letters. Kelsey was a four-time all-district honoree, four-time all-state selection and two-time Dis-trict MVP. She was also a three-time Austin Stateman All-Central team member and two-time Offensive MVP. Kelsey was also a four-year academic all-state selection and member of the Honor Roll. She also participated in FCA and National Honor Society. Kelsey played one year of collegiate softball at Blinn, where she was a NJ-CAA all-academic honoree. She is the daughter of Kyle and Jeanne Lowke.


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#4 KYLEE FLORESFRESHMAN, PITCHER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS

Kylee is a nursing major at UMHB. She played volleyball and softball at Grandview High School. Kylee was a two-time all-district and all-county selection. She was also named District Utility Player of the Year and Johnson County Utility Player of the Year. Kylee helped her team to three district championships and a state semi-finalist finish in 2018. She was also an academic all-district and academic all-state selection in both softball and volleyball. Kylee also participated in National Honor Society, Student Council and UIL. She is the daughter of David and Carrie Flores.

#18 IZZY GUTIERREZFRESHMAN, INFIELDER, L/L, BELTON, TEXAS

Izzy is a nursing major at UMHB. She participated in powerlifting and softball at Belton High School, where she was an all-district honoree and Offensive Player of the Year winner. Izzy was also an academic all-state selection and member of No Place for Hate. She is the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Gutierrez.

#20 TYEANN JOHNSONFRESHMAN, UTILITY, R/R, ROBINSON, TEXAS

Tyeann is a biology major at UMHB and hopes to work in pathology. She partici-pated in basketball, softball, track and volleyball at Robinson High School, where she earned 11 varsity letters. Tyeann was a four-time all-district selection, four-time academic all-district selection and also earned academic all-state. She was also an NHS officer, Link leader and FCA leader. Tyeann is the daughter of Jesse and Sondra Johnson.

#10 KAMI FLORESFRESHMAN, PITCHER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS

Kami is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She played volleyball and softball at Grandview High School. Kami was a two-time all-district and all-county selection. She also earned Utility Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year for both her district and Johnson County. Kami was also an academic all-district and all-state selection in both volleyball and softball. She participated in UIL, National Honor Society, Stu-dent Council and Yearbook. Kami is the daughter of David and Carrie Flores.


SPORTSMEDICINEUMHB ATHLETIC TRAINERS

DARYL HAUSAM EMILY PATRICK

TEAM PHYSICIANS

DR. GEORGE BARTELS

DR. ROBERT REEVE DR. BRETT ROBIN

DR. BENJAMIN MAY

CRUNEWCOMERS#1 JESSICA MILLER

FRESHMAN, OUTFIELDER, R/R, BLAINE, MINN. Jessica is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She played basketball and softball at Spring Lake Park, where she was an all-district honoree. Jessica was also a mem-ber of Leo Club. She is the daughter of Chuck and Lisa Miller.


2019 BATTING STATISTICSPlayer Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SB-ATT Allie Dalle 0.388 35-32 98 24 38 12 0 5 24 65 2-3Emily Bounds 0.366 44-44 145 14 53 5 1 0 19 60 0-0 Kourtney Cummings 0.357 44-44 140 25 50 15 2 2 24 75 0-1 Kasi Cummings 0.325 40-40 123 24 40 11 0 2 17 57 2-3Hannah Wolfe 0.316 43-43 133 19 42 7 0 1 20 52 2-4Avery Kelly 0.312 43-42 125 23 39 3 2 7 29 67 0-1 Alexis Galvan 0.31 40-39 100 9 31 6 0 0 19 37 0-0 Ashley Estrada 0.267 20-18 45 7 12 2 0 0 4 14 1-1Milly Cesare 0.256 41-38 90 10 23 5 0 0 11 28 1-1Skylar Cooper 0.25 4-2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Jacqueline Kay 0.246 32-24 69 13 17 5 0 3 11 31 0-0 Annabel Anderson 0.192 18-8 26 1 5 1 0 0 1 6 0-0 Morgan Benge 0.182 10-2 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 Kathryn Reed 0.125 7-5 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1-1Jessi Ives 0.111 25-2 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 2-3Taylor Hewlett 0.083 17-7 24 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0-0 Jessica Picou 0.000 31-8 20 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-4Taygan Landrey 0.000 26-0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-2Bayleigh Grogan 0.000 2-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 Totals 0.303 44-44 1180 195 358 72 5 20 180 500 14-24

2019 PITCHING STATISTICSPlayer ERA W-L APP-GS CG IP H R ER BB SO AB Kathryn Reed 2.14 15-4 27-20 9 118 100 43 36 44 90 432CeCe Darilek 2.57 1-3 6-2 0 16.1 21 10 6 7 13 68Bayleigh Grogan 2.77 9-7 23-18 8 111.1 104 50 44 21 60 414Jacqueline Kay 2.94 2-0 8-2 0 16.2 17 10 7 0 8 68Camryn Rucker 3.21 1-1 10-1 1 28.1 37 17 13 9 14 118Totals 2.67 28-16 44-44 18 294 289 138 112 82 186 1120

2019STATISTICS 2019STATISTICSGAME-BY-GAME SUMMARY

GAME DATE OPPONENT SCORE R-H-E-R-H-E INN PITCHER OF RECORD Feb. 7 at East Texas Baptist 5-6 5-9-0/6-6-2 7 Reed (L 0-1) Feb. 7 at East Texas Baptist 5-8 5-8-1/8-8-1 7 Grogan (L 0-1) Feb. 8 vs Pacific 0-10 0-1-2/10-14-0 5 Crane (L 0-1) Feb. 8 vs Pacific 5-6 5-8-4/6-5-2 7 Grogan (L 0-1) Feb. 15 UT Dallas 5-1 5-8-2/1-2-1 7 Grogan (W 1-2) Feb. 15 UT Dallas 13-7 13-12-2/7-13-2 7 Reed (W 1-1) Feb. 16 UT Dallas 4-5 4-7-1/5-7-0 7 Grogan (L 1-3) Feb. 24 at Ozarks 10-4 10-17-1/4-8-4 7 Kay (W 1-0) Feb. 24 at Ozarks 14-4 14-14-3/4-6-6 5 Darilek (W 2-0) Feb. 25 at Ozarks 3-0 3-9-1/0-4-2 7 Reed (W 2-1) March 1 at LeTourneau 2-8 2-6-4/8-9-2 7 Darilek (L 1-1) March 1 at LeTourneau 4-6 4-8-3/6-6-2 7 Reed (L 2-2) March 2 at LeTourneau 6-8 3-6-0/8-12-3 8 Darilek (L 1-2) March 8 Hardin-Simmons 0-2 0-4-0/2-7-0 7 Darilek (L 1-3) March 8 Hardin-Simmons 4-0 4-8-0/0-1-1 7 Reed (W 3-2) March 9 Hardin-Simmons 3-0 3-6-0/0-3-1 7 Reed (W 4-2) March 11 vs Transylvania 4-1 4-10-0/1-4-0 7 Reed (W 5-2) March 11 vs Transylvania 3-2 3-8-0/2-5-1 9 Grogan (W 2-3) March 15 at UT Tyler 3-1 3-7-0/1-5-1 7 Reed (W 6-2) March 16 at UT Tyler 1-7 1-6-2/7-11-0 7 Reed (L 6-3) March 16 at UT Tyler 4-10 4-7-1/10-12-1 7 Grogan (L 2-4) March 21 McMurry 8-0 8-12-2/0-3-1 5 Reed (W 7-3) March 22 McMurry 5-9 5-10-1/9-10-0 7 Rucker (L 0-1) March 22 McMurry 6-0 6-9-1/0-1-2 7 Grogan (W 3-4) March 29 at Concordia Texas 4-2 4-9-0/2-8-2 7 Grogan (W 4-4) March 29 at Concordia Texas 2-0 2-8-0/0-3-1 7 Reed (W 8-3) March 30 at Concordia Texas 4-0 4-9-1/0-6-1 7 Reed (W 9-3) April 4 Texas Lutheran 6-2 6-7-0/2-5-0 7 Reed (W 10-3) April49 Texas Lutheran 2-1 2-6-1/1-7-0 7 Grogan (W 5-4) April 9 at Southwestern 2-6 2-6-0/6-14-1 7 Reed (L 10-5) April 9 at Southwestern 3-5 3-12-0/5-11-2 7 Grogan (L 5-5) April 11 Sul Ross State 4-3 4-7-0/ 3-5-2 10 Kay (W 2-0) April 11 Sul Ross State 3-1 3-7-1/1-6-5 7 Grogan (W 6-5) April 12 Sul Ross State 1-0 1-8-1/0-4-0 7 Grogan (W 7-5) April 19 at Belhaven 3-0 3-6-0/0-5-0 7 Reed (W 11-4) April 20 at Belhaven 12-3 12-18-1/3-8-1 6 Grogan (W 8-5) April 20 at Belhaven 6-4 6-9-0/4-10-0 7 Reed (W 12-4) April 26 Louisiana College 4-0 4-7-0/0-3-2 7 Reed (W 13-4) April 26 Louisiana College 5-0 5-10-1/0-6-1 7 Rucker (W 1-1) April 27 Louisiana College 3-0 3-5-1/0-4-1 7 Reed (W 14-4) May 3 vs LeTourneau 1-0 1-4-0/0-4-1 7 Reed (W 15-4) May 3 at East Texas Baptist 1-2 1-4-0/2-8-0 7 Grogan (L 8-6) May 4 vs Hardin-Simmons 11-2 11-10-1/2-3-2 5 Grogan (W 9-6) May 4 East Texas Baptist 1-2 1-3-0/2-7-0 7 Grogan (L 9-7)


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RANDY MANN, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS Randy Mann was promoted to Vice President for Athletics in May of 2012 after serving as full-time Associate Athletic Director for four years. He spent the previous eight years serving as head men’s golf coach and associate AD. Coach Mann guided the Cru to the American Southwest Conference championship in 2008 and closed out his coaching career by guiding the Cru to the first NCAA Division III National Tournament berth in the program’s history. Mann also led the Cru to ASC championships in 2005 and 2001. The first conference championship was the first conference title in the history of the UMHB men’s golf program. The Crusaders never finished lower than fourth in the ASC Tournament during Mann’s tenure in Belton. The Crusaders also narrowly missed earning the first NCAA Division III National Championship berth in the program’s history in the spring of 2004, although Dillon Gooch qualified as an individual to become the first

UMHB men’s golfer to compete in the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

Coach Mann came to UMHB from Temple High School, where he spent the seven years as head coach of the boys and girls golf teams. Coach Mann spent a total of 19 years teaching and coaching in the Temple Independent School District. He took the Temple boys golf team to 4 district titles and 2 district runner-ups finishes in his 7 years as coach. In that same time, Coach Mann took the girls team to 3 district titles and 3 district runner-up finishes. The teams only missed the regional tournament once each during Coach Mann’s tenure.

Randy Mann is a 1980 graduate of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, and he received his master’s degree from Tarleton in 1998. He and his wife, Caroline, have three sons, Mitchell, Michael, and Marshall, and one grand-son, Maverick.

DR. RANDY O’REAR, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Randy O’Rear became the 22nd president of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor when he assumed the office on June 1, 2009. O’Rear was named President and CEO of the university in a unanimous decision by the school’s Board of Trustees in September 2008. Dr. O’Rear is the first of president of UMHB who is also an alumnus of the university. He graduated from UMHB with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1988 and earned an MBA from UMHB in 1997. O’Rear earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education from Baylor University in 2004. O’Rear has served at UMHB since 1988, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer. For more than 18 years, O’Rear has been actively involved in fund-raising for the university. Under his leadership, gifts and grants dramatically increased,

numerous endowed scholarships were established and major capital projects were completed, including the construc-tion of the Parker Academic Center, the Mayborn Campus Center, the Meyer Christian Studies Center and the Crusader Stadium Complex. O’Rear has also strong ties to the UMHB athletic department. He was also a two-year letterman for the UMHB baseball program as a right-handed pitcher. O’Rear held the school record for wins in a season for five years before that mark was broken in 1992. He also spent one year as a student assistant coach and two years as a full-time assis-tant coach for the Cru baseball team. Originally from Waco, O’Rear is a graduate of Robinson High School. He and his wife, Julie, havethree children, Ryan, Taylor and Reed. Taylor and her husband, John, a former UMHB soccer standout, have two sons. Reed is married to former UMHB basketball player Jesslyn Poole. The O’Rears live in Belton and are members of First Baptist Church, Belton.

GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMSThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has expanded offerings in graduate studies with the University currently offering nine Master’s Degree programs and three Doctorate programs.

UMHB is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Individual colleges are also accredited by a variety of agencies. A complete list is available at www.umhb.edu.

COSTSTuition for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is $915.00 per semester hour. Room and board costs are approximately $4100 per semester.

FINANCIAL AIDThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the most affordable private schools in the Southwest. Approximately 90 percent of its students receive some form of financial assistance.

HOW TO CONTACT UMHBUniversity Switchboard .............................................................................(254) 295-8642 ..........................................................................................................................1-800-727-8642Admissions .....................................................................................................(254) 295-4520Athletic Department ..................................................................................(254) 295-4618Financial Aid ..................................................................................................(254) 295-4517Housing ...........................................................................................................(254) 295-4592Recruiting ....................................................................................................... (254) 295-4514Registrar ..........................................................................................................(254) 295-4509

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITYThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, making UMHB the oldest institution of higher learning offering continuous education in the state. The University has a projected fall enrollment of over 4,000. The campus student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to 1. Over 60 percent of UMHB’s professors have earned doctorates, and all are committed to quality education. Approximately one-half of the University’s full-time students live on campus.

LOCATIONUMHB is located in Belton, a town of 20,000 people in the heart of Central Texas. Belton is on I-35, approximately 150 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and 60 miles north of Austin.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMSThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a unique and energetic institution with an emphasis on Christian education. The Uni-versity now offers bachelor degrees in 40 different majors. Fields of study include: accounting, art, biology, business, chemistry, Christian Ministry, Christian Science, communication, computer studies, criminal justice, economics, education, engineering, English, environmental science, exercise physiology, finance, graphic design, history, international business, journalism, lead-ership, management, marketing, mathematics, music, nursing, performance, physical education, physics, political science,

pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, psychology, public relations, social work, sociology, Spanish, speech and sport management. Pre-professional programs are included in a variety of the majors listed above. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor also offers an Honor’s Program and study abroad opportunities.

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2020 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Location TimeFebruary 8 UT Dallas Richardson, TX 1:00 PMDH

February 18 Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX 4:00 PMDH

February 21 Louisiana College Belton, TX 2:00 PMDH

February 22 Louisiana College Belton, TX 12:00 PMFebruary 25 Southwestern University Belton, TX 4:00 PMDH February 28 Belhaven University (Miss.) Jackson, MS 1:00 PMDH

February 29 Belhaven University (Miss.) Jackson, MS 12:00 PMMarch 3 Southwestern University Georgetown, TX 5:00 PMMarch 6 Emory & Henry College Tuscon, AZ 6:00 PM MTMarch 6 Christopher Newport University Tuscon, AZ 8:00 PM MTMarch 7 Pacific Lutheran University Tuscon, AZ 1:30 PM MTMarch 7 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges Tuscon, AZ 3:30 PM MTMarch 8 Washington University in St. Louis Tuscon, AZ 9:00 AM MTMarch 8 Central College Tuscon, AZ 1:00 PM MTMarch 13 LeTourneau University Belton, TX 6:00 PMMarch 14 LeTourneau University Belton, TX 11:00 AMDH

March 20 East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX 5:00 PMDH

March 21 East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX 12:00 PMMarch 27 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX 5:00 PMDH

March 28 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX 12:00 PMApril 3 McMurry University Belton, TX 4:00 PMDH April 4 McMurry University Belton, TX 12:00 PMApril 9 Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX 1:00 PMDH

April 10 Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX 12:00 PMApril 17 Sul Ross State University Belton, TX 4:00 PMDH April 18 Sul Ross State University Belton, TX 12:00 PMApril 24 Concordia University Texas Austin, TX 4:00 PMDH

April 25 Concordia University Texas Austin, TX 2:00 PM

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