Golden Eagle Softball 2011 Speed Roster

Marie Williams - #1 Andrea Jorgensen - #2 Kelsie Webster - #3 Jessica Albertson - #4 Alyana Watson - #6 5-3 So Outfi elder 5-10 Fr Outfi elder 5-8 Fr Catcher 5-3 So Outfi elder 5-4 Fr Infi elder Delta, B.C. Murray, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Richland, Wash. Rathdrum, Idaho

Mikkel Griffi n - #7 Latieshia Webster - #8 Holly Ritz - #9 TJ Surrage - #10 Chelsea Buttars - #11 5-6 So Infi elder 5-6 Catcher/Outfi elder 5-4 Fr Oufi elder 5-6 Fr Infi elder 5-8 So Infi elder St. George, Utah West Valley City, Utah Farmington, Utah Jerome, Idaho Harrisville, Utah

Lyndi Miller - #12 Marina Groenewegen - #14 Jessi Duncan - #15 Jyl Eckstein - #21 Nikki Brailsford - #23 5-10 So Catcher/Infi elder 5-9 So Infi elder 5-8 Fr Pitcher 5-10 Fr Pitcher/Infi elder 5-10 Fr Infi elder Murray, Utah Surrey, B.C. Battleground, Wash. Plain City, Utah Springville, Utah

Bailee Montgomery - #24 Kelsey Bryant - #25 Lexi Jacobson Nick Baumert Debbie Dodds 5-10 Fr Catcher 6-0 So Infi elder/Pitcher Manager Head Coach Assistant Coach Buhl, Idaho Surrey, B.C. Rathdrum, Idaho 5th Season 3rd Season Table of Contents

Guide Directory...... 1 Quick Facts...... 2 2011 Team Roster...... 3 2011 Outlook...... 4 Head Coach Profile...... 6 Assistant Coach Profiles...... 8 Player Profiles...... 10 Marathon Donors...... 18 2010 Stats and Region 18 Standings...... 19 2010 Leaders...... 20 Topping the Charts...... 21 2010 Game Results...... 22 2011 Schedule...... 23 Continuing Success...... 24 President and Athletic Director...... 26 Behind the Scenes...... 27 CSI Athletic Success...... 28 CSI Athletic Facilities...... 30 Softball Facilities...... 32 CSI Campus...... 34 Twin Falls and the Magic Valley...... 36 CSI In the Polls...... 38 CSI Softball Camps...... 39 Region 18 Opponents...... 40

2011 CSI Softball Media Guide

About the Cover and Inside Cover: Six returning sophomores and a sophomore transfer hope to lead the Col- lege of Southern Idaho softball team back to the NJCAA National Tournament. This publication was produced by Karen Baumert, CSI sports information director. Doug Maughan did the photography for the mug shots. Graphic design on the cover and pages 3, 28-37 was done by Tereasa Bendele. Andy Arenz took the action photography throughout the guide.

1 General Information Team Information 2010 Record: 47-20 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Returning Starters: 6 Founded: 1964 Returning Non-Starters: 7 Enrollment: 8,500 Newcomers: 10 President: Jerry Beck 2010 SWAC Finish: Second Athletic Director: Joel Bate 2010 Region 18 Tournament Finish: Second Conference: Scenic West Athletic Conference NJCAA National Tournament Appearances: 1 Region: 18 Athletic Affiliation: NJCAA, Division I Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Gold and Black Website: www.csi.edu Athletics Office Manager: Ginger Nukaya, 732-6486 Team Physicians: Dr. Thad Scholes Softball Information Dr. Mark McKain Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. William May Head Coach: Nick Baumert (5th Year) Athletic Trainer: Richard Bingham, 732-6481 Assistant Coach: Debbie Dodds (3rd year) Physical Therapist: Julie Ellis Student Assistant Coach: Desi Thomson (3rd year) Team Chiropractor: Dr. David Long Office Phone Number: (208) 732-6494/732-6495 Academic Advisor: Kat Powell, 732-6548 Mailing Address: CSI Softball Head Men’s BB Coach: Steve Gosar, 732-6498 315 Falls Ave. Asst. Men’s BB Coaches: Josh Dees, 732-6496 P.O. Box 1238 Ryan Devlin, 732-6476 Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238 Volunteer Asst. MBB Coach: Colby Blaine E-mail Address: [email protected] Head Women’s BB Coach: Randy Rogers, 732-6480 [email protected] Asst. WBB Coach: Tessa Balsick, 732-6490 Vol. Asst. WBB Coach: Nakeya Isabell, 732-6480 Head VB Coach: Heidi Cartisser, 732-6485 Asst. VB Coach: Erin Mellinger, 732-6492 Volunteer Asst. VB Coach: Babes Kalulu, 732-6492 Marketing & Athletic Promotions Head Baseball Coach: Boomer Walker, 732-6491 Asst. BB Coaches: Kris Welker, 732-6491/732-6650 Skip Walker, 732-6477/732-6650 Head Rodeo Coach: Steve Birnie, 732-6620 Asst. Rodeo Coach: Brian Tubbs, 732-6620 CSI Board of Trustees: Chairman Dr. Thad Scholes, Dr. Allen Frost, Donna Brizee, Karl Kleinkopf and Bob Keegan

Sports Information SID: Karen Baumert Office Phone: (208) 732-6493 Coordinator:Jason Vickrey E-mail Address: [email protected] Office Phone: (208) 732-6482 Fax: (208) 734-0245 E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.csi.edu Fax: (208) 734-0245

2 Southern Idaho Softball

2011 Roster

No. Name Pos. Height Class B/T Hometown 1 Marie Williams OF 5-3 So L/R Delta, B.C. 2 Andrea Jorgensen OF 5-10 Fr R/R Murray, Utah 3 Kelsie Webster C 5-8 Fr R/R Salt Lake City, Utah 4 Jessica Albertson OF 5-3 So L/R Richland, Wash. 6 Alyana Watson INF 5-4 Fr L/R Rathdrum, Idaho 7 Mikkel Griffin INF 5-6 So R/R St. George, Utah 8 Latieshia Webster C/OF 5-6 So R/R West Valley City,Utah 9 Holly Ritz OF 5-4 Fr L/R Farmington, Utah 10 TJ Surrage INF 5-6 Fr R/R Jerome, Idaho 11 Chelsea Buttars INF 5-8 So R/R Harrisville, Utah 12 Lyndi Miller C/INF 5-10 So R/R Murray, Utah 14 Marina Groenewegen INF 5-9 So R/R Surrey, B.C. 15 Jessi Duncan P/INF 5-8 Fr R/R Battleground, Wash. 21 Jyl Eckstein P/INF 5-10 Fr R/R Plain City, Utah 23 Nikki Brailsford INF 5-10 Fr R/R Springville, Utah 24 Bailee Montgomery C 5-10 Fr R/R Buhl, Idaho 25 Kelsey Bryant INF/P 6-0 So R/R Surrey, B.C.

3 CSI Softball works toward berth in NJCAA National Tournament behind strength of 7 sophomores With six returning hitters in the starting lineup, CSI head coach Nick Baumert expects the Golden Eagles to score a lot of runs this season. Add to that two very talented incoming pitchers and a returning pitcher and he believes this year’s team has a chance to make a run late in the season. “Hitting will definitely be our strength early in the year,” Baumert said. “But we are very excited about the po- tential of our incoming pitchers.” Leading the way at the plate will be sophomore Mikkel Griffin. The 5-6 second baseman hit .480 with 20 home runs as a freshman and earned All-American honors. Close behind her was shortstop Kelsey Bryant. Bryant earned second-team Region 18 honors by hitting .423 at the plate with 11 home runs. Other big swing- ing returners included DH Lyndi Miller (.337, 8 home runs) and third baseman Marina Groenewegen (.307, 11 doubles). Add to that returning speed kids Marie Williams (.335, 12 stolen bases) and Jessica Albertson (.278, 14 stolen bases) and the Golden Eagles begin the season with a potent arsenal. Albertson and Williams (first team Region 18 selection) will anchor the CSI outfield. They will be joined by Holly Ritz, Andrea Jorgensen and sophmore transfer Latieshia Webster. Webster hit five home runs last season for Colorado NW. “We are excited with the depth this season in the outfield,” Baumert said. “We will have quite a bit of speed but also have some outfielders with power.” The only infield spot without a returning starter was first base. Baumert said he expects freshman Nikki Brailsford to step in and contribute right away. Bryant, who played shortstop and pitched in 91 innings for CSI, will be asked to perform double duty.

4 2011 Outlook “We expect to use Kelsey in a closer role in the circle for us,” Baumert said. “She has the best changeup of any pitcher we’ve had here at CSI and does a good job giving hitters a different look.” When Bryant is pitching, freshman TJ Surrage can step into play shortstop. Surrage also will be able to DH for CSI. Freshman Alyana Watson also gives Baumert a lot of versatility. The 5-4 infielder from Rathdrum can hit for power from the left side as well as slap. She is quick and could also see some time in the outfield. Miller, who caught some games last season for the Golden Eagles, will fill a similar role this season as a des- ignated hitter or catcher. Freshmen Kelsie Webster and Bailee Montgomery join CSI as catchers and Latieshia Webster also can catch. “We have four catchers that can swing it,” Baumert said. “It will give us quite a few options with the season being so long and grueling.” In the circle, Baumert will look to freshmen Jyl Eckstein and Jessi Duncan. Bryant will round out the pitching staff. “Jessi has a ton of potential and reminds me a lot of Generra when she first came to CSI, “Baumert said refer- ring to Generra Nielson, who was an All-American for the Golden Eagles last season. “Jyl has the ideal pitch- er’s body. Once she gains experience and realizes how good she can be, she could have a huge impact.” The Golden Eagles begin the season much like every team in the Scenic West Athletic Conference - with young pitching. The top teams in the league should be evenly matched early. “We believe we have a great shot at winning the region,” Baumert said. “Every team in the league graduated their experienced pitchers. We feel like we return the toughest hitting lineup.” Salt Lake CC, North Idaho, Southern Nevada and Snow College are always tough games. Colorado NW and Western Nevada should be improved over last season. “We will need to remember it is a marathon not a sprint,” Baumert said of the 48-game league schedule. “We will focus on taking one weekend series at a time and work toward our goal of returning to the national tourna- ment.”

5 Nick Baumert Head Coach 5th Season

Nick Baumert joined the Golden Eagles as the head softball coach in 2006. In the program’s first season, he earned 2007 Region 18 Coach of the Year. In 2008, Baumert led CSI to a Region 18 Championship and brought home a 7th-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament. In 2009, the Golden Eagles placed second in the SWAC as well as the Region 18 Tournament, ending the season ranked 10th in the nation. 2010 mirrored 2009 as CSI placed second in the SWAC and Region 18 Tournament, finishing the year ranked 12th in the nation. During the first four seasons, the Golden Eagles have had five All- Americans, eight NFCA All-West selections, three NFCA All-Americans and nine NJCAA Academic All-Americans. The team has posted a high enough grade point average every year to reach Academic All-American team status. Prior to being hired to start a brand new program at CSI, Baumert coached high school softball. As the Twin Falls High School varsity coach for seven seasons, Baumert led the Bruins to a 159-46 record. He won the Region III title five times and placed fifth three times at the state tournament. Throughout his high school coaching career, he coached one high school All-American, six Region III Players of the Year and 29 Region III first team selections. He also helped 12 players continue their softball career at the college level. Baumert received coach of the year accolades five times for Region III, twice for the Times-News and seven times from the District IV coaches. Baumert was named Distinguished Softball Coach of the Year for Idaho in 2006. Baumert is married to Karen. They have two daughters, Katelynn and Kylie.

The Baumert family pictured from left to right: Kylie, Nick, Karen and Katelynn.

6 Competed in Region 18 Championship game every season that CSI has had softball.

180-87 Overall Record

2007 Region 18 Coach of the Year

7 Debbie Dodds Assistant Coach 3rd Season

Former Twin Falls High School standout Debbie Dodds joined the Golden Eagle softball team in the fall of 2008. Dodds, who played softball and graduated from BYU, was the only high school All-American softball player at Twin Falls High School. She started for the Bruins all four years. Dodds helped lead BYU to the NCAA tournament as a senior. She earned first team Mountain West Conference honors in 2004 and 2005 at BYU. She also was named to the National Fast-pitch Coaches Association west region team in 2004. As a senior, Dodds was named the team’s most inspirational player. She also excelled in the classroom earning scholar athlete honors. After graduating from BYU with a degree in physical education, Dodds became the head coach at Timpview High School in Orem, Utah. She led the team to its first ever state softball appearance. This isn’t the first time Dodds and Baumert have worked together on the soft- ball diamond. Dodds played for Baumert her last three years of high school and has worked several CSI softball camps. In 2001, Dodds was the Region III Player of the Year at TFHS. “She is a perfect fit for our program,” Baumert said. “She has a great understanding of the game and what it takes to be successful. Debbie is the type of coach that can take us to an even higher level. She knows what it takes to succeed and will place high expectations on our players.”

8 Desi Thomson Student Assistant Coach 3rd Season

Desi Thomson returns for her third season as a student assistant for the Golden Eagles. Thomson, who played for CSI in 2008 and 2009, is finishing up her nursing degree and helping out with the Golden Eagle pitchers. “Desi has a great softball background,” said CSI head coach Nick Baumert. “We are lucky she chose to stay at CSI and help our program.”

Lexi Jacobson

“I couldn’t ask for a better manager. Lexi is the type of kid that sees what needs to be done and just does it. We appreciate all the hard work she does and know that she is key to making us look good, stay healthy and play well.” Coach Baumert

Manager Rathdrum, Idaho

9 5-3 Marie Williams Outfielder “Marie is a great student and great player. We are very lucky to have her anchoring our outfield. She has incredible bat control and runs well. We will look to her for leadership Sophomore this season.” Coach Baumert Delta, B.C. At CSI: Marie earned first team Region 18 honors as a freshman. She hit .335 for the Eagles with 12 stolen bases. #1 Before CSI: Marie played basketball, soccer and badminton at Burnsview Secondary School. Outside of school, she played softball on the Whiterock Renegades, Team This or That British Columbia, Zone 4 and Surdel Tigers. Stay In or Go Out In 2007, she helped her team to a Western Canadian summer games cham- Talk or Listen pionship. Laugh Out Loud or Giggle She also played at nationals in 2007, 2008 and 2009, helping her team to Tent or Cabin a first-place finish. Bike or Scooter Up Close with Marie Love to Win or Hate to Lose One word to describe myself is: complex. Play to Win or Play to have Fun I can’t bear the sound of: whistling. Dogs or Cats Favorite Movie Genre: Scary Leader or Follower Favorite Pizza Toppings: Chicken and Green Peppers Mild or Spicy I wouldn’t be caught dead in: Rangely, Colo. Social Butterfly or Wallflower I can’t stand the smell of: seafood or curry. Casual or Dress Up I love the smell of: a fresh rainstorm. Morning or Night Lucky Number: 11

Andrea Jorgensen 5-10 Outfielder “Andy is an athletic kid that runs well. She has a solid bat and continues to improve in the field. As she gets stronger, we expect good things from her.” Coach Baumert Freshman Murray, Utah Before CSI: Andrea played two years at Murray High School and two at #2 Olympus High School. As a freshman, Andrea played outfield for the MHS team that won the state championship. The following year, she helped them to a runner-up finish at state. This or That At Olympus High School, Andrea pitched and played outfield in helping her team to a fifth-place finish at state her junior and senior seasons. Dogs or Cats Outside of school, Andrea played travel ball for Beach Girls Gold, Sudden Talk or Listen Impact and Utah Raid. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Up Close with Andrea Morning or Night If I could start my own restaurant, it would be: a pizza or chocolate factory. Worry Wart or Worry Free Favorite Food: Chocolate Tent or Cabin Favorite Perfume: Victoria Secret Leader or Follower I can’t bear the sound of: a dentist drill. Beaches or Mountains Favorite Fruit: Apple Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse Casual or Dress Up Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving French Fries or Potato Chips Hanging on my bedroom wall is: a poster of Drake & Nelly.

10 5-8 Kelsie Webster Catcher “Kelsie is a great kid. We expect her to step in as a freshman and contribute right away at the catcher position. She does a great job working with the pitchers and she under- Freshman stands the game very well.” Coach Baumert Salt Lake, Utah Before CSI: Kelsie led Olympus High School to the state tournament all four years of high school. She played her final two years with current CSI #3 player Andrea Jorgenson. As a junior, Kelsie was named first team all-state Utah. She was team This or That captain for her high shcool team as a junior and senior. Stay In or Go Out Kelsie played ASA softball for Pegasus and Black Ice. Dreamer or Doer Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Street Smart or Book Smart Up Close with Kelsie Love to Win or Hate to Lose If I could start my own restaurant, it would be: one with spinny tables so everyone Night Light or Completely Dark can share food. Reality Show or Sitcom Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes Bike or Scooter A one-word description of myself is: crazy. Mild or Spicy I can’t stand the smell of: eggs or donuts. Beaches or Mountains I wouldn’t be caught dead at: a Justin Beiber concert. Casual or Dress Up My hobbies include: shopping, watching movies and going to concerts. Favorite Pop: Cherry Pepsi Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant: Subway Jessica Albertson 5-3 Outfielder “Jessica is our strongest kid in the weight room and one of our most athletic kids on the field. As she continues to grow as a lefty slapper and add more power, she will be a key Sophomore component to our success.” Coach Baumert Richland, Wash. At CSI: Jessica started 64 games for the Golden Eagles as a freshman. She hit .278 with 14 stolen bases. #4 Before CSI: A four-year letterman in basketball and softball, Jessica played at Hanford High School. She helped lead HHS to two Midvalley league championships and a CBL This or That district championship. She was named second team all area in as a senior and also earned the defensive MVP player award for her team. Mild or Spicy Her last two years, she racked up 23 stolen bases each year and had only Bike or Scooter two strikeouts at the plate. Worry Wart or Worry free Up Close with Jessica Reality Show or Sitcom I am not good at: dancing. Small Town or Big City Favorite Food: Seafood Love to Win or Hate to Lose I wouldn’t be caught dead at : drill team practice. Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday Morning or Night Interesting Fact: I can squat double my weight. Leader or Follower Favorite Playground Equipment: Swings Tent or Cabin Favorite Pizza Topping: Pineapple Casual or Dress Up Favorite Book: 90 Minutes in Heaven Beaches or Mountains

11 5-4 Alyana Watson Infielder “Alyana plays the game of softball the way it should be played - with emotion and inten- sity. She has a ton of potential and we expect her to find a way to get into the lineup.” Freshman Coach Baumert Rathdrum, Idaho Before CSI: A three-sport athlete, Alyana lettered three years in basket- ball, four in softball and four in volleyball at Lakeland High School. #6 A shortshop on the softball team, Alyana led her team to the state tourna- ment in 2010. She earned first team all-conference honors in volleyball and in softball. This or That Alyana played travel softball for Coeur d’Alene Crush. Stay In or Go Out Bike or Scooter Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Up Close with Alyana Beaches or Mountains Favorite Toy as a Child: Easy Bake Oven Love to Win or Hate to Lose A two-word description of myself is: family oriented. Play to Win or Play to have Fun One word to describe Golden Eagle Softball is: sisters. Dogs or Cats When I was little I wanted to be a: physical therapist. Leader or Follower Now, I want to be an: elementary school teacher. Mild or Spicy Favorite Perfume: Lucky Social Butterfly or Wallflower My biggest fear is: the dark. Casual or Dress Up Favorite Movie Genre: Comedy Morning or Night Mikkel Griffin 5-6 Infielder “Mikkel is one of, if not the best hitter to wear the black and gold at CSI. She is quick, powerful and competitive. She is a great student and teammate. We are very lucky to have Sophomore her on our team and expect her to be one of our leaders. ” Coach Baumert St. George, Utah Before CSI: An NJCAA All-American, Mikkel ranked second in the region in #7 batting average with .480 and first in home runs with 20. Before CSI: A two-sport athlete at Dixie High School, Mikkel helped her team qualify for state four times in softball and three times in soccer, winning a This or That state championship in soccer her sophomore year. Her softball teams placed no lower than 6th in the state during her high school career. Stay in or Go Out Mikkel set the home run and RBI Utah high school record as well as earned Talk or Listen all state honors in softball and in soccer. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Up Close with Mikkel Morning or Night During the offseason, I worked on: hitting the ball to right field. Worry Wart or Worry Free Favorite Food: Teriyaki Chicken and Pomegranates Bike or Scooter When I was little I wanted to be: a pro soccer player. Street Smart or Book Smart Now I want to be: an occupational therapist. Beaches or Mountains My favorite toy as a child were my: rollerblades. Laugh out Loud or Giggle Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini Casual or Dress Up Favorite Playground Equipment: Slide French Fries or Potato Chips A one-word description of me is: stresscase.

12 5-6 Latieshia Webster Catcher/Outfielder “Latieshia is a versatile player. She will see playing time behind the plate catching and in Sophomore the outfield. She is a solid hitter that has home run power.” Coach Baumert West Valley, Utah Before CSI: Latieshia transferred to CSI from Colorado Northwestern where she led the Spartans at the plate with a .304 batting average and five #8 home runs. Latieshia threw out 17 runners trying to steal to lead all catchers in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. Latiesha played basketball and softball at Hunter High School, She was This or That named second team all-state in basketball in 2008-09 and second team all Stay In or Go Out region in 2009. Dreamer or Doer Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Up Close with Latieshia Street Smart or Book Smart The thing that is most important to me right now is: family. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Hidden Talent: I can rope a cow. Night Light or Completely Dark A one-word description of myself is: shy. Play to Win or Play to have Fun I can’t stand the smell of: smokers. Go With the Flow or Stick With the Routine My hobbies include: hockey, singing and racecars. Mild or Spicy Favorite Pop: Mountain Dew Clean Freak or Total Slob I love the smell of: fresh strawberries Beaches or Mountains Favorite Cereal: Trix Holly Ritz 5-4 Outfielder “Holly is a very fast runner and a solid outfielder. We have moved her to the left side of the plate and expect her to have an impact with experience.” Coach Baumert Freshman Farmington, Utah Before CSI: Holly played basketball and softball at Viewmont High School, playing four years of varsity in softball and three in basketball. As a senior, she #9 also competed on the high school track team. As a freshman, Holly helped her VHS team to a fourth-place finish at state in softball. As a junior, Viewmont took second in the state. Her senior season, This or That Holly was named the best defensive player on her high school team. Mild or Spicy Bike or Scooter Talk or Listen Up Close with Holly Reality Show or Sitcom Intersting Fact: I have nine siblings in my family. Small Town or Big City Favorite Twin Falls Hangout: Walmart Love to Win or Hate to Lose I wouldn’t be caught dead in: any bar or club. Play to Win or Play to have Fun My favorite motivational saying is: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from Street Smart or Book Smart playing the game.” Beaches or Mountains My biggest fear are: snakes. Sweet or Salty Favorite Food: Ice Cream Tent or Cabin Favorite Cereal: Raisin Bran Crunch Casual or Dress Up I love the smell of: coffee beans.

13 5-6 TJ Surrage Infielder “Everything TJ does on the field is all out. She’s an athletic kid that loves to play the game. She will be able to give us depth at the shortstop position and hit in the Freshman designated player spot.” Coach Baumert Jerome, Idaho Before CSI: TJ lettered four years in softball at Jerome High School, lead- ing her team to the state tournament in 2010. #10 TJ also played soccer for the Tigers her senior year. Outside of school ball, TJ played on the Magic Valley Sooners travel team. The Sooners won two Western B National Tournaments as well as B Regionals This or That and the Idaho State Tournament. Stay In or Go Out Tent or Cabin Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Small Town or Big City Up Close with TJ Bike or Scooter The greatest invention of my lifetime is: video games. Love to Win or Hate to Lose My biggest fear is: clowns. Play to Win or Play to have Fun My favorite motivational saying is: “Don’t be pushed by your problems, be led by Dogs or Cats your dreams.” Leader or Follower Hidden Talent: Drawing Mild or Spicy Favorite Twin Falls hangout: Kiwi Loco Social Butterfly or Wallflower Favorite Perfume: True by Faith Hill Casual or Dress Up Favorite Fruit: Pineapple Morning or Night Favorite Food: Pizza Chelsea Buttars 5-8 Infielder “Chelsea will redshirt for us this year after having shoulder surgery in the off-season. She is a great kid and will work hard to come back next season.” Coach Baumert Redshirt Harrisville, Utah At CSI: Chelsea played in 15 games for the Golden Eagles, hitting .308. #11 Before CSI: Chelsea started all four years for Weber High School’s softball team, leading them to the state tournament her last three years. The highest finish was her sophomore season when WHS placed sixth. This or That Chelsea was named a Triple Crown All-American and an Adidas Top 100 recruit. As a senior, she was named to the second team all-area team. Mild or Spicy Outside of high school ball, Chelsea played for the Utah Xtreme ASA Talk or Listen travel club. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Up Close with Chelsea Morning or Night If I could start my own restaurant, it would be: a cereal buffet with every kind of Worry Wart or Worry Free cereal you could imagine. Sweet or Salty Favorite Food: Chinese Leader or Follower Funniest CSI Instructor: David Schlesinger Beaches or Mountains My favorite motivational saying is: Believe deep down in your heart that you’re Spender or Saver destined to do great things.” Joe Paterno Casual or Dress Up My advice to a five-year-old is: eat as much candy as you can before you get your French Fries or Potato Chips grown up teeth. I wish someone would invent: cleaning robot.

14 5-10 Lyndi Miller Catcher “Lyndi is a great student and person. She was our DP last season and we expect her to fill that role and see some time at catcher. She brings a lot of power to the plate for us.” Sophomore Coach Baumert Murray, Utah Before CSI: Lyndi earned Region 18 second-team honors at designated player last season. She hit .337 for the Eagles with eight home runs and 13 #12 doubles. Before CSI: A basketball and softball standout at Murray High School, This or That Lyndi led her high school team to a state championship in softball her sopho- more season and second-place finishes her freshmen and junior years. Stay In or Go Out An all-state selection as a junior and senior on the softball field, Lyndi also Dreamer or Doer excelled in the classroom. She was a member of National Honor Society and Laugh Out Loud or Giggle did an honors program service project with refugee families. Tent or Cabin Street Smart or Book Smart Up Close with Lyndi Love to Win or Hate to Lose One thing I miss about being a kid: not having to pay for anything. Night Light or Completely Dark Favorite Food: Mexican Reality Show or Sitcom A one-word description of myself is: spunky. Talk or Listen IWhen I was little I wanted to be a: NFL football player. Mild or Spicy Now I want to be a: dietician or chef. Clean Freak or Total Slob Favorite Vegetable: Asparagus Casual or Dress Up Favorite Pizza Topping: Pineapple For just a day, I would switch places with: Rachel Ray Marina Groenewegen 5-9 “Pure power. Marina hits the ball as hard as any player I’ve coached. She struggled early Infielder last season coming off a broken hand but came back this fall ready to go. She has the ability to be a game changer.” Coach Baumert Sophomore At CSI: Marina started in 56 games for the Golden Eagles as a freshman, Surrey, B.C. hitting .307 with 11 doubles. Before CSI: A volleyball and soccer player at Elgin Park Secondary #14 School, Marina played her softball for the White Rock Renegades as well as Team BC (British Columbia). In 2009, her team was the Canadian national champions. She earned the This or That top 3rd baseman award at nationals. At provincials, Marina was named the Top Batter. She also made it to the top 28 in the final selection camp for Team Mild or Spicy Canada. At the Valley Invitational Recruitment Camp, Marina was ranked 12th Bike or Scooter out of 587 participants. Talk or Listen Reality Show or Sitcom Up Close with Marina Small Town or Big City I am not good at: bowling. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Favorite Twin Falls Hangout: Walmart Play to Win or Play to have Fun I would describe Golden Eagle Softball as : too legit to quit. Potato Chips or French Fries My favorite motivational saying is: “Learn to do hard” - Debbie Dodds Leader or Follower Biggest Fear: I’m fearless. Sweet or Salty Favorite Playground Equipment: Monkey Bars Tent or Cabin Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber Casual or Dress Up A one-word description of me is: versatile.

15 5-8 Jessi Duncan Pitcher “Jessi is a competitor. She throws similar to former CSI pitcher and All-American Gen- erra Nielson when Generra first came to CSI. We are excited to see how good Jessi can Freshman be.” Coach Baumert Battleground, Wash Before CSI: A four-year letter winner in softball, Jessi led her Prairie High School team to state as a junior and senior. #15 In 2009, Jessi helped her team to a fourth-place finish at state. In 2010, PHS placed sixth at state. This or That Jessi was named first team all-league in 2008, 2009 and 2010. She earned Washington all-state honors in 2009 and 2010. Stay In or Go Out Talk or Listen Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Beaches or Mountains Up Close with Jessi Love to Win or Hate to Lose If I could appear on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Sports Illustrated. Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Donut: Jelly Filled Spender or Saver My hobbies include: dancing, hanging out with friends and family, horseback rid- Leader or Follower ing, hunting and shopping. Mild or Spicy I am not good at: cooking. Social Butterfly or Wallflower When I was little I wanted to be a: nurse. Casual or Dress Up Now I want to be: a special education teacher. Morning or Night Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant: Cafe Rio Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans Jyl Eckstein 5-10 Pitcher/Infielder “Jyl can go as far as Jyl allows herself to go. She has a pitcher’s build and the athleticism to dominate in the circle. She will be a key part of how successful we will be this season.” Freshman Coach Baumert Plain City, Utah Before CSI: Jyl was a two-sport athlete at Fremont High School. She #21 played volleyball from 2008-2010, helping her team to a fifth-place and eighth-place finish at state. In softball, Jyl led her team to third place at the state tournament as a This or That senior. Outside of high school softball, Jyl played travel ball for Extreme and Utah Spender or Saver Storm. Talk or Listen Love to Win or Hate to Lose Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Up Close with Jyl Morning or Night If I could start my own restaurant, it would be: a dessert shop. Worry Wart or Worry Free Favorite Food: Grandpa’s Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Mild or Spicy My favorite motivational saying is: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Leader or Follower A one-word description of me is: bubbly. Beaches or Mountains When I was little I wanted to be a: librarian. Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Now I want to be: a photographer. Casual or Dress Up My hobbies include: baking cupcakes. French Fries or Potato Chips My most prized possession is: Jack - my jacked-up jeep.

16 5-10 Nikki Brailsford Infielder “I believe we got one of the best hitters in Utah when we signed Nikki. She is very tal- ented and coachable. Nikki is powerful but adds an element of quickness that most teams Freshman aren’t expecting. She will be our first baseman.” Coach Baumert Springville, Utah Before CSI: A softball player at Springville High School, Nikki led her team to a 7th-place finish at state her senior season. #23 Nikki earned first team all-state honors as a senior and honorable mention all-state honors as a sophomore. This or That She played ASA travel softball for Crush most recently. Prior to that she Stay In or Go Out played for the Rage, Shamrocks and Spiders. Dreamer or Doer Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Street Smart or Book Smart Up Close with Nikki Love to Win or Hate to Lose The thing that is most important to me right now is: my education and the people Night Light or Completely Dark in my life. Small Town or Big City If I could start my own restaurant, it would be: “K” or some other letter of the Beaches or Mountains alphabet but it would be pronounced “kuh.” Mild or Spicy Hidden Talent: I don’t look like it but I can do the splits. Clean Freak or Total Slob Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse Casual or Dress Up Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Favorite Food: Banana Bread Favorite Website: Stumbleupon.com Bailee Montgomery 5-10 Catcher “Bailee came to CSI as one of the top catchers in the Magic Valley. An injury kept her out of practice and games much of the fall season.” Coach Baumert Freshman Buhl, Idaho Before CSI: A three-sport athlete, Bailee played basketball, soccer and softball at Buhl High School. #24 She led the Indians to a state softball championship in 2008 and third place in 2010. Many of her individual awards came on the basketball court where she was This or That named offensive player of the year her sophomore and junior seasons. She also Mild or Spicy was named first team all conference in basketball as a junior. Bike or Scooter Talk or Listen Reality Show or Sitcom Up Close with Bailee Small Town or Big City Interesting Fact: I went two years without drinking soda. Love to Win or Hate to Lose My hobbies include: boating and snowboarding. Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Food : Mexican Beaches or Mountains I can’t bear the sound of: popping fingers. Leader or Follower Favorite Movie Genre: Action Sweet or Salty Favorite Playground Equipment: Slides Tent or Cabin Funniest Movie: Hangover Casual or Dress Up I am not good at: speaking in front of a lot of people.

17 6-0 Kelsey Bryant Infielder “Kelsey is a very talented and athletic player. We have asked her to do a lot and she has done all we have asked of her. She is the ultimate team player with a limitless future.” Sophomore Coach Baumert At CSI: Kelsey earned second team all region honors as a freshman. She Surrey, B.C. hit .423 for the Eagles, ranking seventh in the region. This past summer, Kelsey was selected to the pool of 28 for the Canadian National Team. #25 Before CSI: Kelsey attended Sullivan Heights Secondary School where she played volleyball, soccer and basketball. She played softball for the Surrey This or That Storm and Delta Heat. Stay In or Go Out Kelsey also was chosen to play for Team BC. She helped Team BC to a Bike or Scooter gold medal at the Western Canada Summer Games in 2007 and was the start- Laugh Out Loud or Giggle ing shortstop for Team BC in leading them to the Canada Summer Games Tent or Cabin gold medal in 2009. Beaches or Mountains Up Close with Kelsey Love to Win or Hate to Lose Hidden Talent: I can speak French. Play to Win or Play to have Fun My biggest fear is: not being good enough. Sweet or Salty I wish someone would invent: a Redbox in Canada. Leader or Follower A one-word description of myself is: fantastic. Mild or Spicy My advice to a five-year-old is: “Don’t be a lawn mower.” Social Butterfly or Wallflower Favorite Perfume: Victoria Secret Morning or Night Favorite Food: Grapefruit If I could appear on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Cosmopolitan.

Thanks to our marathon game donors ($100 or more)

$500 or above Jake and Vicki Swalling Angie and Wade Harman Derrick and Denita Webster Cal and Gayle Jorgensen First Federal $100 - $200 Granpie and Grammie Lewis Griffins/Big O Tires Stan and Ila Adams Shawn and Mary McCraney Aaron Rictor Faye Albertson Scott and Sally Miller Jack Bickmore Leanne Montgomery $200 or above Bob and Noella Biedenbach Char Sinclair Robert and Karen Bryant Ray and Judy Bryant Matt Starr Dan Duncan/Geneva Hydraulics Alan Ellis Max and Rexann Wheeler Forage Genetics International Fred and Ruby Forch Groenewegen Family The Williams Robert and Wanda Luna Diane Hadley Dr. Gary Yang

18 2010 Stats and Region Standings

CSI Overall 2010 Record: 47-20 Region 18 2010 Record: 35-14

SB Player Games AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB SO BB HP SAC OB% E /SBA AVG. SLG%

Mikkel Griffin 67 223 74 107 74 24 2 20 195 13 17 5 4 .522 10 18/20 .480 .874 Kelsey Bryant 67 208 59 88 66 16 3 11 143 13 27 2 6 .483 27 2/3 .423 .688 Brittany Gonzales 66 202 45 69 56 12 1 12 119 27 30 5 0 .439 6 6/7 .342 .589 Lyndi Miller 61 187 33 63 58 13 0 8 100 25 29 3 1 .434 3 1/1 .337 .535 Marie Williams 67 233 52 78 22 6 2 0 88 15 22 0 10 .392 2 12/15 .335 .378 Chelsea Nix 50 112 28 37 22 5 1 2 50 15 15 1 1 .414 6 4/8 .330 .446 Kayla Powell 46 134 22 44 40 13 0 6 75 27 13 0 3 .383 11 1/2 .328 .560 Chelsea Buttars 15 26 6 8 7 2 0 0 10 3 2 1 2 .355 4 1/1 .308 .385 Marina Groenewegen 57 163 27 50 16 11 0 1 64 15 13 4 5 .368 15 1/2 .307 .393 Mechel Humt 64 171 32 49 41 12 0 7 82 31 9 4 3 .333 2 9/10 .287 .480 Jessica Albertson 65 212 59 59 18 3 0 0 62 28 15 1 13 .329 1 14/15 .278 .292 Michon Vanderpoel 37 24 12 5 0 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 0 .269 4 2/3 .208 .250 Brie Dimond 29 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .667 4 0/0 .500 .500 Allie Thain 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0/0 .000 .000 Generra Nielson 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 4 0/0 .000 .000

Totals 67 1898 450 658 420 118 9 67 995 213 195 26 68 .412 99 71/87 .347 .524 Opponents 67 1727 266 461 242 67 13 30 644 392 169 21 48 .339 135 78/94 .267 .373

Pitching Name APP IP H R ER BB SO ERA W L Saves Generra Nielson 42 227.2 189 80 61 56 293 1.88 28 9 2 Brie Dimond 26 109.0 165 113 81 42 42 5.20 9 7 3 Kelsie Bryant 19 91.0 107 73 60 71 57 4.62 10 4 0

Totals 67 427.2 461 266 202 169 392 3.31 47 20 5 Opponents 67 412.2 658 450 326 195 213 5.53 20 47 2

SWAC Overall 2010 2010 SWAC Teams Wins Losses Pct. Wins Losses Pct. Salt Lake CC 44 3 .936 61 5 .924 College of Southern Idaho 34 13 .723 47 20 .701 College of Southern Nevada 29 18 .617 34 22 .607 North Idaho College 25 23 .521 33 30 .524 Snow College 19 24 .442 25 31 .446 Western Nevada College 6 38 .136 7 45 .135 Colorado Northwestern CC 4 42 .087 4 42 .087

19 2010 Softball Leaders 2010 Region 18 Regular Season Individual Stat Leaders Batting Leaders Pitching Leaders Runs Scored Batting Average Opposing Batting Average Mikkel Griffin...... 2nd (74) Mikkel Griffin...... 2nd (.480) Generra Nielson...... 2nd (.217) Jessica Albertson...... 8th (59) Kelsey Bryant...... 7th (.423 Kelsey Bryant...... 9th (.296) Kelsey Bryant...... 8th (59) Brie Dimond...... 14th (.333) Hits Strike Outs Slugging % Mikkel Griffin...... 1st (107) MeChel Hunt...... 2nd (31) Mikkel Griffin...... 2nd (.897) Kelsey Bryant...... 4th (88) Jessica Albertson...... 5th (28) Kelsey Bryant...... 7th (.688) MarieWilliams...... Tied 9th (78) Brittany Gonzales...... 6th (27) Brittany Gonzales...... 12th (.589) On Base % Earned Run Average Home Runs Mikkel Griffin...... 3rd (.522) Generra Nielson...... 4th (1.88) Mikkel Griffin...... 1st (20) Kelsey Bryant...... 7th (.483) Kelsey Bryant...... 11th (4.62) Brittany Gonzales...... 5th (12) Brittany Gonzales...... 13th (.439) Brie Dimond...... 15th (5.27) Kelsey Bryant...... 7th (11) Runs Batted In Wins Stolen Bases Mikkel Griffin...... 5th (74) Generra Nielson...... 2nd (28) Mikkel Griffin...... 6th (18) Kelsey Bryant...... 6th (66) Kelsey Bryant...... 9th (10) Lyndi Miller...... 9th (58) Brie Dimond...... 10th (9) 2010 Region 18 Top 10 Team Stat Leaders All Games Batting Average Runs Batted In Slugging Percentage SLCC...... 1st (.397) SLCC...... 1st (548) SLCC...... 1st (.590) CSI...... 2nd (.347) CSI...... 2nd (420) CSI...... 2nd (.524) CSN...... 3rd (.334) NIC...... 3rd (385) NIC...... 3rd (.483)

Hits Home Runs Earned Run Average SLCC...... 1st (725) CSI...... 1st (67) SLCC...... 1st (1.53) CSI...... 2nd (658) SLCC...... 2nd (54) CSI...... 2nd (3.32) NIC...... 3rd (576) NIC...... 3rd (49) SNOW...... 3rd (3.81)

On Base Percentage Runs Scored Batters Struck Out SLCC...... 1st (.468) SLCC...... 1st (591) SLCC...... 1st (416) CSI...... 2nd (.412) CSI...... 2nd (450) CSI...... 2nd (392) NIC...... 3rd (.403) NIC...... 3rd (408) SNOW...... 3rd (239) 2010 Final CSI Category Leaders Pitching Leaders Batting Leaders Earned Run Avg. Batting Average Runs Batted In Generra Nielson...... 1.88 Mikkel Griffin...... 480 Mikkel Griffin...... 74 Kelsey Bryant...... 4.62 Kelsey Bryant...... 423 Kelsey Bryant...... 66 Brie Dimond...... 5.20 Brittany Gonzales...... 342 Lyndi Miller...... 58

Wins Hits Home Runs Generra Nielson...... 28 Mikkel Griffin...... 107 Mikkel Griffin...... 20 Kelsey Bryant...... 10 Kelsey Bryant...... 88 Brittany Gonzales...... 12 Brie Dimond...... 9 Marie Williams...... 78 Kelsey Bryant...... 11

Opposing Bat Average Stolen Bases Runs Scored Generra Nielson...... 217 Mikkel Griffin...... 18 Mikkel Griffin...... 74 Kelsey Bryant...... 296 Jessica Albertson...... 14 Jessica Albertson...... 59 Brie Dimond...... 333 Marie Williams...... 12 Kelsey Bryant...... 59 Marie Williams...... 52 Strike Outs On Base Percentage Doubles Generra Nielson...... 293 Mikkel Griffin...... 522 Mikkel Griffin...... 24 Kelsey Bryant...... 57 Kelsey Bryant...... 483 Kelsey Bryant...... 16 Brie Dimond...... 42 Brittany Gonzales...... 439 Lymdi Miller...... 13 Kayla Powell...... 13 20 NJCAA Academic All-Americans Topping the Charts Belinda Turley...... 2007 Rochelle Noren...... 2008 Rachel Evans...... 2007 Candice Benard...... 2008 Rachel Evans...... 2008 Sarah Haney...... 2008 Anna Sorrell...... 2008 Anna Sorrell...... 2008 Megan Zimmerman...... 2008 Cassi Merrill...... 2009 Stephanie Holmes...... 2008 Erin Olander...... 2009 McKensy Hillstead...... 2009 Michon Vanderpoel...... 2010 Cassi Merrill...... 2009 Brieann Dimond...... 2010 Generra Nielson...... 2010 Marie Williams...... 2010 NFCA Academic All-Americans Mikkel Griffin...... 2010 Belinda Turley...... 2007 Desirae Thomson...... 2007 All-Region 18 Second Team Rochelle Noren...... 2007-08 Jalena Williams...... 2007 Candice Benard...... 2007-08 Belinda Turley...... 2007 Anna Sorrell...... 2007-08 Stephanie Holmes...... 2007 Sarah Haney...... 2007-08 Jody Zillner...... 2008 Megan Zimmerman...... 2008 Rochelle Noren...... 2008 Jody Zillner...... 2008 Generra Nielson...... 2009 Stephanie Holmes...... 2008 Ashley Chappel...... 2009 Cassi Merrill...... 2008-09 Kelsey Bryant...... 2010 Erin Olander...... 2009 Brittany Gonzales...... 2010 Allie Thain...... 2009-10 Lyndi Miller...... 2010 Michon Vanderpoel...... 2009-10 Brie Dimond...... 2009-10 Region 18 Tournament MVP Lyndi Miller...... 2010 Jody Zillner...... 2008 MeChel Hunt...... 2010 Mikkel Griffin...... 2010 Region 18 All-Tournament Team Rachel Evans...... 2008 NFCA All West Selections Erin Olander...... 2009 Anna Sorrell...... 2008 Megan Zimmerman...... 2009 Megan Zimmeran...... 2008 Kelsey Bryant...... 2010 Stephanie Holmes...... 2008 Generra Nielson...... 2010 Megan Zimmerman...... 2009 MeChel Hunt...... 2010 Ashley Chappel...... 2009 Cassi Merrill...... 2009 Generra Nielson...... 2010 Mikkel Griffin...... 2010

NFCA All Americans Megan Zimmerman...... 2009 Ashley Chappel...... 2009 Cassi Merrill...... 2009

NJCAA All Americans Rachel Evans...... 2008 Megan Zimmerman...... 2009 Cassi Merrill...... 2009 Generra Nielson...... 2010 Mikkel Griffin...... 2010

Region 18 Coach of the Year Nick Baumert...... 2007

Region 18 Player of the Year Megan Zimmerman...... 2009

All-Region 18 First Team Jody Zillner...... 2007 Rochelle Noren...... 2007

21 Overall Record: 47-20 20010 Softball Results Region 18 Record: 35-14

Date Opponent Result Score Site Jan. 29 Pima CC L 2-1 Henderson, Nev. Jan. 29 El Paso College CC W 7-4 Henderson, Nev. Jan. 29 South Mountain CC W 7-4 Henderson, Nev. Jan. 30 Gateway College W 20-1 Henderson, Nev. Jan. 30 Yavapai CC W 7-4 Henderson, Nev. Jan. 30 Chattanooga CC L 10-1 Henderson, Nev. Feb. 04 Dawson CC W 13-1 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 04 Central Arizona College L 2-0 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 04 Arizona Western College W 6-5 (8 innings) Yuma, Ariz Feb. 05 El Paso CC W 11-8 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 05 Golden West W 7-4 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 05 Eastern Arizona College L 4-1 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 06 El Paso W 7-2 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 06 Eastern Arizona College L 7-2 Yuma, Ariz Feb. 10 Colorado Northwest W 8-0 St. George, Utah Feb. 10 Colorado Northwest W 6-4 St. George, Utah Feb. 11 Colorado, Northwest W 8-0 St. George, Utah Feb. 11 Colorado Northwest W 12-3 St. George, Utah Feb. 12 Salt Lake CC L 2-1 St. George, Utah Feb. 12 Salt Lake CC L 9-0 St. George, Utah Feb. 14 Salt Lake CC L 5-0 St. George, Utah Feb. 14 Salt Lake CC L 1-6 St. George, Utah Feb. 19 Snow College W 1-0 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 19 Snow College W 5-2 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 20 Snow College W 12-4 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 20 Snow College W 8-4 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 26 North Idaho College W 2-1 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 26 North Idaho College W 7-3 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb. 27 North Idaho College W 7-3 Twin Falls, Idaho Feb 27 Notth Idaho College L 7-3 Twin Falls, Idaho March. 12 Western Nevada College W 8-0 Carson City, Nev. March. 12 Western Nevada College W 16-1 Carson City, Nev. March. 13 Western Nevada College W 13-11 Carson City, Nev. March. 13 Western Nevada College W 5-2 Carson City, Nev. March. 19 College of Southern Nevada W 11-2 Henderson, Nev. March. 19 College of Southern Nevada W 18-12 Henderson, Nev. March. 20 College of Southern Nevada W 7-2 Henderson, Nev March. 20 College of Southern Nevada W 8-0 Henderson, Nev. March. 27 Colorado Northwestern CC W 15-1 Rangely, Colo. March. 27 Colorado Northwestern CC W 13-0 Rangely, Colo. March. 27 Colorado Northwestern CC W 18-2 Rangely, Colo. April. 02 Salt Lake CC W 12-7 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 02 Salt Lake CC L 18-6 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 03 Salt Lake CC L 6-0 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 03 Salt Lake CC W 5-4 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 09 Snow College L 4-3 Ephraim, Utah April. 09 Snow College L 7-2 Ephraim, Utah April. 10 Snow College W 6-3 Ephraim, Utah April. 10 Snow College L 2-1 (8 innings) Ephraim, Utah April. 16 North Idaho College W 5-2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho April. 16 North Idaho College L 6-2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho April. 17 North Idaho College W 4-2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho April. 19 North Idaho College W 8-7 (9 innings) Coeur d’Alene, Idaho April. 20 Treasure Valley W 8-0 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 20 Treasure Valley W 13-0 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 30 Western Nevada College W 8-0 Twin Falls, Idaho April. 30 Western Nevada College L 6-5 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 01 Western Nevada College W 6-3 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 01 Western Nevada College W 14-7 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 07 College of Southern Nevada W 6-1 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 07 College of Southern Nevada L 13-3 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 08 College of Southern Nevada W 6-5 Twin Falls, Idaho May. 08 College of Southern Nevada W 4-3 (8 innings) Twin Falls, Idaho Region 18 Tournament May. 13 College of Southern Nevada W 8-0 Salt Lake City, Utah May. 14 Salt Lake CC L 8-7 (8 innings) Salt Lake City, Utah May. 15 Snow College W 3-2 Salt Lake City, Utah May. 15 Salt Lake CC L 6-2 Salt Lake City, Utah

22 2011 Softball Schedule

Day Date Opponent Time Games Place Fri.-Sat. Jan. 28-29 Las Vegas Classic Henderson, Nev. Fri. Jan. 28 Chipola CC 11:30 a.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Fri. Jan. 28 Central Arizona College 2 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Fri. Jan. 28 Yavapai College 4:30 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Sat. Jan. 29 South Mountain CC 8:30 a.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Sat. Jan. 29 Pima College 11 a.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Sat. Jan. 29 Chattanooga CC 1:30 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. Thur.-Sat. Feb. 3-5 Arizona Western Tourney Yuma, Ariz. Thur. Feb. 3 Arizona Western College Noon 2 Yuma, Ariz. Fri. Feb. 4 Golden West 2 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. Fri. Feb. 4 Central Arizona College 4 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. Fri. Feb. 4 El Paso CC 6 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. Sat. Feb. 5 Eastern Arizona College 8 a.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. Sat. Feb. 5 Phoenix College 10 a.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. Wed. Feb. 9 College of Southern Nevada 2 St. George, Utah Thurs. Feb. 10 College of Southern Nevada 2 St. George, Utah Fri. Feb. 11 Colorado Northwestern CC 2 St. George, Utah Sat. Feb. 12 Colorado Northwestern CC 2 St. George, Utah Fri. Feb. 18 Salt Lake CC 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Sat. Feb. 19 Salt Lake CC Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Fri. Feb. 25 Snow College 1 p.m. 2 Ephraim, Utah Sat. Feb. 26 Snow College Noon 2 Ephraim, Utah Fri. Mar. 4 North Idaho College 2 p.m. MST 2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Sat. Mar. 5 North Idaho College 1 p.m. MST 2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Fri. Mar. 18 Western Nevada College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Sat. Mar. 19 Western Nevada College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Fri. Mar. 25 College of Southern Nevada 2 p.m. MST 2 Henderson, Nev. Sat. Mar. 26 College of Southern Nevada 1 p.m. MST 2 Henderson, Nev. Fri. Apr. 1 Colorado Northwestern CC 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Sat. Apr. 2 Colorado Northwestern CC Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Fri. Apr. 8 Salt Lake CC 1 p.m. 2 Salt Lake City, Utah Sat. Apr. 9 Salt Lake CC Noon 2 Salt Lake City, Utah Fri. Apr. 15 Snow College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Sat. Apr. 16 Snow College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Fri. Apr. 22 North Idaho College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Sat. Apr. 23 North Idaho College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho Tues. Apr. 26 Treasure Valley CC 2 p.m. 2 Ontario, Ore. Fri. May 6 Western Nevada College 2 p.m. MST 2 Carson City, Nev. Sat. May 7 Western Nevada College 1 p.m. MST 2 Carson City, Nev. Thur.-Sat. May 12-14 Region 18 Tournament TBA Winner of League Thur.-Sat. May 19-21 NNJCAA National Tourney TBA St. George, Utah

23 They Come for the Tradition They Leave as a Part of It

Rachel Evans Players moving on to play at NJCAA All American 4-year schools

2008 Rachel Evans, Utah State University Jody Zillner, College of Idaho Katelynn Warren, Utah Valley University Rochelle Noren, Adelphi University 2009 Megan Zimmerman, Utah Valley University Jaelle Judkins, Dixie State College Cassi Merrill, Dixie State College Kyla Bryant, College of Idaho Erin Olander, Idaho State University 2010 Generra Nielson, University of Utah Brittany Gonzales, Savannah College of Art & Design

Jody Zillner Megan Zimmerman Region 18 Tournament MVP NJCAA All American

24 Generra Nielson Continuing Success NJCAA All American

Rochelle Noren NFCA All West Region 18 First Team

Cassi Merrill NJCAA All American

Erin Olander Region 18 2009 All-Tournament Team

25 President Jerry Beck

Gerald L. Beck began his career at the College of Southern Idaho in 1975 and became president of the college in 2005. His many titles at the college include Instructor, Coordinator of Trade and Industry Programs, Dean of Continuing Education/Summer School, Vice President of Instruction, and Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Beck is an Idaho native. He received his bachelor’s degree in Technical Education, his master’s degree in Teacher Education, and his Ed. D. in Adult Education from the University of Idaho. He completed his post doctoral at Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. In addition to his duties at the college, Dr. Beck is a member of the Twin Falls Rotary Club, and is a board member of the State Workforce Development Council appointed by the Governor. He serves as a board member on many local organizations including Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization, Region IV Development Association and Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. He is past president of the Idaho Association of Private Industry Councils. Dr. Beck and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children and three grandchildren. He attributes much of his success to the opportunities provided by the college and the support from his family and co-workers.

Athletic Director Joel Bate

Former CSI women’s basketball coach Joel Bate took over Golden Eagle Athletic Director responsibilities in January 2007. Bate, who had been teaching in the English Department since he arrived on the CSI campus in 1993, gave up teaching in the classroom to work with student- athletes and coaches on a daily basis. Bate coached at CSI from 1993 until 2000, leading the Lady Golden Eagles to the national tournament in 1999. During that span, Bate compiled a 144-78 record. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans and four NJCAA Academic All- Americans. Two players went on to play professional basketball, including Jessica Gibbs Mesna who assisted current coach Randy Rogers. In 1999, Bate earned Region 18 Coach of the Year honors. Prior to working at CSI, Bate taught and coached at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise. He taught senior English and headed the English department. In addition to his teaching duties, he coached girls’ volleyball, track and basketball, where he compiled a 114-32 record and four third-place state finishes. Bate earned his undergraduate degree in marketing at Boise State University and his master’s degree in English at the University of Idaho in 1986. Bate and his wife Donna and three children live in Twin Falls.

26 Behind the Scenes

Orthopedic Surgeon Team Physician Team Physician Dr. William May Dr. Thad Scholes Dr. Mark McKain

Physical Therapist Chiropractor Athletic Trainer Julie Ellis Dr. Dave Long Richard Bingham

Sports Information Director Administrative Assistant Karen Baumert 27 Ginger Nukaya 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 CSI in the Polls 2011 Softball NJCAA Pre-season Poll Top 20 Overall Record

1. Miami-Dade College 51-7 2. Yavapai College 54-16 3. Salt Lake CC 61-5 4. Wallace State CC-Hanceville 32-9 5. Chipola College 49-13 6. Midland College 46-10 7. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 44-14 8. Blinn College 45-11 9. Chattanooga State CC 53-14 10. Santa Fe College 46-9 11. Butler CC 42-12 12. Pima CC 57-11 13. Georgia Perimeter College 33-15 14 Odessa College 34-29 15. College of Southern Idaho 47-20 16. McLennan CC 41-9 17. Lake Land College 40-13 18. Seminole State College 51-17 19. Indian Hills CC 33-24 20. Pitt CC 39-13

2010 Softball NJCAA Final Poll Top 20 Overall Record

1. Salt Lake CC 47-3 2. Miami Dade College 41-5 3. Chipola College 42-11 4. Pima CC 54-8 5. Navarro College 43-6 6. Santa Fe College 45-7 7. Chattanooga State CC 47-12 8. Wallace State CC-Hanceville 51-7 9. Midland College 40-8 10. Blinn College 40-9 11. Seward County CC 40-10 12. College of Southern Idaho 37-16 13. Yavapai College 16-13 14 Florida State College at Jacksonville 42-12 15. Galveston College 32-9 16. Lake Land College 40-11 17. Seminole State College 38-14 18. Muscatine CC 44-9 19. Northeastern Okalahoma A&M College 36-12 20. Wabash Valley College 39-7 20. Western Nebraska CC 33-17

38 Southern Idaho Softball Camps

Twice a year, CSI Softball puts on a camp and brings in top notch clinicians. This winter the Golden Eagles welcomed U.S. Olympic third baseman Andrea Duran along with former U.S. National Team player Courtney Dale. Approximately 100 players from several states participated in the two-day camp at the CSI Expo Center. For more information on upcoming camps, visit www.csi.edu/athletics. Click on softball and select the camps link. As each camp is scheduled, new information will be updated.

39 Region 18 Opponents Salt Lake Community College Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Enrollment: 26,000 President: Dr. Cynthia Biotheau College of Southern Nevada Athletic Director: Norma Carr Location: Henderson, Nev. Sports Information Director: Lisa Peshell Enrollment: 33,000 Mascot: Bruin President: Dr. Michael D. Richards Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Athletic Director: Marc Morse Head Softball Coach: MaryKay Amicone Sports Information Director: Daniel Cabrera Last Season’s Record: 61-4 overall, 44-3 SWAC Mascot: Coyote Colors: Navy blue and gold Head Softballl Coach: Ysidro Jimenez Last Season’s Record: 34-22 overall, 29-18 SWAC

Location: CoeurNorth d’Alene, Idaho Idaho College Enrollment: 4,400 Western Nevada College President: Dr. Priscilla Bell Location: Carson City, Nev. Athletic Director: Al Williams Enrollment: 5300 Sports Information Director: Erna Rhinehart President: Dr. Carol A. Lucey Mascot: Cardinal Athletic Director: John Kinkella Colors: Red and Gray Sports Information Director: Anne Hansen Head Softball Coach: Don Don Williams Mascot: Wildcat Last Season’s Record: 33-30 overall, 25-23 SWAC Colors: Blue and Gold Head Softball Coach: Leah Wentworth Last Season’s Record: 7-45 overall, 6-38 SWAC

Colorado Northwestern CC Snow College Location: Rangely, Colorado Location: Ephraim, Utah Enrollment: 3,600 Enrollment: 2,700 President: Russell George President: Scott Wyatt Athletic Director: Jeff Devere Athletic Director: Gary McKenzie/Robert Nielson Mascot: Spartan Sports Information Director: Tyler Hughes Colors: Red, White and Black Mascot: Badger Head Softball Coach: Candra Robie Colors: Blue and White Last Season’s Record: 4-42 overall, 4-42 SWAC Head Softball Coach: Chad Larsen Last Season’s Record: 25-31 overall, 19-24 SWAC

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