HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS SOOFTBALLFTBALL 22009009

SEENIORNIOR CAAPTAPTAIINN NAATALIETALIE CRRUZUZ JUUNIORNIOR JUUNIORNIOR COOURTNEYURTNEY NEEALONALON ALLYSSAYSSA OLLSENSEN

JUUNIORNIOR MAANDYNDY COORREALRREALE

JUUNIORNIOR ELLIZABETHIZABETH FOOLEYLEY

JUUNIORNIOR MIISSYSSY PIIVONKAVONKA JUUNIORNIOR AMMANDAANDA AUDDETTEETTE COOMMUNITYMMUNITY SEERVICERVICE

Autism Speaks’ Walk Now for Autism The 2007-2008 softball team helped raise awareness about the neurobiological disorder, autism, by participating in the 2007 Autism Speaks’ Walk Now for Autism. The Southern New England Walk event took place on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Roger Williams Park in Providence, R.I. The Crusaders were a part of more than 122 walk teams that participated in the event, raising over $287,419.42 for autism research and awareness. The Autism Speaks’ event is an annual community service event for the Holy Cross softball team.

Front Row: Liz Foley, Mandy Correale, Caitlin Deitz, Erin Flemming, Rory Ogden, Gibson Banta Middle Row: Jayme Elliot, Natalie Cruz, Julie Girard, Sam Lenhart Back Row: Courtney Nealon, Katie Corrigan, Amanda Audette, Kelsey Seniuk, Kelly O’Neil, Coach Claypool, Missy Pivonka, Tif- fany Medwid, Amanda Webster, Alyssa Olsen AT A GLLANCEANCE

HOLY CROSS QUICK FACTS MISSION STATMENT Location: ...... Worcester, MA 01610 COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS Founded: ...... 1843 Enrollment: ...... 2,817 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Color: ...... Royal Purple The Mission of the Athletic Department of the College of the Nickname: ...... Crusaders Holy Cross is to promote the intellectual, physical, and moral devel- Affi liations: ...... NCAA Division I, Patriot League opment of students. Through Division I athletic participation, our President: ...... Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. young men and women student-athletes learn a self-discipline that Director of Admissions: ...... Ann McDermott has both present and long-term effects; the interplay of individual Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2443 and team effort; pride and self esteem in both victory and defeat; Director of Financial Aid: ...... Lynne M. Myers a skillful management of time; personal endurance and courage; Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2265 and the complex relationships between friendship, leadership, and Director of Athletics: ...... Richard M. Regan, Jr. service. Our athletics program, in the words of the College Mis- Associate Director of Athletics:...... Bill Bellerose sion Statement, calls for “a community marked by freedom, mutual Associate Director of Athletics:...... Ann Zelesky respect, and civility.” Associate Director of Athletics:...... Rose Shea Besides teaching these virtues, a few sports played at Holy Assistant Director of Athletics: ...... Frank Mastrandrea Cross have the added value of focusing alumni and student support Assistant Director of Athletics: ...... Ralph Willard and enhancing our reputation locally and nationally. While Holy Head Athletic Trainer: ...... Anthony Cerundolo Cross continues to commit itself to accomplishment in these sports, Softball Athletic Trainer...... Megan Finn which are a rich part of our tradition, we choose to do so in a way Athletic Media Relations Director: ...... Charles Bare that complements the pursuit of academic excellence. Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: ...... Jim Wrobel Holy Cross is committed to the guiding principles of the Pa- Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: . . Michelle Bradley triot League, of which we are a founding member: presidential Manager of Events and Promotions: ...... Jennifer Kagno control of athletics; the cultivation of the ideal scholar-athlete; and Fundraising Coordinator: ...... Scott Graham participation in a wide variety of sports. Commitment to the last Compliance/Media Relations Asst.: . . . Anna Poulter-Hendrickson principle assures that the College sponsors, in a very evident way, Web Site...... www.GoHolyCross.com gender equity. The department of athletics is also committed to compliance with all College policies and regulations involved in Division I COACHING STAFF membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Head Coach:...... Brian Claypool (Second Season) the Eastern College Athletic Conference. As a member of the Alma Mater ...... College of Wooster, ‘99 NCAA, Holy Cross also advocates student-athlete welfare, diversity, Overall Record ...... 54-119 gender equity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in its athletic Record at Holy Cross...... 10-31 programs. Softball Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-3627 E-Mail Address: ...... [email protected] Mailing Address: ...... Brian Claypool Softball Coach College of the Holy Cross One College Street Worcester, MA 01610 CREDITS TEAM INFORMATION The 2009 Holy Cross softball recruiting guide is published 2008 Overall Record:...... 10-31 by the College of the Holy Cross Department of Athletics, all rights 2008 Patriot League Record / Finish: ...... 5-15 / 6th reserved. Copyright 2009. Writing, layout, design and editing by Starters Returning / Lost: ...... 7 / 2 Anna Poulter-Hendrickson. Editorial assistance by Jim Wrobel. Pitchers Returning / Lost: ...... 5 / 1 Special thanks to Kelly Atchue, Jim Wrobel, Michelle Bradley, Letterwinners Returning / Lost: ...... 13 / 7 Charles Bare, Scott Graham, Jen Kagno, Frank Mastrandrea, and Newcomers ...... 4 Rose Shea. Photography by Peter Cooke, Holy Cross Athletic Media Relations and Holy Cross Public Affairs.

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 4 REECRUITINGCRUITING INNFORMATIONFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE Prospective student-athletes must arrange for the appropriate national testing It is important for prospective student-athletes to get in touch with head coach agency to send copies of standardized test scores (e.g., SAT or ACT) directly Brian Claypool as soon as possible. A simple e-mail or letter of inquiry into to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Prospects must also complete the amateurism the softball program will initiate the recruiting process. The spring of your questionnaire. An institution may not provide an offi cial visit to a prospective junior year or early senior year is the most appropriate time to contact the student-athlete until he or she registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center. coach. TELEPHONE CALLS INTERVIEWS As per NCAA by law 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members may not telephone Students are strongly encouraged to have admissions interviews. The offi ce a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians) prior to July 1 offers interviews from the summer until January 15. Alumni interviews in most following the prospect’s completion of the junior year in high school. After metropolitan areas are available. Students must fi rst submit an application and July 1, institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once per week indicate they would like an alumni interview before December 15. (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once-per-week limit applies to the entire institution. EARLY DECISION Students who are absolutely, 100 percent confi dent Holy Cross is their top VIDEO TAPES college choice are encouraged to apply during the early decision process. In an attempt to make an accurate assessment as soon as possible, it is recommended that video tapes be forwarded to head coach Brian Claypool’s FINANCIAL AID attention as soon as possible. The video need not be an elaborate production. All fi nancial aid is awarded on the basis of need. Prospective student-athletes Some simple game or practice tape is suffi cient with you being easily should complete the CSS Profi le Form in early fall. identifi ed. NCAA ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION EVALUATIONS The NCAA Eligibility Center certifi es academic eligibility and amateurism As per NCAA by law 13.02.6.1, an evaluation is any off-campus activity for all prospective student-athletes who wish to compete in intercollegiate designed to assess the academic qualifi cations or athletic ability of a prospect, athletics at the Division I or II level. Prospective student-athletes must including any visit to a prospect’s educational institution (during which no register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and complete the online release form. contact occurs) or the observation of a prospect participating in any practice or competition at any size. We are limited in our number of evaluations per ADMISSIONS AND IMPORTANT DATES prospective student-athlete. ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS: CONTACTS You can reach our Admissions Offi ce by calling (508) 793-2443. To As per NCAA by law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between receive an application, please call or send a written request to: a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff Admissions Offi ce, College of the Holy Cross, member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610. excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or CALENDAR: at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect’s high A typical recruiting calendar for a prospective student-athlete interested school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered in softball would go something like this: a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to three • Spring of Junior Year — Make unoffi cial visits to schools of interest off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete. and contact head coach Brian Claypool if Holy Cross falls within your OFFICIAL VISITS top-fi ve list of potential colleges. According to NCAA by law 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not make more than fi ve • Summer before Senior Year — Head coach Brian Claypool will be in expense-paid visits to NCAA member institutions, regardless of the number contact regarding student-athlete’s interest and possible visit date. of sports in which the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide • Dec. 15 of Senior Year — Deadline for admissions early decision. an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented the institution • Jan. 15 of Senior Year — Deadline for admissions regular decision. with a high school (or college) academic transcript and a score from a PSAT, an SAT, a PACTPlus or an ACT test taken on a national testing date under APPLICATION DEADLINES: national testing conditions. December 15 — Deadline for admissions early decision. December 15 — Last day to request alumni interview (application needs UNOFFICIAL VISITS to be postmarked by this date). According to NCAA by law 13.8.1, a prospect may visit an institution’s January 15 — Deadline for admissions regular decision. campus at the prospect’s own expense an unlimited number of times and may January 15 — Last day for on-campus interviews. make an unoffi cial visit before the prospect’s senior year in high school.

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 5 FRRESHMANESHMAN FIIELDELD

The Holy Cross softball team has played at Freshman Field since the program’s inception in 1981. Located behind the football stadium, the softball fi eld is completely enclosed with a permanent fence, has a permanent batting cage, an enclosed press box and ample seating and parking for fans. The recent addition of an infi eld tarp provides the Crusaders with an excellent playing surface at the start of the season.

Built: 1981 Surface: Dirt / Grass

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power to all fi elds,” comments Claypool. Last season, Seniuk started 40 2009 Softball games in left fi eld and one in center for Holy Cross. Sophomore Erin Flem- ing (Townsend, Mass.) will be making the shift from infi eld to outfi eld to The Crusaders enter the 2009 season full of promise after closing take advantage of her athleticism. “Erin has a great instinct for the game that out the 2008 campaign 10-31 and winning the last two games. The 2008 you can’t teach,” remarks Claypool. season was the most successful season of Holy Cross softball since the 2004 Holy Cross will see some tough competition at right fi eld. Return- season. Holy Cross fi nished the 2008 season with a team .260 batting aver- ers Elizabeth Foley (Charlton, Mass.), Amanda Audette (New Bedford, age, 67 points higher than in 2007, won fi ve Patriot League games and will Mass.) and Sam Lenhardt (Duxbury, Mass.) along with newcomer Nicole return seven starters; all key elements in achieving this season’s goal of Ortiz (Whittier, Calif.) will be working hard to earn the starting job. Last making the Patriot League Tournament. “Last season we laid the founda- season, Lenhardt made 17 starts in right fi eld, Audette had 10 and Foley had tion, this year we will refi ne our technique and skills and become more seven. prepared for specifi c game situations,” says head coach Brian Claypool. Pitchers Infi eld On the mound, Holy Cross will rely on the experience of Audette Leading the Crusaders on the dirt will be junior Mandy Correale and Cruz. “Amanda has made big physical and mental adjustments to her (Peabody, Mass.) at third base. “Her hard work and determination has led game and is now stronger and more confi dent as a junior,” states Claypool. her to develop into one of the best third basemen in the conference,” said Fans of Holy Cross can look for Audette to start more games and expand Claypool. Correalle was a walk-on at Holy Cross and last season improved her outings and innings this season. Cruz will continue to bring her intense her batting average by 100 points. Also stepping into the leadership role on presence into the circle. “It is her senior year, she is looking to gain more the infi eld will be sophomore Tiffany Medwid (Imperial, Pa.). Last sea- command of her pitch location and take advantage of pitch counts,” com- son, Medwid started 22 games at shortstop for the Crusaders. “Tiffany has ments Claypool. Together Audette and Cruz started 33 games in the circle matured as a softball player, she is in great physical shape and I am excited for Holy Cross last sea- to see what she can do out there,” remarks Claypool. son. On the right side of the infi eld, senior Natalie Cruz (Manala- Belanger will pan, N.J.) and sophomore Caitlin Belanger (Fall River, Mass.) will share also be helping with the duties at second base. Cruz will have three roles: pitching, second base and pitching duties for the designated player, each one depending on the line up. At second base Holy Crusaders. “Belanger had Cross will rely on Cruz’s consistent defense and strong arm to lead the a great fall, she is throw- infi eld. When Cruz is not playing second, Belanger will cover defensive du- ing hard and has added ties. Last season, Belanger, when not in the circle, made four starts at short pitches,” says Claypool. stop for Holy Cross. “This will make her more Behind the plate Holy Cross will have two returners competing effective this spring.” for playing time. In the Patriot League, the Crusaders play four-game series Also assist- each weekend, making it diffi cult for one catcher to handle all the duties. ing the Crusaders on the Juniors Courtney Nealon (Rochester, N.Y.) and Alyssa Olsen (Shelton, mound will be sophomore Conn.) will share time calling the pitches. Claypool is looking for a catcher Katie Alexander (Tigard, that has solid defense and a strong work ethic. He says “solid defense and a Ore.). Last season, Alex- strong work ethic are imperative to the position so that our pitchers can be ander made 20 appearances successful.” and had one save for Holy Newcomers Nicole Rau (North Clarendon, Vt.), Gwen Reimer Cross. Junior Melissa Piv- (Pottsville, Pa.) and Camille Trainor (Worcester, Mass.) will push the onka (Tolland, Conn.) is upperclassmen. Claypool plans on utilizing the speed of Reimer and Trainor looking to make a return to and expects all three to be physically and mentally prepared for whenever the circle. Pivonka returns an opportunity arises. to the lineup after missing the 2008 season due to in- Outfi eld jury. In the outfi eld, sophomore Keeley Seniuk (Phoenix, Ariz.) will return to lead the Crusaders. Seniuk is looking to build off a solid fi rst year. Senior Natalie Cruz “She is a consistent fi elder, she has a great stick and can drive the ball with

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2009 Schedule The Crusaders will travel to Kissimmee, Fla. for a twelve-game spring tournament on Mar. 1-7. “The spring trip will help our pitchers build confi dence and endurance,” says Claypool. “I want the hitters to come out swinging aggressively.” Claypool wants the Holy Cross batters to use the games in Florida to set the foundation for the rest of the season. Holy Cross returns to the Northeast after the spring trip for eight non-conference games, taking on Bryant, Brown, Stony Brook, Quinnipiac, Fairfi eld and West Hartford. Claypool scheduled these games to help the Crusaders stay fresh. “I don’t want to sit around, I want to make sure we are still competing at a high level and maintaining our rhythm from Florida,” says Claypool. Holy Cross will use the eight non-conference games to fi ne tune its game before Patriot League play. Holy Cross will play the fi rst 12 of the 20 Patriot League games in Worcester at Freshman Field. The Crusaders open up Patriot League ac- tion at Freshman Field on Mar. 28-29 against Bucknell. Last season the Crusaders were blanked in the four-game series, losing 6-0, 9-1, 8-0 and 5-3. This season Holy Cross is looking to “show them who we are” states Claypool. “Last season we didn’t have a good performance, this year we have to play with a chip on our shoulder and show Bucknell who we are and how far we have come.” The Crusaders stay home and welcome the Red Raiders of Col- gate to Freshman Field on Apr. 4-5. Last season, the Crusaders split the 4-game series (L, 3-2, 6-3 & W, 5-1, 12-10) with Colgate and ruined the Raiders hopes of making the Patriot League Tournament. “We ended on a great note last season,” states Claypool. “Colgate can always hit, we proved ourselves and now we have to take that confi dence and run with it.” The home stand at Freshman Field continues when the Crusad- ers host the Black Knights from Army on Apr. 11-12. Last season, Holy Cross went 1-3 against the Black Knights and this season it will look to take to bring our A game,” says Claypool. “We played Army to close games last advantage of the home series to defeat Army. “Against Army we will have season and were disappointed with the outcome.” Holy Cross will hit the road, traveling to Lafayette on Apr. 18- 19. Last season the Crusaders went 0-4 against Lafayette, losing the fi rst two games of the four-game series in extra innings and playing a total of 39 innings in the four-game series. Claypool expects the players to be fi red up after last season’s outcome. “We want to be on the winning side of the battle, a little bit of extra effort will put us over the top.” The Crusaders complete regular season conference games at Le- high on Apr. 25-26. Last season, Holy Cross split with Lehigh. “We took two games from Lehigh last season, they will remember that and come at us strong,” says Claypool. “This series will be a challenge, it is at the end of the season and a lot could be on the line.” If the past is any indication, the last weekend of conference play will determine who gets into the post season tournament and who gets left behind. The Patriot League Tournament will be held on May 7-9 at the site of the regular season champion. The top four teams in the fi nal regular season standings will qualify for the tournament. Holy Cross is looking to return to the Patriot League tournament for the fi rst time since 2003. The Crusaders won the Patriot League title in 1998. Coach Claypool

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 8 22009009 ROOSTERSTER

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL ROSTER No. Name Yr. Position B/T Hometown / High School 1 Keeley Seniuk So. OF R/R Phoenix, Ariz. / Xavier College Prep 2 Alyssa Olsen Jr. C/IF R/R Shelton, Conn. / St. Joseph’s 3 Sam Lenhardt So. OF R/R Duxbury, Mass. / Duxbury 5 Caitlin Belanger So. P/IF R/R Fall River, Mass. / Durfee 6 Katie Alexander So. P R/R Tigard, Ore. / Tigard 7 Tiffany Medwid So. IF R/R Imperial, Pa. / West Allegheny 9 Courtney Nealon Jr. C/IF R/R Rochester, N.Y. / Greece Arcadia 10 Melissa Pivonka Jr. P L/R Tolland, Conn. / Tolland 11 Gwen Reimer Fr. IF L/L Pottsville, Pa. / Nativity BVM 12 Elizabeth Foley Jr. OF R/R Charlton, Mass. / Shepherd Hill Regional 17 Amanda Audette Jr. P/UTL R/R New Bedford, Mass. / New Bedford 18 Camille Trainor Fr. P/UTL R/R Worcester, Mass. / Worcester Academy 19 Erin Fleming So. OF R/R Townsend, Mass. / Lawrence Academy 21 Natalie Cruz Sr. IF/P R/R Manalapan, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic 22 Mandy Correale Jr. IF R/R Peabody, Mass. / Peabody 23 Nicole Rau Fr. C R/R North Clarendon, Vt. / Mill River Union 24 Nicole Ortiz Fr. OF R/L Whittier, Calif. / Rosary

Head Coach: Brian Claypool (Second Season, College of Wooster, ‘99) Assistant Coach: Kate Haber (First Season, Vermont, ‘08) Captains: Natalie Cruz, Amanda Audette and Mandy Correale

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2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time Mar. 1 St. Bonaventure # Kissimmee, Fla. 9:00 a.m. Mar. 1 Detroit # Kissimmee, Fla. 11:00 p.m. Mar. 2 Niagara # Kissimmee, Fla. 9:00 a.m. Mar. 2 Niagara # Kissimmee, Fla. 11:00 a.m. Mar. 3 Detroit # Kissimmee, Fla. 3:00 p.m. Mar. 3 Fairfi eld # Kissimmee, Fla. 5:00 p.m. Mar. 5 Valparaiso # Kissimmee, Fla. 9:00 a.m. Mar. 5 Maine # Kissimmee, Fla. 1:00 p.m. Mar. 6 Saint Francis (PA) # Kissimmee, Fla. 11:00 a.m. Mar. 6 Valparaiso # Kissimmee, Fla. 3:00 p.m. Mar. 7 Youngstown State # Kissimmee, Fla. 9:00 a.m. Mar. 7 IPFW # Kissimmee, Fla. 11:00 p.m. Mar. 17 Bryant (DH) Smithfi eld, R.I. 3:00 p.m. Mar. 18 Brown Providence, R.I. 4:00 p.m. Mar. 21 Stony Brook Stony Brook, N.Y. 2:30 p.m. Mar. 22 Quinnipiac Stony Brook, N.Y. 10:30 a.m. Mar. 22 Fairfi eld Stony Brook, N.Y. 12:30 p.m. Mar. 25 Hartford (DH) West Hartford, Conn. TBA MAR. 28 BUCKNELL (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. MAR. 29 BUCKNELL (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. APRIL 1 BOSTON COLLEGE (DH) WORCESTER, MASS. 3:00 P.M. APRIL 4 COLGATE (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. APRIL 5 COLGATE (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. April 7 Siena (DH) Loudonville, N.Y. 3:00 p.m. APRIL 11 ARMY (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. APRIL 12 ARMY (DH)* WORCESTER, MASS. 12:00 P.M. APRIL 16 BOSTON UNIVERSITY (DH) WORCESTER, MASS. 3:00 P.M. April 18 Lafayette (DH)* Easton, Pa. 12:00 p.m. April 19 Lafayette (DH)* Easton, Pa. 12:00 p.m. APRIL 21 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT (DH) WORCESTER, MASS. 3:00 P.M. April 23 Harvard (DH) Cambridge, Mass. 3:00 p.m. April 25 Lehigh (DH)* Bethlehem, Pa. 12:00 p.m. April 26 Lehigh (DH)* Bethlehem, Pa. 12:00 p.m. May 7 Patriot League Tournament TBA TBA May 8 Patriot League Tournament TBA TBA May 9 Patriot League Tournament TBA TBA

Home games, listed in ALL CAPS, are held at Freshman Field *Patriot League Games # Rebel Spring Games

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BRIAN CLAYPOOL HEAD COACH SECOND SEASON College of Wooster, ‘99 Brian Claypool enters his second season as the head softball coach at Holy Cross. In his fi rst season, Claypool led the Crusaders to a 10-31 record, the most Holy Cross wins since the 2004 season. Claypool served as a volunteer assistant coach for Holy Cross during the 2007 campaign. He was previously the head coach at Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y., during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Claypool led the Hawks to an overall record of 12-20 in 2006, including a fi fth place fi nish in the Empire 8 Conference. Prior to his time at Hartwick, Claypool spent two years as the head coach at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Mass. He had an overall record of 27-38 with the Trailblazers, including a second place fi nish in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference in 2003. Following the 2003 sea- son, Claypool was honored as the MASCAC Coach of the Year. Before his arrival at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Claypool spent two years as a graduate assistant coach at Springfi eld (Mass.) College. He helped the Pride to a 38-10 re- KATE cord in 2001, with the team winning the Eastern College Athletic Conference championship. In addition to his coaching duties at HABER Springfi eld, Claypool worked as an athletic counseling lecturer and as a physical education instructor. ASSISTANT COACH Claypool started his collegiate coaching career as an as- FIRST SEASON sistant at the College of Wooster (Ohio) in 1999 and 2000, where VERMONT, 2008 he helped elevate the program from club status to a varsity program Kate Haber is in her fi rst season as in 2000. the assistant softball coach at Holy Cross. Claypool earned his bachelor’s degree from the College Haber comes to Holy Cross from the of Wooster in 1999, and went on to receive a master’s degree from University of Vermont where she was a Springfi eld College. During his time as a student, he was a four-year four-year letter winner on the Catamounts softball team. member of the Wooster baseball team from 1996-1999, as a fi rst While at Vermont, Haber started at shortstop, fi nishing her ca- baseman and designated hitter. He was a part of the Fighting Scots’ reer as the school’s all-time leader in hits and games played. Haber 1997 squad which fi nished in second place at the NCAA Division also places in the top fi ve for total bases, stolen bases, walks, runs III Championship. and runs batted in. Claypool resides in Worcester with his wife, Courtney. Haber graduated from Vermont in the spring of 2008 with a degree in Sociology and Political Science. While at UVM, she was a member of the NCAA DI Athletics Certifi cation Committee, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and a volunteer at the King Street Youth Center.

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NATALIE CRUZ CAPTAIN SR. • IF/P #21 MANALAPAN, N.J. RED BANK CATHOLIC H.S. 2008: Started in 35 games ... had 24 hits in 96 at bats with two home runs ... walked 10 times ... went 2-5 with one home run and three RBI against Colgate (May 1) ... made 24 appearances on the mound, starting in 18 games ... had 44 strikeouts in 92.1 innings pitched ... shutout Mount St. Mary’s in 5.0 innings pitched (March 15) ... struck out a season-high nine against Hartford (April 15). 2007: Played and started in 44 games ... second on the team with .244 batting average ... had 29 hits ... three doubles and one home run ... had 10 RBI’s ... went 2-3 against Detroit (March 9), Providence (April 19) and Bucknell (April 29) ... starting pitcher against Cen- tral Connecticut (April 3). 2006: Finished season fourth on the team with a .278 batting average ... started all but two games ... had four doubles, one triple, two home runs and 15 RBI ... had .383 slugging percentage and .366 on base percentage ... made fi rst collegiate start against Robert Morris (March 5) ... had fi rst career hit against IUPUFW (March 5) ... went 2-2 against Valapraiso (March 7) ... went 2-4 with two RBI’s against Army (April 1) ... hit fi rst career home run against Army (April 2) ... went 2-5 on the mound ... pitched 40.2 innings striking out 13 and allowing 53 hits ... made fi rst collegiate start on the mound against Maine (March 6) ... recorded fi rst career win against Lehigh (April 16). Before Holy Cross: Four-year member of the softball team and captain her senior year for Head Coach Lombardi at Red Bank Catholic H.S .... as a pitcher and shortstop led the Red Bank Catholic “Casey’s” to their fi rst Parochial “A” State Championship in 2005 ... earned 2005 First Team All-New Jersey State Parochial, First Team All-Monmouth County, First Team All-Shore Conference and First Team All-Coaches/Division honors ... selected to the 2005 Monmouth County All-Star Team ... earned 2004 Second Team All-Monmouth County and First Team All-Coaches/Division accolades ... named to the 2003 Third Team All-New Jersey State Parochial, Second Team All-Monmouth County, Second Team All-Shore Conference and First Team All Coaches/Division teams ... four-year Honor Roll Student ... placed Silver Medal and Magnum Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam. Personal: Daughter of John Cruz and Beth Ward ... has one brother and two sisters ... an Economics major.

Cruz’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2006 .278 43-38 115 19 32 4 1 2 15 44 .383 13 3 14 0 .366 0 0 5-7 53 74 18 .876 2007 .244 44-44 119 7 29 3 0 1 10 35 .294 16 0 20 0 .333 0 0 1-1 72 89 19 .894 2008 .250 40-35 96 11 24 4 2 2 14 38 .396 10 0 10 0 .321 0 0 4-4 25 54 5 .940 Total .258 127-117 330 37 85 11 3 5 39 117 .355 39 3 44 0 .341 0 0 10-12 150 217 42 .897 Cruz’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2006 4.48 2-5 15 4 2 0/0 1 40.2 53 41 26 20 13 16 2 1 207 .310 3 1 1 14 2007 7.00 0-0 1 1 0 0/0 0 3.0 5 5 3 3 2 0 1 1 16 .417 1 0 1 0 2008 4.62 3-14 24 18 2 0/0 0 92.1 118 91 61 42 44 19 8 12 464 .303 4 11 5 17 Total 4.63 5-19 40 23 4 0/0 1 136.0 176 137 90 65 59 35 11 14 687 .308 8 12 7 31

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 12 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

AMANDA AUDETTE CAPTAIN JR. • P/UTL #17 NEW BEDFORD, MASS. NEW BEDFORD H.S. 2008: Started in 31 games ... had 17 hits in 82 at bats ... went 2-2 against Lehigh (April 19) and 2-3 against Col- gate (April 30) ... recorded two RBI against Boston College (March 26) and Lehigh (April 19) ... made 20 appearences on the mound ... went 4-8 ... struck out 19 in 73.1 innings pitched ... recorded four strikeouts against Harvard (April 10) ... pitched a season-high six innings against Boston College (March 26) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Played in 42 games, starting in 39 ... third on the team in batting average with .236 ... had 26 hits, two doubles and two home runs ... had 10 runs batted in ... forced 10 walks...made fi rst collegiate start against Jacksonville State (March 3) ... went 3-4 with two RBI against Colgate (March 31) ... went 3-3 against Lehigh (April 21) ... pitched seven games ... went 0-7 on the mound ... pitched 28 innings striking out 16, giving up 66 hits ... made fi rst collegiate start in the circle against Central Florida (March 4). Before Holy Cross: Played four seasons at New Bedford ... hit.546 as a senior, including 25 RBI and 10 doubles ... hit 88 doubles, 19 triples and four home runs in career ... pitched 67.2 innings ... struck out 95 ... played on the East Coast Eclipse and Swansea Muddogs. Personal: Daughter of Norman and Joyce Audette ... has one brother, Laurier and one sister, Christie-Beth ... majoring in History/Religious Studies.

Audette’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .236 42-39 110 8 26 2 0 2 10 34 .309 10 0 25 0 .298 1 1 3-3 24 63 6 .935 2008 .207 37-31 82 8 17 3 0 0 6 20 .244 7 0 16 0 .270 0 1 8-9 22 25 1 .979 Total .224 79-70 192 16 43 5 0 2 16 54 .281 17 0 41 0 .286 1 2 11-12 46 88 7 .950 Audette’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2007 10.75 0-7 8 6 2 0/0 0 28.0 66 49 43 19 16 8 1 6 169 .455 7 1 0 4 2008 4.68 4-8 20 15 1 0/0 0 73.1 89 63 49 38 19 11 2 7 356 .294 11 4 2 9 Total 6.36 4-15 28 21 3 0/0 0 101.1 155 112 92 57 35 19 3 13 525 .346 18 5 2 13

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 13 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MANDY CORREALE CAPTAIN JR. • IF #22 PEABODY, MASS. PEABODY H.S. 2008: Started in 39 games ... had a .277 batting average ... scored 12 runs ... led Holy Cross with nine stolen bases ... went 3-4 against Fairfi eld (March 3) and 3-5 against Army (April 6) ... stole two bases against Army (April 6) and against Lafay- ette (April 14) ... fi nished third in the Patriot League in nine stolen bases (9) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Played in 33 games, starting in 28 ... had 14 hits, three doubles and one triple ... had eight runs batted in ... walked three times ... made fi rst collegiate start against Jacksonville State (March 3) ... had fi rst career hit against Villinova (March 4) ... went 2-4 against Lafayette (April 13) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Played three seasons at Peabody Veterans Memo- rial High School (sat out junior year due to injury) ... named Rookie of the Year freshman year ... received coaches’ award senior year ... helped lead team to Division I North Semifi nal and Final senior year ... batted .309 senior year with a .365 on base percentage and .961 fi elding percentage ... named Student-Athlete of the Year and was given Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship Award senior year ... received many academic honors including Academic Excellence Award in Mathematics and Spanish ... was a Student Council and National Honor Society member. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Patricia Correale ... has two brothers, Michael and Matthew ... Biology/PreMed major.

Correale’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .179 33-28 78 10 14 3 1 0 8 19 .244 3 2 16 0 .229 0 3 0-0 20 37 8 .877 2008 .277 39-39 119 12 33 6 0 0 10 39 .328 6 2 24 0 .323 0 6 9-11 37 80 13 .900 Total .239 72-67 197 22 47 9 1 0 18 58 .294 9 4 40 0 .286 0 9 9-11 57 117 21 .892

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 14 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ELIZABETH FOLEY JR. • OF CHARLTON, MASS. #12 SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL H.S. 2008: Played in 23 games, starting in seven ... had 13 putouts and one assist ... recorded fi ve putouts against Boston College (March 26). 2007: Played in 26 games, starting 24 ... had four walks ... made fi rst collegiate start against Maine (March 6) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Be- fore Holy Cross: Played three seasons on the varsity team at Shepherd Hill Regional ... Most Valuable Player in 2006 ... SWCL All-Star in 2005 and 2006 ... Division 1 Central Mass District Finalist senior season ... District Semi Fi- nalist in 2005 ... named Senior Athlete of the Year ... also played fi eld hockey and was a member of the indoor track team junior and senior years ... set school record for the indoor two mile. Personal: Daughter of James and Debo- rah Foley ... has one brother, Brian and one sister, Kathryn.

Foley’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .000 26-24 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 4 0 .125 0 0 1-2 16 1 3 .850 2008 .000 23-7 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 7 0 .050 0 0 0-0 13 1 2 .875 Total .000 49-31 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 3 0 11 0 .083 0 0 1-2 29 2 5 .861

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 15 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

COURTNEY NEALON JR. • C ROCHESTER, N.Y. #9 GREECE ARCADIA H.S. 2008: Played in 34 games with 21 starts ... had a .260 batting average ... had 19 hits and nine RBI ... went 2-3 with three RBI against Fairfi eld (March 4) ... went 2-4 against Mount St. Mary’s (March 15) and Hartford (April 15). 2007: Played in 23 games, starting in 16 ... had eight hits with two doubles and two runs batted in ... was walked fi ve times ... made fi rst collegiate start against Monmouth (March 6) ... had fi rst career hit against Penn (March 7) ... went 2-2 against Boston College (March 29). Before Holy Cross: Played three seasons on the varsity team at Greece Arcadia H.S. ... hit .333 including 17 RBI last season ... named to All-County and All-Star Teams in 2006 ... played for the Rochester Lady Lions ... also was a member of the indoor track and fi eld and cross country teams ... played tennis in 2005 and JV basket- ball from 2002-03 ... academically ranked in the top two per- cent of class with a 4.2 grade point average ... member of the National Honor Society ... Valedictorian ... named Scholar Athlete Awards from 2002-06 ... received American Chemi- cal Society Award for Excellence in Chemistry in 2005. Per- sonal: Daughter of Robert and Mary Nealon ... has one sister, Jillian ... majoring in Political Science.

Nealon’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .182 23-16 44 5 8 2 0 0 2 10 .227 5 0 14 1 .265 0 0 1-2 8 7 2 .882 2008 .260 34-21 73 3 19 0 0 0 9 19 .260 3 0 14 0 .289 0 2 0-1 15 6 2 .913 Total .231 57-37 117 8 27 2 0 0 11 29 .248 8 0 28 1 .280 0 2 1-3 23 13 4 .900

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 16 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ALYSSA OLSEN JR. • C SHELTON, CONN. #2 ST. JOSEPH’S H.S. 2008: Played in 27 games, making 18 starts ... had a .966 fi elding percentage behind the plate ... had 46 putouts ... made fi rst collegiate start against Sacred Heart (March 2) ... re- corded fi rst career hit against Boston College (March 26). Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the St. Joseph’s H.S. softball team at fi rst base ... named captain her junior and senior year ... Connecticut High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Award 2006 ... Fairfi eld County Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete 2005-2006 ... All-Conference (FCIAC) 2005 and 2006 ... Class L State Championships 2006 ... played at third base for Classic Commotion Premiere Fast-pitch ... fi nished 5th out of a fi eld of 118 teams at the 2005 PONY National Tour- nament. Personal: Daughter of Christian and Diane Olsen ... has one brother ... majoring in Spanish/Pre-Med.

Olsen’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .100 27-18 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .100 0 0 3 0 .100 0 0 0-0 46 10 2 .966

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 17 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MELISSA PIVONKA JR. • P TOLLAND, CONN. #10 TOLLAND H.S. 2008: Did not participate due to injury. 2007: Played and started in four games ... had fi rst ca- reer start against Maine (March 6) ... had one run and two hits ... pitched 16 games ... went 1-15 on the mound ... pitched 71.1 innings striking out 44 and allowing 120 hits ... recorded frist career win and struck out six against Sacred Heart (March 25). Before Holy Cross: Played four seasons at Tolland H.S. ... pitched 12 career no-hitters ... Most Valuable Player in 2005 and 2006 ... three-time North Central Connecticut Conference All-Conference Player ... class M State Finalist Team in 2004 ... also played four years of basketball and was on the swimming team ... four- Time North Central Connecticut Conference Scholar-Athlete ... member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Maryann Pivonka ... has one brother BJ.

Pivonka’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .222 4-4 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 .222 0 0 3 0 .222 0 0 0-0 1 14 3 .833 Pivonka’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA 2007 9.44 1-15 21 13 8 0/0 0 74.1 120 93 78 48 44 18 2 7 333 .360 16 8 0 1 15

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 18 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

KATIE ALEXANDER SO. • P TIGARD, ORE. #6 TIGARD H.S. 2008: Went 2-3 on the mound ... made 20 appearences ... gave up 50 hits in 40.1 innings pitched ... earned fi rst collegiate win against Fairfi eld (March 3) ... made fi rst collegiate start against Fairfi eld (March 4) ... recorded fi rst career shut-out against Lehigh (April 20). Before Holy Cross: Three-year varsity member of the Tigard H.S. softball team as a pitcher ... was team MVP in 2007 and 3 time all-league pitcher ... also a member of the basketball team for two years. Personal: Daughter of Joe and Sally Alexander ... has one brother ... majoring in Accounting.

Alexander’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .167 7-1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 0 0 4 0 .167 0 0 0-0 2 8 1 .909 Alexander’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA 2008 5.21 2-3 20 2 0 0/0 1 40.1 50 35 30 21 9 9 2 3 165 .303 1 1 0 2 5

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 19 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CAITLIN BELANGER SO. • IF/P FALL RIVER, MASS. #5 BMC DURFEE H.S. 2008: Played in 27 games, making nine starts ... made fi rst collegiate start against Sacred Heart (March 6) ... re- corded fi rst collegiate RBI against Bucknell (April 27) ... made 21 apperances on the mound ... went 1-6 ... struck out 25 in 59 innings pitched ... earned frist career win against Army (April 6) ... recorded fi rst career save against Lehigh (April 19). Be- fore Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the BMC Durfee H.S. softball team as a pitcher/infi elder ... named captain her senior year ... MVP 2004-2007 ... Rookie of the Year 2004 ... Big 3 All Star 2004-2007...All-Scholastic 2004-2007 ... Boston Herald All-Scholastic 2004-2007 ... State Champs in 2004 ... Big 3 Champs 2004-2007 ... had a .453 batting average ... four- year member of the basketball team as a guard ... Big 3 Champs in 2003-2004 ... four-year member of the soccer team...earned Offensive MVP 2005-2006 ... Rookie of the year 2003...Big 3 All Star 2005-2006 ... Herald News All Scholastic 2005-2006 ... Herald News Athlete of the Week ... Big 3 Champs 2003- 2006 ... scored 40 goals in her career ... in 2006 had 19 goals. Personal: Daughter of Janet Belanger ... has three brothers and three sisters ... majoring in Chemistry and Pre-Med.

Belanger’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .176 27-9 34 7 6 0 1 0 1 8 .235 6 0 4 0 .300 0 1 2-3 10 34 5 .898 Belanger’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA 2008 4.27 1-6 21 6 0 0/0 1 59.0 82 44 36 15 25 13 2 5 255 .322 2 2 0 2 10

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 20 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ERIN FLEMING SO. • UTL TOWNSEND, MASS. #19 LAWRENCE ACADEMY 2008: Played in 41 games with 40 starts ... led the team with a .346 batting average ... had 24 runs, 46 hits, nine doubles and 65 total bases ... had a .972 fi elding percentage with 95 putouts ... went 3-3 with two doubles against Fairfi eld (March 4) ... hit fi rst collegiate career home run against Army (April 6) ... scored three runs and went 3-4 at the plate against Colgate (May 1) ... fourth highest batting average in the Patriot League ... named to the second team All-Patriot League ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Lawrence Academy softball team as a pitcher ... named captain in 2007 ... received Coach’s award in 2005 and MVP in 2006 and 2007 ... was All-League Honorable Mention in 2004 and All-League in 2005-2007 ... named the Boston Globe All Scholastic in 2007 and her team was ISL Champions in 2007 ... member of the basketball team for four-years as a forward where she received MVP honors 2004-2007 ... All-League 2005-2007 ... All-New England Prep School Athletic Confer- ence Selection 2005-2007 ... second all-time leading scorer with 975 points ... played soccer for three years...received MIP in 2004 and MVP 2005-2006 ... All-league honorable mention in 2005-2006. Personal: Daughter of Brian and Barbra Fleming ... has a sister who played softball at UVM.

Fleming’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .346 41-40 133 24 46 9 2 2 16 65 .489 8 1 14 2 .387 0 0 2-2 95 43 4 .972 Fleming’s Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA 2008 1.91 0-0 4 0 0 0/0 0 3.2 5 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 18 .278 1 0 0 0 0

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 21 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

SAM LENHARDT SO. • OF DUXBURY, MASS. #3 DUXBURY H.S. 2008: Played in 30 games, starting in 19 ... scored six runs ... had eight hits ... made fi rst collegiate start against Sacred Heart (March 2) ... recorded fi rst collegiate hit against Fairfi eld (March 3) ... went 2-3 against IUPUFW (March 7) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Dux- bury H.S. softball team ... played center fi eld ... named captain her senior year...Rookie of the Year in 2004 ... Patriot League All-Star 2006-2007 ... Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic 2006 ... member of the indoor track team ... earned highest number of points in 2006 ... Sportsmanship Award in 2007 ... member of the cheerleading squad ... qualifi ed for Regional in 2004- 2005 ... Senior Student Representative for Duxbury H.S. to the MIAA ... Seven-Letter Award ... Booster Club Award for Versatility in Athletics. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Lynne Lenhardt ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in Economics.

Lenhardt’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .182 30-19 44 6 8 0 0 0 2 8 .182 2 0 12 0 .217 0 4 3-5 21 0 3 .875

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 22 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

TIFFANY MEDWID SO. • IF IMPERIAL, PA. #7 WEST ALLEGHENY H.S. 2008: Played in 32 games, making 23 starts ... had nine hits in 55 at bats ... made fi rst colle- giate start, fi rst hit, fi rst run and fi rst RBI against Sacred Heart (March 2) ... went 2-3 with a double against Hartford (April 15). Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the West Allegh- eny H.S. softball team as a shortstop ... named captain her senior year ... member of the 2005 Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Section Team ... Scho- lastic Athlete of the Week, 2006 ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Section Team...2006 Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Star Team ... 2006 Roaring 20’s Scholastic Softball’s best ... 2007 Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Section Team ... 2007 Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Star Team ... 2007 Roaring 20’s Scholastic Softball’s best ... 2006 WPIAL Semi Finalist ... 2007 team was in playoffs ... in 2007 led team in home runs, RBI and batting average with .486 ... also a member of the basketball team. Personal: Daughter of Nestor and Diane Medwid ... has a brother who is a graduate of Virginia Tech ... majoring in Biology.

Medwid’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .161 32-23 56 5 9 1 1 0 8 12 .214 6 5 11 0 .294 1 0 8-8 37 49 12 .878

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 23 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

KEELEY SENIUK SO. • OF PHOENIX, ARIZ. #1 XAVIER COLLEGE PREP 2008: Started in all 41 games ... third on team with a .308 batting average ... had 36 hits in 117 at bats ... hit fi ve home runs ... stole seven bases ... had a .953 fi elding percentage ... made fi rst collegiate start against Sacred Heart (March 2) ... recorded fi rst career hit against Western Carolina (March 3) ... went 2-4 with fi rst career RBI against IUPUFW (March 7) ... 3-4 against Army (April 6) ... 3-4 with two home runs against Hartford (April 15) ... had four RBI’s against Central Connecitcut (April 23) ... went 4-5 with fi ve RBI and one home run against Colgate (May 1) ... fi fth best slugging percentage in the Patriot League (.504). Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Xavier College Preparatory softball team ... played outfi eld under coach Bobby Pena ... captain in 2006 and 2007 ... Best Defensive player in 2006-2007 ... Sportsmanship Award 2004 ... Most Spirited Player 2005 ... Desert Valley Region Honorable Mention 2006 and 2007 ... AIA Scholar Athlete 2004-2007 ... NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete 2004-2005 ... had a batting average of .370; 13 stolen bases; 97% fi elding; 32 put-outs; 3 assists in 2007. Personal: Daughter of Craig and Petra New ... majoring in Biology/Pre-Med.

Seniuk’s Career Batting Statistics Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2008 .308 41-41 117 18 36 6 1 5 21 59 .504 7 0 20 0 .347 0 0 8-12 61 0 3 .953

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 24 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

NICOLE GWEN ORTIZ REIMER FR. • OF FR. • IF W#24HITTIER, CALIF. POTTSVILLE#11, PA. ROSARY H.S. NATIVITY BVM H.S. Before Holy Cross: Two-year varsity Before Holy Cross: Played fi rst base member of the Rosary H.S. softball team for Nativity BVM H.S … team captain … 2008 Trinity League Champions … 2007 and 2008 … 2008 Offensive Play- 2008 team captain … 2008 First Team Trinity League … 2008 er of the Year … 2008 Defensive Player of the Year … Pottsville Orange County All-Star … 2007 Honorable Mention Trinity league Republican/Herald All-Area fi rst team 2006 and 2008 … District … member of the Newport Riptide club softball team … member of 11A Runner-up … played for the PA Alley Cats club softball the California Scholastic Federation. Personal: Daughter of Mario team…also a three-year member of the varsity basketball team Ortiz and Dorothy Martinez … majoring in Political Science. … four-year member of the varsity cross country team … team captain in 2007 … named MVP in 2006 and 2007 … All-League Team in 2005 … 2008 Female Scholar Athlete … member of the Student Council, Science Club, Spanish Club, Math Club, Inter- NICOLE act Club and Student Ambassadors. Personal: Daughter of Craig and Patricia Reimer … has one brother, Colin … majoring in Bi- RAU ology/PreMed. FR. • C N#23ORTH CLARENDON, VT. CAMILLE MILL RIVER UNION H.S. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity RAINOR member of the Mill River Union H.S. T softball team … team captain in 2008 FR. • P/UTL … 2007 and 2008 Marble Valley League All-Star … received Rod WORCESTER, MASS. Sedegren Sportsmanship and Leadership Award … 2007 Confer- #18 WORCESTER ACADEMY ence Champions … also a member of the basketball team … named Before Holy Cross: Four-year var- team captain in 2007-2008 … received the WSYB Sportsman on sity member of the Worcester Academy the Year Award … president of the National Honor Society … softball team … team captain in 2008 member of the Key Club. Personal: Daughter of Peter and Laurie … 2006, 2007 and 2008 Boston Globe All-Scholastic All-Star Rau … has three brothers, Michael, Matthew and Jared … major- … 2008 team MVP … received the Harold W. Presson Althetic ing in Psychology. award and the Class of 1890 All-Around Athletic Prize … also a fi ve-year member of the basketball team … named team captain in 2008 … three-year member of soccer team … played for the Mass Commotion ASA team. Personal: Daughter of Bill and Kathy Trainor ’87 … has one brother, William and two sisters, Magdalen and Nell.

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 25 22008008 REESULTSSULTS

2008 Results

Date Opponent Location Result Mar. 2 Sacred Heart Kissimmee, Fla. L, 3-5 Mar. 2 Valparaiso Kissimmee, Fla. L, 6-7 Mar. 3 Western Carolina Kissimmee, Fla. L, 3-6 Mar. 3 Fairfi eld Kissimmee, Fla. W, 4-3 Mar. 4 Fairfi eld Kissimmee, Fla. L, 5-13 Mar. 4 Valparaiso Kissimmee, Fla. L, 0-7 Mar. 6 Detroit Kissimmee, Fla. L, 0-8 Mar. 6 Sacred Heart Kissimmee, Fla. L, 2-3 Mar. 7 Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne Kissimmee, Fla. W, 7-2 Mar. 7 Detroit Kissimmee, Fla. L, 6-7 Mar. 15 Mount St. Mary’s Washington, D.C. L, 2-3 Mar. 15 Seton Hall Washington, D.C. L, 4-11 Mar. 16 Georgetown Washington, D.C. L, 0-3 Mar. 26 Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. L, 4-8 Mar. 26 Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. L, 3-4 April 5 Army * West Point, N.Y. L, 0-10 April 5 Army * West Point, N.Y. L, 0-3 April 6 Army * West Point, N.Y. L, 2-4 April 6 Army * West Point, N.Y. W, 11-4 April 10 Harvard Worcester, Mass. L, 1-2 April 10 Harvard Worcester, Mass. L, 0-8 April 13 Lafayette * Worcester, Mass. L, 4-6 (12) April 13 Lafayette * Worcester, Mass. L, 4-6 (13) April 14 Lafayette * Worcester, Mass. L, 3-4 April 14 Lafayette * Worcester, Mass. L, 2-7 April 15 Hartford Worcester, Mass. W, 7-6 April 15 Hartford Worcester, Mass. W, 8-7 April 19 Lehigh * Worcester, Mass. L, 2-9 April 19 Lehigh * Worcester, Mass. W, 8-5 April 20 Lehigh * Worcester, Mass. L, 0-12 April 20 Lehigh * Worcester, Mass. W, 3-2 April 23 Central Connecticut West Hartford, Conn. L, 2-4 April 23 Central Connecticut West Hartford, Conn. W, 6-2 April 26 Bucknell * Lewisburg, Pa. L, 0-6 April 26 Bucknell * Lewisburg, Pa. L, 1-9 April 27 Bucknell * Lewisburg, Pa. L, 0-8 April 27 Bucknell * Lewisburg, Pa. L, 3-5 April 30 Colgate * Hamilton, N.Y. L, 2-3 (8) April 30 Colgate * Hamilton, N.Y. L, 3-6 May 1 Colgate * Hamilton, N.Y. W, 5-1 May 1 Colgate * Hamilton, N.Y. W, 12-10 *Patriot League Games

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 26 22008008 STTATISTICSATISTICS

2008 Holy Cross Softball Record: 10-31 Home: 4-8 Away: 4-13 Neutral: 2-10 Conference: 5-15

Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Erin Fleming .346 41-40 133 24 46 9 2 2 16 65 .489 8 1 14 2 .387 0 0 2-2 95 43 4 .972 Jayme Elliott .312 41-40 141 18 44 1 0 0 10 45 .319 4 0 4 0 .331 0 3 7-11 66 3 2 .972 Keeley Seniuk .308 41-41 117 18 36 6 1 5 21 59 .504 7 0 20 0 .347 0 0 8-12 61 0 3 .953 Mandy Correale .277 39-39 119 12 33 6 0 0 10 39 .328 6 2 24 0 .323 0 6 9-11 37 80 13 .900 Kelly O’Neil .276 41-40 127 13 35 6 0 5 25 56 .441 7 3 32 1 .328 0 1 1-1 267 10 3 .989 Amanda Webster .263 15-5 19 1 5 0 0 0 2 5 .263 2 0 5 0 .333 0 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000 Courtney Nealon .260 34-21 73 3 19 0 0 0 9 19 .260 3 0 14 0 .289 0 2 0-1 15 6 2 .913 Natalie Cruz .250 40-35 96 11 24 4 2 2 14 38 .396 10 0 10 0 .321 0 0 4-4 25 54 5 .940 Julie Girard .250 3-1 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 .250 1 0 2 0 .400 0 0 0-0 1 1 1 .667 Caitlin Deitz .212 27-19 33 9 7 0 0 0 2 7 .212 6 0 7 0 .333 0 6 4-5 38 39 11 .875 Amanda Audette .207 36-31 82 8 17 3 0 0 6 20 .244 7 0 16 0 .270 0 1 8-9 22 25 1 .979 Sam Lenhardt .182 30-19 44 6 8 0 0 0 2 8 .182 2 0 12 0 .217 0 4 3-5 21 0 3 .875 Caitlin Belanger .176 27-9 34 7 6 0 1 0 1 8 .235 6 0 4 0 .300 0 1 2-3 10 34 5 .898 Katie Alexander .167 7-1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 0 0 4 0 .167 0 0 0-0 2 8 1 .909 Tiffany Medwid .161 32-23 56 5 9 1 1 0 8 12 .214 6 5 11 0 .294 1 0 8-8 37 49 12 .878 Alyssa Olsen .100 27-18 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .100 0 0 3 0 .100 0 0 0-0 46 10 2 .966 Elizabeth Foley .000 23-7 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 7 0 .050 0 0 0-0 13 1 2 .875 Gibson Banta .000 13-1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 3 0 .143 0 0 0-0 3 2 3 .625 Rory Ogden .000 20-18 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1-1 58 4 1 .984

Totals .260 41-41 1123 138 292 36 7 14 128 384 .342 77 11 192 3 .314 1 24 57-73 827 369 74 .942 Opponents .301 41-41 1162 239 350 53 14 27 216 512 .441 119 18 104 4 .372 11 41 53-59 865 407 52 .961

LOB - Team (235), Opp (286). DPs turned - Team (10), Opp (8). TPs turned - Team (0), Opp (1). CI - Team (0), Opp (1). IBB - Team (0), Opp (2). Picked off - Seniuk 1, Correale 1, Cruz 1, O’Neil 1, Alexander 1.

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/AvgWP HBP BK SFA SHA Julie Girard 0.00 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 7.0 6 4 0 3 6 0 0 0 32 .188 0 0 0 0 0 Erin Fleming 1.91 0-0 4 0 0 0/0 0 3.2 5 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 18 .278 1 0 0 0 0 Caitlin Belanger 4.27 1-6 21 6 0 0/0 1 59.0 82 44 36 15 25 13 2 5 255 .322 2 2 0 2 10 Natalie Cruz 4.62 3-14 24 18 2 0/0 0 92.1 118 91 61 42 44 19 8 12 389 .303 4 11 0 5 17 Amanda Audette 4.68 4-8 20 15 1 0/0 0 73.1 89 63 49 38 19 11 2 7 303 .294 11 4 0 2 9 Katie Alexander 5.21 2-3 20 2 0 0/0 1 40.1 50 35 30 21 9 9 2 3 165 .303 1 1 0 2 5

Totals 4.49 10-31 41 41 3 0/0 2 275.2 350 239 177 119 104 53 14 27 1162 .301 19 18 0 11 41 Opponents 2.60 31-10 41 41 22 9/2 2 288.1 292 138 107 77 192 36 7 14 1123 .260 14 11 1 1 24

PB - Team (16), Olsen 9, Ogden 7, Opp (11). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (5). SBA/ATT - Olsen (28-32), Ogden (22-22), Audette (17-21), Cruz (17-18), Alexander (13-13), Nealon (3-5), Belanger (3-3), Girard (3-3), Fleming (0-1).

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 27 SIINGLENGLE--SSEEASONASON REECORDSCORDS

NDIVIDUAL RBI NDIVIDUAL I Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 28 I Jennifer Jenkins, 1999 ...... 25 BATTING RECORDS Kelly O’Neil, 2008...... 25 PITCHING RECORDS Michelle Fagnant, 1992 ...... 23 AT BATS Allison Egbert, 1996 ...... 23 STARTS Jennifer Jenkins, 1999 ...... 152 Alycia FitzPatrick, 2005 ...... 23 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 26 Mary Beth Ryan, 2003...... 150 Sarah Heywood, 1998 ...... 25 Jamie Olenoski, 1999...... 149 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 24 STOLEN BASES Mary Beth Ryan, 2002...... 148 Genoa Grosch, 1996...... 20 Jamie Olenoski, 1998...... 18 Jayme Elliot, 2008 ...... 141 Natalie Cruz, 2008 ...... 18 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002...... 12 Jamie Olenoski, 1999...... 11 RUNS Jamie Olenoski, 2000...... 10 COMPLETE GAMES Jamie Olenoski, 1998...... 31 Mary Beth Ryan, 2004...... 10 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 24 Mary Beth Ryan, 2005...... 31 Mary Beth Ryan, 2005...... 10 Sarah Heywood, 1998 ...... 23 Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 28 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 23 Jamie Olenoski, 1999...... 28 BASES ON BALLS Sarah Heywood, 1995 ...... 20 Julie Elmore, 1994 ...... 26 Megan Gaffney, 1995...... 27 Jennifer Ruggiero, 1998...... 20 SHUTOUTS HITS Meagn Lally, 2006 ...... 19 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 10 Jennifer Jenkins, 1999 ...... 55 Amanda Webster, 2006 ...... 18 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 7 Mary Beth Ryan, 2003...... 54 Megan Lally, 2004 ...... 17 Genoa Grosch, 1996...... 6 Jennifer Jenkins, 1998 ...... 52 Genoa Grosch, 1997...... 4 Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 49 BATTING AVERAGE Erin Flemming, 2008 ...... 45 Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 398 STRIKEOUTS Michelle Deviva, 1994 ...... 387 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 192 DOUBLES Mary Beth Ryan, 2005...... 384 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 157 Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 15 Julie Elmore, 1994 ...... 382 Genoa Grosch, 1996...... 137 Mary Beth Ryan, 2005...... 12 Alycia FitzPatrick, 2005 ...... 371 Michelle Greene, 2003...... 101 Megan Lally, 2006 ...... 14 Jennifer Jenkins, 1998 ...... 369 Michelle Fagnant, 1992 ...... 11 Nicole Dessingue, 2005 ...... 11 WINS SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Alycia FitzPatrick, 2005 ...... 11 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 20 Megan Lally, 2006 ...... 623 Sarah Heywood, 1998 ...... 16 Mary Beth Ryan, 2005...... 544 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 15 TRIPLES Michelle Deviva, 1994 ...... 538 Genoa Grosch, 1996...... 13 Michelle Fagnant, 1991 ...... 7 Alycia FitzPatrick, 2005 ...... 524 Jamie Olenoski, 1998...... 5 Jennifer Jenkins, 1999 ...... 493 Michelle Deviva, 1994 ...... 4 Jean Connolly, 2002...... 492 ERA (MIN 15 INNINGS) Karen Norton, 1994 ...... 4 Genoa Grosch, 1998...... 1.11 Genoa Grosch, 1996...... 1.16 Genoa Grosch, 1999...... 1.23 HOME RUNS Genoa Grosch, 1997...... 1.61 Michelle Fagnant, 1992 ...... 5 Kelly O’Neil, 2008...... 5 Keeley Seniuk, 2008 ...... 5 Jamie Olenoski, 1999...... 4 Jean Connolly, 2002...... 4 Megan Lally, 2004, 2005, & 2006 ...... 4 Kelly O’Neil, 2006...... 4

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 28 CAAREERREER REECORDSCORDS

NDIVIDUAL RBI NDIVIDUAL I Alycia FitzPatrick, 2002-2005...... 72 I Michelle Deviva, 1993-1996 ...... 69 BATTING RECORDS Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 68 PITCHING RECORDS Megan Lally, 2003-2006 ...... 65 AT BATS Michelle Fagnant, 1989-1992 ...... 64 STARTS Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 559 Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 87 Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 521 STOLEN BASES Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 84 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 512 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 48 Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 65 Jayme Elliot, 2005-2008 ...... 509 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 40 Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 60 Alyssa Hayden, 2000-2003 ...... 494 Amy Falite, 1995-1998 ...... 17 Caitlin McCarthy, 1999-2002 ...... 52 Karen Norton, 1994-1997 ...... 482 Jayme Elliot, 2005-2008 ...... 16 Julie Elmore 1993-1996...... 16 COMPLETE GAMES RUNS Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 81 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 97 BASE ON BALLS Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 76 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 84 Megan Lally, 2003-2006 ...... 56 Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 44 Julie Elmore, 1993-1996 ...... 82 Megan Gaffney, 1993-1995 ...... 45 Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 36 Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 77 Jennifer Ruggiero, 1996-1999 ...... 44 Caitlin McCarthy, 1999-2002 ...... 24 Alyssa Hayden, 2000-2003 ...... 71 Jill Zalieckas, 1993-1996...... 44 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 43 SHUTOUTS HITS Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 27 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 179 BATTING AVERAGE Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 7 Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 169 Michelle Fagnant, 1989-1992 ...... 361 Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 7 Jayme Elliot, 2005-2008 ...... 151 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 320 Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 6 Alycia FitzPatrick, 2002-2005...... 144 Alycia FitzPatrick 2002-2005 ...... 318 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 141 Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 317 STRIKEOUTS Michelle Deviva, 1993-1996 ...... 307 Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 579 DOUBLES Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 288 Michelle Fagnant, 1989-1992 ...... 38 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 258 Megan Lally, 2003-2006 ...... 32 Megan Lally, 2003-2006 ...... 487 Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 241 Nicole Dessingue, 2003-2006 ...... 28 Alycia FitzPatrick, 2002-2005...... 426 Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 23 Michelle Deviva, 1993-1996 ...... 424 WINS Alycia FitzPatrick, 2002-2005...... 23 Jennifer Jenkins, 1998-2001 ...... 405 Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 56 Mary Beth Ryan, 2002-2005 ...... 402 Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 40 TRIPLES Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 398 Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 26 Michelle Fagnant, 1989-1992 ...... 14 Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 19 Jamie Olenoski, 1998-2001 ...... 13 Michelle Deviva, 1993-1996 ...... 11 ERA (MIN. 15 INNINGS) Jennifer Jenkins, 1996-1999 ...... 10 Genoa Grosch, 1996-1999 ...... 1.28 Sarah Heywood, 1995-1998...... 2.27 HOME RUNS Nicole Vitti, 2001-2004 ...... 2.90 Kelly O’Neil, 2005-2008 ...... 15 Michelle Greene, 2002-2005 ...... 3.61 Megan Lally, 2003-2006 ...... 13 Jean Connolly, 2001-2004 ...... 9 Michelle Fagnant, 1989-1992 ...... 8 Liz Curll, 1999-2002 ...... 8

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 29 HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

Patriot League Stacey Robbins (1998) Patriot League Tournament Academic Honor Roll Jennifer Ruggiero (1999) Most Valuable Player Katie Alexander (2008) Mary Beth Ryan (2002, 03, 04, 05) 1998 Genoa Grosch Amanda Audette (2008) Julianne Sees (1998, 99, 2001) Marsha Babcock (2006) Emily Simmons (2002) Patriot League All-Decade Sheena Stangler (2004, 05, 06, 07) Kelly Balli (1999) Team, 1990-2000 Melissa Beshire (2004) Amanda Stepp (1998, 2001) Michelle Fagnant (1992, C) Mallory Centonze (2006, 07) Julie Sullivan (1992) Jean Connolly (2004) Stacey Swelko (1992) Genoa Grosch (1999, P) Colleen Correa (1994) Sara Thomas (1999) Mandy Correale (2007, 08) Nicole Vitti (2003) NFCA Regional All-Americans Briana Crane (1997, 99) Jill Zalieckas (1996) 2004 Alycia FitzPatrick (2nd, DP) Tiffany DeCoff (1998, 99, 2001) Caitlin Deitz (2007, 08) First-Team All-Patriot League ECAC All-Stars Elizabeth Dennin (1991) 1991 Michelle Fagnant, C 1992 Michelle Fagnant (2nd, C) Elizabeth Dennis (2004) 1992 Michelle Fagnant, C 1998 Genoa Grosch (2nd, P) Nicole Dessingue (2003, 04, 05, 06) 1996 Genoa Grosch, P Michelle DeViva (1994, 95, 96) 1997 Jen Ruggiero, OF Courtney Dougherty (2002) Patriot League Jayme Elliott (2008) 1997 Genoa Grosch, P Player of the Week Rebecca Ellis (1996, 97, 98) 1998 Genoa Grosch, P Julie Elmore (1994, 95, 96) 1999 Genoa Grosch, P Julie Elmore 4/9/95 Alycia FitzPatrick (2005) 2000 Liz Curll, DP Jennifer Jenkins 4/20/98 Erin Fleming (2008) 2001 Nicole Vitti, P Jennifer Jenkins 4/27/98 Elizabeth Foley (2008) 2003 Mary Beth Ryan, OF Jennifer Jenkins 5/4/98 Megan Gaffney (1994) 2004 Mary Beth Ryan, OF Julie Girard (2007) 2005 Mary Beth Ryan, OF Patriot League Kelly Golden (1992) Pitcher of the Week Jacqueline Gray (1995) Second-Team All-Patriot League Genoa Grosch 3/25/96 Michelle Greene (2002, 04, 05) 1998 Alexis Lyon, DP Genoa Grosch 4/1/96 Kerry Haberlin (2002) Genoa Grosch 4/7/97 Alyssa Hayden (2003) 2001 Liz Curll, C Erica Hill (1994, 95) 2001 Shelly Richard, SS Genoa Grosch 4/21/97 Shailin Hogan (2005) 2001 Alyssa Hayden, OF Genoa Grosch 3/30/98 Heather Johnson (2003, 04, 05, 06) 2002 Liz Curll, DP Sarah Heywood 4/20/98 Heather Kersch (1992) 2003 Alycia FitzPatrick, C Genoa Grosch 4/27/98 Megan Lally (2005, 06) 2004 Jean Connolly, INF Genoa Grosch 5/4/98 Nicole Leber (1997) 2004 Nicole Vitti, UT Genoa Grosch 3/30/99 Sam Lenhardt (2008) 2006 Jayme Elliott, OF Genoa Grosch 4/6/99 Alexis Lyon (1999) 2007 Jayme Elliott, OF Genoa Grosch 4/19/99 Lindsey MacNeil (2006, 07) 2008 Erin Fleming Genoa Grosch 4/26/99 Megan Manner (2002, 03) Christine Palmeri 4/16/01 Alison Marschner (2003, 04) Nicole Vitti 4/23/01 Jodie Matylewski (1991) Patriot League Caitlin McCarthy (1999, 2001, 02) Pitcher of the Year Nicole Vitti 4/30/01 Erica McKeever (2005, 07) 1996 Genoa Grosch Nicole Vitti 3/31/03 Kelly Meno (1997) 1998 Genoa Grosch Michelle Greene 4/14/03 Karen Norton (1994, 95, 96, 97) 1999 Genoa Grosch Suzi O’Conor (1992) Patriot League Rory Ogden (2007, 08) Patriot League Coach of the Rookie of the Week Alyssa Olsen (2008) Year Jayme Elliott 4/4/05 Kelly O’Neil (2007) 1995 Fran Dyson Stephanie Paolini (1993, 94, 95) 1998 Bob Neville CoSIDA Academic All-American Beth Richard (2006, 07) 2001 Bob Neville 2005 Mary Beth Ryan (third team) Shelley Richard (2001)

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 30 SOOFTBALLFTBALL HIISTORYSTORY

1998 PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS YEAR-BY-YEAR FINAL RECORDS In 1998, the Holy Cross softball program reached new heights, -OVERALL- —LEAGUE— winning a conference title and earning a spot as one of the top YEAR COACH REC PCT REC PCT teams in the Northeast region. After finishing with a 15-21-1 1985 Sandy Gentile 6-21 .222 — — mark in 1997, the team looked to new head coach Bob Neville 1986 Kathy Feen 5-18 .217 — — to guide them. They opened with a spring trip to Florida, going 1987 Laura McLain 10-17 .370 — — 5-4-1. One thing Neville knew for certain was that he inherited a 1988 Laura McLain 7-27 .206 — — strong, experienced pitching staff with Sarah Heywood and two- 1989 Laura McLain 16-18 .471 — — time Patriot League All-Star Genoa Grosch. 1990 Laura McLain 13-15 .464 — — The Crusaders made a strong statement as they traveled to 1991 * Pete Royce 10-29-1 .263 4-8 .333 Bucknell and took three of four games from the league’s preseason 1992 Pete Royce 2-32 .059 1-11 .083 favorite, en route to an impressive 7-1 start in league play, along 1993 Fran Dyson 3-29 .094 3-9 .250 with a 12-9-1 overall mark. 1994 Fran Dyson 4-32 .111 1-11 .083 The next big challenge for the Crusaders came in mid-April — 1995 Fran Dyson 17-27 .386 7-5 .583 a four-game set with Lehigh, who was the previous Patriot League 1996 Fran Dyson 21-22-1 .489 4-6 .400 Champion, four seasons running. The Mountain Hawks came out 1997 Fran Dyson 15-21-1 .419 6-4 .600 firing against the Crusaders, winning the opener, 9-1, but a Grosch 1998 $ Bob Neville 31-19-1 .618 15-5 .750 six-hitter led Holy Cross to a 2-1 victory in the second game. A 1999 Bob Neville 24-25 .490 12-8 .600 split of the next two games left the Crusaders at 9-3 in the league 2000 Bob Neville 9-27-1 .257 4-6 .400 and in sole possession of first-place. 2001 Bob Neville 16-27 .372 11-9 .550 After a 3-2 loss to Colgate, Holy Cross went on to win five 2002 Bob Neville 14-35 .286 8-12 .400 straight games, including a four-game sweep of Army in West Point, 2003 Bob Neville 15-28 .349 10-10 .500 N.Y. With one week to go in the regular-season, the Crusaders had a 2004 Bob Neville 12-28 .300 5-15 .250 four-game lead over Colgate, who boasted the second-best batting 2005 Bob Neville 8-30 .211 3-16 .158 average in the league and some of the most intimidating pitchers. 2006 Peter Maneggia 9-35 .205 4-16 .200 The one victory the Crusaders needed to clinch the top-spot in the 2007 Peter Maneggia 5-39 .114 2-18 .100 Patriot League Tournament would not come easily. 2008 Brian Claypool 10-31 .244 5-15 .250 Colgate pulled out a 3-1 victory in the first game, behind the pitching of Tara McGoff. In the second game, with Grosch in the Overall 24 Seasons 282-632-5 .309 105-184 .363 circle for the Crusaders and the help of the bat and base running by Jamie Olenoski and Alexis Lyon, Holy Cross topped Colgate, 7-1, * First year of Patriot League competition to collect the win. Grosch pitched a one-hitter on the way to Holy $ Patriot League champions Cross’ first-ever regular-season title. Note: Records for seasons prior to 1985 are currently unavailable. Holy Cross carried a 27-16-1 mark into the Patriot League Tournament. In the first game of the double-elimination tournament, AREER OACHING ECORDS the Crusaders faced McGoff and the Raiders once again. Colgate C C R came out on top, 3-2, in 10 innings, sending the Crusaders to the Coach Seasons Years Record Pct. losers’ bracket. Holy Cross then defeated Bucknell, 1-0, followed Sandy Gentile 1985 1 6-21 .222 by a victory over Colgate, 7-1. Kathy Feen 1986 1 5-18 .217 The Crusaders needed to sweep a pair from Lehigh, four-time Laura McLain 1987-1990 4 46-77 .374 defending champions, in order to win the title. Holy Cross went on Pete Royce 1991-1992 2 12-61-1 .169 to defeat Lehigh, 7-1 and 4-3, leading the team to the tournament Fran Dyson 1993-1997 5 62-131-2 323 crown. Grosch was named Patriot League MVP. Bob Neville 1998-2005 8 129-219-2 .371 Holy Cross (31-19-1) would drop two games at Harvard in its Peter Maneggia 2006-2007 2 14-74 .159 an NCAA play-in series, and would end the season ranked ninth Brian Claypool 2008-Current 1 10-31 .244 in the region. The Crusaders’ record was the best in more than 10 years. Four players were selected to the All-Patiot League team, with Grosch and Olenoski earning first-team honors and Jenkins and Lyon making the second-team. Neville was voted unanimously the Patriot League Coach of the Year, while Grosch was selected as Co-Pitcher of the Year for the second time in three seasons.

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 31 ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

Holy Cross is renowned for its academic excellence and mentoring-based, liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition. An exclusively undergraduate institution with just over 2,800 stu- dents, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England. Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Mass., the campus occupies 174 beautifully landscaped acres, featuring traditional and contem- porary architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and striking views from atop Mount St. James. Academic life at Holy Cross is serious, challenging and excit- ing. Student-professor exchanges in the classroom, as well as in countless informal settings, are at the center of academic life at Holy Cross. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to one, the op- portunity for individual attention is readily available. Few classes exceed an enrollment of 40, and most average 19 students. Holy Cross professors are widely respected in their academic specialties. Many have national reputations for their research and publications, creative performances, recordings and exhibitions. Almost all of the nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees from some of the fi nest universities here and abroad.

Among the major academic facilities on campus are Dinand Library (which, along with three other specialized libraries on cam- pus, has total holdings of more than 650,000 volumes); Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (with a regular schedule of world-class exhibitions); Brooks Concert Hall (acclaimed by performers and acoustical experts as one of the fi nest medium-sized performance spaces in the region); St. Joseph Memorial Chapel (built in 1924 and containing the recently renovated McCooey Chapel on the lower level); Hogan Campus Center (with bookstore, post offi ce, coffee lounge, cafeteria and pub); Carol and Park B. Smith Hall (housing the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and the Rehm Library); the Multimedia Resource Center in Edith Stein Hall; and the science complex in Haberlin, O’Neil and Swords Halls. Coeducational since 1972, Holy Cross enrolls a student body of proven accomplishment. Almost all graduated in the top 20 per- cent of their high school classes. Most live in 10 residence halls on campus, all fully connected to the college’s computer network. Students, elected by their peers, represent their classmates at fac- ulty meetings, on major college committees, and in a consultative

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the Hart Recreation Center, home to the basketball, swimming and hockey teams. The Smith Wellness Center includes a specialized strength and conditioning facility for varsity student-athletes, as well as aerobic equipment and workout areas for the general stu- dent body. The college offers focused preprofessional advising programs for students interested in medicine and health, law, business and engineering. The results for successful postgraduate study are well-documented: • Graduates are admitted to medical school at rates better than twice the national average. • Each year, more than 100 Holy Cross graduates enter law schools accredited by the American Bar Association – one of the highest rates in the nation. • Holy Cross is in the top three percent of four-year colleges in the number of students going on to earn doctorates. • Holy Cross students have won Rhodes, Truman and Marshall scholarships, Watson fellowships, Fulbright grants and many other awards. • More than 10 percent of Holy Cross alumni are currently practic- ing medicine.

Among the many Holy Cross alumni with stellar records of achievement are a Nobel Laureate; three Pulitzer Prize winners; two members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame; a U.S. Supreme Court justice; a U.S. Poet Laureate; numerous members of the U.S. Congress; hundreds of journalists, authors and media commentators; and countless CEOs, educators and business and community leaders. capacity on the appointment and promotion of faculty. There are HOLY CROSS AT A GLANCE more than 100 co-curricular offerings on campus and diverse op- Affi liation: Roman Catholic — Established by the portunities for innovative academic options such as the fi rst-year Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) program, community-based learning, Washington semester, in- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,817 ternships and full-year study abroad. 44% Male / 56% Female Holy Cross integrates faith and knowledge with an emphasis 17% Minority and International on service, in keeping with the Jesuits’ commitment to educate Percent out of state: 61% “men and women for others.” A distinguishing and all-important Number of U.S. states and territories: 49 characteristic of education at Holy Cross is the emphasis placed Number of foreign countries: 13 upon the service of faith and the promotion of justice. The Offi ce Student/Faculty ratio: 11 to 1 of the College Chaplains advises Student Programs for Urban De- Number of faculty: 240 full time; 48 part time velopment (SPUD), which is the largest student organization on Percentage of faculty who hold doctorates campus. More than 450 students are involved in 37 direct-service or terminal degrees: 94% programs in Worcester. Varsity sports: 27 The athletics program has a storied tradition that continues Participants: 722 today with 27 varsity sports and charter membership in the Pa- Intramural sports: 7 triot League, recognized for its development of scholar-athletes. Participants: 1,230 The college sponsors many clubs and intramural sports pro- Club sports: 11 grams, and has excellent athletics facilities, including a football Participants: 275 stadium, a baseball stadium, a soccer stadium, a hockey rink and

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 33 ACCADEMICADEMIC OFFFERINGSFERINGS

MAJORS Anthropology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics Economics-Accounting English French German History Italian Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Studies in World Literatures Theatre Visual Arts: History Visual Arts: Studio

MINORS Anthropology Chemistry CONCENTRATIONS STUDENT-DESIGNED CERTIFICATE Computer Science Established multidisciplinary Economics MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS programs of study with cur- Economics-Accounting American Sign Language/Deaf Studies ricular and cocurricular com- PROGRAMS French Gerontology ponents: Holy Cross students have the German Teacher Education Africana Studies option of creating independent Italian Asian Studies majors and minors. Some ex- Philosophy Biochemistry amples include: Physics (biology & chemistry majors only) Architecture Russian Biological Psychology Catholic Studies Visual Arts: History (biology & psychology majors only) Environmental Sciences Visual Arts: Studio Latin American & Latino Studies Environmental Studies Peace & Confl ict Studies Film Making Women’s & Gender Studies Medieval & Renaissance Studies Public Policy Urban Studies

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 34 UNNIQUEIQUE PRROGRAMSOGRAMS

MONTSERRAT Beginning with the class enrolling at Holy Cross in September of WHAT THE GUIDEBOOKS SAY 2008, all fi rst-year students will be part of a challenging new academic • Among the nation’s top 50 “most competitive” colleges and uni- and co-curricular program called Montserrat. Embracing the excite- versities, as ranked by Barron’s Profi les of American Colleges. ment and discovery of living and learning at Holy Cross, this new • Graduates 91% of students in four years – ranked fourth program — expressly designed for fi rst-year students — will integrate among the nation’s undergraduate, liberal arts colleges; academic, co-curricular and residential experiences in unique ways. named to Kaplan’s list of colleges and universities with “Im- One of the cornerstones of a Holy Cross education is the commitment pressive Graduation Rates.” to Jesuit values. So it is fi tting that the program is named after the • Listed in the top 20 colleges for academics in The Princeton mountain in Spain where, in 1522, St. Ignatius of Loyola (the founder Review’s “The Best 351 Colleges.” of the Jesuit order) decided to begin a new life. Students entering Holy • Peterson’s Guide to Four-Year Colleges cites a 95% fi rst- Cross will also begin a new chapter of their lives — and Montserrat year retention rate. will provide experiences in and out of the classroom to enhance their • Named one of the country’s “most beautiful urban cam- journey, while supplying the tools to climb to new places. puses” in Kaplan’s National Guidance Counselor Survey. • Ranked 15th for “professors who make themselves acces- sible” in a student survey by The Princeton Review. COLLEGE HONORS • Regarding the college’s mission, Kaplan’s Guide to the 328 In the college honors program, academically accomplished students Most Interesting Colleges says, “The Jesuit tradition of ‘be- pursue multidisciplinary studies in the natural sciences, social sciences ing men and women for others’ shines at Holy Cross.” and humanities. Guided by rotating faculty experts, students regularly • According to The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges, compiled meet and work to explore how knowledge from different areas can be by the staff of the Yale Daily News, the three best things tested and integrated across disciplines. The program incorporates an about attending Holy Cross are: “the professors, the beautiful honors colloquium — a series of interdisciplinary discussions — and campus and the connections with classmates.” a thesis. Honors students publicly present their fi ndings at the annual • The Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Holy Cross’ small class academic conference, a highlight of the academic year. sizes and beautiful campus as “award winners.”

WASHINGTON SEMESTER Each semester, 15 juniors and fi rst-semester seniors are accepted STUDY ABROAD into a highly selective program in the nation’s capital. Students work Students looking to broaden their Holy Cross experience have an with members of congress or federal agencies, assist advocacy and excellent opportunity to do so through the Study Abroad program. public policy groups, and explore up-close the arts, history and culture Year-long programs provide qualifi ed students with exciting and of Washington, D.C. With support from their Holy Cross advisor, fully credited extensions of the college’s curriculum at participating students pursue internships that consist of four full work days, and a universities in: Australia, Austria, Cameroon, England, France, Ger- public policy seminar one night each week. On the fi fth weekday, they many, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Spain conduct independent research for their Washington thesis paper. and Russia. One-semester programs are also available in China and Sri Lanka. Third-year students in good academic standing live with host families, and take courses and exams alongside foreign students in their native language. Deepening the cultural experience, students complete an independent study project in the local community to ensure close interaction with the people of their chosen countries.

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING Through a generous endowment established by its namesake, Joseph P. Donelan II, the Donelan Offi ce of Community-Based Learning provides a directorship to establish connections between courses across the college curriculum with internship sites in the greater Worcester area. In keeping with the college’s social mission to prepare students to be “men and women for others,” Community- Based Learning enables students to be of service to the community while enhancing their understanding of course material.

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Holy Cross has three performance theaters, Helping Area Youth Embrace Spirituality Retreat Team Poetry Circle two art galleries, a concert hall, ballroom, Holy Cross Orchestra Psychology Club dance studio and a movie theater. There are Hot Steppers Purple Key Society more than 100 student groups and organiza- House Councils Purple Patcher (yearbook) tions on campus, including: Ice Hockey Club (men) Racquetball Club Individuals of All Nations Developing Indian Appreciation Relationship Peer Educators Aerobics Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders Religious Education Instructors Allies International Student Union Resident Assistants Alternate College Theatre Investing Club Rugby Football Club (women) American Medical Student Association Italian Club Russian Club American Sign Language Club Jazz Ensemble Sailing Club Amnesty International Judicial Advisors Senate Appalachia Service Project Judicial Council Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators Asian Students In Action Knitting Club Sir Thomas More Prelaw Society Association of Bisexuals, Gays & Lesbians Lacrosse Club (women) Ski Team Ballroom Dance Latin American Student Organization Soccer Club Baseball Club Light Opera Company Spanish Club Best Buddies Literary Society Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations Biology Society Math-Computer Science Club Student Budget Committee Bishop Healy Multicultural Society Model United Nations Student Coalition on Hunger & Homelessness Black Student Union Multicultural Peer Educators Student Programs for Urban Development Bocce Club Multiethnic Identity Xploration Students for Life Campus Activities Board Muslim Endeavor to Create Cultural Awareness Tae Kwon Do Campus Christian Fellowship National Society of Collegiate Scholars The Crusader (student newspaper) Caribbean African Student Assembly Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders Peer Educators Ultimate Frisbee Chamber Singers Off the Record (a cappella group) Varsity Litter Team Class Offi cers Orientation Leaders (summer & fall) WCHC 88.1 FM (radio station) College Choir Pax Christi Wilderness Outing Club College Democrats Philosophy Club Women’s Forum College Republicans Physics Society Young Off-campus Youth Organization Color Guard COMPASS CrossTones (a cappella group) Dance Ensemble Delilahs (a cappella group) Eco-Action Equestrian Club Executive Cabinet Fellowship of Christian Athletes Figure Skating Club Fools on the Hill (a cappella group) French Club German Club Gerontology Society Gesso (art society) Golf Club Goodtime Marching Band Habitat for Humanity (domestic & international)

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Holy Cross aims to make a positive difference in society not only JULIE A. HALPIN ’84 through teaching and service, but through our alumni. In fulfi lling CEO, The Geppetto Group, advertising company specializing in its mission, the College educates people who go on to become products for children leaders in their fi elds. JOHN P. H AMILL ’61 DAVID P. A NDERSON ’51 Chairman of the Board, Sovereign Bank of New England Sports columnist, The New York Times; winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1981 THOMAS W. HEINSOHN ’56 Former Boston Celtics player and coach; NBA Hall of Famer MARY G. BERNER ’81 President and CEO, Fairchild Publications JOHN H. “JACK” HIGGINS ’76 Editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times; winner of a Pulitzer REP. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP ’72 Prize in 1989 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat from New York DIANE JEMMOTT ’77 Executive Vice President, Carmen Group, Inc. LEIGH ANNE BRODSKY ’80 Executive vice president, Nickelodeon Consumer Products

JOSEPH A. CALIFANO ’52 President and chairman, The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse; former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

RABBI NORMAN M. COHEN ’72 Rabbi, Bet Shalom Congregation

BILLY COLLINS ’63 Former Poet Laureate, consultant in poetry to the Library of Con- gress, 2001-2003

ROBERT J. COUSY ’50 Basketball legend and NBA Hall of Famer; led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented fi ve straight NBA titles

ANTHONY S. FAUCI, M.D. ’62 Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health

STANLEY E. GRAYSON ’72 President and Chief Operating Offi cer, M.R. Beal and Company, NY, NY TOOMM HEEINSOHNINSOHN

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EDWARD P. J ONES ’72 WILLIAM J. “BILL” SIMMONS III ’92 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World Columnist for Espn.com’s “Page 2” and ESPN The Magazine

CAPT. JOSEPH P. K ERWIN, M.D. USN HON. CLARENCE THOMAS ’71 (RET) ’53 Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court First medical doctor in space; senior vice president, Wyle Labo- ratories MARY MURPHY WESTOVER ’85 CFO, Greylock Management Corp. PAUL O. LECLERC ’63 President and CEO, New York Public Library ROBERT C. WRIGHT ’65 Vice Chairman and Executive Offi cer, General Electric Company; CHRISTOPHER J. MATTHEWS ’67 Chairman and CEO, NBC Universal Host of NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show” and MSNBC’s “Hard- ball” MARY AGNES “MAGGIE” WILDEROTTER ’77 President and CEO, Citizens Communications JOSEPH E. MURRAY, M.D. ’40 Nobel laureate 1990 for the fi rst successful kidney transplant; pro- fessor emeritus of surgery, Harvard Medical School

JOYCE A. O’SHAUGHNESSY, M.D. ’78 Leading breast cancer researcher and practitioner at Texas Oncology, P.A.; associate director for clinical research and co-director, Breast Cancer Research, at U.S. Oncology; director, Chemoprevention Research

JAMES DAVID POWER III ’53 Chairman and CEO, J.D. Power & Associates, consumer ratings of the automobile industry

MARY DONAHUE QUINLAN ’76 Vice president and NY advertising director, Network of City Busi- ness Journals

MOST REV. GEORGE E. RUEGER ’53 Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Worcester, Mass.

MARY PAT RYAN ’78 Executive vice president of marketing, Sirius Satellite Radio

DANIEL E. SHAUGHNESSY ’75 Sports columnist, The Boston Globe; author of “The Curse of the Bambino” CLLARENCEARENCE THHOMASOMAS

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 38 STTRENGTHRENGTH & COONDITIONINGNDITIONING

Opened in 1997, the Carol and Park B. Smith Wellness Center is a two-story facility which was built as an addition to the Hart Recreation Center. The wellness center provides state-of-the-art fi tness equipment for varsity athletes and all other members of the Holy Cross community. A $1.5-million gift from Carol and Park B. Smith (Class of 1954) kicked off the campaign to fund the facility. “Everyone to- day agrees that fi tness is very important,” Smith said in 1997. “I’m confi dent that this new Wellness Center — whose facilities will be second-to-none — will provide a real benefi t to current and future Holy Cross students, teachers and staff.” With 15,000 square feet, the wellness center provides over four times more space than the college previously had for varsity and com- munity exercise and training, and centralizes athletic equipment and facilities once found in fi ve locations in three campus buildings. The center houses, on the fi rst level, a highly versatile strength and conditioning center for Holy Cross’ varsity student-athletes. There are areas for speed development programs, as well as for strength and endurance conditioning. The space, which is able to accommodate as many as 60 people at a time, enables Holy Cross’ larger sports teams The center also offers programs that explore the connections to work out together, thereby enhancing team unity. between fi tness and wellness, to help students learn how good health The second fl oor has been designed for use by all students, can complement and enhance other aspects of their educational faculty and staff. It has two sections: one for aerobic training, and experience. An advisory board comprising physicians, fi tness and the other for cardiovascular, variable-resistance and strength train- strength trainers, faculty members, psychologists, nutritionists, a ing. A diverse selection of equipment accommodates users ranging college chaplain and others are responsible for creating and coor- from beginners to advanced athletes. Its south-facing wall is mostly dinating programming for the center. glass, allowing most users a view of the practice fi elds and the roll- Holy Cross head strength and conditioning coach Jeff Oliver ing hills of central New England. believes that the wellness center is of the utmost importance to Crusader athletic teams. “Over the past two decades, college coaches have turned in- creasingly to strength and conditioning to gain an edge over their opponents,” Oliver said. “And while football may have been the fi rst to grasp the concept, we now train athletes from every varsity sport. The wellness center has been a huge boon to our program.” With 6,500 square feet of the center devoted solely to varsity athletes, Oliver and his staff to are able to accommodate a much larger number of athletes at one time, allowing teams to train together at times more convenient to their busy schedules as student-athletes. The state-of-the-art equipment in the wellness center in- cludes: • Eight multi-purpose power racks, each with over 600 pounds of free weights. • Seven Olympic lifting platforms with over 375 pounds of rubber- ized free weights. • More than 3,000 pounds of dumbbells. • Eighteen pieces of aerobic equipment. • Three full sets of plyometric boxes. • A number of free weight-loaded pieces of equipment to accom- modate injured athletes. “Thanks to the generous donation from the Smiths,” Oliver said, “This facility is state of the art.”

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 39 THHEE CIITYTY OOFF WOORCESTERRCESTER

Worcester, the economic and social center of central Massa- chusetts, is New England’s third-largest city with a population of 176,000. Holy Cross is one of the area’s 13 colleges and universities, which together make an enormous impact on the area’s culture and economy. Boston, Springfi eld, Hartford and Providence are all about a one-hour drive. New York City is about three hours away; Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean are less then two hours from Worcester; and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire can be reached in about three hours. Skiing is available at nearby Wachusett Mountain, and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the hundreds of rivers and lakes in the area, including Lake Quinsigamond. First incorporated as a township in 1722, this settlement 40 miles west of Boston soon became an important transportation center on the Boston Turnpike, linking the capital city with New York and the west. One of America’s fi rst internal commercial waterways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town with Providence to the south and gave direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily an industrial city through the mid-20th century, Worcester has emerged as an educational, medical, health care, cultural and entertainment center. An expanded business and com- mercial base, and the recent addition of a variety of high-technology

companies and growing biotechnology research parks, have made Worcester attractive to expanding companies. Downtown Worcester stands on the brink of a dramatic renaissance with a new hotel at- tached to the convention center, a new courthouse and major housing and retail projects all in the works. Worcester is nonetheless predominantly residential in character. More than 1,200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Half of the entire city budget goes for educational purposes, testimony to the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands are among the oldest in the nation, as are its library and music festival. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future. Worcester is home to the DCU Center, a 13,000-seat arena that features big-name rock bands; Mechanics Hall, a world renowned venue for opera, jazz, blues and classical concerts; and the Worces- ter Art Museum, internationally known as one of the fi nest small museums in the United States. Other museums include the Higgins Armory Museum, a repository of Medieval arms and armor; the Ecotarium, which combines the features of a science museum, a planetarium and a zoo; the headquarters of the American Antiquarian Society; and the Worcester Historical Museum. After a $40 million restoration project, the historic Union Sta- tion now serves visitors and commuters via MBTA regional service and Amtrak national service. Worcester has world-class dining, ethnic restaurants, diners, coffee houses, bookstores, shopping, parks and recreation — all within easy reach of campus.

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 40 COOLLEGELLEGE ADDMINISTRATIONMINISTRATION

REV. MICHAEL C. MCFARLAND, S.J., PRESIDENT On July 1, Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems; High-Level Synthesis Workshop. 2000, Rev. Mi- Formal Methods for System Design; the In addition to his duties as Holy Cross’ chael C. McFar- Journal of Systems and Software; Computer; president, Fr. McFarland sits on numerous land, S.J., became and Technology and Society. He was an local boards, including the Worcester Catho- the 31st president associate editor of the IEEE Transactions lic Charities Board, the Worcester Municipal of the College of on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Research Bureau and the Board of Trustees the Holy Cross. Circuits and Systems for three years and has at the University of Scranton. Prior to be- been on numerous program committees for Recently, Fr. McFarland oversaw the coming president, conferences such as the Design Automation most successful capital campaign in school Fr. McFarland Conference, the International Conference on history, raising a total of $216.3 million. was Dean of the Computer Design, the International Confer- Fr. McFarland enjoys running six days College of Arts ence on Computer-Aided Design and the each week in his free time. and Sciences at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. He was at Gonzaga for four years, where he was also a professor OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE of computer science. Born in Boston in 1948, Fr. McFar- land lived for a time in California and later graduated from Xavier High School (now closed) in Concord, Mass. He completed his bachelor’s degree in physics at Cornell Uni- versity in 1969. He later earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering (computer engineering) at Carnegie Mellon University. Fr. McFarland joined the Jesuits in 1975. He studied at the Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass., and earned Frank Vellaccio Timothy R. Austin William Durgin a master’s degree in divinity and Th.M. in Senior Vice President Vice President for Treasurer and Chief social ethics. He was ordained in the St. Academic Affairs and Investment Offi cer Joseph Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross in Dean of the College 1984. Subsequently, he worked as a consultant for two years at the AT&T Bell Laboratories, doing research in computer-aided design of digital systems. He continued his research while teaching at Boston College for 10 years as an associate professor of computer science. In addition to creating new courses in ethics and computers, computer architec- ture and digital systems, he created a labo- ratory for digital electronics and developed tutorial materials for a course on computers in management. Fr. McFarland has published articles in Michael Lochhead Jacqueline Peterson Michael C. Perry the Proceedings of the IEEE (the Institute Vice President for Vice President for Vice President for of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); Administration and Student Affairs and Development and the IEEE Transactions on Computers; the Finance Dean of the Students Alumni Relations IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 41 ATTHLETICHLETIC ADDMINISTRATIONMINISTRATION

RICHARD M. REGAN, JR., DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Richard M. members, Regan announced the appoint- the New York offi ce of the World League in Regan, Jr., is now ment of full-time coaching positions in track, 1991 and was based in London beginning in in his 11th year volleyball, women’s lacrosse and softball. 1992. Over the next several years he lived in as the director of Gender equity has been a major focus of London and Edinburgh, and served as man- athletics at Holy Regan’s administration and he introduced aging director of the Scottish Claymores, Cross. Regan, the college’s fi rst two new varsity sports in vice president of European operations and whose tenure more than 15 years — women’s ice hockey chief operating offi cer. began on July and women’s golf. When the World League went through 1, 1998, became Improvements to the athletics facilities a reorganization following the 1992 season, just the fourth have also been part of Regan’s focus. The National Football League commissioner Holy Cross ath- new Linda Johnson Smith Stadium is home Paul Tagliabue appointed Regan as manag- letic director in to not only the men’s and women’s soccer ing director of NFL International, Ltd., to the last 50 years. “He is smart, full of en- teams, but its unique two-sided stands and oversee and develop the NFL’s business ergy, skilled in fi nancial management and press facilities provide an additional ben- interests throughout Europe. In that role, fully committed to Holy Cross,” said then efi t to home events for fi eld hockey, men’s he was instrumental in establishing NFL Holy Cross president Fr. Gerard Reedy, S.J., lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and outdoor International in Europe and planning and at the time of Regan’s hiring. track and fi eld. executing the NFL’s American Bowl series Regan’s fi rst 10 years have been pro- The baseball team opened a new on- of international games in London, Dublin, ductive ones for the Crusaders. During campus stadium beginning in the fall of Barcelona and Berlin. this period of time, 18 Holy Cross teams 2005. And there have been improvements to Regan held the post of managing direc- have advanced to NCAA tournament play other facilities as well, such as the softball tor of Monarch International, Inc., a licens- — including at least one team in each of his fi eld, the men’s ice hockey locker room, and ing and fi nancial consulting fi rm, for three fi rst nine seasons. The women’s basketball a video room for the men’s and women’s years before joining the World League. team has been to the postseason in seven of basketball teams. After graduating from Holy Cross in the last 10 years (six NCAA appearances In addition to his duties on campus, Re- 1976, Regan spent nine years working for and a WNIT berth in 2002), while the fi eld gan has become involved in college athletic Arthur Andersen & Company in its Boston, hockey (1998 and 2000) and women’s soccer policy on a national scale. From 1999-2004, Mass., offi ces, rising to the level of senior (2000) programs have also made NCAA ap- he served a four-year term as a Division I- manager. He then moved to the NFL with pearances. Regan’s tenure has also seen the AA representative on the NCAA Division the New England Patriots, where he served fi rst-ever NCAA appearances for the men’s I Management Council. The Management in the role of Vice President of Finance ice hockey (2004 and 2006), men’s soccer Council, comprised of 49 athletic adminis- from 1985-1988. (2002) and women’s lacrosse (2006 and trators and faculty athletic representatives His ties to Mount St. James run deep, 2007) teams. In 1999, Regan hired Ralph from around the nation, reports directly to as he is the third generation of his family to Willard as the men’s basketball coach, a the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors. attend Holy Cross. He is the son of Richard move which revitalized the program. The The council is responsible for adopting op- M. Regan (Class of 1950), and the grandson Crusaders have advanced to postseason play erating bylaws and rules to govern Division of Harold J. Regan (Class of 1917). Regan’s in fi ve of the last eight years, and became the I, interpreting Division I bylaws, reviewing sisters, Mary (Class of 1977) and Ann (Class fi rst Patriot League team ever to advance to recommendations from the Division I con- of 1980), also graduated from Holy Cross. the NCAA tournament in three consecutive ferences and universities, and developing His daughter, Deirdre, graduated from Holy seasons (2001, 2002 and 2003). and implementing the Division I budget. Cross in 2006. Success is not measured only by wins Prior to returning to Worcester in July Born in Providence, R.I., Regan and his and losses, but by other gains as well. In of 1998, Regan worked for NFL Interna- wife, Judi, have three daughters — Jennifer, an effort to further increase the number of tional and NFL Europe (formerly the World Deirdre and Colleen. Crusader teams coached by full-time staff League of American Football). He joined

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BILL BELLEROSE ANN ZELESKY ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D. Bill Bellerose was named associ- In her 20th year at Holy Cross is ate director of athletics and business Worcester native Ann Zelesky, who is manager of athletics for Holy Cross responsible for the administration and in November of 1992. A 1977 gradu- scheduling for all the women’s pro- ate of Holy Cross with a dual degree in grams. In 1995, Zelesky was promoted Economics and Accounting, Bellerose to associate athletic director. handles the day to day fi nancial sup- Zelesky joined the Crusaders in port of individual teams and the athletic April of 1989 after a highly-success- department. He is responsible for pre- ful 13-year coaching career at St. Pe- paring and administering the budgets for all 27 varsity sports. ter-Marian High School in Worcester. Zelesky’s girl’s basketball Bellerose also handles equipment inventories, and much of Holy squads posted a 272-54 record, winning eight Central Massachu- Cross’ travel and ticket operations. setts titles, seven district championships and one state crown. Her Prior to his current appointment, Bellerose was the college’s softball teams were 253-21, capturing 10 Central Massachusetts purchasing director for four years, coordinating purchases for titles, nine district crowns and fi ve state championships. Zelesky, all departments on campus. From 1988 through 1993, Bellerose who also served as St. Peter-Marian’s athletic director for nine also served as the head coach of the Crusader men’s ice hock- years, was twice named Massachusetts Coach of the Year for both ey team. He previously spent time as an assistant coach of the basketball and softball, and has been inducted into the New Eng- squad from 1977-1988. land Basketball Hall of Fame. During his days as an undergraduate, Bellerose was a mem- A 1973 graduate of Worcester State College, Zelesky played ber of the ice hockey team. He still ranks eighth all-time in ca- volleyball, basketball, fi eld hockey and softball. She began her reer points (152) and 10th all-time in career goals scored (71). In coaching career at Worcester State following her graduation. 2002, Bellerose was inducted into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Zelesky resides in Worcester with her two sons, Brian and Hall of Fame. Kevin. Bellerose and his wife, Susan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, William, Jr., and daughter, Lauren. FRANK MASTRANDREA ASSISTANT A.D. ROSEMARY SHEA Frank Mastrandrea was named as- ASSOCIATE A.D. sistant athletic director for marketing Now in her 22nd year at the college, and media relations for Crusader athlet- Rosemary Shea joined the athletic staff ics in August of 2000. A 1988 graduate shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree of Holy Cross with a bachelor’s degree in English from Holy Cross in 1987. in English, Mastrandrea oversees all Since 1990 she has served as the athletic marketing and media relations efforts department’s compliance offi cer, with for the athletic department, including all responsibility to assure that the college’s television, radio and internet coverage of staff, coaches, and student-athletes un- all of the athletic programs. derstand and comply with NCAA rules Mastrandrea previously served as the college’s director of ath- and regulations. She monitors eligibility and academic progress letic media relations from 1993-2000. While serving as the direc- for all Holy Cross student-athletes and coordinates an ongoing tor, Mastrandrea was responsible for the publicity and promotion rules education program for coaches and staff members. of the school’s 27 varsity sports, with his major focus on the foot- In 2000, Shea was promoted to associate athletic director and ball and men’s basketball programs. added the duties of scheduling for men’s sports. She also assists Mastrandrea earned his law degree from the University of the director of athletics with the overall management of the men’s Connecticut School of Law in 1991, and worked for the fi rm of athletic programs. Updike, Kelley & Spellacy as a litigator from 1991-1993. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, Jacob.

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RALPH WILLARD Willard has posted a record of 174-103 in his nine seasons at the helm of the Crusaders. He has led Holy Cross to four NCAA ASSISTANT A.D. tournament berths, one National Invitation Tournament bid, four Ralph Willard has been with the Patriot League tournament titles and four Patriot League regular Holy Cross athletic department since season crowns. He is the second-winningest coach in school his- 1999 in a dual role as men’s basketball tory, trailing only George Blaney (357-276 / 1972-1994). coach and assistant athletic director. In Prior to his time at Holy Cross, Willard was the head coach his administrative position, Willard is re- at Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky. He currently owns a 318-227 sponsible for monitoring and addressing career coaching record over 18 seasons. student-athlete welfare issues. Willard and his wife, Dorothy, have three children, Pamela, On the coaching side, Willard is Keith and Kevin. just the 14th head coach in the 86-year history of the Crusader men’s basketball program, and the sev- enth Holy Cross alum to hold the position. A 1967 graduate of the college, Willard was a three-year letterwinner and served as the 1966-1967 team captain. In his senior season, the Crusaders posted a 16-9 mark.

ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Kelly Atchue Charles Bare Samantha Boudreau Michelle Bradley Anthony Cerundolo Athletic Secretary Media Relations Athletic Trainer Media Relations Athletic Trainer

Janet Fahnestock Kristin Farrell Megan Finn Jeremy Frisch Scott Gallon Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Strength/Conditioning Athletic Trainer

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ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Linda George Rob Godfrey Scott Graham Lu-Ann Hennessy Jen Kagno Business Offi ce Equipment Fundraising Athletic Secretary Promotions/Events

Jack Moriarty Bob Neville Jeff Oliver Nancy Olson John Ostrowski Equipment Hart Center Strength/Conditioning Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer

Anna Poulter-Hendrickson Laura Turner Peter Tryon Lillian Wiliams Jim Wrobel Media Relations/Compliance Cheerleading Athletic Trainer Athletic Secretary Media Relations

2009 HOLY CROSS SOFTBALL 45 THHEE PAATRIOTTRIOT LEEAGUEAGUE

In its second decade of combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships in 23 men’s and women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Division I-AA football conference in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and includes American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Fordham and Georgetown as associate members. These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have, and continue to, play leadership roles in shaping our country. Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked fi rst each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Rate Report. The League fi nished at the top spot with 97 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 90 percent or higher in the most recent data. In addition, 79 Patriot League teams During the 2007-2008 academic year, Patriot League student- earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition athletes and teams accomplished the following: Awards after posting academic progress rate scores in the top 10 • Twelve Patriot League student-athletes were named ESPN The percent of all squads in their respective sports. Magazine Academic All-Americans, including fi rst team honors for Patriot League student-athletes and teams continue to enjoy Army’s Daniel Newell (men’s soccer), Bucknell’s Jason Buursma success at the national level, with opening round victories coming (baseball), and Navy’s Chris Renninger (men’s golf), Kari Weniger in several NCAA championships. The 2007-2008 season included (women’s soccer) and Kelly Zahalka (women’s swimming). Bucknell’s victory over national No. 4 seed Florida State in baseball • Sixty-fi ve Patriot League student-athletes earned ESPN The and Navy’s triumph against national No. 4 seed North Carolina in Magazine Academic All-District honors, including 42 on the men’s lacrosse. Patriot League teams previously recorded consecutive fi rst team. fi rst-round wins in men’s basketball, a fi nal four appearance in • Holy Cross’ Dominic Randolph and Colgate’s Jordan Scott men’s lacrosse and a sixth-place fi nish at the NCAA cross country were fi nalists for the Walter Payton Award, while Colgate’s Mike championship to highlight the league’s NCAA success. Gallihugh was a fi nalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as top players The Patriot League’s mission is simple: to provide successful in the football championship subdivision. competitive athletic experiences while maintaining high • Seven Patriot League football student-athletes earned All-America academic standards, and to prepare its student-athletes to be honors, the highest total since 2003. leaders in society. • Colgate’s Jordan Scott led the nation in rushing (170.5 yards per game), while Lafayette led the country in team defense (260.9 yards per game). PATRIOT LEAGUE STAFF • Navy’s Evan Barnes won the inaugural Lowe’s Senior CLASS Carolyn Schlie Femovich...... Executive Director Award in the sport of men’s soccer. Joanna Kreps ...... Associate Executive Director • American’s Denise Infante was named an NFHCA fi rst team All- Richard Wanninger ...... Associate Executive Director American and the ECAC Player of the Year in fi eld hockey. Grisel Ortiz-Ludovico . .Executive Asst./Business Manager • American’s Brendan Fennell and Steve Hallinan and Army’s John Darlene Gordon ...... Championships/Business Director Mickowski competed in the NCAA cross country championship. Matt Doherty ...... Media Relations Director • Two teams competed in postseason play in women’s basketball Jessica Siegel...... Associate Media Relations Director with Bucknell representing the Patriot League in the NCAA Patrick Muffl ey. . Asst. Sports Management/Compliance Director Tournament and American in the WNIT. Ashley Hicks ...... Media & External Relations Assistant • American men’s basketball player Garrison Carr set the Patriot League single-season record and cracked the NCAA top 25 with THE PATRIOT LEAGUE 135 three-point fi eld goals. 3773 Corporate Parkway, Suite 190 • Navy’s Thuy-Mi Dinh competed at the NCAA women’s swimming Center Valley, PA 18034 and diving championship. www.patriotleague.com • Four Patriot League players were drafted by Major League Phone: (610) 289-1950 Lacrosse – Army’s Adam Fullerton, Colgate’s Matt Lalli and Chris Fax: (610) 289-1952 Eck, and Navy’s Nick Mirabito. The four selections were the most in a single year for the Patriot League in the collegiate draft.

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• Six men’s lacrosse student-athletes received USILA All-America • Lehigh’s Lisa Sweeney was tabbed an Academic All-American and status. became the fi rst softball student-athlete in Patriot League history to • The Navy women’s lacrosse team set an NCAA record for wins be named both Patriot League Player and Pitcher of the Year. by a fi rst-year program with 13. • Sixteen Patriot League rowing student-athletes were named CRCA • Bucknell’s Jason Buursma was named a fi nalist for the Brooks Scholar-Athletes. Wallace Player of the Year Award and the Lowe’s Senior CLASS • The American fi eld hockey team’s GPA was second in the nation Award in baseball. among NCAA Division I programs. • Lafayette’s Ashley Harbin qualifi ed for the NCAA indoor and • Bucknell won its 14th overall and women’s Patriot League outdoor track and fi eld championships, and was joined at the outdoor Presidents’ Cup trophy, while Navy won its fi rst-ever men’s trophy. championship by Army’s John Mickowski and American’s Carlos • Bucknell defeated national No. 4 seed Florida State, 7-0, in its Jamieson. fi rst game of the NCAA baseball championship. • Army’s John Mickowski won the 1,500-meter race at the • Patriot League football teams combined for a record 124 selections NCAA East Regional. to the league’s academic honor roll. • Army’s Eddie Kang won the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and • American volleyball’s Rubena Sukaj was named an AVCA Leadership Award for the NCAA Northeast Region in men’s honorable mention All-American. tennis. • Navy’s Greg Sprink was named an honorable mention All- • Two teams qualifi ed for the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament with American by the Associated Press. Colgate receiving an automatic bid and Navy earning an at-large bid • Fordham punter Ben Dato signed a free agent contract with the and then recording the Patriot League’s sixth win in the event with NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. an 8-7 victory over No. 4 seed North Carolina in the fi rst round. • Bucknell’s Jason Buursma became the fi rst baseball student-athlete • Lehigh posted the Patriot League’s fi fth win in the NCAA softball to earn Patriot League Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the championship with a 7-4 triumph over Princeton. Year and Tournament Most Valuable Player honors.

PATRIOT LEAGUE HISTORY 1986: The Colonial League is founded and begins full round- Sports Television and DirecTV. In addition, Towson begins play robin play in football only. Lafayette College associate profes- as an associate member in football. sor Alan Childs is named the executive director. 1999: Carolyn Schlie Femovich is selected as the fourth execu- 1989: Carl Ulrich is appointed as the fi rst full-time executive tive director of the league. In addition, Villanova joins as an director. associate member in women’s lacrosse and Hobart in men’s la- 1990: The Colonial League changes its name to the Patriot crosse. League, which becomes an all-sport conference sponsoring 22 2000: The Patriot League celebrates its 10th anniversary as an sports, 11 for women and 11 for men. Membership includes all sports conference. The league policy regarding merit aid is Bucknell University, Colgate University, Fordham University, expanded to include all sports except football, beginning with the College of the Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Lehigh Uni- the class entering in the fall of 2001. versity and the United States Military Academy. 2001: American University joins the league as a full member, 1991: The United States Naval Academy joins the league as a while Georgetown joins as an associate member in football. full-time member. 2003: The U.S. Naval Academy increases participation from 12 1993: Constance H. Hurlbut is named executive director of the sports to 18 by joining the Patriot League in men’s lacrosse, league, becoming the fi rst woman and youngest person to be men’s swimming and all cross country and track & fi eld pro- selected as the leader of an NCAA Division I conference. grams. 1995: Fordham resigns its full membership, but remains in the 2004: Women’s rowing is added as the league’s 23rd champion- league as an associate member in football. ship sport. 1996: A change in league policy is adopted to allow basket- 2005: The Patriot League celebrates its 20th anniversary as a ball scholarships beginning with the class entering in the fall of football conference. 1998. In addition, Fairfi eld and Ursinus begin play as associate 2007: The Patriot League unveils a broadband package for men members in fi eld hockey. and women’s basketball. Over 100 regular-season and tourna- 1997: The league basketball television package is created, which ment games are streamed. A two-year agreement for a basket- has grown to as many as 12 games per season on ESPN, College ball TV package with ESPNU begins.

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