2018 Wildcat Softball

2018 WILDCAT SOFTBALL

ATHLETIC PHONE DIRECTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS All Area Codes (402) Administration Staff Directory/Table of Contents ...... 1 Dr. Marysz Rames, President’s Offi ce ...... 375-7200 Media Information ...... 2 Mike Powicki, Athletic Director ...... 375-7520 About Wayne State College ...... 3 Mike Barry, Associate Athletic Director / Sports & Rec WSC Athletic Administration ...... 4 Facilities Director ...... 375-7521 Pete Chapman Softball Complex ...... 5 Linda Anderson, Assistant Athletic Director Wayne State Facilities ...... 6-7 for Internal Affi ars/Senior Woman Administrator ..... 375-7308 Athletic Training Services ...... 8 TBA, Asst. AD/Business Management ...... 375-7183 Head Coach Shelli Manson ...... 9 Chuck Parker, Faculty Athletic Representative .... 375-7078 Wildcat Coaching Staff ...... 10 Deb Harm, Athletic Administrative Assistant .... 375-7520 Coaching History/Year-by-Year Records ...... 11 Athletic Department FAX ...... 375-7120 2018 Season Preview...... 12 Sports Information 2018 Wildcat Softball Roster ...... 13 Mike Grosz, Sports Information Director ...... 375-7326 Wildcat Player Profi les...... 14-22 Lexie Lenihan, Graduate Assistant SID ...... 375-7326 2017 Wildcat Statistics ...... 23 Sports Information FAX ...... 375-7271 2017 Game by Game Results ...... 24 Training Room Wildcat Softball Record Book ...... 25-29 Muffi n Morris, Head Athletic Trainer ...... 375-7310 All Time Award Winners ...... 30-31 Jade Johnson, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 375-7310 2017 NSIC Standings/All-Conference Team ....32-33 Strength and Conditioning About the Northern Sun Conference ...... 34 Grant Darnell, Head Coach ...... 375-7465 WSC Softball Letterwinners...... 35-36 Baseball NCAA Tournament Teams ...... Inside Back Cover Alex Koch, Head Coach ...... 375-7012 2018 WSC Softball Team Picture ...... Back Cover Men’s Basketball CREDITS: The 2018 Wayne State College softball media guide is a publication of the Wayne State College athletic department, under the direction of Mike Jeff Kaminsky, Head Coach ...... 375-7309 Grosz, sports information director. Assistance provided by Graduate Assistant Lexie Lenihan and Student Assistant Riley Vanderveen. Media Guide front Nathan Stover, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7728 cover designed by Lexie Lenihan. Photos by Bob Berry and Mike Grosz. Women’s Basketball Chris Kielsmeier, Head Coach ...... 375-7311 Kelly Kielsmeier, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7122 Cross Country Marlon Brink, Head Coach ...... 375-7507 Football Dan McLaughlin, Head Coach ...... 375-7315 Scott McLaughlin, Defensive Coordinator ...... 375-7157 Ben Curran, Offensive Coordinator ...... 375-7115 Women’s Soccer Joe Cleary, Head Coach ...... 375-7733 Alex Piekarski, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7506 Softball Shelli Manson, Head Coach ...... 375-7522 Krissi Oliver, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7227 A banner with #14 hangs on the outfi eld wall at the Track and Field Pete Chapman Softball Complex in remembrance of Marlon Brink, Head Coach ...... 375-7507 Kaiti Williams, who died unexpectedly at the age of 22 on August 7, 2015. The unveiling of the #14 ban- Brett Suckstorf, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7507 ner took place on March 23, 2016 when the Wildcats Volleyball played Augustana University in the 2016 home open- Scott Kneifl , Head Coach ...... 375-7303 er. Kaiti was a four-time All-NSIC selection and is the Kim DePew, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7560 career leader in total bases (380), runs batted in (146) and doubles (52) while ranking second in hits (252).

2018 Wildcat Softball - 1 MEDIA INFORMATION

WILDCAT MEDIA OUTLETS MEDIA GUIDELINES NEWSPAPERS RADIO TELEVISION CREDENTIALS KWSC TV The Wayne Stater KWSC Radio Requests for press, radio, photography and Sports Director Sports Editor Sports Director television credentials should be made 48 hours 1111 Main Street 1111 Main Street 1111 Main Street prior to the game. All requests should be directed Wayne, NE 68787 Wayne, NE 68787 Wayne, NE 68787 to Sports Information Director Mike Grosz. Only Phone: (402) 375-7426 Phone: (402) 375-7501 Phone: (402) 375-7424 members of the working media will be issued credentials. KTIV TV (Channel 4) The Wayne Herald KTCH/KCTY Radio Credentials may be picked up at the sports Brad Pautsch Sports Editor Aaron Scheffl er 3135 Floyd Blvd. information offi ce or on game day at the Pete 114 Main Street P.O. Box 413 Sioux City, IA 51105 Chapman Softball Complex and must be visible Wayne, NE 68787 Wayne, NE 68787 Phone: (712) 239-4100 at all times. Phone: (402) 375-2600 Phone: (402) 375-3700 Fax: (712) 239-2621 Fax: (402) 375-1888 Fax: (402) 375-5402 PHOTOGRAPHS KCAU TV (Channel 9) Photographers must follow all NCAA and WSC Norfolk Daily News KWPN Radio Jordan Furbee regulations concerning permissable locations to Jay Prauner Joel Janecek 7th and Douglas take photos. Photographers are not allowed in P.O. Box 977 P.O. Box 84 Sioux City, IA 51101 the dugout, but are allowed to take pictures in Norfolk, NE 68702 West Point, NE 68788 Phone: (712) 277-2345 designated areas along the fi rst and third base Phone: (402) 371-1020 Phone: (402) 372-5423 Fax: (712) 277-4298 lines adjacent to the dugout. Fax: (402) 644-2080 Fax: (402) 372-5425 KMEG TV PARKING Sioux City Journal KNEN/US 92 Radio (Channel 14) Limited space is available in the Rec Center park- Jeff Budlong Eric McKay Owen Siebring ing lot near the Pete Chapman Softball Complex. 515 Pavonia Street 214 North 7th Street 100 Gold Circle Contact the Sports Information Offi ce for parking Sioux City, IA 51101 Suite 1 / PO Box 747 Dakota Dunes, availability. Phone: (712) 279-5071 Norfolk, NE 68701 South Dakota 57049 Fax: (712) 279-5059 Phone: (402) 379-3300 WEEKLY INTERVIEWS Fax: (402) 379-3008 Phone: (712) 277-3554 Fax: (712) 255-5250 Head Coach Shelli Manson and WSC players Omaha World-Herald will be available for interviews during the week. Gene Schinzel KEXL Radio Interviews are not allowed during practices and Omaha World-Herald Joe Tjaden CONFERENCE before games. Interview requests should be made Building - 1314 Douglas P.O. Box 789 Northern Sun through the Sports Information Offi ce. Street, Suite 700 Norfolk, NE 68702 Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 371-0780 Intercollegiate Conference POST-GAME INTERVIEWS Phone: (402) 444-1000 Fax: (402) 371-6303 Nick Kornder After a brief "cooling off" period, Coach Manson Fax: (402) 344-3343 2999 County Road 42 and WSC players will be available for post-game West - Suite #136 interviews near press row. Interview requests with Lincoln Journal Star Burnsville, Clark Grell WSC players will be taken toward the end of the Minnesota 55306 926 P Street game. Phone: (651) 288-4017 Lincoln, NE 68508 Fax: (952) 378-1694 STATISTICS Phone: (402) 473-7431 Fax: (402) 473-7291 A complete package of pre-game notes and NSIC OUTLETS statistics will be available. Final statistics, including a play-by-play, will be distributed to press row Associated Press approximately 10 minutes after the game. Eric Olson The Sports Information Offi ce will fax or email 909 N. 96th, Suite 104 results to any desired media outlet(s). Fax/email Omaha, NE 68102 lists should be submitted three days prior to the Phone: (402) 391-0031 game. Fax: (402) 391-1412 RADIO

2018 Wildcat Softball - 2 ABOUT WAYNE STATE COLLEGE

Innovative programs. Excellent career preparation. Per- sonal attention. Active campus life. Scenic surroundings. Founded in 1891 as Nebraska Normal College, Wayne State College, in Wayne, Neb. earned a distinguished reputation as a teachers’ college from its early days. We’re still a great teachers’ college—but so much more!

Innovative Programs Wayne State’s four academic schools—Arts and Humani- ties, Business and Technology, Education and Counseling, and Natural and Social Sciences—offer a comprehensive selection of courses. You’ll fi nd over 150 majors and minors ranging from pre-professional studies to criminal justice to a nationally accredited undergraduate sports management program, and many others in 14 academic departments across campus. The Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Wayne State College provides pre-professional training in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry in cooperation with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students who successfully complete the program at WSC are automatically accepted into medical, pharmacy, or dental school at UNMC. Upper-level education majors at Wayne State have the opportunity to participate in the Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA), the fi rst of its kind in the nation, where WSC students receive classroom experience with participating K-12 schools in the region. Through WSC WebCat On-line, students can register for class, check Personal Attention on grades and student accounts, from the convenience of their home or Students at Wayne State College don’t get lost in the crowd. With an residence hall room. average class size of 21 and a student/faculty ratio of 19:1, WSC students get to know their professors and classmates. Eighty percent of Wayne Excellent Career Preparation State professors have the highest degree in their fi eld—and most teach Whether students plan to be accountants or wildlife biologists, they fi rst-year as well as upper-level classes. You will fi nd dedicated professors receive the preparation they need at Wayne State College. In addition to and instructors at Wayne State College where teaching is their life’s work classes taught by experts in their fi elds, Wayne State College provides and their enthusiasm is contagious. internship and cooperative programs for students in a number of majors. Wayne State College offers a variety of support services and programs Many regional businesses actively recruit Wayne State students for intern- to students. The heart of the WSC campus is the Student Center, where ships, with many of these internships resulting in full-time employment after academic and personal support services are located. The Learning Center graduation. and Peer Tutoring Program are designed to help all students achieve the The WSC Career Services offi ce assists students with career explora- highest possible level of success in their studies. tion, job preparation skills, interviews, as well as arranging internships and cooperative experiences. Active Campus Life With more than 90 clubs and organizations on campus, Wayne State College students have many opportunities to be involved in campus and community life. Wayne State College has an active Greek life, with Greek Olympics being held at Homecoming each fall, as well as other social and service activities. The Student Activities Board (SAB) plans a variety of special programs each year, bringing musical groups such as Dierks Bentley, Three Doors Down, Terri Clark, Vertical Horizon, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, Sawyer Brown, Blackhawk, Firehouse, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and others to campus. Comedian Adam Sandler and other national performers have performed on campus. The Multicultural Center, one of the newest campus programs, provides outreach and support to Wayne State College students and the region through special events during the year. Wayne State College competes in NCAA Division II, and is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Competitive sports include football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men's and women's track and fi eld, men's and women's cross country, baseball, softball and women’s soccer.

Scenic Surroundings You’ll feel right at home on Wayne State’s beautiful, historic campus located in the northeast Nebraska community of Wayne. The campus combines stately, historic buildings with the newly renovated Student Cen- ter, Studio Arts Building and Connell Hall. Ramsey Theatre was recently renovated and a new state-of-the-art outdoor track was completed in the summer of 2014 at Bob Cunningham Field, where ﬁ eld turf was installed in the summer of 2013. Wayne State College’s seven residence halls provide students with a comfortable, affordable and convenient place to live with easy access to the entire campus community. Each hall has lounges and recreation areas, laundry facilities, mail service, academic tutors and study areas. Six of the seven halls are wired for access to the campus computer network from your personal computer. Smoke-free residence halls are also an option.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 3 WAYNE STATE ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Marysz Rames tee. He also serves locally as the Wayne Kiwanis Board President, Vice President of the Wayne Area Economic Development Board of Directors President and Revitalize Wayne Committee. Powicki currently serves on the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association Board, NCAA Central Regional Advisory Committee for base- Dr. Marysz Rames was appointed the 13th ball and is on the Northern Sun Conference Hall of Fame Committee. He president of Wayne State College by the Nebraska also serves locally as the Wayne Kiwanis Board President along with the State College System Board of Trustees on June 18, Wayne Area Economic Development Board of Directors and Revitalize 2015. She came to Wayne State from Dakota State Wayne Committees. University in Madison, S.D., where she had served Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Powicki served as Assistant Athletic as interim president since Aug. 15, 2014. Director at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota. He was the Rames earned her education doctorate in adult Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Corporate Partnerships from and higher education in 1997 from the University of 2008-10 and was promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics for Develop- South Dakota in Vermillion. She earned her bachelor of science degree ment and Strategic Partnerships in 2010 where he served in that role until in business administration and communication studies, with a minor in July 2012 when he arrived at Wayne State. economics, in 1982, and her master’s degree in educational administra- While at MSU, Powicki successfully developed and executed the tion in 1986, from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. athletics department revenue generation plan, responsible for generating She spent one year (2014-15) as interim president at Dakota State $1.7 million annually. Powicki managed all fundraising, development and University (DSU) in Madison, South Dakota. During this time she was marketing operations while overseeing the athletic department marketing/ instrumental in promoting a strong shared governance system, fi nalizing fundraising staff. Powicki also served as the athletic department’s senior the university’s fi ve-year strategic plan, revitalizing the university’s Foun- development offi cer functioning as a liaison to the MSU Foundation and dation and actively raising funds to increase scholarships. Rames also the Vice President for Advancement, focusing on major gifts and special worked with the legislature and others in several major new construction projects. and renovation projects. Powicki oversaw the implementation of numerous media rights contracts Prior to her interim appointment, Rames served as the vice presi- for MSU’s athletic department including radio broadcast rights, television dent for student affairs from 2000 until June 2015 at South Dakota State broadcast carriage rights and the department’s multi-year advertising sales University (SDSU) in Brookings. As the senior student affairs offi cer, Ra- rights with the fi rm Front Row Marketing Services. mes oversaw numerous university divisions and initiatives, including, but Powicki also served as Associate Athletic Director for External Af- not limited to, enrollment management, student success, strategic plan- fairs at Upper Iowa University from 2004-2008 where he was a part of the ning, fundraising/fi scal management, diversity and inclusion, collabora- Peacocks transition from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II status and tive partnerships, leadership development, and increasing effi ciency and into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. While at Upper Iowa, effectiveness for students. Powicki monitored all team operations, recruiting and fundraising budgets. Rames served as an assistant professor of education at SDSU, Powicki oversaw the UIU Recreation and Fitness Center staff, budget and teaching courses in administration and leadership in student affairs; serv- overall operation. ing on master’s and doctoral students’ graduate committees; and con- In his time at Upper Iowa he created and sold athletic corporate ducting research in fi nancial trends in higher education, student retention sponsorship opportunities, supervised and coordinated all athletic depart- and completion, and affordability and access to higher education. Ra- ment fundraising activities, developed and implemented the Peacock Club mes also served as the interim associate vice president of student affairs for donors and successfully completed the “Road to Glory” athletic facility (1997-1999) and the interim director for diversity enhancement (1999) at capital improvement project. He also served as tournament director for SDSU. various national and regional NCAA Division II Championship events. Prior to her arrival at SDSU, Rames worked at Aims Community Col- During his tenure at UIU, Powicki served as an adjunct professor for lege in Greeley, Colo., and the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Her the Exercise and Sports Studies within the Department of Education. Po- scholarly presentations include topics such as student services, retention wicki obtained his bachelor degree from the University of Iowa in exercise efforts, and working with today’s college students. science in and earned his masters degree in exercise and sport science/ Rames and her husband, Steve, have two children. Their son, Mat- sport administration from Wisconsin-La Crosse. thew, graduated from college in Missouri and daughter, Jessica, attends Mike has two daughters – Faith and Elle (pronounced L) - and resides college in Minnesota. in Wayne.

Mike Powicki Mike Barry Director of Athletics Associate Director of Athletics Facilities/Rec Center Director Mike Powicki is in his sixth year as Director of Athletics at Wayne State College. Powicki began his duties at Wayne State College on July 23, 2012 and has Mike Barry is in his 18th year (2017-18) as been instrumental in improvements to athletic facilities associate director of athletics and in his 20th year during his fi rst fi ve years at the insitution. as the director of sports and recreational facilities at In his fi ve years at WSC, over $2.3 million has Wayne State College. His duties include scheduling been invested in facility improvements, staffi ng and athletic contests and practices, home game manage- operations enhancements. ment and serving as the athletic and recreational facilities’ coordinator. WSC athletics is currently on pace to successfully complete a second Barry was the Wayne State women’s basketball head coach for seven major capital improvement project under Powicki with the Memorial Stadium seasons from 1989-96. He compiled a 96-91 record, which is second all-time Press Box Construction Project covering $3 million. Construction is set to begin in the fall of 2017 with completion due at the start of the 2018-19 on the school’s career victory list. His best team was the 1993-94 squad school year. which posted a 22-5 record. The fi rst major athletic project that was completed under the guidance Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Barry served two years as an assistant of Powicki was the Bob Cunningham Field/Memorial Stadium Renovation women’s basketball coach at Pratt Community College in Kansas. He also project. The project began in May, 2013 and was highlighted by installa- coached at Chadron State, Eastern New Mexico University and Fullerton tion of artifi cial turf, ornamental fencing, press box graphics and new goal and Stuart high schools in Nebraska. posts. The $1.6 million project also included the widening, lengthening and Barry, a native of Grant, was a four-sport athlete at Chadron State. re-sodding of the Wildcat Soccer Pitch, along with installing new irrigation, He was a three-time NAIA national qualifi er in the triple jump, and also let- facility fencing, scoreboard and making the facility ADA accessible. The Dr. LeRoy Simpson Track at Memorial Stadium was re-surfaced and painted tered in basketball, football, and cross country. Barry earned his bachelor’s in the summer of 2014 as the fi nal phase of the project. degree in physical education from Chadron State in 1983 and earned is Powicki currently serves on the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors master’s degree in secondary education from Chadron State in 1988. Association Board, NCAA Division II Central Regional Advisory Committee Mike and his wife, Jeannette, have two children: Jordan (24) and Jalen for baseball and is on the Northern Sun Conference Hall of Fame Commit- (21), and they reside in Wayne.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 4 PETE CHAPMAN SOFTBALL COMPLEX

Located north of Memorial Stadium, the baseball and softball complex opened in the spring of 1996 and provides a picturesque setting for Wildcat baseball and softball games. In the spring of 2006, the facility was named the Pete Chapman Baseball/Softball Complex in honor of the late Wayne State College athletic director/football coach and his contributions to the Wildcat athletic department. In the fall of 2006, a locker room/press box was constructed at the softball fi eld, giving softball players their own locker room facilities. An updated scoreboard was also installed at the softball fi eld for the 2007 season. In the fall of 2007, a concrete pad and walkway was installed from the Recreation Center parking lot to the softball fi eld. The concrete walkway replaced the previous hard rock path, making it easier for fans and the handicapped to watch Wildcat softball action. A large concrete pad was also poured between the softball and baseball fi elds and the area between the clubhouses had sod installed, making the Pete Chapman Complex even more fan-friendly. In the spring/summer of 2008, batting cages and an enclosed pitching cage/bullpen area were also constructed north of the softball clubhouse giving Wildcat softball players more tools to work on their skills. In the summer of 2009, a new wood fence was installed on the softball fi eld The Pete Chapman Softball Complex hosted the 2010 NCAA Central Regional Softball Tournament and in 2011 a new digital scoreboard was installed.

Weight Room Recognizing the importance of ﬁ rst-class facilities for their student athletes, the Wayne State College athletic department completed a state-of-the-art renovation to its athletic facilities in the fall of 2008, building a new weight room at Memorial Stadium. All Wayne State student athletes have utilized the beneﬁ ts of new weight room equipment that features 18 platforms and racks, dumbbells and selectorized machines. The facility allows 72 student athletes to work out at the same time. The project has enhanced Wayne State's ability to attract high quality student athletes and provide current team members the resources necessary to compete at the NCAA Division II level.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 5 WAYNE STATE FACILITIES

Memorial Stadium / Bob Cunningham Field Memorial Stadium has been “Home of the Wildcats” since 1931 when the college purchased 11 acres of land for athletic fi elds. The grandstand was constructed in 1933. The stadium was offi cially designated Memorial Stadium following World War II in honor of the Wayne State students who served in the war. Bob Cunningham Field was named in 1993 for the WSC three-sport Hall of Fame standout (1936-39). The main stadium has seating for 2,500 fans while the bleachers on the east side of the fi eld can seat an additional 750 fans. During the summer of 2013, Cunningham Field underwent a renovation with synthetic fi eld turf replacing the grass surface.

Recreation Center The Wayne State College Recreation Center opened in 1987 and is the college’s main facility for student recreation and selected athletic activities. The main area in the Recreation Center provides a state-of-the- art six-lane running track that was resurfaced in 2001 and three full-size courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton. Racquetball, weight training, aerobics, gymnastics, wrestling and sauna facilities are all available to WSC students, faculty and staff as well as residents of the Wayne community. The Recreation Center also houses locker rooms for Wildcat athletic teams, and ofﬁ ces for the WSC athletic department.

Carlson Natatorium Carlson Natatorium adjoins the Recreation Center and Rice Auditorium. The 25-yard long pool is used for a variety of functions, including lap swimming, aquasize classes, senior wellness aquasize classes, HHPS classes, intramural activities and athletic training rehabilitation exercises. The natatorium is open in the summer for use by the athletic camps and Rec Center members.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 6 WAYNE STATE FACILITIES

Rice Auditorium Rice Auditorium serves as the home for the Wildcat men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the volleyball squad. Recent upgrades to the arena include: a new locker room for the women's basketball team and an upgraded locker room with new oak lockers for the men's team; new balcony seats and a new stage curtain in the summer of 2007. The gymnasium area seats approximately 2,500 for basketball games and volleyball matches. Named for John D. Rice, Wayne State College's president from 1951-56, Rice Auditorium was the site of the 1999 NCAA Division II North Central Regional Men's Basketball Championships, 2006 NSIC Red Baron Women's Basketball Classic and the 2012 NCAA Divsion II Central Region Women's Basketball Championships.

WSC Soccer Complex Located east of Memorial Stadium/Bob Cunningham Field, the WSC Soccer Complex made its debut in the fall of 1997 in time for the inaugural Wildcat soccer season. In recent years, the facility has received a major facelift. In 2012 thanks to a donation from Vulcraft Corporation in Norfolk, the WSC soccer ﬁ eld now has a permament press box with wireless internet installed so fans can see updated stats of Wildcat home games. In 2013 as part of a $1.5 million athletic facility improvement project, the WSC Soccer Complex was widenened to meet NCAA guidelines along with new fencing and spectator bleachers and a new scoreboard in the northeast corner of the complex.

LeRoy Simpson Track On October 8, 2011, the track at Bob Cunningham Field/Memorial Stadium was named in honor of De. LeRoy Simpson in recognition of his generous support of Wayne State College and for his dedica- tion to the academic and athletic success of students during more than 30 years of teaching and coaching at Wayne State College. Dr. Simpson cane to Wayne State as an associate professor of human performance and leisure studies and athletic director. He was the track and ﬁ eld and cross country coach from 1968-97. He started the women's track program at WSC and was inducted into the Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame in 2009. LeRoy Simpson passed away on September 16, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado following a courageous battle with leukemia at the age of 76.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 7 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES

Muffi n Morris Dr. Joseph Carreau Head Athletic Trainer Team Orthopedist Dr. Joseph Carreau joined CNOS in 2016 Dr. Muffi n Morris is in her 10th year at after completing fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the University of Iowa. Wayne State College as the Head Athletic He is originally from Colorado where he Trainer. She oversees athletic training for attended Colorado State University for his all 13 sports at Wayne State College and undergraduate education. Thereafter, he pur- sued medical school at Creighton University is the head athletic trainer for football and in Omaha, Nebraska and in 2005 traveled to men's basketball. She also serves as an San Diego to complete his orthopaedic sur- advisor to the WSC Student Athletic Advisory Committee and worked gery residency at the University of California, San Diego. There he received extensive training in adult and pediatric three years (2013-16) as senior women's administrator. trauma and joint replacement surgery. He developed a special interest in Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Morris worked four years at advanced arthroscopy and the treatment of athletic injuries, thus chose to the University of South Dakota. She served as a graduate assistant pursue fellowship training in Sports Medicine through the University of Iowa. At the University of Iowa, Dr. Carreau was trained by national athletic trainer and worked with football, swimming/diving, track and leaders in the practice of advanced arthroscopic techniques, cartilage fi eld/cross country and volleyball programs with the Coyotes. transplantation, shoulder instability, patellofemoral problems, ligamentous Morris, a native of Chariton, Iowa, earned her bachelor's degree injury of the knee and shoulder replacement surgery. He also received from Buena Vista University in athletic training in 2004. She received extensive training in the treatment of all athletes at the University of Iowa and was assistant team physician to the Hawkeye Football Team during her master's degree from the University of South Dakota in 2006 in their historic 2015 season. health, physical education and recreation and obtained her doctorate Carreau currently serves as Orthopaedic team physician to the degree in adult/higher education from the University of South Dakota Wayne State Wildcats and assists with multiple local high schools. Dr. Carreau has published papers on various orthopaedic topics and is a on July 31, 2008. member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Morris resides in Wayne. Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Carreau and his wife have four children. He is an avid fi sherman and enjoys the outdoors. Other WSC athletic training staff members Dr. Michael Nguyen Team Orthopedist Jade Johnson - Assistant Athletic Trainer Dr. Michael Nguyen joined CNOS as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Katie Kroenke - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Physician after completing his fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Morristown Medical Tyler Schwartz - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Center in Morristown, NJ. He initially trained in family medicine in Waterloo, IA through the University of Iowa. He earned his medical degree as well as his MS in Hyperbaric Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine in Athletic Training Room Saba, Netherland-Antilles. Dr. Nguyen also earned a MS in Health Sciences Research from Texas State University at San Marcos. The Athletic Training Room is the site of taping, treatment and injury evaluations. It has a variety of up to date, quality Utilizing his specialized training, Dr. Nguyen equipment. A partial inventory of modalities available for athletes will focus on treating patients with orthopaedic injuries and conditions. His expertise includes treating sports medicine is- include: three whirlpools, RichMar Theratouch 7.7 electrical sues, concussions, osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal injuries using stimulation machine, RichMar HV-II combination ultrasound/ a comprehensive approach. Prior to joining CNOS Dr. Nguyen practiced at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown, NJ. During his fellowship in NJ, Dr. electrical stimulation machine, RichMar portable ultrasound Nguyen cared for athletes of all ages, both amateur and elite. He helped machine, Game-ready intermittent compression machine, cover the NY Jets football team, mixed martial arts events, as well as major Therabath Parafi n machine, and Hydrocollator heat pack units. triathlons and marathons in the tri-state area. He worked as an ER physician at Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA and Waverly Health The athletic training room also has six computers. Center in Waverly, IA as well as several other towns across the state.

Dr. Nguyen is passionate at providing a multifaceted approach to the care of his patients and has learned many non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal ailments. His exposure to the professional athletic popu- lation has given him an understanding of an athlete’s unique needs and circumstances requiring high quality care and increased performance.

Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association.

Wildcat Sports Medicine Center

The Wildcat Sports Medicine Center, which opened December 1, 2005, is a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. The center is located next to the Wayne State College Recreation Center and serves as the hub for therapy and athletic training services. Dedicated to quality care, the Wildcat Sports Medicine Center provides the ﬁ nest in sports rehabilitation, physical therapy and athletic training services to Wayne State College student-athletes, campus community. The Wildcat Sports Medicine Center represents excellence - a total commitment by Wayne State College to the health of its’ students and student athletes.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 8 HEAD COACH SHELLI MANSON

Shelli Manson Head Coach

Shelli Manson is in her fourth season (2017-18) as head softball coach at Wayne State College. She was introduced as the 13th coach in the program's 44-year history on August 25, 2014 and serves as hitting coach while also working with infi elders. In her three seasons at Wayne State, Manson has coached the Wildcats to records of 72-86 overall (.456) and 44-42 (.512) in the NSIC. The Wildcats were 11-39 overall and 5-21 in the NSIC during the 2017 season. WSC had three players earn All- NSIC honors as seniors Melanie and Monique Alyea were First Team selections while junior catcher Katelyn Wobken Wayne State College Softball was Second Team. All-Time Coaching Records Manson guided the Wildcats to a 27-26 record in the 2016 (by winning percentage) season, fi nishing fi fth in the NSIC with a 21-9 league mark. Coach Years Record Pct. It was a school record 10th consecutive winning season for Marilyn Strate 1984-88 142-78 .645 WSC softball. After starting the season 5-15, WSC won 20 of Krista Wood 2007-14 270-154 .636 the next 25 games and was in fi rst place in the NSIC entering G.I. Willoughby 1972-77 78-47 .624 the fi nal week of the regular season. Shelli Manson 2015-pres. 72-86 .456 Under Manson, the 2016 Wildcats set a new school record Deb Weaver 1982 16-13 .552 for hits in a season (490) while ranking second in runs scored Sue Kovar 1978-81, 1983 79-66 .545 (280), batting average (.323) and runs batted in (247). Doug Feagan 1989 24-21 .533 Manson coached the Wildcats to a 34-21 record in 2015, Dan Pollard 1990-92 72-65 .526 her fi rst campaign at Wayne State. WSC fi nished tied for Jon Misfeldt 2000-06 141-199 .415 fi fth in the NSIC with an 18-12 league mark. As a team, the Lisa Carlsen 1998 13-21 .382 Wildcats set a new school record for hits in a season (487) Jason Jenkins 1997 9-20 .310 while scoring the second most runs in a single season with Mary Allman 1999 16-38 .296 267. WSC tied a school record with 80 doubles and recorded Joan Scherbring 1993-96 41-116-1 .263 the third-best team batting average in a single season (.315) Total 46 years 973-924-1 .513 in Manson's fi rst year as Wildcat head coach. Before arriving at Wayne State, Manson spent fi ve seasons as head coach at NCAA Division III Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. She inherited a program that was last place in the conference and elevated the team to a second place league fi nish in 2013 and fourth place in 2014. Her record at Westminster College was 59-93 overall and 40-44 in conference play. Before being named head coach at Westminster, Man- son served three seasons as an assistant coach at Division I Louisiana Tech where she helped the team win the WAC (Western Athletic Conference) Tournament championship in 2008. Manson was also a graduate assistant coach at Defi ance College in Ohio from 2004-06 where she obtained her master's degree in sports science track. She received her bachelor degree from Muskingum College in Ohio where she was a standout player from 1999-2002. Manson played on the 2001 NCAA Division III national championship team and was an All-Central Region Third Team outfi elder at Muskingum.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 9 WILDCAT COACHING STAFF

Krissi Oliver Nitra Blackwell Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Coach

Krissi Oliver is in her fourth Nitra Blackwell is in her year (2017-18) as at Wayne State fi rst season as a graduate assis- College, fi rst year as the full-time tant coach with the Wayne State assistant softball coach. Oliver was College softball team. She will the softball coaching assistant her assist in all aspects of the program fi rst three seasons at WSC. Her and will coordinate events and primary duties include recruiting functions with Wildcat alumni. coordinator along with pitching Blackwell is a graduate coach and working with the Wildcat of Papillion-LaVista High School outfi elders. and served as manager for the Before Wayne State, Oliver spent four seasons as an Wildcat softball team in the 2015-16 season. She earned assistant coach at Westminster College in Missouri. She her bachelor's degree from Wayne State College in criminal also worked in the Fulton (Mo.) School District and served justice and theatre and is currently pursuing a master's as a private fastpitch pitching instructor for girls ages 8-18. degree at Wayne State College in clinical mental health Oliver graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2010 counseling. where she was a standout pitcher and outfi elder from 2006- 09. She helped the Bulldogs to the 2008 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship title and was named WAC Tournament Most Valuable Player. Oliver was named First Team All-State LSWA and was a two-time All-Western Athletic Conference Second Team selection. Her career high was a nine-inning shutout in Lousiana Tech's win over Auburn in the NCAA Tournament. Following her collegiate career, Oliver pitched profession- ally in 2009 playing for the Tex Town Tigers in the Netherlands. Her team participated in the Europa Cup in Italy and fi nished sixth. Oliver obtained her bachelor of science in biology degree from Louisiana Tech in 2010.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 10 WILDCAT COACHING HISTORY

WAYNE STATE SOFTBALL COACHES YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS

2017 ...... 11-39...... Shelli Manson 2016 ...... 27-26 ...... Shelli Manson 2015 ...... 34-21 ...... Shelli Manson 2014 ...... 35-18 ...... Krista Wood 2013 ...... 28-16 ...... Krista Wood 2012 ...... 28-23 ...... Krista Wood 2011 ...... 37-17 ...... Krista Wood 2010 ...... 43-14 ...... Krista Wood 2009 ...... 41-21 ...... Krista Wood 2008 ...... 30-23 ...... Krista Wood 2007 ...... 28-22 ...... Krista Wood 2006 ...... 10-34 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2005 ...... 19-34 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2004 ...... 21-23 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2003 ...... 22-24 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2002 ...... 27-27 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2001 ...... 24-22 ...... Jon Misfeldt 2000 ...... 18-35 ...... Jon Misfeldt 1999 ...... 16-38 ...... Mary Allman 1998 ...... 13-21 ...... Lisa Carlsen 1997 ...... 9-20 ...... Jason Jenkins Inheriting a program that was 10-34, 1996 ...... 7-29-1 ...... Joan Scherbring Krista Wood turned Wayne State into an 1995 ...... 9-31 ...... Joan Scherbring instant winner in her eight years as head 1994 ...... 11-32...... Joan Scherbring 1993 ...... 14-24 ...... Joan Scherbring coach at WSC from 2007-2014. She is the 1992 ...... 23-22 ...... Dan Pollard school's all-time winningest coach with 1991 ...... 15-21 ...... Dan Pollard a record of 270-154 and led the Wildcats 1990 ...... 34-22 ...... Dan Pollard to eight straight winning seasons, three 1989 ...... 24-21 ...... Doug Feagan 1988 ...... 26-15 ...... Marilyn Strate NCAA Tournament appearanaces, the 1987 ...... 25-13 ...... Marilyn Strate 2010 Central Region title and 2010 NSIC 1986 ...... 32-14 ...... Marilyn Strate Tournament title. 1985 ...... 30-20 ...... Marilyn Strate 1984 ...... 29-16 ...... Marilyn Strate 1983 ...... 18-18 ...... Sue Kovar 1982 ...... 16-13 ...... Deb Weaver 1981 ...... 24-10 ...... Sue Kovar 1980 ...... 17-11...... Sue Kovar 1979 ...... 8-13 ...... Sue Kovar 1978 ...... 12-14 ...... Sue Kovar 1977 ...... 12-14 ...... G.I. Willoughby 1976 ...... 5-15 ...... G.I. Willoughby 1975 ...... 17-5 ...... G.I. Willoughby 1974 ...... 22-4 ...... G.I. Willoughby 1973 ...... 11-7...... G.I. Willoughby 1972 ...... 11-2...... G.I. Willoughby

Marilyn Strate (pictured left) was inducted into the WSC Athletic Hall of Fame as a coach in 2010. She posted winning records coaching two sports (volleyball and softball) from 1984-1988. She never had a losing season in softball, going 142-78 in ﬁ ve years as softball coach. Her volleyball coaching record was 123-103-1.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 11 2018 SOFTBALL SEASON PREVIEW

Wayne State College looks to rebound from its fi rst losing sea- in left fi eld. Vasa started son since 2006 as the Wildcats suffered through an 11-39 record 51 games for the Coyotes last season and 14th place fi nish in the NSIC with a 5-21 league last season and hit .255 mark. while Rial had a .281 av- The Wildcats return six starters and nine letter winners from erage at Dodge City one last year’s team for fourth year head coach Shelli Manson, who is year ago. 72-86 in her time on the Wildcat bench. Alyx Hagen is a pitch- WSC will need to fi ll the void left by the graduation of two First er/fi rst baseman transfer Team All-NSIC selections – fi rst baseman Melanie Alyea and third from Iowa Western CC baseman Monique Alyea. who was an All-Region XI “We’re very excited for the start of the season,” said Manson. First Team selection last “Our workouts have been very intense and we have a lot of motiva- season after batting .381 tion to improve on last year. The team is focused and working very with nine homers nad 57 hard to be consistent in their performance.” RBI while posting a 13-6 This year’s Wildcat roster features 17 players with three seniors, record in the circle with a four juniors, three sophomores and four freshmen. Eight of the 17 3.13 ERA. Hagen will be players are new to the team this year with four transfers and four used primarily as a pitcher high school signings pushing for playing time while giving the WSC and designated player for team much-needed depth. the Wildcats. The top returner for the Wildcats is senior catcher Katelyn Taylor Menard is an Wobken, who was a Second Team All-NSIC selection last season infi elder from Dodge City after leading the team in most offensive categories. She hit .331 CC who led her team last with 56 hits, 32 runs season in RBI’s (33) and batting average (.385) and will contend scored, five homers, for playing time in the infi eld and designated player position. fi ve triples and 21 RBI. Returning sophomores include outfi elder Sarah Hunter, infi elder “Katelyn has been Jenna Stewart and pitcher Allison Niemeier. Hunter made 16 starts a staple behind the in right fi eld last year and was used extensively as a courtesy runner. plate for the last three Stewart appeared in 38 games with 27 starts (14 second base – 10 years – she is the un- designated player) and had 11 hits with fi ve RBI. Niemeier made disputed leader on fi ve starts with 20 appearances in the circle while throwing 27 in- the fi eld,” commented nings last season. Manson. “She is a Four freshmen are expected to make immediate contributions to consistent leadoff hit- the Wildcat team this season. Lawrence, Kansas freshman Annie ter and we look for her Grammer is projected to start the season at shortstop while Millard to start the offense off North graduate Ashley Hernandez will fi ll the other spot on the left right each game.” side of the infi eld at third base. Other returning se- Central City graduate Maddie Moser will aid the Wildcats in the niors are starting out- circle after earning Class C First Team All-State honors as a senior fi elders Rachel Shu- with six no-hitters, 271 strikeouts and 1.25 ERA. Blair graduate maker and Jordyn Raquell Penke is a catcher/third baseman who hit .418 as a senior Breitbarth. Shumaker and will provide backup duties at both positions this season. hit .310 one year ago while starting all 50 games and was third on Manson said, “Our team has great leadership and work ethic, the team in hits (45), RBI (17) and doubles (9) while Breitbarth added but we need to perform under the pressure of the game. We will three homers and 17 RBI while making 48 starts last season. have to be more consistent with our execution this year. If we can “I believe our outfi eld will be a great strength for us this year with fi nd our groove as a team we will be very tough to beat.” two seniors that have a lot of game experience to anchor center Wayne State was picked to fi nish 14th in the 2018 NSIC Softball and right fi eld,” boasted Coach Manson. “Jordyn and Rachel really Preseason Coaches’ Poll that was released on January 18th. work well together. Rachel is a very consistent hitter and is great at Manson added one of the goals of the team this year is to make putting the ball in play. Jordyn has very good speed and has been it back to the NSIC Tournament. working on her short game to take more advantage of defenses.” “We were very disappointed in how last year played out and it The junior class is comprised of three returners and four has been on our minds since day one of this year,” said Manson. transfers. Emily Chandler and Abbie Hix were both First Team “We want to make it back to the tournament and then win the tour- All-NSIC selections as freshmen but their sophomore campaigns nament.” were slowed by injury. The Wildcats open the 2018 schedule at the 8-State Classic in Chandler posted a .314 average last season despite missing Bentonville, Arkansas on Friday, February 16. WSC will play the 17 games after batting .444 with a school-record 53 RBI and 11 fi rst of nine home doubleheaders at the Pete Chapman Softball homers in her freshman season to earn First Team All-NSIC hon- Complex on March 21st hosting Nebraska-Kearney. ors. Hix was also a First Team All-NSIC honoree as a freshman at WSC faces a rugged schedule, playing three of the eight teams designated player after recording a .331 average with fi ve homers that reached the NCAA Division II College World Series last year and 20 RBI, but played through an injury knee last year and hit .248 (#1 Minnesota State, #6 Southern Indiana and #4 West Virginia with one homer and 11 RBI with a team-high 18 walks. Wesleyan). The ‘Cats also face fi ve other teams that qualifi ed for The other returning junior is Wayne State’s Pitcher to Watch in the NCAA Division II Regionals - #12 Harding, #24 Winona State, the NSIC this season – Riley Vanderveen. The right hander from Augustana, Missouri Western and Pittsburg State. Burlington, Washington pitched 101 innings last season and was “Our schedule is very tough as usual,” remarked Coach Man- 2-14 with two saves and a 6.03 ERA, fi ring four complete games son. “We have a handful of ranked teams on our schedule before in 17 starts. we start NSIC play. In the league, Winona is picked to fi nish fi rst Four transfers that round out the junior class will contend for this year and they will be tough. Minnesota State is coming off a playing time immediately. Morgan Vasa, a Wahoo Neumann gradu- national championship and look poised to make another run and ate and transfer from South Dakota, and Baylee Rial from Dodge Minnesota Duluth is returning almost all of their starters so they will City Community College in Kansas will contend for the starting spot be strong again this year.”

2018 Wildcat Softball - 12 2018 WILDCAT SOFTBALL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. B/T Yr. Hometown/Previous School 2 Alyx Hagen P/1B R/R Jr. Kansas City, Mo. (Iowa Western CC) 3 Abbie Hix INF R/R Jr. Wayne, Neb. (Wayne HS) 4 Baylee Rial OF R/R Jr. Buhler, Kan. (Dodge City CC) 5 Sarah Hunter OF L/L So. Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley West HS) 7 Morgan Vasa OF R/R Jr. Colon, Neb. (South Dakota/Wahoo Neumann HS) 8 Ashley Hernandez INF R/R Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North HS) 9 Jenna Stewart INF R/R So. Moorpark, Calif. (Moorpark HS) 10 Allison Niemeier P R/R So. Kansas City, Mo. (Liberty HS) 11 Jordyn Breitbarth INF R/R Sr. Hilo, Hawaii (Dakota County Tech. College) 12 Katelyn Wobken C R/R Sr. Scribner, Neb. (Scribner-Snyder HS) 13 Rachel Shumaker OF L/L Sr. Whittier, Calif. (California HS) 15 Maddie Moser P R/R Fr. Central City, Neb. (Central City HS) 16 Emily Chandler OF R/R Jr. Simi Valley, Calif. (Simi Valley HS) 17 Riley Vanderveen P R/R Jr. Burlington, Wash. (Burlington-Edison HS) 20 Taylor Menard UTIL R/R Jr. Centennial, Colo. (Dodge City CC) 22 Raquel Penke C/3B R/R Fr. Blair, Neb. (Blair HS) 25 Annie Grammer INF R/R Fr. Lawrence, Kan. (Lawrence HS)

Head Coach: Shelli Manson (4th season at WSC) Assistant Coach: Krissi Oliver (4th season at WSC) Graduate Assistant Coach: Nitra Blackwell (1st season at WSC) Athletic Trainer: Jade Johnson

One of the highlights for the Wildcat softball team every fall is traveling to Sioux City for a fun day at the Miracle League, which provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. It was the third straight season the Wayne State softball team spent an afternoon at the Miracle League in Sioux City.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 13 WILDCAT TO WATCH IN THE NSIC

KATELYN WOBKEN 12 Senior * 5-7 Catcher Bats - Right Throws - Right Scribner, Nebraska Scribner-Snyder HS

2017: Named Second Team All-NSIC after leading WSC in most offensive categories...hit .331 with team-high 56 hits, 32 runs scored and 13 stolen bases along with fi ve triples, fi ve homers and 21 RBI...tied for second in the NSIC in triples and led WSC with 16 multi-hit games...was 2 for 4 with two triples and three RBI in 7-6 loss to #15 West Virginia Wesleyan (3/5/17)... went 5 for 8 with fi ve runs scored vs. Minot State (4/8/17) and was 4 for 7 with a double, triple and two RBI at Concordia St.Paul on 4/1/17...was 2 for 3 with a homer and three RBI vs. Northwest Missouri State (3/17/17)... homered in back-to-back games at MSU Moorhead and Northern State and was 3 for 4 with a homer vs. St. Cloud State (4/29/17)...was repeat selection to NSIC Spring All-Academic Team.

2016: Made 48 starts (46 at catcher) while playing in 50 games, batting .296 with eight home runs and 43 RBI...ranked second on the team in home runs, RBI, stolen bases (9-10) and putouts (239)...had 13 multi-RBI games and 13 multi-hit contests...had season-high four RBI, going 2 for 4 with two runs scored in 11-2 win over Northern State (4/2/16)...homered in both games of sweep vs. Minnesota Crookston (4/9/16)...was 3 for 5 with homer, three RBI and three runs scored in 9-8 win over Augustana (3/22/16) and went 3 for 4 with homer and three RBI vs. Mary (3/24/16)... named to the Capital One Academic All-District VII First Team and NSIC Spring All-Academic Team. 2017 All-NSIC 2015: Appeared in 14 games with one start at shortstop, going 2 for 7 at Second Team the plate with one RBI and three runs scored...was 1 for 1 with an RBI as a reserve catcher vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (3/8/15) and 1 for 1 with one run scored at Minnesota Crookston (4/12/15)...scored runs as a pinch runner vs. Missouri Southern (3/20/15) and at Northern State (4/4/15). 2016 Capital One Academic All-District VII High School: Graduate of Scribner-Snyder High School.. was a multi-sport standout in softball, basketball, and track and fi eld...as a senior Wobken First Team hit .425 with 54 hits and 58 runs scored for Logan View/Scribner-Snyder to earn Class C First Team All-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star and Second Team All-State honors from the Omaha World Herald... was a four year starter in softball and holds numerous school records including career average (.438), career hits (176), home runs (14), runs scored (160) and stolen bases (21)...is a four time All-East Husker Conference selection and two time Class C First Team All-State honoree in softball and an All-Conference selection in basketball three seasons and three year state track qualifi er... Wobken also excels in the classroom earning Aca- demic All-State three years....played for the Red All Stars in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star game, recording a double and scoring the team's lone run in a 3-1 loss in fi rst game of double header.

Personal: Daughter of Tim and Roni Wobken... born September 19, 1995.. majoring in pre-medicine...mother Roni was a standout pitcher at Wayne State from 1987-90 and is a member of the WSC Athletic Hall of Fame.

KATELYN WOBKEN - BATTING STATISTICS YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 2015 .286 7 3 2 0 0 0 1 .286 0 0 2016 .296 159 31 47 5 2 8 43 .503 9 4 2017 .331 169 32 56 10 5 5 21 .538 13 9 Totals .313 335 66 105 15 7 13 65 .516 22 13

2018 Wildcat Softball - 14 WILDCAT TO WATCH IN THE NSIC

RILEY VANDERVEEN Junior * 5-9 Pitcher 17 Bats - Right Throws - Right Sedro-Wooley, Washington Burlington-Edison HS

2017: Saw action in 28 games with 17 starts in the circle, going 2-14 with 2 saves and 6.03 ERA...had four complete games and the two saves tied for eighth in the NSIC...pitched 101 innings and allowed 192 hits and 109 runs (87 earned) with 20 strike outs and just 29 walks... fi red complete game allowing just two runs on seven hits with four strike outs in 2-0 loss to Southwest Minnesota State (4/27/17)...also fi red seven innings in complete game 7-4 loss to Winona State (4/4/17)...allowed just two runs in fi ve innings of 8-5 win over Upper Iowa (4/18/17)...recorded saves in 6-5 win over Northwest Missouri State (3/17/17) and had two inning save vs. Fort Hays State in 5-4 win on 3/19/17...named to the NISC Spring All-Academic Team.

2016: Appeared in 16 games with starts in the circle, posting 1-3 record with 8.45 ERA...pitched 29 innings, allowing 59 hits and 39 runs (35 earned) with seven walks and seven strikeouts...worked season-high ﬁ ve innings at Washburn (4/14/16), allowing three runs on seven hits...earned win with two innings of relief vs. Assumption (3/7/16), allowing one hit and two runs in 8-6 win...had two strikeouts in 1.2 innings of scoreless relief at Fort Hays State (3/1/16).

High School: Graduate of Burlington-Edison High School in Washington...four year starter and letterwinner in softball and two year starter/letterwinner in wrestling...in 2014, had a 1.52 ERA while striking out 175 batters and at the plate hit .455 with six homers and 30 RBI...was a First Team All- Northwest Conference and All-County Team Selection as a junior and senior...named to the Washington State Wres- tling Coaches All-Academic Team...struck out 166 batters with a 2.09 ERA during 2013 season.

Personal: Daughter of Larry and Beth VanderVeen...born April 16,1997...major is sport management.

RILEY VANDERVEEN - PITCHING STATISTICS YR. ERA W L SV APP GS SO BB IP Hits Runs 2016 8.45 1 3 0 16 7 7 7 29.0 59 39 2017 6.03 2 14 2 28 17 20 29 101.0 192 109 Totals 6.57 3 17 2 44 24 27 36 130.0 251 148

2018 Wildcat Softball - 15 2018 WILDCAT SENIORS

JORDYN BREITBARTH 11 Senior * 5-6 Infi eld Bats - Right Throws - Right Hilo, Hawaii Hilo HS / Dakota County Technical College 2017: Started 48 games (30 in center fi eld and 16 at shortstop), batting .238 with three homers and 17 RBI...ranked second on the team in runs scored (25), putouts (106) and third in assists (43)...ranked second on the team with fi ve multi-RBI games and had seven multi-hit contests... was 3 for 4 with a homer, triple, two RBI and three runs scored in 8-7 win at MSU Moorhead (4/14/17)...went 3 for 3 with a double and three runs scored at Concordia St.Paul (4/1/17)...was 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBI at Northern State (4/15/17).

Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Dakota County Technical College...posted a .414 batting average with 42 RBI and ﬁ ve home runs as a sophomore...recorded a .390 batting average with 28 RBI and ﬁ ve home runs to be named First Team All-Region during freshman season... was also part of the soccer team at Dakota County Techni- cal College.

High School: Graduate of Hilo High School in Hawaii.

Personal: Daughter of Brian and Lori Breitbarth...born February 16, 1996...majoring in applied human and sport physiology.

JORDYN BREITBARTH - BATTING STATISTICS YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB SB 2015 Played at 2016 Dakota County Technical College 2017 .238 126 25 30 7 2 3 17 .397 1 9 Totals .238 126 25 30 7 2 3 17 .397 1 9

2018 Wildcat Softball - 16 2018 WILDCAT SENIORS

RACHEL SHUMAKER 13 Senior * 5-3 Outﬁ eld Bats - Left Throws - Left Whittier, California California HS

2017: One of only three players to start all 50 games for the Wild- cats, recording a .310 average with 17 RBI...tied for third on the team in hits with 45 and third in doubles with nine while striking out just eight times all season...was second on the team with 12 multi- hit games and was 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles at Sioux Falls (4/11/17)...went 3 for 8 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in sweep at MSU Moorhead (4/14/17) and was 3 for 5 with two RBI vs. Upper Iowa (4/18/17)...one of six players named to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team.

2016: Saw action in 21 games with 17 starts (13-left ﬁ eld, 4-right ﬁ eld), batting .245 with one double and three RBI...had two multi- hit games on the season, going 3 for 5 with one run scored at St. Cloud State (4/17/16) and 2 for 4 at Fort Hays State (3/1/16)...was 1 for 3 with a double vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State (2/12/16)... one of eight WSC players named to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team.

2015: Played in 17 games with 16 starts in the outfi eld (15 - left fi eld, 1 - center fi eld), batting .209 going 9 for 43 at the plate with three RBI and eight runs scored...had two multi-hit games, going 2 for 2 with two runs scored vs. Nebraska-Kearney (2/22/15) and 2 for 3 with a triple, RBI and run scored vs. Mercy College (N.Y.) on 3/12/15...was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored vs. Missouri Southern (3/20/15) and went 1 for 4 with a run scored at Bemidji State (4/11/15).

High School: Graduate of California High School in California... three year starter and has a career .302 batting average while earning Second Team All-Del Rio League honors each of the last two seasons... she also helped her team win the Del Rio League title this season while posting 27 hits and 13 RBI's and 12 stolen bases in 13 attempts... in 2013 she helped lead her team to a Del Rio League Conference Championship.

Personal: Daughter of Scott and Katy Shumaker...born June 15, 1996.. majoring in sport management.

RACHEL SHUMAKER - BATTING STATISTICS YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 2015 .209 43 8 9 0 1 0 3 .256 2 1 2016 .245 49 3 12 1 0 0 3 .265 2 3 2017 .310 145 13 45 9 1 0 17 .386 2 8 2018 Wildcat Seniors - left to right - Totals .278 237 24 66 10 2 0 23 .338 6 12 Katelyn Wobken, Jordyn Breitbarth and Rachel Shumaker.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 17 2018 WILDCAT JUNIORS

EMILY CHANDLER 16 Junior * 5-9 Outﬁ eld Bats - Right Throws - Right Simi Valley, California Simi Valley HS

2017: Started 34 games at four different positions (25-left ﬁ eld) before suffering season ending injury, batting .314 with two homers and 12 RBI...had eight multi-hit games and four multi-RBI contests...was 5 for 6 with a homer, six RBI and three runs scored vs. Minot State (4/8/17)...went 3 for 4 with two RBI against St. Joseph's (Ind.) on 3/9/17...had a two run homer vs. Winona State (4/4/17).

2016: Named First Team All-NSIC after a stellar freshman season playing in 50 games and 48 starts (36 in left fi eld, 9 in right fi eld, 3 at fi rst base)...hit .444 going 71 for 160 with 11 home runs and 13 doubles...set single season records for RBI (53) and total bases (119)...ranked second on the team with 23 multi-hit games and led the team in multi-RBI games with 15...was second in the NSIC in on-base percentage (.503) and slugging percentage (.744), third in total bases, fourth in RBI, tie for fi fth in hits (71) and tie for sev- enth in home runs (11) ...had a 12 game hitting streak during the season...went 3 for 3 with a double, RBI and a run scored vs. St. Joseph's (3/9/16)...hit 3 for 4 with four RBI and two runs scored vs. Minnesota Crookston (4/9/16)...also went 2 for 3 with three RBI and two runs scored against Concordia-St. Paul (4/24/16)...named 2016 First Team All-NSIC NSIC Player of the Week (4/19/16) going 12 for 27 (.444) with four home runs, 13 RBI and an .889 slugging percentage in eight games vs. Sioux Falls, Washburn, Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud 2016 WSC Female Freshman State...named Female Freshman Athlete of the Year at season- ending athletic honors banquet. Athlete of the Year

High School: Graduate of Simi Valley High School in California... was a four year starter and letterwinner in softball...during senior season hit .344 with three homers and 18 RBI and was selected as a player to watch by the Los Angeles Daily Times...selected Offensive MVP during junior season after hitting .403 with 31 hits and 17 RBI to earn First Team All-Coastal Canyon Conference and Second Team All-County Honors...played six seasons of summer club ball including the last two for the So. Cal Diamonds.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff Buckley and Gina Chandler and Chris Chandler and Crystal Chandler...born September 16, 1997...majoring in criminal justice at WSC.

EMILY CHANDLER - BATTING STATISTICS YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 2016 .444 160 31 71 13 1 11 53 .744 4 16 2017 .314 102 15 32 1 0 2 12 .382 3 11 Totals .393 262 46 103 14 1 13 65 .603 7 27

2018 Wildcat Softball - 18 2018 WILDCAT JUNIORS

ABBIE HIX 3 Junior * 5-9 Inﬁ eld Bats - Right Throws - Right Wayne, Nebraska Wayne HS

2017: Appeared in 41 games (27-second base, 14 at designated player), recording .248 average with one homer and 11 RBI...de- 2016 First Team All-NSIC spite missing nine games due to injury, still led the team in walks with 18...had ﬁ ve multi-hit games, highlighted by 3 for 4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored vs. Concordia (N.Y.) on 3/9/17...was 2 for 5 with two RBI vs. Notre Dame (3/5/17) and was 2 for 4 at Sioux Falls (4/11/17) and vs. Upper Iowa (4/18/17)... selected to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team.

2016: Made 41 starts during freshman season (26 at designated hitter, 15 at shortstop) and was named First Team All-NSIC after ranking fourth on the team with a .331 batting average (39 for 118)...recorded ﬁ ve home runs, ﬁ ve doubles and 20 RBI on the year...during conference play hit .365 with a .459 slugging percentage...was 2 for 3 with a home run vs. St. Joseph (3/9/16)...went 3 for 4 with two home runs and four RBI in win over Minot State (3/26/16)...also went 3 for 6 with two RBI and a run scored vs. St. Cloud State (4/17/16)...was 4 for 6 with four RBI in doubleheader sweep over Concordia-St. Paul (4/24/16).

High School: Graduate of Wayne High School...was a three year starter in softball and also started one year in basketball for the Blue Devils...during senior season hit .449 with 53 hits, a school record 51 RBI and 43 runs scored while helping Wayne to a 30-8 record and a third place ﬁ nish in the Class C state tournament... post season honors included Class C First Team All-State from Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald, Super State from Lincoln Journal Star and named to Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game...was a All-Mid States Conference and All-District selection in softball as a junior and senior...excels in the classroom, earning Academic All-State honors in softball and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Dave and Karla Hix...born December 30,1996...majoring in sport management at Wayne State.

ABBIE HIX - BATTING STATISTICS 2018 Wildcat Juniors - Top Row, left to YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 2016 .331 118 24 39 5 0 5 20 .500 0 15 right - Baylee Rial, Taylor Menard and Riley 2017 .248 109 10 27 3 1 1 11 .321 0 18 Vanderveen. Bottom Row - Alyx Hagen, Totals .291 227 34 66 8 1 6 31 .414 0 33 Emily Chandler and Abbie Hix.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 19 2018 WILDCAT SOPHOMORES

SARAH ALLISON HUNTER 5 NIEMEIER 10 Sophomore * 5-4 Sophomore * 5-10 Outfi eld Pitcher Bats - Left Bats - Right Throws - Left Throws - Right Overland Park, Kansas Kansas City, Missouri Blue Valley West HS Liberty HS 2017: Saw action in 31 games with 19 starts (16-right fi eld, 3-des- 2017: Appeared in 20 games with fi ve starts as a pitcher...had 0-5 ignated player), batting .063...had one double, three hits and record with 10.89 ERA...worked 27 innings and allowed 72 hits nine runs scored...was 1 for 3 with a double at MSU Moorhead and 58 runs (42 earned) with fi ve strikeouts and 16 walks...pitched (4/14/17)...had back to back games with hits at Bemidji State season-high 3 2/3 innings vs. St. Cloud State (4/29/17), allowing (4/22/17) and vs. Southwest Minnesota State (4/27/17). just one run on six hits with two walks and one strikeout...worked three innings vs. Arkansas-Monticello (2/18/17), giving up fi ve hits High School: Graduate of Blue Valley West High School...was a and three runs (all unearned). four year letter winner in softball and volleyball...played club ball for the 16A/Gold KC Freedom. High School: Graduate of Liberty High School...was a three year starter in softball...had a career record of 16-4 as a pitcher...played Personal: Daughter of Michael and Julie Hunter...born May 31, club ball for the Originals Marsh ASA 18-under state championship 1998...majoring in special education at WSC. team...also started one year in basketball.

SARAH HUNTER - BATTING STATISTICS Personal: Daughter of Doug and Becky Niemeier...born May 31, YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 1998...majoring in secondary education at Wayne State. 2017 .063 48 9 3 1 0 0 0 .083 0 9 Totals .063 48 9 3 1 0 0 0 .083 0 9 ALLISON NIEMEIER - PITCHING STATISTICS YR. ERA W L SV APP GS SO BB IP Hits Runs JENNA 2017 10.89 0 5 0 20 5 5 16 27.0 72 58 Totals 10.89 0 5 0 20 5 5 16 27.0 72 58 STEWART 9 Sophomore * 5-4 Inﬁ eld Bats - Right Throws - Right Moorpark, California Moorpark HS 2017: Appeared in 38 games with 27 starts at three different positions (14-second base, 10-designated player, 3-third base), batting .139 with no homers and ﬁ ve RBI...had three multi-hit games and one multi-RBI contest...was 2 for 3 with two RBI at Concordia St.-Paul (4/1/17)...had 2 for 4 games at Sioux Falls (4/11/17) and at Northern State (4/15/17).

High School: Graduate of Moorpark High School...was a four year starter in high school...team was league champions in 2012...earned scholar athlete recognition, principal's award and honor roll three years in a row. Personal: Daughter of Don and Lori Stewart...born February 19, 2018 Wildcat Sophomores - 1998...majoring in pre-pharmacy at Wayne State. left to right - Allison Niemeier, Sarah

JENNA STEWART - BATTING STATISTICS Hunter and Jenna Stewart. YR. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% SB BB 2017 .139 79 8 11 0 0 0 5 .139 0 4 Totals .139 79 8 11 0 0 0 5 .139 0 4

2018 Wildcat Softball - 20 2018 WILDCAT TRANSFERS

ALYX TAYLOR HAGEN MENARD Junior * 5-4 Junior * 5-3 Pitcher / First Base 2 Inﬁ eld 20 Bats - Right Bats - Right Throws - Right Throws - Right Kansas City, Missouri Centennial, Colorado Iowa Western CC Dodge City CC

Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Iowa Western Com- Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Dodge City Com- munity College...earned All-Region XI First Team honors as a munity College in Kansas...led team in RBI during 2017 season sophomore in 2017, batting .381 with team-high nine homers and with 33 after hitting .385 with 50 hits, 11 doubles and 33 runs 57 RBI helping IWCC to a 36-14 record...as a pitcher, was 13-6 scored while helping team to 25-19 record...had .301 average in in 19 starts with a 3.13 ERA, allowing just 47 earned runs in 105 2016 season, tied for third on the team in hits (41) and third in RBI innings pitched...in 2016 as a freshman, received Second Team (22)...helped team to pair of third place conference fi nishes in two All-Region XI honors as a designated player after batting .340 with years at Dodge City CC. two homers and 28 RBI...also excels in the classroom, earning Academic All-Region XI First Team honors in 2016 and 2017. High School: Graduate of Eaglecrest High School in Colorado... posted a four-year career batting average of .322, earning honor- High School: Graduate of Park Hill South High School in Kansas able mention Class 5A All-State honors as a junior and senior... City, Missouri...was First Team All-District infi eld as a senior, First helped team win Centennial League Conference titles in 2012 and Team All-District utility and Second Team All-Suburban Confer- 2013. ence Red Division infi eld during junior season and Second Team All-Conference pitcher as a sophomore while being a four-year Personal: Daughter of Dean and Cortney Smith...born Septem- starter. ber 3, 1997...majoring in pre-vet at Wayne State College. Personal: Daughter of Bill and Kathy Hagen...born January 10, 1997...majoring in sport management. MORGAN BAYLEE VASA Junior * 5-5 RIAL Outfi eld 7 Junior * 5-7 Bats - Switch Outfi eld 4 Throws - Right Bats - Right Colon, Nebraska Throws - Right University of South Dakota Buhler, Kansas Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at the University of Dodge City CC South Dakota...hit .255 as a sophomore in 2017 with 51 starts in right fi eld...had three doubles and six RBI's with 29 runs scored... Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Dodge City Com- led team with seven stolen bases and had 10 multi-hit games... during freshman season in 2016 made 42 starts and played in 49 munity College in Kansas...batted .281 for the Conquistadors in of 53 games, batting .187 (17-91) while scoring 15 runs. 2017 season with seven doubles, three triples and 10 RBI...had 32 hits and 26 runs scored while helping team to 25-19 record... High School: Graduate of Bishop Neumann High School...was posted .289 average in freshman season (2016) with 37 hits, 21 a three-time All-State selection in softball and a standout track runs scored and 10 RBI while ranking second on the team with 10 athlete for the Cavaliers...ranked as all-time leader in home runs stolen bases. (17), runs scored (133), doubles (17), triples (15) and stolen bases (102) at Wahoo Neumann with .381 batting average and .451 on- High School: Graduate of Buhler High School in Kansas. base percentage during four year career...in track and fi eld, placed second in the Class B 300-meter hurdles and third in the 100-meter high hurdles as a junior at State Meet...holds school records Personal: Daughter of Dave and Karen Rial...born April 17, 1997... in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles along with 200-meter dash and majoring in exercise science. 4x400 meter relay.

Personal: Daughter of Ron and Lisa Vasa...born May 6, 1997... majoring in family consumer science education. 2018 Wildcat Softball - 21 2018 WILDCAT FRESHMEN

ANNIE ASHLEY GRAMMER HERNANDEZ Freshman * 5-3 Freshman * 5-4 Infi eld 25 Infi eld Bats - Right 8 Bats - Right Throws - Right Throws - Right Lawrence, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska Lawrence HS Millard North HS High School: Graduate of Lawrence High School in Kansas...a four-year starter and letter winner and also played club ball for the High School: Graduate of Millard North High School...was a KC Peppers-Wallace team in the summer...as a junior, hit .357 three-year starter and letter winner in softball...played on three while earning All-Sunfl ower League honorable mention honors. Class A State Tournament Teams that include this year's third place team that was 24-10 and fi nished fi fth in the fi nal Class A Personal: Daughter of Andy and Dana Grammer...born October Rankings...was a Class A All-State honorable mention selection 6, 1998...majoring in pre-occupational therapy. as a senior for the Mustangs and named to the Metro Coaches All-Academic Team...fi nished her high school career with a .397 average, recording 14 home runs, 107 hits and 80 runs scored in MADDIE three years. Personal: Daughter of Art and Vicki Hernandez...born August 11, MOSER 1999...majoring in business accounting. Freshman * 5-9 Pitcher 15 Bats - Right RAQUEL Throws - Right Central City, Nebraska PENKE Central City HS Freshman * 5-6 Catcher / Third Base High School: Graduate of Central City High School...ws a four- 22 year starter in softball along with two years in basketball...during Bats - Right senior season had a 23-10 record in the circle with 271 strikeouts, a 1.25 ERA and six no-hitters to earn Class C First Team All-State Throws - Right honors while helping Central City reach the Class C state tourna- Blair, Nebraska ment...was a Class C Second Team All-State selection as a junior and helped Central City reach state tournament twice during her Blair HS career...set numerous school records at Central City and fi nished with nine career no-hitters. High School: Graduate of Blair High School...started all four years in softball...posted a .418 batting average during her senior Personal: Daughter of Marty and Neely Moser...born Febru- season, helping Blair to a 16-9 record and #7 ranking in Class ary 11, 1999...majoring in elementary special education...mother B while earning Class B All-State honorable mention honors... Neely (Herman) Moser played softball at WSC from 1994-98. was an Academic All-Conference selection and fi nished her high school career with a .372 batting average.

Personal: Daughter of Russ Penke...born December 30, 1998... majoring in dental hygiene.

2018 Wildcat Freshmen - Standing, left to right - Maddie Moser and Raquel Penke. Kneeling, left to right - Ashley Hernandez and Annie Grammer.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 22 2017 SOFTBALL STATISTICS

BATTING PLAYER G-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI AVG BB SO TB SLUG% O-BASE% SB/A Katelyn Wobken 50-50 169 32 56 10 5 5 21 .331 9 19 91 .538 .374 13-14 Monique Alyea 49-48 139 14 45 5 0 3 16 .324 7 12 59 .424 .365 0-0 Emily Chandler 34-34 102 15 32 1 0 2 12 .314 11 6 39 .382 .381 3-3 Melanie Alyea 50-50 147 24 46 11 0 6 23 .313 16 26 75 .510 .392 1-2 Rachel Shumaker 50-50 145 13 45 9 1 0 17 .310 8 8 56 .386 .355 2-2 Abbie Hix 41-41 109 10 27 3 1 1 11 .248 18 19 35 .321 .364 0-2 Alyssa Schropp 46-46 134 10 32 4 0 0 13 .239 8 13 36 .269 .278 1-1 Jordyn Breitbarth 48-48 126 25 30 7 2 3 17 .238 9 39 50 .397 .288 1-1 Jenna Stewart 38-27 79 8 11 0 0 0 5 .139 4 19 11 .139 .190 0-0 Blair Shanks 31-27 74 2 10 2 0 0 6 .135 4 12 12 .162 .179 0-2 ------Nataliah Hopkins 6-3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 .125 0 1 1 .125 .125 0-0 Sarah Hunter 31-19 48 9 3 1 0 0 0 .063 9 25 4 .083 .211 0-0 Riley Vanderveen 7-5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 7 0 .000 .100 0-0 Allison Niemeier 4-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 .000 .000 0-0 WSC Totals 50-50 1290 163 338 53 9 20 141 .262 104 207 469 .364 .322 21-27 Opponents 50-50 1429 329 542 80 6 29 289 .379 116 89 721 .505 .431 45-54

PITCHING PITCHER APP/GS W L SV CG SHO ERA INN. H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR B/Avg. Nataliah Hopkins 39/28 9 20 1 13 0/0 4.92 180.2 278 162 127 81 64 41 4 10 .348 Riley Vanderveen 28/17 2 14 2 4 0/0 6.03 101.0 192 109 87 29 20 33 1 12 .407 Allison Niemeier 20/5 0 5 0 0 0/0 10.89 27.0 72 58 42 16 5 6 1 7 .459 WSC Totals 50/50 11 39 3 17 0/0 5.81 308.2 542 329 256 116 89 80 6 29 .379 Opponent Totals 50/50 39 11 5 24 7/1 .283 326.0 338 163 132 104 207 53 9 20 .262

2018 Wildcat Softball - 23 2017 GAME BY GAME RESULTS

Date Opponent Score Pitcher of Record Date Opponent Score Pitcher of Record 2/17/17 vs. East Central (Okla.) # L 1-5 Hopkins (0-1) 4/4/17 WINONA STATE * L 6-16 Hopkins (6-15) 2/17/17 vs. Emporia State # L 0-8 Vanderveen (0-1) 4/4/17 WINONA STATE * L 4-7 Vanderveen (0-8) 2/18/17 vs. Ouachita Baptist # W 2-1 Hopkins (1-1) 4/8/17 MINOT STATE * L 4-8 Vanderveen (0-9) 2/18/17 vs. Arkansas Monticello # L 1-9 Vanderveen (0-2) 4/8/17 MINOT STATE * W 13-5 Hopkins (7-15) 2/19/17 vs. Southwest Baptist # L 1-2 Hopkins (1-2) 4/9/17 UNIVERSITY OF MARY * L 3-11 Vanderveen (0-10) 2/19/17 vs. Pittsburg State L 3-10 Hopkins (1-3) 4/9/17 UNIVERSITY OF MARY * L 4-7 (9) Hopkins (7-16) 2/22/17 @ Fort Hays State L 1-2 Vanderveen (0-3) 4/11/17 @ Sioux Falls * W 7-5 Vanderveen (1-10) 2/22/17 @ Fort Hays State L 0-7 Niemeier (0-1) 4/11/17 @ Sioux Falls * L 2-5 Hopkins (7-17) 3/1/17 @ Truman State L 0-9 Hopkins (1-4) 4/14/17 @ MSU Moorhead * W 8-7 Hopkins (8-17) 3/1/17 @ Truman State L 0-8 Vanderveen (0-4) 4/14/17 @ MSU Moorhead * W 5-1 Hopkins (9-17) 3/5/17 vs. Notre Dame $ L 5-6 (10) Hopkins (1-4) 4/15/17 @ Northern State * L 8-9 Vanderveen (1-11) 4/15/17 @ Northern State * L 2-10 Niemeier (0-4) 3/5/17 vs. #15 West Va. Wesleyan $ L 6-7 Niemeier (0-2) 4/18/17 UPPER IOWA * W 8-5 Vanderveen (2-11) 3/6/17 vs. Rockhurst $ L 3-4 Hopkins (1-6) 4/18/17 UPPER IOWA * L 0-3 Hopkins (9-18) 3/6/17 vs. Findlay $ W 6-2 Hopkins (2-6) 4/22/17 @ Bemidji State * L 1-3 Vanderveen (2-12) 3/8/17 vs. Wilmington (Del.) $ L 2-12 Niemeier (0-3) 4/22/17 @ Bemidji State * L 1-5 Hopkins (9-19) 3/8/17 vs. #16 Southern Indiana $ L 6-12 Hopkins (2-7) 4/27/17 SOUTHWEST MINN. STATE * L 0-2 Vanderveen (2-13) 3/9/17 vs. Concordia College NY W 7-2 Hopkins (3-7) 4/27/17 SOUTHWEST MINN. STATE * L1-5 Niemeier (0-5) 3/9/17 vs. St. Joseph's (Ind.) W 4-2 Hopkins (4-7) 4/29/17 ST. CLOUD STATE L 2-8 Vanderveen (2-14) 3/17/17 vs. Central Missouri % L 1-9 Hopkins (4-8) 4/29/17 ST. CLOUD STATE * L 2-6 Hopkins (9-20) 3/17/17 vs. Northwest Mo. State % W 6-5 Hopkins (5-8) 3/18/17 vs. Mo. Southern St. % L 2-5 Vanderveen (0-5) 3/18/17 vs. #9 Central Oklahoma % L 3-5 Hopkins (5-9) Home games in bold 3/19/17 vs. #18 Mo. Western State % L 1-6 Hopkins (5-10) # Eight State Classic - Bentonville, Ark. 3/19/17 vs. Fort Hays State % W 5-4 Hopkins (6-10) $ National Training Center Spring Games - Clermont, Fla. 3/28/17 @ Augustana * L 0-3 Hopkins (6-11) % Missouri Western Invitational - St. Joseph, Mo. 3/28/17 @ Augustana * L 1-10 Vanderveen (0-6) * Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference game 4/1/17 @ Concordia-St. Paul * L 4-7 Hopkins (6-12) ( ) extra innings 4/1/17 @ Concordia-St. Paul * L 9-11 Vanderveen (0-7) 4/2/17 @ #21 Minnesota State L 1-12 Hopkins (6-13) 4/2/17 @ #21 Minnesota State L 1-16 Hopkins (6-14)

THEN - NOW: The WSC/Pete Chapman Softball Complex has seen many improvements over the years. The above pictures show the facility in 2003 (left) during an NSIC Crossover Tourna- ment hosted by Wayne State and in 2017 (right) when Wayne State hosted Southwest Minnesota State in an NSIC doubleheader.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 24 WILDCAT SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK Single Season - Individual Records (Batting) HITS BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 100 AB) 1. Lexie Loos 93 2015 1. Lexie Loos (92-197) .467 2016 SACRIFICES 2. Lexie Loos 92 2016 1. Lexie Loos (93-199) .467 2015 1. Hannah Engelkamp 26 2009 3. Amy Sandstrom 77 2009 3. Emily Chandler (71-160) .444 2016 1. Stacy Shonka 26 2007 4. Kaiti Williams 75 2015 4. Kaiti Williams (73-166) .440 2014 3. Jordan King 25 2015 5. Kaiti Williams 73 2014 5. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz (54-135) .400 1986 4. Jordan King 19 2013 6. Emily Chandler 71 2016 6. Kaiti Williams (75-188) .399 2015 5. Mary Jean Guenther 18 1985 7. Amy Sandstrom 68 2008 7. Dee Henningsen (59-149) .396 1992 5. Lori Johnson 18 1984 8. Sam Earleywine 62 2008 8. Sue Plumb (48-124) .387 1981 7. Michelle Blomberg 17 1985 8. Sarah Herrick 62 2002 9. Amy Sandstrom (68-177) .384 2008 8. Alyssa Shropp 15 2015 10. Dani Sandel 61 2012 10. Jennifer Radley (55-144) .382 2011 8. Megan Hagemann 15 2014 8. Blaire Kuhl 15 2008 DOUBLES AT BATS 8. Amy Sandstrom 15 2008 1. Amy Sandstrom 16 2008 1. Amy Sandstrom 224 2009 8. Michelle Blomberg 15 1987 2. Kaiti Williams 15 2015 2. Amy Sandstrom 203 2010 2. Kelcie Bormann 15 2014 3. Lexie Loos 199 2015 STOLEN BASES 2. Amy Sandstrom 15 2009 4. Lexie Loos 197 2016 1. Dee Henningsen 44 of 47 1990 2. Michelle Lewis 15 2002 4. Blaire Kuhl 197 2009 2. Dee Henningsen 43 of 48 1992 6. Melanie Alyea 14 2016 6. Kaiti Williams 188 2015 3. Dee Henningsen 37 of 41 1991 6. Kaiti Williams 14 2012 7. Brittany Greenwood 180 2009 4. Marti Hunt 33 of 34 1991 6. Jackie Harrison 14 2005 8. Hannah Engelkamp 178 2010 5. Mackenzie Knoell 29 of 30 2004 6. Tara Minnick 14 1999 9. Amy Sandstrom 177 2008 6. Marti Hunt 26 of 28 1990 10. Emiy Chandler 13 2016 10. Sam Earleywine 175 2008 7. Marti Hunt 25 of 25 1992 10. Dani Sandel 13 2012 8. Jenny Reuland 23 of 23 1992 10. Sam Earleywine 13 2008 RUNS SCORED 9. Mackenzie Knoell 22 of 24 2003 10. Michelle Lewis 13 1999 1. Lexie Loos 58 2016 10.Mackenzie Knoell 20 of 20 2002 10. Jill Gengler 13 1992 2. Lexie Loos 53 2015 10.Sarah Herrick 20 of 27 1999 3. Amy Sandstrom 45 2009 TRIPLES 4. Kaiti Williams 43 2014 ASSISTS 1. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 11 1986 4. Amy Sandstrom 43 2008 1. Codi Drieling 150 1999 2. Teresa Durbala 8 1984 6. Kaiti Williams 42 2015 2. Jackie Harrison 147 2005 3. Jill Gengler 7 1992 6. Dee Henningsen 42 1992 3. Codi Drieling 136 2000 4. Mary Lingelbach 6 1984 8. Sam Earleywine 41 2010 4. Codi Drieling 134 2002 4. Karen Heeney 6 1978 8. Marilyn Strate 41 1981 5. Carmen Doeschot 131 1985 4. Connie Kunzmann 6 1977 10. Sam Earleywine 40 2011 6. Emily Voshall 129 2006 7. 10 players tied with 5 7. Codi Drieling 125 2001 Most recent - Katelyn Wobken 2017 RUNS BATTED IN 8. Jackie Harrison 123 2004 1. Emily Chandler 53 2016 9. Lisa Stewart 122 2004 HOME RUNS 2. Michelle Lewis 50 2000 10. Sarah Gottschalk 120 2009 1. Jennifer Radley 16 2011 3. Kaiti Williams 48 2015 10. Lisa Stewart 120 2003 2. Emily Chandler 11 2016 4. Jennifer Radley 46 2011 2. Jennifer Radley 11 2008 4. Mary Lingelbach 46 1984 PUTOUTS 4. Kaiti Williams 10 2014 6. Kaiti Williams 45 2014 1. Sam Earleywine 504 2010 4. Sam O'Brien 10 2014 7. Jill Gengler 44 1992 2. Sam Earleywine 423 2009 4. Sam Earleywine 10 2011 8. Sam O'Brien 42 2014 3. Jeni Umbach 404 1994 4. Blaire Kuhl 10 2008 9. Jennifer Radley 41 2010 4. Jennifer Radley 400 2008 8. Sam Earleywine 9 2010 9. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 41 1985 5. Sam Earleywine 374 2011 8. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 9 1986 6. Melanie Alyea 349 2017 10. Katelyn Wobken 8 2016 WALKS 7. Kaiti Williams 346 2012 10. Sam O'Brien 8 2015 1. Sam Earleywine 39 2010 8. Melanie Alyea 332 2015 10. Kristen Humphries 8 2007 2. Sam Earleywine 30 2011 9. Melanie Alyea 328 2016 3. Jennifer Radley 29 2010 9. Theresa Garlow 328 2004 TOTAL BASES 4. Kelcie Bormann 27 2013 1. Emily Chandler 119 2016 4. Jennifer Radley 27 2011 2. Lexie Loos 118 2015 4. Maggie Alberts 27 1984 3. Kaiti Williams 115 2014 7. Jenna Flesner 25 1992 3. Kaiti Williams 115 2015 8. Carmen Doeschot 24 1985 5. Amy Sandstrom 114 2009 9. Aeriell Earleywine 23 2012 6. Jennifer Radley 111 2011 9. Jennifer Radley 23 2008 7. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 109 1986 9. Connie French 23 1981 Note - Statistics are missing from the 1972, 8. Lexie Loos 106 2016 '73, '74, '75, '76, '78, '80 and 1989 seasons. 9. Kristen Humphries 99 2007 10. Dani Sandel 98 2012

2018 Wildcat Softball - 25 WILDCAT SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK Single Season - Individual Records (Pitching) WINS INNINGS PITCHED GAMES STARTED 1. Katie Goetzinger 32 2010 1. Katie Goetzinger 294.1 2009 1. Katie Goetzinger 47 2009 2. Katie Goetzinger 31 2009 2. Katie Goetzinger 264.1 2010 2. Cassy Miller 37 2016 3. Katie Goetzinger 30 2011 3. Katie Goetzinger 256.2 2011 3. Katie Goetzinger 36 2008 4. Katie Goetzinger 23 2008 4. Katie Goetzinger 236.1 2008 4. Katie Goetzinger 34 2011 5. Cassy Miller 21 2016 5. Cassy Miller 229.1 2016 4. Katie Goetzinger 34 2010 6. Roni Johnson 20 1990 6. Roni Johnson 223.2 1990 6. Roni Johnson 33 1990 6. Mary Gerken 20 1974 7. Karen Hain 204.1 2007 7. Kim Nielsen 32 1998 8. Kelcie Bormann 19 2015 8. Kim Nielsen 197.0 1998 8. Sara Scheffert 31 2014 9. Sara Scheffert 18 2014 9. Kelcie Bormann 187.1 2015 9. Karen Hain 30 2005 10. Kelcie Bormann 17 2014 10. Sara Scheffert 181.2 2014 10.Nataliah Hopkins 28 2017 10. Laurie Owens 17 1984 10. Sara Scheffert 17 2013 SHUTOUTS SAVES 1. Katie Goetzinger 12 2011 COMPLETE GAMES 1. Katie Goetzinger 4 2011 1. Katie Goetzinger 12 2009 1. Roni Johnson 33 1990 1. Katie Goetzinger 4 2009 3. Katie Goetzinger 11 2010 2. Katie Goetzinger 29 2009 3. Sarah Macias 3 2016 3. Roni Johnson 11 1990 3. Katie Goetzinger 25 2010 3. Kelcie Bormann 3 2013 5. Sara Scheffert 6 2013 3. Kim Nielsen 25 1998 3. Katie Goetzinger 3 2008 6. Katie Goetzinger 5 2008 5. Katie Goetzinger 24 2011 3. Kiley Peterson 3 2008 6. Sara Scheffert 5 2012 6. Mary Ellen Livingston 23 1995 3. Karen Hain 3 2007 8. Cassy Miller 4 2016 7. Karen Hain 20 2006 3. Mindy Guenin 3 2003 8. Kelcie Bormann 4 2015 8. Sara Scheffert 19 2014 3. Kim Nielsen 3 1999 8. Mindy Guenin 4 2004 9. Katie Goetzinger 18 2008 3. Alex Ross 3 1991 8. Heather Conley 4 2002 10.Mary Ellen Livingston 17 1996 3. Roni Johnson 3 1988 8. Heather Conley 4 2001 3. Mary Lingelbach 3 1986 FEWEST WALKS STRIKEOUTS 1. Cassy Miller (42.2 IP) 8 2013 APPEARANCES 1. Katie Goetzinger 358 2010 2. Mary Lingelbach (66 IP) 10 1984 1. Katie Goetzinger 54 2009 2. Katie Goetzinger 347 2009 3. Emily Voshall (80.1 IP) 11 2007 2. Cassy Miller 47 2016 3. Katie Goetzinger 316 2011 3. Katie New (61.1 IP) 11 2000 3. Katie Goetzinger 46 2008 4. Cassy Miller 229 2016 3. Sara Van Hammond (46.2 IP) 11 1997 4. Katie Goetzinger 45 2011 5. Roni Johnson 225 1990 3. Heather Conley (41 IP) 11 2000 4. Katie Goetzinger 45 2010 6. Kelcie Bormann 205 2015 7. Heidi Anderson (93.1 IP) 12 1986 6. Karen Hain 43 2007 7. Karen Hain 163 2007 7. Mindy Alt (41.2 IP) 12 1996 7. Nataliah Hopkins 39 2017 8. Kelcie Bormann 146 2014 9. Katie New (55.2 IP) 13 1999 7. Kiley Peterson 39 2007 9. Katie Goetzinger 142 2008 9. Jenny Nieland (54 IP) 13 1993 9. Karen Hain 38 2005 10. Sara Scheffert 135 2014 10. Whitney Wilczynski 36 2005 Single season ERA leader is not listed due to in- accuracies of statistics from the 1970's and early 1980's.

Roni Johnson Wobken was inducted into the WSC Athletic Katie Goetzinger holds seven single season pitching Hall of Fame in 2006. She was a standout pitcher for the Wild- records for WSC softball, including wins (31), shutouts cats from 1987-1990, posting a 42-33 career record. Her best (12), saves (4) and innings pitched (294.1). season came in 1990 when she was 20-13, striking out 225 batters in 223.1 innings pitched. 2018 Wildcat Softball - 26 WILDCAT SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK

Individual Career Pitching Records

APPEARANCES SHUTOUTS COMPLETE GAMES 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 190 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 40 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 96 2. Karen Hain (2004-07) 134 2. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 14 2. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 51 3. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 111 3. Kelcie Bormann (2012- 2015) 11 3. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 50 4. Cassy Miller (2013-2016) 108 4. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 8 4. Mary Ellen Livingston (1993-96) 49 5. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 105 4. Heather Conley (1999-2002) 8 5. Karen Hain (2004-07) 48 6. Mary Ellen Livingston (1993-96) 98 6. Mindy Guenin (2003-04) 7 5. Kim Nielsen (1998-2000) 48 7. Whitney Wilczynski (2002-05) 92 7. Karen Hain (2004-07) 5 7. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 33 7. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 92 7. Whitney Wilczynski (2002-05) 5 8. Whitney Wilczynski (2002-05) 29 9. Kim Nielsen (1998-2000) 89 9. Cassy Miller (2013-2016) 4 9. Alex Ross (1991-94) 27 10. Amber Baird (2008-10) 75 9. Alex Ross (1991-94) 4 10. Mindy Guenin (2003-04) 26

WINS STRIKEOUTS 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 116 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 1163 GAMES STARTED 2. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 55 2. Kelcie Bormann (2012- 2015) 493 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 151 3. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 48 3. Sara Scheffert (2012- 2015) 392 2. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 101 4. Laurie Owens (1982-85) 46 4. Cassy Miller (2013-2016) 386 3. Karen Hain (2004-07) 95 5. Roni Johnson (1987-90) 42 5. Karen Hain (2004-07) 373 4. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 81 6. Karen Hain (2004-07) 37 6. Whitney Wilczynski (2002-05) 348 5. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 73 6. Ronda Peck (1986-89) 37 7. Roni Johnson (1987-90) * 279 5. Mary Ellen Livingston (1993-96) 73 8. Mary Lingelbach (1984-87) 36 8. Mary Ellen Livingston (1993-96) 264 7. Kim Nielsen (1998-2000) 67 9. Cassy Miller (2013-2016) 33 9. Laurie Owens (1982-85) 263 8. Whitney Wilczynski (2002-05) 65 10. Michelle Lewis (1999-2003) 29 10. Amber Baird (2008-10) 218 9. Cassy Miller (2013-2016) 60 10. Alex Ross (1991-94) 54 SAVES INNINGS PITCHED 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 11 1. Katie Goetzinger (2008-11) 1050.5 2. Karen Hain (2004-07) 5 2. Karen Hain (2004-07) 628.2 2. Roni Johnson (1987-90) * 5 3. Sara Scheffert (2012-2015) 576.1 2. Mary Lingelbach (1984-87) 5 4. Laurie Owens (1982-85) 512.1 * One year of stats missing for that player 5. Sarah Macias (2013-2016) 4 5. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 505.1 5. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 4 6. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 497 Single season ERA leader is not listed due to in- 5. Kiley Peterson (2006-09) 4 7. Mary Ellen Livingston (1993-96) 473 accuracies of statistics from the 1970's and early 5. Mindy Guenin (2003-04) 4 8. Mary Lingelbach (1984-87) 445.2 1980's. 5. Kim Nielsen (1998-2000) 4 9. Kim Nielsen (1998-2000) 423 9. Six tied at 3 10. Roni Johnson (1987-90) * 404.1

Seward graduate Karen Hain (2004-07) ranks second all-time in appearances (134) and innings pitched (628.2) while ranking third in games started (95) and fourth in strikeouts (373). 2018 Wildcat Softball - 27 WILDCAT SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK Individual Career Batting/Fielding Records

HITS AT BATS STOLEN BASES 1. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 257 1. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 769 1. Dee Henningsen (1990-93) 130 2. Kaiti Williams (2012-2015) 252 2. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 696 2. Marti Hunt (1990-93) 85 3. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 250 3. Kaiti Williams (2012-2015) 644 3. Mackenzie Knoell (2001-04) 76 4. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 208 4. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 636 4. Sarah Herrick (1999-2002) 54 5. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 206 5. Jordan King (2012-2015) 629 5. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 46 6. Sarah Herrick (1999-2002) 201 6. Michelle Lewis (1999-02) 623 6. Jenny Reuland (1991-93) 44 7. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 199 7. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 622 7. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 41 8. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 198 8. Sarah Herrick (1999-02) 606 9. Jordan King (2012-2015) 195 9. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 596 SACRIFICES 10. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 183 9. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 585 1. Jordan King (2012-2015) 69 10. Brittany Greenwood (2009-12) 579 2. Hannah Engelkamp (2008-11) 45 3. Michelle Blomberg (1985-87) 43 DOUBLES 4. Mary Jean Guenther (1984-87) 42 1. Kaiti Williams (2012-2015) 52 RUNS SCORED 5. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 39 2. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 49 1. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 158 6. Stacy Shonka (2004-07) 37 2. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 49 2. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 154 7. Megan Hagemann (2012-2015) 33 4. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 46 3. Kaiti Williams (2012-2015) 148 7. Melissa Paces (1999-2002) 33 5. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 42 4. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 131 9. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 31 6. Tara Minnick (1997-2000) 38 5. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 123 9. Breann Parks (2004-07) 31 7. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 31 6. Mackenzie Knoell (2001-04) 104 9. Alyssa Schropp (2014-17) 31 8. Hannah Engelkamp (2008-11) 29 7. Jordan King (2012-2015) 94 9. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 28 8. Dee Henningsen (1990-93) 93 ASSISTS 10. Vicki Nielsen (2011-14) 27 9. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 92 1. Codi Drieling (1999-2002) 545 10. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 90 2. Sarah Gottschalk (2008-11) 413 10. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 90 3. Lisa Stewart (2003-06) 404 TRIPLES 4. Jordan King (2012- 2015) 366 1. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz (1984-87) 19 RUNS BATTED IN 5. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 365 2. Mary Lingelbach (1984-87) 17 1. Kaiti Williams (2012-2015) 146 5. Brittany Greenwood (2009-12) 365 3. Jill Gengler (1990-93) 14 2. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 143 7. Paula Dolesh (1985-88) 352 3. Teresa Durbala (1983-86) 14 3. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 126 8. Jackie Harrison (2002-05) 345 5. Karen Heeney (1976-79) 12 4. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 122 9. Mackenzie Knoell (2001-04) 322 6. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 9 5. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 116 10. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 312 7. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 8 6. Mary Lingelbach (1984-87) 115 8. Connie Kunzmann (1973-78) 6 7. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 113 PUTOUTS 8. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 109 1. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 1533 HOME RUNS 9. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 107 2. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 1333 1. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 39 10. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 103 3. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 1228 2. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 28 4. Jeni Umbach (1991-94) 1043 3. Kaiti Williams (2012- 2015) 24 WALKS 5. Megan Hagemann (2012-2015) 1018 4. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 23 1. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 101 6. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 999 5. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 22 2. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 96 7. Kaiti Williams (2012- 2015) 788 6. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz (1984-87) 19 3. Kaiti Williams (2012- 2015) 74 8. Cindy Gessman (1981-84) 609 7. Megan Hagemann (2012- 2015) 17 4. Breann Parks (2004-07) 69 9. Theresa Garlow (2001-04) 536 8. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 16 5. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 67 10. Jessica Hinde (2000-03) 533 9. Kelcie Bormann (2012-2015) 15 6. Carmen Doeschot (1982-85) 58 ^ = missing 1975, 1976 and 1978 statistics 9. Hannah Engelkamp (2008-11) 15 7. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 57 8. Aeriell Earleywine (2010-12) 54 8. Jackie Harrison (2002-05) 54 TOTAL BASES 10. Hannah Engelkamp (2008-11) 53 1. Kaiti Williams (2012- 2015) 380 2. Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) 372 Sarah Herrick Wagenfuhr 3. Jennifer Radley (2008-11) 347 (1999-2002) was a four-time 4. Sam Earleywine (2008-11) 322 All-NSIC performer in soft- 5. Blaire Kuhl (2008-11) 301 ball and was the ﬁ rst Wild- 6. Lexie Loos (2013-2016) 297 cat player to reach 200 ca- 7. Sam O'Brien (2013-2016) 289 8. Michelle Lewis (1999-2002) 273 reer hits at WSC with 201. 9. Melanie Alyea (2014-17) 267 She is also the school's all- 10. Shelle Tomaszkiewicz (1984-87) 247 time scoring leader in soccer at WSC with 72 goals and 51 assists. Herrick was inducted into the WSC Ath- letic Hall of Fame in Sep- tember, 2008 and the NSIC Hall of Fame in July, 2015.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 28 WILDCAT SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK Single Season Team Records HITS BATTING AVERAGE PUTOUTS 1. 490 2016 1. .324 2014 1. 1276 2009 2. 487 2015 2. .323 2016 2. 1192 2010 3. 468 2009 3. .322 1992 3. 1109 2015 4. 461 2014 4. .315 2015 4. 1090 2008 5. 431 2008 5. .312 1998 5. 1086 2011 6. 419 2010 6. .305 1997 6. 1050 2002 7. 404 2012 7. .295 2013 7. 1045 2016 8. 393 2002 7. .295 2012 8. 1042 2014 9. 382 2011 7. .295 2008 9. 1036 2005 10. 370 1999 7. .295 1991 10. 1034 2007 10. 370 1992 RUNS SCORED DOUBLES 1. 296 2014 ASSISTS 1. 80 2015 2. 280 2016 1. 610 1990 2. 80 2014 3. 267 2015 2. 573 2000 3. 79 2016 4. 254 2009 3. 565 2002 4. 77 2009 5. 244 2011 4. 518 2001 5. 73 2008 6. 243 2010 5. 512 2003 6. 70 2012 7. 240 1984 6. 507 2012 7. 64 1999 8. 238 2008 7. 486 2008 8. 62 2000 9. 238 1981 8. 471 2009 9. 60 2010 10. 236 1992 9. 464 2006 9. 60 2005 AT BATS GAMES PLAYED TRIPLES 1. 1646 2009 1. 62 2009 1. 28 1986 2. 1546 2015 2. 57 2010 2. 27 1977 3. 1519 2010 3. 56 1990 3. 25 1984 4. 1516 2016 4. 55 2015 4. 22 1988 5. 1462 2008 5. 54 2011 4. 22 1982 6. 1425 2014 5. 54 2002 6. 20 1981 7. 1421 2002 5. 54 1999 7. 18 1987 8. 1398 2011 8. 53 2016 8. 13 2015 9. 1370 2012 8. 53 2014 8. 13 2009 9. 1370 2000 8. 53 2008 8. 53 2005 HOME RUNS STOLEN BASES 1. 47 2011 1. 142 1992 WINS 2. 42 2014 2. 135 1991 1. 43 2010 3. 40 2008 3. 111 1990 2. 41 2009 4. 38 2016 4. 75 2003 3. 37 2011 4. 38 2010 5. 73 1977 4. 35 2014 6. 33 2015 6. 67 2002 5. 34 2015 7. 29 2007 6. 67 1987 5. 34 1990 8. 26 2009 8. 64 1990 7. 32 1986 9. 22 2012 8. 30 2008 10. 16 2013 WALKS 8. 30 1985 10. 13 1999 1. 161 2010 10. 29 1984 2. 154 1992 RUNS BATTED IN 3. 152 2011 1. 274 2014 4. 148 2014 WINNING PERCENTAGE 2. 247 2016 5. 138 2005 1. .846 (22-4) 1974 3. 240 1984 6. 127 1981 2. .754 (43-14) 2010 4. 236 2015 7. 123 2012 3. .705 (24-10) 1981 5. 225 2009 8. 121 2007 4. .699 (32-14) 1986 6. 222 2010 8. 121 1977 5. .685 (37-17) 2011 7. 221 2011 10. 120 2013 6. .661 (41-21) 2009 8. 215 2008 7. .660 (35-18) 2014 8. 215 1981 FIELDING PERCENTAGE 8. .644 (29-16) 1984 10. 199 2012 1. .982 2009 9. .636 (28-16) 2013 2. .976 2011 3. .972 2010 4. .967 2008 5. .965 2014 5. .965 2013 7. .963 2012 8. .962 2015 9. .956 2016 9. .956 2007 2018 Wildcat Softball - 29 ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS

All-NSIC First Team NSIC Pitcher of the Year 1986...... Mary Jena Guenther 2017...... Melanie Alyea 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 1986...... Kristi Govig 2017...... Monique Alyea 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 1985...... Mary Lingelbach 2016...... Melanie Alyea 1985...... Suzy Todd 2016...... Emily Chandler NSIC Player of the Year 1982...... Deb Janssen 2016...... Abbie Hix 2016...... Lexie Loos 1982...... Dee Dee Recic 2016...... Lexie Loos 2015...... Kelcie Bormann NSIC Newcomer of the Year All-District 11 Honorable Mention 2015...... Jordan King 2016...... Morgan Hoeg 1990...... Megan Dolesh 2015...... Lexie Loos 1990...... Jill Gengler 2014...... Sara Scheffert All-CSIC First Team 1990...... Dee Henningson 2014...... Kaiti Williams 1987...... Paula Dolesh 1982...... Linda Prchal 2013...... Kelcie Bormann 1987...... Shell Schumann 1982...... Sue Plumb 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 1986...... Teresa Durbala 2011 ...... Jennifer Radley 1986...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 1985...... Teresa Durbala All-America Second Team 2010...... Jennifer Radley 1984...... Maggie Alberts 2016...... Lexie Loos 2010...... Amy Sandstrom 1984...... Laurie Owens 2009...... Katie Goetzinger 1982...... Cindy Stella Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II 2009...... Amy Sandstrom 1977...... Connie Kunzmann All-America Third Team 2008...... Sam Earleywine 1977...... Lori Mittelstadt 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2008...... Katie Goetzinger 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2008...... Jennifer Radley All-CSIC Honorable Mention 2008...... Amy Sandstrom 1987...... Kristi Govig Daktronics All-America Third Team 2007...... Kristen Humphries 1987...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 2015...... Lexie Loos 2006...... Bre Parks 1986...... Kristi Govig 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2005...... Courtney Schanno 1986...... Mary Lingelbach 2005...... Jackie Harrison 1985...... Carmen Doeschot Daktronics All-America Honorable Mention 2004...... Mackenzie Knoell 1985...... Laurie Owens 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2004...... Katie Johnson 1984...... Carmen Doeschot 2003...... Mackenzie Knoell 1984...... Lori Johnson Louisville Slugger/NFCA 2003...... Mindy Guenin 1982...... Lynn Brandt All-Central Region First Team 2003...... Jessica Hinde 1979...... Vicki Carsey 2016...... Lexie Loos 2002...... Michelle Lewis 1979...... Diana Hall 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2002...... Sarah Herrick 1979...... Lynne Larson 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2001...... Sarah Herrick 1979...... Teri Rademacher 2009...... Katie Goetzinger 2000...... Sarah Herrick 1977...... Vicki Carsey 2000...... Michelle Lewis 1977...... Karen Heeney Louisville Slugger/NFCA 1999...... Sarah Herrick 1977...... Peg Yockey All-Central Region Second Team 1999...... Michelle Lewis 2015...... Lexie Loos All-District 11 First Team 2014...... Kaiti Williams All-NSIC Second Team 1990...... Roni Johnson 2010...... Jennifer Radley 2017...... Katelyn Wobken 1988...... Paula Dolesh 2010...... Amy Sandstrom 2016...... Cassy Miller 1988...... Natalie Highman 2010...... Kassie Nurton 2015...... Kaiti Williams 1988...... Lisa Jacobsen 2009...... Amy Sandstrom 2014...... Kelcie Bormann 1988...... Kathy Nickolite 2014...... Megan Hagemann 1988...... Kris Pestel Daktronics All-Central Region 2014...... Sam O'Brien 1988...... Shell Schumann First Team 2013...... Kaiti Williams 1987...... Kathy Didier 2015...... Lexie Loos 2012...... Kaiti Williams 1987...... Kristi Govig 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2011 ...... Sam Earleywine 1987...... Mary Jean Guenther 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2010...... Sam Earleywine 1987...... Mary Lingelbach 2009...... Katie Goetzinger 2010...... Blaire Kuhl 1986...... Kathy Didier 2009...... Blaire Kuhl 1986...... Teresa Durbala Daktronics All-Central Region 1986...... Mary Lingelbach Second Team All-NSIC Honorable Mention 1986...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz 2014...... Kaiti Williams 2008...... Blaire Kuhl 1985...... Michelle Blomberg 2007...... Karen Hain 1985...... Carmen Doeschot Daktronics All-Central Region 2005...... Bre Parks 1985...... Teresa Durbala Pitcher of the Year 2005...... Whitney Wilczynski 1985...... Mary Jean Guenther 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2003...... Theresa Gurlow 1985...... Laurie Owens 2002...... Missy Paces 1985...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz NAIA All-America First Team 2002...... Mackenzie Knoell 1982...... Lynn Brandt 1986...... Teresa Durbala 1982...... Cindy Stella 1986...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz All-NSIC Gold Glove Team 1985...... Teresa Durbala 2015...... Jordan King All-District 11 Second Team 1983...... Dee Dee Recic 2013...... Kaiti Williams 1990...... Beth Clark 2013...... Kylee Simpson 1990...... Tanya Guppa NAIA All-America Second Team 1990...... Marti Hunt 1985...... Shelle Tomaszkiewicz NSIC Rookie of the Year 1988...... Roni Johnson 2008...... Jennifer Radley 1988...... Kelly Zierke NAIA National Tournament Team 1987...... Michelle Blomberg 1984...... Teresa Durbala 1987...... Shell Schumann 1984...... Cindy Gessmann 2018 Wildcat Softball - 30 ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS

NSIC All-Academic Team NSIC All-Academic Team (cont.) Capital One Academic All-America 2017...... Melanie Alyea 2007...... Karen Hain First Team 2017...... Monique Alyea 2007...... Bre Parks 2016...... Lexie Loos 2017...... Rachel Shumaker 2007...... Kiley Jo Peterson 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2017...... Katelyn Wobken 2007...... Sara Salmen 2017...... Abbie Hix 2007...... Stacy Shonka ESPN The Magazine Academic 2017...... Rylie Vanderveen 2007...... Dawn Spale All-America Second Team 2016...... Melanie Alyea 2006...... Karen Hain 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2016...... Monique Alyea 2006...... Amber Johnson 2016...... Lexie Loos 2006...... Breann Parks Verizon Academic 2016...... Cassy Miller 2006...... Dawn Spale All-America Second Team 2016...... Alyssa Schropp 2006...... Lisa Stewart 2002...... Heather Conley 2016...... Rachel Shumaker 2006...... Haley Thorpe 2016...... Katelyn Wobken 2006...... Emily Voshall Capital One Academic 2016...... Jalyn Zeiss 2006...... Kristina Walker All-District VII First Team 2015...... Kelcie Bormann 2005...... Karen Hain 2016...... Lexie Loos 2015...... Megan Hagemann 2005...... Amber Johnson 2016...... Katelyn Wobken 2015...... Rebecca Kalhorn 2005...... Breann Parks 2015...... Lexie Loos 2015...... Jordan King 2005...... Monica Schulte 2014...... Kaiti Williams 2015...... Lexie Loos 2005...... Lisa Steward 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2015...... Cassy Miller 2005...... Haley Thorpe 2015...... Sara Scheffert 2005...... Emily Voshall ESPN The Magazine Academic 2015...... Kaiti Williams 2005...... Kristina Walker All-District VII First Team 2014...... Kelcie Bormann 2004...... Mindy Guenin 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2014...... Lexie Loos 2004...... Amber Johnson 2014...... Cassy Miller 2004...... Katie Johnson ESPN The Magazine Academic 2014...... Vicki Nielsen 2004...... Mackenzie Knoell All-District VII Second Team 2014...... Sara Scheffert 2004...... Breann Parks 2009...... Katie Goetzinger 2014...... Kylee Simpson 2004...... Lisa Stewart 2014...... Kaiti Williams 2004...... Marie Sturm Verizon Academic 2013...... Vicki Nielsen 2004...... Kristina Walker All-District VII First Team 2013...... Kallee Pfeiffer 2003...... Renae Beckner 2002...... Heather Conley 2013...... Sara Scheffert 2003...... Jessica Hinde 2013...... Kaiti Williams 2003...... Amber Johnson District 11 Academic List 2012...... Kristen Martinson 2003...... Katie Johnson 1987...... Michelle Blomberg 2012...... Vicki Nielsen 2003...... Mackenzie Knoell 1987...... Mary Jean Guenther 2012...... Kassie Nurton 2002...... Renae Beckner 1986...... Teresa Durbala 2012...... Kallee Pfeiffer 2002...... Jennifer Berning 2011 ...... Hanna Engelkamp 2002...... Heather Conley NAIA Scholar Athlete 2011 ...... Katie Goetzinger 2002...... Codi Drieling 1989...... Lisa Jacobsen 2011 ...... Brittany Greenwood 2002...... Sarah Herrick 1989...... Ronda Peck 2011 ...... Blaire Kuhl 2002...... Jessica Hinde 1988...... Lisa Jacobsen 2011 ...... Kassie Nurton 2002...... Mackenzie Knoell 1988...... Ronda Peck 2011 ...... Kallee Pfeiffer 2002...... Missy Paces 1983...... Dee Dee Recic 2010...... Amber Baird 2001...... Carrie Ausdemore 2010...... Sam Earleywine 2001...... Brandi Brockhaus 2010...... Katie Goetzinger 2001...... Heather Conley 2010...... Brittany Greenwood 2001...... Codi Drieling 2010...... Blaire Kuhl 2001...... Kandice Epperson 2010...... Amy Sandstrom 2001...... Sarah Micheel 2009...... Kiley Peterson 2001...... Missy Paces 2009...... Amy Sandstrom 2000...... Jennifer Berning 2009...... Amber Baird 2000...... Heather Conley 2009...... Sam Earleywine 2000...... Codi Drieling 2009...... Katie Goetzinger 2000...... Tara Minnick 2009...... Blaire Kuhl 2000...... Missy Paces 2008...... Kiley Peterson 1999...... Tara Minnick 2008...... Amy Sandstrom

2018 Wildcat Softball - 31 2017 ALL-NSIC SOFTBALL TEAMS

2017 NSIC ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM 2017 NSIC ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM

Name Pos. Yr. School Hometown Name Pos. Yr. School Hometown Sarah Kennedy SS Sr. Augustana Bettendorf, Iowa Lexy Pederson RHP Jr. Augustana Mason City, Iowa Shannon Petersen C So. Augustana Edina, Minn. Jessica Burlingame CF So. Bemidji State Andover, Minn. Jessica Yost RHP Sr. Bemidji State Bemidji, Minn. Angie Roberts RF Sr. Bemidji State Andover, Minn. Natalie Wright 2B Jr. Minn. Duluth Forest Lake, Minn. Liz Jarosz 1B Sr. CSP Chippewa Falls, Wis. Amber Kral 1B Fr. Minnesota St. Wellman, Iowa Brieann Backes RHP So. Mary Minot, N.D. Jessica Meidl CF Jr. Minnesota St. Lakeville, Minn. Colleen Crutchﬁ eld C/3B Jr. Mary Oregon City, Ore. McKenzie Paap LF So. Minnesota St. Excelsior, Minn. Taylor Mendez 1B Sr. Mary Los Banos, Calif. Coley Ries RHP Sr. Minnesota St. Eagle Lake , Minn. Hannah Schmoll CF Jr. Minn. Duluth Grand Rapids, Minn. Jordan Grant CF Sr. Minot State Adelanto, Calif. Kerrigan Hoshaw DP So. Sioux Falls Apple Valley, Minn. Becky Smith SS Jr. Minn. Duluth Long Lake, Minn. Melanie Alyea 1B Sr. Wayne State Phelan, Calif. Libby Bemis RHP Jr. Minnesota St. Osceola, Iowa Monique Alyea 3B Sr. Wayne State Phelan, Calif. Carly Esselman RF Fr. Minnesota St. Farmington, Minn. Jordyn Kleman RHP Fr. Winona State LaCrosse, Wis. Ashley Thell 2B Sr. Minnesota St. Foley, Minn. McKenna Larsen P/U Jr. Winona State Octonto Falls, Wis. Sydney Nieveen 1B So. Sioux Falls Lincoln, Neb. Ali Nowak U Jr. Winona State New Berlin, Wis. Sam Flack 2B Jr. SMSU Cottage Grove, Minn. Lani Van Zyl SS So. Winona State Fort Dodge, Iowa Abby Bunnell CF Sr. St. Cloud Maple Grove, Minn. Jessica Goerger 1B Sr. St. Cloud Mankato, Minn. 2017 NSIC Player of the Year Sarah Kennedy, Senior, Augustana Riley Kruel SS Sr. Upper Iowa Horicon, Wis. Katelyn Wobken C Jr. Wayne State Scribner, Neb. 2017 NSIC Pitcher of the Year Sam McLean 2B Jr. Winona State Crystal Lake, Ill. Coley Ries, Junior, Minnesota State Mariah Schultz LF Jr. Winona State Lewiston, Minn. 2017 NSIC Newcomer of the Year Lexy Pederson, Junior, Augustana 2017 NSIC Coach of the Year Lori Meyer, Minnesota State 2017 NSIC Freshman of the Year Jordyn Kleman, Freshman, Winona State

2017 NSIC GOLD GLOVE TEAM

Name Pos. Yr. School Hometown Jessica Yost RHP Sr. Bemidji State Bemidji, Minn. Cori Kennedy C So. Minnesota St. West Concord, Minn. Melanie Alyea 1B Sr. Wayne State Phelan, Calif. Natalie Wright 2B Jr. Minn. Duluth Forest Lake, Minn. Kennady Thompson 3B Fr. Northern State Omaha, Neb. Lani Van Zyl SS So. Winona State Fort Dodge, Iowa McKenzie Paap LF So. Minnesota St. Excelsior, Minn. Hannah Schmoll CF Jr. Minn. Duluth Grand Rapids, Minn. Rebecca Harps RF Sr. St. Cloud Yupicia, Calif.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 32 2017 NORTHERN SUN SOFTBALL

2017 FINAL NSIC STANDINGS CONFERENCE OVERALL PAST NSIC W L T Pct. W L T Pct. CHAMPIONS Minnesota State * # ^ $ ! 28 2 .933 64 7 .901 2017 Minnesota State Winona State ^ 27 3 .900 51 13 .797 2016 Minnesota State Augustana ^ 21 5 .808 40 16 .714 2015 Augustana Minnesota Duluth 18 10 .643 35 20 .636 2014 Minnesota State St. Cloud State 15 11 .577 32 23 .582 2013 Minnesota State Bemidji State 14 12 .538 28 19 .596 Minnesota Duluth Sioux Falls 16 14 .533 30 28 .517 2012 Augustana 2011 Augustana Southwest Minn. State 14 14 .500 23 23 .500 2010 Augustana Minot State 15 15 .500 25 22 .532 2009 SW Minnesota State Northern State 14 15-1 .483 29 26-1 .527 2008 SW Minnesota State U-Mary 14 16 .467 20 35 .364 2007 SW Minnesota State Upper Iowa 11 19 .367 19 33 .365 Winona State Concordia-St. Paul 8 22 .267 16 35 .314 2006 SW Minnesota State Wayne State 5 21 .192 11 39 .220 2005 Winona State MSU Moorhead 5 25 .167 12 37 .245 2004 SW Minnesota State Minnesota Crookston 2 23-1 .096 12 35-1 .260 2003 Minnesota-Duluth Winona State * NSIC Regular Season Champion 2002 Minnesota-Duluth # NSIC Tournament Champion 2001 Concordia-St. Paul ^ NCAA Central Region Tournament Qualiﬁ er $ NCAA Central Super Region Qualiﬁ er ! NCAA D2 National Champion

The 2010 Wayne State College softball team captured the school's ﬁ rst-ever NSIC Tourna- ment title. One week later, the Wildcats hosted and won the NCAA Central Regional Tourna- ment and advanced to the Super Regional at Metro State ﬁ nishing with a school record 43 wins.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 33 THE NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

From its modest origin as a six-team alliance over eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affi liation in NCAA Division II. The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Au- gustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well. In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979. Before NSIC affi liates became certifi ed for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1995, its member institutions fi lled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualifi ed student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships. The NSIC celebrates its 83rd season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 16 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of seven consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 fi nish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that NCAA record win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the fi rst team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to captured a fi fth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. Then in 2012, the Golden Bears again made a late season and championship match surge as they defeated Tampa 3-2 after trailing 0-2 to win their sixth straight NCAA DII Volleyball National Championship. In 2013 Concordia-St. Paul won the NSIC regular season title, but was defeated in the NSIC Tournament Championship by Minnesota Duluth. But from there the Golden Bears ripped off six straight NCAA postseason wins, extending their streak to 42, on their way to a 3-0 sweep of BYU-Hawaii to win another NCAA National Championship. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a fi eld of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later, in 2010, the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the fi rst NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by fi nishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All fi ve Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the fi rst cross country national championship in NSIC history. After multiple runnerup fi nishes, the St. Cloud State Huskies fi nally captured the national championship in wrestling in 2015 and repeated again in 2016. The Augustana men’s basketball team won their fi rst-ever NCAA Division II national title in 2016 for the league’s 16th national championship. The NSIC has also had 10 athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award on 12 occasions. Earning the award were Leisa McClintock (Wayne State, Volleyball, 2015), Tavia Rutherford (USF, Golf, 2015) Claire Sames (SMSU, Volleyball, 2014), Kara Pioske (Concordia-St. Paul, Volleyball 2013), Billy Brockmueller (Sioux Falls, Cross Country 2012, 2014 & IDTF 2014), Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012 & 2013), Cody Lens- ing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010). Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advan- tages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future. (By Larry Scott & Nick Kornder)

2018 Wildcat Softball - 34 SOFTBALL LETTERWINNERS

Kim Abbott, 1978 Carrie Fink, 1996 Dorothy Judsen, 1974 Cheryl Abts, 1979 Cheryl Finke, 1974 Becca Kalhorn, 2014-15 Linda Adamski, 1976-77-78 Alesha Finkey, 2010 Cyndi Karrick, 1988 Maggie Alberts, 1981-82-83-84 Jena Flesner, 1992-93 Becky Kelley, 1976-77 Mindy Alt, 1995 Lori Foster, 1993-94 Kris Killeas, 1977 Melanie Alyea, 2014-15-16-17 Deborah Freeman, 1977 Jordan King, 2012-13-14-15 Monique Alyea, 2014-15-16-17 Connie French, 1981 Alyssa Kirsch, 2009 Heidi Anderson, 1985-86 Ann Fulkerson, 1972-73-74 Kerianne Kluge, 1987 Carrie Ausdemore, 1998-99-00-01 Tanya Gappa, 1989-90 Mackenzie Knoell, 2001-02-03-04 Amber Baird, 2008-09-10 Theresa Garlow, 2001-02-03-04 Denise Kommes, 1990-91 Linda Barris, 1977 Barb Gemberling, 1983 Kris Krigbaum, 1995-96-97 Ann Bauer, 1987-88 Jill Gengler, 1990-91-92-93 Deb Krueger, 1975 Renae Beckner, 2001-02-03 Mary Gerken, 1972-73-74-75 Kim Kubert, 1995 Kelli Benes, 2008 Amy Gesche, 1998 Blaire Kuhl, 2008-09-10-11 Bonnie Benz, 1973 Cindy Gessman, 1981-82-83-84 Connie Kunzmann, 1977 Jennifer Berning, 1999-00-01-02 Carla Gilbertson, 1989-90-91-92 Lynne Larson, 1978-79-80-81 Susan Binneboese, 1978 Jodie Gilﬁ llan, 1988-89-90-91 Deb Laughlin, 1976 Tammy Blackburn, 1982 Deb Glaser, 1976 Sarah Lee, 1993-94 Pam Blatchford, 1978 Katie Goetzinger, 2008-09-10-11 Tina Lehman, 1995-96-97-98 Bobbi Blockhage, 1974 Bryanna Goldsmith, 2013 Pat Lenihan, 1977-78-79-80 Michelle Blomberg, 1985-86-87 Sarah Gottschalk, 2008-09-10-11 Michelle Lewis, 1999-00-01-02 Linda Bode, 1985 Kristi Govig, 1984-85-86-87 Mary Lingelbach, 1984-85-86-87 Deb Bodenstedt, 1977 Brittany Greenwood, 2009-10-11-12 Maryellen Livingston, 1993-94-95-96 Jenn Boothby, 2005 Donna Grote, 1978-79 Barb Longacre, 1973 Kelcie Bormann, 2012-13-14-15 Mindy Guenin, 2003-04 Lexie Loos, 2013-14-15-16 Lynn Brandt, 1979-80-81 Mary Jean Guenther, 1984-85-86-87 Angie Louck, 1995-96-97 Patty Brasel, 1982 Megan Hagemann, 2012-13-14-15 Donna Lueders, 1976-77-78-79 Jordyn Breitbarth, 2017 Karen Hain, 2004-05-06-07 Sarah Macias, 2013-14-15-16 Stephanie Brewster, 2002-03 Diana Hall, 1978-79 Angie Martinez, 2001 Brandi Brockhaus, 2000-01 Ann Hamling, 1979 Kristen Martinson, 2011-12 Tonya Brouillette, 2000 Sherri Harpoole, 1972-73 Slone Masters, 2011 Lori Cadwell, 1981 Jordan Harris, 2011-12 Deb McCarter, 1975-76 Vicki Carsey, 1977-78-79-80 Michelle Harris, 1992 Jennifer McGowen, 1991 Emily Chandler, 2016-17 Jackie Harrison, 2002-03-04-05 Sarah Micheel, 1998-99-00-01 Susan Chevalier, 1978 Denise Hatﬁ eld, 1984 Cassy Miller, 2013-14-15-16 Jane Clark, 1973 Natalie Hauschild, 2011 Janet Miller, 1973 Mary Beth Clark, 1989-90 Karen Heeney, 1976-77-78-79 Renee Miller, 1993 Marla Clites, 1977-78-79-80 Lana Heins, 1982 Tara Minnick, 1997-98-99-00 Angela Collings, 1984 Jan Hemer, 1976 Tara Colwell, 1992 Anne Henggeler, 1998 Heather Conley, 1999-00-01-02 Dee Henningsen, 1990-91-92-93 Heather Cook, 2011 Neely Herman, 1995-97 Eva Coons, 1988-89-90-91 Sarah Herrick, 1999-00-01-02 Cathy Curtis, 1975-76 Natalie Highman, 1986-87-88-89 Kathy Curtis, 2014 Julane Hill, 1973 Kathy Didier, 1985-86-87 Jessica Hinde, 2000-01-02-03 Carmen Doeschot, 1982-83-84-85 Abbie Hix, 2016-17 Karen Doeschot, 1976-77-78 Morgan Hoeg, 2016 Megan Dolesh, 1990-91 Shantel Hoelscher, 1997-98 Paula Dolesh, 1985-86-87-88 Michele Hogan, 2010 Lisa Draper, 1981 Nataliah Hopkins, 2017 Codi Drieling, 1999-00-01-02 Tiffani Housh, 2012-13-14-15 Rachel Dukich, 2011 Liz Hullinger, 2009 Teresa Durbala, 1983-84-85-86 Kristen Humphries, 2007 Carol Durkee, 1982 Marti Hunt, 1990-91-92-93 Aeriell Earleywine, 2010-11 Sarah Hunter, 2017 Samantha Earleywine, 2008-09-10-11 Lisa Jacobsen, 1986-87-88-89 Becky Egli, 1996 Deb Janssen, 1980-81-82-83 Hannah Engelkamp, 2008-09-10-11 Wendi Jimmerson, 1995 Kandi Epperson, 2000-01 Amber Johnson, 2002-03-05-06 Katie Johnson, 2002-03-04 Jennifer Radley (2008-11) played on Melissa Ernst, 1997-98 all three NCAA Tournament teams Brittini Farley, 2013 Lori Johnson, 1981-82-83-84 Caitlin Fehringer, 2015-16 Patricia Johnson, 1979 and is Wayne State's single season Renee Fernau, 1979 Roni Johnson, 1987-88-89-90 (16) and career leader (39) in home Lesa Finger, 1984 Julie Jones, 1975-76-77 runs along with career walks (101).

2018 Wildcat Softball - 35 SOFTBALL LETTERWINNERS

Lori Mittelstadt, 1976-77 Valerie Robinson, 2007-08 Stacey Topf, 1993-94 Tori Moser, 1989 Alexandra Ross, 1991-92-93-94 Barb Tunink, 1976 Jamie Munoz, 2013 Michelle Rowe, 1995-96 Jenifer Umbach, 1991-92-93-94 Katie New, 1999-00-01-02 Caitlin Rowland, 2006-07 Jennifer Urbanski, 1995-96-97 Kathy Nickolite, 1988 Natalie Ruechel, 2011 Sara Van Hammond, 1997 Jenny Nieland, 1992-93-94 Sara Salmen, 2007 Riley Vanderveen, 2016-17 Kim Nielsen, 1998-99-00 Dani Sandel, 2011-12 Brooke Vollmer, 2009-10 Vicki Nielsen, 2011-12-13-14 Amy Sandstrom, 2007-08-09-10 Emily Voshall, 2005-06 Allison Niemeier, 2017 Suzy Scheef, 1973-74-75-76 Emily Walker, 2008 Carol North, 1973-74 Sara Scheffert, 2012-13-14-15 Kristina Walker, 2004-05-06 Alaina Novotny, 2008 Alex Schmidt, 2012-13-14-15 Mikelle Waller, 1988-89-90 Meg Nueberger, 1994-95 Stephanie Schmidt, 2012 Robin Walsh, 1977-78-79-80 Kassie Nurton, 2010-11-12 Martha Schrick, 1973 Sue Walter, 1983 Jan Nyquist, 1972-73-74 Alyssa Schropp, 2014-15-16-17 Cassandra Ward, 2007 Sam O'Brien, 2013-14-15-16 Monica Schulte, 2005 Betsy Wegner, 1994-95-96-97 Mary O'Connor, 1972 Shell Schumann, 1986-87-88-89 Angie Wichman, 1998 Becky Olsen, 1974 Mandy Schwedhelm, 1999 Angela Wilbur, 1987-88 Jennifer Ostrem, 1995-96-97-98 Sue Sextro, 1982 Whitney Wilczynski, 2002-03-04-05 Laurie Owens, 1982-83-84-85 Courtney Shanno, 2004-05 Jan Wild, 1973 Missy Paces, 1999-00-01-02 Kelly Sheaff, 1992 Kaiti Williams, 2012-13-14-15 Breann Parks, 2004-05-06-07 Stacy Shonka, 2005-06-07 Katelyn Wobken, 2015-16-17 Claudia Paulson, 1973 Rachel Shumaker, 2015-16-17 Shelby Wobken, 2013-14-15-16 Ronda Peck, 1986-87-88-89 Kylee Simpson,2013-14 Peg Yockey, 1976-77-78 Chris Penne, 1983 Anne Slahn, 1996 Jalyn Zeiss, 2016 Kris Pestel, 1988-89 Sue Southwick, 1982 Kelly Zierke, 1986-87-88 Kiley Peterson, 2006-07-08-09 Dawn Spale, 2006-07 Kallee Pfeiffer, 2010-11-12-13 Mary Steinaner, 1974 Note,Year listed is for the spring se- Susan Plumb, 1979-80-81-82 Cindy Stella, 1979-80-81-82 mester of that academic school year Darla Pottebaum, 1988-89 Jenna Stewart, 2017 (i.e. - 2010 is for the 2009-10 year). Linda Prchal, 1979-80-82 Lisa Stewart, 2003-04-05-06 Ashley Prettyman, 2012 Kimberly Stigge, 1994-95 Amy Radcliffe, 1997-98 Marilyn Strate, 1977-78-79-81 Teri Rademacher, 1977-78-79-80 Ellie Studer, 1976 Jennifer Radley, 2008-09-10-11 Laura Stuerman, 1987-88-89-90 Lori Rath, 1987-88-89 Marie Sturm, 2004 Jenny Raveling, 2006 Sherry Telschaw, 1982-83 Deanna Recic, 1980-81-82-83 Michelle Thille, 2013-14 Jodi Reeder, 1998 Haley Thorpe, 2005-06 Michelle Reinhardt, 1991-92-93-94 Deb Thurness, 1975-76 Erica Reitz, 2005-06 Lori Tienken, 1973-74 Jenny Reuland, 1991-92-93 Laura Tilley, 1997-98 Kelly Rich, 1986 Suzanne Todd, 1982-83-84-85 Rachel Robins, 2006 Shelle Lau Tomaszkiewicz, 1984-85-86-87

Amy Sandstrom (2007-10) is Wayne State's all-time leader in career hits (257), runs scored (154) and at bats (769). The Mil- lard North graduate closed her career helping WSC win the 2010 Central Region title while advancing to Super Regionals.

2018 Wildcat Softball - 36 PAST NCAA TOURNAMENT TEAMS

2009 NCAA Division II Central Regional 1st team to qualify for NCAA Tournament / 41-21

2010 NCAA Division II 2010 NCAA Division II Super Regional Central Region #1 champion 43-14 record

2011 NCAA Division II Central Regional 37-17 record 2018 Wayne State College Softball Team Front Row - Kneeling (L-R): Jenna Stewart, Jordyn Breitbarth, Rachel Shumaker, Katelyn Wob- ken and Taylor Menard. Middle Row - (L-R): Annie Grammer, Brittaney Benavidez, Alyx Hagen, Ashley Hernandez, Raquel Penke and Sarah Hunter. Back Row - Standing (L-R): Baylee Rial, Maddie Moser, Riley Vanderveen, Allison Niemeier, Emily Chandler and Abbie Hix.