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QUICK FACTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Location ______________ Rohnert Park, Calif INTRO 2008 REVIEW 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 2009 Schedule _______________ 2 2008 Results _________________ 15 Athletics Phone __________ (707) 664-2358 2009 Season Preview __________ 3 2008 Statistics _______________ 16 Athletics Fax _____________ (707) 664-4104 2008 CCAA Review ___________ 17 President ___________ Dr. Ruben Armiñana COACHES Director of Athletics ____________ Bill Fusco Head Coach Jaime Wallin _______ 4 2008 CCAA Stat Leaders________ 18 Faculty Athletic Rep. ______Dr. Duane Dove Assistant Coaches ___________4-5 HISTORY Home Facility __________ Seawolf Diamond MEET THE SEAWOLVES All-Time Honors ______________ 19 Enrollment ______________________ 8,274 2009 Roster _________________ 6 Yearly Leaders _____________20-21 Founded _______________________ 1961 Student-Athlete Bios ________7-14 Individual Records __________22-23 Colors_________Navy, Columbia Blue, White Jessica Abelia ______________________7 Game Records _______________ 24 Conference _____________________CCAA Janelle Arnold _____________________7 National Affiliation ________NCAA Division II Alexandra Barenchi _________________7 Yearly Team Statistics __________ 24 Head Coach _______________ Jaime Wallin Simone Brandalise __________________7 Year-By-Year Records __________ 25 Coach’s Phone ___________ (707) 664-4054 Ashley Britton ______________________8 Nicole Cordova _____________________8 Coaching Records ____________ 25 Record at SSU _____________69-104 (3 yrs) Danielle D’Eccliss ___________________9 Post-Season Results ___________ 25 Assistant Coaches _______ Josh Musselman, Ashley Eisemann ___________________9 Tournament Results ___________ 26 Mandy Loushin, Erika Campbell, Mike Coate Lindsay Emmel _____________________9 No-Hit History _______________ 26 2008 Record _____________________ 16-36 Carli Feuerbach ___________________10 2008 CCAA Record _____________3-27 (9th) Nikki Jaime ______________________10 All-Time Roster _______________ 27 Courtney James ___________________10 Letterwinners Ret/Lost _____________10/9 Kayla Ledford _____________________10 INFORMATION Starters Ret/Lost ___________________4/5 Danielle Lowe ____________________11 CCAA Information ____________ 29 NCAA Appearances __________________ 3 Brittany Martinez __________________11 Opponent History ____________ 30 1982, 1995, 2007 Skylynn Myers ____________________11 Megan Ochylski ___________________12 Opponent Information ________ 31 Brittany Reynolds __________________12 Department Information _______ 32 Sports Info. Director ______Brandon Bronzan Ashley Sardina ____________________12 Sports Info. Phone ________ (707) 664-2358 Jesse Talaugon ____________________13 Media Information ____________ 33 Sports Info. Fax ___________ (707) 664-3291 Tracy Webster _____________________13 Sonoma State Information ____34-35 E-Mail _____ [email protected] Brittany Williams __________________13 Corporate Sponsors ___________ 36 Website _____ www.sonomaseawolves.com Stephanie Zwetschke _______________14 Credits The 2009 Sonoma State Softball media guide was written and designed by Associate Athletics Direc- tor/Sports Information Director Brandon Bronzan. Photography by Katie Burroughs, Brandon Bron- zan, Mike Palia, and Alex Martin. Copies of the softball media guide can be pur- chased for $5. Send check, made payable to SSU Athletics, to: SSU Sports Information 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 On the Cover Sonoma State seniors Lindsay Emmel and Nicole Cordova. A redshirt last season, Emmel hopes to return to the form that saw her earn All-West Region honors as a junior in 2007. Cordova batted .309 last season on her way to Second Team All- CCAA honors as a catcher. sonomaseawolves.com Your one stop source for all things Seawolf. 009 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time Fri-Feb. 6 Central Washington$ Turlock, Calif. 2:30 pm Fri-Feb. 6 Davis & Elkins$ Turlock, Calif. 5:00 pm Sat-Feb. 7 Humboldt State$ Turlock, Calif. 10:00 am Sat-Feb. 7 Cal State Stanislaus$ Turlock, Calif. 2:45 pm Sun-Feb. 8 Cal State Dominguez Hills$ Turlock, Calif. 9:00 am Sun-Feb. 8 Montana State-Billings$ Turlock, Calif. 11:15 am Fri-Feb. 13 Cal State Dominguez Hills* Carson, Calif. 1:00 pm Sat-Feb. 14 Cal State Dominguez Hills* Carson, Calif. 12:00 pm Fri-Feb. 20 Humboldt State* Arcata, Calif. 1:00 pm Sat-Feb. 21 Humboldt State* Arcata, Calif. 12:00 pm Tue-Feb. 24 NOTRE DAME de NAMUR SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Fri-Feb. 27 CHICO STATE* SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sat-Feb. 28 CHICO STATE* SEAWOLF FIELD 12:00 pm Tue-Mar. 3 CAL STATE EAST BAY SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Fri-Mar. 6 UC SAN DIEGO* SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sat-Mar. 7 UC SAN DIEGO* SEAWOLF FIELD 11:00 am Fri-Mar. 13 GRAND CANYON& SEAWOLF FIELD 9:00 am Fri-Mar. 13 CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY& SEAWOLF FIELD 11:00 am Sat-Mar. 14 CHICO STATE& SEAWOLF FIELD 11:00 am Sat-Mar. 14 GRAND CANYON& SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sun-Mar. 15 CHICO STATE& SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sun-Mar. 15 CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY& SEAWOLF FIELD 3:00 pm Fri-Mar. 20 Cal State Stanislaus* Turlock, Calif. 1:00 pm Sat-Mar. 21 Cal State Stanislaus* Turlock, Calif. 12:00 pm Fri-Mar. 27 Cal State Monterey Bay* Seaside, Calif. 1:00 pm Sat-Mar. 28 Cal State Monterey Bay* Seaside, Calif. 12:00 pm Fri-Apr. 3 Notre Dame de Namur% Turlock, Calif. 12:15 pm Fri-Apr. 3 Grand Canyon% Turlock, Calif. 2:15 pm Fri-Apr. 3 Hawaii Pacific% Turlock, Calif. 8:15 pm Sat-Apr. 4 Chaminade% Turlock, Calif. 4:00 pm Sat-Apr. 4 Dixie State% Turlock, Calif. 6:15 pm Sun-Apr. 5 Tournament of Champions% Turlock, Calif. tba Tue-Apr. 7 CHAMINADE SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Fri-Apr. 10 ACADEMY OF ART SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Fri-Apr. 17 CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO* SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sat-Apr. 18 CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO* SEAWOLF FIELD 11:00 am Fri-Apr. 24 SAN FRANCISCO STATE* SEAWOLF FIELD 1:00 pm Sat-Apr. 25 SAN FRANCISCO STATE* SEAWOLF FIELD 12:00 pm Apr. 30-May 2 CCAA Championships Stockton, Calif. tba May 8-10 NCAA West Regionals tba tba May 15-16 NCAA Super Regionals tba tba May 21-25 NCAA Division II World Series Salem, Virg. tba $ Mizuno Best of the West Invitational; % Mizuno Tournament of Champions; & Seawolves Invitational Q&A WITH COACH WALLIN Due to injuries and an extremely young surprise team in the conference. Our pitch- than at any point in her career. Offensively roster, last year’s team had its struggles. ing staff could be one of the strongest. Plus she is swinging a hot bat in practice right Does that performance provide any we are much more athletic than in the past. now. She is more determined than ever to added motivation for the 2009 squad? go out on top! Kayla Ledford is also feeling What newcomers do you expect to make very comfortable at second base. She has On some levels, yes certainly. I think there an impression on fans right away? good hands, great range and is playing are many individuals on this team who did with a lot of confidence. I expect her to put not play, had their season cut short or were There are a few newcomers who will stand up bigger numbers offensively this year as not capable of performing at a high level for out very quickly, the first being freshman well. a good portion of last year who are espe- pitcher Brittany Reynolds. Reynolds was the cially motivated this year. But, I also believe two-time Pitcher of the Year in the Marmon- Talk about this year’s odd schedule ( 14 this is an entirely different team, wanting te League in Ventura County. She’s 5’11” and away games then 18 home games then to perform in 2009 without the baggage of she can just flat out bring the heat! Jessica 16 away games then 12 home games). last year. Abelia is another newcomer who will make an immediate impact both offensively and I wanted to minimize traveling this year as You’ve brought in quite a few new play- defensively. Jessica is a five-tool player – she much as possible. We play the end of the ers. What are some of the challenges of possesses speed, arm strength, can hit for conference schedule at home which will fielding such a youthful squad against average and power, and is a very sure-hand- be helpful for the playoff push. The first 14 the veteran teams of the CCAA? ed defensive player. As a freshman she will games will be a challenge. Turlock followed start at shortstop and hit in the top of the by two long road trips to Carson and Arcata Again, it comes down to experience when batting order. Lastly, Stephanie Zwetschke, to play two of the strongest opponents in playing in this conference. We will have a junior college transfer from College of the our conference – it will certainly introduce one returning player in the same position Siskiyous, brings a very powerful bat to the the new faces on the team to the confer- this year, Brittany Williams, who will pitch line up. She led the state in home runs and ence very quickly. At this point, the team is and play first base. In addition, Nicole RBI with 14 and 77, respectively. Zwetschke very excited to start playing games, so no Cordova will be transitioning to the outfield, joined us this spring and is recovering from matter which location – home or away, we Kayla Ledford will be playing second base an injury, but once she gets going, look out! will be ready. only (unlike last year when she played However, we can add a number of other multiple positions) and Simone Brandalise names to this category – Alex Barenchi, Anything else you’d like to add? will play centerfield full time and provide Brittany Martinez, Sky Myers – this will be an depth in the circle. I am confident they will exciting group to watch! I didn’t get a chance to mention some very all flourish in these new roles. We are also important names that are worth discussing.