SSOFTBALLOFTBALL 2019 CRUSOFTBALL 1 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 1 CCRUSADERRUSADEROOATHATH The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed a Student-Athlete Oath for the 2009-2010 academic and athletic year. The oath outlines the expectations accepted by all UMHB Student-Athletes and also details the pride those student- athletes feel to be a part of Cru Athletics. Student-athletes began using the oath for the fi rst time in the fall of 2009 and it became a prominent and permanent part of the UMHB Student- Athlete experience. The Cru Student-Athlete Oath is listed below: The Crusader Oath As Crusader Student-Athletes we pledge to: Pursue excellence in the classroom and in competition; Support our fellow student-athletes and other members of the Crusader student body; Be fair, open, and honest; holding ourselves to highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity; Be positive role models within our community; Glorify Christ through our actions and abilities; Honor and embrace the privilege of wearing Purple, White, and Gold. Wherever we go and forever, we represent the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Go CRU! 2 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 2 CRUSOFTBALL CCRUSADERRUSADERSSOFTBALLOFTBALL Table of Contents UMHB Quick Facts Student-Athlete Oath .....................................................2 Location ..........................................................Belton, Texas Contents & Quick Facts...................................................3 Enrollment ....................................................................3,300 Head Coach Larry Hennig .............................................4 Founded .........................................................................1845 Assistant Coach Melissa Maler ...................................5 Nickname .................................................................The Cru 2019 UMHB Roster ...........................................................6 Colors ...............................................Purple, Gold & White Cru Returners ......................................................................7 President ................................................Dr. Randy O’Rear Cru Newcomers ................................................................12 Director of Athletics .................................. Randy Mann UMHB Sports Medicine ................................................18 Athletics Phone .......................................(254) 295-4618 2018 Stats ...........................................................................19 UMHB Administration ..................................................20 Head Coach ...................................................Larry Hennig This is UMHB ......................................................................21 Alma Mater .................................Sam Houston State ‘73 2019 UMHB Schedule ...................................................22 UMHB Record ........................................209-130 (9th Yr.) Overall Record ...................................728-333 (189h Yr.) Credits Assistant Coach ......................................... Melissa Maler The 2019 UMHB Softball Program is a publication of Lettermen Ret./Lost ................................................10/10 the UMHB Sports Information Offi ce. Photos provided Starters Ret./Lost ..........................................................4/5 by David Morris, Andrew Zavoina, the NCAA and the 2018 Record ..........................................29-14 (22-8 ASC) UMHB Sports Information Department. Stadium ....................................................Dee Dillon Field Capacity ............................................................................ 400 You can follow the UMHB Softball Team on the In- Sports Information ......................................... Jon Wallin ternet all season long. Visit www.cruathletics.com SID Phone ..................................................(254) 295-4611 and follow our social media accounts. SID Fax .........................................................(254) 295-4274 SID Address ............................................UMHB Box 8363 ..................................................................900 College Street .....................................................................Belton, TX 76513 ............................................................ Sarah Harborth, Asst. .........................................................................(254) 295-5585 .........................................................................(254) 295-4274 ...................................................................... UMHB Box 8010 ..................................................................900 College Street .....................................................................Belton, TX 76513 CruSports @CruSoftball @CruSports @CruSports CRUSOFTBALL 3 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 3 CCOACHOACHHHENNIGENNIG Larry Hennig has guided the Cru to a 209-130 overall record and a 135-60 mark in ASC West Division play in seven seasons as UMHB’s head coach. Hennig led the Cru to back-to-back ASC West Division titles and also shared ASC West Division Coaching Staff of the Year honors in each of his fi rst two seasons at the helm. Hennig became the head softball coach at UMHB in August of 2010. Hennig comes to UMHB from Temple College, where he started the Leopard softball program 12 years ago. Hennig guided TC to a 519-203 record in those 12 seasons and he coached the Leopards to eight conference championships and three NJCAA National Tournament appearances. He coached 17 All-Americans during his tenure at TC and ranks among the top 25 active softball coaches in the NJCAA in career coaching victories. Hennig was named NFCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2006 after the Leopards were ranked #1 in the nation for four weeks. Hennig graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1973 with a degree in education. He earned his Master’s of Education from Tarleton State University in 1988 and also completed his Mid-Management Certifi cation and Superintendent Certifi cation at Tarleton State. Hennig also earned an Associate’s Degree from McLennan Community College in 1971 and he was a baseball letterman for the Highlanders. Hennig also spent eight years as the principal of Troy Middle School prior to joining Temple College. He coached football and taught world history at Temple High School from 1980-1988 and was the head baseball coach at Temple High for fi ve years. Hennig and his wife, Kathy, have one daughter. 4 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 4 CRUSOFTBALL CCOACHOACHMMALERALER Melissa Maler was named the Assistant Coach for the Uni- versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor softball team in July 2015. Maler joins the Cru after spending the previous nine seasons as an assistant softball coach at West High School. The Lady Trojans won six district championships and appeared in four state tournaments during her tenure. Maler also coached volleyball and basketball during her time at West. Maler is a 2005 graduate of Baylor University and she was a two-year letter winner and starter for the Baylor softball team. She played for two NCAA Tournament qualifi ers with the Bears and her game-winning double against North Carolina as a junior gave Baylor the fi rst NCAA postseason victory in the history of the Bears softball program. Maler was also an All-American softball player at Tem- ple College. She played for two Texas Junior College Northern Conference Champions under Hennig with the Leopards. Maler is a native of West and has two daughters, Avery and Tagen. CRUSOFTBALL 5 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 5 TTEAMEAMRROSTEROSTER 2018 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Softball Roster No. Name Pos. Cl.-Exp. B/T Hometown (Previous School) 1 Jacqueline Kay P/UTL Fr.-HS R/R Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown) 2 Kasi Cummings INF Sr.-3L R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 3 Alexis Galvan OF Fr.-HS R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 4 Morgan Benge C/INF Fr.-HS R/R Van, Texas (Van) 5 Taygan Landrey OF Fr.-HS L/R Round Rock, Texas (Cedar Ridge) 6 Jessica Picou OF Sr.-1L L/R Trenton, Texas (Trenton/Crowder Coll.) 8 Emily Bounds C Sr.-1L R/R Moody, Texas (Moody/Sam Houston St.) 9 Ashley Estrada OF So.-1L R/R Waco, Texas (University) 10 Jessi Ives INF Fr.-HS R/R Palestine, Texas (Slocum) 11 Camryn Rucker P So.-1L R/R Elkhart, Texas (Elkhart) 12 Kourtney Cummings OF Sr.-3L R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 13 Hannah Wolfe P/INF Jr.-1L R/R Robinson, Texas (Robinson/Houston) 14 Skylar Cooper P/OF Fr.-HS R/R Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park 15 Karen Crane P Jr.-TR L/L Grand Saline, Texas (Fruitvale/UTD) 16 Bayleigh Grogan P Fr.-HS R/R Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley) 17 Annabel Anderson OF Fr-HS R/R Midlothian, Texas (Midlothian) 19 Avery Kelly INF Jr.-2L R/R Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown) 21 Milly Cesare INF Fr.-HS L/R Frisco, Texas (Centennial) 22 Allie Dalle INF So.-1L R/R Austin, Texas (Lake Travis) 23 Kathryn Reed P Fr.-HS R/R Axtell, Texas (Axtell) 24 Taylor Hewlett INF Jr.-TR R/R Houston, Texas (Langham Creek/Clarendon) 25 CeCe Darilek P Jr.-2L L/L Shiner, Texas (Shiner) 6 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 6 CRUSOFTBALL CCRURURRETURNERSETURNERS #8 EMILY BOUNDS SENIOR, CATCHER, R/R, MOODY, TEXAS 2018: Third Team All-ASC … started in all 43 games … batted .312 with 43 hits … slammed 11 doubles with one triple and 19 RBI … scored 13 runs … fi elded .978 with 150 putouts and 26 assists … caught 10 base runners stealing. Emily is studying biology at UMHB and hopes to become a physician. She partic- ipated in cross country,