2014 Owens CC Express Softball Media Guide by Owens Express Athletics

2014 Owens Express Softball Media Guide

OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL

Table of Contents GENERAL

FRESHMEN CLASS

RECORD BOOK

3 - 2014 Schedule 4 - Team Photo 5 - Numerical/Alphabetical Roster 6 - Picture Roster 7-9 - 2013 Year In Review 20 - Social Media

22-23 - Lexi Williams 24-25 - Lesley Ducat 26-27 - Haley Hudgin 28-29 - Emily Mutter 30-31 - Emily Morrow 32-33 - Ashtin Staler 34-35 - Courtney Eitniear 36-37 - Aubrey Geis 38-39 - Alexandra Veres 40-41 - Shelby Bruckner 42-43 - Tori Weidinger 44-45 - Kimberly Jesse 46-47 - Jaylynn McGarry 48-49 - Kendall Murphy 50-51 - Josie Hall 52-53 - Brittany George

55 - Program History 56-57 - OCCAC Award History 58-59 - Region XII Award History 60-61 - NJCAA Award History 62 - Owens Coaching History 63 - Postseason Team Award History 64 - Postseason History 65 - National Tournament Teams 66-73 - Interactive Yearly History 74-80 - Interactive Media Guide History 81-85 - Single Season Record Book 87-91 - Career Record Book

COACHING STAFF 11 - Duane Lanham 12 - Kevin Snyder/Jeff Smith

SOPHOMORE CLASS 14-15 - Molly Gast 16-17 - Taylor Miller 18-19 - Emily Rockman

The 2013-14 Owens Community College softball media guide is a production of the Owens Sports Information Department. Layout and design by Nicholas Huenefeld. All photos by Nicholas Huenefeld, Geoff Roberts and Sharon Snyder.

2014 Media Guide REGULAR SEASON March 2 - Lincoln Trail College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 2 - Lincoln Trail College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 3 - Jackson College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 3 - Jackson College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 5 - Lincoln Trail College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 5 - Lincoln Trail College (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) 30 - Mott Community College 30 - Mott Community College 31 - Kellogg Community College 31 - Kellogg Community College

9 a.m. 11 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

April 1 - Mercyhurst North East 2 - Lakeland Community College 4 - @ Sinclair Community College 9 - @ Cuyahoga Community College 17 - @ Mercyhurst North East 18 - Cuyahoga Community College 19 - Sinclair Community College 23 - @ Lakeland Community College

4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

May 1 - @ Macomb Community College 2 - Grand Rapids Community College 5 - @ Kellogg Community College

3 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m.

POSTSEASON 7-9 - Region XII District G Tournament @ Lansing, Mich. 14-17 - NJCAA D-II National Tournament (Clinton, Miss.)

TBA TBA

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Coaching Staff

Athletic Staff

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (11th Year) Assistant Coach: Kevin Snyder (7th Year) Assistant Coach: Jeff Smith (2nd Year)

Athletic Director: Rudy Yovich Assistant Athletic Director/Academics: Judy Loehrke Specialist: Ann LaVoy Sports Information Director: Nicholas Huenefeld Athletic Trainer: Janeen Ramirez

2014 Media Guide Numerical Roster No.

Name

Ht.

Position

Class

B/T

High School

Hometown

2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 40 51

Lexi Williams Lesley Ducat Haley Hudgin Emily Mutter Emily Morrow Ashtin Staler Molly Gast Courtney Eitniear Aubrey Geis Alexandra Veres Shelby Bruckner Tori Weidinger Kimberly Jesse Jaylynn McGarry Kendall Murphy Josie Hall Taylor Miller Brittany George Emily Rockman

5-5 5-9 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-6 5-9 5-3 5-8 5-4 5-10 5-5 5-5 5-7

RHP/OF RHP/1B OF SS/OF RHP/OF OF 1B/LHP IF C C 3B/OF C/OF 2B RHP/3B C/3B C/OF OF SS 1B

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So.

R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R L/R

Home School Evergreen Ida Onsted Monroe Jefferson Swanton Sylvania Southview Swanton Toledo Christian Cardinal Stritch Summerfield Whitmer Bedford Erie Mason Maumee New London Erie Mason Elmwood Springfield

Swanton, Ohio Lyons, Ohio Ida, Mich. Manitou Beach, Mich. Newport, Mich. Swanton, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Swanton, Ohio Wauseon, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Petersburg, Mich. Toledo, Ohio Lambertville, Mich. Erie, Mich. Toledo, Ohio New London, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Wayne, Ohio Holland, Ohio

Breakdown by Class Freshmen - 16 Sophomores - 3

Alphabetical Roster No.

Name

Ht.

Position

Class

B/T

High School

Hometown

14 3 11 9 12 40 23 4 20 21 24 6 22 5 51 8 13 15 2

Shelby Bruckner Lesley Ducat Courtney Eitniear Molly Gast Aubrey Geis Brittany George Josie Hall Haley Hudgin Kimberly Jesse Jaylynn McGarry Taylor Miller Emily Morrow Kendall Murphy Emily Mutter Emily Rockman Ashtin Staler Alexandra Veres Tori Weidinger Lexi Williams

5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-5 5-10 5-7 5-3 5-8 5-5 5-7 5-4 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-5

3B/OF RHP/1B IF 1B/LHP C SS C/OF OF 2B RHP/3B OF RHP/OF C/3B SS/OF 1B OF C C/OF RHP/OF

Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

R/R R/R R/R R/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R

Summerfield Evergreen Swanton Sylvania Southview Toledo Christian Elmwood New London Ida Bedford Erie Mason Erie Mason Monroe Jefferson Maumee Onsted Springfield Swanton Cardinal Stritch Whitmer Home School

Petersburg, Mich. Lyons, Ohio Swanton, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Wauseon, Ohio Wayne, Ohio New London, Ohio Ida, Mich. Lambertville, Mich. Erie, Mich. Toledo, Ohio Newport, Mich. Toledo, Ohio Manitou Beach, Mich. Holland, Ohio Swanton, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Swanton, Ohio

ROSTER FACTS

Breakdown by State Ohio - 11 Michigan - 6

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Lexi Williams RHP/OF, Fr. Home School Swanton, Ohio

Lesley Ducat RHP/1B, Fr. Evergreen Lyons, Ohio

Courtney Eitniear IF, Fr. Swanton Swanton, Ohio

Aubrey Geis C, Fr. Toledo Christian Wauseon, Ohio

Kendall Murphy C/3B, Fr. Maumee Toledo, Ohio

Haley Hudgin OF/Fr. Ida Ida, Mich.

Emily Mutter SS/OF, Fr. Onsted Manitou Beach, Mich.

Alexandra Veres C, Fr. Cardinal Stritch Toledo, Ohio

Josie Hall C/OF, Fr. New London New London, Ohio

Emily Morrow RHP/OF, Fr. Monroe Jefferson Newport, Mich.

Shelby Bruckner 3B/OF, Fr. Summerfield Petersburg, Mich.

Taylor Miller OF, So. Erie Mason Toledo, Ohio

Ashtin Staler OF, Fr. Swanton Swanton, Ohio

Tori Weidinger C/OF, Fr. Whitmer Toledo, Ohio

Brittany George SS, Fr. Elmwood Wayne, Ohio

Molly Gast 1B/LHP, So. Sylvania Southview Toledo, Ohio

Kimberly Jesse 2B, Fr. Bedford Lambertville, Mich.

Emily Rockman 1B, So. Springfield Holland, Ohio

Duane Lanham Head Coach 11th Year

Kevin Snyder Assistant Coach 7th Year

Jeff Smith Assistant Coach 2nd Year

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2013 Year In Review Jaylee Glad May 10, 2013

OWENS EXPRESS SOFTBALL 2013 Owens Express Softball Game Results for Owens Express (as of Mar 16, 2014) (All games)

2012-13 Roster 1 2 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24

Mareshah Scott Olivia Reeder Kellsie Cousino Amanda Sinay Emily Rockman April DeCant Alyssa Lassey Katilyn Turski Hannah Shank Katie Butler Sydney Cherry Taylor Miller Jaylee Glad Melanie Iacoangeli Tyniesha Wilson Molly Gast

So. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr.

CF C C/Util. OF/RHP 1B/C/3B/SS 2B/RHP SS/3B RHP 2B 1B/3B/SS 3B OF OF OF OF/2B 1B/LHP

Maumee/Maumee, Ohio Genoa/Martin, Ohio Erie Mason/Erie, Mich. Cardinal Stritch/Oregon, Ohio Springfield/Holland, Ohio Liberty Center/Delta, Ohio Ida/Ida, Mich. Cardinal Stritch/Toledo, Ohio Van Buren/North Baltimore, Ohio Maumee/Maumee, Ohio Ida/Ida, Mich. Erie Mason/Toledo, Ohio Ida/Temperance, Mich. Ida/Monroe, Mich. Perrysburg/Perrysburg, Ohio Sylvania Southview/Toledo, Ohio

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (10th Year) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Snyder (6th Year), Sara Fleming (2nd Year), Jeff Smith (1st Year)

Date

Opponent

Score

Inns

Overall

OCCAC

Pitcher of record

Attend

Mar 03, 2013

vs King's College

0-9

0-1-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (L 0-1)

1:35

Mar 03, 2013

vs Cabrini College

9-0

1-1-0

0-0-0

Sauter, J. (W 1-0)

1:50

1-10

1-2-0

0-0-0

Sauter, J. (L 1-1)

2:01

5-4

2-2-0

0-0-0

Sauter, J. (W 2-1)

1:45

Mar 04, 2013

vs Olney Central

Mar 04, 2013

vs CCBC Catonsville

Time

Mar 05, 2013

vs Olney Central

2-9

2-3-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (L 0-2)

110

2:10

Mar 05, 2013

vs Coastal Carolina

6-15

2-4-0

0-0-0

Sauter, J. (L 2-2)

115

2:05

Mar 06, 2013

vs CCBC Catonsville

12-8

3-4-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W 1-2)

2:05

Mar 06, 2013

vs Delta Pioneers

9-8

4-4-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W 2-2)

2:15

Mar 07, 2013

vs Delta Pioneers

5-3

5-4-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W 3-2)

1:30

Mar 07, 2013

vs CCBC Catonsville

0-8

5-5-0

0-0-0

Gast, M. (L 0-1)

1:55

Mar 15, 2013

MUSKEGON JAYHAWKS-1

9-8

6-5-0

0-0-0

Gast, M. (W 1-1)

2:05

Mar 22, 2013



4-3

7-5-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W 4-2)

1:00

Mar 22, 2013



4-5

7-6-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (L)

2:00

Mar 22, 2013



16-15

(8)

8-6-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W)

2:30

Mar 23, 2013

OAKLAND RAIDERS-1

13-6

9-6-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W)

105

1:45

Mar 23, 2013

OAKLAND RAIDERS-2

4-2

10-6-0

0-0-0

Gast, M. (W)

155

1:55

Mar 28, 2013

MACOMB MONARCHS-1

8-3

11-6-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W)

1:35

Mar 28, 2013

MACOMB MONARCHS-2

5-4

12-6-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (W)

9000

1:30

Apr 01, 2013



5-10

12-7-0

0-0-0

Turski, K. (L)

950

2:05

Apr 01, 2013



1-9

12-8-0

0-0-0

Sinay, A. (L)

1:35

* Apr 03, 2013

at Lakeland Lakers-1

13-4

13-8-0

1-0-0

Turski, K. (W)

1:20

* Apr 03, 2013

at Lakeland Lakers-2

1-9

13-9-0

1-1-0

Sinay, A. (L)

1:20

* Apr 05, 2013

SINCLAIR TARTANPRIDE-1

12-1

14-9-0

2-1-0

Turski, K. (W)

1:22

* Apr 05, 2013

SINCLAIR TARTANPRIDE-2

7-1

15-9-0

3-1-0

Turski, K. (W)

989

1:50

Apr 14, 2013

at Mercyhurst NE Saints-1

8-9

15-10-0

3-1-0

Turski, K. (L 11-5)

1:59

* Apr 14, 2013

at Mercyhurst NE Saints-2

8-1

16-10-0

4-1-0

Turski, K. (W 12-5)

1:45

* Apr 19, 2013

at Sinclair TartanPride-1

12-3

17-10-0

5-1-0

Turski, K. (W)

1:38

* Apr 19, 2013

at Sinclair TartanPride-2

9-6

18-10-0

6-1-0

Turski, K. (W)

987

1:59

* Apr 21, 2013

atCuyahoga Challengers-1

9-10

(8)

18-11-0

6-2-0

Turski, K. (L 14-5)

1:35

* Apr 21, 2013

atCuyahoga Challengers-2

12-7

19-11-0

7-2-0

Turski, K. (W 15-5)

1543

1:55

* Apr 29, 2013



6-8

19-12-0

7-3-0

Turski, K. (L 15-6)

105

1:55

* Apr 29, 2013



3-2

20-12-0

8-3-0

Turski, K. (W 16-6)

105

1:34

May 02, 2013

at Oakland Raiders-1

1-4

20-13-0

8-3-0

Gast, M. (L 2-2)

175

1:40

May 02, 2013

at Oakland Raiders-2

0-1

(9)

20-14-0

8-3-0

DeCant, A. (L 0-1)

659

1:55

* May 03, 2013

LAKELAND LAKERS-1

5-2

21-14-0

9-3-0

Turski, K. (W 17-6)

125

1:25

* May 03, 2013

LAKELAND LAKERS-2

8-9

21-15-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (L 17-7)

105

2:11

R May 8, 2013

vs #16 GRCC Raiders

6-11

21-16-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (L)

2:17

May 09, 2013

vs Muskegon Jayhawks

7-2

22-16-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (W 18-8)

110

2:05

May 09, 2013

vs Lansing Stars

8-0

23-16-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (W 19-8)

110

0:59

May 09, 2013

vs #16 GRCC Raiders

1-0

24-16-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (W 20-9)

111

2:01

May 10, 2013

vs Kalamazoo Valley

1-8

24-17-0

9-4-0

Turski, K. (L 20-10)

187

1:55

() extra inning game

Owens GAMES

R UNS

BATTING AVER AGE

O N BASE PER C ENTAGE

SLUGGING PER C ENTAGE

HO ME R UNS

255

.360

.397

.481

2014 Media Guide Team Profile

Overall

The 2013 Owens Community College softball team overcame the loss of several players to advance into the Region XII District G championship game before falling to Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The Express, who finished 24-17, had several players play in uncomfortable positions last year, although many of them excelled. Several times, the Express played with three natural first baseman and an outfielder in their four infield spots as Katie Butler played third, Emily Rockman played short, Tyniesha Wilson played second base and Molly Gast played first. In the circle, the Express lost one of their top two starters, Jolene Sauter, early in the season. That forced the bulk of the workload on freshmen, Katie Turski and Gast. Turski was, perhaps, the biggest key to the success that the team had. She finished 20-10 overall with a 4.15 ERA. In postseason play, she pitched 31 of 33 innings over five games in three days. On the second day, she went 3-0 with 19 innings pitched and only two runs allowed. In those three games, she tossed two shutouts. Overall, Turski pitched 197 of the team’s 270 innings. Aside from her, Gast (2-2, 40. 1 IP, 4.18 ERA), Amanda Sinay (02, 5.1 IP, 13.70 ERA) and April DeCant (0-1, 14.1 IP, 1.48 ERA) chipped in after Sauter left with 13 IP. Sinay and DeCant, both sophomores, had never pitched in college prior.

Offensively, the sophomore speed duo of Mareshah Scott (.433) and Melanie Iacoangeli (.433) each hit over .430 and combined for 73 steals in 79 attempts. Another sophomore, Jaylee Glad, hit .405, while Rockman blasted her way to a .401 average and team-highs of five home runs, 17 doubles and 37 RBIs. Sophomore Olivia Reeder, another vital key to last year’s success, started all 41 games while hitting .318 with 36 RBIs. Wilson, who came from the outfield to play second base, hit .394 as a freshman. As a team, the Express finished one game back of first place Cuyahoga C.C., who ended the five year title streak by the Express. In the district tournament, the Express dropped their opener to Grand Rapids, but defeated Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Lansing to win the loser’s bracket on the second day. That set up a championship tilt against KVCC, who defeated the Express 8-1 with eight unanswered runs. Turski, Rockman and Reeder were each named to the all-tournament team, while Turski and Iacoangeli won the OCCAC pitcher and player of the year awards, respectively. Scott, Reeder and Rockman were also named All-OCCAC. Iacoangeli and Scott were All-Region XII, too. Following the season, three players signed with NCAA D-I schools and one signed with an NCAA D-II school. Reeder and Scott went to the Univ. of Toledo, Turski went to BGSU and Wilson went to Kentucky State.

Lineup

Game Log

Split Stats

C oach's View

Attendance

C onference HITTING

NO .

NAME

PO S

R BI

AVG

O BP

SLG

M. Scott

126

.460

.469

.484

Iacoange li

134

.433

.483

.560

J. Glad

.405

.425

.405

E. R ock m an

142

.394

.405

.620

T. W ilson

.394

.521

H. Shank

.382

.414

.455

A. Sinay

118

.381

.400

.492

O . R e e de r

130

.315

.364

.438

A. Lasse y

.307

.337

.477

K. Butle r

118

.271

.363

.432

A. De C ant

.250

.571

.500

T. Mille r

.239

.300

.370

M. Gast

.222

.279

.333

S. C he rry

.000

.250

.000

Totals

1182

255

426

209

207

121

.360

.397

.481

Opponent

1196

237

387

198

154

.324

.367

.467

EXTENDED HITTING G

HBP

XBH

HDP

GO /FO

M. Scott

1.05

130 149

NO .

NAME

PO S

Iacoange li

1.69

J. Glad

2.30

E. R ock m an

1.16

148

T. W ilson

1.29

H. Shank

1.50

A. Sinay

1.00

126 156

O . R e e de r

0.87

A. Lasse y

0.62

K. Butle r

0.68

140

A. De C ant

T. Mille r

0.93

M. Gast

1.67

S. C he rry

1.00

Totals

568

275

257

1.07

1295

Opponent

558

112

312

311

1.00

1328

PITC HING NO .

NAME

K/G

ER A

A. Sinay

YR Fr

PO S

5.1

2.62

13.12

A. De C ant

14.1

.49

1.47

M. Gast

40.1

4.69

4.17

Totals

270.0

387

237

167

154

3.99

4.33

Opponent

260.1

426

255

198

207

5.57

5.32

FIELDING

Emily Rockman blasts a home run against GRCC in last year’s Region XII District G tournament.

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Coaching Staff

2014 Media Guide

DUANE LANHAM Head Coach - 11th Season Duane Lanham is in his 11th season as head coach of the Express softball program. Last season, Lanham guided the Express to a 24-17 record overall. The team finished second in the OCCAC and reached the Region XII District G tournament championship before falling to Kalamazoo Valley. Academically, the team had a 3.31 GPA. In doing so, they had eight players selected to the All-OCCAC Academic Team and four players who earned NJCAA academic honors. In 2012, Lanham coached the Express to the 11th OCCAC champion-

ship in the program’s history - seven of which have came with him at the helm. Overall, the team finished 41-7 and completed the winningest two year stretch in program history. The team finished third in the NJCAA Region XII District G tournament. In 2011, Lanham almost brought home the first national title in Owens women’s sports history. The team finished 44-5 and were the national runner-up after losing to LSU-Eunice in the NJCAA D-II National Championship. The Express started 33-0, won the OCCAC title, the Region XII District G championship, tied the school

Duane Lanham instructs Molly Gast during the 2013 season.

record for most wins in a season, and finished the regular season ranked eighth in the NJCAA D-II poll. Additionally, the team captured the program’s 400th win in the national semifinal. In his 10 seasons at the helm, Lanham has compiled a 322-138 overall record, including a 100-18 record in the OCCAC. Additionally, he has led the team to seven OCCAC titles, two Region XII titles and two appearances in the NJCAA D-II National Tournament (2nd in 2011, 5th in 2005). During his time at Owens, Lanham has had eight players capture OCCAC Player of the Year honors. Also during his time, he has coached seven OCCAC Pitcher of the Year, 49 First Team All-OCCAC, 20 All-Region XII, three NJCAA D-II Athletic All-American and 14 NJCAA D-II Academic All-American players.

prior to joining Owens. During his tenure at Sylvania Southview, Lanham amassed an overall record of 125-69, capturing two Northern Lakes League titles and advancing twice to the Division I regional finals. His accomplishments include receiving two Northern Lakes League Coach of the Year awards. Lanham attended the University of Toledo and is a graduate of Whitmer High School. Duane and his wife, Jackie, reside in Sylvania.

Prior to Owens, Lanham compiled 20 years of coaching experience at various levels. He served as the varsity girls softball coach at Sylvania Southview High School for six years

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Kevin Snyder Assistant Coach - 7th Season Kevin Snyder is entering his seventh season as an assistant coach for Express softball program. He is the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hitting instructor, head recruiter and infield coach. Snyder previously served as a volunteer assistant coach from 2005-07. His daughter, Jessica, is a former member of the Express softball program (2006-07).

Snyder currently coaches the SGS Magic 16U summer travel program and is in his fourth year with them. Prior to that, he was the head coach for the Sylvania Sharks Travel Summer Team from 200006 and in 2008. The Sylvania resident also was an assistant coach for the JV and varsity girls softball teams at Sylvania Southview High School for three years.

In his six seasons thus far, the Express has compiled 195-75 record overall and five OCCAC championships.

Snyder, a Branch Manager at Charter One Bank, attended the University of Toledo and is a graduate of Toledo Central Catholic High School.

Jeff Smith Assistant Coach - 2nd Season Jeff Smith is entering his second season as a assistant coach in the Express softball program. As a volunteer assistant in 2012, Smith helped lead the Express to a 24-17 overall record and an appearance in the Region XII tournament finals. He currently serves as a Queen of Diamonds College Showcase coach (2009-present), the head coach for Team USA playing in the International Indoor Softball Cup (2009-present), and an assistant coach for the 16U Magic summer travel team.

Since 2008, he has served as a varsity assistant at Maumee High School (2007-08), the head JV coach at Springfield High School (2009-10), a varsity assistant coach at Springfield High School in 2011 and a JV assistant at Maumee High School in 2012. Smith is from Hanover, OH and is a 1984 graduate of Licking Valley High School. He moved to the Maumee area in 2000, where he has worked for the Lucas County Engineer since moving to Maumee.

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Sophomore Class 13

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MOLLY GAST

#9 5’7” Sophomore 1B/LHP Sylvania Southview Toledo, OH 14

2014 Media Guide

The Gast File 2013

Offensively, Gast hit .222 with 10 runs, 14 hits, two doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBI and five walks in 29 games. In the circle, Gast tossed 40.1 innings with a 4.17 ERA, a 2-2 record and three complete games. She struck out 27. Academically, Gast earned a 3.5 GPA and was named to the All-OCCAC Academic Team.

Prior to Owens Gast earned Second Team and Honorable Mention All-League honors at first base under the tutelage of coach Jim Zoltowski. Academically, she was an honor roll student.

Personal Gast is the daughter of Joseph and Claudia Gast. She has five siblings Nick, Annie (Purpich), Emily (Bishop), Patty and Amy Gast.

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TAYLOR MILLER

# 24 5’5” Sophomore OF Erie Mason Toledo, Ohio

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The Miller File 2013 Miller hit .239 with six runs, 11 hits, one double, one triple, one home run, six RBI and two walks as a freshman in 46 at bats.

Prior to Owens Miller was a three-time All-District and All-Region selection at Erie Mason in Erie, MI. Additionally, she was named Monroe County All-Region and Honorable Mention All-Michigan as a senior. She was coached by Deana Vanderpool. Academically, Miller was a four-time honor roll recipient.

Personal Miller is the daughter of Brian Miller and Adelaida Rios. She has two brothers, Logan and Kennedy Miller.

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Emily Rockman

# 51 5’7” Sophomore 1B Springfield Holland, Ohio 18

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The Rockman File 2013 Rockman had a solid freshman year with the Express. She hit .394 in 142 at bats with 20 runs, 56 hits, a team-high 17 doubles, a team-high five home runs, a team-high 36 RBI, four walks and two stolen bases. In postseason play, Rockman was named to the Region XII District G AllTournament Team. Following the season, she was named First Team AllOCCAC.

Prior to Owens Rockman was a four-time First Team All-Northern Lakes League (NLL) and First Team All-District selection at Springfield. She was twice named the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offensive Player of the Year under the tutelage of coach Rob Gwozdz and was part of two NLL championship teams.

Personal Rockman is the daughter of Michael and Kristina Rockman. She has two siblings - Brandon and Carly.

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Lexi Williams

#2 5’5” Freshman RHP/OF Home School Swanton, Ohio 22

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The Williams File Prior to Owens Williams, who was homeschooled, played travel softball for the Wizards Elite. She was primarly a right handed pitcher, but also plays in the outfield. She was coached by Mark Dunsmoor and Steve Hegedus with the Wizards.

Personal Lexi is the daughter of Mark and Anita Williams. She has six siblings Emily, Zachery, Cara, MiKayla, Brianna and Eliana.

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Lesley Ducat

#3 5’9” Freshman RHP/1B Evergreen Lyons, Ohio 24

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The Ducat File Prior to Owens

Ducat had a phenomenal senior year as she was named First Team AllNorthwest Ohio Athletic League (NWOAL), NWOAL Player of the Year, First Team All-District and Second Team All-Ohio. As a junior, Ducat helped the Vikings record a 23-3 overall record, and she was named First Team All-Northwest Ohio Athletic League (NWOAL), Second Team All-District and 13 ABC Athlete of the Week for pitching a perfect game. Also during the year, Ducat led the Vikings to a district championship.

Personal Lesley is the daughter of Leonard and Ann Ducat. She has four siblings Ashlee, Kelsey, Jessi and Lucas.

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Haley Hudgin

#4 5’7” Freshman Outfielder Ida Ida, Mich. 26

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The Hudgin File Prior to Owens Hudgin was named First Team All-Lenawee County Activities Association (LCAA) her junior and senior seasons at Ida. She also earned All-Monroe County, All-District and All-Region honors during her high school career, and she participated in the Monroe Evening News All Star Softball Senior Game. Academically, Hudgin was an Honor Roll A & B student.

Personal Haley is the daughter of Darryl and Lisa Hudgin. She has one sister, Paige.

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Emily Mutter

#5 5’6” Freshman SS/OF Onsted Manitou Beach, Mich. 28

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The Mutter File Prior to Owens Mutter was a three-time First Team Lenawee County Athletic Association (LCAA) selection at Onsted. Additionally, she was a three-time All-District, two-time All-Region and one-time All-County selection. She started varsity all four years at Onsted. As a freshman, she hit .303. As a sophomore, she hit .416, and as a junior, she hit .468. She also played on the Irish Hills Magic travel team. Academically, she was a student of the month, had perfect attendance and earned HOSA National honors.

Personal Emily is the daughter of Roy and Kathleen Mutter. She has two sisters Hannah and Madelyn.

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Emily Morrow

#6 5’7” Freshman OF/RHP Monroe Jefferson Newport, Mich. 30

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The Morrow File Prior to Owens Morrow was a standout pitcher and shortstop at Monroe Jefferson, where she earned Honorable Mention All-Huron League honors, and was named the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most improved player as a junior. She was coached by Dominic Iacoangeli, the father of former Express standout Melanie Iacoangeli.

Personal Emily is the daughter of Jeffrey and Monica Morrow. She has one brother, Eric.

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Ashtin Staler

#8 5’8” Freshman Outfielder Swanton Swanton, Ohio 32

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The Staler File Prior to Owens During her time at Swanton, Staler earned Second Team All-Northwest Ohio Athletic League (NWOAL) honors. She played centerfield for the Bulldogs, and she was coached by Marissa Everit. Academically, she was an honor roll student.

Personal Ashtin is the daughter of Nick and Bridget Staler. She has one sibling Tanner.

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Courtney Eitniear

# 11 5’7” Freshman Infielder Swanton Swanton, Ohio 34

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The Eitniear File Prior to Owens Eitniear was an Honorable Mention All-League selection at Swanton, where she played shortstop for coach Marissa Everett.

Personal Courtney is the daughter of Mike and Tanya Eitniear. She has four siblings - Derrek, Brooke, Trista and Trenton.

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Aubrey Geis

# 12 5’8” Freshman Catcher Toledo Christian Wauseon, Ohio 36

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The Geis File Prior to Owens Geis, a native of Wauseon, OH, earned Second Team All-Northwest Ohio Athletic League (NWOAL) honors as a sophomore at Wauseon High School. Additionally, she had the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest batting average and highest on base percentage as a sophomore. Following that season, she transferred to Toledo Christian and won the Leadership and Sportsmanship Award as a senior. Academically, Geis is an honor roll student at Toledo Christian, as well as a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Aubrey is the daughter of Mike and Anna Geis. She has two brothers Michael and Bradley.

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Alexandra Veres

# 13 5’8” Freshman Catcher Cardinal Stritch Toledo, Ohio 38

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The Veres File Prior to Owens Veres was named First Team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC), Second Team All-District and First Team All-Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press Softball as a senior at Stritch. Veres never hit lower than .362 in her first three years with the Cardinals. As a junior, she hit .362 with a .500 on base percentage while being named First Team All-Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC), Second Team AllDistrict and Alan Miller’s First Team All-Press. As a sophomore, she hit .528 with 24 RBIs, one home run and zero strikeouts. During that year, she was named First Team All-TAAC, Honorable Mention All-District and Alan Miller’s First Team All-Press. Over that summer, she was a USSSA World Series Champion with the Great Lakes Sharks (15U) travel team, where she was named to the all-tournament team. As a freshman, she hit .370 with 19 RBIs in 84 at bats. She was named Honorable Mention All-TAAC, Honorable Mention All-District and Alan Miller’s Honorable Mention All-Press. Academically, Veres was a member of the National Honor Society and won the Bryan Reamsnyder Award. She was also the student council vice president.

Personal

Alexandra is the daughter of Frank and Gina Veres. She has one brother, Ryan.

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Shelby Bruckner

# 14 5’6” Freshman 3B/OF Summerfield Petersburg, Mich. 40

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The Bruckner File Prior to Owens Bruckner was a First Team All-Tri County Conference, First Team All-District, First Team All-Region and First Team All-Michigan selection during her time at Summerfield, where she was coached by Robert Taylor. She pitched and played short and third for the Bulldogs. Bruckner helped lead the Bulldogs to three straight state championship game appearances (two state titles).

Personal Shelby is the daughter of Dave and Julie Bruckner. She has one brother Taylor.

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Tori Weidinger

# 15 5’9” Freshman C/OF Whitmer Toledo, Ohio 42

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The Weidinger File Prior to Owens Weidinger had a great year for the Panthers this past season. She hit .432 en route to First Team All-Three Rivers Athletic Conference (T RAC) and First Team All-District honors at catcher. She also participated in the Northwest District All-Star Game as a member of the Division I team. In addition to her average, Weidinger totaled 24 runs, five home runs, 21 RBI and one stolen base. Weidinger was named Second Team All-T RAC as a junior and Second Team All-Toledo City League as a sophomore. She was coached by Mark Figliomeni.

Personal Tori is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Weidinger. She has three siblings Mike, Michelle and Danielle.

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Kimberly Jesse

# 20 5’3” Freshman 2B Bedford Lambertville, Mich. 44

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The Jesse File Prior to Owens Jesse, a 2012 graduate of Bedford High School, spent last year academically at Heidelberg University. Prior to that, she led Bedford to at least a share of four consecutive Southeastern Conference (SEC) Red Division titles and was a four-year varsity starter. The 3B/C was a scholar athlete all four years in addition to being a threeyear Second Team All-District and two-year Second Team All-Region player. She was named First Team All-SEC Red Division as a senior. Additionally, she won the Vanessa Pirrone Award. She helped lead Bedford to a 27-12 record as a junior, which included an appearance in the regional semifinals. As a senior, she led the team to an appearance in the district championship game.

Personal Kimberly is the daughter of Bob and Cindy Jesse. She has four siblings Trey Gerzcak, Bobby Jesse, Val Jesse and Brithea Auerbach.

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Jaylynn McGarry

# 21 5’8” Freshman RHP/3B Erie Mason Erie, Mich. 46

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The McGarry File Prior to Owens McGarry was a highly decorated player at Erie Mason, where she was a three-time First Team All-Lenawee County Activities Association (LCAA) selection. She was also a four-time Monroe Evening News All-Region selection, three-time All-District, three-time All-Region and one-time Honorable Mention All-State selection. She played for coach Deanna Vanderpool. Academically, McGarry was an honor roll student.

Personal Jaylynn is the daughter of Patrick McGarry. She has two siblings - Jennifer and Jeremy.

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Kendall Murphy

# 22 5’4” Freshman C/3B Maumee Toledo, Ohio 48

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The Murphy File Prior to Owens Murphy, who was coached by Shawn Watson at Maumee, was named Second Team All-Northern Lakes League as a senior after hitting .388. As a junior, she was Honorable Mention All-NLL after hitting .400, and she participated in the Adidas Futures Game the following summer. As a sophomore, Murphy hit .321. Academically, she is an honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Kendall is the daughter of Pat and Cheryl Murphy. She has two brothers Kale and Camden.

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Josie Hall

# 23 5’10” Freshman C/OF New London New London, Ohio 50

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The Hall File Prior to Owens Hall had a decorated high school career. As a senior, she was named First Team All-Firelands Conference, First Team All-Ashland Area and Second Team All-District en route to leading her team to a Firelands Conference championship. As a junior, she also led her team to a Firelands Conference championship. Following the season, she was named Firelands Conference Player of the Year, First Team All-Firelands Conference, First Team All-District, First Team All-Ashland Area and Second Team All-Ohio. During her sophomore year, Hall was named Second Team All-Firelands Conference and First Team All-Ashland Area. That came following a freshman year in which she was First Team All-Firelands Conference and First Team All-Ashland Area. In fact, Hall helped lead New London to four straight Firelands Conference championships in her career. She played for coach Randy Ruggles.

Personal Josie is the daughter of Scott and Diana Hall. She has six brothers - Dennis, Duane, Clint, Dalton, Clayton and Garrett.

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Brittany George

# 40 5’5” Freshman SS Elmwood Wayne, Ohio 52

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The George File Prior to Owens

George, who has played shortstop and third base at Elmwood, was a Second Team All-Northern Buckeye Conference (NBC) and Honorable Mention All-District selection as a senior. She led her team to a 22-6 record, an NBC championship and an appearance in the district championship game. During her junior year, George hit .455 with 28 runs, 28 RBIs, three home runs, 45 hits and 15 doubles in 99 at bats. Following the season, she was named First Team All-NBC, First Team All-Wood County, First Team All-District and First Team All-Ohio. Additionally, she was the NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Her team finished 19-10 overall and 9-5 in the NBC. As a sophomore, George hit .392 with 27 runs, 21 RBIs, 40 hits and eight doubles in 102 at bats. Following the season, she was named First Team All-Suburban Lakes League (SLL), First Team All-Wood County, First Team All-District and Honorable Mention AllOhio. Additionally, she led her team to the D-II regional finals. Her team finished 24-5 overall and 11-0 in the SLL. As a freshman, while playing third base, George hit .363 with 32 runs, 37 hits and seven doubles in 102 at bats. She was named First Team All-SLL and First Team AllWood County following the year and led her team to the D-III regional finals. During those three years, she was the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadoff hitter and led the team in runs scored. As a freshman, she led the team in stolen bases. At Elmwood, she is coached by Matt Hoiles.

Personal

Brittany is the daughter of Kenneth and Cynthia George. She has three siblings - Shelby, Lindsay and Zachary.

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Express Softball Record Book Kelli Short, 2004-06 One of the best hitters and pitchers in Express softball history

2014 Media Guide 2005, 2011 Teams Highlight Tradition Of Winning For Express Softball The Owens Community College softball program has thrived for 15 seasons, capturing 11 conference championships and two regional championships, while making two appearances in the national tournament. The two national tournament teams have one thing in common - they each won a program record 44 games. In 2005, the team finished fifth at nationals, while the 2011 team advanced all the way to the national championship game before falling to No. 1 LSU-Eunice. It was the best national finish of any Owens women’s sports program ever.

In all, the Express softball program has only had two losing seasons while averaging 31 wins per season. In the spring of 1998, former athletic director Michael Rickard pulled double duty and was the coach of the club softball team at Owens. The following season, Mickey Arquette took over as head coach in the first official season of the program. The team only won 17 games in their first year, but improved in wins each of the next four seasons before Arquette left. In her time, she won four

Year-By-Year History Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals

Overall Record OCCAC Record 17-24 23-15 26-15-1 36-9 41-14 28-9 44-12 39-11 16-31 25-16 28-14 33-16 44-5 41-7 24-17

465-215-1 (.684) 176-42 (.807)

straight Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) titles, although she couldn’t get the team to nationals. Enter Duane Lanham, who took over in 2004. After leading the team to a 28-9 record in his first year, Lanham led the Express to a 44-12 record in 2005. Along the way, the team captured the OCCAC championship for the fifth time, the regional championship for the first time and made their first trip to the national tournament.

Matea Rice with a diving out vs South Mountain in the 2011 national tournament

9-11 14-6 17-3 18-2 18-2 12-4 18-0 16-0 5-7 11-1 8-0 8-0 6-2 8-0 8-4

That team featured two really good pitchers in sophomore

OCCAC Finish

Region Finish

NJCAA Tourney Finish

3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd

Qualifier 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place Qualifier Qualifier 1st Place 2nd Place DNQ Qualifier 2nd Place 2nd Place 1st Place 3rd Place 2nd Place

5th 2nd -

11 titles

2 titles

2 app.

April Nietrzeba and Kelli Short, as well as a solid mix of offensive players, including sophomore catcher Tracy Lehman. Freshmen Cortney Simmons, Lindsay Guinn, Kylie Zweifel and Short all hit over .300, with Short leading the way at .472. In 2011, the Express got three key transfers in Kristen Roznoski, Alaina Haubert and Jordan Ratliff. Roznoski would leadoff and play enter, while leading the team with a .509 average and 42 steals. Meanwhile, Ratliff anchored the pitching staff with a 19-3 record, a 1.88 ERA and 101 strikeouts.

Alaina Haubert, who hit in the heart of the order and played third base, hit .487 and had a team-high 51 RBIs. That year may have also featured the deepest pitching staff in program history with freshmen Ashlyn Michalak and Kasey Graham, in addition to sophomores Elizabeth Weber and Courtney Parr. Michalak threw a complete game to get the win in the national semifinal, Weber had some very important innings in postseason play and Graham finished 18-1 in her twoyear career. Offensively, the Express had five players hit at least .400,

while totaling a program record .405 team batting average. Those five included: Roznoski, Haubert, Allison Hausch (.448), Ashleigh Whitacre (.409) and Lindsey Bandeen (.403). The 2011 team started 33-0 (a program record) and won the program’s 10th OCCAC championship. They captured a thrilling Region XII tournament and captured one of the most thrilling wins in program history with an extra inning, national touranment win over South Mountain. Could the 2014 team achieve history? The team needs 35 wins to reach 500 as a program.

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All-OCCAC History 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1998-99 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 1999-00 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 2000-01 2001-02 2001-02 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2002-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06 2005-06

Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Melinda Kistner Nikki Isbell Tanya Tennyson Melinda Kistner Jennifer Hughes Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Emily Drain Stacy Cowell Teresa Welch Barbie Welsh Kristina Shultz Heather Post Janelle Dangler Emily Drain Monica Decker Kristi Hehl Paige McCullough Michelle Saunders Kristina Shultz Brianne Smith Monica Sims Casey Wieczorek Monica Decker April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Mackenzie Heban Sarah Morgart Kylie Zweifel Cortney Simmons Kylie Zweifel Kelli Short Mackenzie Heban Jessica Snyder

Mackenzie Heban, two-time All-OCCAC

Heather Post, 2002 All-OCCAC

2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13

Corrine Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Emilio Ashley Henney Brittany Staccone Jessica Snyder Lisa Pfaender Danielle Hahn Melinda Johnson Amanda Coressel Katelyn Helminiak Mandy Hensley Allison Braun Kendall Kulakowski Lynsey McIntire Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Aerica Susor Ashleigh Whitacre Allison Braun Annie DeTray Haley Whitcomb Alaina Haubert Kristen Roznoski Jordan Ratliff Lindsey Bandeen Matea Rice Bridget Wolfe Michelle Hollister Tabitha Britt Melanie Iacoangeli Mareshah Scott Ashlyn Michalak Melanie Iacoangeli Mareshah Scott Olivia Reeder Emily Rockman

Amanda Coressel, 2008 All-OCCAC

Bridget Wolfe, 2011 All-OCCAC

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OCCAC Award History OCCAC Player of the Year

OCCAC Pitcher of the Year Year

Player

Year

Player

2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Kelli Short Lyndi Johnson Kendall Kulakowski Aerica Susor Jordan Ratliff Ashlyn Michalak Katie Turski

2003 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Kristina Shultz April Nietrzeba Kylie Zweifel Danielle Hahn Lynsey McIntire Ashleigh Whitacre Alaina Haubert Michelle Hollister Melanie Iacoangeli

Duane Lanham, 5-Time OCCAC Coach of the Year

OCCAC Coach of the Year

Jordan Ratliff, 2011 OCCAC Pitcher of the Year

Year

Player

2000 2001 2003 2005 2008 2009 2010 2012

Mickey Arquette Mickey Arquette Mickey Arquette Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham Duane Lanham

April Nietrzeba, 2005 OCCAC Player of the Year

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All-Region XII History 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2008

Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Crystal Shank Megan Dukes Stacy Cowell Heather Post Emily Drain Stacy Cowell Teresa Welch Barbie Welsh Heather Post Emily Drain Kristina Shultz Brianne Smith Monica Sims April Nietrzeba April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Kelli Short Kylie Zweifel Jessica Snyder Danielle Hahn Melinda Johnson

2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 Megan Dukes

Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Allison Braun Aerica Susor Alaina Haubert Kristen Roznoski Melanie Iacoangeli Ashlyn Michalak Melanie Iacoangeli Mareshah Scott

Stacy Cowell

Tracy Lehman celebrates a home run in the 2005 national tournament

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Region XII Award History Region XII District G Tournament Team Year

Player

1999 1999 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2009 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013

Tanya Tennyson Jamie Spino Teresa Welch Emily Drain Emily Drain Ashley Lockmiller Kristi Hehl Jenae Caldwell April Nietrzeba Sarah Morgart Tracy Lehman Kelli Short Kelli Short Kylie Zweifel Amanda Temple Danielle Hahn Kendall Kulakowski Alaina Haubert Jordan Ratliff Allison Hausch Ashlyn Michalak Tabitha Britt Katie Turski Olivia Reeder Emily Rockman

Region XII District G Tournament MVP

Ashlyn Michalak

Region XII District G Coach of the Year

Year

Player

Year

Player

2005 2011

April Nietrzeba Jordan Ratliff

2005 2011

Duane Lanham Duane Lanham

Kylie Zweifel

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NJCAA Award History NJCAA D-II Athletic All-Americans Year

Player

2003 2005 2009 2011

Kristina Shultz April Nietrzeba Amanda Temple Alaina Haubert

NJCAA D-II Academic All-Americans Year

Player

1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2004 2004 2005 2005 2008 2009 2009 2011 2012 2012

Melinda Kistner Melinda Kistner Crystal Shank Stacy Cowell Janelle Dangler Heather Post Monica Decker Brianne Smith Leigh Zajac Tracy Lehman Stephanie Matthews Katelyn Helminiak Rachel Sepesy Ashleigh Whitacre Kasey Graham Hallie Thompson

Alaina Haubert

Crystal Shank

Rachel Sepesy

L to R - Lindsey Bandeen and Matea Rice

NJCAA D-II All-Tournament Team Year

Player

2005 2011 2011

Tracy Lehman Matea Rice Lindsey Bandeen

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Former Express Players At Four-Year Schools 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2008 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013

Ashley Lockmiller Janelle Dangler Heather Post Amy Gladieux Kristina Schultz Monica Sims April Nietrzeba Tracy Lehman Leigh Zajac Ashley Correll Mackenzie Heban Kylie Zweifel Kelli Short Cortney Simmons Amanda Coressel Mandy Hensley Amanda Temple Kristen Roznoski Alaina Haubert Jordan Ratliff Ashleigh Whitacre Ashlyn Michalak Kasey Graham Michelle Hollister Tayler Redinger Katie Turski Olivia Reeder Mareshah Scott Tyniesha Wilson

Youngstown State University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Findlay Baldwin-Wallace College University of Toledo Grand Valley State University Tiffin University Tiffin University Tiffin University Tiffin University Valdosta State (GA) University Valdosta State (GA) University University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Concordia (MI) University Edinboro (PA) University Mount Olive College Tiffin University University of Toledo University of Missouri - St. Louis University of West Florida Lourdes University Valparaiso University Lourdes University University of Michigan - Dearborn Siena Heights University Bowling Green State University University of Toledo University of Toledo Kentucky State University

Olivia Reeder

Kasey Graham

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All-Time Coaching Records Coach

Tenure

Overall W-L

OCCAC W-L

Region XII Titles

NJCAA Tourney Appearances

Duane Lanham Mickey Arquette

2004-present 1999-2003

322-138 (.700) 143-77-1 (.651)

100-18 (.847) 76-24 (.760)

2 0

Totals

465-215-1 (.684)

176-42 (.807)

Duane Lanham

The Express softball program officially began in the spring of 1999 under the direction of Mickey Arquette (just above). In the spring of 2004, current head coach Duane Lanham took over. He eclipsed 300 career wins this past season and enters this year with 322 career victories. He will look to guide the Express to the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500th win this season. To the left, he greets Cortney Simmons in the 2005 season.

Mickey Arquette

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Postseason Team Awards 1998-99

2003-04

2007-08

MVP: Crystal Shank Offensive POY: Crystal Shank Coaches Award: Tanya Tennyson/Megan Dukes Heart of a Champion: Angelina Caligiuri Most Improved: Chrissy Soto Defensive POY: Jamie Spino

MVP: April Nietrzeba Most Improved: Ashley Correll Offensive POY: Mandy Wingate Defensive POY: Casey Wieczorek Coaches Award: Brianne Smith Heart of a Champion: Monica Sims

MVP: Amanda Coressel Most Improved: Melinda Johnson Offensive POY: Danielle Hahn Defensive POY: Katelyn Helminiak Heart of a Champion: Kayleigh Damron

1999-2000

2004-05

MVP: Amanda Temple Most Improved: Kendall Kulakowski Offensive POY: Allison Braun Defensive POY: Danielle Hahn Heart of a Champion: Rachel Sepesy

MVP: Crystal Shank Offensive POY: Crystal Shank Defensive POY: Melinda Kistner/Megan Dukes Most Improved: Nickey Rose/Stacy Cowell Heart of a Champion: Jamie Spino Coaches Award: Angie Wiles

2000-01

MVP: Stacy Cowell Offensive POY: Jennifer Buck/Teresa Welch Defensive POY: Amy Gladieux Most Improved: Barbie Welsch Heart of a Champion: Jennifer Koepplinger Coaches Award: Stacy Cowell

2001-02

MVP: Janelle Dangler Most Improved: Brandi Winrow Offensive POY: Heather Post Defensive POY: Amy Gladieux Heart of a Champion: Emily Drain Coaches Award: Heather Post

2002-03

MVP: Kristina Shultz Most Improved: Michelle Saunders Offensive POY: Kristina Shultz Defensive POY: Monica Decker Coaches Award: Kristi Hehl Heart of a Champion: Paige McCullough

MVP: Tracy Lehman Most Improved: April Nietrzeba Offensive POY: Kelli Short Defensive POY: Lindsay Guinn Coaches Award: Mandy Wingate Heart of a Champion: Mackenzie Heban

2005-06

MVP: Kelli Short Most Improved: Danielle Stead Offensive POY: Kylie Zweifel Defensive POY: Mackenzie Heban Coaches Award: Ashley Henney Heart of a Champion: Kari Bockbrader

2006-07

MVP: Jessica Snyder Most Improved: Stephanie Matthews Offensive POY: Ashley Henney Defensive POY: Lisa Pfaender Coaches Award: Brittany Staccone Heart of a Champion: Amanda Coressel

2008-09

2009-10

MVP: Allison Braun Most Improved: Aerica Susor Offensive POY: Lindsey Bandeen Defensive POY: Heather Whitcomb

2010-11

MVP: Alaina Haubert Most Improved: Matea Rice Offensive POY: Kristen Roznoski Defensive POY: Jordan Ratliff Heart of a Champion: Lindsey Bandeen

2011-12

MVP: Michelle Hollister Most Improved: Tabitha Britt Offensive POY: Melanie Iacoangeli Defensive POY: Ashlyn Michalak Heart of a Champion: Mareshah Scott

2012-13

MVP: Olivia Reeder Coaches Award: Mareshah Scott

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Postseason History 1998-99 Region XII tourney: Lost to Delta College 6-0 Region XII tourney: Defeated Columbus State 8-0 Region XII tourney: Lost to Macomb 12-1

1999-2000 Region XII tourney: Defeated Columbus State 10-2 Region XII tourney: Defeated Delta College 5-3 Region XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 4-3 Region XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 8-0

2000-01 Region XII tourney: Defeated Clark State 17-9 Region XII tourney: Lost to Delta College 9-5 Region XII tourney: Defeated Clark State 7-0 Region XII Finals: Lost to Delta College 6-5

2001-02 Region XII Tourney: Defeated Macomb 9-7 Region XII Tourney: Lost to Oakland 3-2 Region XII Tourney: Defeated Mott 2-1 Region XII tourney: Lost to Oakland 14-2

2002-03 Region XII tourney: Lost to Macomb 3-0 Region XII tourney: Defeated Alpena 8-2 Region XII tourney: Lost to Oakland 7-3

2003-04 Region XII tourney: Lost to Glen Oaks 1-0 Region XII tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 3-1 Region XII tourney: Lost to Grand Rapids 11-0

2004-05 Region XII tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 7-1 Region XII tourney: Defeated Lansing 3-0 Region XII Finals: Defeated Lansing 8-2 NJCAA Tourney: Defeated Muscatine 5-0 NJCAA Tourney: Lost to Meridian 5-3 NJCAA Tourney: Lost to Cowley County 10-0

2005-06 Region XII tourney: Lost to Lansing 7-1 Region XII tourney: Defeated Muskegon 9-2 Region XII tourney: Defeated Grand Rapids 12-4 Region XII finals: Lost to Lansing 8-6

2007-08 Region XII tourney: Lost to Kalamazoo Valley 11-8 Region XII tourney: Lost to Grand Rapids 1-0

2008-09 Region XII tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 8-3 Region XII tourney: Lost to Lansing 2-1 Region XII tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 8-0 Region XII Finals: Lost to Lansing 11-4

2009-10 Region XII tourney: Defeated Lake Michigan 14-0 Region XII tourney: Lost to Muskegon 6-2 Region XII tourney: Defeated Lake Michigan 9-5 Region XII Finals: Defeated Muskegon 9-4 Region XII Finals: Lost to Muskegon 3-0

2010-11 Region XII tourney: Defeated Jackson 3-1 Region XII tourney: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 2-1 (8 Innings) Region XII Finals: Lost to Kalamazoo Valley 3-1 Region XII Finals: Defeated Kalamazoo Valley 5-3 NJCAA Tourney: Defeated No. 18 Mineral Area 7-2 NJCAA Tourney: Defeated No. 6 Heartland (4-3 NJCAA Tourney: Lost to No. 1 LSU-Eunice 6-0 NJCAA Tourney: Defeated East Central 2-0 NJCAA Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 9 South Mountain 8-7 (9 Innings) NJCAA Semifinals No. 2 Kankakee 13-3 NJCAA National Title Game: Lost to No. 1 LSU-Eunice 10-0

2011-12 Region XII tourney: Lost to Muskegon 2-0 Region XII tourney: Defeated Grand Rapids 4-2 Region XII tourney: Defeated Ancilla 5-3 Region XII tourney: Lost to No. 10 Kalamazoo Valley 9-1

2012-13 Region XII tourney: Lost to Grand Rapids 11-6 Region XII tourney: Defeated Muskegon 7-2 Region XII tourney: Defeated Lansing 8-0 Region XII tourney: Defeated Grand Rapids 1-0 Region XII Finals: Lost to Kalamazoo Valley 8-1

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National Tournament Teams 2005 (5th Place)

2011 (2nd Place)

2010-11 team after winning Region XII tournament championship

Captions - 2005 freshmen class (top right) - Tracy Lehman (top right) - Mackenzie Heban (above right) - Katie Henry (left) - Lindsay Guinn (right) Head coach Duane Lanham has a word with sophomore Matea Rice

Sophomore CF Kristen Roznoski

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2000 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Mickey Arquette (1st Year) Assistant Coaches: Amannda Fix (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-III Overall Record: 17-24 OCCAC Record: 9-11 OCCAC Finish: 3rd Place Region XII Finish: Qualifier National Finish: N/A Roster: Heather Sobbry, Jamie Spino, Angelina Caligiuri, Sarah Pietscher, Megan Dukes, Tanya Tennyson, Chrissy Soto, Melinda Kistner, Heather Myers, Angie Wiles, Billie Deshetler, Nikki Isbell, Crystal Shank

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Mickey Arquette (2nd Year) Assistant Coaches: Amannda Fix (2nd Year) Division: NJCAA D-III Overall Record: 23-15 OCCAC Record: 14-6 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Jennifer Hughes (1), Jamie Spino (2), Jennifer Rough (4), Megan Dukes (5), Jennifer Koepplinger (6), Jennifer Buck (7), Melinda Kistner (8), Nickey Rose (9), Teresa Welch (10), Keri Blevins (11), Angie Wiles (12), Stacy Cowell (13), Nikki Isbell (14), Heather Post (15), Crystal Shank (16)

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2002 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Mickey Arquette (3rd Year) Assistant Coaches: Amannda Fix (3rd Year) Division: NJCAA D-III Overall Record: 26-15-1 OCCAC Record: 17-3 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Jennifer Hughes (1), Janelle Dangler (2), Jennifer Koepplinger (6), Jennifer Buck (7), Brandi Winrow (8), Barbie Welsh (9), Teresa Welch (10), Amy Gladieux (11), Brandy Damron (12), Emily Drain (13), Stacy Cowell (16)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Mickey Arquette (4th Year) Assistant Coaches: Troy Silveous (1st Year), Jenny Hughes (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 36-9 OCCAC Record: 18-2 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Janelle Dangler (2), Michelle Saunders (5), Kristina Shultz (7), Brandi Winrow (8), Barbie Welsh (9), Teresa Welch (10), Amy Gladieux (11), Brandy Damron (12), Emily Drain (13), Kristi Hehl (14), Heather Post (15), Ashley Lockmiller (16)

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2004 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Mickey Arquette (5th Year) Assistant Coaches: Emily Drain (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 41-14 OCCAC Record: 18-2 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: Qualifier National Finish: N/A Roster: Monica Sims (1), Brianne Smith (2), Michelle Brose (3), Michelle Saunders (5), Heather Veith (6), Kristina Shultz (7), Casey Wieczorek (9), Tiffany Brandeberry (10), Monica Decker (11), Kylie Panza (12), Paige McCullough (13), Kristi Hehl (14), Melissa Gill (15), Nickie Fair (16)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (1st Year) Assistant Coaches: Joe Boise (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 28-9 OCCAC Record: 12-4 OCCAC Finish: 2nd Place Region XII Finish: Qualifier National Finish: N/A Roster: Monica Sims (1), Brianne Smith (2), Michelle Brose (3), Jenae Caldwell (4), Leigh Zajac (6), Melissa Culp (7), April Nietrzeba (8), Casey Wieczorek (9), Sarah Morgart (10), Monica Decker (11), Ashley Correll (12), Jenny Shultz (13), Mandy Wingate (15)

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2006 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (2nd Year) Assistant Coaches: Joe Boise (2nd Year), Gary Godwin (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 44-12 OCCAC Record: 18-0 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 1st Place National Finish: 5th Place Roster: Lindsay Guinn (1), Cortney Simmons (2), Jenae Caldwell (3), Kari Bockbrader (4), Monica Brinkman (5), Leigh Zajac (6), Allicia Lawrence (7), April Nietrzeba (8), Katie Henry (9), Sarah Morgart (10), Tracy Lehman (11), Ashley Correll (12), Jenny Shultz (13), Kelli Short (14), Mandy Wingate (15), Kylie Zweifel (16), Mackenzie Heban (17), Crissy Kohler (18), Valerie Jesse (19), Victoria Kolb (20)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (3rd Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 39-11 OCCAC Record: 16-0 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: Qualifier National Finish: N/A Roster: Lindsay Guinn (1), Cortney Simmons (2), Paige Kingsborough (3), Kari Bockbrader (4), Monica Brinkman (5), Allicia Lawrence (7), Danielle Stead (8), Katie Henry (9), Jessica Snyder (10), Whitney Ondrus (13), Kelli Short (14), Kelly Acker (15), Kylie Zweifel (16), Mackenzie Heban (17), Ashley Henney (19), Tarah Dominique (21), Sarah Borowske (22), Raquel Lehmann (23)

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2008 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (4th Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (2nd Year), Stephanie Taylor (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 16-31 OCCAC Record: 5-7 OCCAC Finish: 3rd Place Region XII Finish: N/A National Finish: N/A Roster: Corrine Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Emilio, Janie Reichert (4), Lisa Pfaender (5), Stephanie Matthews (6), Tristan Donaghy (7), Amanda Cogley (8), Jessica Snyder (10), Allison Barry (11), Brittany Staccone (12), Megan Stump (13), Amanda Coressel (15), Jill Schumm (16), Lauren Proy (17), Ashley Henney (19), Lindsey McDonald (21), Tiffany Harding (22)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (5th Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (3rd Year), Kevin Snyder (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 25-16 OCCAC Record: 11-1 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: Qualifier National Finish: N/A Roster: Amanda Averesch (1), Jessica Maniaci (2), Melinda Johnson (3), Danielle Hahn (4), Amanda Coressel (5), Stephanie Matthews (6), Kayleigh Damron (8), Amanda Salmons (9), Miranda Milleson (10), Aimee Stranyak (11), Kristina Kruzel (13), Katelyn Helminiak (14), Whitney Risner (15), Rachel Sepesy (16), Ashleigh Barron (17), Emily Kuhn (18), Mandy Hensley (19), Jessica Russell (20), Lynsey McIntire (22), Shawna Fannin (23), Kendall Kulakowski (24)

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2010 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (6th Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (4th Year), Kevin Snyder (2nd Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 28-14 OCCAC Record: 8-0 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Rachel Sepesy (1), Haley Whitcomb (2), Melinda Johnson (3), Danielle Hahn (4), Sasha Matyi (5), Chelsea Lingenfelter (6), Christy Henneman (7), Kayleigh Damron (8), Kiley Thornton (9), Allison Braun (10), Aimee Stranyak (11), Kristina Kruzel (12), Lydia Eckel (13), Kate Helminiak (14), Christine Zappone (15), Magen Gerding (16), Heather Whitcomb (17), Aerica Susor (18), Mandy Hensley (19), Jessica Russell (20), Amanda Temple (21), Lynsey McIntire (22), Jolynn Brossia (23), Kendall Kulakowski (24)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (7th Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (5th Year), Kevin Snyder (3rd Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 33-16 OCCAC Record: 8-0 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Kelley Molloy (1), Haley Whitcomb (2), Ashleigh Whitacre (4), Christine Zappone (5), Chelsea Lingenfelter (6), Lindsey Bandeen (7), Aerica Susor (8), Matea Rice (9), Bridget Wolfe (10), Brittney Guerrero (11), Allison Braun (12), Lydia Eckel (13), Jolynn Brossia (14), Kaela Alexander (15), Magen Gerding (16), Heather Whitcomb (17), Keri Seel (18), Shelby Schuster (19), Courtney Parr (20), Elizabeth Weber (21), Morgan Gray (22), Annie DeTray (23), Courtney Mowery (24)

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2012 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (8th Year) Assistant Coaches: Michael Murphy (6th Year), Kevin Snyder (4th Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 44-5 OCCAC Record: 6-2 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 1st Place National Finish: 2nd Place Roster: Kelley Molloy (1), Bridget Wolfe (2), Ashleigh Whitacre (4), Tabitha Britt (5), Sydney Barron (6), Lindsey Bandeen (7), Tayler Redinger (8), Kristen Shock (9), Allison Hausch (10), Hallie Thompson (11), Ashlyn Michalak (12), Kristen Roznoski (13), Jordan Ratliff (14), Courtney Parr (15), Kasey Graham 916), Michelle Hollister (17), Alaina Haubert (19), Annie DeTray (20), Elizabeth Weber (21), Morgan Gray (22), Matea Rice (23), Courtney Mowery (24)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (9th Year) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Snyder (5th Year), Sara Fleming (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 41-7 OCCAC Record: 8-0 OCCAC Finish: 1st Place Region XII Finish: 3rd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Mareshah Scott (1), Olivia Reeder (2), Sydney Barron (4), Tabitha Britt (5), Amanda Sinay (6), Alyssa Lassey (7), Tayler redinger (8), April DeCant (9), Allison Hausch (10), Hallie Thompson (11), Ashlyn Michalak (12), Hannah Shank (13), Katie Butler (14), Leona Euler (15), Kasey Graham (16), Michelle Hollister (17), Katlyn Whitmarsh (18), Jaylee Glad (19), Hannah Morrison (20), Melanie Iacoangeli (21), Kenny Craig (22), Lexi Sheets (23), Aja Hall (24)

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2014 C L I C K P H O T O

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (10th Year) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Snyder (6th Year), Sara Fleming (2nd Year), Jeff Smith (1st Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: 24-17 OCCAC Record: 8-4 OCCAC Finish: 2nd Place Region XII Finish: 2nd Place National Finish: N/A Roster: Mareshah Scott (1), Olivia Reeder (2), Kellsie Cousino (5), Amanda Sinay (6), Emily Rockman (8), April DeCant (9), Alyssa Lassey (11), Katilyn Turski (12), Hannah Shank (13), Katie Butler (14), Sydney Cherry (15), Taylor Miller (17), Jaylee Glad (19), Melanie Iacoangeli (21), Tyniesha Wilson (22), Molly Gast (24)

F O R F U L L R O S T E R

Head Coach: Duane Lanham (11th Year) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Snyder (7th Year), Jeff Smith (2nd Year) Division: NJCAA D-II Overall Record: TBD OCCAC Record: TBD OCCAC Finish: TBD Region XII Finish: TBD National Finish: TBD Roster: Lexi Williams (2), Lesley Ducat (3), Haley Hudgin (4), Emily Mutter (5), Emily Morrow (6), Ashtin Staler (8), Molly Gast (9), Courtney Eitniear (11), Aubrey Geis (12), Alexandra Veres (13), Shelby Bruckner (14), Tori Weidinger (15), Kimberly Jesse (20), Jaylynn McGarry (21), Kendall Murphy (22), Josie Hall (23), Taylor Miller (24), Brittany George (40), Emily Rockman (51)

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