2017 softball media guide by Wilmington Athletics

MARCH

Wed. 8

at Centre ...................................................... Danville, KY .............................................. 5:30 p.m.

Sun. 12

vs Brockport ................................................ Naples, FL ................................................... 11 a.m.

vs UMass-Dartmouth ................................. Naples, FL ..................................................... 1 p.m.

Mon. 13

vs Marian ..................................................... Naples, FL ..................................................... 9 a.m.

vs Curry ....................................................... Naples, FL ....................................................11 a.m.

Wed. 15

vs Nichols .................................................... Naples, FL ................................................... 11 a.m.

vs Centenary ................................................ Naples, FL ..................................................... 1 p.m.

Thurs. 16

vs Castleton ................................................. Ft. Myers, FL ................................................. 9 a.m.

vs Nazareth ................................................. Ft. Myers, FL ............................................... 11 a.m.

Wed. 22

at Thomas More .......................................... Crestview Hills, KY ....................................... 3 p.m.

Sat. 25

HEIDELBERG * ........................................ HOME ......................................................... 1 p.m.

Sun. 26

FRANKLIN *.............................................. HOME ......................................................... 1 p.m.

Tues. 28

at Oberlin ..................................................... Oberlin, OH ................................................... 3 p.m.

Wed. 29

at Hanover ................................................... Hanover, IN .............................................. 3:30 p.m. APRIL

Sat. 1

CAPITAL * ................................................. HOME ......................................................... 1 p.m.

Mon. 3

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ............................. HOME ................................................... 3:30 p.m.

Wed. 5

at Muskingum * ........................................... New Concord, OH ........................................ 3 p.m.

Fri. 7

at John Carroll * .......................................... University Hts., OH ...................................... 1 p.m.

Tues. 11

at Ohio Northern * ..................................... Ada, OH ......................................................... 3 p.m.

Fri. 14

at Baldwin Wallace * .................................. Berea, OH ..................................................... 1 p.m.

Wed. 19

OTTERBEIN * ........................................... HOME ......................................................... 3 p.m.

Sat. 22

MARIETTA * ............................................. HOME ......................................................... 1 p.m.

Sun. 23

ALBION ..................................................... HOME ......................................................... 1 p.m.

Sat. 29

at Mount Union * ........................................ Alliance, OH .................................................. 1 p.m.

Home games denoted in bold * Denotes Ohio Athletic Conference game

TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule ............................................................. 2 Coaching Staff .................................................. 4 Roster ................................................................. 5 Season Preview ................................................ 6 Player Profiles ............................................ 9-19

KenDahl Bowles, JeTayshia Johns .......... 9

Micalah Hensley, Kerrie Trautman ....... 10

Becca Carpenter, Madi Wellendorf ...... 11

Bailey Sweeney, Mallory Roberts ......... 12

Jillia Cook, Grace Yoder ......................... 13

Savannah Hooper, Allison Pierce .......... 14

Taylor Priest, Kaylee Barber .................. 15

Beth Persicano, Kennedy Metz ............. 16

Sydney Kelly, Sawyer Hooper .............. 17

Chandler Fields, Meranda Wilson ........ 18

Mariyah Burkhardt ................................. 19

2016 Recap ..................................................... 20 2016 Stats ...................................................... 21 Ohio Athletic Conference ........................... 22

WILMINGTON COLLEGE QUICK FACTS Location ....................................... Wilmington, Ohio 45177 Founded ....................................................................... 1870 Religious Affiliation...............Religious Society of Friends Nickname ................................................... Fightin’ Quakers Colors ........................................................ Green and White Enrollment .................................................................. 1,200 Field ...................................... Wilmington Softball Complex Conference ..................................................... Ohio Athletic Affiliation........................................................ NCAA Div. III President ........................................................ Jim Reynolds Director of Athletics ...................................... Terry Rupert Office Phone ........................ 937-382-6661, Ext. 255 Faculty Ath. Rep...................................... Audrey Wagstaff Head Coach ........................................................ Beth Floyd Alma Mater ................................. Rio Grande University Office Phone ....................................... 937-481-2392 2016 Record .............................................................. 11-25 2016 OAC Record ...................................................... 3-15 Campus Web site ........................... www.wilmington.edu Athletic Communications Dir. of Athletic Communications..... Jayson Ameer Rasheed Office Phone ............................................. 937-481-2347 Cell Phone ................................................. 513-578-9388 E-mail .............................. ameer_rasheed@wilmington.edu Web site ............................... www.wilmingtonquakers.com

Where’s Wilmington..................................... 23 Record Book ............................................ 24-25 Athletic Department .................................... 26 Athletic Training ............................................ 27 About Wilmington ......................................... 28 Admission ........................................................ 29 Student Life .................................................... 30 Why Division III ............................... Back Cover

The 2017 Wilmington College softball guide is a mulitpurpose publication of the Wilmington College Department of Athletic Communications. Director of Athletic Communications: Jayson Ameer Rasheed is in his fifth season as the director. The WC Athletic Communications offce is located in Austin Hall, room 113. The office phone number is (937) 481-2347. He can also be reached at ameer_rasheed@wilmington.edu. Editorial Assistance: Becca Carpenter, Sports Information Intern

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Beth Floyd Beth Floyd is the all-time winningest fastpitch softball coach in the history of Wilmington College. She is also the school’s Senior Women Administrator. Floyd assists the administration of Wilmington’s 18 intercollegiate teams and oversees game management and NCAA compliance. Prior to her arrival on the WC campus, Floyd was the varsity softball coach and athletic director at (Leesburg) Fairfield High

School. A 1993 graduate of University of Rio Grande, Floyd compiled a 171-73 record at Fairfield High School. Her teams won four Southern Hills League titles, nine sectional championships,

Tom Purtell

Allan King Jr.

Allan King, Jr. is in his fourth season as the assistant softball coach at Wilmington. He assists with skill development at practice and development of the game plan. King is also the assistant women’s basketball coach at Wilmington.

Tom Purtell is entering his 17th season as a Wilmington College assistant softball coach, and in the fall of 2002 served as the interim head softball coach. Purtell brings 45 years of coaching experience to the Wilmington College softball program. For the past 14 years, he has had worked with head softball coach Beth Floyd. He has been associated with the Fairfield (Leesburg) High School softball program since its inception in 1978. The Lady Lions have won 16 Southern Hills League titles, 27 sectional championships, six district championships, a regional championship, and made a state final four appearance. Purtell has served as Fairfield’s associate head coach for the past 21 years. Purtell was founder, manager and coach of the Leesburg Lady Panthers travel softball program from 2000 to 2010. The Leesburg Lady Panthers program has sent 40 players on to play softball at the collegiate level.

Gary Breeden Gary Breeden is in his first season as the pitching coach for the Wilmington College softball team. Breeden brings almost 20 years of coaching experience, including high school and travel softball to the Fightin’ Quakers’ staff. He is also overseeing a girls softball program in Hillsboro. His daughter, Hanna, is a pitcher at Division I Cleveland State. He resides in Hillsboro with his wife, Renee.

PLAYER ROSTER Numerical Roster 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 27 29 30

KenDahl Bowles Je’Taysia Johns Micalah Hensley Kerrie Trautman Becca Carpenter Madi Wellendorf Bailey Sweeney Mallory Roberts Jillia Cook Grace Yoder Savannah Hooper Allison Pierce Taylor Priest Kaylee Barber Beth Persicano Kennedy Metz Sydney Kelly Sawyer Hooper Chandler Fields Meranda Wilson Mariyah Burkhardt

Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr.

C/IF OF OF SS P UTL OF P C OF OF IF C IF P OF C C OF OF P/IF

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

5-1 Middletown, OH / Madison 5-2 Wilmington, OH / Wilmington 5-4 Houston, OH / Houston 5-6 Hartville, OH / Field 5-8 South Charleston, OH / Southeastern 5-6 Akron, OH / Firestone 5-5 Columbus, OH / Bishop Hartley 5-6 Urbana, OH / Graham 5-5 Canton, OH / Glen Oak 5-3 Springboro, OH / Springboro 5-7 Leesburg, OH / Wilmington 5-9 Troy, OH / Troy 5-8 Springfield, OH / Shawnee 5-6 Columbus, OH / Westland 5-10 Knoxville, TN / Cincinnati Turpin 5-5 Russia, OH / Russia 5-6 Cincinnati, OH / Sycamore 5-8 Leesburg, OH / Wilmington 5-6 Delaware, OH / Rutherford B. Hayes 5-7 Marysville, OH / Marysville 5-7 Springfield, OH / Kenton Ridge

Alphabetical Roster 16 2 30 6 10 27 4 12 24 3 23 22 21 14 15 9 8 5 7 29 11

Kaylee Barber KenDahl Bowles Mariyah Burkhardt Becca Carpenter Jillia Cook Chandler Fields Micalah Hensley Savannah Hooper Sawyer Hooper Je’Taysia Johns Sydney Kelly Kennedy Metz Beth Persicano Allison Pierce Taylor Priest Mallory Roberts Bailey Sweeney Kerrie Trautman Madi Wellendorf Meranda Wilson Grace Yoder

Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr.

IF C/IF P/IF P C OF OF OF C OF C OF P IF C P OF SS UTL OF OF

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

5-6 Columbus, OH / Westland 5-1 Middletown, OH / Madison 5-7 Springfield, OH / Kenton Ridge 5-8 South Charleston, OH / Southeastern 5-5 Canton, OH / Glen Oak 5-6 Delaware, OH / Rutherford B. Hayes 5-4 Houston, OH / Houston 5-7 Leesburg, OH / Wilmington 5-8 Leesburg, OH / Wilmington 5-2 Wilmington, OH / Wilmington 5-6 Cincinnati, OH / Sycamore 5-5 Russia, OH / Russia 5-10 Knoxville, TN / Cincinnati Turpin 5-9 Troy, OH / Troy 5-8 Springfield, OH / Shawnee 5-6 Urbana, OH / Graham 5-5 Columbus, OH / Bishop Hartley 5-6 Hartville, OH / Field 5-6 Akron, OH / Firestone 5-7 Marysville, OH / Marysville 5-3 Springboro, OH / Springboro

SEASON PREVIEW

The Wilmington College softball team enters the 2017 season with one of the deepest team in the Beth Floyd era. However, a lot of the talent is young, but it still provides Floyd with a plethora of options as the season progresses. “I’m very excited for our upcoming season,” said Floyd. “We have a lot of good components that make up our team. We have a lot of talent from top to bottom, and it’s a good mixture of youth and experience. This is an extremely deep team and it creates a great environment in practice because we are competing every day, and learning how to compete every day. We are also learning how to celebrate each other’s successes, which are all key components in developing a quality team and quality culture. If you are going to win ball games you have to have good team culture.” Like most softball teams, the experienced arms in the circle could dictate a lot of the Wilmington success. Senior Becca Carpenter (South Charleston, OH/ Southeastern) and junior Beth Persicano (Nashville, TN/ Cincinnati (OH) Turpin) return after taking the ball in 30 of Wilmington’s 36 starts. Carpenter hurled a team-high 127 innings with 83 strikeouts, while posting a 4.52 ERA. Persicano battled an injury early, and finished with 48 innings over 13 appearances with a 5.83 ERA. “Beth Persicano and Becca Carpenter have been tremendous over the years,” said Floyd. “They have had to battle some really tough and difficult times with injuries, and this year I am hoping for special things from both of them in the circle. Getting them back to being healthy it would be nice to see them really be able to go out pain free and compete because they both are very good competitors. They are bulldogs on the mound

they love the fight and they can draw back on those experiences and difficult times working through injuries and I think that you can really see them rise this year. Because they have been through the battle they are battle tested.” Senior Kerrie Trautman (Hartville, OH/Field) could see some time in the circle in end of game situations, while freshmen Mariyah Burkhardt (Springfield, OH/Kenton Ridge) and Mallory Roberts (Urbana, OH/Graham) could compete for innings as the season progress. “So many times in softball you see some teams that live and die on one arm and be lucky to have two arms,” said Floyd. “The neat thing about our team and some what a unique thing about our team is that we have a pitching staff this year. And the good thing about that is that it gives us options if someone is having an off day. But yes it will be almost a baseball mentality we will have some defined roles in our pitching staff and I think it will be good to keep other teams off balance.” Wilmington will also have plenty of options of catchers for its staff to throw to, starting with junior Sawyer Hooper (Leesburg, OH/Wilmington). Hooper started 22 games last season and will be the primary catcher for the Fightin’ Quakers. She hit .257 with two RBI a season ago. Senior Sydney Kelly (Cincinnati, OH/Sycamore) is back after starting 19 games last season. Sophomore Taylor Priest (Springfield, OH/Shawnee), along with freshmen KenDahl Bowles (Middletown, OH/Madison) and Jillia Cook (Canton, OH/Glen Oak), will compete to split the catching duties with Hooper. “Sawyer has really stepped up and has developed into a really good softball player, and I look for a lot of big things from her this year,” said Floyd. “Her raw athletic ability is tremendous but also her heart and passion for the game is just huge. I am very excited about our catchers. It is going to be very competitive back there, and they each bring so much to the table they really do. They are doing a great job handling our pitching staff. Defensively, we are starting to see them take that leadership role more and more. The nice thing about the depth in the catching position is we are not going to have to wear people out.” The strength of Wilmington’s defense will be up the middle with Trautman, an all-conference shortstop, mov-

SEASON PREVIEW ing to second, freshman Grace Yoder (Springboro, OH/ Springboro) manning centerfield and freshman Kaylee Barber (Columbus, OH/Westland) taking over at shortstop. Trautman, whose glove and range will be impeccable for the Fightin’ Quakers, will look to return to her 2015 form offensively. She struggled last season, hitting .195 with seven RBI. “Kerrie is going to be the anchor of our infield,” said Floyd. “Kerrie has a high softball IQ and has naturally leadership capability. The move from short stop to second base is going to allow our team to utilize so much more of Kerrie’s ability whether we need her in the circle, whether we need her anywhere. But we are going to count on her experience and her knowledge of the game a lot in the infield. “Albert Einstein plays center field for us in terms of softball IQ,” Floyd continued. “Grace Yoder is a tremendous softball player. It is scary how good she is going to be in four years because of how good she is already. She is fast, strong and just blessed; she is a total package when it comes to a softball player. She is going to do a great job for us she is a young lady that can play multiple positions.” Wilmington will have plenty of options for their corner infielders as Bowles, Cook, Sawyer Hooper, sophomore Kennedy Metz (Russia, OH/Russia), sophomore Madi Wellendorf (Akron, OH/Firestone) and sophomore Allison Pierce (Troy, OH/Troy) all bring something to the table. It’s possible that all six players will find some innings on the corner. Additionally, Wellendorf and Yoder could find themselves playing at second base this season, while Pierce will play some shortstop for the Fightin’ Quakers. “One of the things that I look for in player especially, with your infielders is the ability to play more than one spot,” said Floyd. “Having solid utility players as a part of your program is huge because you can never tell when there may be an injury or someone is just in a horrible slump its nice having options or someone has to go in to pitch having a strong utility players kind of defines the strength of your team.” Junior Savannah Hooper (Leesburg, OH/Wilmington), a second team All-Central Region selection last season, returns for her third season. Ironically, it will also be a third position change for the versatile athlete. After spending her freshman season at second base, and last season at left field, Hooper is slated to start the season in right for WC. She finished third in the Ohio Athletic Conference with a team-high .472 average, which was the third-best average all-time at Wilmington. “Savannah is very coaches dream she works hard she

is a great teammate she is talented she is coachable I expect big things from her,” said Floyd. “We have to do a better job of scoring her, we need to get her in. She is going to set the table for us, and our job is to be able to get her in. This year, I think we will have the tools to do that more as we are going to be a better offensive team, and Savannah is just a special player.” Junior Chandler Fields (Delaware, OH/ Rutherford B. Hayes) could find her way into the Wilmington lineup, either as an outfielder or designated player. Freshmen Micalah Hensley (Houston, OH/Houston), Je’Taysia Johns (Wilmington, OH/Wilmington) and Bailey Sweeney (Columbus, OH/Bishop Hartley) all have the tools to contribute greatly for the Fightin’ Quakers this season. “We have some very good outfielders,” said Floyd. “Micalah Hensley is very good offensive and defensive player. She is covers a lot of ground, and is not afraid to go after one. Then, we have Je’Taysia and Bailey, who are very different type players, but are very strong on their own right. Je’Taysia is a slapper, a triple threat from the left side. Bailey is just as consistent as you can get from the right side. So there is some depth. Chandler, who always swings a good bat, does a great job of being probably one of our better contact hitters.” Floyd believes this season is capable of putting together one of best seasons in school history, and brings a balanced attack for teams to contend with. “I think that most coaches want that ideal team that is combination of speed and power and this is close as we have been to having that,” said Floyd. “We went from being a very powerful team that was not very fast, to a team that was very fast with very little power. Recruiting is a difficult thing, you just cant snap your fingers and magically get everything you want. This year is as close as we have been with having that balance that allows you to be a dangerous offensive team. One of our goals, obviously you want to outscore your opponent, but if we can score five or six run consistently, we are going to win a lot of ball games.” Wilmington opens the 2017 season Wednesday, March 8 at Centre College.

PLAYER PROFILES

Kendahl Bowles Freshman l Catcher l R/R Middletown, OH l Madison Business Management

PERSONAL: KenDahl Renee Bowles was born May 14, 1998, the daughter of Jeff Fields and Jessica Bowles ... has a younger brother, Alex ... four-year letterwinner at Middletown Madison ... four-time scholar athlete ... two-time team captain ... honorable metion 2nd team All-Metro as a senior ... Mohawks claimed district championship in her junior season.

9 Jeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Taysia Johns Freshman l Outfielder l L/L Wilmington, OH l Wilmington Business Management

PERSONAL: Jeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Taysia Chareie Johns was born May 27, 1998, the daughter of Heather and Howard Johns ... has two siblings, Charese and Chaylin ... four-year letterwinner at Wilmington ... Hurricane were district runners up (sophomore year) ... Scholar Athlete as a senior.

PLAYER PROFILES

Micalah Hensley Freshman l Infielder l R/R Houston, OH l Houston Exercise Science

PERSONAL: Micalah Brooke Hensley was born December 2, 1997, the daughter of Jennifer Schumacher and Christopher Hensley ... has three siblings, Ashlynn, Christen and Dylan ... four-year letterwinner at Houston ... two-time first team All-county selection ... four-time Dayton Metro selection, including first team as a senior ... holds Houston school records in career home runs (20), career runs scored, most home runs in a season (7) and most runs scored in a season.

10 Kerrie Trautman Senior l Infielder l R/R Hartville, OH l Field Sport Management

PERSONAL: Kerrie Miranda Trautman was born December 19, 1994, the daughter of Brian and Karalyn Trautman ... has three siblings, Brian, Kayla and Jarett, who is a member of the WC baseball team ... FRESHMAN SEASON (2014): Appeared in 33 games with 30 starts ... hit .257 ... season-long three-game hitting streak ... made 15 starts in the circle ... finished 4-10 with an 4.76 ERAhad a strikeout in 13 of 16 appearances ... hurled 60.1 innings ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2015): Second Team All-OAC ... appeared in and started 38 games pitching and playing shortstop ... 36 hits with a season-high six-game hitting streak ... hit eight doubles and hit her first two homeruns (Thomas More, 3/18/15 and Marietta, 3/21/15) ... finished the season with a .300 batting average ... JUNIOR SEASON (2016) Appeared in 34 games with 33 starts ... tied career-high with three hits (Transylvania, 4/25) ... scored 11 runs with seven RBI. YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2014 .247 73 10 18 0 0 0 6 1 2015 .300 120 18 36 8 0 2 14 3 2016 .195 87 11 17 1 0 0 7 4 Total .253 280 39 71 9 0 2 27 8

PLAYER PROFILES

Becca Carpenter Senior l Pitcher l R/R South Charleston, OH l Southeastern Criminal Justice

PERSONAL: Rebecca Lynn Carpenter was born January 5, 1996 ... the daughter of Steve and Alana Carpenter... has one older sibling, Cora ... earned four varisty letters at Southeastern, where she played for Tojo Delaney and Amber Price ... earned All-State Honorable Mention, Player MVP, first Team All-League ... her team was three-time district winner, and her senior year her team was Regional Runner-up. FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Appeared in seven games with six starts, after returning from an injury ... recorded at least two strikeouts in every game with a season high nine strikeouts against Transy, 4/23/15 ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Started 23 games ... finished the season 5-13 ... hurled five innings against Rockford (3/10) without allowing a run ... hit .280 on the season ... had four-game hitting streak ... career-high three hits (Otterbein, 4/20). YR ERA W-L APP/GS IP R ER BB K 2015 4.53 1-5 7/6 38.2 35 25 13 28 2016 4.52 5-13 29/20 127.0 99 82 41 83 TOTAL 4.52 6-18 36/26 165.2 134 102 54 113

Madi Wellendorf Freshman l Infielder l R/R Akron, OH l Firestone Sport Management

PERSONAL: Madison Alyse Wellendorf was born July 1, 1996, the daughter of Nan and John Rader ... has two siblings, David and Johnny ... four-year letterwiner at Firestone ... led Falcons in hitting as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior ... led the city of Akron in hitting as a freshman ... two-time team MVP ... three-time all-county selection.

PLAYER PROFILES

Bailey Sweeney Freshman l Outfielder l R/R Columbus, OH l Bishop Hartley Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Bailey Nicole Sweeney born August 9, 1997, the daughter of Ken and Cathi Sweeney ... has an older brother, Kenney ... two-year letterwinner at Bishop Hartley.

12 Mallory Roberts Freshman l Pitcher l R/R Urbana, OH l Graham Sport Management

PERSONAL: Mallory Ranee Roberts was born November 10, 1997, the daughter of Tammy and Sam Roberts ... has two older siblings, Chad and William ... four-year letterwinner at Graham ... four-time academic award ... honorable mention Central Buckeye Conference as a senior.

PLAYER PROFILES

Jillia Cook Freshman l Catcher l R/R Canton, OH l Glen Oak Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Jillia Katelynn Cook was born February 1, 1998, the daughter of Scott and Rosie Cook ... has a younger brother, Michael ... four-year letterwinner at Canton Glen Oak ... three-time All-Federal League selection ... two-time scholar athlete ... three-time Stark County all-star ... Eagles claimed regional championship and qualified for the Ohio Final Four.

13 Grace Yoder Freshman l Outfielder l L/R Springboro, OH l Springboro Criminal Justice

PERSONAL: Grace Elizabeth Yoder-Price was born August 20, 1997, the daughter of Randy Yoder ... four-year letterwinner at Springboro ... four-time All-Greater Western Ohio Conference selection, including back-to-back first team selection (junior and senior) ... four-time academic award.

PLAYER PROFILES

Savannah Hooper Junior l Outfielder l S/R Leesburg, OH l Wilmington Biology

PERSONAL: Savannah Jo Hooper was born November 9, 1995... the daughter of Jeff Myers and Stephanie, and step daughter of Glen Blessing... has three siblings, including twin sister Sawyer, who is a member of the softball team ... earned three varsity letters at Wilmington High School ... earned two Second Team All-Leagues and Honorable Mention ... FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Appeared in 38 games with 36 starts playing second base and outfield ... 40 hits, including a season-long, seven-game hitting streak ... hit one triple and scored 18 runs ... finished the season with a .385 batting average ... recorded 13 stolen bases without being caught SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Wilmington College Female Athlete of the Year ... started 34 games ... started season with seven-game hitting streak ... finished second in OAC, hitting .472 ... second-best single season batting average in school history ... 50 hits, third in single-season history ... finished with 20 stolen bases, good for fourth all-time ... six RBI ... two doubles. YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2015 .385 104 18 40 0 1 0 0 13 2016 .472 106 19 50 2 0 0 6 20 Total .428 210 37 90 2 1 0 6 33

Allison Pierce Sophomore l Infielder l R/R Troy, OH l Troy Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Allison Maribeth Pierce was born August 31, 1996, the daughter of Matt and Becky Pierce ... has an older brother, Ryan ... earned four varsity letters at Troy, where she played for Megan Campbell ... four-time All-GWOC, including three-time first-team honoree ... first-team All Southwest Ohio as a senior ... hit .422 in her high school with 61 career RBI. FRESHMAN YEAR (2016): Played in 33 games with 32 starts ... made starts as a pitcher, third baseman, first baseman and designated hitter ... finished with 16 hits ... had four multi-hit games ... one multi-RBI game ... appeared in seven games in the circle, finishing the season 1-2.

YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2015 .205 78 5 16 0 0 0 7 0 Total .205 78 5 16 0 0 0 7 0

PLAYER PROFILES

Taylor Priest Sophomore l Catcher l R/R Springfield, OH l Shawnee Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Taylor Elizabeth Priest was born June 6, 1997, the daughter of Bryan and Melissa Priest ... has an older sister, Allie ... four-year letterwinner at Springfield Shawnee, where she played for Chris Roberts ... first-team All-Central Buckeye Conference as a senior ... hit .304 in her high school career, including .348 with 15 RBI as a senior ... Braves set school record with 26 wins. FRESHMAN SEASON (2016): Recorded a hit in her only at-bat (Transylvania, 4/25) ... missed most of the season with an injury.

15 Kaylee Barber Freshman l Infielder l R/R Columbus, OH l Westland Criminal Justice

PERSONAL: Kaylee Mae Barber was born January 8, 1998, the daughter of Jennifer and Chris Winters ... has two younger siblings, Kenadee and Kaden ... four-year letterwinner at Westland ... four-time All-Ohio Capital Conference selection.

PLAYER PROFILES

Beth Persicano Junior l Pitcher l R/R Knoxville, TN l Cincinnati Turpin Biology

PERSONAL: Lora Elizabeth Persicano was born December 11, 1995... the daughter of Phyllis and Micheal Persicano... has one older sister Natalie ... earned four varsity letters at Turpin High School ... earned four Scholar Athlete awards and two Second Team All-Conference ... her senior year she earned District Honorable Mention, Team MVP, and First team All-Conference ... second all time at Turpin with 40 Career wins. FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Appeared in 23 games, with 20 starts ... had at least one strikeout in 18 of her 23 appearances ... recorded a total of 69 strikeouts, starting the season with a season high 10 strikeouts (Wisc. Lutheran, 3/8/15) ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Missed part of season with an injury ... hurled in nine games with seven starts.

YR ERA W-L APP/GS IP R ER BB K 2015 4.96 3-18 23/20 122.2 123 87 32 87 2016 5.83 2-8 13/10 48.0 53 40 18 17 TOTAL 4.96 5-26 36/30 170.2 176 127 50 104

Kennedy Metz Sophomore l Utility l R/R Russia, OH l Russia Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Kennedy Rose Metz was born February 1, 1997, the daughter of Ken Metz, and Connie & Dan Millhouse ... has a younger brother, Connor ... earned four varsity letters at Russia, where she played for Michelle Baker ... shared Russia season records in homeruns and triples, while holding the Russia triples record (11) ... two-time all-county selection ... all-Southwest Ohio ... Raiders were three-time sectional runners up. FRESHMAN SEASON (2016): Appeared in 23 games, 20 in a reserve role ... spent most time as a OF, but made three starts as a 3B ... didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t commit as error in 10 chances at 3B ... posted on-base percentage of .529 on the season.

YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2015 .273 11 5 3 0 0 0 2 2 Total .273 11 5 3 0 0 0 2 2

PLAYER PROFILES

Sydney Kelly Senior l Catcher l R/R Cincinnati, OH l Sycamore Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Sydney Scott Kelly was born May 26, 1995, the daughter of Scott and Stacy Kelly ... has an older sibling, Jordan, and an younger sibling, Christian ... four-year varsity letterwinner at Sycamore ... earned first-team All-Greater Miami Conference as a senior ... hit. 324 with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in her final season with the Aviators. FRESHMAN SEASON (2014): Appeared in 11 games with six starts ... went 2-for-3 in first career start against St. John Fisher (3/3) ... had two multi-hit games ... two multi-RBI games ... hit .316 on the season ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2015): Appeared in 22 games with 19 starts behind the plate ... eight hits with three doubles, seven RBI, and scored three runs ... JUNIOR SEASON (2016): Appeared in 19 games with 15 starts ... career-high two RBI (Dominican, 3/7). YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2014 .316 19 1 6 1 0 0 5 0 2015 .182 44 3 8 3 0 0 7 0 2016 .056 46 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 Total .148 108 6 16 4 0 0 14 0

Sawyer Hooper Junior l Catcher l R/R Leesburg, OH l Wilmington Early Childhood Education

PERSONAL: Sawyer Lynne Hooper was born November 9, 1995 ... the daughter of Jeff Myers and Stephanie Blessings and step daughter of Glen Blessings ... has three siblings, including twin Savannah, who is a member of the WC basketball and softball team ... earned three varsity letters at Wilmington ... her senior year she earned Honorable Mention and her teamed was the Sectional Champions.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Appeared in 26 games with two outfield starts and three starts catching ... five hits, four RBI and scored four runs ... finished the season with a .250 batting average ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Appeared in 22 games with 21 starts, all behind the plate ... career-high three hits and two RBI (Rockford, 3/10).

YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2015 .250 20 4 5 0 0 0 4 1 2016 .257 35 5 9 2 0 0 2 0 Total .254 55 9 14 2 0 0 6 1

PLAYER PROFILES

Chandler Fields Junior l Outfielder l R/R Delaware, OH l Rutherford B. Hayes Business Administration

PERSONAL: Chandler Isabella Fields was born May 25, 1995... the daughter of Bob and Stacey Fields... has one younger sibling Graham... earned four varsity letters at Rutherford B Hayes... earned All-League Honorable Mention and 2nd team All League FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Appeared in 19 games, with five starts ... recorded a career-high three-game hitting streak ... SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Appeared in 33 games with 25 starts, mostly in right field ... recorded career-long 11-game hitting streak ... three multi-hit games ... career-high three RBI (Baldwin Wallace, 4/16).

YR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2015 .367 30 2 11 3 0 0 6 1 2016 .284 74 6 21 3 0 0 9 1 Total .307 104 8 32 6 0 0 15 2

Meranda Wilson Junior l Outfielder l R/R Marysville, OH, OH l Marysville Athletic Training

PERSONAL: Meranda Jean Wilson was born April 25, 1995, the daughter of Werner and Theresa Wilson ... has two older siblings, Jacob and Ashlee.

PLAYER PROFILES

Mariyah Burkhardt Freshman l Utility l R/R Springfield, OH l Kenton Ridge Undecided

PERSONAL: Mariyah Elizabeth Burkhardt was born April 23, 1998, the daughter of Mike and Tosha Burkhardt ... has twin sibings, McKenna and McKenzie ... four-year letterwinner at Kenton Ridge ... the Cougars were stats runners up in her freshman season ... two-time special mention all-Central Buckeye Conference.

2016 SEASON RECAP

Sophomore Savannah Hooper had a breakout season for the Wilmington College softball team. Hooper proved to be a threat on the field and in the classroom. The outfielder was named CoSIDA first team Academic all-district and NFCA second team all-Central Region. She was also named second team All-OAC for her work between the lines. She finished third in the OAC with a team-high .472 batting average, which is the third-best average all-time at Wilmington. She also finished fourth in the OAC with 20 stolen bases. As a team, Wilmington finished 11-25 overall and 3-15 in the OAC. “In 2016 we saw a lot of good things from our young team,” said head coach Beth Floyd. “We also learned what we need to work on and get better. Sophomore Savannah Hooper had an absolutely amazing year earning all conference and central region awards. Our team played hard and competed everyday, we picked up some great wins because we never gave up.” Seniors Megan Warren and Jessie Stewart capped their tenures with career-best seasons. Warren was second on the team with a .313 batting average, followed by Stewart’s .300 average. Warren hit WC’s only two homeruns and drove in a team-high 16 RBI with a team-high 10 doubles. Sophomore transfer Courtney Mackey added a .296 average and a team-high two triples. Sophomore Becca Carpenter was the team’s top pitcher with 83 strikeouts and a 4.52 ERA. Savannah Hooper, Stewart, Carpenter, Sawyer Hooper and Olivia Bauer all earned Academic All-OAC honors.

2016 SEASON STATISTICS 2016 Wilmington College Softball Statistics Summary for Wilmington (as of Jan 25, 2017) (All games) Record: 11-25 Date Opponent

3/6 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/10 3/16 3/16 3/22 3/22 *3/25 *3/25 3/30 3/30 *4/3 *4/3 *4/10 *4/10 *4/12 *4/12 *4/13 *4/13 *4/16 *4/16 4/17 4/17 *4/20 *4/20 *4/24 *4/24 4/25 4/25 *5/1 *5/1

vs Albion vs Olivet College vs Dominican University vs Wisconsin Lutheran at Bethany Lutheran vs Clark vs Rockford vs Nazareth THOMAS MORE THOMAS MORE at Mount St. Joseph at Mount St. Joseph at #14 Heidelberg at #14 Heidelberg HANOVER HANOVER at Capital at Capital JOHN CARROLL JOHN CARROLL OHIO NORTHERN OHIO NORTHERN MUSKINGUM MUSKINGUM BALDWIN WALLACE BALDWIN WALLACE at Franklin at Franklin at Otterbein University at Otterbein University at Marietta College at Marietta College TRANSYLVANIA TRANSYLVANIA MOUNT UNION MOUNT UNION

Score W L W L W L W W L L L W L L W W L L L L L L L L W W L L L L L L L L W L

8-2 0-3 5-3 2-3 5-4 1-2 24-2 2-1 2-8 1-9 2-4 4-3 3-11 0-8 9-8 4-2 1-2 1-11 3-9 0-7 3-4 2-3 0-14 2-14 2-1 6-1 6-7 5-13 0-3 2-8 1-8 0-2 3-6 4-18 3-2 0-8

Home: 5-11

Player

Taylor Priest Savannah Hooper Megan Warren Jessie Stewart Courtney Mackey Chandler Fields Becca Carpenter Whitney Edwards Kennedy Metz Olivia Bauer Sawyer Hooper Shaylee Carson Allison Pierce Taylor Hill Megan Deam Kerrie Trautman Ashley McCray Sydney Kelly Megan Joyner Totals Opponents

Away: 2-11

Neutral: 4-3

avg gp-gs 1.000 2-0 .472 34-34 .313 36-36 .300 34-33 .296 33-33 .284 33-25 .280 10-10 .277 35-35 .273 23-3 .267 23-3 .257 22-21 .250 7-0 .205 31-31 .200 32-15 .200 8-0 .195 34-33 .083 19-7 .056 19-15 .000 2-0 .279 36 .318 36

1 50 31 27 29 21 7 28 3 4 9 1 16 7 1 17 1 2 0

0 2 10 7 8 3 1 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

0 6 16 15 9 9 2 9 2 4 2 2 7 3 0 7 0 2 1

1 4 10 12 12 5 2 4 6 1 1 0 3 2 3 11 2 3 0

914 116 255 990 214 315

39 57

3 13

2 96 22 184

82 88

1 106 99 90 98 74 25 101 11 15 35 4 78 35 5 87 12 36 2

OAC: 3-15

1 19 14 8 12 6 1 11 5 6 5 2 5 6 0 11 2 2 0

0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

rbi

bb hbp

so sb-att 0 1-1 10 20-22 23 3-3 17 1-1 19 7-7 6 1-1 4 0-0 14 1-1 2 2-2 3 2-2 13 0-0 1 0-0 7 0-1 9 0-2 0 0-0 4 4-6 1 0-0 11 0-0 0 0-0 8 144 42-49 14 126 54-62

0 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0

LOB - Team (234), Opp (237). DPs turned - Team (9), Opp (12). IBB - Team (0), Opp (3). Picked off - W. Edwards 1. Player

Megan Joyner Becca Carpenter Beth Persicano Allison Pierce Caitlin Mathews Kerrie Trautman Totals Opponents

era

w-l

4.55 3-2 5.81 5-13 7.50 2-8 8.69 1-2 10.80 0-0 33.75 0-0

app gs cg sh sv

14 3 0 29 20 10 13 10 2 7 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 0 0 0 0

36 36 12 36 36 21

0 7

3 6

6.44 11-25 3.36 25-11

31.2 49 127.0 152 48.0 73 19.2 32 1.2 5 1.1 4

26 99 53 29 2 5

16 82 40 19 2 5

229.1 315 214 164 233.0 255 116 87

10 41 18 14 3 2

23 83 17 1 1 1

88 126 82 144

PB - Team (7), Saw. Hooper 5, Sydney Kelly 2, Opp (9). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (1). SBA/ATT - Sydney Kelly (29-33), B. Carpenter (23-29), Saw. Hooper (24-28), B. Persicano (19-20), A. Pierce (7-8), Megan Joyner (4-4), T. Priest (1-1), C. Mathews (1-1). Score by innings Wilmington Opponents

1 23 24

2 19 16

3 13 27

4 19 30

5 16 54

6 18 41

7 8 22

Total 116 214

Win-loss breakouts: Day 10-25; Night 1-0; vs Left 1-1; vs Right 10-24; 1-run games 6-6; 2-run games 2-2; 5+run games 3-14; Extra inns 0-0; Shutouts 0-7. Current streak: Lost 1; Longest winning streak: 2; Longest losing streak: 8. Attendance: Home 2306 (avg 144); Away 2130 (avg 106); Total 4436 (avg 123).

OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Conference Overall Otterbein 16 2 .889 29 7 .789 Ohio Northern 11 7 .611 24 19 .558 Muskingum 11 7 .611 22 22 .500 Heidelberg 10 8 .556 30 13 .698 Marietta 10 8 .556 21 19 .525 Mount Union 9 9 .500 23 17 .575 John Carroll 9 9 .500 17 17 .500 Capital 8 10 .444 19 19 .500 Wilmington 3 15 .167 11 25 .306 Baldwin Wallace 3 15 .167 10 26 .278

The Ohio Athletic Conference, the third-oldest conference in college athletics, is predated only by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1888) and the Big Ten (1895). The Conference is older than the World Series and even the NCAA itself, and has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. From a modest beginning of six charter members in 1902, the OAC grew to as many as 24 members in the mid-1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Through the years a total of 31 colleges and universities at one time or another have been members of the OAC. Currently, the Conference consists of 10 members: Baldwin-Wallace University, Capital University, Heidelberg University, John Carroll University, Marietta College, University of Mount Union, Muskingum University, Ohio Northern University, Otterbein University and Wilmington College. Wilmington became the 31st OAC member school in July 1, 2000. The enrollments of the 10 OAC institutions range from 1,200 to 4,500. All of the schools were founded in the 19th century, and have long and outstanding academic reputations. While maintaining these high academic standards, OAC athletic teams and athletes have consistently enjoyed a great deal of success on a regional and national level. The athletic competition is viewed not as an end in itself, but as an extension of the edcational programs.

All-OAC First Team Mikaela Mitsch, C Sr. Heidelberg Megan Garner, 1B So. Otterbein Maddie Flasco, 2B So. Otterbein Jessie Matthews, 2B Jr. Muskingum Kayla Zachrich, SS Sr. Heidelberg Andi Vansickle, 3B Sr. Mount Union Brittany Bait, OF So. Mount Union Bailey McElwain, OF So. Otterbein Molly Riggs, OF Jr. Otterbein Melissa Maiorano, DP So. Muskingum Amy Clark, UP So. Muskingum Rachael Owens, P So. Otterbein AnnMarie Kirchner, P Jr. John Carroll Second Team Logan Lehman, C Jr. Mount Union Kylie Asmus, 1B Fr. Ohio Northern Brooklyn Staten, 2B Sr. Capital Kelly Martin, SS Sr. Muskingum Fallon Gawry, 3B Sr. Muskingum Savannah Hooper, OF So. Wilmington Bailey Smith, OF So. Heidelberg Hannah Mizner, OF So. John Carroll Ariann Barile, DP Jr. Marietta Abbey McKee, UP So. Heidelberg Rachel Eberling, P Fr. Muskingum Kirsten Lightel, P So. Ohio Northern Amber Martinelli, P Jr. Capital Honorable Mention Rachel Montgomery (Sr., Marietta), Amanda Lahti (Sr., Ohio Northern), Marissa Smego (Sr., Heidelberg), Alyson Shaw (Fr., Otterbein), Erica English (Fr., Baldwin Wallace), Taylor Hicks (Jr., Heidelberg), Jenna Hollar (So., Ohio Northern), Cierra Bloom (Jr., Marietta), Gabby Johnson (Fr., Otterbein), Allie Scali (Jr., Mount Union), Alyssa Coleman (Sr., John Carroll), Alexis Boledovic (Fr., Baldwin Wallace), Jordan Kramer (So., Mount Union), Ashley Knowles (Sr., Capital) Pitcher of the Year Rachael Owens So. Otterbein Rachael Owens

Player of the Year So.

Otterbein

Kylie Asmus

Rookie of the Year Fr.

Ohio Northern

Muskingum

Coaching Staff of the Year

WHERE IS WILMINGTON? Wilmington is a small town in Southwest Ohio, and is located conveniently between three metropolitan cities, Cincinnati, Dayton and Coluumbus. We are just 33 miles west of Dayton, 51 miles north of downtown Cincinnati and 62 miles south of Columbus.

RECORD BOOK SEASONAL RECORDS

Triples

Batting Average (45 ABs) .482 .472 .466 .463 .455 .413 .407 .406 .406 .404

Catlin Shilling Savannah Hooper Stacy Bender Kendra Losey Jen Aldredge Jen Aldredge Kerri Cunagin Cory Sheets Jamie Jacobs Kelli Howard

53-of-110 50-of-106 21-of-45 38-of-82 41-of-90 19-of-46 37-of-91 56-of-138 27-of-91 17-of-42

At Bats (Minimum 100)

138 Cory Sheets 2008 134 Brooke Byrne 2012 128 Megan Warren 2014 127 Franny Spangler 2008 127 Krysti George 2000 122 Brooke Byrne 2013 121 Stacy Lunsford 2014 121 Dana LaCoste 2008 120 Kerrie Trautman 2015 120 Stacy Lunsford 2012

Hits (Minimum 30)

56 53 50 49 48 45 45 42 41 41 40 40 40 40

Cory Sheets Catlin Shilling Savannah Hooper Brooke Byrne Brooke Byrne Michelle Walther Vicki Zunis Cory Sheets Kelly Blanton Jen Aldredge Savannah Hooper Catlin Shilling Cory Sheets Stephanie Pratt

2008 2014 2016 2012 2013 2000 1999 2010 1999 1994 2015 2013 2009 2004

Doubles (Minimum 7)

15 Brooke Byrne 14 Christy Springer 12 Catlin Shilling 12 Erin Donahoe 11 Maria Raver 10 Megan Warren 10 Catlin Shilling 10 Vicki Zunis 10 Sheena Smith 10 Tracy Whitaker 10 Jamie Jacobs

2012 2000 2014 2002 2002 2016 2013 1999 1998 1996 1994

2014 2016 1992 2001 1994 1993 2012 2008 1994 1992

5 Maria Raver 5 Erin Donahoe 5 Jill Browning 4 Brooke Ashbaugh 3 Cory Sheets 3 Maria Raver 3 Michelle Walther 3 Krysti George 3 Christy Springer 3 Kelli Howard

2004 2002 2002 2005 2008 2005 2000 2000 2000 1993

Home Runs 10 9 8 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Catlin Shilling Catlin Shilling Kendra Losey Erin Donahoe Brooke Byrne Maria Raver Vicki Zunis Kerri Cunagin Brooke Byrne Maria Raver Erin Donahoe

2013 2014 2002 2003 2013 2003 1999 2012 2012 2004 2002

Runs Batted In

36 Vicki Zunis 31 Catlin Shilling 27 Maria Raver 27 Tracy Whitaker 26 Brooke Byrne 26 Tracy Whitaker 25 Catlin Shilling 25 Julie Sroufe 24 Kendra Losey 23 Kerrie Trautman 23 Maria Raver

30 30 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 27

1999 2014 2004 1996 2013 1995 2013 1996 2002 2015 2002

Runs Scored Cory Sheets Michelle Walther Brooke Byrne LeeAnn Truesdell Kelly Blanton Michelle Walther Sheena Smith Jen Aldredge Catlin Shilling Stephanie Pratt Brooke Ashbaugh Vicki Zunis Jen Aldredge

2008 2000 2012 1999 1999 1999 1998 1994 2014 2004 2004 1999 1995

RECORD BOOK Stolen Bases

28 28 24 20 13 12

Jen Aldredge Jen Aldredge Jen Aldredge Savannah Hooper Savannah Hooper Brooke Ashbaugh

1996 1994 1995 2016 2015 2005

CAREER LEADERS

Batting Average (Min. 100 ABs) .380

Jen Aldredge

132-of-347 1993-96

459

Brooke Byrne

164

Cory Sheets

Catlin Shilling

Maria Raver

Catlin Shilling

Brooke Byrne

Jen Aldredge

Danielle Monnier

2.33

Julie Sroufe

444

Danielle Monnier

At Bats

2010-13

Wins

13 Danielle Monnier 12 Danielle Monier 9 Julie Sroufe 8 Danielle Monnier 7 Kylie Ford 7 Kylie Ford 7 Jess Clutter 7 Katie Quay 7 Sherri Miller 7 Sherri Miller

2014 2013 1996 2012 2011 2010 2012 2004 1999 2000

Earned Run Average

1.45 Danielle Monnier 2.04 Kylie Ford 2.24 Danielle Monnier 2.33 Julie Sroufe 3.08 Gina Davenport 3.33 Danielle Monnier 3.39 Sheena Smith 3.43 Sherri Miller 3.62 Amanda Smith 3.73 Catlin Shilling 3.79 Jess Clutter

2013 2010 2014 1996 1995 2012 1995 2002 2008 2013 2012

Strikeouts

142 Danielle Monnier 122 Danielle Monnier 111 Danielle Monnier 108 Amanda Smith 101 Kylie Ford 83 Becca Carpenter 75 Julie Sroufe 73 Amanda Smith 72 Danielle Monnier 69 Beth Persicano 69 Jess Clutter

2014 2013 2012 2008 2010 2016 1996 2007 2011 2015 2012

Hits

2007-10

Doubles

2011-14

Triples

2002-04

Home Runs

2011-14

Runs Batted In

2011-24

Runs Scored

2010-13

Stolen Bases

1993-96

Wins ERA

2011-14

1996

Strikeouts

2011-14

ATHLETIC STAFF

Athletic Director Terry Rupert

Asst. AD/SWA Beth Floyd

Business Manager Stacey Conley

Athletic Development Equipment Manager Steve Spirk Carl Coatney

Athletic Communications J. Ameer Rasheed

ADMINISTRATION (937) 481-2(ext) Terry Rupert .................. Athletic Director ................................. ext. 255 ............ terry_rupert@wilmington.edu Beth Floyd ..................... Asst. AD/SWA .................................... ext 392 ............... beth_floyd@wilmington.edu Audrey Wagstaff ........... Faculty Athletics Rep. ........................ ext. 407 ...... audrey_wagstaff@wilmigton.edu

Stacey Conley................. Business Manager .............................. ext. 467 ........ stacey_conley@wilmington.edu Steve Spirk ..................... Dir. of Athletic Development ............. ext. 262 ............. steve_spirk@wilmington.edu Carl Coatney .................. Equipment Manager............................ ext. 324 ........... carl_coatney@wilmington.edu J. Ameer Rasheed .......... Director of Athletic Communications .... ext. 347 ...... ameer_rasheed@wilmington.edu

HEAD COACHES Trip Breen ...................... M&W Swimming ................................ ext. 212 ................trip_breen@wilmington.edu Ron Combs .................... M&W Cross Country/Track ............... ext. 256.............. ron_combs@wilmington.edu Chip Dillon ..................... Cheerleading/Dance ........................... ext. 467 ............... wc_cheercoach@yahoo.edu Beth Floyd ..................... Softball/Volleyball .............................. ext. 392 .............. beth_floyd@wilmington.edu Bryan Moore .................. Football ............................................... ext. 434 .......... bryan_moore@wilmington.edu Dan Cleaver ................... Baseball ............................................... ext. 374 ............. dan_cleaver@wilmington.edu K.C. Hunt ....................... Men’s Basketball ................................ ext. 349 .................. kc_hunt@wilmington.edu Bud Lewis ...................... Men’s Soccer ...................................... ext. 341 ............... bud_lewis@wilmington.edu Bryan Habick .................. Men’s Lacrosse ................................... ext. 269 .......... bryan_habick@wilmington.edu Jerry Scheve .................. Women’s Basketball ........................... ext. 284 ........... jerry_scheve@wilmington.edu Steve Spirk ..................... Women’s Soccer ................................. ext. 262 ............. steve_spirk@wilmington.edu Bre Galloway ................. Women’s Lacrosse.............................. ext. 250 .. breanne_galloway@wilmington.edu

ATHLETIC TRAINING Athletic Training at Wilmington College SPECIALISTS IN THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SPORTS INJURIES Athletic training is an exciting and fast-paced allied medical profession. As an integral member of the athletic healthcare team, the certified athletic trainer (ATC) is educated in prevention, treatment, evaluation and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and illnesses sustained by physically active people. Certified athletic trainers work closely with medical professionals in a wide range of settings that include high schools, colleges and universities, professional teams, sports medicine clinics, corporate fitness facilities and hospitals. In 2012, Wilmington’s athletic training program earned the maximum seven-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students completing the Bachelor of Science degree program at WC are eligible for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer. Students also are eligible for the Ohio licensing exam upon earning their ATC credentials. All athletic training students are considered pre-professional during their first two semesters. After satisfactory completion of the pre-professional requirements, students are advanced to the professional phase of the curriculum, including advanced clinical education. WC ATHLETIC TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP All students accepted into the athletic training program receive $5,000 in the scholarships over three years. Students receive $1,500 their sophomore and junior years, and $2,000 their senior year. ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERNSHIPS WC interns get to experience first-hand the full scope of sports medicine. Some of WC’s most recent internship sites in the CincinBeacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and many area clinics and high schools. NATIONAL PROGRAM RECOGNITION Wilmington students have received an unprecedented six NATA scholarships. One graduate earned the highest score on the national certification exam. WC’s program also has been feature on the front cover of the NATA News and in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Wilmington College Team Physicians Dr. Tim Kremchek, Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Cehn, Ophthalmology Dr. Joseph Choo, Cardiology Dr. Glenn MacDonald, Optometrist Dr. Mike Newman, Surgery

Dr. Shawn Swick, Team Physician Dr. Chris Stromberg, Chiropractor Dr. David VanZant, Dentist Dr. Jay White, ENT

For more information: 1-800-753-0917 WC Admission Office: x260 AT Program Director: Larry Howard x 257

ABOUT WILMINGTON As a school founded by Quakers, Wilmington College embraces persons from all backgrounds, faiths and philosophies, and promotes in its program and activities such values as integrity, diversity, community, service, peace and social justice, and respect for all persons. The college also values international cultures and facilitates courses in global studies, as well as accommodating long-and shortterm study-abroad and touring opportunities.

While Wilmington offers such popular majors as ed-

ucation, business administration, biology, criminal justice, sports management, social work and pre-professional, some of its more unique academic areas are the highly acclaimed agriculture program and its athletic training/sports medicine program, which are considered among the best in the nation.

Popular co-curricular activities for students are the

numerous campus organizations at Wilmington that range from fraternities and sororities to faith-based groups, music and drama, publications, student government and service learning.

Wilmington regularly hosts entertainment programs

designed especially for college students, as well as those open to the greater community such as its highly acclaimed annual peace symposium and Issues & Artists Series, which has brought to campus unique entertainers, provocative and informative speakers, and entities representing diverse American and international cultures.

Much has changed at Wilmington College since

students gained national fame for building a dormitory in 1948. But a constant throughout the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 147-year history has been its hallmark for hands-on learning and the transforming nature of the Wilmington College experience.

Students leave Wilmington with the tools to succeed

as they engage in careers or further their education in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly changing world. They also bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from the liberal arts, the embodiment of well-rounded individuals able to think critically and appreciate the role the arts, sciences and humanities play in a fulfilling life. They also realize that service to others is often an important road to self-realization.

Indeed, since 1870, Wilmington College has prepared

students to make a living, make a life and make a difference.

WILMINGTON ADMISSION Apply Online Meet the Admission Staff Contact information: 937-481-2(ext)

THE MAIN CAMPUS:

65 acres, 21 buildings, including 7 residence halls

OFF CAMPUS:

Cincinnati Branch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blue Ash On-site programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Farms, totaling more than 1,400 acres, currently used for teaching laboratories for agriculture majors and/or leased for commercial operations

COST PER YEAR (2016-17):

Chief Enrollement Officer Dennis Kelly ext. 555

Dir. of Adminssion Adam Lohrey ext. 266

Tuition $24,300 (99% of students receive financial aid) Room and Board $9,600 Fees (Annual) Residential Students $700 (inc. $100 housing dep.) Fees (Annual) Commuter Students $700 Total* $34,600 *Excluding books and personal expenses

Asst. Dir. of Admission Danny Harp ext. 357

ENROLLMENT (2015-16):

Main Campus 1,007 Cincinnati Branches 162 Total Undergraduate Enrollment 1169

RESIDENCE HALLS: Admission Counselor Steve Cukovecki ext. 235

Admission Counselor Danielle Kowalski ext. 292

Occupancy = 792 Capacity = 842

Admission Counselor Heather Miller ext. 426

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accounting Business Administration l Agriculture l Biology l Chemistry l Mathematics l Education l Equine Business l Exercise Science l Fine Arts, Theatre, Art, and Music l Communication Arts l Sport Management l Athletic Training l English l History l Spanish l Religion and Philosophy (Includes Peace Studies) l Criminal Justice l Psychology l Political Science l Social Work l

Admission Counselor Tim Wiederhold ext. 265

Coordinator of Admission Communications Kristen Zeller ext. 326

Admin Assistant Christonia Fouch ext. 372

Admission Receptionist Sandy Pierson ext. 260

PRE-PROFESSIONAL AREAS: Law, Medical, Veterinary EDUCATION LICENSURES: Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) Multi-Age Art (PreK-12) Middle Childhood Education (4-9) Multi-Age Spanish (PreK-12) Vocational Agriculture (4-12) Special Education (PreK-12) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Applied Peace Studies Certificate Program, Honors Program

WILMINGTON COLLEGE Student Organizations Activities Programming Board (APB) Aggies American Medical Students Association (AMSA) Amnesty International Black Student Initiative (BSI) Chi Alpha (XA) Christian Fellowship Collegiate 4-H Criminal Justice Club Dressage Team Equestrian Club E.T.C. - Educational Theater Company Faith in Action Fencing Club

Gay-Straight Alliance International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) International Club Math Club Mock Trial Team Mod Squad ONE Campaign Chapter Psychology Club Publications Board Resident Student Association (RSA) Rodeo Club Recycle Wilmington College Science Society Service Leader Executive Board (SLEB) Soil Science Club Sports Medicine Leadership Council (SMLC) Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) STAND Student Government Association (SGA) Student PDK (Phi Delta Kappa) Vetrinarians of Tomorrow Water Polo Club Wellness & Health Promotions Committee WC Business Association WC Commuter Club (WC3) WC Student Alumni Association

STUDENT LIFE

Greek Life Fraternities

Delta Theta Sigma * Iota Phi Theta * Lambda Chi Alpha * Sigma Zeta Tau Kappa Beta

Sororities

Alpha Phi Kappa Delta Omega Theta Kappa Delta * Phi Alpha Psi Sweethearts Psi Beta Omega

Greek Affiliates DTS Lil Sis * Iota Sweethearts *

* denote national organizations

Why We Play Division III Athletics It’s not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It’s a deep need in us that comes from the heart. We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don’t even know. We don’t practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent. We don’t lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor. We don’t run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO. It’s a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand. Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us. You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first. We don’t sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions. When we miss a kick or strike out, we don’t let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same. We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students. It’s about pride - in ourselves, in our school. It’s about our love and passion for the game. And when it’s over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim ...

college athletes.