2010 SOFTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
2010 Panther Player Profiles Nickname – Jackie or Kata Parents – Vicky and Randy Kataoka Born – April 30, 1990 in Sacramento, CA (her hometown) Siblings – 1 sister (Christine) / 1 brother (Luciano Isais) Major – Biology Athletic Achievements: 2-Time National Judo Champion and 2-Time State Judo Champion Why SCC? I wanted to be a part of a good program Goal for 2010 – to help the team the best I can and win a state title Favorite Athlete – Chase Utley Favorite Artist – No Doubt Favorite Movie – Star Wars Free Time – go boating and hang out with friends Biggest Influence – “My father because he’s very supportive of me.”
#5 - Jackie Kataoka
Parents – Mary-Anne and Edward Cuellar Born – October 2, 1990 in Visalia, CA (hometown is Sacramento, CA) Siblings – 2 sisters (Madelyne and Chanel) / 1 brother (Edward) Major – Sign Language Teacher Why SCC? It is a good program and it will push me to become better Goal for 2010 – to play to the best ability I can Favorite Athlete – Mia Hamm Favorite Artist – Paramore Favorite Movie – Almost Famous Free Time – watch scary movies Biggest Influence – “My Uncle John because he taught me to be the best of the best.”
#6 - Michaela Cuellar
Nickname – J–Low Parents – Debra and Robert Haley Born – June 27, 1989 in Sacramento, CA (her hometown) Siblings – 1 sister (Somer) / 4 brothers (TJ, Joey, Bobby and Dustin) Major – Dental Hygiene Athletic Achievements: 4-Time 1st Team All-Delta League Selection Why SCC? Because I love playing for coach Goal for 2010 – achieving my personal goals and doing my part to get our team to states Favorite Athlete – Wayne Weinheimer Favorite Artist – Jason Aldean Favorite Movie – Friday Night Lights Free Time – spends time with family and friends Biggest Influence – “Grandpa Joe, Wayne, Peter and Aunt Kathy because they all passed
#9 - Jamie Lowery
Parents – Nassime and Moe Tavakolian Born – April 19, 1988 in Carmel, CA (her hometown) Siblings – 2 sisters (Nusha Tavakolian and Nancy Erfan) / 1 brother (Steve Erfan) Major – Architecture Athletic Achievements: All-League Honorable Mention senior year and MVP (sophomore and senior years) Why SCC? Because they’re good Goal for 2010 – to win states Favorite Athlete – Barry Bonds Favorite Artist – Lil Wayne, Sublime and Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite Movie – Cruel Intentions Free Time – snowboarding, wakeboarding and skateboarding Biggest Influence – “My parents because they have supported me through thick and thin and always been there for me.”
#10 - Nina Tavakolian
Year - Freshman Position - UTL Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-2 High School C.K. McClatchy
Year - Freshman Position - Outfield Bats - L Throws - R Ht. - 5-4 High School Redwood
Year - Sophomore Position - UTL Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-5 High School St. Francis away fighting for their life.”
Year - Freshman Position - Outfield Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-3 High School Carmel
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