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Preferred Name:...............................ETSU Nickname:....................... Lady Buccaneers (Lady Bucs) Location:....................Johnson City, Tenn. Founded:..........................................1911 Enrollment:...................................13,841 President:.............. Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. Athletic Director:................. Dave Mullins SWA:............................ Barbie Breedlove School Colors: ........ Navy Blue & Old Gold Conference:.......................... Atlantic Sun Athletic Dept. Phone:......(423) 439-4343 Ticket Office Phone:........ (423) 439-BUCS Athletics Web site:...www.ETSUBucs.com

Overall Record................................ 30-33 A-Sun Record........................ 10-12 (4th) Starters Returning/Lost......................7/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost.....................3/0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost.......... 11/2 Home Stadium..... ETSU Softball Complex (500) Head Coach..................Andrea Mangrum Alma Mater......................... Belhaven ‘02 Record at ETSU..... 78-98 (Fourth Season) Career Record...... 126-150 (Fifth Season)

Assistant Coaches...............Laura Roberts (Fourth Season) . ............................................Ariel Beus (Second Season) . ........................................Sarah Totten (First Season) Softball Office Phone......(423) 439-4279 Softball Trainers...Dawn Thomas, Lori Hill Strength/Conditioning Coach................................Lee Morrow Equipment Manager..... Roger Hammons

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00 Katie Henderson C/INF 5-2 So. 1 Cheniece Cason OF/INF 5-5 Jr. 3 Amy Campbell C/INF 5-2 Fr. 4 Katy Jett UTIL 5-3 Jr. 5 Chelsea O’Connor SS 5-4 Fr. 6 Kala Tipton OF 5-2 Jr. 7 Marlina Delisa C 5-5 Fr. 8 Trisha Massenzo C 5-6 Jr. 9 Shelby Morris P/OF 6-0 Fr. 10 Kate Powell OF 5-5 Sr. 12 Annie Martin OF 5-4 Fr. 15 Vicki McCoy OF 5-6 Sr. 20 Jessie Hackworth INF 5-9 Sr. 22 Darci Gilbert P 5-5 Jr. 23 Caitlin Zyskowski OF 5-7 Sr. 24 Marissa Hardy P/INF 5-8 Jr. 28 Ashley Boyd P 5-6 So.

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Jackson Tenn. / Trinity Christian Moreno Valley, Calif. / Valley View HS Hixson, Tenn. / Girls Preparatory School Talbot, Tenn. / Jefferson County HS Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville Church Hill, Tenn. / Gate City HS Tucson, Ariz. / Marana HS Russellville, Tenn. / Morristown East HS Mt. Juliet, Tenn. / Mt. Juliet HS Johnson City, Tenn. / Happy Valley HS Centerville, Tenn. / Hickman County HS Ringgold, Ga. / Chattanooga State CC Clinton, Tenn. / Oliver Springs HS Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Riverdale HS Grand Rapids, Mich. / Northview HS Rocklin, Calif. / Rocklin HS Chattanooga, Tenn. / Dade Co.

Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Education Undeclared Pre-Education

Cheniece Cason – Shuh-niece Kay-sin Staci D’Apice – Dee uh-piece

Credits: The 2009 ETSU Softball Media Guide is a production of the East Tennessee State University Press. Special thanks to Jeanette Henry for helping with the layout, design and covers. Content was provided by Kevin Brown

Softball Contact:..................Kevin Brown Brown’s Phone:...........(423) 439-5263 Brown’s E-Mail:.......brownk@etsu.edu Asst. AD for MR:................Michael White White’s Phone: . .........(423) 439-4220 Graduate Asst.:.................. Jeff Schneider Schneider’s Phone:.....(423) 439-5612 Graduate Asst.:.................... Clayton Felts Felts’ Phone:...............(423) 439-8212 Athletic Media Relations Mailing Address P.O. Box 70641 Johnson City, TN 37614 Overnight Mailing Address Memorial Center, 146-W Corner of State of Franklin and J.R. Bell Drive Johnson City, TN 37614

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Pre-Physical Therapy Math Mass Comm. Physics Undeclared Graduate School Pre-Education Sport Management Sport Management Art Sport Management Pre-Education Chemistry

Head Coach: Andrea Mangrum (4th Season, Belhaven 2002) Assistant Coaches: Ariel Beus (2nd Season), Sara Totten (1st Season), Laura Roberts (4th Season)

Pronunciation Listing Trisha Massenzo – Muh-sen-zo

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Marlina Delisa – Da-lee-sah Ariel Beus – Beuus (long U)

and Briana Knight in the ETSU Media Relations Department. Thanks to ETSU University Relations photographers Larry Smith and Jim Sledge for providing the photos. TBR 140-025-08

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4 Mangrum 5 Beus/Totten

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Season Preview Coming off a program-best 30-win campaign a year ago, the 2009 East Tennessee State softball team will look to build off that success and claim its first-ever Atlantic Sun Championship in May. Season Preview

Last season ETSU used the small-ball philosophy to its advantage, as the team set new school records with 95 stolen bases and 61 sacrifice hits, but also the strong arm of Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) helped post a solid Lady Buccaneer pitching staff. Hardy – who was the ace of ETSU’s staff – set five individual records, while the team broke the single-season strikeout record with 353 punch outs.

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“Last season was bittersweet,” commented head coach Andrea Mangrum, who enters her fourth season with the Lady Bucs. “I was proud of the team for all the hard work they put in and to set the single-season wins record was rewarding. However, we feel like there is some unfinished business to take care of this season after falling one game short of the Atlantic Sun Championship game.”

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The 2009 softball season not only brings new faces and energy to the game, but also a new home for the Lady Bucs. After playing its first eight seasons on city-owned fields, ETSU moves into its brand-new 500-seat stadium in 2009. The 11 letterwinners from last year’s record-breaking squad and eight new faces Mangrum brought in will all be expected to produce both on the field and in the classroom.

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One of those eight new faces includes new assistant Sarah Totten – who will help the Lady Bucs with their hitting and fielding. Two of the Lady Bucs’ 11 letterwinners include Katy Jett (Talbott, Tenn.) – who was ETSU’s leading offensive component – and Hardy. Jett led the Lady Bucs in all but four offensive categories in 2008, while Hardy broke five ETSU pitching records.

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With a lot of talent returning, new energy from the eight newcomers and a place to finally call home, the 2009 Lady Buccaneer softball team looks to reach new heights this spring.

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The ETSU infield features both a lot of experience and talent, while also mixing in some youth as well. At the corners, senior slugger Jessie Hackworth (Clinton, Tenn.) made the move from third to first in the offseason and has adjusted nicely to the change. Hackworth played in 62 of the 63 games a year ago and started primarily all 62 games at third. The Clinton, Tenn., native had a strong finish to the season, as she received Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team honors after posting an astonishing .500 batting averaging (6-for-12) with a home run and four RBIs. Overall, Hackworth was second on the team with her .299 average (47-157) and 31 RBIs. “Jessie has adjusted nicely to her new position at first,” added Mangrum. “Coach Totten has helped make that move a lot easier for her, and I see Jessie having a breakout year after finishing the season strong in 2008.” Looking to fill Hackworth’s gap at third will be freshman Amy Campbell (Hixson, Tenn.) and sophomore Katie Henderson (Jackson, Tenn.). Henderson spent most of her time either behind the plate or being the Lady Buccaneer designated player as a freshman, but also saw limited action at third and short. Campbell is a well-rounded athlete and came out of one the most prestigious schools in the state – Girls Preparatory School. The Hixson, Tenn., native led the Bruisers to a 2007 State Championship and her toughness also showed as she won the 2007 USA Girls Wrestling State Championship as well. Up the middle, junior Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) will be the starting shortstop for ETSU, while freshman Chelsea O’Connor (Knoxville, Tenn.) and junior Katy Jett (Talbott, Tenn.) will each spend time at second. Jett – who played 17 games at second last season – will also see significant starts in the outfield. Like Jett, Cason can also help the

Lady Bucs in the outfield, while O’Connor would move to short when the junior speedster is covering the ground in either center or left. The speed of Jett and Cason helped ETSU out a year ago, as the junior duo combined for 33 stolen bases and were only caught twice. Cason was a perfect 14-of-14 in the department, while Jett finished 19-for-21. “We bring back a lot of experience with our infielders, but we are also relying on some of our freshmen to step in right away and contribute,” added Mangrum. “Cheniece worked hard this summer and showed us in the fall that she should be the starting shortstop. Chelsea and Katy will split time at second, but Chelsea is more of a natural middle infielder. Katy has given us a boost wherever we plug her in and can also be an asset in the outfield.”

LADY BUCCANEER OUTFIELD Once again ETSU’s outfield will consist of solid defense and blazing speed. The Lady Bucs return all three starters from last season, with senior Kate Powell (Johnson City) covering ground in left, (Katy) Jett in center and Vicki McCoy (Ringgold, Ga.) in right. All three players also have strong and accurate arms, with Jett showing the most range. Jett and McCoy split time in center and right, while Powell started 44 games in left and 15 in center. Jett made 22 starts in center (25 in right), and 26 of McCoy’s 55 starts came in center. McCoy led the club with 21 stolen bases, which ranks third on the ETSU single-season list, and the Ringgold, Ga., native also led the team in hitting during the 22 conference games. McCoy posted a team-high .353 batting average (18-51) in A-Sun play and she also tied Hackworth for the longest hitting streak of the year at 10 games. Jett, who posted the most multiple hit (19) and RBI (9) games last season, compiled the Lady Bucs’ best fielding percentage as well (.990). The junior Preseason All-Conference selection recorded 18 assists and committed only one error in 96 total chances. Powell, who also takes great pride in her defense, was one of four Lady Buccaneer players to post 10+ stolen bases. The senior stole 13 bases and led the team with 10 sacrifice hits. Fellow senior Cat Zyskowski (Grand Rapids, Mich.) is currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery and hopes to join the team midway through the season. The Lady Bucs hope to have her return, as not only does she give the team more depth in the outfield, but also has some pop in her bat at the plate. Joining these returners will be freshman Annie Martin (Centerville, Tenn.). Since joining the team in August, Martin has continued to improve all aspects of her game and has been very coachable, according to Mangrum. During her first three seasons at Hickman County High School, Martin mounted a .428 batting average (89-208) with three home runs and 49 RBIs. In addition to being a four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs, Martin also won numerous awards during her playing days, as she was named District 11AAA Defensive MVP in 2006 and 2007. “Our outfield play is one of our strengths as we head into our season-opener,” said Mangrum. “We have a lot of depth, experience and speed at all three positions and everyone has been looking strong in preseason workouts.”

LADY BUCCANEER PITCHers and CATCHers With Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) coming off a break-through season in the circle, the junior right-hander looks to be the ace of the staff. Meanwhile, with Hardy pitching, junior Trisha Massenzo (Russellville, Tenn.) looks to be her number one battery mate. Massenzo started all 63 games a year ago (with 46 of them coming behind the dish), and her strong and reliable arm always has the opposition on guard when it comes to their running game. The Russellville, Tenn., native also has a potent bat, as Massenzo led the team in home runs (7) and doubles (12), ranked second in runs scored (30) and tied for third in hits (47).

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“Ashley was injured this fall, but she laid a solid foundation as freshman and we expect her to have a strong sophomore year,” said Mangrum. Shelby Morris was the lone pitcher in this signing class and was a fouryear letterwinner in both softball and volleyball at Mt. Juliet High School. In her first three seasons with the Bears, Morris posted an impressive record of 51-13 in the circle, and helped guide her team to back-to-back appearances in the state championship. “Shelby had a stellar high school career and we hope those successes and confidence carry over to the collegiate level,” added Mangrum. Joining Massenzo behind the dish will be (Katie) Henderson and freshman Marlina Delisa (Tucson, Ariz.). Henderson made 17 starts as a catcher during her rookie year and is one of many Lady Buccaneer players that had a great fall season. Delisa also had a solid fall and if her bat continues to remain hot, she can spend time either catching or filling the designated player slot. The Tucson, Ariz., native comes from a softball hotbed, as she was a multisport athlete at Marana High School. Delisa hit .412 her junior season as well as posting a perfect fielding percentage, and hit a team-leading .391 in 2008. In 2007, she was named Second Team All-Southern Arizona from the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Citizen and Honorable Mention from the Arizona Republic. “Marlina and Katie are strong players and can help us many ways,” commented Mangrum. “Both of them are sound behind the plate and can also help us with their bat. If they are not catching or playing elsewhere, both can be used at the designated player slot.”

LADY BUCCANEER SCHEUDLE Following a season-opening trip to South Carolina for the College of Charleston Tournament (Feb. 13-15), the Lady Buccaneers will finally open the gates to their new stadium when the Furman Paladins come calling on Feb. 18. Then, ETSU will host Milligan on Feb. 21. “Typically we are on the road until mid-March, but with the new stadium we thought it would give us some momentum early on to play a few home games in February,” said Mangrum.

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“Darci is coming off a strong fall season and that helped build her confidence back up,” added Mangrum. “Right now she and Marissa are the only upperclassman and both have been battling neck-and-neck for the number one slot.”

ETSU closes out the month of March with a bang, as 2008 Women’s College World Series participant, Virginia Tech, visits Johnson City for a single game under the lights on March 31 at 5 p.m. “The home game against Virginia Tech will be our premier game this season,” commented Mangrum. “It will be an exciting game for our community to come out and watch in our new stadium. The Hokies were the only collegiate team to beat Team USA last year on the Bound for Beijing Tour, and they made their first appearance in the Women’s College World Series as well. Also, Tech’s head coach, Scot Thomas, is an ETSU alum, so it will be a homecoming for him as well.”

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With a year under her belt, Boyd looks to build off her 7-win season and give the Lady Bucs some valuable innings as a sophomore. The Chattanooga, Tenn., native tossed 109.0 innings as a rookie and posted two shutouts.

The schedule does not get any easier for the Lady Bucs as they hit the road for a conference swing, starting at Stetson on March 26. ETSU wraps up the short stint in the Sunshine State, when it takes on 2008 regular season conference champion, Florida Gulf Coast, the following day.

The Lady Bucs remain out of conference to begin the month of April, as they host former SoCon rival Appalachian State on April 1, and close out the home series against North Carolina Central on April 4.

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Both Gilbert and Boyd each made 24 appearances a year ago, but after struggling in the circle as a sophomore, Gilbert has looked a lot stronger during the fall and winter practices. Gilbert, who tied the team lead with 10 wins as a freshman, has been battling Hardy for the top spot in the rotation this season.

After a 20-day hiatus from Johnson City, the Lady Buccaneers finally return home for their conference opener. ETSU opens Atlantic Sun play against North Florida on March 18. The Lady Bucs remain home for a critical series with 2008 A-Sun Tournament Champion, Campbell (March 21), and close out the season-long, six-game homestand with co-regular season champion USC Upstate on March 22.

Following a road trip to Longwood, ETSU returns home for a critical conference battle with Lipscomb (April 10) and Belmont (April 11). Since joining the A-Sun, the Lady Bucs have won 12 of the 13 meetings between the two schools from the Music City.

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Joining Hardy in the rotation will be junior Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), sophomore Ashley Boyd (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and freshman Shelby Morris (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.).

Other notable games include a home match-up versus conference foe Jacksonville (April 18), and road games at Mercer (April 24) and Kennesaw State (April 25). Once again the Atlantic Sun Conference champion will be crowned at Stetson’s Patricia Wilson Field. The double-elimination tournament begins on May 7, and the championship game will be played on May 9. The top six teams eligible for postseason play make the trip to DeLand, Fla.

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“Coach Beus really had a positive influence on our pitchers and catchers last season,” added Mangrum. “Once again we expect big things out of Marissa, and Trisha has consistently gotten stronger behind the plate.”

At the conclusion of a brief four-game homestand, ETSU hits the road for nearly a three-week stretch where it plays in two tournaments and a pair of road series in South Carolina. The Lady Bucs begin the road trip in Chattanooga, where they take on Boston College, Toledo, Morehead State, Rhode Island and Princeton at the UTC Tournament (Feb. 27-March 1). From there, the Lady Bucs play road series at Coastal Carolina (March 7) and Charleston Southern (March 9); before heading down to Clearwater, Fla. to compete in the prestigious Under Armour Invitational. While in Florida the Lady Bucs will be guaranteed three games, beginning with Michigan State on March 13.

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The addition of pitching coach Ariel Beus paid huge dividends in year one as Hardy broke five ETSU pitching records – including the singlegame strikeout mark with 16 Ks vs. Presbyterian. The reliable righthander also set new Lady Buccaneer records in wins (19), IP (229.1), appearances (41) and strikeouts (261). Also, as a team, ETSU broke the single-season strikeout record with 353.

A-SUN BREAKDOWN For the second straight season, junior Katy Jett received Preseason All-Conference accolades, while the Lady Bucs were pegged ninth in the coaches’ poll. After earning a share of the 2008 regular season title, USC Upstate was voted number one. The Spartans received six first place votes and edged out Florida Gulf Coast – another team who earned a share of the regular season title – by five votes. The Spartans finished with 112 tallies, while the Eagles – who received four first place votes – ended with 107. Stetson finished out the top three teams and the Hatters were also pegged as the favorites to win the tournament championship as well. Campbell, last season’s tournament champion, was picked sixth (64 votes); while Kennesaw State (77 votes), Lipscomb (75 votes) and Mercer (66 votes) are all expected to finish higher. Mercer was the other team to receive a first place selection. Meanwhile, UNF was selected seventh right above the Lady Bucs with 53 votes.

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Last season Mangrum’s team was one game away from reaching the 2008 Atlantic Sun Championship game as a number four seed. Mangrum’s small-ball philosophy paid off last year, as the Lady Bucs set school records with 95 stolen bases and 61 sacrifice hits. Meanwhile, the ETSU pitching staff also stepped up in a big way thanks to the strong arm of Marissa Hardy. Hardy and the Lady Buccaneer pitchers set a season record with 353 strikeouts and Hardy also set five individual marks as well. Hardy also joined teammates Katy Jett and Jessie Hackworth as 2008 Atlantic Sun AllTournament Team members. In 2007, Mangrum’s club boasted the best offensive season in program history en route to earning the third seed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament, which marked the best slot in Lady Buccaneer history.

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Since Mangrum took over the reins in 2006, she has made strides in increasing the win total for those first three seasons – including a program-best 30-win campaign in 2008. Now, in 2009, Mangrum looks to guide the Lady Bucs to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance as she surpasses win No. 100 at ETSU. In addition to the winningest season in ETSU history a year ago, Mangrum also reached the 100-win milestone with the Lady Bucs’ 5-2 win over Howard back on Feb. 29, 2008.

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The 2009 season will mark head coach Andrea Mangrum’s fourth season at the helm of the ETSU Lady Buccaneer softball program.

As a team, Mangrum’s club set school records in batting average (.280), runs (247), RBIs (213), slugging percentage (.401), on-base percentage (.340), and sacrifice hits (54). The Lady Buc bats were also on fire during their 18 conference games. ETSU led the A-Sun in every offensive statistical category in 2007. After opening the 2007 season with a demanding 17-game road swing, which included games against top-ranked programs at South Florida, Washington, Wisconsin and Hofstra, Mangrum’s crew finally enjoyed play at home and in conference. ETSU stormed out of the gates in A-Sun play as it won nine of its first 12 games and took over first place by sweeping Jacksonville on April 13. During the stellar play, the Lady Bucs also posted a Nashville sweep by bombing Belmont and at the time first-place Lipscomb in Johnson City. During the four-game win streak (eventually reached a season-high six after JU), ETSU set new school records by posting 48 runs and 47 hits. The explosive offense led to Stephanie Gaynord being named ETSU’s first conference Player of the Week winner in ’07. Teammate Marissa Hardy became the second winner after earning both wins over the Dolphins and followed that up by tossing the program’s first-ever nohitter the very next day (after receiving the honor). In total, Mangrum coached four Lady Buccaneer players to conference awards, including Stephanie Gaynord and Amanda Haverman to First Team All-Atlantic Sun honors, and Cheniece Cason and Katy Jett to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team. Gaynord was also voted to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team; while Jett was named Atlantic Sun All-Second Team as well. In her initial year, Mangrum’s club closed out the 2006 campaign on a hot streak, winning seven of its last eight regular season games to earn the fifth seed in the conference tournament. At the A-Sun Tournament Mangrum had the Lady Bucs playing solid ball, as they knocked off fourth-seed Campbell and finished one win away from reaching the championship game. Mangrum’s squad was also the only team in the conference to sweep Stetson, the best team in the league. Mangrum helped coach Mary Catherine Vercoe, Stephanie Gaynord and Jessica Lonsinger to A-Sun accolades. Vercoe was named to the A-Sun All-Freshman Team, while Gaynord and Lonsinger were named to the conference All-Tournament Team.

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Miss., where she served as an assistant during the 2003 season and moved to the helm of the program for the next two seasons in 2004. Mangrum began her coaching career as an assistant varsity/head junior varsity coach at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, before moving to The Veritas School in Jackson, Miss., where she started the first fast pitch softball program in school history. Upon moving to Belhaven, Mangrum led the team to a school-record 28 wins in 2004 and proved her recruiting skills by signing 12 studentathletes within three months of taking over the program. In her two seasons at Belhaven, Mangrum posted a 48-52 record. “I am excited to be back home and coaching,” said Mangrum. “I am really excited to be able to make an impact in the town I grew up in.” Mangrum took over the ETSU reins from former head coach Amy Fuller who posted a 78-96 record over three seasons with the Bucs. As a player, Mangrum started in 39 of ETSU’s 49 games in 2001, when the team posted 14 victories in its first season of competition. As a middle infielder, Mangrum recorded a .924 fielding percentage with 96 putouts and 61 assists in her lone season with the Bucs. Prior to ETSU, Mangrum played at Chattanooga for two seasons. At UTC, Mangrum played for Ralph and Karen Weekly, current head coach at the University of Tennessee. She also spent three summers playing international softball in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Austria. In the summer of 2002, Mangrum was named the hitting MVP of the Austrian National League as she batted over .600. During her senior year in high school, Mangrum was invited to play international ball in Central America on a college-level team. On each international stint, her team played the national clubs in each country they visited. Mangrum also devotes her time to helping out with softball clinics and is very active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as she is the Huddle Coach here at ETSU. She has also instructed at the University of Tennessee and Baylor University softball camps. In August, Mangrum revamped her staff as she brought in Louisville graduate Sarah Totten to guide the ETSU hitters and fielders. Mangrum’s sister, Laura Roberts, will also be a volunteer assistant to the program.

Even though coach Mangrum has only three years under her belt with ETSU, she is certainly no stranger to Northeast Tennessee. Mangrum, who is originally from Kingsport, was a member of ETSU’s inaugural softball team in 2001, and returned to Johnson City after a three-year coaching stint at Belhaven College, in Jackson,

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“I think we have a great mix in our staff, which will be a tool for the success of our program,” said Mangrum. “I want this program to earn the respect that it deserves, and represent ETSU with character and integrity. When we do that on and off the field, we will see a lot success.” Andrea is married to Joel Mangrum, who is the assistant baseball coach at Milligan College.

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“Ariel’s husband Lance, a 2005 Seattle Mariner draft pick, brings another added benefit because of his level of competition at that level,” said Mangrum. “I am thrilled to have them both as a part of the family here at ETSU.”

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weekly practices and conditioning drills. Totten also helped out at Louisville softball clinics, where she trained and supervised campers and also designed game plans for each camp.

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“Ariel has played at a very high level and been successful, so she knows what it takes to get there,” added Mangrum. “Her success will bring a new attitude of winning to our team. She also believes in

Totten, a four-year letterwinner for the Cardinals, helped direct Louisville to four consecutive NCAA Regional appearances during her career. The 2008 Co-Captain posted an outstanding senior season, where she garnered Second Team All-BIG EAST honors. The Cardinals first baseman fits Mangrum’s small-ball philosophy, as Totten led the BIG EAST in sacrifice bunts (16) and posted a perfect fielding percentage, which also led the league. Totten started in all 54 games in 2008, and hit a career-high .314 (50-159) with 26 RBIs and 31 runs scored. The Louisville, Ky., native also received CoSIDA/ ESPN All-District IV honors and was a six-time member of the Athletic Directors honor roll. “Coach Totten is much like coach Beus, she comes from a program with great softball tradition,” said Mangrum. “Sarah comes from a winning program and brings that drive, desire, and passion to ETSU.” This past summer Totten spent time coaching the 18-under Louisville Lady Sluggers. During her stint with the Lady Sluggers, Totten assisted with

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Beus earned her B.S. in exercise science from BYU in 2005. Beus, a native of Houston, Texas, is married to Lance Beus, a former Seattle Mariner.

Beus was an assistant at Mountain View High School (Boise, Idaho) last year, as well as a private pitching instructor. The BYU standout led her team to the Mountain West Conference Championship in 2001 and 2005 as well as two NCAA regional appearances. Beus was the first player from BYU to be named the Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Week. Beus started out as the Sports Clinic Director at Tahoe City Public Utility District in Tahoe City, Calif. in 2005.

Head coach Andrea Mangrum brought in former University of Louisville standout Sarah Totten to primarily coach the hitters and infielders in 2008-09.

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our program’s foundational values of faith, family, education, and softball. These intangibles will bring great depth to the character of our program.”

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“I feel the timing is perfect for Ariel’s arrival to our program,” Mangrum said. “We are on an uphill climb and her expertise with not only pitching, but also speed and conditioning training will be the extra boost we need to make it the rest of the way.”

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Beus’ first season was highlighted by the dominant performance of right-hander Marissa Hardy and, as a staff, the Lady Bucs broke the single season strikeout record (353). Meanwhile, Hardy broke five Lady Buccaneer pitching records – including the single game strikeout mark of 16 against Presbyterian on March 26. To add to the list, Hardy also broke the single season records in wins (19), IP (223.1), appearances (41), and strikeouts (255). Hardy also tied a program record by posting five of the ETSU eight shutouts in 2008.

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In her first year with the Lady Bucs, Beus brought in a winning attitude to the team, and her pitchers helped break numerous school records.

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Ariel Beus enters her second season as the Lady Bucs’ pitching coach in 2009.

Since arriving in Johnson City, Totten has already adjusted nicely to the team, and her strengths will not only help the players but the coaches as well. “The players have responded in an amazing way since she arrived,” said Mangrum. “One of Sarah’s strong points is defense, so it is a great mix for our staff to have strengths in all aspects of the game. Sarah brings a positive presence to the field, but demands excellence from our players and that is what I appreciate the most.”

From left to right head coach Andrea Mangrum, and Assistants Laura Roberts, Sarah Totten, and Ariel Beus

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team and Atlantic Sun All-Academic … played in 62 of the 63 games (starting 61) and ranked second on the team with 31 RBIs … also ranked second with 13 multi-hit games and set a careerhigh with four hits against Marist … finished the season with a 10-game hitting streak. 2007: Started all 55 games for the Bucs and led the team in hitting with a .325 batting average (53-163) … named to the Buzz Classic team ... was second on the team in runs batted in with 34 … scored 28 runs with nine doubles and three home runs … led the team in stolen bases going 8-9 on the season … was third on the team with a .369 on-base percentage. 2006: Started in all 58 games for ETSU during her rookie campaign … 13 of her 40 hits went for extra bases, five doubles and eight home runs … led the Bucs with 36 RBIs and tied for second with eight doubles.

20 J essie H ackworth Position: INF • Height: 5’9” Class: Senior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Clinton, Tenn. / Oliver Springs HS … hit .400 during high school career and set school record for most home runs.

Personal: Daughter of Ron and Malinda Hackworth … majoring in sport management … born April 1, 1987. High School: Played softball, basketball and golf at Oliver Springs High School … a Wendy’s High School Heisman Hackworth’s Career Statistics nominee … named to all-district Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT all four years and TWSA all-state her junior season … garnered 2006 58-58 .235 170 19 40 8 0 5 36 7 30 3-4 Roane County MVP award in 2007 55-55 .325 163 28 53 9 0 3 34 11 25 8-9 both basketball and softball 2008 62-61 .299 157 22 47 7 1 2 31 7 28 3-4

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Totals 175-174 .286 490 69 140 24 1

2008: Placed on the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … led the Lady Bucs with 21 stolen bases, which also ranks third all-time on the single season record list … hit a team-best .353 in 22 conference games … recorded a team-tying 10-game hitting streak from 4/17-5/8. Prior to ETSU: Spent the last two seasons being a productive slap hitter for the Lady Tigers … hit .429 (157-366) with nine doubles, six triples, one home run, 64 RBIs and 112 runs scored during her two-year stint … recorded 74 stolen bases in 78 attempts ... helped guide the Lady Tigers to their 15th consecutive TJCCAA/ NJCAA Region VII title in 2007, along with a fourth-place finish at the 2006 national tournament ... was a two-time All-American and received Freshman Player of the Year honors at Chattanooga State ... also named First Team all-conference and AllTJCCAA her sophomore season as well as receiving Academic All-America accolades ... joined Team USA in Thailand where she participated in the World University Games in the summer of 2007.

15 V icki M c C oy Position: OF • Height: 5’6” Class: Senior • B/T: L/L Hometown: Ringgold, Ga. / Chattanooga State CC champs during the junior campaign ... won the coaches award her senior year and best defensive player accolades in basketball ... was named most athletic player on her softball team. Personal: Born Nov. 4, 1986 ... daughter of Robbie and Kim McCoy ... majoring in sport management.

McCoy’s Career Statistics

High School: Was a four-year letterwinner in softball, basketball Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B and track ... named most improved 2008 60-55 .276 152 20 42 1 0 player after her freshman and sophomore seasons ... her team was the state runnerup her sophomore season and regional

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HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT 0 8 15 45 21-26

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2006: Appeared in 51 total games, starting in 36 … posted a .959 fielding percentage, with three assists.

Position: OF • Height: 5’5” Class: Senior • B/T: L/R Hometown: Johnson City, Tenn. / Happy Valley HS Personal: Daughter of Charles and Sara Powell … grandfather Tyson Jones played baseball at ETSU, and uncle Terry Morrison was on the Buccaneer golf team … received her degree in physical education in December 2008, and is currently working on a master’s in exercise science … born Sept. 15, 1987.

High School: Played shortstop for Karri Killen at Happy Valley High School … an all-Watauga Conference selection in 2003, 2005 … named to allcounty team from 2003-2005 Powell’s Career Statistics as well as all-state selection in Year GP-GS AVG AB R 2005 … also an allconference/all region cross 2006 51-36 .088 34 9 country runner … played 2007 35-33 .194 67 5 guard on her high school 2008 61-60 .255 165 26 basketball team.

2B 0 0 1 1

3B HR RBI BB 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 3 0 0 4 7 0 0 6 13

SO SB-ATT 16 1-1 21 0-1 37 13-17 74 14-19

2006: Played in 37 games, with 26 starts … posted 13 hits in 63 at-bats … drove in four ETSU runners and scored eight runs … finished rookie campaign with a .315 on-base percentage. High School: Played center field and shortstop at Northview High School … attended Union High School during freshman and sophomore seasons … also lettered in basketball and volleyball while at Union … all-conference selection in 2004 and 2005.

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2007: Appeared in 46 games (38 starts) and broke the school record with nine HBP on the season … hit .211 (20-95) with two doubles and four home runs … drove in 10 runners while scoring 11 runs for the Bucs … tied the school record with two home runs against Belmont on 4/6 … walked six times and was 1-1 in stolen base attempts.

23 C aitlin Z yskowski Position: C/OF • Height: 5’7” Class: Senior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich. / Northview HS

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2008: Appeared in 48 games (34 starts) and led the Lady Bucs in hit-by-pitch for the second straight year with five … finished with a career high four RBIs in the win over Marist on 3/1.

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H 3 13 42 Totals 147-129 .218 266 40 58

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2007: Played in 35 games (33 starts) for the Bucs … hit .194 (13-67) scoring five runs and driving in two … was named to the Dean’s List … received A-Sun All-Academic Honors.

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List and Buccaneer 4.0 club … played in 61 games, making 60 starts … led the Lady Bucs with 10 sacrifice hits and set single season personal bests in virtually every offensive category.

Personal: Daughter of Catherine and Alan Zyskowski … brothers Michael and Joshua were both athletes at University of Maine … majoring in sport and leisure management … wants to become professional photographer … born Oct. 4, 1986.

Zyskowski’s Career Statistics

Year GP-GS AVG 2006 37-26 .206 2007 46-38 .211 2008 48-34 .228 Totals 131-98 .216

AB 63 95 92 250

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R 8 11 13 32

H 13 20 21 54

2B 1 2 4 7

3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT 0 0 4 5 26 2-3 0 4 10 6 31 1-1 0 2 15 8 28 3-5 0 6 29 19 85 6-9 7

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … was one of two players to start all 63 games … was a perfect 14-for-14 in stolen base attempts … ranked second on the team in hits (49) and tallied 11 multi-hit games.

Position: OF/INF • Height: 5’5” Class: Junior • B/T: L/R Hometown: Moreno Valley, Calif. / Valley View HS

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2007: Played in 54 games (51 starts) as a freshman for the Bucs batting .281 (38-135) … named to the A-Sun AllFreshman Team … scored 22 runs for the Bucs, driving in seven, and had three doubles and two triples … was 4-7 in stolen base attempts … received A-Sun All-Academic Honors.

Personal: Daughter of Videll and Asneth Cason … majoring in pre-education … born November 23, 1988.

Player Profiles

High School: Coached by Marina Ramirez and Sara Kammert at Valley View High School Cason’s Career Statistics … was a three-year letterwinner while playing Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B second, shortstop and outfield 2007 54-51 .281 135 22 38 3 2 … named Second-Team All2008 63-63 .257 191 22 49 5 1 Mountain View League in 2005.

SO SB-ATT 29 4-7 28 14-14 57 18-21

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Totals 117-114 .267 326 44 87 8

HR RBI BB 0 7 6 0 16 8 0 23 14

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … made 24 appearances and 14 starts for the Lady Bucs in the circle … tossed 76.1 innings and totaled four wins on the season … opened the season with a five-hit shutout over Furman on Feb. 9 … struck out a season-high six batters in the win over Western Carolina on April 23.

Position: P • Height: 5’5” Class: Junior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Riverdale HS

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2007: Appeared in 33 games, starting in 25 for the Bucs … started 23 games as a pitcher with a 10-14 record and a 3.48 ERA through 148.2 innings pitched … recorded 14 complete games, two shutouts and 66 strikeouts … her three saves put her in the top five in school history … had two hits driving in two runners and was a perfect 2-2 in stolen base attempts … received A-Sun All-Academic Honors. High School: Coached by Jeff Breeden at Riverdale High School and played pitcher, infield and outfield positions … four-year letterwinner in softball

and posted a 95-15 (.864) record in her final two seasons … named class 7AAA Pitcher of the Year … 2003 and 2005 All-County Team … 2005 7AAA MVP. Personal: Daughter of Jim and Marie Gilbert … majoring in art … born May 22, 1988.

Gilbert’s Career Statistics Year GP-GS AVG AB 2007 31-23 .222 9 2008 6-4 .000 3 Totals 37-27 .167 12 Year W-L ERA APP 2007 10-14 3.48 31 2008 4-8 4.68 24 Totals 14-22 3.89 55

R 0 0 0 GS 23 14 37

H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 2-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 2 0 0 0 2 0 5 2-2 CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER SO BB 14 2/1 3 148.2 184 108 74 66 57 6 1/0 0 76.1 98 76 51 37 37 20 3/1 3 225.0 282 184 125 103 94

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B/AVG .304 .300 .303

WP 5 4 9

HBP 6 8 14

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Personal: Daughter of Tom and Gail Hardy … majoring in pre-education … born March 26, 1988.

2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team and Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … led the Lady Bucs in hitting (.347), runs scored (31), hits (68), RBIs (35), slugging percentage (.464) and on-base percentage (.376) … the 68 hits were the second most recorded in a single season, while her .347 batting average was third … led the team with 19 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI games – including a career-best five runs batted in against USC Upstate on 3/24.

SO SB-ATT 13 1-1 36 1-1 49 2-2

SV IP H R ER SO BB 1 62.0 49 21 19 58 23 0 223.1 181 103 87 255 106 1 285.1 230 124 106 313 129

B/AVG .219 .219 .219

WP 5 16 21

HBP 4 5 9

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Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B 2007 37-29 .200 40 5 8 3 0 2008 44-42 .225 111 12 25 7 0 Totals 81-71 .219 151 17 33 10 0 Year W-L ERA APP GS CG SHO/CBO 2007 6-2 2.15 16 6 5 1/0 2008 19-15 2.79 41 30 24 5/0 Totals 25-17 2.60 57 36 29 6/0

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Team … named team MVP in 2003 and 2005 … won the Team Choice Award in 2004.

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High School: Three-year letterwinner in softball at Rocklin High School … played pitcher, first and third … team captain from 2005-06 … 2004-05 All-League

Position: P/INF • Height: 5’8” Class: Junior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Rocklin, Calif. / Rocklin HS

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2007: Played in 31 games making 26 starts for the Bucs, hitting .200 (8-40) … scored five runs, driving in five runners, and hit three doubles and a home run … started six games as a pitcher with a 6-3 record … had a 2.15 ERA with only 19 earned runs in 62 innings of work … threw five complete games including a no-hit shutout of Virginia Intermont on 4/17, the first ever in school history … named A-Sun pitcher of the week 4/18 … had one save and 58 strikeouts … was named to the Buc 4.0 Club … received A-Sun All-Academic Honors.

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Position: UTIL • Height: 5’3” Class: Junior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Talbott, Tenn. / Jefferson County HS letterwinner in volleyball and golf … IMAC All-Conference from 2003-06 … named All-State as a freshman … 2003 and 2005 All-Northeast Tennessee Player of the Year … 2005 IMAC District Tournament Champion MVP.

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team and Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … set new ETSU records in wins (19), IP (223.1), strikeouts (255), appearances (41) and single game strikeouts (16) … struck out a career-best 16 batters in the win over Presbyterian on 3/26 … tied the school record with five shutouts …posted eight games with 10 or more strikeouts and won six straight starts from 4/5-15.

2007: Started all 55 games for the Bucs, batting .305 (54-177) … named Second-Team All-Conference by the Atlantic Sun … was named to the A-Sun All-Freshman Team … was second on the team Personal: Daughter of Garry and Darlene Jett … majoring in prein runs scored with 39 which is third best in school history … hit education … born April 23, 1988. eight doubles, one triple and five home runs driving in 32 runners … tied the school record with two home runs against Tennessee Jett’s Career Statistics 3/30 … had nine walks and was 2-4 in stolen base attempts. High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball, two-year

Year GP-GS AVG 2007 55-55 .305 2008 61-61 .347 Totals 116-116 .327

AB 177 196 373

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R H 39 54 31 68 70 122

2B 8 11 19

3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT 1 5 32 9 16 2-4 0 4 35 7 15 19-21 1 9 67 16 31 21-25

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun AllAcademic List … started all 63 games for the Lady Bucs and led the team with 12 doubles and seven home runs … tallied 10 multi-hit games and six games with two or more RBIs … hit safely in eight straight games from 2/29-3/8.

Position: C/INF • Height: 5’6” Class: Junior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Russellville, Tenn. / Morristown East HS

2007: Started 33 games for the Bucs, hitting .270 (24-89) … scored 14 runs driving in 10 … had two doubles and 12 walks … had a team high .985 fielding percentage, throwing out nine base runners … was a perfect 3-3 in stolen base attempts … was named to the Dean’s List … received A-Sun All-Academic Honors.

Personal: Daughter of Tim and Denise Massenzo … majoring in physics … born Sept. 8, 1988.

High School: Multi-sport athlete as she was a four-year letterwinner in softball and a two-year winner in volleyball … named All-Conference and All-District from 2003-05 … selected All-State in 2006 ... All-Northeast Player of the Year runner-up … 2004 best defensive player and named best offense in 2003 and 2005 … named First-Team IMAC from 2003-06 … IMC Player of the Year in volleyball.

Massenzo’s Career Statistics Year GP-GS 2007 33-33 2008 63-63 Totals 96-96

AVG .270 .251 .257

AB 89 187 276

R 14 30 44

H 24 47 71

2B 2 12 14

3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT 0 0 10 12 21 3-3 0 7 28 8 33 5-7 0 7 38 20 54 8-10

2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … made 24 appearances with 18 starts in the circle … ranked second in wins, ERA, complete games, shutouts, IP, and strikeouts … recorded her first collegiate win and shutout against St. Francis on Feb. 22 … fanned a career-high eight hitters versus Milligan on 3/20.

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28 A shley B oyd Position: P/INF • Height: 5’6” Class: Sophomore • B/T: R/R Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. / Dade Co.

High School: Four-year letterman in softball … named All-State and All-Region from 2003-06 by the coaches … named Softball Best of Preps from 2003-2006 from the Chattanooga Free Press … was a Personal: Daughter of Tony and Kelley Boyd … plans to major in member of the 2004 Georgia 2A chemistry … born May 18, 1989. State Champions … Named to the 2006 North/ Boyd’s Career Statistics South Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT All-Star 2008 12-8 .100 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0-0 Team.

Year W-L ERA APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER SO BB B/AVG WP HBP 2008 7-10 3.02 24 18 8 2/0 0 109.0 134 72 47 59 32 .300 10 5

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Prior to ETSU: Was a three-year letterwinner at Hickman County High School … Martin posted a .428 batting average (89-208) with three home runs and 49 RBIs in her first three years with the Bulldogs … named District 11AAA Defensive MVP in 2006 and 2007, along with First Team All-District in 2005 as a shortstop. Personal: Born October 11, 1989 … plans to major in pre-education … daughter of Alice T. Martin and Bradley A. Martin.

Position: C/INF • Height: 5’2” Class: Freshman • B/T: R/R Hometown: Hixson, Tenn. / Girls Preparatory School Personal: Daughter of Allen and Laura Campbell … born March 8, 1990 … undecided on major.

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Prior to ETSU: Was a four-year letterwinner at Girls Preparatory School … helped guide the GPS Lady Bruisers to their second straight and fifth state championship in the last 11 years, as a senior … helped guide the Bruisers to a 30-6 mark and a 2007 State Championship where she primarily played catcher and infielder … was named Second Team Best of Preps from 2005-07, as well as All-State in 2005 … won the USA Girls Wrestling State Championship in 2007, and also lettered in volleyball and bowling throughout her high school career.

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Position: C/INF • Height: 5’3”

High School: Multi-sport athlete as she Class: Sophomore • B/T: R/R was a five-year letterman in softball, four-year letterman in basketball, Hometown: Jackson Tenn. / and two-year letterman in volleyball Trinity Christian … was a member of the 2007 1A Tennessee State Champion Team … named All-State in 2006 and AllPersonal: Daughter of Rickey and Diane Henderson … plans to Tournament from 2004-06 … named major in pre-physical therapy … born June 5, 1989. All-West Tennessee in 2005 and 2006 … named All-District from Henderson’s Career Statistics 2003-06 … was named to the Tennessee All-State and Year GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-ATT All-Tournament basketball 2008 53-47 .248 121 18 30 1 1 3 18 16 20 7-7 teams in 2007.

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2008: Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic List … played in 53 games while making 47 starts … recorded her first collegiate hit against Stetson on 2/19 … belted her first home run as a Lady Buc at Coastal Carolina and also drove in a career-best three RBIs against the Chanticleers.

Position: OF • Height: 5’4” Class: Freshman • B/T: R/R Hometown: Centerville, Tenn. / Hickman County HS

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Prior to ETSU: Four-year letterwinner in softball and volleyball at Mt. Juliet High School … posted an impressive record of 51-13 in her first three seasons with the Bears … helped guide her team to back-to-back appearances in the state championship … named 2006 District 9AAA MVP and Team Co-MVP, as well as Second Team All-MTSCA … was also named to the MTSCA All-Academic list in 2008.

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Personal: Plans to major in broadcasting … daughter of Jackie and Steve Morris … born June 4, 1990.

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Prior to ETSU: Is a right-handed middle infielder from Christian Academy of Knoxville, where she lettered in softball, tennis and swimming … posted a .400 batting average during her time with the Warriors, including a seasonbest .557 clip in 2007 … named all-district from 2004-07, and 2007 First Team AllConference, all-state, and allprep. Personal: Born July 20, 1989 … daughter of Laura and Chuck O’Connor … plans to major in physical therapy.

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9 S helby M orris Position: P/OF • Height: 6’0” Class: Freshman • B/T: R/R Hometown: Mt. Juliet, Tenn. / Mt. Juliet HS

5 C helsea O’C onnor Position: INF • Height: 5’4” Class: Freshman • B/T: R/R Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville

7 M arlina D elisa

Prior to ETSU: Was a multi-sport athlete from Marana High School … hit .412 her junior season as well as posting a perfect fielding percentage, and hit a team-leading .391 as a senior … was named Second Team All-Southern Arizona from the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Citizen and Honorable Mention from the Arizona Republic in 2007 … also received Honorable Mention honors from the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Citizen in 2006 … played for the Arizona Desert Thunder Gold, and helped guide the Arizona Roadrunners to their 13th-place finish in the 2007 18A Nationals.

Position: C • Height: 5’5” Class: Freshman • B/T: R/R Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. / Marana HS

Personal: Plans to major in mass communications … daughter of Monica and Vince Delisa …born September 4, 1989.

Prior to ETSU: Four-year letterwinner at Gate City High School … named first team all-district and first team all-region … helped guide the Devils to a 2005 state championship in softball and a 2006 state championship in basketball. Personal: Daughter of Scott and Teresa Tipton … majoring in math … born October 19, 1987.

6 K ala T ipton Position: OF • Height: 5’2” Class: Junior • B/T: R/R Hometown: Church Hill, Tenn. / Gate City HS

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Junior- INF/OF- Moreno Valley, CA Favorite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice, August Rush Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Musical Group: Michael Buble Three words that describe me: energetic ball ofun! Non-softball talent: Playing guitar and piano One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Travel to different countries Most memorable softball achievements: Being on a team that breaks records What is significant about your jersey number: I was always the smallest person on the team and number 1 was the smallest jersey, and it just stuck Dream Job: Sit in a big office in a big building and do nothing

Marlina Delisa

Freshman-C-Tucson, AZ Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Movie: Old School (anything with Will Ferrel) Favorite TV Show: Rob and Big Favorite Musical Group: Taking Back Sunday Three words that describe me: Different, outgoing, creative Non-softball Talent: Quoting Movies A sport I’d like to try one day: Badminton One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Travel to Europe Most memorable softball achievements: Oklahoma City Gold Nationals 2008 and MVP at Marana High School 2007 and 2008 If I could bring anything from my hometown it would be: My sister Best advice you were ever given: Talent alone won’t get you far; hard work is what takes you where you want to be

Marissa Hardy

Junior-P/INF-Rocklin, CA Favorite Movie: Diary of a Mad Black Woman Favorite TV Show: So You Think You Can Dance! Three words that describe me: Hippie, inspiring, chill If I could run practice for a day we would: play slip-n-slide and kickball! Non-softball Talent: Art One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Somehow help a third-world country A sport I’d like to try one day: Bobsledding Most memorable softball achievements: Winning gold in Australia with only 9 players Significance about jersey number: It’s an even number, I don’t like odd numbers Dream Job: Choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance!

Kathryn Henderson

Sophomore- C/IF- Jackson, TN Favorite Food: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: Meet Me in St. Louis Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy Three words that describe me: Diligent, Imaginative, Athletic One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Go overseas A sport I’d like to try one day: Water polo Most memorable softball achievements: Winning the high school state softball championship two years in a row What is significant about your jersey number: It’s a double number Best advice received: To give everything to God and trust him What actress would play you in a movie: Rachel McAdams in The Notebook

Trisha Massenzo

Junior- C/INF-Russellville, TN Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Movie: Harry Potter Favorite TV Show: My Name is Earl Favorite Musical Group: Josh Groban People you admire are: those who aspire to do great things and accomplish their goals One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Build a sports facility and make it into a recruiting tool What makes you laugh: My teammates What actress would play you in a movie: Gena Davis in A League of their Own Dream Job: Owning a softball facility Career Goal: Biomedical engineer and building a sports facility

Vicki McCoy

Senior-OF-Ringgold, GA Favorite Food: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: Little Mermaid Favorite TV Show: The Hills, Army Wives Favorite Musical Group: Danity Kane Three words that describe me: Princess, talkative, athletic One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Travel the world Most memorable softball achievements: Playing USA Softball in Thailand Significance about jersey number: It’s the only number I’ve had since I was four Best advice received: Do what makes you happy, not everyone else Dream Job: Coaching and taking a team to the World Series and winning

Shelby Morris

Freshman-P/OF-Mt. Juliet, TN Favorite Food: Chocolate-covered strawberries Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Favorite TV Show: Desperate Housewives Favorite Musical Group: Taking Back Sunday Three words that describe me: girly, musiclover, unique Non-softball Talent: Volleyball

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Kathleen Powell

Senior- OF- Johnson City, TN Favorite Food: Mom’s potato soup and mashed potatoes Favorite Movie: Bull Durham Favorite TV Show: Friends, Dirty Jobs Three words that describe me: Weird, goofy, caring If I could run practice for a day we would: Jog a mile, light practice, eat chocolate One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Skydive Significance about jersey number: It’s Chipper Jones’ number Best advice received: Be fearless and don’t take anything for granted What actress would play you in a movie: Kate Hudson Dream Job: College basketball coach

Kala Tipton

Junior – OF – Church Hill, Tenn. Favorite Food: Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing Favorite TV Show: Game Show Network Pre-Game Meal: Bojangles chicken sandwich Three words that describe me: loud, short and happy People you admire most are: My mom and dad Most memorable softball achievements: Winning state title and having the gamewinning hit to get our team to state Best advice received: “Never Give Up” Craziest Ambition: Having my own physical therapy office in Hawaii What actress would play you in a movie: Reece Whitherspoon Career Goal: Coach at a local high school

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Freshman-INF/OF- Centerville, TN Favorite Food: Pickles Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite TV Show: Secret Life of the American Teenager Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Hotdog and Gatorade Non-softball Talent: Eating ribs! Weirdest thing a fan has ever said to you: “Hey, you look like Juno!” Significance about jersey number: Was #12 when I was younger and a friend at home is #12 Best advice received: Take a deep breath and step in the box, smile, and rip your pitch What actress would play you in a movie: Probably Juno- except I’m not pregnant

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Annie Martin

Freshman- INF- Knoxville, TN Favorite Food: Spinach Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy Favorite Musical Group: Rascal Flatts Three words that describe me: Girly, determined, and enthusiastic Non-softball talent: Painting One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Live in Italy What is significant about your jersey number: I’ve had this number since I was 5 years old Favorite Quote: “If you’re not first, you’re last!” What actress would play you in a movie: Angelina Jolie Dream Job: Physical therapist for a professional baseball team

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Cheniece Cason

Senior- IF – Clinton, TN Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Favorite TV Show: Real World vs. Road Rules Favorite Musical Group: Missy Higgins Three words that describe me: Funny, crazy, dependable Non-softball talent: Dancing Most memorable softball achievements: At the beginning of sophomore AND junior seasons hitting a grand slam against Furman What is significant about your jersey number: My uncle wore it in college when he played basketball Best advice received: Everything happens for a reason. If one door closes then another one will open. Just follow your heart. What actress would play you in a movie: Demi Moore Dream Job: Coaching softball

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Freshman-C/IF-Hixson, TN Favorite Food: Country fried steak with gravy Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite TV Show: Dexter Favorite Musical Group: The Beatles Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys Favorite Pre-Game Meal: bacon turkey bravo and broccoli cheddar soup Three words that describe me: Fun, Loud, Crazy If I could run practice for a day we would: DIVE…in the mud My non-softball talent: Cooking Best Advice You Were Ever Given: Never Back Down

Jessica Hackworth

Junior-INF/OF- Talbott, TN Favorite Food: Anything chocolate or strawberries Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama Favorite TV Show: Dancing with the Stars Non-softball Talent: Tumbling (gymnastics) Most memorable softball achievements: UT game my freshman year, making All-Conference team freshman year, and All-Tournament team sophomore year Craziest Ambition: Go to the Olympics for gymnastics Favorite Quote: “You may not understand now what I am doing, but later you will understand” Best Advice You Were Ever Given: To never give up no matter the circumstances Dream Job: Design formal dresses

One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Finish reading the Bible and travel the world Most memorable softball achievements: 2006 and 2008 District 9AAA MVP What is significant about your jersey number: I have been #9 since I was 9 years old Dream Job: Runway modeling

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Amy Campbell

Junior- P- Murfreesboro, TN Favorite Food: Bagels Favorite Movie: Armageddon Favorite TV Show: King of the Hill Favorite Musical Group: N*Sync Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Salmon Non-softball talent: Guitar Hero One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Run a marathon What is significant about your jersey number: It’s half of my favorite number Favorite Quote: “If you second guess yourself in the moment, you loose the moment” What actress would play you in a movie: Cameron Diaz

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Sophomore- P/IF- Chattanooga, TN Favorite Food: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: 50 First Dates Favorite TV Show: Rob and Big Favorite Musical Group: Danity Kane Non-softball talent: Singing with teammate Vicki McCoy Refuses to Eat: Oysters and brussel sprouts One thing I really want to do in my lifetime: Live in Colorado Best ETSU road trip: To College of Charleston and Clearwater Best advice received: Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks, your opinion is the only one that matters If you could take away any rule in softball it would be: The ability to hit batters without them being able to take a base

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Caitlin Zyskowski

Senior- OF- Grand Rapids, MI Nickname: Cat Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes and hot dogs Favorite TV Show: The Hills Three words that describe me: opinionated, indecisive, loud Non-softball talent: Texting fast My day is not complete until: I have a diet Coke Favorite sport other than softball: Wii Fit balance games If I could bring anything from my hometown it would be: my best friend Jamie and my grams and gramps Favorite Quote: “Always reach for the stars, even if you miss, you’ll land on the moon” Dream Job: Photographer

2009 ETSU

SOFTBALL

Overall Statistics for East Tennessee State

Review

Player Profiles

Coaching Staff

Season Preview

(All games sorted by batting avg) Record: 30-33 Home: 13-9 Away: 8-11 Neutral: 9-13 Conference: 10-12 Player JETT, Katy HACKWORTH, Jessie McCOY, Vicki CASON, Cheniece POWELL, Kate MASSENZO, Trisha HENDERSON, Katie ZYSKOWSKI, Caitlin HARDY, Marissa HAVERMAN, Amand KNIGHT, Briana BOYD, Ashley GILBERT, Darci

AVG .347 .299 .276 .257 .255 .251 .248 .228 .225 .209 .180 .100 .000

GP-GS 61-61 62-61 60-55 63-63 61-60 63-63 53-47 48-34 44-42 55-41 55-50 12-8 6-4

AB 196 157 152 191 165 187 121 92 111 115 111 10 3

R 31 22 20 22 26 30 18 13 12 7 13 1 0

H 68 47 42 49 42 47 30 21 25 24 20 1 0

2B 3B 11 0 7 1 1 0 5 1 1 0 12 0 1 1 4 0 7 0 5 0 3 2 0 0 0 0

HR RBI 4 35 2 31 0 8 0 16 0 4 7 28 3 18 2 15 1 8 1 16 0 7 0 0 0 0

TB SLG% 91 .464 62 .395 43 .283 56 .293 43 .261 80 .428 42 .347 31 .337 35 .315 32 .278 27 .243 1 .100 0 .000

BB HBP 7 2 7 1 15 1 8 0 7 1 8 1 16 4 8 5 8 1 10 1 9 1 2 0 0 0

SO GDP OB% 15 0 .376 28 0 .333 45 0 .345 28 0 .286 37 0 .289 33 0 .284 20 0 .350 28 0 .321 36 0 .283 20 0 .276 30 0 .244 4 0 .250 2 0 .000

SF SH SB-ATT 0 3 19-21 0 4 3-4 0 7 21-26 0 6 14-14 0 10 13-17 1 4 5-7 2 5 7-7 1 6 3-5 0 5 1-1 1 5 1-1 2 4 8-9 0 2 0-0 0 0 0-0

PO 77 78 66 108 61 328 127 19 122 123 98 23 2

A 18 87 2 96 1 48 15 3 53 3 55 26 19

E FLD% 1 .990 15 .917 4 .944 20 .911 3 .954 4 .989 5 .966 2 .917 4 .978 3 .977 12 .927 4 .925 2 .913

Totals Opponents

.258 63 1611 215 416 57 5 20 186 543 .337 105 18 326 0 .310 7 61 95-112 1232 426 79 .955 .260 63 1609 253 418 64 5 55 220 657 .408 176 18 353 4 .338 9 54 54-77 1241 534 81 .956

LOB - Team (349), Opp (384). DPs turned - Team (12), Opp (13). IBB - Team (1), MASSENZO 1.

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(All games sorted by earned run avg) Player

ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV

HENDERSON, Katie HARDY, Marissa BOYD, Ashley GILBERT, Darci HAVERMAN, Amand

0.00 0-0 1 2.73 19-15 41 3.02 7-10 24 4 .68 4-8 24 7.00 0-0 2

Totals Opponents

3.19 30-33 63 63 38 8/1 0 410.2 418 2 53 187 176 3 53 64 5 55 .260 2.91 33-30 63 63 33 13/2 2 413.2 416 2 15 172 105 3 26 57 5 20 .258

1 30 18 14 0

0 24 8 6 0

0/1 4/1 2/0 1/0 0/0

IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR B/Avg WP HP BK SFA SHA

0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 223.1 181 103 87 106 255 0 109.0 134 72 47 32 59 0 76.1 98 76 51 37 37 0 2.0 5 2 2 1 2

0 31 14 18 1

0 2 1 2 0

0 25 .219 17 .300 12 .300 1 .500

0 16 10 4 0

0 5 5 8 0

0 1 1 0 0

0 2 5 2 0

30 18 2 9 54 29 18 0 7 61

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PB - Team (12), MASSENZO 9, HENDERSON 3, Opp (14). Pickoffs - Team (1), MASSENZO 1. SBA/ATT - MASSENZO (33-50), HARDY (24-37), HENDERSON (21-25), BOYD (18-24), GILBERT (12-16).

2008 A-Sun Standings A-Sun Overall Teams W..... L..... T....Pct. W.......L....... T.....Pct. ^ Florida Gulf Coast 16......6.......0.... .727 48.......16....... 0.......750 ^ USC Upstate 16......6.......0.... .727 34.......15....... 0.......694 ^Lipscomb 16......6.......0.... .727 29.......26....... 0.......527 Kennesaw State 14......8.......0.... .636 36.......17....... 0.......679 Stetson 13......8.......0.... .619 43.......24....... 0.......642 UNF 13......9.......0.... .591 39.......24....... 0.......619 Mercer 10.....11......0.... .476 32.......27....... 0.......542 ETSU 10.....12......0.... .455 30.......33....... 0.......476 #Campbell 9......13......0.... .409 42.......25....... 0.......627 Gardner-Webb 6......16......0.... .273 22.......35....... 0.......386 Jacksonville 5......17......0.... .227 21.......39....... 0.......350 Belmont 3......19......0.... .136 14.......36....... 0.......280 ^ - Regular Season Champion # - Tournament Champion

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Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2001 3.61 2002 3.63 2003 3.08 2004 2.52 2005 2.57 2006 4.23 2007 3.78 2008 3.19 Totals 3.30

W-L 14-35 25-32 28-26 29-34 25-33 21-36 26-29 30-33 199-258

APP 49 57 54 63 58 58 55 63 457

April Arnold (2001-02)

CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R 36 3/0 0 314.0 390 254 40 5/0 4 368.2 445 274 31 9/3 6 367.2 393 216 33 9/0 1 425.0 396 197 25 8/3 5 386.1 395 192 23 4/0 3 382.1 494 307 31 8/1 4 353.1 423 251 38 9/0 0 410.2 418 253 257 55/7 23 3008.0 3354 1944 F

Victoria Gast (2006) Stephanie Gaynord (2004-2007) Darci Gilbert (2007-pres.) Marsha Giles (2001-02)

Belinda Barrera (2004-05) Ashley Boyd (2008-pres.) Allison Burnette (2005-2007) Miranda Byerly (2001-04)

Kayla Calvert (2001) Amy Campbell (2009) Cheniece Cason (2007-pres.) Julia Chance (2001-04) Sheryl Clark (2002-04) Shawnda Cole (2001) Melanie Collins (2001-02) Whitney Compton (2007) Stephanie Cope (2005-2007)

Laura Davies (2006) Marlina Delisa (2009)

Kaela Jackson (2008) Courtney Jenkins (2002, 04-06) Katy Jett (2007-pres.) Nikki Johnson (2002)

Porshia Edmond (2001)

Jessie Hackworth (2006-pres.) Marissa Hardy (2007-pres.) Amanda Haverman (2005-08) Mary Beth Hazelwood (2002-05) Katie Henderson (2008-pres.) Jessica Hodge (2001) Rhea Holler (2001-04) Jolene Holthaus (2003)

Mary Beth Hazelwood, another four-year player for the Lady Bucs, started 57 games during her senior season in 2005.

BB 128 117 155 164 106 141 148 176 1135

SO 140 181 153 291 274 170 176 353 1738

2B 63 83 81 57 61 85 85 64 579

SF SH 2 31 3 26 5 26 6 31 12 24 14 44 9 54 7 61 58 297

HR 11 26 18 23 25 48 25 55 231

AB 1317 1521 1461 1606 1533 1615 1416 1611 12080

B/AVG WP .296 36 .293 30 .269 30 .247 21 .258 16 .306 21 .299 23 .260 30 .278 207

3B 14 14 10 8 7 16 10 5 84

Briana Knight (2005-08)

SB-ATT 40-60 52-74 52-65 43-58 93-120 45-49 34-45 95-112 454-583 HBP 26 44 25 47 46 36 22 18 249

Jessica Payne (2005) Kate Powell (2006-pres.)

Lindsay Lane (2002-05) Amber Ledbetter (2001) Brittany Lehrschall (2005-06) Katie Lewis (2003) Jessica Lonsinger (2003-2006)

Annie Martin (2009) Trisha Massenzo (2007-pres.) Melissa McCall (2005-06) Julia McChain (2003-04) Vicki McCoy (2008-pres.) Tiffany McVay (2001-04) Amy Moore (2002-04) Shelby Morris (2009) Caitie Munal (2006)

Danielle Spetar (2002-05) Janine Sprague (2003-06) Deeanne Stratton (2001) Judith St. Clair (2001)

Chelsea O’Connor (2009)

The 2006-07 Softball Buc’s offense set numerous marks, including batting average (.280), runs scored (247), and RBI (213).

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OB% .294 .324 .309 .300 .294 .297 .340 .310 -

All-Time Roster

Dez Franklin (2007) Jennifer Fraser (2003)

ER 162 191 162 153 142 231 191 187 1419

SO 242 294 249 264 322 326 278 326 2301

Coaching Staff

RBI TB SLG% BB HBP 103 382 .318 87 10 192 527 .374 140 18 168 522 .361 117 12 189 623 .371 114 13 144 484 .319 97 17 197 555 .370 107 17 213 570 .401 113 21 186 543 .337 105 18 1392 4206 - 880 126

Player Profiles

HR 7 28 23 31 14 39 31 20 154

Review

3B 7 9 11 20 11 6 9 5 111

Brittany Richardson (2005-2007) Danielle Richardson (2001) Andrea Roberts (2001) Brittany Roggeman (2007)

History

R H 2B 126 286 61 213 350 75 195 359 72 200 418 72 177 369 51 232 362 64 247 398 61 215 416 57 1605 2958 513

Record Book

AB 1203 1409 1445 1681 1519 1499 1421 1611 11788

Kala Tipton (2009) V Mary Catherine Vercoe (2006-07)

Caitlyn Zyskowski (2006-pres.)

ETSU

Year AVG GP 2001 .238 49 2002 .248 57 2003 .248 54 2004 .249 63 2005 .243 58 2006 .241 58 2007 .280 55 2008 .258 63 Totals .251 457

Season-by-Season Totals

A-Sun Conference

Hitting Statistics

SOFTBALL

Rhea Holler was a member of ETSU softball’s first four-year class, donning the blue and gold from 2001-04. Holler started 201 games during her Buccaneer career.

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Team Records

Passed Balls......4, 2x, last Rhea Holler, vs. North Carolina A&T (2/18/01)

Team Records – Season Games played....................................63, twice (2004 & 2008) Games won................................................................30, 2008 Most home wins........................................................13, 2008 Most road wins....................................8, four times, last 2008 Most neutral site wins................................................15, 2004

Individual Pitching – Game Innings........... 10.0, Tiffany McVay, vs. Chattanooga (3/17/01) Most Runs Allowed........... 14, Marsha Giles, at South Carolina (3/27/02) Earned Runs....8, 4x, last Darci Gilbert, vs. Winthrop (3/14/07) Walks Allowed.................7, twice, last Ashley Boyd (2/16/08) Strikeouts.......... 16, Marissa Hardy, vs. Presbyterian (3/26/08) Hits Allowed......15, Marsha Giles, at South Carolina (3/27/02) Doubles Allowed.......5, 3x, last Darci Gilbert, vs. Georgia State (3/2/07) Triples Allowed.......2, 3x, last MC Vercoe, Valparaiso (3/13/07) Home Runs Allowed.......... 4, MC Vercoe, vs. Marshall (3/4/06) Wild Pitches........................4, Kayla Calvert, vs. LSU (2/19/01) Hit Batters.... 3, 7x, last Darci Gilbert, vs. College of Charleston (2/17/08)

team batting – season At bats..........................................40, at Jacksonville(4/13/07) Runs..................................21, vs. North Carolina A&T (4/9/02) Hits.......................................................18, vs. Marist (3/1/08) Doubles...............................7, vs. North Carolina A&T (4/9/02) Triples.................................................3, vs. Towson (3/13/04) Home Runs.......................................... 5, vs. Belmont (4/6/07) Runs Batted In...................21, vs. North Carolina A&T (4/9/02) Total Bases........................35, vs. North Carolina A&T (4/9/02) Sacrifice Hits....................................5, vs. Campbell (3/27/07) Sacrifice Flies...............2, 4x, last at Kennesaw State (4/26/08) Strikeouts.................................. 18, vs. Virginia Tech (4/18/06) Walks.............................. 8, 2x, last vs. Florida A&M (2/19/07) Stolen Bases......................................... 7, at Belmont (4/6/08) Hit by Pitch..............................2, 14x, last at Mercer (4/25/08) Caught Stealing........................3, 2x, last vs. Mercer (4/27/07) Runners left on base................... 14, vs. Florida A&M (3/4/04) Hit into DP................................ 3, 2x, last at Belmont (4/6/08) Team Fielding – Game Putouts.................................... 30, vs. Chattanooga (3/17/01) Assists..............................................20, vs. Lipscomb (5/5/06) Errors...................................... 7, 2x, last vs. Hofstra (2/17/07) Double Plays Turned...........3, twice, last vs. Appalachian State (2/23/02) Passed Balls.....4, twice, last vs. North Carolina A&T (2/18/01) Team Pitching – Game Innings.................................. 10.0, vs. Chattanooga (3/17/01) Strikeouts..................................16, vs. Presbyterian (3/26/08) Walks Allowed................................ 11, vs. Hartford (3/12/04) Hits Allowed.................................... 18, vs. Wisconsin (3/3/07) Runs Allowed.................................. 14, vs. Wisconsin (3/3/07) HRs Allowed............................ 6, vs. Tennessee Tech (3/12/08) Doubles Allowed..........................7, vs. Georgia State (3/2/07) Triples Allowed..............2, 3x, last at Gardner-Webb (5/10/07) Hit By Pitch....................5, vs. College of Charleston (4/24/04) Wild Pitches..............................................4, vs. LSU (2/19/01) Individual Batting – Game At-Bats................................................................... 5, 37 times Runs Scored.........................4, Katy Jett, vs. Belmont (2/6/07) Hits...........4, 8x, last Marissa Hardy, at USC Upstate (3/24/08) Doubles..........3, Sheryl Clark, vs. North Carolina A&T (4/9/02) Triples...........2, Stephanie Gaynord, vs. Sacred Heart (3/9/07) Home Runs........... 2, 8x, last Katy Jett, at Tennessee (3/30/07) Total Bases.......................................... 10, Stephanie Gaynord, vs. Appalachian State (3/30/06) Runs Batted In.......... 7, Tiffany McVay, vs. Tennessee Wesleyan (5/5/02) Walks... 3, 4x, last Trisha Massenzo, vs. Florida A&M (2/19/07) Sacrifice Flies.......................................................... 1, 53 times Sacrifice Hits............ 2, 3x, last Jessie Hackworth, at Campbell (3/27/07) Hit by Pitch.............2, twice, last Cat Zyskowsk, at Jacksonville (4/13/07) Strikeouts............................................................... 3, 44 times Stolen Bases..............3, 3x, last Katy Jett, at Belmont (4/6/08) Individual Fielding – Game Putouts......... 16, Katie Henderson, vs. Presbyterian (3/26/08) Assists.............9, twice, Jessie Hackworth, vs. Tennessee State (2/18/06) Errors................................................................. 3, eight times

Team Batting – Season Batting Average........... .280, 2007 (highest); .238, 2001 (lowest) Slugging Percentage.... .401, 2007 (highest); .318, 2001 (lowest) On-Base Percentage..... .340, 2007 (highest); .294, 2005 (lowest) At-Bats...........................1681, 2004 (most); 1203, 2001 (fewest) Runs................................... 247, 2007 (most); 126, 2001 (fewest) Hits..................................... 418, 2004 (most); 286, 2001 (fewest) Doubles.................................. 75, 2002 (most); 51, 2005 (fewest) Triples....................................... 20, 2004 (most); 5, 2008 (fewest) Home Runs............................... 39, 2006 (most); 7, 2001 (fewest) Runs Batted In.................... 213, 2008 (most); 103, 2001 (fewest) Total Bases.......................... 623, 2004 (most); 382, 2001 (fewest) Walks.................................... 140, 2002 (most); 87, 2001 (fewest) Hit by Pitch............................. 21, 2007 (most); 10, 2001 (fewest) Strikeouts........................... 326, 2008 (most); 242, 2001 (fewest) Sacrifice Flies............................ 14, 2006 (most); 2, 2001 (fewest) Sacrifice Hits........................... 61, 2008 (most); 26, 2003 (fewest) Stolen Bases........................... 95, 2008 (most); 34, 2007 (fewest) Stolen Base Attempts........... 120, 2005 (most); 45, 2007 (fewest) Team Pitching – Season Earned Run Average.2.52, 2004 (lowest); 4.23, 2006 (highest) Saves.................. 6, 2003 (most); 0, on two occasions (fewest) Complete Games............... 40, 2002 (most); 23, 2006 (fewest) Shutouts............ 9, on two occasions (most); 3, 2001 (fewest) Innings Pitched....... 425.0, 2004 (most); 314.0, 2001 (fewest) Hits Allowed.................. 494, 2006 (most); 390, 2001 (fewest) Runs Allowed................ 307, 2006 (most); 192, 2005 (fewest) Earned Runs Allowed.... 231, 2006 (most); 142, 2005 (fewest) Walks Allowed.............. 176, 2008 (most); 106, 2005 (fewest) Strikeouts...................... 353, 2008 (most); 140, 2001 (fewest) Doubles Allowed.......... 85, on two occasions (most); 57, 2004 (fewest) Triples Allowed.................... 16, 2006 (most); 5, 2008 (fewest) Home Runs Allowed.......... 55, 2008 (most); 11, 2001 (fewest) Hit By Pitch....................... 47, 2004 (most); 18, 2008 (fewest) Wild Pitches...................... 36, 2001 (most); 16, 2005 (fewest)

2007 graduate Stephanie Gaynord holds new school records in home runs (11), runs scored (46) and slugging percentage (.593). Gaynord also hit .313 in 2006, which was the fifth highest average in ETSU history.

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HITTING RECORDS Individual Season Records Batting Avg. (min. 100 AB) .358 Janine Sprague (62-173)................................ 2005 .348 Janine Sprague (70-201)................................ 2004 .347 Katy Jett (68-196).............................................2008 .327 Janine Sprague (53-162)................................ 2003 .325 Jessie Hackworth (53-163)............................. 2007 Slugging Pct. (min. 100 AB) .593 Stephanie Gaynord (182)................................ 2006 .589 Stephanie Gaynord (146)................................ 2007 .557 Janine Sprague (201)...................................... 2004 .503 Janine Sprague (173)...................................... 2005 .494 Mary Beth Hazelwood (174)........................... 2004 .494 Amanda Haverman (154)............................... 2007 On Base Pct. (min. 100 AB) .417 Janine Sprague (162)...................................... 2003 .398 Janine Sprague (173)...................................... 2005 .396 Stephanie Gaynord (146)................................ 2007 .392 Janine Sprague (201)...................................... 2004 .381 Tiffany McVay (143)........................................ 2001 At Bats 204 Danielle Spetar............................................... 2004 201 Janine Sprague............................................... 2004 196 Katy Jett......................................................... 2008 195 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 Runs Scored 46 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 45 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2007 39 Katy Jett......................................................... 2007 36 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 35 Briana Knight.................................................. 2006 Hits 70 68 62 60 58

Janine Sprague............................................... 2004 Katy Jett...........................................................2008 Janine Sprague............................................... 2005 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 Mary Beth Hazelwood.................................... 2004

Doubles 18 Janine Sprague............................................... 2004 15 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 14 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 13 Sheryl Clark..................................................... 2002 12 Trisha Massenzo............................................... 2008 Triples 6 Janine Sprague............................................... 2004 6 Janine Sprague............................................... 2005 4 Danielle Spetar............................................... 2004 3 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2002 Home Runs 11 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 7 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2007 8 Danielle Spetar............................................... 2002 7 Trisha Massenzo.............................................. 2008 RBIs 37 36 36 35 34

Amanda Haverman......................................... 2007 Jessie Hackworth............................................ 2006 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 Katy Jett......................................................... 2008 Jessie Hackworth............................................ 2007

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Individual Season Records Fielding Percentage (min. 100 chances) .996 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2002 .994 Jessica Lonsinger............................................ 2003 .990 Katy Jett......................................................... 2008 .986 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2004 .986 Sheryl Clark..................................................... 2004 Most Chances 380 Trisha Massenzo.............................................. 2008 365 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2004 362 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2003 335 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2003 Most Putouts 338 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2004 338 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2003 328 Trisha Massenzo.............................................. 2008 302 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2003 Most Assists 153 Jessie Hackworth............................................ 2006 148 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2004 143 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 127 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003 Most Errors 25 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 25 Mary Beth Hazelwood.................................... 2002 22 Jessie Hackworth............................................ 2006 22 Mary Beth Hazelwood.................................... 2002 Most Double Plays Turned 14 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2004 14 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2003 12 Mary Catherine Vercoe.................................... 2006 12 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 Most Caught Stealing By 21 Sheryl Clark..................................................... 2002 17 Trisha Massenzo.............................................. 2008 13 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 13 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002

Lowest opponent BA (min. 100 IP) .212 Belinda Barrera (156.2 IP)............................... 2004 .219 Marissa Hardy (223.1 IP)................................. 2008 .247 Tiffany McVay (178.1 IP)................................. 2003 .249 Belinda Barrera (159.2)................................... 2005 Wins 19 Marissa Hardy (19-15)..................................... 2008 14 Tiffany McVay (14-10)..................................... 2003 14 Tiffany McVay (14-11)..................................... 2004 14 Courtney Jenkins (14-15)................................ 2005 Losses 19 Tiffany McVay (11-19)..................................... 2001 15 Marissa Hardy (19-15).................................... 2008 15 Belinda Barrera (10-15).................................. 2004 15 Courtney Jenkins (14-15)................................ 2005 14 Courtney Jenkins (7-14).................................. 2006 Saves 5 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003 4 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 3 Brittney Lehrschall.......................................... 2005 3 Darci Gilbert.................................................... 2007 Appearances 42 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 37 Courtney Jenkins.............................................2006 35 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 35 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2004 34 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 34 Belinda Barrera............................................... 2005 34 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2005 Complete Games 25 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 24 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 20 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 19 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003

Fewest Runs Allowed (min. 100 IP) 62 Courtney Jenkins (157.0)................................ 2005 70 Belinda Barrera (156.2)................................... 2004 72 Ashley Boyd (109.0)........................................ 2008 74 Tiffany McVay (166.0)..................................... 2004 Most earned runs allowed 87 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 84 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 81 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 79 MC Vercoe....................................................... 2006 Fewest ER allowed (min. 100 IP) 47 Ashley Boyd (109.0)........................................ 2008 50 Courtney Jenkins (157.0)................................ 2005 50 Tiffany McVay (166.0)..................................... 2004 57 Belinda Barrera (156.2)................................... 2004 Most walks allowed 106 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 86 Belinda Barrera............................................... 2004 66 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 66 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003 Fewest walks allowed (min. 100 IP) 24 Courtney Jenkins (157.0)................................ 2005 26 Courtney Jenkins (177.2)................................ 2002 32 Ashley Boyd (109.0)........................................ 2008 34 Courtney Jenkins (133.1)................................ 2006 Strikeouts 255 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 164 Belinda Barrera............................................... 2004 151 Belinda Barrera............................................... 2005 106 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001

Season Preview Coaching Staff

Earned Run Avg. (min. 100 IP) 2.11 Tiffany McVay (166.0)..................................... 2004 2.23 Courtney Jenkins (157.0)................................ 2005 2.36 Tiffany McVay (178.1)..................................... 2003 2.63 Belinda Barrera (159.2)................................... 2005

Most runs allowed 124 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 108 Darci Gilbert.................................................... 2007 107 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 103 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 102 MC Vercoe....................................................... 2007

Player Profiles

FIELDING RECORDS

Individual Season Records

Review

Stolen Bases 28 Danielle Spetar (28-33).................................. 2005 24 Mary Beth Hazelwood (24-28)........................ 2005 21 Vicki McCoy (21-26)......................................... 2008

PITCHING RECORDS

Fewest hits allowed (min. 100 IP) 120 Belinda Barrera (156.2)................................... 2004 134 Ashley Boyd (109.0)........................................ 2008 137 Tiffany McVay (114.0)..................................... 2002 154 Belinda Barrera (159.2)................................... 2005

History

Hit By Pitch 9 Caitlin Zyskowski............................................ 2007 5 Caitlin Zyskowski............................................ 2008 5 Caitlin Zyskowski............................................ 2006 4 Briana Knight...................................................2005 4 Miranda Byerly............................................... 2004

Most hits allowed 233 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 210 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 184 Darci Gilbert.................................................... 2007 181 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008

Record Book

Walks 25 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2004 24 Janine Sprague............................................... 2003 24 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2002

ETSU

2006 ETSU graduate Courtney Jenkins is another prominent figure in the ETSU record book.

Innings pitched 223.1 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 202.1 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 178.1 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003 177.2 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002

A-Sun Conference

Total Bases 112 Janine Sprague............................................... 2004 108 Stephanie Gaynord......................................... 2006 96 Lindsay Lane................................................... 2005 91 Katy Jett......................................................... 2008 87 Janine Sprague............................................... 2005

Batters Faced 936 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2001 810 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 784 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003

Shutouts 5 Marissa Hardy................................................. 2008 5 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2003 5 Tiffany McVay.................................................. 2004 4 Courtney Jenkins............................................ 2002 4 MC Vercoe....................................................... 2007

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ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

HYDROWORX

Season Preview

Without a doubt the most used piece of equipment in the athletic training facility is the Hydroworx polar plunge pool. It is used by all teams on a daily basis post practice and used by all injured athletes under the care of the athletic training staff. Along with the cold pool is a Hydroworx 500 therapy pool. This pool has a treadmill as part of the floor and two cameras mounted on the front and side of the pool. This gives visual feedback to the athlete and athletic trainer during treatment.

Scott Counts Clinical Director

FLUROSCAN The “Mini C Arm” located in the athletic training room allows for quick and efficient exams by the team physician for those athletes that might need an x-ray.

Player Profiles

Coaching Staff

Brian Johnston

Director of Athletic Medicine

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Lori Hill

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Elizabeth Schoen

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Valerie Csiszer Graduate Assistant

Travis Livingston Graduate Assistant

Reghan Boob

Graduate Assistant

A-Sun Conference

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Record Book

History

Review

Brett Lewis

The general athletic training area is approximately 3500 square feet and services the day-to-day practice and competition preparation for the entire athletic department. With 17 treatment tables, various modalities and a large exercise area the general athletic training area allows multiple teams to receive treatment at the same time. Attached to the general athletic training area are three private rooms. Each room is equipped with a treatment table and combination therapy unit as well as one other distinguishing characteristic. The “Normal” room is for IV therapy, the “College” room is for casting and splinting, and the “University” room is for traction.

BUCSPORTS Heather Wice

Travis Patton

Graduate Assistant

Dawn Thomas

Heather Cornett

Graduate Assistant

GENERAL ATHLETIC TRAINING AREA

Graduate Assistant

Alex Hondl

Graduate Assistant

Zack Ensor

Graduate Assistant

The Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center serves as both the health center for all Buccaneer Athletics as well as an outpatient health center for the ETSU campus and Johnson City community. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, and primary care sports medicine physicians help to provide a comprehensive medical program to all patients. Completed in 2001, BucSports provides a variety of opportunities for physical therapy students, medical students and resident physicians interested in the field of sports medicine.

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SUPPORT STAFF

BUCCANEERS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER

Lee Morrow

Head Strength Coach

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The program is dedicated to meeting the following goals: 1. Providing monitoring services for the ETSU sport teams 2. Supporting and providing up-to-date information to coaches regarding coaching practices 3. Advising on the Training Process 4. Providing an opportunity for the interaction between sport scientists, medical staff, strength and conditioning staff and the ETSU Sport Coaches.

Over the past decade one of the biggest changes in collegiate athletics has been the new attitude toward strength and conditioning. ETSU’s success on the field could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of each student-athlete in the weightroom. Under the direction of head strength coach Lee Morrow, who is currently in his 24th season at ETSU, the Buccaneers have earned eight Gatorade/National Strength Coaches Association All-American Team honors. With its recent collaboration with the Sports Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC), ETSU’s strength and conditioning program has focused its efforts on helping each student-athlete reach his/her greatest athletic potential, in the areas of strength, speed, agility and injury prevention. Located inside Memorial Center, the ETSU’s strength and conditioning complex features one of the finest weightrooms in the area. Overall, the Buccaneers have access to a 7,200-foot facility that features state-of-the-art equipment, including customized full power racks, Hammer-Strength machines, including bench press, incline press, military press, rowing machines, speed mats, pull-up and other impressive sports performance tools. Through the SPEC and strength and conditioning web site, ETSU student-athletes have 24-hour access to workout plans, nutrition, and other information that monitors each individual’s or team’s off-season conditioning program.

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The Center of Excellence was established July 1, 2008, and is housed in the College of Education. It incorporates three very important aspects of competitive sports: education, service, and research. The former Sport Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC) is now a very active branch of the Center of Excellence. The SPEC program continues to be a collaborative effort between Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sport Science Lab in the Department of Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Sciences. Buccaneer student-athletes in collaboration with sport science, sport medicine, and the sport coach have the opportunity to have their program evaluated and monitored throughout their college career. This monitoring and evaluation process produces one of the most advanced training environments in the nation. This type of relationship is not found anywhere in the U.S. and offers a unique opportunity for the advancement of athletic performance, athlete and coach education and sport science research.

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89% Student-Athlete Graduation Rate

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Spring 2008 cumulative studentathlete GPA of 3.12 (non-athletes at ETSU – GPA = 2.91)

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15 Student-Athletes – 4.0 Club

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7 teams with team GPAs 3.0 or higher

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70% of Student-Athletes Buccaneer Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or above)

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33 Student-Athletes – Dean’s List

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Finished 1st in the A-Sun academically in Spring 2008

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The Humphreys Center for student-athletes is the home of our academic support services. Programming and services include: • Academic Advising • Individual and Group Tutoring • Academic Mentoring • College Adjustment courses for new student-athletes • Professional Development and Career Preparation seminars • On-site study hall facilities including a state-of-the-art computer lab • Academic workshops for student-athletes

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erforming well in the classroom is an expectation of student-athletes who wear the Buccaneer uniform. Not only are time management skills and self-discipline musts, but also dedication and commitment are needed from each individual student to maintain eligibility and progress toward graduation. ETSU Athletics provides many resources to assist the student-athlete in achieving his/her academic goals and in preparing ultimately for life after college. The staff not only advises students in scheduling classes and making academic progress, but offers support in the areas of group and individual tutoring, academic mentoring, career and personal counseling and life skills programming. Student-athletes have access to a state-of-the-art computer center that features Dell flat-screen computers, wireless Internet technology and study hall facilities that are open after hours during the week and on Sundays for their use. ETSU is also an active participant in the NCAA CHAMPS program. Through this model, student-athletes are offered a wide range of seminars designed to help them adjust to college life, develop as individuals and prepare for their careers after graduation.

2008 Softball A-Sun Academic Honor Roll Katie Henderson Cheniece Cason Katy Jett Trisha Massenzo Kate Powell Vicki McCoy

Jessie Hackworth Darci Gilbert Marissa Hardy Ashley Boyd Amanda Haverman Briana Knight

“ETSU student-athletes consistently rank higher than the regular student body and the national averages for Division I student-athletes in terms of GPA and graduation rates. The ETSU coaching staff and entire athletic department are committed to assisting our students in achieving academic excellence and in paving the road to bright futures.” — Bob Baker

ACADEMIC STAFF Not Pictured Jared Fries

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We Are Unique

• ETSU offers the world’s only master’s degree in storytelling and reading • Nation’s only university presenting a comprehensive study of bluegrass and country music courses • Features an Advanced Visualization Lab recognized around the globe while providing a look at the future of animation graphics

Academic Support • Academic Advising/Counseling • Tutoring • Career and personal counseling • Member of NCAA Life Skills Program

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More than 100 degree programs: • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Business and Technology • College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences • Clemmer College of Education • Honors College • Quillen College of Medicine • College of Nursing • Gatton College of Pharmacy • College of Public Health • School of Continuing Studies • School of Graduate Studies

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• over 2,000 full-time faculty and staff • approximately 75% of full-time faculty members hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their fields

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• ETSU enrolls more than 13,100 students • ETSU is the university of choice for students from more than 65 countries • ETSU is the home of over 170 campus organizations, including fraternities, sororities, governance and religious groups, honor and service societies, and academic clubs.

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• 366 tree-shaded acres • 64 Academic and Administrative Buildings • ETSU’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine was third in rural medicine, 16th in family medicine training and 17th in primary care education in the “2004 Best Graduate Schools” issue of the U.S. News & World Report for rural medicine.

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Winning the The ETSU women’s basketball team went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history after posting a program-tying 21-win campaign. The Lady Bucs stormed through conference play with an impressive 14-2 record and followed that up with three straight wins in the Atlantic Sun Tournament to receive the league’s automatic bid to the Big Dance. Along the way Michele DeVault and Siarre Evans received First Team All-Atlantic Sun accolades; head coach Karen Kemp was tabbed Coach of the Year for the second time in her career. Five Lady Buccaneer players were named A-Sun All-Academic, including TaRonda Wiles – who also was named to the All-Tournament Team. Joining Wiles on the tournament team were DeVault and Evans as well as Tournament MVP Latisha Belcher. As a team, ETSU ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring offense (14th), steals per game (18th) and assists per game (19th); DeVault ranked 12th in three-point field-goal percentage and 23rd in three-point field goals per game. DeVault also set a new all-time record with 239 treys made for her career.

Men’s Tennis After winning the Atlantic Sun regular season and conference tournament for the second straight season, the ETSU men’s tennis team earned its sixth trip to the NCAA tournament. This time around the No. 7th regionally ranked Bucs added to its program’s storied history by advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history, defeating Notre Dame, 4-2, in Columbus, Ohio. Individually, junior Enrique Olivares earned All-America honors after becoming only the second Buccaneer to advance to the NCAA Round of 16, earning a final ITA ranking of eighth regionally.

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Men’s Golf For the first time in school history, men’s golf became the only program at ETSU to ever compete in the NCAA Championships 20 times. Under the direction of head coach Fred Warren, the team built on its record number of NCAA appearances, while once again finishing with a trio of Top 20 national team rankings. In addition, senior Gareth Shaw was named PING All-American, marking the second straight year he has earned that honor.

Women’s Golf Women’s golf made history in 2007-08 by capturing the program’s first-ever conference title and earning its first trip to the NCAA Championships. The Bucs picked the perfect place to win their first Atlantic Sun Conference championship, doing so on their home course at The Ridges Golf and Country Club in Jonesborough. In addition, the Bucs watched sophomore Laura Jansone capture the A-Sun individual title as well, becoming the first woman to ever win a conference individual championship.

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Enrique Olivares Current senior Enrique Olivares earned All-America honors after becoming only the second Buccaneer to advance to the NCAA Round of 16, earning a final ITA ranking of eighth regionally.

Jenny Knox Shattering school records was a common theme among the 2007-08 Buccaneer track /field team. Jenny Knox set a new time in the 100m, which resulted in her second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Mideast Regional. Knox also helped guide the women’s relay team to the Regional, and ended her career nationally ranked in the 100m as she finished the season 47th.

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Olya Batsula was awarded the National ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship, which goes to the women’s tennis player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team and who enhances the team’s performance and exemplifies the spirit of college tennis. Batsula was also chosen by the Atlantic Sun Conference to be the A-Sun nominee for the 18th Annual NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Batsula was a first-ever four-time all conference selection and leaves her ETSU career with 179 career victories, which is the third best mark in program history. Off the court Batsula graduated Magna Cum Laude, in May of 2008, and was a four-time member of the ITA Scholar Athlete team. Also Batsula was always active in the community throughout her ETSU career, helping out with the Boys and Girls Club, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Girls Inc., Relay for Life, Special Olympics, and Toys for Tots. Even though Batsula was busy with academics and practices she still found time to give lessons to wheelchair-bound students and underprivileged kids. Batsula would even drive 20 minutes to Kingsport with racquets, balls and a net to give tennis lessons to kids who were interested in the sport, but had no one to teach them the game.

Shaw earned his second straight Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar award, becoming the first-ever ETSU player to be named to that list two years in a row. Shaw, who enjoyed his own successes on the course with three All-America selections, an Atlantic Sun individual championship, and a conference player of the year award, reached several impressive criteria to receive the award.

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Paul Hoilman First baseman Paul Hoilman was selected to the “Louisville Slugger” Freshman All-America Team. The Johnson City native was the first freshman ETSU baseball player to receive national recognition in the school’s history. Hoilman was also named to the Atlantic Sun AllFreshman Team after an outstanding freshman campaign finishing tenth in the conference in batting average (.353), fifth in the conference in doubles (18), tied for eighth in home runs (9), ninth in RBIs, ninth in slugging (.598), ninth in total bases (110) and seventh in on-base percentage (.442).

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Yevgeniya Stupak Current junior Yevgeniya Stupak finished the 2007 season with an individual regional ranking of 14th, becoming the first-ever ETSU women’s tennis player to be ranked in singles and doubles regionally at the same time. After claiming 24 victories, including wins over No. 39 Yvette Hyndman of Georgia and No. 17 Amanda Taylor of Vanderbilt, Stupak became the first Lady Buc to qualify for the NCAA singles championship last May.

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2009 Schedule February 13 13 14 14 15 18 21 27 27 28 28

vs. James Madison ! . . . . . . . . . Noon Charleston, S.C. vs. Howard ! . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 p.m. Charleston, S.C. at Col. of Charleston ! . . . 10:00 a.m. Charleston, S.C. vs. Akron ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p.m. Charleston, S.C. vs. Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. Charleston, S.C. Furman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Milligan College . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. vs. Boston College # . . . . . 3:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Tenn. vs. Toledo # . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Tenn. vs. Morehead State # . . . 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Tenn. vs. Princeton # . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Tenn.

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vs. Rhode Island # . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. Chattanooga, Tenn. at Coastal Carolina . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Conway, S.C.

9 at Charleston Southern . . . . Noon/2 p.m.

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vs. George Washington $ . 1:00 p.m. Clearwater, Fla. vs. Boston U. $ . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Clearwater, Fla. vs. Fla. International $ . . 11:00 a.m. Clearwater, Fla. vs. Long Island $ . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m. Clearwater, Fla. vs. Ball State . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. Clearwater, Fla. North Florida * . . . . . . . . . . 4/6 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Campbell * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. USC Upstate * . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. at Stetson * . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/6 p.m. DeLand, Fla. at Florida Gulf Coast * . . . . 2/4 p.m. Fort Myers, Fla. Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn.

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Appalachian State . . . . . . . 4/6 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. North Carolina Central . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/5 p.m. Farmville, Va. Lipscomb * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/7 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn.

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Belmont * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. at Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Knoxville, Tenn. at Presbyterian . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Clinton, S.C. Mars Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. Jacksonville * . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. at Mercer * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/6 p.m. Macon, Ga. at Kennesaw State * . . . . . . 2/4 p.m. Kennesaw, Ga. at Western Carolina . . . . . . 5/7 p.m. Cullowhee, N.C.

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Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/7 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. vs. A-Sun Tournament . . . . . . . . TBA DeLand, Fla.

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! – College of Charleston Tournament (Charleston, S.C.) # – UTC Tournament (Chattanooga, Tenn.) $ – Under Armour Invitational All times are eastern and subject to change

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