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Season Preview................................. 1-3 2013 Schedule..................................... 2 2013 preseason polls......................... 3
Meet The Sand Sharks
2012 Season Review.......................... 15 2012 Statistics.................................. 16 Single-game records......................... 16 Honor Roll........................................ 16 Season/Career Leaders..................... 17
Get To know uscb
About The NAIA.................................. 18 Champions of Character................... 18
Conference & opponents The Sun Conference......................... 13 Non-Conference Opponents............. 14
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Roster.................................................. 4 Coaching staff.................................... 4 Returning Players......................... 5-11 Newcomers.................................... 11-12
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Introduction
No. 21 in the preseason poll. Defending champion Webber International is among the top challengers in the conference, along with a tough St. Thomas
Conference & Opponents
The Sand Sharks begin the season as the favorites to win The Sun Conference title, and they’ve cracked the top 25 for the first time, checking in at
Vaughn, and they have tons of depth behind that duo with a number of versatile players who can fill in behind the plate, including freshman Whitley Martin.
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team, and conference newhatever opposing teams thought of comer Thomas has an accomthe University of South Carolina Beauplished program. USCB coach fort softball team going into the Sand Ty Rietkovich also has his eye Sharks’ inaugural season, you can be sure those on two first-year programs in preconceived notions have been replaced with Embry-Riddle and Southeastnew ones entering USCB’s second campaign — ern, both of whom have hired new ones like respect, and perhaps even fear. The accomplished coaches and Sand Sharks proved to be far more than a typical are expected to be competifirst-year program in 2012, winning 37 games, fin- tive right away, much like the Sand Sharks a year ago. ishing second in The Sun Conference and receiving votes in the final NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll. CATCHER And after returning virtually every key player The Sand Sharks return their top two catchers from a year from that team and adding several key transfers ago in sophomore Amanda and freshmen, it’s safe to expect even bigger Brown and senior Caitlin things in 2013.
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2013 SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 2 St. Andrews 1 p.m. (DH) 9 Southern Wesleyan 1 p.m. (DH) 10 at Savannah State 1 p.m. 10 vs. Morgan State (at Savannah St.) 3 p.m. 13 Edward Waters (Fla.) 4 p.m. (DH) 22 at Truett-McConnell (Ga.) Noon (DH) 23 Emmanuel College (Ga.) Noon (DH) March 1-14 Smash Hit Tournament TBD 4 Columbia College (S.C.) 4 p.m. (DH) 13 Georgia Gwinnett 3 p.m. (DH) 14 Brewton-Parker (Ga.) 4 p.m. (DH) 22 at Ave Maria (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) 23 vs. Indiana Tech (at Clermont, Fla.) 9 a.m. (DH) 24 at Edward Waters (Fla.) 1 p.m. (DH) 26 at Southern Wesleyan 4 p.m. (DH) 29 Thomas (Ga.)* 1 p.m. (DH) April 3 at Columbia College (S.C.) 4 p.m. (DH) 6 Webber Int’l (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) 7 Embry-Riddle (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) 13 at Northwood (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) 14 at St. Thomas (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) 17 at Georgia Gwinnett 2 p.m. (DH) 26 Warner (Fla.)* 4 p.m. (DH) 27 Southeastern (Fla.)* 1 p.m. (DH) May 2-4 Sun Conference Tournament TBD 13-15 NAIA Opening Round TBD 24-30 NAIA National Championships TBD
The infield is loaded with talent and USCB is deep at every position. Sophomores Taylor Triplett and Maddie Byrd return after splitting time at first base last season, and returning starter Mariaha Sanborn is back at the other corner. All-Sun Conference second baseman Katie Rietkovich also returns, and Northwest Florida State transfer C.J. Browder will push for a starting spot at shortstop along with returning starter Chelsey Blasingame and senior Paige Adams. Sophomore Sam Boland can play either corner spot and Florence-Darlington Tech transfer Alexandria Simmons provides a big bat and the versatility to play any-
where on the infield. Freshman Kayla Logue will back up at second. Victoria Hilton, a strong hitting junior, is expected to miss the season because of injury.
outfield
The outfield also is crowded with a number of players capable of performing at a high level. All-Sun Conference performers Melanie Goolsby and Shelby Zipperer are back in right and center, and sophomore Sammi Shaffren returns after starting much of the season in left a year ago. Blasingame also could see time at the corner spots and fellow sophomore Lauren Hill provides terrific defense in center. Freshmen Martin and
*denotes Sun Conference opponent (DH) denotes doubleheader HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS All home games played at Hardeeville’s Richard Gray Sports Complex Times subject to change — check USCBAthletics.com for any schedule updates
Broadcast Info
All home games are streamed live at www.uscbathletics.com/live or www. bcgov.net and select games are televised in Beaufort County on The County Channel — Hargray Channel 9/252, Comcast Channel 2, Charter Channel 20, Time Warner Channel 63 (Sun City)/66 (Hilton Head).
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preseason poll Results of the Sun Conference Preaseason Coaches Poll, with 2012 overall and conference record.
Results of the NAIA Softball Coaches’ Preaseason Top 25 Poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2012 record, total points and final 2012 ranking. Rank 2012 Record Pts Pvs.# 1. Cal State San Marcos (13) 56-6 520 3 2. Lubbock Christian (Texas) (2) 56-8 498 9 3. Brenau (Ga.) (2) 44-16 496 4 4. Oklahoma City 47-20 473 2 5. Concordia (Calif.) (2) 56-4 467 6 6. Central Baptist (Ark.) 53-8 448 5 7. William Carey (Miss.) 50-11 433 8 8. Auburn Montgomery (Ala.) 42-20 404 7 9. Oregon Tech 41-8 393 10 10. Houston-Victoria (Texas) 40-10 364 13 11. Lee (Tenn.) 48-11 359 12 12. Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) 54-9 324 14 13. Reinhardt (Ga.) 36-12 308 18 14. Williams Baptist (Ark.) 51-10 302 NR 15. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 47-13 287 20 16. St. Gregory’s (Okla.) 43-17 257 22 17. Corban (Ore.) 31-14 238 23 18. Central Methodist (Mo.) 41-14 226 19 19. Mobile (Ala.) 31-19 210 24 20. Indiana Southeast 34-20 195 15 21. USC Beaufort
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22. William Penn (Iowa) 47-18 152 RV 23. Bethany (Kan.) 45-9 146 25 24. Indiana Wesleyan 45-13 137 RV 25. St. Xavier (Ill.) 37-16 96 RV Others receiving votes: Concordia (Ore.) 94; Madonna (Mich.) 66; Bellevue (Neb.) 61; Park (Mo.) 57; Vanguard (Calif.) 43; Martin Methodist (Tenn.) 43; Campbellsville (Ky.) 36; College of Idaho 27; Tennessee Wesleyan 15; Dickinson State (N.D.) 11; Marian (Ind.) 10; St. Thomas (Fla.) 8; Davenport (Mich.) 6; Texas Wesleyan 6; William Woods (Mo.) 4; Columbia (Mo.) 3; Webber International (Fla.) 3; Georgetown (Ky.) 3. #Final 2012 ranking
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Rank Overall Conference 1. USC Beaufort 37-11 12-5 2. St. Thomas 16-26 8-10 3. Webber International 38-22 15-3 4. Embry-Riddle N/A N/A 5. Warner 21-17 8-9 6. Thomas 21-31 N/A 7. Southeastern N/A N/A 8. Ave Maria 11-24 4-13 9. Northwood 8-31 3-13
PRESEASON TOP 25
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The Sand Sharks look to be outstanding in the circle once again, as Kristy Cook returns after an All-Sun Conference campaign as a freshman in which she tossed five no-hitters, one of which was a perfect game. Cook will have competition for the title of staff ace, though, as sophomore Caitlin Campbell joins the Sand Sharks after a tremendous freshman season at Armstrong Atlantic State. Freshman Ashlie Layman joins the staff after a standout high school career, and senior Becca Hewitt transfers in from Coastal Georgia to provide
much-needed depth. Returners Caroline Pastre and Cara Jamerson are recovering from injuries to begin the season, but Pastre hopes to return and bolster the staff while Jamerson is expected to redshirt.
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Missy Hughes will compete for playing time at the corners along with junior Bekah Herty and sophomore Jordan Abercrombie.
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Sand Shark SoftBall Numerical roster
Head Coach Ty rietkovich
Rietkovich is the only head softball coach in USCB’s history, taking on the task of building the program for its inaugural season in 2012, when the Sand Sharks finished an impressive 37-11, placed second in the Sun Conference in the regular season and were ranked 31st in the final NAIA rankings. The softball team also earned the NAIA ScholarAthlete Team distinction for its outstanding performance in the classroom during the 2011-12 year. Rietkovich came to USCB in 2008 as Director of Athletics Marketing and in June 2010 was promoted to interim athletics director and head softball coach. In his previous roles, Rietkovich helped USCB implement its Sand Shark Club booster club and develop marketing strategies to help build athletics. In Sept. 2012, he relinquished his role as Interim Director of Athletics to concentrate on the softball program. Rietkovich has spent nearly four decades in athletics including college, high school, semi-professional and competitive travel team coaching experience. He also played football at the University of South Carolina in Columbia from 1980-83. Since 1998, he has served as executive director for the Angels Girls Fast Pitch Softball Organization of Southeast Georgia.
Assistant Coach
Laura Heberling joined USCB in February 2011 as assistant softball coach and associate director of athletics marketing. On the softball staff, Heberling is in charge of pitchers and catchers. After completing a successful playing career at Young Harris College and UNC Pembroke, Heberling Heberling served as an assistant coach at UNC Pembroke, William Woods University and Iowa Wesleyan College. As a player, Heberling helped propel Young Harris to a ninth-place finish in the NJCAA national tournament in 2003 and 2004. After finishing her first two years at Young Harris, she moved on to UNC Pembroke, where she had a successful career pitching for the Braves. After her playing days, Heberling stayed on as a student assistant coach at UNC Pembroke. After serving as a graduate assistant softball coach at William Woods for a year, she was hired as the assistant softball coach at Iowa Wesleyan.
No. Name Position B/T 00 Caitlin Vaughn C R/R 2 Sam Boland C/3B R/R 3 Cara Jamerson P/INF R/R 5 Chelsey Blasingame INF S/R 7 Kristy Cook P R/R 8 Paige Adams INF R/R 9 Kayla Logue C/INF R/R 10 Caroline Pastre P R/R 11 Ashlie Layman P R/R 12 Melanie Goolsby OF R/R 13 Bekah Herty OF R/R 14 Mariaha Sanborn 3B R/R 15 Amanda Brown C R/R 16 Maddie Byrd 1B L/R 17 Victoria Hilton P/INF R/R 18 Lauren Hill OF R/R 20 Caitlin Campbell P L/L 21 Taylor Triplett 1B R/R 22 C.J. Browder C/INF R/R 23 Jordan Abercrombie OF L/R 25 Whitley Martin C/OF R/R 26 Missy Hughes OF L/R 30 Becca Hewitt P R/R 32 Sammi Shaffren OF L/R 41 Shelby Zipperer OF R/R 81 Katie Rietkovich INF R/R 99 Alexandria Simmons INF R/R
Class Hometown/Previous school Sr. Columbia, S.C./USC Sumter Soph. Chapin, S.C./Chapin HS Soph. Inman, S.C./Chapman HS Soph. Irmo, S.C./Dutch Fork HS Soph. Brooks, Ga./Whitewater HS Sr. Moncks Corner, S.C./USC Sumter Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Jr. Summerville, S.C./Spartanburg Methodist Fr. Ridgeland, S.C./Thomas Heyward Academy Jr. Richmond Hill, Ga./Georgia College and State Jr. Hilton Head Island, S.C./Hilton Head Island HS Soph. Eastover, S.C./Spring Valley HS Soph. Winter Springs, Fla./Winter Springs HS Soph. Bogart, Ga./North Oconee HS Jr. Savannah, Ga./Young Harris College Soph. Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge HS Soph. Huntersville, N.C./Armstrong Atlantic State Soph. Murrieta, Calif./Murrieta HS Jr. Covington, Tenn./Northwest Florida Soph. Conway, S.C./Carolina Forest HS Fr. Chapin, S.C./Chapin HS Fr. Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty HS Sr. Hinesville, Ga./Coastal Georgia Soph. Lawrenceville, Ga./Peachtree Ridge HS Soph. Guyton, Ga./South Effingham HS Jr. Guyton, Ga./Georgia Jr. Pendleton, S.C./Florence-Darlington Tech
ALPHABETICAL roster No. Name Position B/T 23 Jordan Abercrombie OF L/R 8 Paige Adams INF R/R 5 Chelsey Blasingame INF S/R 2 Sam Boland C/3B R/R 22 C.J. Browder C/INF R/R 15 Amanda Brown C R/R 16 Maddie Byrd 1B L/R 20 Caitlin Campbell P L/L 7 Kristy Cook P R/R 12 Melanie Goolsby OF R/R 13 Bekah Herty OF R/R 30 Becca Hewitt P R/R 18 Lauren Hill OF R/R 17 Victoria Hilton P/INF R/R 26 Missy Hughes OF L/R 3 Cara Jamerson P/INF R/R 11 Ashlie Layman P R/R 9 Kayla Logue C/INF R/R 25 Whitley Martin C/OF R/R 10 Caroline Pastre P R/R 81 Katie Rietkovich INF R/R 14 Mariaha Sanborn 3B R/R 32 Sammi Shaffren OF L/R 99 Alexandria Simmons INF R/R 21 Taylor Triplett 1B R/R 00 Caitlin Vaughn C R/R 41 Shelby Zipperer OF R/R Blasingame (BLASS-en-game) Pastre (PASS-ter)
Class Hometown/Previous school Soph. Conway, S.C./Carolina Forest HS Sr. Moncks Corner, S.C./USC Sumter Soph. Irmo, S.C./Dutch Fork HS Soph. Chapin, S.C./Chapin HS Jr. Covington, Tenn./Northwest Florida Soph. Winter Springs, Fla./Winter Springs HS Soph. Bogart, Ga./North Oconee HS Soph. Huntersville, N.C./Armstrong Atlantic State Soph. Brooks, Ga./Whitewater HS Jr. Richmond Hill, Ga./Georgia College and State Jr. Hilton Head Island, S.C./Hilton Head Island HS Sr. Hinesville, Ga./Coastal Georgia Soph. Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge HS Jr. Savannah, Ga./Young Harris College Fr. Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty HS Soph. Inman, S.C./Chapman HS Fr. Ridgeland, S.C./Thomas Heyward Academy Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Fr. Chapin, S.C./Chapin HS Jr. Summerville, S.C./Spartanburg Methodist Jr. Guyton, Ga./Georgia Soph. Eastover, S.C./Spring Valley HS Soph. Lawrenceville, Ga./Peachtree Ridge HS Jr. Pendleton, S.C./Florence-Darlington Tech Soph. Murrieta, Calif./Murrieta HS Sr. Columbia, S.C./USC Sumter Soph. Guyton, Ga./South Effingham HS
Pronunciation guide Shaffren (SHAFF-run) Zipperer (ZIP-er-er)
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23 Jordan Abercrombie Sophomore • OF • L/R • Conway, S.C. (Carolina Forest HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R 6 0 0.400 5 3
H 2
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 0 0 0 3 2 0.400 4 0 0 0 0.667 0 0 0 0
Senior • INF • R/R • Summerville, S.C. (Stratford HS / USC Sumter)
GP GS AVG AB R 26 12 0.350 40 19
H 14
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 2 0 0 10 16 0.400 6 2 4 0 0.449 1 4 5 5
2012 highlights: Recorded three hits and four RBIs in a game vs. Fisher on Feb. 20. ... Recorded three multi-hit games. Personal: Majoring in Business Management. … Made Dean’s List all four semesters at USC Sumter. …Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones. … Lists participating in any sports, hunting and going to the beach as favorite things to do. … Favorite quote is, “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. … Parents are Charlene Hancock and Mike Adams. … Born Jan. 14, 1991, in Summerville, S.C. career highs: HITS (3) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; RUNS (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; DOUBLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; RBI (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; TOTAL BASES (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; WALKS (1) — five times; STOLEN BASES (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012.
Sophomore • INF/OF • S/R • Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R H 41 36 0.419 86 24 36
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 1 1 0 16 39 0.453 9 1 8 0 0.479 0 4 11 15
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2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Recorded school-record four hits vs. Warner on March 10. ... Recorded six multi-hit games. … Had four hits and four RBIs in opening doubleheader against Wesleyan College. Personal: Plans on majoring in Civil Engineering. … Lists Nastia Liukin as favorite athlete. … Enjoys singing, dancing, playing softball and playing volleyball as favorite things to do. … Parents are Dominique and Charleen Blasingame. … Born May 18, 1993, in Columbia, S.C. career highs: HITS (4) — vs. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012; RUNS (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012; DOUBLES (1) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; RBI (2) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012; TOTAL BASES (4) — vs. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; STOLEN BASES (3) — vs. Malone, 3/5/2012.
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5 Chelsey Blasingame
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8 Paige Adams
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2012 highlights: Scored a run, drove in a run and drew two walks on opening day. … Recorded hits in two of five at-bats. PERSONAL: Majoring in Early Childhood Education. … Enjoys playing softball and hanging out with friends. … Parents are John and Tracey Abercrombie. …Born June 6, 1993, in Corpus Christie, Texas. career highs: HITS (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; RUNS (1) — three times; RBI (1) — three times; WALKS (2) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012.
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2 Sam Boland
Sophomore •INF/C • R/R • Chapin, S.C. (Chapin HS) H 14
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 3 0 3 15 26 0.531 3 1 7 0 0.340 0 1 3 3
2012 highlights: Hit home runs in back-to-back games vs. Ave Maria (April 21) and Edward Waters (April 25). … Hit three home runs in span of six games. … Recorded two or more RBIs six times. Personal: Majoring in Nursing. … Favorite athlete is Eli Manning. … Lists going camping, swimming, playing volleyball and scuba diving as favorite things to do. … Favorite quote is, “I’ve worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down,“ by Mia Hamm. …Parents are Jimmy and Rachel Boland. … Born June 21, 1993, in Columbia, S.C. career highs: HITS (2) — three times; RUNS (2) — four times; DOUBLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Ave Maria (Fla.), 4/21/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — three times; RBI (3) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; TOTAL BASES (6) — vs. Ave Maria (Fla.), 4/21/2012; WALKS (1) — three times; STOLEN BASES (1) — three times.
15 Amanda Brown
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GP GS AVG AB R 23 13 0.286 49 17
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Sophomore • C • R/R • Winter Springs, Fla (Winter Springs HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R 40 37 0.179 84 9
H 15
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 3 1 0 8 20 0.238 11 0 16 0 0.274 0 3 3 3
2012 highlights: Recorded three multi-hit games. … Had two or more RBIs three times. … Threw out five baserunners, including three in Sun Conference play. Personal: Undecided on major. … Lists going to the beach, going to Sea World and hanging out with friends and family as her favorite things to do. … Parents are James and Gina Brown. … Born October 15, 1992. career highs: HITS (2) — three times; RUNS (2) — vs. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012; DOUBLES (1) — three times; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; RBI (2) — three times; TOTAL BASES (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; WALKS (1) — 11 times; STOLEN BASES (3) — vs. Voorhees, 3/21/2012.
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Sophomore • 1B • L/R • Ramstien, Germany (North Oconee HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R H 41 34 0.234 94 19 22
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 3 2 1 16 32 0.340 7 4 12 0 0.308 2 3 1 1
2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Recorded hits in first seven collegiate games, including first home run vs. Fisher. … Recorded five multi-hit games. Personal: Undecided on major. … Made Chancellor’s List as a freshman. … Lists favorite athlete as Lou Gehrig. …Favorite things to do are travel, visit new places, photography, painting and playing softball. … Favorite quotes are, “That’s what she said,” by Michael Scott from “The Office” and, “Find what you love to do, and you’ll never work a day in your life,” by Confucius. … Parents are Phil and Tammie Byrd. … Born June 10, 1993, in Grand Forks, N.D. career highs: HITS (2) — four times; RUNS (3) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; DOUBLES (1) — three times; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Ave Maria (Fla.), 4/21/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; RBI (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; TOTAL BASES (5) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. SCAD Savannah, 4/29/2012; STOLEN BASES (1) — vs. SCAD Savannah, 5/5/2012.
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7 Kristy Cook
Sophomore • P • R/R • Brooks, Ga. (Whitewater HS)
2012
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W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP H 20 5 28 27 23 10 0 162.2 129
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ER 33
BB SO 37 156
2B 27
3B 0
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Junior • OF • R/R • Richmond Hill, Ga. (Richmond Hill HS / Georgia College and State)
GP GS AVG AB R H 44 43 0.385 104 38 40
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 7 2 2 24 57 0.548 13 6 8 0 0.476 1 5 19 20
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Junior • OF • R/R • Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Hilton Head Island HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R 6 0 0.571 7 4
H 4
History & Record Book
2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Named to All-Sun Conference team. … Recorded 13-game hitting streak and had at least one hit in 31 of 44 games played. … Had nine multi-hit games. … Ranked second on team with 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts. Personal: Majoring in Early Childhood Education. … Lists Freddie Freeman as favorite athlete. ... Favorite quote is, “The name on the front of the jersey is more important than the one of the back,” by Herb Brooks. … Parents are Doug and Georgia Goolsby. … Born July 19, 1991, in Savannah, Ga. career highs: HITS (2) — eight times; RUNS (3) — three times; DOUBLES (1) — seven times; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — vs. Emmanuel (Ga.), 2/25/2012; vs. St. Thomas (Fla.), 3/31/2012; RBI (3) — vs. Georgetown (Ky.), 3/1/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012; TOTAL BASES (5) — vs. Emmanuel (Ga.), 2/25/2012; WALKS (1) — 12 times; STOLEN BASES (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012.
Conference & Opponents
12 Melanie Goolsby
Meet the sand sharks
2012 highlights: Named to All-Sun Conference team. … Recorded double-digit strikeout totals five times, including first three collegiate games. … Threw five no-hitters (one perfect game), including first two collegiate starts. … Allowed no earned runs in 16 of 28 appearances. … Ranked 25th in NAIA in wins, 30th in ERA and 38th in strikeouts. ... Named Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week four times. Personal: Majoring in Nursing. … Lists Dan Uggla as favorite athlete. … Favorite thing to do is shop. … Favorite quote is “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can’t change, the courage to change things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” … Parents are Joe and Lynn Cook. … Born July 30, 1993, in Atlanta, Ga. career highs: INNINGS PITCHED (8) — vs. Webber International (Fla.), 3/16/2012; STRIKEOUTS (12) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012.
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2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 0 0 1 5 7 1.000 2 0 1 0 0.667 0 0 0 0
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2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Hit first grand slam in school history on opening day vs. Wesleyan College. Personal: Majoring in Biology. … Lists Monica Abbott as favorite athlete. … Favorite things to do are play softball, go to the beach and have a good time. … Favorite quote is, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit,” by Aristotle. … Parents are Joanne and Frank Herty. … Born May 6, 1992, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. career highs: HITS (2) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; RUNS (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; RBI (4) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; TOTAL BASES (5) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; WALKS (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012.
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18 Lauren Hill
Sophomore • OF • R/R • Harrisburg, N.C. (Hickory Ridge HS) H 3
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 2 0 0 1 5 0.313 3 1 3 0 0.350 0 0 1 1
2012 highlights: Picked up first career hit Feb. 20 vs. Fisher and first RBI on April 4 vs. Voorhees. … Recorded three putouts and an outfield assist in five chances. Personal: Majoring in Nursing. … Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow. … Lists camping, mudding and playing other sports as favorite things to do. … Favorite quote is, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” Phil. 4:13. … Parents are Jessica and Chuck Hill. … Born Sept. 22, 1993, in Charlotte, N.C. career highs: HITS (1) — three times; RUNS (2) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; DOUBLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; RBI (1) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; TOTAL BASES (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; WALKS (1) — three times; STOLEN BASES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012.
17 Victoria Hilton
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History & Record Book
Meet the Sand Sharks
GP GS AVG AB R 19 3 0.188 16 9
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Junior • P/1B • R/R • Garden City, Ga. (South Effingham HS / Young Harris College)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R 17 3 0.450 20 6
H 9
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 2 0 0 6 11 0.550 5 0 3 0 0.560 0 0 1 1
2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Drew school-record three walks March 10 vs. Warner. ... Had two doubles, two runs and three RBIs Feb. 21 vs. Fisher. Personal: Majoring in English. Made Chancellor’s List in first year at USCB. … Favorite things to do include writing, reading, listening to music and playing video games. … Parents are Harry and Christine Hilton. … Born Nov. 7, 1991, in Savannah Ga. career highs: HITS (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; RUNS (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; DOUBLES (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; RBI (3) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; TOTAL BASES (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; WALKS (3) — vs. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012; STOLEN BASES (1) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012.
3 Cara Jamerson
Sophomore • P/UTIL • R/R • Inman, S.C. (Chapman HS)
2012
ERA 0.69
W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP 4 0 9 2 1 1 1 20.1
H 12
R 2
ER 2
BB SO 5 20
2B 3
3B 0
HR WP HBP BK 0 0 0 0
2012 highlights: Struck out nine in a five-inning one-hitter in first collegiate start Feb. 21 vs. Fisher. … Earned first save in school history with two perfect innings of relief March 31 vs. St. Thomas. Personal: Majoring in Education. … Favorite athlete is Brett Favre. … Favorite thing to do is play softball. … Favorite quote is, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit,” by Aristotle. … Parents are Carl and Missy Jamerson. … Born Feb. 8, 1993, in Inman, S.C. career highs: INNINGS PITCHED (6) — vs. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 3/14/2012; STRIKEOUTS (9) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012.
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Returning Letterwinners
10 Caroline Pastre
Junior • P • R/R • Summerville, S.C. (Stratford HS / Spartanburg Methodist)
2012
ERA 2.48
W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP 8 6 16 15 10 3 0 93.1
H 95
R 41
ER 33
BB SO 13 73
2B 23
3B 2
HR WP HBP BK 2 1 6 0
Junior • 2B • R/R • Guyton, Ga. (South Effingham HS / University of Georgia)
GP GS AVG AB R H 46 46 0.455 134 62 61
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 12 3 10 60 109 0.813 19 8 13 1 0.543 1 0 18 20
14 Mariaha Sanborn
Sophomore • 3B • R/R • Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R H 46 46 0.354 130 24 46
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 14 1 8 42 86 0.662 12 4 6 1 0.422 1 1 4 4
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Get to know USCB
2012 highlights: Tied for team lead in doubles and ranked second in home runs, RBIs and total bases. … Hit home runs in three consecutive games, including each of USCB’s first two Sun Conference contests against Warner. … Recorded 12 multi-hit games. ... Earned Sun Conference Player of the Week honors once. Personal: Majoring in Business. … Favorite athlete is David Wright. … Enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends and watching movies. … Favorite quote is, “I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it,” by Thomas Jefferson. … Parents are Scott and Lynn Sanborn. … Born Aug. 20, 1992, in Binghamton, N.Y. career highs: HITS (3) — three times; RUNS (2) — four times; DOUBLES (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — seven times; RBI (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; TOTAL BASES (9) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Northwood (Fla.), 3/24/2012; STOLEN BASES (1) — four times.
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2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Named to NFCA’s NAIA All-Region second team. … Named to All-Sun Conference team. … Selected as Sun Conference Player of the Week three times. ... Recorded 21 multi-hit games. … Led team in batting average, runs, hits, triples, home runs, total bases, slugging, on-base percentage, walks and hit by pitches. … Ranked third in NAIA in runs scored per game, fifth in RBIs per game, 16th in slugging, 17th in runs, 22nd in total bases per game and 22nd in RBIs. Personal: Majoring in Hospitality Management . … Favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton. … Lists going to the beach, shopping and playing softball as favorite things to do. … Favorite quote is, “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway,” by John Wayne. … Parents are Ty and Patty Rietkovich. … Born Jan. 14, 1991, in Guyton, Ga. career highs: HITS (3) — four times; RUNS (4) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; DOUBLES (1) — 10 times; TRIPLES (1) — three times; HOME RUNS (1) — nine times; RBI (6) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; TOTAL BASES (7) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Northwood (Fla.), 3/24/2012; STOLEN BASES (4) — vs. Malone, 3/5/2012.
Conference & Opponents
81 Katie Rietkovich
Meet the sand sharks
2012 highlights: ... Recorded school-record 13 strikeouts in five-inning perfect game Feb. 20 vs. Fisher. ... Pitched nine innings to earn key victory April 28 vs. Sun Conference rival SCAD Savannah. ... Struck out nine in back-to-back games vs. Georgetown (March 1) and Walsh (March 5). ... Ranked 27th in NAIA in walks per nine innings (1.25) and 30th in total walks (13). Personal: Majoring in Biology. … Favorite things to do include playing softball, hunting and fishing. … Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones. … Favorite quote is, “Life is a dance, you learn as you go,” by John Michael Montgomery. … Parents are Joe and Denise Pastre. … Born May 3, 1991, in Summerville, S.C. career highs: INNINGS PITCHED (9) — vs. SCAD Savannah, 4/28/2012; STRIKEOUTS (13) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012.
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32 Sammi Shaffren
Sophomore • OF • L/R • Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS) 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 4 1 0 10 35 0.402 4 1 6 0 0.370 0 2 15 16
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GP GS AVG AB R H 32 26 0.333 87 25 29
2012 highlights: Recorded four hits, three RBIs, five runs and four stolen bases in season-opening doubleheader vs. Wesleyan College. … Successful in first 11 stolen base attempts. … Recorded six multi-hit games, including two contests with three hits. Personal: Majoring in Hospitality Management. … Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones. … Parents are Glenn and Diane Shaffren. … Born April 12, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. career highs: HITS (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; vs. SCAD Savannah, 4/29/2012; RUNS (3) — three times; DOUBLES (1) — three times; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; RBI (2) — vs. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012; vs. Voorhees, 3/21/2012; TOTAL BASES (6) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; WALKS (1) — four times; STOLEN BASES (3) — vs. Voorhees, 3/21/2012.
Conference & Opponents
2012
21 Taylor Triplett
Sophomore • 1B/DP • R/R • Murrieta, Calif. (Murrieta Valley HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R H 33 32 0.370 92 25 34
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 6 1 7 29 63 0.685 11 3 6 2 0.444 2 1 4 4
History & Record Book
00 Caitlin Vaughn
Get to know USCB
2012 highlights: Named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete. … Named to NFCA’s NAIA All-Region second team. … Earned Sun Conference Player of the Week honors once. … Became first player in program history to hit two home runs in the same game March 5 vs. Walsh. ... Hit home runs in consecutive games against Fisher on Feb. 20 and 21. … Recorded nine multi-hit games. Personal: Majoring in Business Management. … Favorite athletes are Mike Trout and Peter Bourjos. … Favorite things to do include photography, outdoor activities and camping. … Parents are Stuart and Rebecca Triplett. … Born Oct. 27, 1992, in Placentia, Calif. career highs: HITS (3) — vs. Walsh, 3/5/2012; vs. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 3/14/2012; RUNS (3) — three times; DOUBLES (1) — six times; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; HOME RUNS (2) — vs. Walsh, 3/5/2012; RBI (3) — four times; TOTAL BASES (9) — vs. Walsh, 3/5/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Voorhees, 3/21/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; STOLEN BASES (1) — four times.
2012 highlights: Recorded a pair of doubles and scored three runs Feb. 20 vs. Fisher. … Had three hits, two runs and two RBIs April 4 vs. Voorhees. … Threw out three opposing baserunners. Personal: Majoring in Early Childhood Education. … Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow. … Favorite things to do are swim, hang out with friends, play with dogs, sing, listen to Taylor Swift and go to Gamecock football games. … Favorite quote is, “If ya ain’t first you’re last,” by Ricky Bobby. … Parents of Tim and Susan Vaughn. … Born May 11, 1991, in Columbia, S.C. career highs: HITS (3) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; RUNS (3) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; DOUBLES (2) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; RBI (2) — vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; TOTAL BASES (4) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Voorhees, 3/21/2012; STOLEN BASES (1) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; vs. Thomas (Ga.), 4/18/2012.
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Senior • C • R/R • Columbia, S.C. (Irmo HS / USC Sumter)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R 22 10 0.286 28 14
H 8
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 4 0 0 4 12 0.429 8 1 5 0 0.447 1 1 2 2
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41 Shelby Zipperer
Sophomore • OF • R/R • Guyton, Ga. (South Effingham HS)
2012
GP GS AVG AB R H 43 43 0.409 127 39 52
2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 14 2 3 36 79 0.622 14 3 21 0 0.476 1 5 13 16
Meet the sand sharks
2012 highlights: Named to NFCA’s NAIA All-Region second team. … Named to All-Sun Conference team. … Earned Sun Conference Player of the Week honors once. … Tied for team lead in doubles and ranked second in runs, hits, triples and walks. … Recorded 19 multihit games, including a stretch of three straight. … Notched seven-game hitting streak that included USCB’s first five Sun Conference games. Personal: Favorite athlete is Jason Heyward. … Favorite things to do are playing softball, fishing and hanging out with friends and family. … Favorite quote is, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand,” Isaiah 41:11. … Parents are Bart and Sharon Zipperer. … Born June 4, 1992, in Modesto, Calif. career highs: HITS (3) — four times; RUNS (4) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; DOUBLES (3) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; TRIPLES (1) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; HOME RUNS (1) — three times; RBI (6) — vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; TOTAL BASES (6) — vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012; WALKS (2) — vs. Malone, 3/5/2012; vs. Northwood (Fla.), 3/24/2012; STOLEN BASES (2) — three times.
Conference & Opponents
Newcomers
22 C.J. Browder
Junior • INF/C • R/R • Covington, Tenn. (Covington HS / Northwest Florida State)
PERSONAL: Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter. … Lists hunting, shoe shopping and cooking as favorite things to do. … Favorite quote is, “With God all things are possible,” Matthew 19:26. … Parents are Angie Cromwell and Steven Browder. … Born June 26, 1992. At northwest florida: Started 47 games as a sophomore, hitting .322 with nine doubles, two home runs and 35 RBIs. Successful on all six stolen base attempts.
Sophomore • P • L/L • Huntersville, N.C. (Gaston Christian / Armstrong Atlantic State)
PERSONAL: Nickname is C.C. ... Lists Tim Tebow and Derek Jeter as favorite athletes. ... Parents are Charlotte and Darrell Campbell. ... Born Jan. 29, 1993, in Bristol, Tenn. AT ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC: Went 20-3 with a 2.57 ERA as a freshman. Tossed four shutouts and struck out 83 in 149 2/3 innings.
Senior • P • R/R • Hinesville, Ga. (Pinewood Christian / Coastal Georgia)
PERSONAL: Majoring in Business Management. … Favorite thing to do is play softball. … Favorite athlete is Jenny Finch. … Parents are Greg and Delores Hewitt. … Born Jan., 25 1991, in Savannah, Ga. AT COASTAL GEORGIA: Made six starts in nine appearances in the circle as a junior, going 1-7 with a 5.36 ERA. Tossed five complete games.
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30 Becca Hewitt
History & Record Book
20 Caitlin Campbell
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26 Missy Hughes
Freshman • OF • L/R • Oviedo, Fla. (Hagerty HS)
PERSONAL: Majoring in Early Childhood Education. … Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter. … Favorite quote is, “The person that said that winning isn’t everything, never won anything,” by Mia Hamm. … Parents are Lucy and Gary Hughes. … Born Sept. 2, 1993. IN HIGH SCHOOL: Hit .518 and scored 29 runs as a senior and stole nine bases. Named Honorable Mention All-Central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel as a junior and senior.
11 Ashlie Layman
Freshman • P • R/R • Ridgeland, S.C. (Thomas Heyward Academy)
PERSONAL: Undecided on major. … Favorite athlete is Jenny Finch. … Favorite things to do are play softball, work out and eat. … Favorite quote is, “If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it,” by Ronnie Lott. … Parents are Bob and Barbie Layman. … Born June 8, 1994, in Beckley, W.Va. IN HIGH SCHOOL: Led the Rebels to the SCISA Class 2-A title as a junior and a runner-up finish as a senior. Went 24-3 with a 0.67 ERA in the circle as a senior, tossing 12 shutouts and compiling 181 strikeouts in 157 innings. Also hit .435 with seven homers and 49 RBIs.
9 Kayla Logue
Freshman • C/INF • R/R • St. Simons Island, Ga. (Glynn Academy)
PERSONAL: Majoring in Communications. … Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow. … Favorite things to do are Crossfit, going to the beach and traveling. … Parents are Carole and Matt Logue. … Born Sept. 16, 1994, in Roanoke, Va. IN HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Glynn Academy who played with coach Ty Rietkovich’s Angels travel program.
25 Whitley Martin Freshman • C/OF • R/R • Chapin, S.C. (Chapin HS)
PERSONAL: Majoring in Early Childhood Education. … Favorite things to do are boating on the lake, going to the beach, playing softball and hanging out with friends and family. … Favorite quote is, “If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look ‘little’ or ‘big’,” by Elisabeth Elliott. … Parents are Ashley and Shannon Martin. … Born Aug. 4, 1994, in Dothan, Ala. in high school: Standout behind the plate and in the batter’s box for coach Mary Jo Jenny.
99 Alexandria Simmons
Junior • INF • R/R • Anderson, S.C. (PENdleton HS / Florence-Darlington Tech)
PERSONAL: Majoring in Business. … Enjoys going to the beach, hanging out with friends, playing softball and shopping. … Favorite quote is, “Love comforteth like sunshine after rain,” by William Shakespeare. … Parents are Michelle and Oscar Simmons. … Born Nov. 7, 1991, in Anderson, S.C. AT Florence-darlington tech: Hit .427 with 11 doubles, five home runs and 26 RBIs in 47 games as a sophomore.
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The Sun Conference
Embry-Riddle
Northwood
General Information Location: Ave Maria, Fla. Nickname: Gyrenes Colors: Tanzanite Blue, Kelly Green All-time series Enrollment: 886 USCB leads 3-0 Athletics Phone: 239.304.7887 Softball Information Head Coach: Tim Speakman (3rd season) 2012 Record: 11-24 (4-13 TSC) Sports Information Contact: Elizabeth Baux Phone: 239.304.7881 Email: elizabeth.baux@my.avemaria.edu Website: avemariagyrenes.com
General Information Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. Nickname: Eagles All-time series Colors: Royal Blue and Gold First meeting Enrollment: 4,978 Athletics Phone: 386.323.5000 Softball Information Head Coach: Sarah Lockett 2012 Record: First-year program Sports Information Contact: Michael Pierce Phone: 386.323.5016 Email: piercem1@erau.edu Website: daytona.embryriddlesports.com
General Information Location: West Palm Beach, Fla. Nickname: Seahawks Colors: Columbia Blue, Navy and White All-time series USCB leads 3-0 Enrollment: 1,000 Athletics Phone: 561.681.7986 Softball Information Head Coach: Craig Diamond 2012 Record: 8-31 (3-13 TSC) Sports Information Contact: Chris Kendrick Phone: 561.681.7909 Email: kendricc@northwood.edu Website: seahawks.gonorthwood.com
SOUTHEASTERN
ST. THOMAS
THOMAS
All-time series First meeting
WARNER
WEBBER International All-time series USCB leads 3-0
General Information Location: Babson Park, Fla. Nickname: Warriors Colors: Green, Gold and White Enrollment: 730 Athletics Phone: 863.638.2953 Softball Information Head Coach: Brent Orr 2012 Record: 38-22 (15-3 TSC) Sports Information Contact: Brad Hutzelman Phone: 863.638.2980 Email: sid@webber.edu Website: webberathletics.com
All-time series TU leads 1-0
All-time series WIU leads 3-1
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General Information Location: Lake Wales, Fla. Nickname: Royals Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Enrollment: 1,000 Athletics Phone: 863.638.7213 Softball Information Head Coach: Lindsay Littlejon-Egli 2012 Record: 21-17 (8-9 TSC) Sports Information Contact: Kendal Sherrouse Phone: 863.638.7126 Email: sid@warner.edu Website: warnerroyals.com
All-time series STU leads 3-1
General Information Location: Thomasville, Ga. Nickname: Night Hawks Colors: Hunter Green, White Enrollment: 1,150 Athletics Phone: 229.226.1621 Softball Information Head Coach: Bill Wilson 2012 Record: 21-31 Sports Information Contact: Ricky Zambrano Phone: 229-226.1621 Website: thomasu.edu
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General Information Location: Lakeland, Fla. Nickname: Fire Colors: Red and Black Enrollment: 2,950 Athletics Phone: 863.667.5046 Softball Information Head Coach: Anna Welsh 2012 Record: First-year program Sports Information Contact: Jeff Welsh Phone: 863.667.5213 Email: jwelsh@seu.edu Website: seufire.com
General Information Location: Miami Gardens, Fla. Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Navy, Columbia Blue, Burgundy Enrollment: 2,629 Athletics Phone: 305.628.6678 Softball Information Head Coach: Jeff Norman 2012 Record: 16-26 (8-10 TSC) Sports Information Contact: Philip de Montmollin Phone: 305.628.6681 Email: pdemontmollin@stu.edu Website: www.stubobcats.com
Conference & Opponents
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Meet the sand sharks
he Sun Conference, formerly the Florida Sun Conference, is in its 22nd season of competition and continues to be one of the most successful intercollegiate athletic conferences in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The league unveiled its new name on Aug. 18, 2008, to be inclusive of member schools from Georgia and South Carolina. The institutions in the conference believe in strong educational commitment combined with balanced athletic competition. The league sponsors championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field and women’s volleyball.
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Brewtonparker
Columbia College
Edward Waters
Emmanuel College
General Information Location: Mt. Vernon, Ga. All-time series Nickname: Barons First meeting Colors: Orange and Blue Affiliations: NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference Enrollment: 778 (2010) Athletics Phone: 912.583.2241 Softball Information Head Coach: Jason Bryant (10th season) 2012 Record: 28-17 (14-11 SSAC) Sports Information Contact: Michael Dye Phone: 912.583.3181 Email: mdye@bpc.edu Website: www.gobaronsgo.com
General Information Location: Columbia, S.C. All-time series Nickname: Fighting USCB leads 2-1 Koalas Colors: White, Purple Affiliations: NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference Enrollment: 1,367 (2010) Athletics Phone: 803.786.3778 Softball Information Head Coach: James Morrison (4th season) 2012 Record: 17-25 (6-12 AAC) Sports Information Contact: Katie Welsh Phone: 803.786.3668 Email: kfwelsh@columbiasc.edu Website: gokoalas.com
General Information Location: Jacksonville, All-time series Fla. USCB leads 4-0 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Purple, Orange Affiliations: NAIA, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Enrollment: 769 (2010) Athletics Phone: 904.470.8277 Softball Information Head Coach: Ashley Walker 2012 Record: 10-24 (3-0 GCAC) Sports Information Contact: Henry Smith Phone: 904.470.8045 Email: hsmith@ewc.edu Website: www.ewc.edu/index.php/athletics
General Information Location: Franklin All-time series Springs, Ga. Series tied 1-1 Nickname: Lions Colors: Gold, Red Affiliations: NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference Enrollment: 788 (2011) Athletics Phone: 706.245.2855 Softball Information Head Coach: Kacey Alexander (1st season) 2012 Record: 27-31 (8-19 SSAC) Sports Information Contact: Howard Eaton Phone: 706.245.2883 Email: heaton@ec.edu Website: www.goeclions.com
Georgia Gwinnett
Morgan State
Saint Andrews
Savannah State
General Information All-time series Location: First meeting Lawrenceville, Ga. Nickname: Grizzlies Colors: Grey, Green Affiliations: NAIA, Independent Enrollment: 7,742 (2012) Athletics Phone: 678.407.5810 Softball Information Head Coach: Kat Ihlenburg (1st season) 2012 Record: First-year program Sports Information Contact: Ned Colegrove Phone: 678.407.5241 Email: ncolegrove@ggc.edu Website: www.grizzlyathletics.com
General Information Location: Baltimore, All-time series Md. First meeting Nickname: Bears Colors: Blue, Orange Affiliations: NCAA Division I, MEAC Enrollment: 8,018 Athletics Phone: 443.885.3050 Softball Information Head Coach: Jeff Bozier Sr. (10th season) 2012 Record: 12-23 (6-12 MEAC) Sports Information Contact: Kevin Paige Phone: 443.885.3009 Email: ravenspr26@aol.com Website: www.morganstatebears.com
General Information Location: Laurinburg, All-time series First meeting N.C. Nickname: Knights Colors: Blue, White Affiliations: NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference Enrollment: 441 (2010) Athletics Phone: 910.277.5556 Softball Information Head Coach: Elizabeth Burris (7th season) 2012 Record: 8-44 (2-18 Conference Carolinas) Sports Information Contact: Troy Baranik Phone: 910.277.5751 Email: baraniktn@sapc.edu Website: www.sauknights.com
General Information Location: Savannah, All-time series First meeting Ga. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Reflex Blue, Orange Affiliations: NCAA Division I, MEAC Enrollment: 4,552 (2011) Athletics Phone: 912.358.3449 Softball Information Head Coach: Jose Gonzalez (6th season) 2012 Record: 26-24 (12-3 MEAC) Sports Information Contact: Joshua Peacock Phone: 912.358.3448 Email: peacockj@savannahstate.edu Website: ssuathletics.com
Southern Wesleyan
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General Information Location: Central, S.C. All-time series Nickname: Warriors First meeting Colors: Blue, Gold Affiliations: NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference Enrollment: 2,414 (2010) Athletics Phone: 864.644.5305 Softball Information Head Coach: Anna Ball (2nd season) 2012 Record: 11-36 (5-21 SSAC) Sports Information Contact: Camilo Rodriguez Phone: 864.644.5302 Email: crodriguez@swu.edu Website: swuathletics.com
General Information Location: Cleveland, All-time series Ga. First meeting Nickname: Bears Colors: Blue, Gold Affiliations: NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference Enrollment: 755 Athletics Phone: 706.865.2134 Softball Information Head Coach: Jenni Shepard (8th season) 2012 Record: 6-39 (1-25 SSAC) Sports Information Contact: Aric Mawdesley Phone: 706.865.2134 Email: amawdesley@truett.edu Website: tmcbears.com
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2012 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS OVERALL: 37-11 SUN CONFERENCE: 12-5 (2nd)
First First First First First First First
Pitch: Kristy Cook, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Strikeout: Kristy Cook, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Win: Kristy Cook, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Save: Cara Jamerson, vs. St. Thomas (3/31/2012) Stolen Base: Sammi Shaffren, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Hit: Sammi Shaffren, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Double: Shelby Zipperer, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012)
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Triple: Chelsey Blasingame, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Home Run: Katie Rietkovich, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) RBI: Shelby Zipperer, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Run Scored: Sammi Shaffren, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Shutout/No-Hitter: Kristy Cook, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012) Perfect Game: Kristy Cook, vs. Fisher College (2/20/2012) Grand Slam: Rebekah Herty, vs. Wesleyan College (2/11/2012)
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A Season of ‘Firsts’ ...
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*denotes Sun Conference game # Sun Conference tournament HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS
batting average (.367) — and a dominant pitching duo — freshman Kristy Cook tossed five no-hitters and she and sophomore Caroline Pastre threw back-to-back perfect games in a doubleheader against Fisher College. USCB landed four players on the All-Sun Conference squad — Cook, Katie Rietkovich, Melanie Goolsby and Shelby Zipperer — and had three players earn NFCA Second-Team All-District honors — Rietkovich, Zipperer and Taylor Triplett. The first-year program notched wins against NCAA Division II teams Newberry College and Malone University. Most important, the team performed just as well in the classroom, earning the NAIA Scholar Team distinction with an overall team GPA of 3.22.
Conference & Opponents
It’s apparent now that Rietkovich’s gut feeling was right — the team he had spent a year and a half building turned out to be something special, as the Sand Sharks compiled an impressive 3711 record and finished second in The Sun Conference. The Sand Sharks became known for a potent lineup — they ranked second in the nation in runs per game (8.638) and fourth in team
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FEBRUARY 11 Wesleyan College W, 16-0; W, 21-1 20 Fisher (Mass.) W, 19-0; W, 34-0 21 Fisher (Mass.) W, 18-0; W, 14-0 23 at Edward Waters (Fla.) W, 12-0; W, 20-0 25 Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-2; L, 0-6 MARCH 1 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 4-3; W, 3-1 5 Malone University W, 11-1 5 Walsh University L, 5-7 9 Warner (Fla.) * W, 9-1 10 Warner (Fla.) * W, 9-0; W, 9-6 13 Columbia (S.C.) W, 3-0 14 St. Ambrose (Iowa) W, 8-2 16 at Webber International (Fla.) * W, 6-5 17 at Webber International (Fla.) * L, 1-5; L, 3-4 21 at Voorhees (S.C.) W, 20-0; W, Forfeit 23 Northwood (Fla.) * W, 6-0 24 Northwood (Fla.) * W, 5-4 26 Newberry College W, 8-0; W, 13-7 30 at St. Thomas (Fla.) * L, 2-3 31 at St. Thomas (Fla.) * L, 1-2; W, 7-6 APRIL 4 Voorhees (S.C.) W, 21-1; W, 25-2 10 at Columbia (S.C.) W, 6-0; L, 1-2 18 at Thomas (Ga.) L, 4-5 20 Ave Maria (Fla.) * W, 2-0; W, 2-0 21 Ave Maria (Fla.) * W, 5-0 25 Edward Waters (Fla.) W, 15-0; W, 10-0 28 at SCAD Savannah (Ga.) * L, 0-1; W, 5-4 29 at SCAD Savannah (Ga.) * W, 5-4 MAY 4 vs. Northwood (Fla.)# W, 8-0 5 vs. SCAD Savannah (Ga.)# W, 5-1 5 vs. Webber International (Fla.)# L, 0-3 6 vs. St. Thomas (Fla.)# L, 1-2
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eading up to the inaugural season of Sand Shark Softball, coach Ty Rietkovich insisted he had not formed any expectations for how his first-year team would perform. But his excitement was evident.
Introduction
Sand Shark SoftBall 2012 Season Review
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Introduction
Sand Shark SoftBall Batting
Conference & Opponents
Meet the Sand Sharks
Abercrombie, Jordan Adams, Paige Allen, Amber Blasingame, Chelsey Boland, Sam Brown, Amanda Byrd, Maddie Cook, Kristy Goolsby, Melanie Grimoskas, Hailey Hastings, Kalie Herty, Rebekah Hill, Lauren Hilton, Victoria Jamerson, Cara Martin, Kalin Pastre, Caroline Pate, Kasey Phillips, Barbara Rietkovich, Katie Sanborn, Mariaha Shaffren, Sammi Triplett, Taylor Vaughn, Caitlin Willbanks, Brittney Wilson, Erin Zipperer, Shelby TEAM TOTALS
Pitching
GP GS AVG AB R 6 26 15 41 23 40 41 29 44 7 8 6 19 17 12 30 17 10 27 46 46 32 33 22 7 11 43 47
0 12 1 36 13 37 34 27 43 3 1 0 3 3 2 7 15 1 25 46 46 26 32 10 1 3 43
0.400 5 3 0.350 40 19 0.500 8 7 0.419 86 24 0.286 49 17 0.179 84 9 0.234 94 19 1.000 1 0 0.385 104 38 0.000 0 0 0.556 9 4 0.571 7 4 0.188 16 9 0.450 20 6 0.500 2 0 0.459 37 14 1.000 1 0 0.545 11 6 0.403 77 27 0.455 134 62 0.354 130 24 0.333 87 25 0.370 92 25 0.286 28 14 0.500 10 5 0.500 20 6 0.409 127 39 0.367 1279 406
History & Record Book
H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HBP SO GDP OBP SF SH SB SBA
2 14 4 36 14 15 22 1 40 0 5 4 3 9 1 17 1 6 31 61 46 29 34 8 5 10 52 470
0 0 0 3 2 0.400 4 2 0 0 10 16 0.400 6 0 0 0 4 4 0.500 1 1 1 0 16 39 0.453 9 3 0 3 15 26 0.531 3 3 1 0 8 20 0.238 11 3 2 1 16 32 0.340 7 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 7 2 2 24 57 0.548 13 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 1 1 0 0 2 6 0.667 2 0 0 1 5 7 1.000 2 2 0 0 1 5 0.313 3 2 0 0 6 11 0.550 5 0 0 0 1 1 0.500 0 5 1 1 16 27 0.730 4 0 0 0 2 1 1.000 0 1 0 0 2 7 0.636 1 0 0 0 7 31 0.403 6 12 3 10 60 109 0.813 19 14 1 8 42 86 0.662 12 4 1 0 10 35 0.402 4 6 1 7 29 63 0.685 11 4 0 0 4 12 0.429 8 2 0 0 1 7 0.700 0 1 0 0 7 11 0.550 0 14 2 3 36 79 0.622 14 87 15 36 327 695 0.543 146
ERA W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP
Grimoskas, Hailey 0.41 4 Jamerson, Cara 0.69 4 Cook, Kristy 1.42 20 Pastre, Caroline 2.48 8 Rietkovich, Katie 14.00 0 TEAM TOTALS 1.69 36
0 5 3 2 1 0 9 2 1 1 5 28 27 23 10 6 16 15 10 3 0 1 0 0 0 11 59 36 15
0 0 2 4 0 0 1 8 1 7 0 16 4 12 0 0 6 8 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 11 8 13 4 6 1 6 3 6 1 5 1 0 0 2 3 21 42 136
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 4
0.667 0 0.449 1 0.556 0 0.479 0 0.340 0 0.274 0 0.308 2 1.000 0 0.476 1 1.000 0 0.667 0 0.667 0 0.350 0 0.560 0 0.500 0 0.553 1 1.000 0 0.583 0 0.446 0 0.543 1 0.422 1 0.370 0 0.444 2 0.447 1 0.545 0 0.500 0 0.476 1 0.426 11
0 0 4 5 0 1 4 11 1 3 3 3 3 1 0 0 5 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 18 1 4 2 15 1 4 1 2 0 1 0 1 5 13 35 129
0 5 1 15 3 3 1 0 20 0 0 0 1 1 2 5 0 0 20 20 4 16 4 2 1 1 16 141
H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR WP HBP BK
0 17 9 1 20.1 12 0 162.2 129 0 93.1 95 0 1 1 1 294.1 246
2 1 2 2 44 33 41 33 2 2 91 71
4 26 0 5 20 3 37 156 27 13 73 23 3 0 1 62 275 54
0 0 0 2 0 2
0 0 3 2 0 5
1 0 0 0 3 4 1 6 5 0 10 10
0 0 0 0 0 0
Single-Game Records
Individual records
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2012 Statistics
Hits (4) Chelsey Blasingame, v s. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012 Runs (4) Katie Rietkovich, vs. Voorhees, 4/4/201 Shelby Zipperer, vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012 Doubles (3) Shelby Zipperer, vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012 Triples (1) Chelsey Blasingame, v s. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012 Amanda Brown, v s. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/201 Maddie Byrd, vs. Ave Maria (Fla.), 4/21/2012; vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 4/25/2012 Melanie Goolsby, vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012 Katie Rietkovich, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012; vs. Columbia, 4/10/2012 Mariaha Sanborn, vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/201 Sammi Shaffren, vs. Voorhees, 4/4/2012 Taylor Triplett, vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/201 Shelby Zipperer, vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/21/2012 Home runs (2) Taylor Triplett, vs. Walsh, 3/5/201
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RBI (7) Katie Rietkovich, v s. Wesleyan College, 2/11/2012 Shelby Zipperer, vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 2/23/2012 Total bases (9) Mariaha Sanborn, v s. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Taylor Triplett, v s. Walsh, 3/5/2012 Walks (3) Victoria Hilton, v s. Warner (Fla.), 3/10/2012 Stolen bases (4) Katie Rietkovich, v s. Malone, 3/5/2012 Innings pitched (9) Caroline Pastre, vs. SCAD Savannah, 4/28/2012 Strikeouts (13) Caroline Pastre, vs. Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012
TEAM Records
Runs — 34, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Hits — 37, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Doubles — 9, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Triples — 3, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Home runs — 3, Walsh University, 3/5/2012 RBIs — 30, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012 Stolen bases — 17, Voorhees, 3/21/2012 Fewest hits allowed — 0, Six times Strikeouts — 13, Fisher (Mass.), 2/20/2012; Voorhees, 3/21/2012
Honor Roll All-Sun Conference Kristy Cook, RHP (2012) Melanie Goolsby, OF (2012) Katie Rietkovich, 2B (2012) Shelby Zipperer, OF (2012)
NFCA All-region
Second Team Katie Rietkovich, 2B (2012) Taylor Triplett, 1B (2012) Shelby Zipperer, OF (2012)
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NFCA All-american scholar-athlete
Amber Allen, INF (2012) Chelsey Blasingame, INF (2012) Maddie Byrd, 1B (2012) Melanie Goolsby, OF (2012) Hailey Grimoskas, RHP (2012) Kalie Hastings, 1B (2012) Rebekah Herty, OF (2012) Victoria Hilton, 1B (2012) Kalin Martin, UTIL (2012) Katie Rietkovich, 2B (2012) Jasmon Russell, C (2012) Taylor Triplett, 1B (2012) Brittney Willbanks, INF (2012)
Season/Career Statistical Leaders
OFFENSE Batting Average Minimum 75 plate appearances
Runs Rietkovich, Katie.......................................... 62 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 39 Goolsby, Melanie.......................................... 38 Phillips, Barbara.......................................... 27 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 25 Shaffren, Sammi.......................................... 25 Blasingame, Chelsey.....................................24 Sanborn, Mariaha.........................................24
Rietkovich, Katie...........................................61 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 52 Sanborn, Mariaha........................................ 46 Goolsby, Melanie.......................................... 40 Blasingame, Chelsey.................................... 36 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 34 Phillips, Barbara...........................................31 Shaffren, Sammi.......................................... 29 Byrd, Maddie............................................... 22
doubles
triples Rietkovich, Katie............................................ 3 Zipperer, Shelby............................................. 2 Goolsby, Melanie............................................ 2 Byrd, Maddie................................................. 2
home runs
slugging pct. Minimum 60 at-bats
Rietkovich, Katie.........................................813 Triplett, Taylor........................................... .685 Sanborn, Mariaha..................................... .662 Zipperer, Shelby........................................ .622 Goolsby, Melanie....................................... .548
Walks Rietkovich, Katie...........................................19 Zipperer, Shelby............................................14 Goolsby, Melanie...........................................13 Sanborn, Mariaha.........................................12 Triplett, Taylor...............................................11 Brown, Amanda............................................11 Blasingame, Chelsey...................................... 9 Vaughn, Caitlin.............................................. 8
hit by pitches Rietkovich, Katie............................................ 8 Goolsby, Melanie............................................ 6 Martin, Kalin.................................................. 5 Sanborn, Mariaha.......................................... 4 Byrd, Maddie................................................. 4 Zipperer, Shelby............................................. 3 Triplett, Taylor................................................ 3
on-base pct
Minimum 75 plate appearances Rietkovich, Katie....................................... .543 Blasingame, Chelsey...................................479 Goolsby, Melanie.........................................476 Zipperer, Shelby..........................................476 Phillips, Barbara....................................... .446 Triplett, Taylor........................................... .444
sacrifice bunts Byrd, Maddie................................................. 3 Martin, Kalin.................................................. 3 Brown, Amanda............................................. 3 Phillips, Barbara............................................ 2 Shaffren, Sammi............................................ 2
stolen bases Phillips, Barbara.......................................... 20 Goolsby, Melanie...........................................19 Rietkovich, Katie...........................................18 Shaffren, Sammi...........................................15 Zipperer, Shelby............................................13 Blasingame, Chelsey.....................................11
games played Rietkovich, Katie.......................................... 46 Sanborn, Mariaha........................................ 46 Goolsby, Melanie.......................................... 44 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 43 Blasingame, Chelsey.....................................41 Byrd, Maddie................................................41 Brown, Amanda........................................... 40
games started Rietkovich, Katie.......................................... 46 Sanborn, Mariaha........................................ 46 Goolsby, Melanie.......................................... 43 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 43 Brown, Amanda........................................... 37 Blasingame, Chelsey.................................... 36 Byrd, Maddie............................................... 34 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 32
At-Bats Rietkovich, Katie.........................................134 Sanborn, Mariaha.......................................130 Zipperer, Shelby..........................................127 Goolsby, Melanie.........................................104 Byrd, Maddie............................................... 94 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 92 Shaffren, Sammi.......................................... 87 Blasingame, Chelsey.................................... 86 Brown, Amanda........................................... 84 Phillips, Barbara.......................................... 77
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Minimum 1 IP per team game Cook, Kristy...............................................1.42 Pastre, Caroline......................................... 2.48
Wins Cook, Kristy................................................. 20 Pastre, Caroline.............................................. 8 Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 4 Grimoskas, Hailey.......................................... 4
games pitched Cook, Kristy................................................. 28 Pastre, Caroline.............................................16 Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 9 Grimoskas, Hailey.......................................... 5
games started Cook, Kristy................................................. 27 Pastre, Caroline.............................................15 Grimoskas, Hailey.......................................... 3 Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 2
complete games Cook, Kristy................................................. 23 Pastre, Caroline.............................................10 Grimoskas, Hailey.......................................... 2 Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 1
shutouts Cook, Kristy..................................................10 Pastre, Caroline.............................................. 3 Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 1 Grimoskas, Hailey.......................................... 1
saves Jamerson, Cara.............................................. 1
innings pitched Cook, Kristy..........................................162 2-3 Pastre, Caroline.......................................93 1-3 Jamerson, Cara.......................................20 1-3 Grimoskas, Hailey.........................................17
strikeouts Cook, Kristy................................................156 Pastre, Caroline............................................ 73 Grimoskas, Hailey........................................ 26 Jamerson, Cara............................................ 20
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Rietkovich, Katie...........................................10 Sanborn, Mariaha.......................................... 8 Triplett, Taylor................................................ 7 Zipperer, Shelby............................................. 3 Boland, Sam.................................................. 3
Rietkovich, Katie.........................................109 Sanborn, Mariaha........................................ 86 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 79 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 63 Goolsby, Melanie.......................................... 57 Blasingame, Chelsey.................................... 39 Shaffren, Sammi.......................................... 35 Byrd, Maddie............................................... 32 Phillips, Barbara...........................................31
Goolsby, Melanie............................................ 1 Zipperer, Shelby............................................. 1 Adams, Paige................................................. 1 Vaughn, Caitlin.............................................. 1 Sanborn, Mariaha.......................................... 1
ERA
History & Record Book
Zipperer, Shelby............................................14 Sanborn, Mariaha.........................................14 Rietkovich, Katie...........................................12 Goolsby, Melanie............................................ 7 Triplett, Taylor................................................ 6 Martin, Kalin.................................................. 5 Shaffren, Sammi............................................ 4 Vaughn, Caitlin.............................................. 4
total bases
sacrifice flies
Pitching
Conference & Opponents
Hits
Rietkovich, Katie.......................................... 60 Sanborn, Mariaha........................................ 42 Zipperer, Shelby........................................... 36 Triplett, Taylor.............................................. 29 Goolsby, Melanie...........................................24 Byrd, Maddie................................................16 Martin, Kalin.................................................16 Blasingame, Chelsey.....................................16 Boland, Sam.................................................15
Sanborn, Mariaha..................................... .422 Shaffren, Sammi....................................... .370
Meet the sand sharks
Rietkovich, Katie....................................... .455 Blasingame, Chelsey...................................419 Zipperer, Shelby........................................ .409 Phillips, Barbara....................................... .403 Goolsby, Melanie....................................... .385 Triplett, Taylor........................................... .370 Sanborn, Mariaha..................................... .354 Shaffren, Sammi....................................... .333
Runs batted in
Introduction
Sand Shark SoftBall
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Introduction Meet the Sand Sharks Conference & Opponents History & Record Book Get to know USCB
Sand Shark SoftBall
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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the NAIA, a dedication to leadership development is balanced with sports accomplishment. A trailblazer in providing equal opportunity for all studentathletes. An expectation of ethical behavior, fairness in competition, access to athletic scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership development. At the core of all of this — character. The seed of the NAIA began in 1937 with the tip-off of a men’s basketball tournament that has become the longest running basketball tournament in the country, celebrating 75 years in 2012. Out of the tournament grew the NAIA, an association of close to 300 member schools and more than 60,000 student-athletes. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educa-
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Champions of Character
he mission of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Program is to provide training to ensure character is demonstrated through conduct as well as competition, so students know, do and value the right thing in all areas of life. Research shows that the longer a student spends in sports, their social reasoning sacrificing for the good of the team - rises, however, their moral reasoning skills - doing what is fair, just, honest, and noble - decline. The result is athletes are willing to lie, cheat, and steal to get their teammates ahead. Through the Champions of Character program, the NAIA is promoting five core character values that are crucial to the development of our youth: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Over time, valuable life lessons — working together for team goals, building personal strength of purpose
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tional experience. In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspects of sport. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five core values: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. Most recently, the association opened the doors to the NAIA Eligibility Center, where prospective student-athletes are evaluated for academic and athletic eligibility. It delivers on our larger promise of integrity by leveling the playing field, guiding student-athlete success, and ensuring fair competition. Providing student-athletes a chance to connect with NAIA schools and coaches helps them make the best decision to prepare them for success in both college and athletics.
to achieve victory, and sharing in the proper winning (or losing) spirit-can be instilled in sports participants. At the same time, the expectations that coaches and parents have for the athletes they support have led to conduct that detracts from the sports experience. Poor demonstrations of character are easily copied by young athletes. However, when athletes develop their skills in an environment in which adults’ actions foster character-driven conduct, they are bound to do the same. Inherent to the Champions of Character process is the belief that character is handed down from one generation to the next. When those who provide athletic opportunities are willing to commit to character-driven athletics and put the athlete first both the game and society overall benefit. Today, the NAIA is committed to making a difference in the culture of sport. Are you?
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