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2011 Softball
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
The Bearcats in Action
Sierra Lessel (Jr., CF)
Jessica Barry (Jr., LF)
Bri Compton (Sr., RHP)
Emily Bray (So., 1B)
Alex Watilo (Jr., RHP)
Kelli Snyder (So., C)
Willamette Softball 2011 Willamette General Information
Nichole Robertson batted .330 in 2010.
Bearcat Softball Quick Facts Head Coach..................................... Damian Williams Willamette Record...................... 248-185 (13th year). Career Record............................. 248-185 (13th year). Alma Mater.................................Seattle Pacific, 1995 NWC Coach of the Year.................................... 2000 Office Phone.......................................(503) 370-6656 Assistant Coach.....................................Lance Gilgan Assistant Coach...........................................Laura Dix Assistant Coach.........................................Liz Yandall Assistant Coach.................................. Nicole Wallace 2010 Overall Record...........................................28-12 2010 NWC Record........................... 20-8 (2nd place) Players Returning/Lost.......................................15/3 Overall Starters Returning/Lost......................10/11 Starting Fielders Returning/Lost......................... 7/8 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost........................ 2/0
Location....................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded......................................................................... 1842 Enrollment..............1,867 Undergraduate; 2,693 Overall President.................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Faculty Athletic Rep............................. Dr. Kelley Strawn Director of Athletics....................................Mark Majeski Nickname................................................................Bearcats Colors.............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................NCAA Division III Conference......................Northwest Conference (NWC) Stadium (Capacity)..................... WU Softball Field (250) Assistant Athletic Director.......................... Judy Gordon Administrative Assistant............................ Leslie Berning Head Athletic Trainer..........................Shane Wibel, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer...................Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director...................Robert McKinney Athletics Comm. Phone............................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail....... rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone...................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX......................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site................www.willamette.edu/athletics
Table of Contents
The Bearcats in Action.................................................IFC General Information.........................................................1 Willamette University/City of Salem.......................... 2-3 Head Coach Damian Williams.........................................4 Assistant Coaches...............................................................5 Willamette Player Profiles........................................... 6-11 2011 Bearcat Roster.........................................................12 WU Athletic Trainers/Team Physicians.......................13 2010 Bearcat Stats and Results/NCAA Stats........ 14-15 Willamette Individual Records................................. 16-19 Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III...............20 2010 NWC Standings/All-NWC...................................21 2011 Bearcat Season Outlook.................................. 22-23 WU Administration/Athletics Department.................24 WU Athletic Facilities...................................................IBC 2011 Willamette Softball Schedule...........................OBC
Mica Romero belted 17 doubles and smacked four home runs last season. Credits: The 2011 Willamette University Softball Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director, with help from student workers Reva Main and Maya McFaddin. Cover designed by the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications. Photos by Naomi Stukey, Christopher Sabato and the WU Office of Marketing Communications. Printing by K/P Corporation. Cover Photo (The 2011 Bearcats): Front Row (L to R) — Bri Compton, Miranda Abrahams, Yvonne Drabin, Susie Krewer, Mica Romero, Carolyn Cava; Middle Row (L to R) — Talissa Huntsman, Kiley Herrick, Hope Kloczko, Allison Martin, Dawn Weber, Emily Bray, Sierra Lessel, Suzannah Von Trapp. Back Row (L to R) — Kelli Snyder, Nichole Robertson, Courtney Galli, Arlie Petrick, Molly Ward, Jesscia Barry, Alex Watilo, Caitlin Dudley, Kate Schimmel, Savannah Pingree.
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Willamette University
Historic Waller Hall (left) and Eaton Hall are seen from across the campus quad.
Willamette University is a top-ranked private liberal arts university located directly across the street from Oregon’s Capitol. It is home to 1,801 undergraduates and 805 graduate students in law, management and education. The campus is centered around the Mill Stream and is home to numerous ancient trees and open green spaces. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is accurately reflected on Willamette’s 61-acre campus. Guided and inspired since 1842 by its motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” Willamette fosters community and values service. At Willamette, students can be locally involved in social and environmental issues or study abroad. Willamette is ranked third in the nation among colleges its size with more than 270 alumni having joined the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961. The National Wildlife Federation recognized WU as the nation’s higher education leader in sustainability activities. This achievement, a direct result of studentled initiatives, is further evidence that Willamette lives by its motto, producing Page 2
responsible citizens of the world who are prepared to live with intention and integrity. At Willamette, the student-faculty ratio of 10:1 allows faculty members to maintain ample office hours and serve as advisors. The professors are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. The size of Willamette’s endowment is consistently among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings, plus the Campus Quad and athletic fields. Ford Hall, a new academic building, was completed in 2009 and houses Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, Digital Art, Film Studies and Music Technology. Funds for the 46,000-squarefoot building included an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. In particular, Willamette’s students are often chosen for internships with government organizations.
Willamette University Willamette University educates 2,500 enterprising, high-achieving students in a premier undergraduate college of arts and sciences, and graduate schools of law, management and education. Willamette is recognized nationally for leadership in sustainability and civic engagement, and the professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who are committed to helping students cultivate their creativity, critical thinking and global perspective for a lifetime of success. Salem Facts ● Capital of Oregon ● Total population: 154,510 ● Located in the heart of Oregon ● 45 minutes to Portland ● 1 hour to Eugene ● 1.5 hours to the Oregon Coast ● 2 hours to Mount Hood
Nearby Attractions and Recreation ● Oregon Coast ● Hiking ● Skiing & Snowboarding ● Bush’s Pasture Park ● Capitol Building ● Camping ● Wineries/Vineyards ● Oregon Museum of Science & Industry ● Whitewater Rafting ● Mountain Biking ● Reed Opera House ● Mt. Hood ● Cascade Mts. ● Oregon Zoo ● Silver Creek Falls ● Woodburn Company Stores
Academic Facts ● 49 academic programs ● Total enrollment: 2,606 ● Students from 47 states and 27 countries ● Study abroad in 40 countries on 6 continents ● 10:1 Student-Faculty ratio ● Average class size: 14
Athletic Facts ● Member of NCAA Division III and Northwest Conference ● 20 varsity teams ● Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body ● 175 Conference Team Championships ● 24 Individual National Championships ● 1 Team National Championship ● Seven Olympians, including Nick Symmonds ‘06 (Track & Field 800m) Page 3
Willamette Head Coach Damian Williams
Head Coach (13th year), 248-185 (.573) Alma Mater: Seattle Pacific University, 1995 Damian Williams is in his 13th season as the head softball coach at Willamette University. He has earned an overall record of 248-185 (.573) at Willamette and has led the Bearcats to a 158-110 (.590) record in the Northwest Conference. In 2010, Williams led the Bearcats to a 28-12 overall record, including 20-8 (2nd place) in the NWC. Willamette scored 241 runs (6.03 avg), achieved 351 hits (8.78 per game) and stole 87 bases (2.18 per game). He has coached the Bearcats to seven consecutive 20-win seasons. Willamette has achieved a combined record of 82-29 (.739) over the last three years. Williams was selected NWC Coach of the Year in 2000, after leading the Bearcats to a 25-10 overall record and a second place tie in the NWC at 15-6. The 2000 team led the nation with an impressive 0.76 team
earned run average and was ranked #5 in the West Region. The success of the 2000 and 2005 teams indicate how much the team improved after Williams arrived. In 1998, the season before Williams took over, the Bearcats were 5-33 overall. Just two years later, the 2000 team was the most-improved squad in NCAA Division III, gaining 16 games over 1999 and up 21 games from 1998. Prior to joining the Willamette coaching staff for the 1999 season, Williams served as the head coach at Shoreline Community College in Seattle for four years. His efforts gradually improved the team, which went 25-12 during the 1998 season, on its way to qualifying for the NWAACC Tournament. Williams graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1995. He received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Administration. Williams resides in Salem with his wife, Genesis. Damian Williams at Willamette Year
Overall Pct.
NWC
1999 11-28 .282 5-11 2000 * 25-10 .714 15- 6 2001 16-19 .457 9-11 2002 17-14 .548 11- 9 2003 18-16 .529 16-10 2004 16-23 .410 12-16 2005 23-12 .657 19- 7 2006 20-17 .541 16-11 2007 20-17 .541 14-14 2008 25-11 .694 19- 9 2009 29- 6 .829 22- 6 2010 28-12 .700 20- 8 T otals 248-185 .573 178-118 Head Coach Damian Williams (top right) meets with assistant Lance Gilgan (left) and Willamette players. * NWC Coach of the Year
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Pct.
.313 .714 .450 .550 .615 .429 .731 .593 .500 .679 .786 .714 .601
Assistant Coaches Lance Gilgan
Liz Yandall
Assistant Coach (5th year)
Assistant Coach (3rd year)
Lance Gilgan is in his fifth season at WU. He previously coached three sports for 14 years in the Sherwood School District. He was the head softball coach at Sherwood HS for nine years. He led SHS to five league titles in a row and to the OSAA Playoffs eight times. Gilgan serves as a co-head coach of the Oregon Panther 18 Gold ASA Team. His team has qualified for nationals in eight of the past nine years. With the WU softball team, he primarily coaches infielders. He also contributes to developing the team’s offensive skills. Gilgan is married and has four children. He lives with his family in Sherwood, Ore.
Laura Dix Assistant Coach (5th year) Laura (Milne) Dix is in her fifth season as an assistant coach at WU. She works with the Bearcat pitchers. As a player, Dix pitched two years at Albertson College and played two years at Willamette. As a pitcher for the Bearcats, Dix was 12-10 with 94 strikeouts in 120 innings of work. She ranks third on WU’s all-time list for strikeouts per seven innings (5.51). Dix graduated from WU in the fall of 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She attended Blanchett HS, where she graduated in 2002. She has coached a 14-and-under ASA team. Dix is married and lives in Salem.
Liz (Gilgan) Yandall begins her third season as an assistant coach at Willamette. She played at WU for four years and was one of the top players in school history. She was First Team All-NWC in 2008 and earned Second Team All-NWC honors in 2006 and 2007. Yandall’s 46 runs in 2008 tied a single season WU record. She still holds career records for runs (125), stolen bases (92 of 104), and double plays turned (23). She received a bachelor’s degree from Willamette in Economics in 2007 and an MBA from WU in 2009. She is married to Willamette graduate and former Bearcat football player Eki Yandall.
Nicole Wallace Assistant Coach (1st year) Nicole Wallace is in her first year working as an assistant coach. She played softball four years at WU from 2007-10. She was selected Second Team All-NWC twice and was named Honorable Mention All-NWC once. In 2009, she tied WU’s season record for stolen base percentage (100%, 15-15). In 2010, she was hit by pitches a record 16 times. Wallace owns WU career records for games played (147), games started (146) and hit by pitches (34). Wallace graduated from Willamette with a degree in History. She lives in Salem and is from Roseville, Calif. Page 5
Bearcat Senior 2011 #17 Bri Compton
Kalispell, Mont. (Wenatchee Valley College)
Sr.
P
Bats: L Throws: R
Named Second Team All-NWC as a utility player in 2010 ... Pitched in 20 games with 14 starts ... Achieved an 11-4 record ... Earned significant wins against Pacific (Ore.) twice, Ramapo (N.J.), St. Thomas (Minn.), and Pacific Lutheran ... Hit .339 with 24 RBIs ... Had a 1.000 fielding percentage ... At Wenatchee Valley CC, she was named First Team All-NWAACC in 2009 and Second Team All-NWAACC in 2008 ... Played volleyball, basketball and softball at Flathead High School ... Is majoring in Mathematics ... Daughter of Alan and Jamie Compton. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .339 36 35 109 15 37 6 2 3 24 .514 .407 20 7 6 1 7 25 0 1.000 Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2010 3.47 20 14 9 105.0 120 487 8 65 52 30 59 13 10 0 11-4 .733 1 7 25 0 1.000
Bri Compton (Sr., Pitcher) Achieved a .339 batting average on offense and an 11-4 record as a pitcher in 2010.
Compton earned 59 strikeouts in 105 innings pitched last year.
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Compton had 11 extra-base hits for the Bearcats in 2010.
Bearcat Juniors 2011 #26 Jessica Barry
Cupertino, Calif. (Monte Vista High School/UNLV)
Jr. OF
Bats: L Throws: R
Second Team All-West Region and First Team All-NWC in 2010 ... Started all 40 games and led WU with a .411 batting average, 53 hits and 33 runs .... Was 16 of 18 on stolen bases ... Had a 16-game hitting streak ... Attended UNLV for one year ... Selected First Team All-League in volleyball and softball at Monte Vista HS ... Is majoring in Rhetoric & Media Studies ... Daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Barry. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .411 40 40 129 33 53 1 0 0 8 .419 .461 17 12 0 16 40 5 2 .957
#8 Carolyn Cava
Salinas, Calif. (Robert L. Stevenson School)
Jr. OF
Bats: R Throws: R
Saw action in 27 games in 2010, mostly as a pinch-runner ... Went 6 for 7 on stolen base attempts ... Played softball and volleyball at Robert L. Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California ... Provides the Bearcats with depth in the outfield ... Was a member of the student council in high school ... Is working on a double major in Psychology and Spanish at Willamette ... Her parents are Tony and Martha Cava. Year AVG GP GS AB 2009 1.000 6 0 1 2010 .000 27 0 1 Career .500 33 0 2
R 4 9 13
H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO 1 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 0 0 0 6 0
A 0 0 0
E PCT 0 --0 --0 ---
#22 Talissa Huntsman Jr. UT Richland, Wash. (Richland High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Second Team All-NWC in 2010 and H.M. All-NWC in 2009 ... Has competed at first base, third base and pitcher ... Batted .333 with 20 runs and 24 RBIs in 2010 ... Career .320 average ... Hit by pitches 15 times in 35 games to lead the NCAA (0.43 avg.) in 2010 ... All-State and All-Conference at Richland HS ... Honor Roll all four years at RHS ... Majoring in Economics ... Parents are Jeff and Belinda Huntsman. Year AVG GP 2009 .302 32 2010 .333 35 Career .320 67
GS AB 24 63 32 87 56 150
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 8 19 2 0 1 10 .381 .421 13 7 6 9 128 3 7 .949 20 29 5 1 4 24 .552 .463 9 6 15 5 17 34 5 .911 28 48 7 1 5 34 .480 .446 22 13 21 14 146 37 12 .938
Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2010 3.38 16 7 3 60.0 59 280 4 37 29 25 40 9 4 0 7-4 .636 0 17 34 5 .911
Willamette earned a combined record of 82-29 (.739) during the last three seasons. The Bearcats were 25-11 in 2008, 29-6 in 2009 and 28-12 in 2010. Page 7
Bearcat Juniors 2011 #7 Susie Krewer
Jr. 2B
Bats: R Throws: R
Sacramento, Calif. (Mira Loma High School)
Honorable Mention All-NWC as a second baseman last season ... Also can play in the outfield if needed ... Has seen action in 70 games (62 starts) in two seasons as a Bearcat ... Hit .304 last spring ... Played second base four years at Mira Loma HS and was All-League twice ... Is majoring in Sociology with minors in Rhetoric and Media Studies and Spanish ... Daughter of Joseph and Juanita Krewer. Year AVG GP 2009 .265 35 2010 .304 35 Career .282 70
GS AB 34 98 28 79 62 177
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 13 26 7 0 2 20 .398 .321 12 6 2 5 36 57 8 .921 13 24 3 0 2 13 .418 .356 11 5 2 4 45 41 8 .915 26 50 10 0 4 33 .407 .337 23 11 4 9 81 98 16 .918
#9 Sierra Lessel
Jr. OF
Bats: L Throws: L
Eugene, Ore. (Winston Churchill High School)
Chosen Second Team All-NWC in 2009 and 2010 ... Was Third Team All-Region as a freshman ... Batted .352 with 30 runs in 2010 and has a .384 career average ... Hit .418 with 24 RBIs in 2009 ... Has earned 89 hits at Willamette ... Played softball and ran cross country at Winston Churchill HS ... Named First Team All-League twice at WCHS ... Is majoring in Sociology ... Her parents are Mark and Tracie Lessel. Year AVG GP 2009 .418 34 2010 .352 39 Career .384 73
GS AB 33 110 39 122 72 232
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB 28 46 7 2 2 24 .573 .462 13 5 4 30 43 7 3 1 20 .484 .426 8 12 5 58 89 14 5 3 44 .526 .442 21 17 9
#6 Nichole Robertson
SB PO 19 27 16 55 35 82
A 1 3 4
E PCT 1 .966 2 .967 3 .966
Jr. OF
Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin HS/Cosumnes River Coll.)
Bats: R Throws: R
Honorable Mention All-NWC as an outfielder in 2010 ... Started all 40 games while earning a .330 batting average ... Crossed the plate 26 times ... Played in 19 games (12 starts) in 2009 ... As a high school player, she helped Franklin HS win the SacJoaquin Section title in 2006 and the Delta Valley League championship in 2007 ... Is majoring in Sociology at WU ... Her parents are Nick and Eileen Robertson. Year AVG GP 2009 .000 19 2010 .330 40 Career .308 59
GS AB 12 8 40 97 52 105
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 3 1 0 0 11 26 32 6 3 3 16 .546 .393 15 9 1 8 51 28 32 6 3 3 16 .505 .371 18 10 1 8 62
A 0 6 6
E PCT 3 .786 5 .919 8 .895
The Bearcats hit .329 as a team in 2010, while scoring 241 runs and earning 189 RBIs. Willamette was successful on 87 of 104 stolen base attempts. Page 8
Bearcat Juniors 2011 Jr. SS
#42 Mica Romero
Woodland, Calif. (Woodland Christian High School)
Bats: R Throws: R
Chosen Third Team All-West Region in 2010 ... First Team All-NWC in 2009 and 2010, while starting all 75 games ... Hit .355 last year and set WU records with 17 doubles and 32 walks ... Batted .378 in 2009 ... Career totals include 56 runs and 66 RBIs ... Played four years at Woodland Christian HS ... Majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology ... Parents are Joaquin Romero and Brigid Jimenez. Year AVG GP 2009 .378 35 2010 .355 40 Career .366 75
GS AB 35 98 40 107 75 205
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 26 37 4 4 2 30 .561 .446 6 12 1 15 39 58 6 .942 30 38 17 1 4 36 .645 .493 19 32 0 9 56 80 8 .944 56 75 21 5 6 66 .605 .472 25 44 1 24 95 138 14 .943
#3 Suzannah Von Trapp Jr. 3B
Bats: R Throws: R
Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School)
Missed over half of the 2010 season with a broken leg ... Started all 35 games as a freshman in 2009 and hit .307 with a .557 slugging percentage ... Also blasted five homers during her freshman year ... Was Second Team All-NWC in 2009 ... Played softball at South Salem High School before attending Willamette ... Is majoring in Sociology with a minor in History ... Daughter of Dan and Anne Von Trapp. Year AVG GP 2009 .307 35 2010 .162 17 Career .264 52
GS AB 35 88 17 37 52 125
R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 27 27 5 1 5 21 .557 .351 17 5 1 9 23 44 10 .870 8 6 0 2 0 4 .270 .225 12 2 1 3 19 41 1 .984 35 33 5 3 5 25 .472 .313 29 7 2 12 42 85 11 .920
Jr. P
#25 Alex Watilo
Bats: R Throws: R
Newcastle, Calif. (Del Oro High School)
Named First Team All-NWC in 2009 and Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2010 ... Pitched 204 1/3 innings over the past two years for the Bearcats ... Owns an overall record of 23-7 (.767) and is fifth in career victories at WU ... Achieved a 1.20 ERA in 2009 ... Went 13-3 in 2009 and 10-4 in 2010 ... Has earned 103 career strikeouts ... Is majoring in History at Willamette ... Her parents are Robby and Carole Watilo. Year AVG GP 2009 .083 17 2010 .000 23 Career .077 40
GS AB 17 12 20 1 37 13
R 1 0 1
H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 1 0 0 0 1 .083 .083 1 0 0 0 5 46 2 .962 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .500 1 1 0 0 3 51 0 1.000 1 0 0 0 1 .077 .143 2 1 0 0 8 97 2 .981
Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK 2009 1.20 17 17 14 105.1 92 402 5 33 18 12 66 5 2 0 2010 3.89 22 19 11 99.0 118 448 8 65 55 36 37 6 10 0 Career 2.50 39 36 25 204.1 210 850 13 98 73 48 103 11 12 0
W-L 13-3 10-4 23-7
PCT SV PO A E PCT .813 0 5 46 2 .962 .714 0 3 51 0 1.000 .767 0 8 97 2 .981
Mica Romero ranked seventh in NCAA Division III in walks per game in 2010 with 32 in 40 games played. Page 9
Bearcat Sophomores 2011 #14 Emily Bray
Martinez, Calif. (Alhambra High School)
So. 1B Bats: R Throws: R
Saw action in 27 games with 17 starts in 2010 ... Earned a .978 fielding percentage at first base ... Will continue to battle for playing time this season ... Arrived at WU after playing varsity softball for three years at Alhambra HS ... Named First Team All-League once and Honorable Mention once at AHS ... Superintendent’s Honor Roll ... Is majoring in English at Willamette ... Daughter of Brian and Susan Bray. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .167 27 17 24 7 4 1 0 0 4 .208 .192 0 1 0 2 72 15 2 .978
#2 Yvonne Drabin
Fremont, Calif. (Moreau Catholic High School)
So. OF Bats: L Throws: L
Contributed in 14 games as a freshman in 2010 ... Hit .300 with three hits in 10 at bats ... Played volleyball and softball at Moreau Catholic High School ... Named First Team All-League in softball as a senior and was Second Team All-League twice ... Served as a team captain her senior year ... Principal’s Honor Roll ... Is majoring in Sociology at Willamette ... Her parents are Bill and Ann Marie Drabin. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .300 14 1 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 .300 .364 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 1.000
#5 Kiley Herrick
Colusa, Calif. (Colusa High School)
So. IF
Bats: R Throws: R
Saw action in 18 games (10 starts) for the Bearcats in 2010 ... Provides WU with depth on the infield ... Played softball, soccer and cross country at Colusa High School ... All-League in soccer and softball ... CHS Senior Female Athlete of the Year ... Principal’s Scholar all four years ... Co-valedictorian of her senior class ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Michael and Tracey Herrick. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .190 18 10 21 4 4 1 0 0 3 .238 .308 2 3 1 2 15 14 3 .906
#10 Hope Kloczko
Cameron Park, Calif. (Oak Ridge High School)
So. C Bats: R Throws: R
Provided depth at catcher and saw action in 11 games as a freshman last year ... Will continue to challenge for playing time this spring ... Played on the Oak Ridge High School softball teams that won the Division II Sac-Joaquin Section Championship in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... Member of the National Honor Society at ORHS ... Is majoring in History at Willamette ... Daughter of Sam and Jennifer Kloczko. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .222 11 4 18 2 4 0 0 0 2 .222 .263 7 1 0 0 13 1 2 .875
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Bearcat Sophomores 2011 #11 Kelli Snyder
So. C Bats: R Throws: R
Longview, Wash. (Kelso High School)
Earned a .371 batting average and was First Team All-NWC in 2010 ... Played in 37 games with 36 starts ... Had a .986 fielding percentage as a catcher .... Was a member of the 2009 State Championship team at Kelso High School ... Played four years of softball at KHS ... Hit .468 as a senior in 2009 ... National Honor Society member ... Undecided regarding her major ... Parents are Larry and Connie Snyder. Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .371 37 36 97 17 36 5 1 3 18 .536 .450 5 9 5 3 127 18 2 .986
Bearcat Freshmen 2011 #12 Courtney Galli Rocklin, Calif. (Whitney High School)
Fr. SS
Bats: R Throws: R
Played softball at Whitney High School in California ... Hit .333 during her senior year ... Competed for the North squad in the Optimist High School All-Star Game in California ... Will battle for playing time and a starting position this spring ... Can play at shortstop or second base ... Works hard and brings speed to the bases ... Is undecided regarding her major ... Her parents are Craig and Debbie Galli. Galli played for the North team in the Optimist High School All-Star Game in California following her senior season.
#4 Allison Martin
Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Westlake High School)
Fr. C
Bats: L Throws: R
Played softball at Westlake High School in the Marmonte League in California ... Batted .550 during her senior season, while contributing a .927 fielding percentage on defense ... Will provide depth at catcher and in the outfield this year ... Also can help the Bearcats on the base paths as a pinch-runner ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Lora Martin. Martin hit .550 during her senior season at Westlake High School in California.
#20 Kate Schimmel
Oregon City, Ore. (Oregon City High School)
Fr. SS Bats: R Throws: R
Gives Willamette depth at shortstop and designated player ... Competed in softball at Oregon City High School as a second baseman and shortstop ... Chosen Second Team All-State in Class 6A in 2010 ... Earned First Team All-Three Rivers League honors in both 2009 and 2010 ... National Honor Society at OCHS ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Randy and Tina Schimmel. Schimmel was named First Team All-State in Class 6A at Oregon City High School in 2010.
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Willamette Roster 2011
The Bearcats celebrate at the Willamette Softball Field.
No. Name
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 17 20 22 25 26 42
Pos. B/T Yr. Hometown (Previous School)
Yvonne Drabin OF L/L So. Fremont, Calif. (Moreau Catholic HS) Suzannah Von Trapp 3B R/R Jr. Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS) Allison Martin C/OF L/R Fr. Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Westlake HS) Kiley Herrick IF R/R So. Colusa, Calif. (Colusa HS) Nichole Robertson OF R/R Jr. Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin HS/Cosumnes) Susie Krewer 2B/OF R/R Jr. Sacramento, Calif. (Mira Loma HS) Carolyn Cava OF R/R Jr. Salinas, Calif. (Robert Stevenson Sch.) Sierra Lessel OF L/L Jr. Eugene, Ore. (Churchill HS) Hope Kloczko C R/R So. Cameron Park, Calif. (Oak Ridge HS) Kelli Snyder C R/R So. Longview, Wash. (Kelso HS) Courtney Galli SS R/R Fr. Rocklin, Calif. (Whitney HS) Emily Bray 1B R/R So. Martinez, Calif. (Alhambra HS) Bri Compton P L/R Sr. Kalispell, Mont. (Flathead HS/Wenatchee) Kate Schimmel SS R/R Fr. Oregon City, Ore. (Oregon City HS) Talissa Huntsman UT/P R/R Jr. Richland, Wash. (Richland HS) Alex Watilo P R/R Jr. Newcastle, Calif. (Del Oro HS) Jessica Barry OF L/R Jr. Cupertino, Calif. (Monte Vista HS/UNLV) Mica Romero SS R/R Jr. Woodland, Calif. (Woodland Christian) Head Coach: Damian Williams (13th year) Assistant Coaches: Lance Gilgan (5th year), Laura (Milne) Dix (5th year), Liz (Gilgan) Yandall (3rd year), Nicole Wallace (1st year)
Where They’re From California (12): Cameron Park - Hope Kloczko; Colusa - Kiley Herrick; Cupertino - Jessica Barry; Elk Grove - Nichole Robertson; Fremont - Yvonne Drabin; Martinez - Emily Bray; Newcastle - Alex Watilo; Rocklin - Courtney Galli; Sacramento - Susie Krewer; Salinas - Carolyn Cava; Thousand Oaks - Allison Martin; Woodland - Mica Romero Montana (1): Kalispell - Bri Compton Oregon (3): Eugene - Sierra Lessel; Oregon City - Kate Schimmel; Salem - Suzannah Von Trapp Washington (2): Longview - Kelli Snyder; Richland - Talissa Huntsman
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Willamette Sports Medicine Willamette University Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Erin Scharer, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Ken Smith, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dr. David Thorsett WU Team Physician
Dr. Daniel Schweigert Dylan Borden, ATC WU Team Physician
PT Northwest
Courtney Galli missed the 2010 season and is ready to play for the 2011 Bearcats.
Hope Kloczko saw action in 11 games as a freshman catcher last year.
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Willamette Statistics 2010 2010 Offensive Statistics PLAYER AVG GP GS AB R Jessica Barry .411 40 40 129 33 Kelli Snyder .371 37 36 97 17 Mica Romero .355 40 40 107 30 Sierra Lessel .352 39 39 122 30 Bri Compton .339 36 35 109 15 Talissa Huntsman .333 35 32 87 20 Nichole Robertson .330 40 40 97 26 Susie Krewer .304 35 28 79 13 Nicole Wallace .302 40 40 106 20 Miranda Abrahams .429 Yvonne Drabin .300 Hope Kloczko .222 Molly Ward .214 Kiley Herrick .190 Emily Bray .167 Suzannah Von Trapp .162 Alex Watilo .000 Carolyn Cava .000 Willamette Opponents
13 14 11 13 18 27 17 23 27
0 1 4 0 10 17 17 20 0
7 10 18 14 21 24 37 1 1
4 1 2 2 4 7 8 0 9
(Min. 40 At Bats)
H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 53 1 0 0 8 .419 .461 17 12 0 16 40 5 2 .957 36 5 1 3 18 .536 .450 5 9 5 3 127 18 2 .986 38 17 1 4 36 .645 .493 19 32 0 9 56 80 8 .944 43 7 3 1 20 .484 .426 8 12 5 16 55 3 2 .967 37 6 2 3 24 .514 .407 20 7 6 1 7 25 0 1.000 29 5 1 4 24 .552 .463 9 6 15 5 17 34 5 .911 32 6 3 3 16 .546 .393 15 9 1 8 51 6 5 .919 24 3 0 2 13 .418 .356 11 5 2 4 45 41 8 .915 32 4 0 1 16 .368 .448 15 12 16 8 269 23 10 .967 3 3 4 3 4 4 6 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 2 1 3 4 4 0 0
.429 .300 .222 .214 .238 .208 .270 .000 .000
.329 40 40 1066 241 351 56 13 21 189 .465 .281 40 40 1057 167 297 41 11 20 147 .397
.500 .364 .263 .214 .308 .192 .225 .500 .000
0 2 7 3 2 0 12 1 0
0 1 1 0 3 1 2 1 0
1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
2 1 0 1 2 2 3 0 6
0 2 13 1 15 72 19 3 0
0 0 1 0 14 15 41 51 0
1 .000 0 1.000 2 .875 1 .500 3 .906 2 .978 1 .984 0 1.000 0 .000
.417 146 113 53 87 792 357 52 .957 .350 136 91 28 26 777 337 71 .940
Sac. Bunts: WU 31 ( Barry 6, Krewer 5, Snyder 4, Lessel 3 Romero 3, Wallace 2, Robertson 2, Von Trapp 2, Compton, Huntsman, Kloczko, Bray); Opp. 28. Sac. Flies: WU 9 (Romero 3, Lessel 2, Bray, Compton, Herrick, Krewer); Opp. 11. Left on Base: WU 257, Opp. 257. Double Plays Turned: WU 8, Opp. 12.
2010 Pitching Statistics PLAYER Talissa Huntman Bri Compton Alex Watilo Willamette Opponents
(Min. 35 innings pitched)
ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 3.38 16 7 3 60.0 59 280 4 37 29 25 40 9 4 0 7-4 .636 0 17 34 5 .911 3.47 20 14 9 105.0 120 487 8 65 52 30 59 13 10 0 11-4 .733 1 7 25 0 1.000 3.89 22 19 11 99.0 118 448 8 65 55 36 37 6 10 0 10-4 .714 0 3 51 0 .000 3.61 40 40 23 264.0 297 1215 20 167 136 91 136 28 24 0 28-12 .700 1 792 357 52 .957 5.24 40 40 20 259.0 351 1272 21 241 194 113 146 53 36 1 12-27 .300 1 777 337 61 .940
Solo Shutouts: WU 3 (Watilo 2, Compton 1); Opp. 2. Combined Shutouts: WU 0; Opp. 0.
2010 NCAA Division III National Statistics Team Rankings (Out of 395)
Individual Rankings
Stolen Bases Per Game Hit By Pitches Per Game Willamette, 2.18 . ..................... 12th Talissa Huntsman, 15/35 (0.43)... 1st Nicole Wallace, 16/40 (0.40)..... 2nd Batting Average Bri Compton, 6/36 (0.17).......... 58th Willamette, .329........................ 45th Walks Per Game Win-Loss Percentage Mica Romero, 32/40 (0.8) ......... 7th Willamette, .700 . ..................... 46th Doubles Per Game Slugging Percentage Mica Romero, 17/40 (0.43)...... 22nd Willamette, .465 . ..................... 54th
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Willamette Results 2010 28-12 Overall Record, 20-8 Northwest Conference (2nd Place) Home: 10-4 Away: 11-5 Neutral: 7-3 Date Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Mar. 6 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 7 Mar. 12 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 20 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 21 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Apr. 3 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 10 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 11 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 18 Apr. 24 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 26
Opponent Result Overall vs. Concordia 5-4 L 0-1 vs. Northwest Christian 7-2 W 1-1 vs. College of Idaho 7-6 W 2-1 vs. British Columbia 5-2 W 3-1 at Puget Sound* 4-3 W 4-1 at Puget Sound* 11-4 W 5-1 at Puget Sound* 7-5 W 6-1 at Puget Sound* 9-7 W 7-1 vs. La Verne 5-1 W 8-1 vs. Cortland State 6-5 W 9-1 vs. Texas-Tyler 5-2 L 9-2 vs. Ramapo 7-3 W 10-2 vs. Cortland State 9-1 L 10-3 vs. St. Thomas (Minn.) 2-1 W 11-3 at Pacific* 5-3 W 12-3 at Pacific* 6-1 W 13-3 at Pacific* 6-5 L 13-4 at Pacific* 9-8 W 14-4 Oregon Tech 8-1 W 15-4 Oregon Tech 8-6 L (8) 15-5 at Lewis & Clark* 13-5 W 16-5 at Lewis & Clark* 12-5 W 17-5 at Lewis & Clark* 15-1 W 18-5 Pacific Lutheran* 9-0 W 19-5 Pacific Lutheran* 3-0 L 19-6 at Lewis & Clark* 13-4 W 20-6 George Fox* 8-4 L 20-7 George Fox* 8-0 W 21-7 George Fox* 7-6 W 22-7 George Fox* 3-2 W 23-7 at Linfield* 4-1 L 23-8 at Linfield* 7-3 L 23-9 at Linfield* 6-2 L 23-10 at Linfield* 8-0 L 23-11 Whitworth* 11-10 W 24-11 Whitworth* 4-1 W 25-11 Whitworth* 5-4 W 26-11 Whitworth* 6-2 W 27-11 Pacific Lutheran* 4-0 W 28-11 Pacific Lutheran* 6-5 L 28-12
NWC — — — — 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 4-0 4-0 4-0 4-0 4-0 4-0 5-0 6-0 6-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 10-1 11-1 11-2 12-2 12-3 13-3 14-3 15-3 15-4 15-5 15-6 15-7 16-7 17-7 18-7 19-7 20-7 20-8
Att. 350 350 350 350 150 150 100 100 127 66 103 55 39 84 200 200 200 200 50 20 43 43 43 40 40 12 65 65 75 75 125 125 115 115 92 92 100 100 40 40
Pitcher (W/L) Talissa Huntsman (L, 0-1) Bri Compton (W, 1-0) Talissa Huntsman (W, 1-1) Alex Watilo (W, 1-0) Alex Watilo (W, 2-0) Bri Compton (W, 2-0) Talissa Huntsman (W, 2-1) Bri Compton (W, 3-0) Alex Watilo (W, 3-0) Talissa Huntsman (W, 3-1) Alex Watilo (L, 3-1) Bri Compton (W, 4-0) Alex Watilo (L, 3-2) Bri Compton (W, 5-0) Bri Compton (W, 6-0) Alex Watilo (W, 4-2) Talissa Huntsman (L, 3-2) Bri Compton (W, 7-0) Alex Watilo (W, 5-2) Talissa Huntsman (L, 3-3) Alex Watilo (W, 6-2) Bri Compton (W, 8-0) Talissa Huntsman (W, 4-3) Bri Compton (W, 9-0) Alex Watilo (L, 6-3) Alex Watilo (W, 7-3) Bri Compton (L, 9-1) Alex Watilo (W, 8-3) Alex Watilo (W, 9-3) Talissa Huntsman (W, 5-3) Bri Compton (L, 9-2) Alex Watilo (L, 9-4) Talissa Huntsman (L, 5-4) Bri Compton (L, 9-3) Bri Compton (W, 10-3) Talissa Huntsman (W, 6-4) Bri Compton (W, 11-3) Talissa Huntsman (W, 7-4) Alex Watilo (W, 10-4) Bri Compton (L, 11-4)
* Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face
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WU Season Records Individual Batting Batting Average (Min. 80 AB) .518 - Nikki Franchi (57-110), 2008 .444 - Marcie Hagen (44-99), 2003 .432 - Khris Looney (51-118), 1991 .429 - Tausha White (42-98), 1993 .427 - Molly Barnes (50-117), 2007 Slugging Pct. (Min. 80 AB) .955 - Nikki Franchi (110 AB), 2008 .809 - Katie Peterson (94 AB), 2008 .709 - Molly Barnes (117 AB), 2007 .661 - Liz Gilgan (121 AB), 2008 .645 - Mica Romero (107 AB), 2010 On-Base Pct. (Min. 80 AB) .588 - Nikki Franchi (110 AB), 2008 .509 - Marcie Hagen (99 AB), 2003 .493 - Mica Romero (107 AB), 2010 .491 - Katie Peterson (94 AB), 2008 .488 - Molly Barnes (110 AB), 2006 Stolen Base Pct. (Min. 10 Att.) 1.000 - Kim Boscacci (16-16), 2004 1.000 - Nicole Wallace (15-15), 2009 1.000 - Maria Ortiz (14-14), 2001 1.000 - Darcy Hertel (12-12), 2000 1.000 - Nikki Franchi (11-11), 2008 1.000 - Cirbi Anthony (11-11), 2007 1.000 - L. Holcomb (11-11), 2006 1.000 - Molly Barnes (10-10), 2006 Games Played 43 - Robyn Rieger, 1992 43 - Shannan Skirvin, 1992 43 - Tausha White, 1992 42 - Five times by four players Games Started 43 - Robyn Rieger, 1992 43 - Shannan Skirvin, 1992 43 - Tausha White, 1992 42 - Jenny Wantland, 1994 42 - Shanon Bertrand, 1992 42 - Jodi Hanauska, 1992
Hits 57 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 53 - Jesscia Barry, 2010 51 - Khris Looney, 1991 50 - Molly Barnes, 2007 48 - Marie Kauffman, 1994 Doubles 17 - Mica Romero, 2010 15 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 12 - Molly Barnes, 2007 12 - Marissa Richards, 2006 12 - Marcie Hagen, 2003 12 - Shannan Skirvin, 1991 Triples 6 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2009 6 - Zenny Chamberlain, 1994 5 - Athena Zeek, 1998 5 - Shannan Skirvin, 1991 4 - Five times Home Runs 10 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 8 - Katie Peterson, 2008 7 - Liz Gilgan, 2008 7 - Marissa Richards, 2008 7 - Molly Barnes, 2007 7 - Geneva Hale, 2007 Runs Batted In 45 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 36 - Mica Romero, 2010 36 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2008 36 - Katie Peterson, 2008 32 - Molly Barnes, 2006 31 - Geneva Hale, 2006 Total Bases 105 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 83 - Molly Barnes, 2007 80 - Liz Gilgan, 2008 76 - Katie Peterson, 2008 71 - Marissa Richards, 2008
Walks 32 - Mica Romero, 2010 21 - Nikki Franchi, 2009 21 - Liz Gilgan, 2005 19 - Cari Schruth, 2005 18 - Marcie Hagen, 2004
Liz (Gilgan) Yandall (‘07, MBA ‘09) tied a WU record with 46 runs in 2008 and set a career record with 125 runs.
Nikki Franchi (‘09) achieved school pitching records for strikeouts in a season (203) and in a career (565).
Hit by Pitches 16 - Nicole Wallace, 2010 15 - Talissa Huntsman, 2010 10 - Nicole Wallace, 2008 9 - Liz Gilgan, 2008 9 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2008 Sacrifice Flies 5 - Nikki Franchi, 2009 3 - Mica Romero, 2010 3 - Marissa Richards, 2008 3 - Molly Barnes, 2004 3 - Marcie Hagen, 2002 3 - Kari Vander Weerd, 2001 Sacrifice Bunts 14 - Genesis Heath, 2000 13 - Meaghan Sussman, 2001 12 - Amy Ferguson, 2000 11 - Cari Schruth, 2006 10 - Nicole Wallace, 2007 Stolen Bases 33 - Sherri Mabie (33-35), 2000 27 - Liz Gilgan (27-32), 2006 24 - Liz Gilgan (24-28), 2008 24 - Liz Gilgan (24-25), 2007 23 - Jamie Taylor (23-26), 2000 Stolen Base Attempts 35 - Sherri Mabie (33-35), 2000 32 - Liz Gilgan (27-32), 2006 28 - Liz Gilgan (24-28), 2008 26 - Jamie Taylor (23-26), 2000 25 - Liz Gilgan (24-25), 2007 25 - Marcie Hagen (21 of 25), 2003
At Bats 145 - Marie Kauffman, 1994 133 - Shannan Bertrand, 1992 129 - Shannon Skirvin, 1992 129 - Jessica Barry, 2010 128 - Patti Bauer, 1991 Runs Scored 46 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 46 - Liz Gilgan, 2008 39 - Liz Gilgan, 2007 36 - Marissa Richards, 2008 33 - Jessica Barry, 2010
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WU Season Records Individual Pitching Earned Run Avg. (Min. 80 IP) 0.72 - Hayley Boston (126.2 IP), 2000 0.80 - Shasta Journey (104.2 IP), 2000 0.98 - Nikki Franchi (121.2 IP), 2009 1.20 - Alex Watilo (105.1 IP), 2009 1.42 - Hayley boston (157.1 IP), 2001 Opp. Batting Ag. (Min. 80 IP) .153 - Nikki Franchi (121.2 IP), 2009 .178 - Hayley Boston (126.2 IP), 2000 .193 - Shasta Journey (104.2 IP), 2000 .198 - Nikki Franchi (147.2 IP), 2008 .219 - Hayley Boston (157.1 IP), 2001 Walks Per Game (Min. 80 IP) 0.80 - Alex Watilo (105.1 IP), 2009 0.92 - Cari Dobes (122.0 IP), 1992 1.05 - Hayley Boston (126.2 IP), 2000 1.14 - Cari Dobes (203.0 IP), 1994 1.47 - Shasta Journey (104.2 IP), 2000 Strikeouts Per Game (Min. 80 IP) 9.62 - Nikki Franchi (147.2 IP), 2008 9.44 - Nikki Franchi (121.2 IP), 2009 8.22 - Nikki Franchi (122.2 IP), 2007 7.11 - Brittney Tachara (82.2 IP), 2006 6.46 - Brittney Tachara (111.2 IP), 2005 Wins 19 - Nikki Franchi (19-4), 2008 16 - Nikki Franchi (16-3), 2009 16 - Cari Dobes (16-13), 1994 13 - Alex Watilo (13-3), 2009 13 - Hayley Boston (13-9), 2002 13 - Tausha White (13-12), 1991 Saves 10 - Brittany Dearing, 2005 6 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 5 - Blair Cuny, 2006 5 - Andrea Teefy, 1999 3 - Three players tied
Appearances 35 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 35 - Cari Dobes, 1994 33 - Hayley Boston, 2001 29 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003 29 - Tausha White, 1992 Games Started 27 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 27 - Cari Dobes, 1994 22 - Shasta Journey, 1999 22 - Andrea Teefy, 1997 22 - Tausha White, 1992 Complete Games 26 - Cari Dobes, 1994 20 - Tausha White, 1991 19 - Andrea Teefy, 1997 18 - Nikki Franchi, 2009 17 - Tausha White, 1990 Solo Shutouts 9 - Nikki Franchi, 2009 7 - Alex Watilo, 2009 5 - Hayley Boston, 2000 4 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 4 - Shasta Journey, 2000 Innings Pitched 203.0 - Cari Dobes, 1994 185.1 - Tausha White, 1991 158.1 - Tausha White, 1992 157.1 - Hayley Boston, 2001 153.1 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 Strikeouts 203 - Nikki Franchi, 2008 164 - Nikki Franchi, 2009 144 - Nikki Franchi, 2007 103 - Brittney Tachara, 2005 90 - Shasta Journey, 1999 Batters Faced 894 - Cari Dobes, 1994
768 - Tausha White, 1991 728 - Andrea Teefy, 1997 699 - Teren Edgecomb, 2004 668 - Tausha White, 1992
Individual Fielding Fielding Percentage (Min. 30 Chances) 1.000 - Alex Watilo, 2010 (3 PO, 51A, 0 E) 1.000 - Marissa Richards, 2009 (151 PO, 6 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Marissa Richards, 2007 (54 PO, 3 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Cari Schruth, 2007 (69 PO, 10 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Meaghan Sussman, 2003 (63 PO, 3 A, 0 E) 1.000 - Heather Adams, 1995 (48 PO, 0 A, 0 E) Most Chances 331 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000 306 - Meaghan Sussman, 2001 302 - Nicole Wallace, 2010 298 - Khris Looney, 1991 287 - Lindsey Braun, 2004 Most Putouts 307 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000 274 - Khris Looney, 1991 273 - Lindsay Braun, 2004 269 - Nicole Wallace, 2010 268 - Meaghan Sussman, 2001 Most Assists 158 - Marcie Hagen, 2004 129 - Marcie Hagen, 2003 126 - Robyn Rieger, 1992 123 - Genesis Heath, 2000 106 - Patti Bauer, 1988
WU Career Records
Individual Batting Batting Average (Min. 200 AB) .423 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 (150-355) .400 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 (165-412) .384 - Sierra Lessel, 2009 (89-232) .366 - Mica Romero, 2009 (75-205) .365 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 (160-438)
Slugging Percentage (Min. 200 AB) .715 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 .605 - Mica Romero, 2009 .549 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 .537 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 .530 - Darcy Hertel, 2000, 2002-03 On-Base Percentage (Min. 200 AB) .499 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 .472 - Mica Romero, 2009 .460 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 .443 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 .442 - Sierra Lessel, 2009-
Stolen Base Percentage (Min. 30 Att.) .914 - Maria Ortiz, 2000-01, 2003-04 (32-35) .905 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 (38-42) .904 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 (66-73) .891 - Sherri Mabie, 2000-03 (57-64) .889 - Tara Jackson, 2002-05 (32-36)
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WU Career Records Individual Batting
Sacrifice flies 7 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 6 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 5 - Marissa Richards, 2006-09 5 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 4 - Mica Romero, 2009 4 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 4 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 4 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04
(Continued) Games Played 147 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 147 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 146 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 143 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 141 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09
Sacrifice Bunts 24 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 20 - Genesis Heath, 1998-01 19 - Jen Hammond, 2001-04 19 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 17 - Four players tied
Games Started 146 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 144 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 144 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 142 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 141 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 Most At Bats 454 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 446 - Patti Bauer, 1988-89, 1991-92 438 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 433 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 414 - Tausha White, 1990-93 Runs Scored 125 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 100 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 94 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 93 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 85 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07
Nicole Wallace (‘10) tied the WU record for games played (147) and set new records for starts (146) and times hit by a pitch (34). During her four years, the Bearcats won the most games in school history with a 102-46 record (.689).
Hits 165 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 160 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 157 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 153 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 150 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09
Runs Batted In 112 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 96 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 90 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 75 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 66 - Mica Romero, 2009-
Doubles 39 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 37 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 36 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 33 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 26 - Marissa Richards, 2006-09
Total Bases 254 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 238 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 235 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 227 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 215 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04
Triples 11 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 11 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92 9 - Zenny Chamberlain, 1994-97 9 - Robyn Blatchford, 1988-91 7 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 7 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 Home Runs 18 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 14 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 12 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 11 - Marissa Richards, 2006-09 11 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08
Walks 54 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 54 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 49 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 49 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 44 - Mica Romero, 2009 44 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 44 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 Hit By Pitch 34 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 21 - Talissa Huntsman, 2009 20 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 19 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 11 - Darcy Hertel, 2000, 02-03
Stolen Bases 92 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 66 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 57 - Sherri Mabie, 2000-03 42 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 39 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07 Stolen Base Attempts 104 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 73 - Marcie Hagen, 2001,04 64 - Sherri Mabie, 2000-03 49 - LaShawna Holcomb, 2006-09 48 - Molly Barnes, 2004-07
Individual Pitching Earned Run Avg. (Min. 100 IP) 1.64 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 2.06 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 2.15 - Tausha White, 1990-93 2.27 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 2.33 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 Wins 50 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 37 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 35 - Tausha White, 1990-93 31 - Cari Dobes, 1994-94 23 - Alex Watilo, 2009Opp. Batting Avg. (Min. 100 IP) .209 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 .218 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 .242 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 .259 - Laura Milne, 2005-06 .260 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 .260 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 Walks Per Game (Min. 100 IP) 0.75 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 1.18 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 1.64 - Alex Watilo, 2009 1.67 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 2.00 - Bri Compton, 2010-
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WU Career Records Individual Pitching
Individual Fielding
(Continued) Strikeouts Per Game (Min. 100 IP) 8.55 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 6.74 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 5.51 - Laura Milne, 2005-06 5.29 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 Saves 12 - Brittany Dearing, 2003-06 9 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 5 - Blair Cuny, 2006 5 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 5 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 5 - Tausha White, 1990-93 Appearances 87 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 85 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 74 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 72 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 66 - Tausha White, 1990-93 Games Started 66 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 63 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 61 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 47 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04 39 - Andrea Teefy, 1979-99 Complete Games 52 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 50 - Tausha White, 1990-93 43 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 37 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 32 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 Solo Shutouts 18 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 11 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 9 - Alex Watilo, 2009 6 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 3 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 3 - Teren Edgecomb, 2003-04
Fielding Percentage (Min. 200 chances) .996 - Marissa Richards, 2006-09 .982 - Cari Schruth, 2004-07 .980 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 .978 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 .978 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 Most Chances 920 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 847 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 755 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 713 - Jodi Hanauska, 1992-95 699 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94
Alex Watilo (Jr., RHP) is fifth in career wins at Willamette after just two seasons. She is 23-7 (.767) overall. Innings Pitched 569.2 - Tausha White, 1990-93 462.1 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 423.0 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 420.0 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 283.1 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99 Strikeouts 565 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 209 - Tausha White, 1990-93 187 - Brittney Tachara, 2005-06 181 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 170 - Shasta Journey, 1999-00 Batters Faced 2,438 - Tausha White, 1990-93 1,969 - Nikki Franchi, 2006-09 1,862 - Cari Dobes, 1992-94 1,793 - Hayley Boston, 2000-03 1,391 - Andrea Teefy, 1997-99
Most Putouts 816 - Meaghan Sussman, 2000-03 705 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 525 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 505 - Marissa Richards, 2006-09 501 - Jodi Hanauska, 1992-95 Most Assists 471 - Marcie Hagen, 2001-04 329 - Robyn Rieger, 1991-94 301 - Genesis Heath, 1998-01 273 - Tausha White, 1990-93 270 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 Most Double Plays Turned 23 - Liz Gilgan, 2005-08 19 - Lindsey Braun, 2004-05 17 - Geneva Hale, 2005-07 16 - Nicole Wallace, 2007-10 16 - Marianne Ward, 2005-07 Caught Opponent Stealing 46 - Athena Zeek, 1995-98 33 - Marie Kauffman, 1994-96 28 - Kari Vander Weerd, 1999-01 23 - Shanon Bertrand, 1991-93 22 - Shannan Skirvin, 1989-92
Some of the most rewarding moments happen on the sidelines. Whether it’s a crowd of hundreds doing “The Wave” or a couple of parents holding a sign, this is the part of any game that hits home for us — people supporting people. In fact, it’s exactly why at American Family, we’re happy and proud to join the cheering section.
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NWC and NCAA Division III
The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth left out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and withdrew in 2009. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted from the NAIA to the NCAA.
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Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has 447 members and is the largest NCAA division. Division III is about following your passions and discovering your potential. The college experience is a time of learning and growth. For student-athletes in Division III, this happens in the classroom, through athletics and, ultimately, by completing an academic degree. The Division III experience provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic environment. Student-athletes can push themselves to excellence. At WU, studentathletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. An emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff focus on the well-being of student-athletes and their overall academic and athletic success.
NWC Softball Standings
2010 Northwest Conference Final Standings
Linfield Willamette Pacific Pacific Lutheran Whitworth Puget Sound George Fox Lewis & Clark
W 27 20 18 17 12 11 7 0
Conference L T Pct RF 1 0 .964 240 8 0 .714 181 10 0 .643 207 11 0 .607 169 16 0 .429 150 17 0 .393 125 21 0 .250 98 28 0 .000 90
RA 65 119 131 117 147 202 209 270
W 42 28 23 23 18 13 13 3
L 7 12 17 15 18 27 27 36
Overall T Pct 0 .857 0 .700 0 .575 0 .605 0 .500 0 .325 0 .325 0 .077
RF 367 241 266 223 208 162 154 133
RA 129 167 182 148 191 280 260 341
Willamette’s All-NWC Selections in 2010 First Team Mica Romero (SS, Infield); Jessica Barry (LF, Outfield); Kelli Snyder (Catcher) Second Team Talissa Huntsman (Utility/DP); Bri Compton (Utility/DP) Honorable Mention Nichole Robertson (RF, Outfield), Alex Watilo (Pitcher), Nicole Wallace (1B, Infield), Susan Krewer (2B, Infield)
Mica Romero batted .355 and ranked seventh in the nation with 32 walks last year.
Kelli Snyder hit .371 in 2010 while earning a .985 fielding percentage on defense.
Jessica Barry led Willamette with a .411 batting average and 33 runs scored in 2010.
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Season Outlook 2011 It has been a simple, yet successful, plan of attack for the Willamette softball team: Run the bases whenever possible and blast a variety of extra-base hits. That strategy has made the Bearcats both a winning and a high-scoring team. Willamette enters 2011 with six straight seasons of 20 or more victories, including 25-11 in 2008, 29-6 in 2009 and 28-12 in 2010. During the past three years, WU has earned a 82-29 (.739) record, averaged 6.4 runs per game and achieved 295 extra-base hits, including 89 home runs. In 2010, Willamette tallied 241 runs in 40 games, while belting 90 extra-base hits, with 56 doubles, 13 triples and 21 homers. Fifteen of the 18 players on last year's team are back this spring, including the top eight hitters and all three pitchers. Jessica Barry (Jr., LF) led the Bearcats last season with a .411 batting average. She also led the team with 33 runs scored. She contributed a team-high six sacrifice bunts and stole 16 bases on 18 attempts.
Susie Krewer hit .304 last season.
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Talissa Huntsman has a .320 career batting average to go with 34 career RBIs.
Catcher Kelli Snyder (So.) batted .371 with 17 runs and 18 RBIs. She achieved a .986 fielding percentage on defense with 127 putouts, 18 assists and just two errors. Mica Romero (Jr., SS) smacked a teamhigh 17 doubles and tied for the team lead with four homers. She hit .355 with a .645 slugging percentage and was 9 for 10 on stolen bases. She led the WU with 32 walks. Center fielder Sierra Lessel (Jr.) added a .352 batting average and was 16 of 19 on stolen bases. She tied Romero for second on the team with 30 runs scored. WU's trio of pitchers combined for 23 complete games and 28 wins. Bri Compton (Sr., RHP) earned an 11-4 record, led the Bearcats with 105 innings pitched and had a 3.47 ERA. She registered a team-high 59 strikeouts. Compton also provided a .339 batting averaged on offense to go with 11 extra-base hits, including three homers. Alex Watillo (Jr., RHP) went 10-4 in the circle. She pitched 99 innings and registered 37 strikeouts. She earned two shutout wins. Watilo owns a career record of 23-7.
Season Outlook 2011 Talissa Huntsman (Jr., UTIL) was 7-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched. She limited foes to a .251 batting average. On offense, Huntsman hit .333 and tied for first on the team with four homers. She was hit by pitches 15 times. Newcomers to the team include Allison Martin (Fr., C), Courtney Galli (Fr., SS) and Kate Schimmel (Fr., SS). WU was picked to finish second in the Northwest Conference Preseason Poll of the league's head coaches. Linfield College, which won the NWC title and was second at the 2010 NCAA Division III National Tournament, was listed first in the poll. Linfield is ranked #1 and Willamette is #20 in the NCAA Division III Preseason Poll from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The Bearcats and the Wildcats will renew their rivalry at WU on April 9-10 in a pair of doubleheaders. The Bearcats open the year on Feb. 20 with two games at the Northwest Cup, set for Hood View Park in Clackamas, Ore. WU will play Oregon Tech and the host Cavaliers from Concordia University (Ore.). Willamette will start NWC action one week later with doubleheaders at the WU Softball Field against Pacific University on
Feb. 26-27. Overall, the Bearcats will play 28 games in conference play. In March, WU will travel to California to take on the University of Redlands, the University of La Verne, Whittier College and Pomona-Pitzer. All eight games will be against NCAA West Region opponents. Head Coach Damian Williams is in his 13th season at Willamette. He has earned a career record of 248-185 (.573), including 145-75 (.659) over the past six years.
Carolyn Cava played in 27 games in 2010, providing WU with speed on the base paths.
Suzannah Von Trapp has stolen 12 bases in her career with the Bearcats.
Alex Watilo achieved a 10-4 record in 2010. She was 7-2 in Northwest Conference games.
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Willamette Administration Dr. M. Lee Pelton
President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure at Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He has been a past chairman of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the swimming liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 6.
Athletics Administrative Staff Dean of Campus Life.................Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep....................... Dr. Kelley Strawn Assistant Athletic Director.....................Judy Gordon Head Athletic Trainer....................Shane Wibel, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer............. Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................ Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.............Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant.......................Leslie Berning
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Aaron Swick . .......... (503) 370-6011 Men’s Basketball Kip Ioane ................ (503) 370-6063 Women’s Basketball Anne Lapray ........... (503) 370-6132 Cross Country/Track & Field Matt McGuirk ........ (503) 370-6898 Football Mark Speckman ..... (503) 375-5350
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Golf (M/W) Noah Horstman...... (971) 285-6600 Rowing (M/W) Susan Parkman........ (503) 370-6655 Men’s Soccer Lloyd Fobi................ (503) 375-5428 Women’s Soccer Hillary Arthur.......... (503) 370-6657 Softball Damian Williams..... (503) 370-6656
Swimming (M/W) Leslie Shevlin .......... (503) 370-6601 Men’s Tennis Toby Krauel............. (503) 370-6841 Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts ........ (503) 370-6804 Volleyball Tom Shoji . .............. (503) 370-6230
WU Athletic Facilities
The Bearcats play home games at the Willamette University Softball Field.
The Willamette University Softball Field is located on the east side of campus. It includes covered dugouts, a team locker room, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The field also has an infield tarp, allowing the Bearcats to play when many other fields are wet or muddy. Overall, the WU Softball Field is a quality facility. The natural grass outfield surface and dirt infield are well-maintained and provide for smooth play throughout the spring. Willamette has a variety of other venues for its intercollegiate athletic teams. John Lewis Field is the home of Willamette baseball. The field is located at Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium and has seating for 1,000 fans. The field is natural grass and stays green nearly year-round due to Oregon’s moderate climate. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located near John Lewis Field. The football stadium is just two blocks from campus, seats 2,400 spectators, features a video scoreboard and has lights for night games. McCulloch Stadium has a FieldTurf playing surface, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. It provides the atmosphere of an old stadium, but with modern conveniences. The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year.
The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. Cone Field House is the home court for the Willamette men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The arena holds 2,500 fans, with plenty of seating on each side of the court. Cone Field House is part of the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight lifting and fitness center, classrooms and locker rooms. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU Natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. The Willamette University soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility next to the Sparks Center. The field is equipped with lights and seats 500 spectators. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets each year. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.
2011 SCHEDUlE feb 20
oregon tech
Portland, oR
1 p.m.
feb 20
Concordia
Portland, oR
3 p.m.
feb 26
Pacific (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
feb 27
Pacific (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
Mar 5
Pacific lutheran (2)*
tacoma, Wa
1 p.m.
Mar 6
Pacific lutheran (2)*
tacoma, Wa
12 p.m.
Mar 12
George fox (2)*
Newberg, oR
12 p.m.
Mar 13
George fox (2)*
Newberg, oR
12 p.m.
Mar 19
Redlands (2)
Redlands, Ca
12 p.m.
Mar 21
la Verne (2)
la Verne, Ca
4 p.m.
Mar 22
Whittier (2)
Whittier, Ca
1 p.m.
Mar 23
Pomona-Pitzer (2)
Claremont, Ca
2 p.m.
Mar 26
Puget Sound (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
Mar 27
Puget Sound (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
apr 2
lewis & Clark (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
apr 3
lewis & Clark (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
apr 9
linfield (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
apr 10
linfield (2)*
Salem, oR
12 p.m.
apr 16
Whitworth (2)*
Spokane, Wa
12 p.m.
apr 17
Whitworth (2)*
Spokane, Wa
12 p.m.
(2) Doubleheader * Northwest Conference games All game times are subject to change
department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics