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2008-2009 SOFTBALL ROSTER
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Alex Byers
 
  Class: Junior

 
 

Position: Outfield
Number: 2
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Acworth, GA
High School: East Paulding

 

Of Note

2008: Played in four games this season.

2007: Played in 12 games as a first-year

Prep: Played for Coach Audra Thomas at East Paulding. Named to All-Region first team as a junior. Played travel ball for Coach Brenda Ferrall with the West Georgia Athletics.

 
     
 
  Courtney Long  
  Class: Sophomore

 
 

Position: Utility
Number: 3
Height: 5-2
Hometown: Nakina, NC
High School: South Columbus

 

Of Note

2008: Named to third team NFCA DIII All-Atlantic Region as an at-large member. Named to USA South All-Tournament team at third base. Recognized as the Pacer Most Improved Player. Led Peace with a .371 batting percentage in 124 at-batts. She led the team with 7 triples and 21 stolen bases.
Prep: Four-year All-Conference and All-County, All-State as a senior, Region 4 Player of the Year and NC 2A Player of the Year; played travel ball for the Rockers under Coach Glenn Rogers.

 
     
 
 
Kristin Crandall
 
  Class: Junior

 
 

Position: OF
Number: 5
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
High School: Southeast Raleigh

 

Of Note

2006: Played in all 40 games with 38 starts. Led with 2 triples on the season. Finished fifth in slugging percentage with .521 and in RBIs with 23.

Prep: Played for Debbie Allen at Southeast Raleigh High School.

 
     
 
 
Amanda Beach
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Second Base
Number: 6
Height: 5-3
Hometown: Garner, NC
High School: Garner

 

Of Note

Prep: Three-year All-Conference recipient under Coach Moe Barbour at Garner High School. Named All-State and All Academic as a senior. Named All-Sophomore. Played for Andy Stewart and the NC Challengers.

 
     
 
 
Morgan Weathington
 
  Class: Sophomore
 
 

Position: Catcher
Number: 7
Height: 5-2
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
High School: Cape Fear

 

Of Note

2008: Named USA South Rookie of the Week in March and to the All-Sportsmanship team at the end of the season. Batted .259 in 54 at-batts and 8 RBIs. Recorded 124 putouts at the plate.
Prep: Four-year All-Conference first team, All-Region for four years, All district for four years, All-State for three years, East Coast All-Region as a junior; played for NC Challengers.

 
     
 
 
Haley Suitt
 
  Class: Sophomore

 
 

Position: Pitcher
Number: 8
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Creedmoor, NC
High School: South Granville

 

Of Note

2008: Appeared in 4 games in the circle before a season ending injury. Recorded 10 strikeouts in 8 innings pitched.
Prep: All-Conference and All-State as a sophomore; played travel ball for NC Challengers.

 
     
 
 
Stephanie Simmons
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Pitcher
Number: 9
Height: 5-4
Hometown: Wilmington, NC
High School: John T. Hoggard

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Coach Colleen St. Ledger at Hoggard High School. Earned All-Conference honors as a senior. Played for Coaches Randy Hutcherson and Tony Wright and the NC Challengers.

 
     
 
 
Megan Massengill
 
  Class: Sophomore

 
 

Position: Second Base
Number: 10
Height: 5-2
Hometown: Clayton, NC
High School: South Johnston

 

Of Note

2008: Played in 23 games primarily as a pinch runner. Scored 10 times during the season.
Prep: Played two years at West Johnston High and two years for Coach Mickey Bridgers at South Johnston High. Played one season for Coach Stamey Taylor and the Harnett Heat.

 
     
 
 
Kristyn Trogdon
 
  Class: Junior

 
 

Position: Catcher/Outfield
Number: 11
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Asheboro, NC
High School: Southwestern Randolph

 

Of Note

2008: Played in 30 games batting .254 in 63 at-batts. Recorded 105 putouts at the plate.
2007: Scored 21 runs in 33 games played, earned 1 triple

Prep: Three-year All-Conference player for Coach Steve Taylor at Southwetern Randolph. Named All-State as a junior and senior. Played travel ball for the Randolph County Knockouts under Coach Ricky Martinez.

 
     
 
  Lindsey Moore  
  Class: Sophomore
 
 

Position: First Base/Outfield
Number: 12
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Clayton, NC
High School: Clayton

 

Of Note

2008: Played in 22 games earning a .235 batting average in 34 at-batts. Recorded 5 RBIs.
Prep: All-Conference for three years, All-Academic for four years; played travel ball for Carolina Lightning under Coach Chris Moore.

 
     
 
  Tiffany DeLeone  
  Class: Senior

 
 

Position: Utility
Number: 13
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Clinton, NC
High School: Clinton

College: Louisburg

 

Of Note

2008: Played in 39 games. Batted .267 with 75 at-batts and 18 RBIs. Earned 31 putouts in the field.

College: NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete, played for the NJCAA Division I National Championship with Louisburg College in 2007
Prep: All-Conference and All-County for four years, Tri-6 Player of the Year in 2003. Offensive MVP in 2004 for Clinton High School.

 
     
 
 
Janna Joyner
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Short Stop
Number: 14
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Wilson, NC
High School: Hunt

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Coach Riley Hurdle at Hunt High School. Earned All-Conference honors as a senior. Named NC Scholar Athlete all four years. Played for Coaches Phillip Jordan and Katie Sullivan and the Wayne County Hurricanes.

 
     
 
  Ashleigh Harris  
  Class: Sophomore

 
 

Position: First Base
Number: 15
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Garner, NC
High School: Garner

 

Of Note

2008: Played in 10 games as a first-year, primarily at third base. Recorded 5 assists.
Prep: All-Conference as a junior, All-Academic as a junior and senior; played travel ball for Caolina Blaze under Coach Ricky Harris.

 
     
 
 
Melissa Williams
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Catcher
Number: 16
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Nashville, NC
High School: Northern Nash

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Greg Tharrington at Northern Nash High School. Earned All-Area and All-Conference honors all four years. Named Player of the Year as a senior.

 
     
 
 
Candice McDanel
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Outfield
Number: 18
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Newton, NC
High School: Fred T. Foard

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Coach Jennifer Cook at Foard High School. Earned All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. Played for Coach Shane Johnson and the Catawba Valley Storm.

 
     
 
 
Tatum Townsend
 
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: Util
Number: 19
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC
High School: Rocky Mount

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Coach Ginger Andrews at Rocky Mount High School. Earned All-Conference honors, named All-Area, and named team Most Valuable Player as a senior. Played for Coach Ricky Suggs and the Wilson Diamonds.

 
     
 
  Kasie Moore  
  Class: Sophomore
 
 

Position: Third Base/Outfield
Number: 20
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Clayton, NC
High School: Clayton

 

Of Note

2008: Named USA South Softball Rookie of the Week in early March. Played in 43 games as a first-year. Finished second highest with 28 Pacer RBIs. Batted .268 in 123 at-batts. Recorded a perfect 8 stolen bases in 8 attempts.
Prep: All-Conference for three years, All-Academic for four years; played travel ball for Carolina Lightning under Coach Chris Moore.

 
     
 
 
Ashley Stansbury
 
  Class: Junior

 
 

Position: Pitcher/Designated Hitter
Number: 21
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Rougemont, NC
High School: Northern Durham

 

Of Note

2008: Named to second team NFCA DIII All-Atlantic Region as a utility player. Named to the USA South All-Conference first team in the utility position. Named USA South Softball Player of the Week in early March. Recognized as Pacer Most Valuable Player. Led team with a .609 slugging percentage during 133 at-batts. Led team with 37 RBIs. Finished first in the circle with a 2.77 ERA in 30 appearances.
2007: All-Conference first team, NFCA All-Region second team, led USA South with 48 RBIs.

Prep: Four-year All-Conference player at Northern Durham for Coach Boo Rigsbee. Conference Player of the Year in 2006. Named to the All-State team in 2006. Played travel ball for the NC Challengers under Coach Niki Dobbins.

 
     
 
  Amanda Rothwell  
  Class: First-Year

 
 

Position: First base
Number: 22
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Durham, NC
High School: Riverside

 

Of Note

Prep: Played for Coach Mac Merritt at Riverside High School. Earned All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. Played first base on the All-State team as a junior. Played for Don Ladd and the Cape Fear Storm.

 
     
 
 
   
 
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