USD Softball 2007

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THE CITY...

San Diego is truly "America's Finest City." A modern me– tropolis (second largest in California) and a popular year– round resort, San Diego spreads from the coast to the desert, including cliffs, mesas, hills, canyons and valleys. San Diego also surrounds one of California's greatest natural harbors which has been a dominant factor in determining the city's history, economy and development.

Meteorologists claim San Diego as the country's only area with perfect climate. This ideal year-round environment posts an average daytime temperature of 70 degrees, with an annual rainfall average of less than 10 inches. Most days are sunny, with humidity generally low, even in the summer. The climate, attractive setting and recreational facilities make San Diego "America's Finest City."

The city has mostly avoided the evils of urban sprawl, which has allowed its downtown to remain vibrant, espe– cially the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego is also home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo as well as Sea World. The city is great for families , but for those without kids, there is a lot to do as well. San Diego is home to a number of military bases , primarily due to its location . In 1941 , after the Pearl Harbor attacks , the U.S. established the headquarters of the Pacific Fleet in San Diego, and the city is now home to the largest air naval station on the west coast.

Petco Park - Home of the Padres Unlike many cities , San Diego 's airport is right next to downtown , increasing its convenience even more. It is hard to believe that San Diego is the nation 's sixth-largest city, it just retains a small town feel. According to Sports Illustrated , "For sheer numbers of participants, diversity of pursuits of involvement, San Diego must rank as the sports fitness capital of the U.S." Sports are a major feature of the San Diego lifestyle. One can sail , swim, surf, scuba dive, snorkel, wind-surf on 70 miles of public beach or golf at any of the over 80 golf courses throughout the county. Balboa Park, a 1, 158-acre recreation and cultural center, offers 25 tennis courts, two gymnasiums , two municipal golf courses, and one of the nation 's finest zoos . Mission Bay Park is a 4,600-acre playground for jogging, fishing, bicycling, tennis, golf, jet skiing and kite flying.

As well as participating in recreational activities, San Diego supports their professional teams -- the NFL Chargers play at Qualcomm Stadium, and the San Diego Padres play at Petco Park. During college football bowl week, San Diego annually hosts the San Diego County Credit Union Poinset– tia Bowl and the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl in late December. During 1998, Qualcomm Stadium hosted the Super Bowl game between Denver and Green Bay; followed by the World Series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. The Super Bowl returned to San Diego in 2003. Whatever sporting activity there is , it's here in San Diego -- the sports capital of the U.S.!

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THE CAMPUS ... The University of San Diego is an independent Catholic institution of higher education . Founded in 1949, USO is located on 180 acres overlooking Mission Bay, San Diego Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus is named Alcala Park and is located just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego. The campus was named after a Spanish village near Madrid -Alcala de Henares. Found– ed by the Greeks as Complutum, the village was later renamed Al Kala (the Castle) by the Moslems. Chris– tians recaptured the village centuries later and founded a university whose buildings became the inspiration for USD's architectural style.

Under the leadership of Mother Rosalie Hill of the So- ciety of the Sacred Heart and Bishop Charles Francis Joan Kroc Peace & Ju st ice Center Buddy of the Diocese of San Diego, the University of San Diego began as separate colleges for men and women. The first classes met in 1952; the School of Law opened its doors in 1954. By the late 1960's it became clear that both colleges would benefit from combining academic resources, and in 1972 the University of San Diego became a single coeducational Catholic university. Now governed by a board of trustees independent from the founding organizations, USO is a Roman Catholic institution that welcomes students, faculty and staff of diverse religions, traditions and remains dedicated to the values originally articulated by Mother Hill and Bishop Buddy. Students choose from more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in academic divisions including the College of Arts and Sciences and the schools of Business Administration, Leadership and Education Sciences, Law and Nursing and Health Science.

The USO campus is regarded as one of the most architecturally unique institutions in the country, featuring major buildings designed in an or– namental 16th century Spanish Renaissance style . Since 1984, USO has completed numerous major construction and expansion projects . In 2000 the Jenny Craig Pavilion, a 5,100-seat athletic center, opened its doors as home to USO basketball and volleyball. Two years ago, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice opened on the west end of campus, and in 2003 the Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology opened . A five-story Spanish Renaissance parking garage (1,100 spaces) was completed in 1998. A landscaped foun– tain plaza was finished in the fall of 1995, connecting the entrances of the lmmaculata and Hughes Administration Center. In 1992, the

university completed the 45,000 square foot Loma Hall, which in– cludes an expanded bookstore, a larger mail center, classrooms and laboratories.

Table of Contents San Diego Profile ....................................................... IFC University Profile ....................................................... 1 Academic Profile........................................................2 Student Life Profile .................................................... 3 Athletic Performance.................................................4 Quick Facts................................................................. 5 Team Photo/Roster ....................................................6 2007 Season Outlook................................................. 7 USD Coaching Staff................................................8-9 Athlete Profiles ................................................... 10-18 Position Breakdown I USD lnvitational..................19 Pacific Coast Softball Conf./USD Honors .............. 20 2006 Statistics & Results ........................................ 21 Year-By-Year Results ..........................................22-24 USD All-Time Roster................................................ 25 USD Record Book............................................... 26-27 USD Administration .................................................28

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THE ACADEMICS ... USO enrolls more than 7,600 students who have a choice of more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs . Admission to USO, whi ch consistently ranks among the top schools in the nation, is highly selective . USO received more than 7,800 applications for approximately 1,100 under– graduate openings in Fall of 2005 . The class of 2009 entered with a GPA of 3.74 and an average SAT score of 1176. USO has earned recogn ition in such publications as the 2006 edition of The Princeton Review annual college guide as being one of the best colleges in the United States. The Princeton Review recently included USO as one of the nation's most socially conscious institutions in its book, Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.

Lecture Hall in the Joan B. Kroc Ctr. USO in 2003, joined the elite company of Phi Beta Kappa , the nations oldest honor society. Nationwide, only about 10 percent of all colleges and universities have Phi Beta Kappa chapters . USO was granted membership to the Mortar Board National Honor Society in 2000. USD Student-Athlete Academic Support The USO Athletic Academic Support Program is designed to promote the academic development of student-athletes. The primary objective is to offer the necessary resources for the academic success of student-athletes as they work to earn their degree. Academic Support Services are designed to enhance the student-athlete's overall collegiate experience and encourage develop– ment and attainment of academic and career goals. All USO student-athletes have access to advising, tutoring and mentoring services . The mentor- ing program, Torero Blue and MenTorero, were redeveloped in 2005 and team a graduate student

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in the counseling program with an athlete who would like to enhance study skills , learn about campus resources , receive guidance on goal development and attainment, and benefit from guided group study. Student-athletes also have access to a quiet area where they can study or work in the computer center. In addition , student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the campus learning centers including the Writing , Math and Logic Centers as well as to take advantage of the resources available to them in the Career Center, Counseling Center and Computer Labs . Sarabeth Pollock begins her second year as the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for the Uni– versity of San Diego. She has worked as a tutor in the Athletic Department since the fall of 2001 . She serves as the academic advisor for all sports except Football and Rowing. Her responsibilities include the supervision of the Study Hall and the administration of the tutoring and mentoring programs . Cur– rently, the Academic Support Program employs over 25 tutors who represent a variety of majors across campus, as well as over 12 mentors who are graduate students pursuing their masters degrees in USD's Counseling Program. The Study Hall and computer lab are open for student-athlete use all year long ; during the semester they are open 60 hours per week and provide a quiet, studious atmosphere to foster academic excellence . Sarabeth graduated from USO in 2002 in the Honors Program, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. She speaks Spanish and French fluently. A 5th generation San Diegan , she resides in Point Loma with her family. In her spare time , Sarabeth enjoys working on her novel that she hopes to have published by the end of the year. Robyn Fortney begins her second year as the Coordinator of Athletic Student Services for USO. She coordinates the CHAMPS/Life Skills program which promotes the personal development of student-athletes. Also, she is an Academic Counselor to Football , Women 's Rowing and Men's Rowing . From nearby Rancho Bernardo, Fortney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a minor in Leadership, from USO in 2002 . She was a four-year member of the USO women's basketball team between Sarabeth Pollock Academic Support

1998-2002, including the 2000 squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In 2004 , she received her Master's Degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco.

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"The USD academic support program provides our student-athletes the resources necessary to successfully balance a challenging academic and athletic schedule . Stude111-athletes have the opportunity to utilize tutors, advising, a quiet environment to study and a computer lab. Academic support offers guid– ance throughout the student-athlete's academic experience at USD- from ji'eshman orientation to gradua-

tion and career preparation." Head Coach Melissa McElvain

STUDENT LIFE ... Student life at the University of San Diego is coordinated through Associated Students , the student-composed governing body of the university. This group of students creates most of the events on campus including dances, barbecues , and special guest speakers, such as Sat– urday Night Live comedian Horatio Sanz. Off-campus excursions have also been sponsored by AS, such as trips to see the Harlem Globetrotters perform at the San Diego Sports Arena and bus trips to Disneyland and the Getty Center in Los Angeles . Through the Office of University Ministry, the strong Catholic tradition of USO is manifested through the student body. UM provides the campus with opportuni– ties to attend and participate in weekly Mass and offers

retreats throughout the semester. Service projects such as Tijuana Spring Breakthrough, a house building project in Tijuana and Baja California , give students the chance to get involved in providing

assistance to those less fortunate . UM also sponsors outreach programs , both on campus and in the local Linda Vista community, including tutoring and mentoring. Campus Recreation offers students a way to destress through fitness classes, such as yoga , kickboxing , and aerobics, and through extracur– ricular classes , including ballroom dancing and massage. Classes in sailing , surfing and scuba r':'-Jfl-- diving allow students to get outside in the beauti– - - ful San Diego weather and learn new activities. The intramural program is an integral part of student life on campus with over two-thirds of the USO community partaking in intramural sports.

Students cheering on the basketball team Sports range from the widely known flag football , basketball, and volleyball to the lesser-known , yet still widely popular, ultimate frisbee and dodgeball. There are more than 65 student organizations on campus , including fraternities, sororities and academic clubs , that are open to the entire USO student body.

Sports Medicine & Athletic Performance Training ...

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USD is committed to providing the best medical care possible for its student-ath– letes. Certified Athletic Trainers, Student Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians directed by Paul C. Murphy, MD work together to provide injury prevention, im– mediate care and rehabilitation.

The 5,000 square-foot Sports Center Weight Room was recently renovated. The Sports Center Weight Room is reserved only for University of San Diego Athletes.

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USO ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION University President ......................... Executive Director of Athletics Senior Associate Director of Athletics Assoc AD/Business Affairs . Assoc AD/Athletic Development ........ Asst Director of Athletic Development Asst AD/Marketing & Promotions .... Assoc AD/Media Relations ...

USO MEDIA RELATIONS Softball Contact Ryan's E-mail ............................ Ryan's Office ... Ryan's Mobile ......... Associate AD/Media Relations

......... Dr. Mary E. Lyons

.. Ryan Mccann ..... rmccann@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4600 x2697 .... (541) 760-6359

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Office Phone ..... Office Fax ......... Press Box Phone Athletic Website ...

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.... Ted Gosen Asst Director of Media Relations ............................ Chris Loucks Media Relations Coordinator/Softball Contact .. Ryan McCann Assoc AD/Athletic Facilities & Operations .. John Martin Asst AD/Facilities & Operations .. Andy Fee Promotions Coordinator . .......... Chris Morales Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support ............. Sarabeth Pollock Coordinator of Athletic Student Services ........ Robyn Fortney Director of Jenny Craig Pavilion ........ .... Josh Lawrence Asst Director of Jenny Craig Pavilion ........................ Brand Cook Athletic Ticket Manager ............................................ Sierra Foster Associate AD/Sports Medicine ............... Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T.,C. Associate Athletic Trainers .................................... Suzi Higgins, Paul Signorelli Assistant Athletic Trainer ....... .............. Wil Filamor USO GENERAL INFORMATION School Name ..................... Location ...................... Year Founded ...................... Enrollment .................... Colors ................................ Affiliation ................... ............. University of San Diego ...... San Diego, CA .... 1949 ...... 7,400

USO SOFTBALL INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Assistant Coach ............................. Assistant Coach. Volunteer Coach .......................... USO Softball Office Phone ........... USO SOFTBALL QUICK FACTS Head Coach..... 2006 Overall (Conf.) Record ...... Letterwinners Ret./Lost............. Starters Returning Starters Lost ...

....... Melissa McElvain (6th season) ....... Jennifer Bridges (4th season) ......... Kim Aggabao (3rd season) ...... Francesca Ramos (2nd season) .... (619) 260-4281

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Underclassmen and Veterans Bring Balance, As USD Reloads for 2007 Entering her sixth season as the skipper of the USO softball team, Melissa McElvain and her staff reached a number of milestones in 2006 and look to better those in 2007. The Toreros have four seniors the team will look to for leadership and direction. Not to mention a strong incoming recruiting class consisting of seven outstanding freshmen , a recipe for success. "I am pleased to have our four seniors [Alicia Massei, Christina Haake, Danielle Treiber, and Virginia Fritsch] as team captains," commented head coach Melissa McElvain . "These individuals have a tremendous work ethic, amazing attitudes, great teamwork and excellent leadership. I am excited to see them lead this team to a successful 2007 season ." The Toreros are looking to build upon the record setting season in 2006, which include 18 Division I wins and ten conference victories. The current seniors hope to jump in confer– ence and compete for the automatic bid to the post season. The Toreros have consecutively improved their overall record the past three years as well as their conference mark since the PCSC began in 2003. Senior Christina Haake finished last season with 2.49 ERA during conference play, pitching four complete games in 29 overall appearances. She recorded two saves in 120.1 innings of work posting 73 strikeouts. Virginia Fritsch returns healthy and ready for the season after battling injury last season . A crucial part of the line up, Fritsch will play a key role behind the plate. She finished last season with 34 starts, hitting .286, posting 14 runs, 20 RBI , and two homeruns. Danielle Treiber is slated to work the infield at second base for USO. Treiber was a key part of the Toreros offense, coming up with base hits at important times during the season . Hitting .266 last season in 23 appearances, she finished with eight runs scored, 11 RBI, and two homeruns. Alicia Massei enters the 2007 season ready to take the field for her final season at first base. Massei fought her way back through injury last season having finished with a .222 batting aver– age in her 35 appearances. She had seven runs scored, 13 RBI and one homerun. The 2007 opponents will step into the box facing some new hurlers in the circle this season . In addition to senior pitcher, Christina Haake, the Toreros gain three new arms from the pitching rubber. Sophomore Katie Jo Nelson transferred to USO after one year at Fresno State. Two freshmen, right-handed pitcher Jennifer Ellenbeck (Poway, California) and left-handed pitcher Jessi Waers (Simi Valley, California) complete the 2007 pitching staff. Beside catcher Virginia Fritsch, will be junior Stacy Compton and freshman Coley Woyak behind the plate. Rounding out the infield include senior Alicia Massei covering first base, senior Danielle Treiber will cover second base, and junior Kathleen Bonja will cover third base. Returning veterans contributing to the infield include juniors Celine Pujol and Stacy Compton , and sophomore Emily Passovoy. Freshman Carey Casciola helping out at shortstop, as well as freshmen transfers Danielle Duhart and Alexa Baldino may find themselves contributing to the middle infield this season . Junior Nichole Valenzuela returns with her rocket arm and will most likely post up in centerfield. Sophomore Katie Burk is likely to cover the area in left field . Also contributing to a solid outfield line-up in a supporting role include sophomores Kaslin Tucker, Kim Milkovich and freshmen Keely Helbock, Danielle Duhart and Alexa Baldino. Prior to the start of conference on March 31 against Loyola Marymount, the Toreros will have to pass the gauntlet of pre-season ball consisting of 30 games; 15 home games and 15 road

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ments; one at UC Riverside and the other at cross-town rival San Diego State. "Our pre-conference schedule is very challenging and will prepare us to compete for the PCSC title and a post season bid," comments McElvain. "Our schedule is also very geo– graphically diverse, fielding teams from ten different states: California, Rhode Island, Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Oregon , New York, Colorado, North Dakota, and Connecticut." Coach McElvain is personally very excited about USD's trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma for a three game series against Oklahoma State, her alma mater. "It will be exciting to coach against the team I played for and show my team where my rural college experience took place," joked McElvain . The Torero's conference opener is on the road on March 31 against Loyola Marymount.

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gram's first ever victory over cross-town rival San Diego State, defeating the Aztecs 2-0 in an extraordinary extra inning game. Another first was the four-game sweep of conference opponent, St. Mary's on April 2-3. McElvain was also instrumental in the Toreros joining the Pacific Coast Softball Conference in 2003. In her time at San Diego, she led the Toreros to two upsets over opponents ranked in the top 25. USO defeated 10th ranked Cal State Fullerton in 2002 and 20th ranked Oregon State in 2003. A 1999 graduate of Oklahoma State, McElvain (formerly Turley) earned All-Big XII honors while playing catcher and second base. She ranks in the Top 20 all-time at OSU in several catego– ries, including games played , hits, total bases, doubles , RBI and

stolen bases . McElvain led the Cowgirls to three post-season appearances and a third place finish in the 1998 Women's College World Series . While at Oklahoma State, she earned All-Big XII academic honors while attaining a Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing. Additionally, she earned the OSU Community Service Contribution Award (1997-98); the NCAA Leadership Award (1998); and was a four-year SAAC Representative, serving as SAAC President in her senior year. More recently, McElvain completed her Master's Degree in Leadership Studies in 2006 from the University of San Diego. No stranger to the USO Athletic Department, prior to her

appointment as softball coach she was Assistant Sports Informa– tion Director for a year-and-a-half. A native San Diegan, McElvain attended nearby Patrick Henry HS. Melissa, her husband Ryan and their daughter Mia reside in San Carlos.

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As the Torero pitching and catching coach, Bridges coached pitcher Gina McFarland and catcher Sara Mason to PCSCAII Conference 2nd Team honors in 2006. Also under the guidance of coach Bridges, pitcher Erin Harmonson reached No. 4 on USD's all-time career strikeout list, with 239 K's. While also coaching Torero infielders, Bridges has coached 7 infielders to PCSC All Conference honors over the past four seasons. Most recently in 2006, two infielders earned PCSC 1st Team All-Conference honors, Kathleen Bonja (third base) and Marissa Merchain (first base).

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The Toreros offensive production has also steadily improved since Bridges joined the staff. She played an integral role leading the 2006 squad to the program's highest batting averaging in USO history since 1998 (.296 average). USO improved in virtually every offensive category from 2005 to 2006, including batting average, runs, hits, doubles, triples, homeruns, RBI, total bases, slugging percentage, walks and on base percentage. Bridges also contributes and is vital to the success of other aspects of the team such as recruiting, scheduling, fundraising and alumni relations. She is also the Camps Coordinator for USO and has assisted in a number of other summer camps, including the University of Texas. A 2001 USO graduate, Bridges played catcher, third base and first base for the Torero softball program. From 1999-2001, Bridges led the Toreros to 97 victories in her stellar career. Including USD's record season of 44 wins in 1999. Bridges earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, along with a minor in Business Administration. She then went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University in 2003. Her previous coaching experience includes assisting the softball programs at the University of San Diego High School and Whittier College. She attended St. Joseph's High School and is from Downey, California in the Los Angeles County area.

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Francesca Ramos stepped up her role from player to volunteer coach for the Toreros in 2006. A Favorite Midnight Snack: graduate of USO in May 2005, she majored in Sociology and minored in Leadership &American Rocky Road Ice Cream Humanics. She finished with a career 110 appearances with 69 starts, 127 at bats and 18 runs Most Prized Possession: for San Diego. The cross on my necklace Alocal from San Diego, she works mainly with the outfield and was responsible for developing an One thing I always pack for road trips: extensive throwing improvement program for the athletes she is responsible for. Ramos attended Airbom & Hand wanners Point Loma High School where she played four years of varsity softball and she played for American What people don't know about me: Pastime 18 Gold for her travel ball career. / don't like/eat chicken.

Currently, Ramos is working for the Department of Defense in the Navy's Human Resource office. As the Personnel Management Pre-Game Ritual: Advisor, Ramos is responsible for providing advisory services for the Navy as well as assistance on the processes and procedures Pitch pre-game bunts of performance management systems. She is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Leadership Studies at USO.

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Noteworthy: Tied for No. 8 spot in career homeruns with five . President of the Student Athlete Advisory Council. 2006: Played in 23 and started in 20 games... Had a slugging percentage of .422, 17 hits w ith 11 RBI's, four doubles and two home runs, one of which was the game winner against San Jose State. 2005: Appeared in 32 games and started in 24 games for the Toreros ... Two hits, two runs and one RBI against St. Joh.n's (2- 27-05) ... Seven-game hit streak (10-22) and three homeruns to finish the 2005 season ... Last game v. Santa Clara went 3-for-4, two homers and seven RBI.

Bom (Date, City, St): August 15, 1985, Fullerton, CA Parents:

Dan & Cindy Treiber Major/Minor: Biology I Chemistry Why You Chose USD:

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What people don't know about me: I want to be a foster mom Someone famous you are most similar to & why: Janis Joplin because I am a hippie and a rockstar Favorite Movie: Dazed and Confused Favorite Book: Where the Wild Things Are Best Athletic Moment/Highlight: Hitting the game winning homerun at UCR with my family watching

. 2004: Played in six games with a start against LMU (4-18-04) ... h~d a pmch-h1t RBI smgle against Central Connecticut (3-19-04) in her first collegiate at bat. High Scho_ol: Graduated frnm Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California ... senior year was team captam and Best Offensive award for team that won Serra League championship and advanced to quarterfmals of CIF ... also lettered her junior year when team won league title and advanced to semifinals of CIF. Coach McElvain on Danielle: I love the enthusiasm Danielle brings to our team. She is a tremendous athlete & an extremely hard worker, both key elements for success. Her efforts w ill pay dividends for a successful senior season. . .

Dream Job: Pediatric Oncoloaist

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Noteworthy: Is No. 6 all time for strike outs with 184 career K's and had led the team in strike outs during conference with 36. 2006: Appeared in 29 games with a team high 19 starts... Pitched a team high 120.l innings. Finished with a PCSC ERA of 2.49 with 73 strikeouts in 19 starts. 2005: Started 15 games appearing in 25 ... pitched a total of 105.2 innings, mo_st of any Torero pitcher ... pitched eight complete games ... finished the season with a 2.12 ERA ... Recorded seven wins against UC Riverside, SDSU, James Madison, Longwood, St. Mary's, and PSU.

Bom (Date, City, St): March 2, 1985, Long Beach, CA Parents: Chris & Rita Haake Major/Minor:

Business Administration Why You Chose USD:

Location, Education, And The Softball Program Since coming to USD, I have learned: That if you wait long enough, the tram will come. Favorite Book: Pride & Prejudice Favorite Midnight Snack: French fries with Ranch Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy What people don't know about me: I've never played in the snow! Favorite Historical Moment: 1980 U.S. Olym– pic Hockey Team winning the Gold Medal for the 1st time in U.S. History. It gave America its pride back.

2004: Appeared in 19 games with 12 starts ... pitched 79.2 innings with a 3.34 ERA ... had three complete games with a two-hit shutout_against Redlands (2-14-04) ... recorded a save against LMU (4-18-04) .. . two hits agamst UC Riverside (3-6-04) ... stole a base and scored two runs against UC San Diego (2-1-04). High School: Graduated from Dos Pueblos where she was a 4-year letter winner and two-time team MVP ... career pitching record of 51-13 and 0.47 ERA; also totaled career batting average of .406 ... 2003 1st Team All-CIF ... 3-time Santa Barbara Round Table Softball Athlete of the Year ... 2003 Gatorade Player of the Year ... 2003 Cox Comm./ ESPN2 Scholarship Award. Coach McE!vain on Christina: Haake always gives everything she has from the pitching circle when you hand her the game ball. Her reliability has been invaluable throughout her career. As a veteran pitcher, she brmgs experience and leadership to a young pitching staff.

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2006: Played in 41 and started in 34 games... Finished with a .286 batting average and a perfect fielding percentage (1.000). 2-for-3 against cross-town rival UCSD with one homer, two runs scored, and two RBI. 2005: Medical red-shirt during her 2005 season due to injury. 2004: Started 36 of 37 games at Harvard ... Two-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week ... Tied for second on the team with eight doubles and led the Crimson with fi ve home runs ... Nine multiple-hit games and seven multiple-RBI outings. High School: Three sport athlete playing basketball, softball and volleyball at Los Gatos High School ... Chosen captian of her basketball and softball teams as a senior ... 2003 first-team

Som (Date, City, St): March 12, 1985, Oakland, CA Parents: Frank & Eileen Fritsch Major/Minor: Biology I Chemistry Why You Chose USD: Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Midnight Snack: Diet Coke My Hero Growing Up: Ted Williams Favorite Pro Sports Team: Boston Red Sox Dream Job:

Small School Atmosphere, Location, and Academics

All-State ... Three-time first-team All-League selection ... Named offensive MVP in 2002 and 2003 ... Led the League in triples, home runs, stolen bases, slugging percentage and on-base percentage ... Golden State Scholar Athlete in 2002 and 2003 Golden. Coach McElvain on Virginia: Virginia is an impact player who is capable of making game changing plays.... such as throwing out a runner from behind the plate, blocking a ball in the dirt, or coming up with a clutch hit. I wish she would have been a part of our program for her entire collegiate career, but we're fortunate to have had her these last two years.

Veterinarian

BA .286 .306 .296

AB 91 108 199

RBI 20 26 46

H 26 33 59

HR 2 5 7

R 14 17 31

3B I 0 1

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Noteworthy: Hit a homerun against Saint Mary's on April 14. 2006: Played in 35 and started 29 games fo r USO... Had one home run and 13 RBI's... Had an impressive on-base percentage (.417) and fielding percentage (.988). 2005: Started all 42 games for the Toreros ... Hit .254 with three doubles, five runs scored, and 11 RBI ... Team high 302 putouts on defense ... Went 2-for-2 against James Madison (3-11-05) with one run and one RBI ... Went 2-for-3 against Sacramento St. (4- 9-05) with one run and one RBI ... had multiple three-game and four-game hit streaks through out the season.

Born (Date, City, St):

May 14, 1985, Whittier, CA Parents: Brando & Erin Massei Major/Minor:

Business Administration Why You Chose USD: Location And The Size Since coming to USD, I have learned: Patience Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers Favorite Midnight Snack: Peanut butter & jelly sandwich Best advice I ever received: Carpe Diem Best Athletic Moment/Highlight: 2-Run Home– run vs. Cal State Fullerton because my dad was there to see it. Favorite Historical Moment: Boston Tea Partv

2004: Started 48 of49 games played ... hit .237 with four doubles and a triple ... drove in 16 runs, while scoring 13 times ... 3-for-4 w ith three RBI against UC Riverside (3-13-04) ... went 6-forlO in three-game series aga inst LMU . drove in multiple runs in four different games. High School: Graduated from Ayala HS where she was a four-time All-Sierra League performer senior year was top hitter and Best Offense Award ... junior year earned Slugger Award and was All– Inland Valley ... sophomore year won Coaches Award ... freshman yea r was Rookie of the Year ... also p layed for California Lite with Kathleen Bonja. Coach McElvain on Alicia: Ali is one of the most determined athletes I have ever come across. She has such an incredible d rive & focus, that she's unstoppable. Her determination will help her accomplish what she sets out for on the field & in life. She's a fun player to coach, the type that would actually run through a wall if you asked her to.

BA .222 .254 .237 .238

RBI 13

AB 72 118 131 321

R 7 5

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2006: Recorded two starts for the Toreros in 2006 against Quinn ipiac and Santa Clara. Played in 11 and started in two games for USD.. 2005: Made one start in four appearances .. . Wen t 1-for-2 against UC Riverside (2-25-05) with one RBI in the 4-0 win. High School: Prepped at Foothill High School ... earned First Team All-East Bay Athletic League honors while leading Foothill to a league ch ampionship and North Coast Section semifinals appearance ... named to the All-EBAL Second Team both her junior and sophomore seasons ... also lettered in basketball ... p layed for the West Bay Nuggets club team

Born (Date, City, St): July 21, 1986 Mountain View, CA Parents: Tom & Kathy Compton Major/Minor: Business/Spanish Why You Chose USD: Seemed Like The Right Place To Be Favorite Pro Athlete: Miguel Tejada Favorite Movie:

with Celine Pujol. Coach McElvain on Stacy: Stacy has really stepped up her game this year. She has a great work ethic and continuously pushes herself. She is expected to contribu te to the ba ttery as well as provide depth at first base.

Love Actually Favorite Midnight Snack: Popcorn Hobbies:

Taking pictures and reading Best advice I ever received: Believe in yourself. Favorite Type of Music orArtist: George Straight

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Noteworthy: Was USD's represeta tive for the NCAA Nationa l Leadership conference in Florida ... Was Fresno Sta te First Team All-Tournament in 2006. 2006: Played in 46 and started 45 games... Had 34 hits w ith one trip le and 12 runs... Scored 18 times an d had four steals. Hit 2-for-3 against Portland State on April 30, 2006 tallying a triple and a run scored.

Bom (Date, City, St): March 22, 1986 West Covina, CA Parents: Martha & Victor Valenzuela Major/Minor: Theatre Arts I Communications Why You Chose USD: It's Close To Home And The Green Grass On Cam– pus. Favorite Midnight Snack: Rose's Donuts Best advice I ever received: "Don't cheat yourself. " - my brother Eric Best Athletic Moment/Highlight: Signing my letter of intent to USO Are you superstitious? If so, in what way?: Yes, I never stand in the on-deck circle. Dream Job: Special effects makeup artist Someone famous you are most similar to & why?: Amanda Bynes. She's silly.

2005: Had 28 starts in 37 appearences for San Diego ... had a four-game streak recording one hit and a three-game streak recording two hits ... Scored five runs in the three game series against St. Mary's ... Went 2-for-2 with two runs in the first game of the series (4-2-05) ... three RBI on one hit and one stolen base against San ta Clara in the fina l series of the season.

High School: Four-year varsity starter at Bishop Ama t Memorial High School where she was teammates with Ka thleen Bonja ... named team captain, 2nd TeamAll-Sierra League and Defensive Player of the Yea r while leading her team to the ClF Division I Quarterfinals in 2004 ... earned the Coaches' Award and second-team All-Sierra Leagu e Honors her junior season .. . sophomore year was named second-team All-Del Rey League .. . was team captain and hit .423 for the Santa Fe Springs Rebels club team. Coach McElvain on N ichole: Nie brings great instincts, knowledge and experience to the outfield. She has made great offensive strides and improved her approach at the plate. She always p lays the game with tremendous passion H 34 17 51 RBI 12 8 20 2B 8 0 8 3B I 0 l HR 0 0 0 BA .245 .189 .217

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2006: Scored five runs for San Diego in 2006 as USD's top pinch runner. 2005: Appeared in seven games as a freshman and recorded one start against St. John's (2-27-05) at shortstop ... recorded two put-outs in her start against St. John's. High School: Played at San Ramon Valley High School ... co-captain her senior season, earning the Gold Glove Award in the 2004 Livermore Stampede Tournament ... named All– East Bay Athletic League and Queen of the Mountain All– Tournament her junior year ... Helped San Ramon Valley wm three straight EBALChampionships (2001-2003) ... teammates with Torero Stacy Compton on the West Bay Nuggets travel team. .

Born (Date, City, St): March 16, 1986, Castro Valley, CA Parents: Cesar & Edcelyn Pujol Major/Minor: Business Administration I Communication Why You Chose USD: .. I Love San Diego And The Chance To Play D1v1- sion I Softball Favorite Book:

Goodnight Moon Favorite Movie: Mean Girls

. . Coach McElvain on Celine: Celine provides d epth for our team at middle mt1eld, at the plate and on the base paths. She is an experienced player who will contnbute the team s success ma vanety of ways.

What people don't know about me: I've seen every episode of Friends Favorite Historical Moment: Woodstock Favorite Type ofMusic or Artist: Modest Mouse

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Noteworthy: 2006 PCSC First Team All-Conference and holds single season record for doubles with 14 recorded in 2005. 2006: Started all 46 games for USD. .. Led team in batting average (.344), hits (53) and home runs (3) ... Had a fi elding percentage of .973 ... Named Team Best Defensive Player. 2005: PCSC Honorable Mention ... Appea red m 42 games starting in 41 ... Twice went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI Qames Madison 2-12-05, LMU 3-20-05) ... Twice went 2-for-4 with one run and two RBI (Chaminade 3-22-05, St. Mary's 4- 3-05) ... First in doubles w ith 14 ... First in hits (48) ... First in batting average (.336) ... Second in slugging percentage (.461)

Som (Date, City, St): February 22, 1986, Arcadia, CA Parents: Ed Bonja & Laurie Gallegos Major/Minor: Sociology Why You Chose USD:

Softball, Good School, Good Location Since coming to USD, I have learned: Time management Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Favorite Sport Other than Softball: Volleyball My Hero Growing Up: MyMom Best Athletic Moment/Highlight: 3 Homeruns on my birthday Dream Job: Physical Therapist

... Second in runs scored (16) ... Second in RBI (14). High School: Three-time first-team All-League member from Bishop Amat Memorial High School. teammate of Nichole Valenzuela ... hit .474 her seruor season, earnmg Second Team All-CIF, First Team All-Area and Team MVP honors ... also named Team MVP after hitting .380 her junior year ... earned Best Offensive Player award as a sophomore ... also lettered in volleyball ... played for California Lite club with teammate Alicia Massei ... played in China her freshman year as a representative of the Junior Olympic team. . . . . . . Coach McElvain on Kathleen: Kath is a phenomenal athlete with a great competitive spmt. She 1s a complete hitter and plays a very solid third base. Kath leads by example and can spark the team at any time with a big defensive play or clutch hit.

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H 53 48 101

GP-GS 46-46 42-41 88-87

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AB 154 143 297

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