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USO GENERAL INFORMATION Location ..........................................................................................San Diego, CA Founded ...........................................................................................................1949 Enrollment .......................................................................................................7,800 President .............................................................................. Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D. Executive Director of Athletics ........................................................ Ky Snyder Senior Associate Athletics Director .......................................... Mike Matoso Assoc. AD/Business Affairs ...............................................................DanYourg Assoc. AD/ Senior Women'sAdministrator .............................Shaney Fink Assoc. AD/Athletic Development ............................................Brian Fogarty Assoc. AD for Marketing & Sponsorship ............................... Steve Becvar Assoc. AD for Facilities &Operations .............................................. Andy Fee Asst. Director of Athletics for Development ............................ Kara Smith Head Athletic Trainer .....................................................Carolyn Greer, A.T., C. Associate Athletic Trainer ......................................................... Paul Signorelli Assistant Athletic Trainer ...................................Joe Parry, Eli Bisnett-Cobb Director of Athletic Performance Training ................... Stephane Rochet USO SOFTBALL QUICK FACTS Affiliation ......................................................................................NCAA Division I Nickname .....................................................................................................Toreros School Colors .............................................................Torero Blue, Navy, White Athletic Dept. Phone .................................................................(619) 260-4803 Athletic Dept. Fax................................................................ (619) 260-2213 2008 Overall (Conf.) Record ................................................. 16-40 (3-17) Letterwi nnersRet./Lost .......................................................................... 13/4 Starters Returning ..................................................................9 (S Pas, 4 Pit) Starters Lost........................................................................................ 3 (3 Pas) Conference ....................................Pacific Coast Softball Conf. (PCSC) Home Field .................................................USD Softball Complex (375) USO SOFTBALL INFORMATION Head Coach ............................................. Melissa McElvain (8th season) Assistant Coach ............................................Kim Aggabao (5th season) Volunteer Coach .................................. Francesca Ramos (4th season) Pitching Coach ......................................... Erin Harmonson (1st season) USD Softball Office Phone .............................................. (619) 260-4281 USO MEDIA RELATIONS Softball Contact ....................................................................... Ryan McCann Ryan's E-mail ........................................................ rmccann@sandiego.edu Ryan's Office ..........................................................................(619) 260-2323 Ryan's Mobile ..........................................................................(619) 980-6838 Associate AD/Media Relations ........................................................Ted Gosen Office Phone............................................................................(619) 260-4745 Office Fax ..................................................................................(619) 260-2990 Athletic Website ........................................................www.usdtoreros.com

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2009 University of San Diego Softball

Back Row (1-r): Alyssa Luna, Taylor Hensley, Asst. Coach Francesca Ramos, Head Coach Melissa McElvain, Asst. Coach Kim Aggabao, Lindsey Fleet, Katie Jo Nelson Middle Row (1-r): Jessi Waers, Kaitlin Healy, Cathy Wineinger, Jennifer Ellenbeck, Kasiin Tucker, Alyssa Schott, Carey Casciola, Taryn Keenan Front Row (1-r): Taylor Law rence, Danielle Duhart, Megan Walsh, Keely Helbock, Celeste Soto, Kristen Gensler No. Name Position{sl Height Year Hometown 1 Keely Helbock Outfield 5-3 JR Woodinville, WA 2 Danielle Duhart Outfield 5-3 JR Santa Clarita, CA 3 Kristen Gensler Outfield 5-5 so Goleta, CA 4 Kaitlin Healy Pitcher 5-7 FR West Hills, CA 5 Taylor Lawrence Outfield/ Utility 5-4 JR Las Vegas, NV 6 Jennifer Ellenbeck Pitcher 5-8 JR Poway, CA 7 Megan Walsh 8 Carey Casciola 9 Cathy Wineinger 11 Taylor Hensley 12 Kaslin Tucker 15 Lindsey Fleet 16 Alyssa Luna 17 Alyssa Schott 18 Celeste Soto 19 Jessi Waers 24 Taryn Keenan 25 Katie Jo Nelson Infield 5-5 so Portland, OR Shortstop 5-6 JR San Luis Obispo, CA Infield 5-6 FR San Jose, CA Catcher 5-9 FR San Diego, CA Outfield 5-8 SR Moorpark, CA First Base 5-11 SR San Diego, CA Pitcher 5-9 JR Fresno, CA Outfield 5-6 so San Diego, CA Third Base 5-5 so Clovis, CA Pitcher 5-5 JR Simi Valley, CA Catcher/Outfield 5-5 so Ca rlsbad, CA Pitcher 5-5 RS JR Oceanside, CA High School Woodinville HS William S. Hart HS Dos Pueblos HS El Camino HS Palo Verde HS Poway HS Central Catholic HS San Luis Obispo HS Archbishop Mitty HS Patrick Henry HS Oaks Christian HS University City HS Hoover HS Mt. Carmel HS Buchanan HS Royal HS La Costa Canyon HS Rancho Buena Vista HS

Coaches Head Coach: Assistant Coaches:

Melissa McElvain (8th Season, Oklahoma State University '99) Kim Aggabao (5th Season, UC San Diego '04) Francesca Ramos (4th Season, University of San Diego 'OS) Erin Harmonson (1st Season, University of San Diego '06)

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The University of San Diego softball Covering the infield throughout the team gears up for their 30th year of softball season will be Celeste Soto, Carey Casciola, in 2009. USO wrapped up last year's cam- Cathy Wineinger, Lindsey Fleet, and Megan paign with academic national recognition Walsh. In the outfield will be Danielle Du– from the NCAA. This year's squad is ready hart, Keely Helbock, Kaslin Tucker, Kristen for the season ahead with another strong Gensler,Taylor Lawrence, and Alyssa Schott. group of incoming recruits while a new ad- Behind the plate will be Taylor Hensley and dition to the coaching staff brings promise Taryn Keenan. Appearing in the pitchers to the pitching circle. circle will be Jennifer Ellenbeck, Katie Jo "This year's team has a great attitude Nelson, Alyssa Luna, Jessi Waers, and Kaitlin and chemistry," said head coach Melissa Healy. McElvain. "They can't wait to take the field McElvain also made an addition to her on opening day:' coaching staff bringing Erin Harmonson The 2008 season wrapped up with the on board, a 2006 USO alum, as the pitch– softball team receiving national recognition ing coach for the Toreros. Harmonson, a by the NCAA as one of 29 Division I softball native San Diegan, appeared in 90 games teams earning high multi-year Academic as a pitcher for the Toreros and made 64 Progress Rate scores. USO was in the top starts. Throughout her career, she recorded 10 percent in the nation in order to receive 23 wins and struck out a total of 239 batters this award. in 385 plus innings of work. She finished That announcement was followed by the her career in seven different career record Pacific Coast Softball Conference All-Confer- categories including innings pitched and ence and Honor Roll awards. Junior Lindsey strikeouts. Fleet earned All PCSC Second Team honors "My coaching staff is tremendous;' said at first base along with senior teammate McElvain. "Hard-working, experienced, en– Kathleen Bonja for her play at third base. ergetic. The staff is very cohesive. This is the Sophomores Carey Casciola and Jennifer fifth year Kim and I have been coaching to– Ellenbeck earned honorable mention hon- gether. Francesca (2005 graduate) and Erin ors for their season performance. Seniors (2006 graduate) are both alums that played Kathleen Bonja and Celine Pujol were PCSC for me so they know our system well:' Commissioners Honor Roll recipients for TheToreros open the 2009 campaign on academic performance. Sophomore Jen- the road at the UC Riverside A-Ten Construc– nifer Ellenbeck, and freshmen Taryn Keenan tion Invitational. They will be one of four and Megan Walsh also made it onto the list teams including Colorado State, University for USO. ofTulsa, and host UC Riverside competing in The Toreros had a number of highlights four games between February 13-15. in 2008. Including a 6-4 victory over No. 17 "Our 2009 spring schedule is challenging ranked San Diego State on March 7 at the and exciting. Our fans will have a great op– Diamond Devil Classic in Arizona. Nine op- portunity to see the Toreros compete versus ponents USO faced last season advanced quality programs and opponents:' to regional 's. The Toreros set a number of San Diego returns home for the USO team overall marks including a new high Invitational tournament hosting Boise State, of 22 homeruns and overall hits with 376 Colorado State, and Long Beach State on to name a couple. February 20-22. San Diego lost four seniors at the end of TheToreros will travel to San Diego State last season (Kathleen Bonja, Stacy Compton, on February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in one of two Celine Pujol, and Nichole Valenzuela). McEI- games scheduled this season before the vain and her coaching staff have brought start of the San Diego Classic I tournament in three freshmen this year: Kaitlin Healy, co-hosted by SDSU and USO which will be Taylor Hensley, and Cathy Wineinger. The on February 27-March 1. The nine-team roster consists of two seniors, eight juniors, tournament will be split up with the Aztecs five sophomores, and three freshmen for a hosting 13 games and USO hosting eight total of 18 players. games.The Toreros will face Colorado State, "We're seeing leadership from all classes University of Utah, UC Davis, University of and as a result this team has already dem- Missouri, and regional rival UCLA. onstrated cohesion, communication, and TheToreros break from tournament play togetherness:' for adoubleheader against Miami University

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of Ohio at home followed by a doubleheader at UC Santa Barbara. The San Diego Classic II will be next for USD as the Aztecs and the Toreros bring in nine teams from across the country. The Toreros will play in five of the 14 games at the USD Softball Compl ex scheduled for March 12-15. The Toreros open up the tournament against University of Connecticut in the Thursday night cap, followed by the 7pm game on Friday against Iowa State University. They have the evening twin bill on Saturday against McElvain's alma mater Oklahoma State University at 4:30 p.m. and Quinnipiac at 7:30 p.m., and wrap up the weekend with a 2:00 p.m. match-up against Northern Colorado. With no other tournaments to participate in, and three weeks before conference play, the Toreros have scheduled a single game against Texas Tech on March 18, and a doubleheader against Univer– sity of North Dakota on March 19, UC San Diego in La Jolla on March 22, and Cal State San Marcos on March 27. On April 1, the Toreros square off against the Aztecs for a single game at home scheduled for 6:00 p.m. for the second and final meeting of the season between these two teams. USD will open up PCSC play on April 4-5 when they travel to Sacramento State.They return to the confines of the USD Softball Complex to host Port– land State University the following weekend. The coaching staff decided to add a mid-week double– header against Cal State Bakersfield on April 15. San Diego wi ll hit the road for two weeks when they face Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles on April 18- 19, and Santa Clara in the Bay Area on April 25-26. San Diego wraps up their 2009 campaign at home against PCSC opponent Saint Mary's on May 2-3.

Fun facts about the 2009 Softball season • 54 Total Games • Six 2009 opponents appeared in 2008 NCAA Regionals (Sacramento St., UCLA, San Diego St., Long Beach St., Missouri,Tulsa) • 3 of which made it to super regional (UCLA, 2nd place TexasA&M, National Champion Arizona St.) • 1of which (UCLA) made it to WCWS • 12different states represented on 2009 schedule (California,Oklahoma,Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Missouri, Ohio, Connecticut, Iowa, Texas, North Dakota, Oregon) • 2 states have two opponents we face: UConn &Quinnipiac, Colorado St &N. Colorado

• 33 home games • 21 away games

• 2 PCSC home series • 3 PCSC road series •Opponents by conference - Big XII: Oklahoma St., Missouri,Texas Tech, Iowa St., - Big East: Connecticut, - Big West: Long Beach St., UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, - Conference USA: Tulsa,

- California Collegiate AthleticAssociate: UC San Diego - Independent: Northern Colorado, Cal State Bakersfield - Mid-American: Miami (Ohio), - Mountain West: San Diego St., Utah, Colorado St. - Northeast: Quinnipiac - Pac-10: UCLA - Pacific Coast Softball: Loyola Marymount, Portland St., Sacramento St., Saint Mary's, Santa Clara - Summit League: University of North Dakota - Western Athletic Conference: Boise St.

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Juniors:Taylor Lawrence, Danielle Duhart, Alyssa Luna, Carey Casciola, Jennifer Ellenbeck, Jessi Waers, Keely Helbock

Above (1-r) Seniors: Kaslin Tucker, Lindsey Fleet, and Katie Jo Nelson (RS JR)

Right (1-r) Freshmen: Kaitlin Healy, Taylor Hensley, Cathy Wineinger

Loyola Marymount PCSC Announces Expansion With Six Schools Set To Join Conference PORTLAND.Ore. - The Pacific Coast Softball Conference has extended invitations for conference membership to six schools: California State University Bakersfield, Idaho State University, University of Northern Colorado, Seattle University, Utah Valley University and Weber State University, PCSC Commissioner Wendy Guthrie announced in Fall of 2008. All six schools accepted their bids and will begin competing in the PCSC in 2010, joining charter members Loyola Marymount, Portland State, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, San Diego and Santa Clara to raise the conference's membership to 12 schools. "Really the most positive thing it does for us is it protects our conference;' commented head coach Melissa McElvain. "It adds a higher level of competition for us and we know that we're protected long term as avery strong competitive conference in different regions:' Starting with the 2010 season, the PCSC will split into two divisions, the Coastal and Mountain. The division winnerswill meet in a best-of-three championship series to determine the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The Coastal Division will consist of the sixCalifornia-based schools, Cal State Bakersfield, Loyola Marymount, Sacramento State, Saint Mary's, San Diego and Santa Clara. Idaho State, Northern Colorado, Portland State, Seattle, Utah Valley and Weber State will form the Mountain Division. ~ "We are delighted to welcome California State University, Bakersfield, Idaho State University, University of Northern Colorado, Seattle University, Utah Valley University, and Weber StateUniversity as members of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference;'Guthrie said."At the forefront of this demion, ,. is the desire to increase opportunities for student-athletes and contribute to the development of NCAA Division I softball. The addition of aconfer– Portland ence championship series will enhance the student-athlete experience and heighten the visibility of the league. This is an intentional and strategic State step toward positioning the conference for sustainability and growth:' Cal State Bakersfield is in its third year of a five-year transition period from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I membership. The Roadrunners will become a full NCAA Division I member in the 2010-11 academic year. The Roadrunnerswere 22-25 this past season playing as a NCAA Division I Independent. In its final season at the NCAA Division II level in 2006, Cal State Bakersfield finished fourth in the nation. Idaho State resurrected softball for the 2007 season, after sponsoring the sport from 1976-1983. Northern Colorado is currently competing as a NCAA Division I Independent. The Bears are members of the Big Sky Conference in other sports, along with current PCSC members Portland State and Sacramento State, and future membersIdaho State and Weber State. Seattle went 38-14 last spring in its final year at the NCAA Division II level, reaching the NCAA Division II West Regional for the third straight season. The Redhawks will play as a NCAA Division I provisional member in 2009 and reach full-time Division I membership commencing with the 2013 season. Utah Valley also competes as a NCAA Division I softball independent and is in its sixth and final year of NCAA Division I Santa Clara University provisional membership status. Weber State reinstated its softball program in December 2007 and will begin play in 2010. ~ 2- 0- 0- 9-P-C_S_C_C-oa_c_h_e_s_P_r_e_- 5-e-a-so_n_P- ic-k~s The Wildcats sponsored softball from 1974-1983. Weber State hired Tina Johnson, who was the head coach at Colorado Col- 1. Sacramento State ( 2 ) 3l lege, on July 30 to lead the program's rebirth. 2 _ Loyola Maryrnount (2 ) 29 "There are a few younger programs that have a couple of years under their belt, so you have a good balance of young 3 _Saint Mary's 21 programs but you also have very established, competitive programs that are joining the conference;' commented McElvain. 4 _Portland State (l) 20 "We are excited for that schedule change and we are energized for this fresh look on our conference:' S. San Diego 14 The PCSC completed its sixth year of competition in 2008 and has had an automatic NCAATournament bid for its confer- 6 _Santa Clara (l) 11 ence champion since 2006. Loyola Marymount has won three PCSC titles, 2003, 2005 and 2007. Santa Clara, 2004, Portland (#) indicates first place vote State, 2006, and Sacramento State, 2008, have also won conference championships. USD TORERO PCSC HONOR LIST 2008 2006 2005 2004 All-Conference All-Conference All-Conference All-Conference 3B Kath leen Bonja 2nd 3B Kathleen Bonja l stTm OF Gina McFarland 1stTm 2B Kim Delpit 2nd Tm 1B Lindsey Fleet 2nd 1B Marissa Merchain 1st Tm 55 Ashlee Nunes 1st Tm UT Sara Mason 2nd Tm 55 Carey Casciola H.M. C Sara Mason 2nd Tm 1B Alicia Massei l stTm OF Gina McFarland 2nd Tm UT Jennifer Ellenbeck H.M. p Gina McFarland 2nd Tm 2B DanielleTreiber l stTm OF Rebekah Bradford FR of the Yr All-Academic All-Academic C Sara Mason H.M. 3B Kathleen Bonja H.M. All-Academic SR Kathleen Bonja 3.067 Sr Sara Mason *A$ 3.75 Sr Jennifer Delpit 3.65 SR Celine Pujol 3.000 Sr Gina McFarland * 3.63 All-Academic Sr Anna Russell 3.65 so Jennifer Ellenbeck 3.550 Sr Marissa Merchain 3.01 Sr Kim Delpit 3.25 Sr Al lison Wi lliams 3.13 FR Taryn Keenan 3.300 Fr Kel ly Nesseth 3.43 Jr Francesca Ramos 3.49 Sr Cindy McGee 3.18 FR Megan Walsh 3.067 Fr Kim Milkovich 3.87 Jr Gina McFarland 3.74 Jr Francesca Ramos 3.56 Fr Katie Burk 3.22 Jr Sara Mason 3.79 So Kim Delpit 3.06 2007 Player of the Week Jr Marissa Merchain 3.02 So Sara Mason 3.86 All-Conference Apr. 26 Gina McFarland Fr Ash ley Hightower 3.83 So Gina McFarland 3.80 C Virginia Fritsch 1st So Darcie McClelland 3.52 So Marissa Merchain 3.01 Pitcher of the Week 2B Kathleen Bonja 1st Feb. 28 Erin Harmonson Fr Celine Pujol 3.06 Player of the Week p Christina Haake 2nd Feb. 3 Jennifer Delpit OF Nichole Valenzuela 2nd $ Selected PCSC Scholar Athleteof the Year Player of t he Week Apr. 22 Kim Delpit p Jennifer Ellenbeck * H.M. * Selected for ESPN TheMagazine Academic Apr.4 Sara Mason Al l-District Honors Mar. 14 Kathleen Bonja Pitcher of the Week All-Academ ic Feb. 3 Anna Russel so Kim Milkovich 3.817 A Selected for ESPN The Magazine third- Pitcher of t he Week FR ColeyWoyak 3. 100 team AcademicAll-America list, national Mar. 14 Christina Haake 2003 FR Jennifer Ellenbeck 3.367 honor All-Conference so Katie Burk 3.163 OF Gina McFarland 2nd Tm Pitcher of t he Week Pitcher of the Week Mar 28 Christina Haake * PCSC Co-Freshman of the yea r Mar. 25 Gina McFarland Sacramento State Saint Mary's College University of San Diego

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Melissa McElvain enters her eighth year as USD's Head Softball Coach . In her first seven seasons as head coach, 24 athletes have earned PCSC All-Conference honors, including the 2004 (Rebekah Bradford) and 2007 (Jennifer Ellenbeck) PCSC Freshman of the Year and the 2006 PCSC Scholar Athlete of the Year (Sara Mason). Un– der McElvain's guidance, 44 student– athletes have earned All-Academic honors, including 27 student-athletes awarded PCSC Commissioner's Honor Roll honors, one PCSC Scholar Athlete of the Year, and a National Academic All-American 3rd Team (Sara Mason). Since the 2005-06 season, McElvain and the team have upheld a 100% NCAA academic progress rating. In 2008... The Toreros had a number of high– lights in 2008. Including a 6-4 victory over No. 17 ranked San Diego State on March 7 at the Diamond Devil Classic in Arizona . Nine opponents USD faced last season advanced to regional's. The Toreros set a number of team overall marks including a new high of 22 homeruns and overall hits with 376 to name a couple. In 2007... Coach "Mac" has made huge strides as she guided the Toreros to a record setting 2007 season. The graduating class in 2007 (Virginia Fritsch, Christina Haake, Alicia Massei, Danielle Treiber) tied or set new records in 12 different single season or career categories. As a team, San Diego accomplished 20 division one wins. They also recorded 24 overall wins, the most since the 2000 season . Coach McElvain also hit the century mark with her 100th career

What is the most memorable moment in your softball career? Playing in the Women's College World Series. It was a softball dream come true! I'd love to experience that as a coach. Where is your favorite place to vacation? Anywhere warm with a beach! What is your philosophy on life? Live, Love, Laugh' What hobbies do you have? Golf is a new hobby I love. It's fun, challenging and competitive. What's on your iPod? My country and hip hop, Ryan's classic rock, and Mia and Kamryn'schildren's music!:) What is your favorite movie? Bull Durham. What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? Christmas- Family, church, great food, lights, music and decorations. It was also very entertaining watching Mia and Kamryn open their gifts, and they were shocked when Santa showed up at our house on Christmas Eve. - 8th season as Skipper of USO Softball - BS in Business Administration (Oklahoma St. '99) - MS in Leadership Studies (Univ.of San Diego '06) - All Big XII Honors as catcher and second base - All Big XII Academic Honors - Led Oklahoma St. to 3rd place finish in Women'sCollege World Series

victory as head coach at USD on April 16th in an extra-inning victory over Santa Clara. In 2006... The 2006 season was more proof that the USD softball program is turning the corner and transforming the team into a competitive Division I program that could battle for that sought after bid to post season thanks to the efforts of Coach McElvain. In 2006, San Diego captured 22 wins for the first time since 2001. That year, USD also accomplished 18 division one wins. The Toreros also posted ten conference wins, the most in McElvain's history as the skipper for San Diego. Playing Days... A 1999 graduate of Oklahoma State, McElvain (formerlyTurley) earned All– Big XII honors while playing catcher and second base, as well as confer– ence honors. She ranks in the Top 20 all-time at OSU in several categories,

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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 1998Women's Col– lege World Series. While at Oklahoma State, she earned All-Big XII academic honors while attaining a Business Administration degree with an em– phasis in Marketing. Additionally, she earned the OSU Community Service Contribution Award (1997-98); the NCAA Leadership Award (1998); and was a four-year SAAC Representa– tive, serving as SAAC President in her senior year.

her Master's Degree in Leadership Studies in 2006 from the University of San Diego. No stranger to the USO Athletic De– partment, prior to her appointment as softball coach she was Assistant Sports Information Director for a year-and-a-half. A native San Diegan, McElvain attended nearby Patrick Henry HS. Melissa, her husband Ryan and their three-year-old daughter Mia and one-year-old daughter Ka-

mryn reside in San Carlos.

Coach McElvain's chi ldren Halloween 2008: Kamryn (1 year old) and Mia (Three years old).

A Personal Note... More recently, McElvain completed Pursuing Excellence On and Off the Field... Athletic Excellence - 24 Athletes Earning PCSC All-Conference Honors - 2 PCSC Freshman of the Year Honors (2004 & 2007) - 1PCSC Scholar Athlete of the Year (2006) - Led program to first ever victory over cross-town rival San Diego State (2005) - Ranked Victories over# 10 CS Fullerton (2002), #20 Oregon State (2003), # 17 San Diego State (2008) - 100 Win Club (April 16, 2007) Academic Excellence - 100% NCAA Academic Progress Rating for the past four years (Highest in USO Athletic Department & Top 10% Nationwide) - Graduated EVERY senior student-athlete that has gone through program - 44 Student-Athletes Earning All-Academic Conference Honors - One Academic All-American Student-Athlete

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efforts. She continues to coordinates and organize the fundraising efforts for softball including the program's 2nd annual Golf Tournament this past fall. Aggabao comes to USD from UC San Diego, where she graduated in 2004 as a Biology major with a minor in Sociology. She was a four-year starter as a middle infielder for the Triton softball team and was named team captain both her junior and senior year. Aggabao was also named first-team All California Collegiate Athletic Association three times, and was

the CCAA Most Valuable Player her senior season after leading the league with a .411 batting average, second-best in school history. She was also named to the All-West Region Second Team. Aggabao finished her career at UCSD hitting .312 and ranks in the top six all-time in six different categories. She also set the Triton record for most doubles in a season with 23. Off the field, Aggabao was a representative in the Triton Athletes Council, an organization that serves as a forum aiming to improve the quality of student-athletes' collegiate experience. Originally from Walnut, California, she is the daughter of Tony and Dolly Aggabao. She also has one older brother, Anthony (30), and a younger sister, Tricia (22), who graduated in 2008 from Stanford and played on the softball team.

What is your favorite book? The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino What is your favorite food in general or pre-game meal? Pancit & Lumpia, with rice of course. What is your favorite pump-up song/mu– "Courage is not defined by those who fought and did not fall, but by those who fought, fell, and rose again:' What is your favorite vacation spot you've ever visited? The Philippines What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? Going to Chargers games! sic that you listen to? New Kids on the Block What is your favorite quote? As Hitting and Infield coach... • Helped team to single season hits total with 376, highest since before 2000. • Helped team to new season homerun total with 22, highest since before 2000. • Helped coach All-Conference recipients Kathleen Bonja and Lindsey Fleet to 2nd Team honors from the PCSC.

1$;,;i t~&-ii~ 1;~ t,~t•!l!INU-1111 Francesca Ramos begins her eig hth year What isyourfavoritefoodingeneralorpre-gamemeal? with the Toreros, and fourth on the coachi ng Oatmeal!A½ cup will stick to your stomach andgive ff A d f LJ SD · M 2005 h you some good energy for hours. Sta · gra uate O In ay ' S e What isyourfavoritepumpupsong/musicthatyoulisten to? played for USD all four years and graduat ed "Heart of aChampion"by Nelly...Gets me everytime! with a degree in Sociology and mi nored in Whatisyourfavoritequote? Leadership & American Humanics. Ramos "Blamenoone.Expectnothing.Makesomething happen:' What isyour favorite website to visit? graduated with her Masters in Leadership DepartmentofDefensewebsitebecause itkeepsmeup Studies in January 2008 from USD as well. todateoneventsandbreakingnewsaboutourArmed She finished with a career 110 appearances ~~~~sis yourfavorite Starbucks drink? with 69 starts, 127 at bats and 18 runs for Venti London Fog with Soy and Sugar Free VanillaSyrup. San Diego. Or good ol'fashioned coffee. Venti, of course! A local from San Diego, she works mainly with the outfield and was responsible for developing an extensive t hrowing improve– ment program for the athletes she is responsible for. Ramos attended Point Loma High School where she played four years of varsity softball and she played for American Pastime 18 Gold for her travel ball career.

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Ramos is currently employed by the Department of Navy Human Resources Service Center Southwest located in Downtown San Diego as a Labor Relations Specialist.The primary mission of her division is to represent the Secretary of Navy in administra– tive proceedings, and to provide labor and employee relations advice and guidance for Navy commands in the Southwest, Northwest, Pacific regions, and in the greater metropolitan area of Washington, D.C.

ERIN H r "RMON 1 roN ASSISTANT COACH ft ~ FIRST SEASON (USD '06)

Erin Harmonson joins the USD Softball coaching staff in her first year in charge of the pitchers. Harmonson, a2006 graduate from University of San Diego and former player of Coach McElvain's, takes charge of the pitching staff. Coach Mac's first recruit to verbally commit with the Toreros, she quickly became a leader on t he softba ll team. She was named co-captain her senior year. Duri ng her career she had an ERA of 3.38 with aseason best of 2.86 as

f:; ajunior. She still remains in seven career record categories L _ ___:__:_:_2;.J___ __rtml±tllil '-----------=="'---' at USD (23 Wins (10th). 89 Appearances (7th). 64 Games Started (7t h). 29 Complete Games (8th) . 385.1 Innings Pitched (9th). 239 Strikeouts (5th). 4 Shutouts, (6th)). A 2002 graduate of Scripps Ranch high school, she was selected FirstTeam Eastern League and 2nd Team AI I-CIF her senior year. She set a single game strikeout record with 22 strikeouts earning team MVP and the Coaches Award. ,-W- h_a_t-is_y_o_u_r_m_o_st-m-em-or_a_b_le_m_o_m_en_t_i_n-yo_u_r_U_S_D_s_o_ft-b-al-1c-a-r-ee-r-,? During her Junior year she also earned the Coaches Award Strikingout thesideinmylast inning. and was named the team's Player of the Year award as a What is your philosophy on life? sophomore. During the off-season she played for the It is betterto fa il in originalitythanto succeed in imitation I II I b What's on your iPod? SoCa A iance C U team Radiohead, Kings of Leon,TV ontheRadio Graduating in 2006 with adegree in English, Harmonson What is your favorite quote, and who said it? has been working as a grant writer at Casa de Amparo in I have atheory that the truth is nevertoldduring the nine-to-five hours Oceanside, California. The organization works to treat and - Hunters. Thompson prevent child abuse and neglect in San Diego County. She What is yourfavorite activity to do in oraround the city of San Diego? f b II b h h Walking around balboa park stays current with SO t a Y coac ing private pitc ing Namesomewherethatyouwanttovisitthatyou'veneverbeentoandwhy? lessons in North County, and has worked with pitchers at England - to see where some of the greatest writers...Wordsworth, USD's summer camps for the last six years. Shakespeare, Rossetti, and Carter hung out. Seriously.

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" What is the most memorable moment in your softball career? My most memorable moment in my softball career was winning back to back CIF championships and going to CIF four years in a row. Where is your favorite place to vacation? My favorite place to vacation is on the Royal Carri bean Cruises in the Carri bean. What is your philosophy on life? My philosophy on life is to follow Jesus Christ and live according to his Word. What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? My favorite holiday is Valentines Day because it is also my birthday. Who is your role model and why? My role model is my mom. She is beautiful inside and out. She touches everyone she meets and has a huge heart to serve others. High School: Graduated from Oaks Christian High School in Moorpark, California ... twice first-team All– League and twice second-team All-League while in high school ... Led her team to league champion– ,ti ..:.:'ships during her high school career ... Was awarded scholar athlete as well ... was a member of II-R.illMW;A'llill~•t'~ the Southern California Pumas 18-U club team, taking 5th place at nationals. ~ Personal: Born February 14, 1987... Her parents are Ken and Mary Tucker of Moorpark, California ... Chose USO because of the academics and the location ... Psychology major.

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e

a 0 2 2 4

sb-att 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1

sf

ob% .ODO .289 .056 .240

!Id%

so gde

sh

slg% .ODO .275 .056 .225

tb

bb

ab

rbi

hr

eo

avg ge-gs

2b

3b

hbe

h

Year 2006 2007 2008

2

0 1.000

0 4 2 6

0 0 0 0

0

0

0

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0

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16

19

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6

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22

20

16

14

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NOTABLE: 2008 ALL CONFERENCE, 2008 USO BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER AWARD What is your most memorable moment in your USD softball career? Beating San Diego State in Arizona, and seeing the look on their face after the loss. What makes the USD softball experience so unique? The closeness of the team. It's hard to find a group of girls that genuinely get along, but we found it. What's on your iPod? John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, Tom Petty, Michael Jackson, Citizen Cope Who is your favorite sports star and why? Tiger Wood s, because he's classy and a phenomenal athlete with a great mental game. High School: Graduated from University City High School .. . Also played field hockey, basketball, and track & field for the Centurions ... Earned numerous MVP awards in basketball and softball as well as receiving honor roll honors from the principal's office throughout her high school career ... Was a captain on the softball team her junior and senior year ... Won CIF in softball her sophomore and junior year, and led her team to the playoffs her senior year. Personal: Born September 9, 1986 in San Diego, California .. . Chose USD for the great academics, close to home,and the softball team ... Will major in Anthropology ... was recruited by University ofTexas, Berkeley, UC San Diego, and San Diego State ... Daughter of Dale and Janna Fleet of San Diego, California. CAREER STATS FOR LINDSEY FLEET What do you love about the city of San Diego? Anywhere you go, there is ALWAYS something to do.

e

fldo/o .989 .989

sb-att

sf sh

ob% .401 .401

a

gde

so 29 29

eo

hbe

bb 19 19

slgo/o .524 .524

tb

rbi 38 38

hr

3b

2b 18 18

h

ab

Year 2008

ge-gs

avg

4 4

19 19

334 334

0-1 0-1

0 0

0 0

2 2

89 89

5 5

0 0

56 56

12 12

170 170

.329 56-56 .329 56-56

TOTAL

#25 KATIE JO NELSON ~~/~~-'?-~

What is the most memorable moment in your softball career? Hitt ing a wa lk off homerun against our rival team,to win league my junior year of high school. What is your favorite pump-up song/music that you listen to? M ichael Jackson: th e way you make me feel.

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What do you enjoy most about the USO Experience? Relationships, I have made some of my best friends here. What is your favorite activity to do in or around the city of San Diego? Morning wa lks at the beach. What is your favorite food in general or pre-game meal? Pre-game mea l: Submarina sandw ich.

High School: Pitched in the Avocado League for Ra ncho Buena Vista High... her sophomore season she went 19-5-1 pushing her team to second place at theDl CIF Championship and earning her spot on AII-CIF and First Team All-League...she saw identical results her junior season when she went 18-4 was named to the San Diego Hall of Champions, AII-CIF, First Team All-League and she also earned herself a title as Pitcher of the Yea r... in her senior season she went 18-9, was named Athlete of the Year, North County Times All-Academic, AII-CIF and First Team Al l-League while her team was again runner up in the CIF Championship. Personal: Born on February 27, 1987 ... Daughter of Doug and Teri Nelson of Carlsbad, California ... Also recruited by :ff .2S" Fresno State, SDSU and Wich ita State... Father Doug played baseball at Southern Colorado ... Sociology major. ~

CAREER STATS FOR KATIE JO NELSON

bk

sha

hr

sfa

hbp

wp

3b

bavg

2b

bf

ip

bb 52 52

er

so

h

app

sho

cg

w-1

gs 17 17

era

Year 2007

SV

17 17

0 0

8 8

2 2

.275 .275

480 480

12 12

5 5

20 20

83 83

58 58

71 71

102.0 111 102.0 111

0 0

7 2/0 7 2/0

5-9

23 23

5.12

5.12 5-9

TOTAL

What is your most memorable moment in your USO softball career? My most memorable moment in my USO career was when I hit a grand slam.

What is your favorite animal? My favorite animal is a giraffe. Who is your role model and why?

My mom and dad. They have accomplished so much in t heir life and both are very know ledgeable. What do you love about the city of San Diego? The distance to the beach, t he night life, and t he different cultu res. Name somewhere that you want to visit that you've never been to and why? Europe, to experience the different cultures. High School: Played at Woodinvi lle High in t he Kingco-Mountain Division... In her sophomore season she was named AII-Kingco Honorable Mention and her team Kingco Champions... Second Team All-King– co her junior yea r on a team that went 27-0 won Kingco and state... team was Kingco Champions and 3rd in state her senior season. Personal: Born November 9, 1987 to Mike and Chris Helbock of Woodinville, Washington ... chose USO for the small school environment and softball program ... Al so recruited by Albertson s and St. Martins... Played for t he Washington State Hurricanes Club... Business Major.

CAREER STATS FOR KEELY HELBOCK

e fld¾ 1 .944 0 1.000 .950

po 15 2 17

sb-att

sf sh

hr

ob% .266 .375 .278

rbi

hbp

gdp

bb

so

slg¾ .288 .167 .277

3b

tb

2b

ab

gp-gs

Year

avg

2 0 2

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0

0 0 0

5

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27

17

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0 0 0

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12

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What is your most memorable moment in your USD softball career? Beating State! What is your philosophy on life? Hard work is rewarding and happiness is free. What is your favorite animal? Horses Where is your favorite place to eat at USD? My favorite place to eat at USD is Aromas. I love the environment and the coffee and muffins are amazing. Who is your role model and why? My role model is my sister because she has always set a great example for me growing up High School: Played for William 5. Hart high school ... was All-League and Most Improved as an underclassman ... She was given the Captain's Award her junior year, and received Player of the Year honors aswell as All-Tournament Selection as a senior in 2006 ... Helped lead her team to CIF Division I playoffs all four years. Personal: Born January 13, 1988 in Tarzana, Calif. ... Also recruited by Point Loma and Willamette University ... Daughter of Dan and

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avg gp-gs .122 38-25 .244 56-56 .219 94-81

Year 2007 2008 TOTAL

ab 41

hr 0 0 0

rbi

h 5

tb

2b 0 0 0

slg% .122 .244 .219

3b 0 0 0

bb

hbp

so

gdp

ob% .163

sf sh

sb-att

e

fld% .875 .963 .942

po 26 99 125

5 17 22

2 6 8

2 6 8

0 0 0

5

0

2-3 3-4 5-7

9 33 42

0 0 0

2 4 6

4 4 8

160 201

39 44

39 44

.271 0 17

.249

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I have three passions in life, my family, softball and horses. I have been riding horses since I was very young and they are one of the most amazing creatures on this planet, so whenever I get a chance, you wi ll always find me at the barn. What is your favorite quote, and who said it? My favorite quote is by Dr. Seuss and it is"You know you're in love when you can't fal l asleep because reality is finally better then your dreams'.' Who is your favorite sports star and why? Brett Favre because I think that he is an amazing athlete and a great role model for kids. What do you love most about THIS team? I love the fact that this team has so many different people on it but yet at the end of the day we get along so well. This team has great chemsitry this year. High School: Attended Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada ... As an underclassman, was named Honorable Mention all-league, was Top 25 in Las Vegas for batting average and earned athlete of the month honors ... her junior season, she was All State, earning scholar athlete honors and All-Division first team honors ... As a senior was All-Divi– sion first team, All-State second team and a scholar athlete as she led her team to the Northwest Division title ... Was a member of the LasVegas Lil' Rebels earning state championships in 2005 and 2006. Personal: Born June 8, 1988 in Fairfax, Virginia ... Chose USD for the academics, the location of the university, and the softball team ... Will major in Communications and minor in Media Studies ... was also recruited by George– town ... Daughter of Scott and Debbie Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nevada. I'd like to switch places for a day with: Erin Andrews and why... I love sports and ESPN so being her for a day wou ld be amazing!!!

CAREER STATS FOR TAYLOR LAWRENCE

Year 2008

ab

hr

rbi

avg

gp-gs

h

e 0 0

tb

2b

slg% .500 .500

3b

bb

hbp

a 0 0

so

gdp

ob% .500

sf sh

sb-att

fld% 000 .ODO

po 0 0

.500 .500

4-0 4-0

2 2

2 2

0 0

0 0

0 0

0

0 0

0 0

0-0 0-0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0

TOTAL

0 .500

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NOTABLES: 2007 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR, CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION, ALL ACADEMIC AND CO-ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. 2008 CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION, ALL ACADEMIC. What is your most memorable moment in your USD softball career? Hitting aHomerun in my first conference game against LMU as afreshman or strikingout 10 Oregon hitters as asophomore What is your favorite animal? A monkey because they are just awesome [I plan to own one one day] Who is your favorite sports star and why? Michael Jordan because he's the epitome of an athlete, all around great guy who can do it all. Where is your favorite place to eat at USD? Paloma, it's close to all my classes and the sandwiches are amazing What do you love about the city of San Diego? What's not to love about it? High School: Played for Poway High as a prep... Won Rookie of the Year award as a freshman ... Received All-League Honorable Mention as a sophomore... her junior season was team MVP, First Team All-League, AII-CIF and Second Team All-North County... senior season almost mirrored junior season as she was team MVP, First Team All-League, AII-CIF and First Team All-North County... Pepsi Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Personal: Born on August 23, 1988 to Ed and Cathi Ellenbeck of Poway, California ... Chose USO for its softball program, proximity to home and aesthetics... also recruited by Princeton, Dartmouth, Northwestern and UCSB... also played for San Diego County Breakers Club... International Relations Major. CAREER STATS FOR JENNIFER ELLENBECK Year avg g(!•gs ab h 2b 3b hr rbi lb slg¾ bb hb(! so gd(! ob% sf sh sb-att 2007 .246 47-47 126 17 31 4 0 5 27 50 .397 24 3 35 0 .377 0 4-4 2008 .261 54-54 134 24 35 6 0 6 23 59 .440 37 3 32 0 .429 1 0-0 TOTAL .254 101-101 260 41 66 10 0 11 50 109 .419 61 6 67 0 .404 2 4-4

fld¾

e

a

1!0

23 41 64

9 6

0 1.000

.870

7

7 .919

15

bk

sha

sfa

bavg .295 .297 .296

bf

3b

2b 20 29 49

so 76

er

hb(!

hr

sho

era

h

w-1

cg

gs 14 24 38

we

bb 42

Year 2007 2008

ii!

aee

SV

0 0 0

13 23 36

2 1 3

6 5

3 7 10

467 816

4

3 8

52 92

71

100.0 119

8 2/0 14 4/0 22 6/0

24 34 58

4.68 9-7 4.71 6-20 4.70 15-27

0 0 0

11

66 104

175.2 214 120

11

15 1283

11

275.2 333 191 144 108 180

TOTAL

#8 CAREYCASCIOLA

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NOTABLES: 2007 ALL CONFERENCE, CO-ROOKIE OF THE YEAR TEAM AWARD. 2008 TEAM MVP AND BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER AWARD. ' What is your favorite food in general or pre-game meal? Grandma Rosie's pasta

What is your favorite pump-up song/music that you listen to? Tom Petty or Andre Nickatina What is your favorite animal? My mut Baily What is your favorite TV Show? Friends, then Family Guy Who is your favorite sports star? \ Derek Jeter

', High School: Played for San LuisObispo High... Batted .366 and was selected FirstTeam All-League and All-County for a 21-5 team her sophomore season... batted .320, was First Team All-League and All-County and Second Team AII-CIF her junior season... batted an impressive .419, was selected FirstTeam All-League and All-County her senior season for a team that went 11-5. Also lettered in basketball and volleyball where she received Second Team All– League and Second Team All-County her senior year. Personal: Born on March 23, 1988 to Chrisand Kathy Casciola of San LuisObispo, California ... Chose USO for its size and location... Also recruited by SJSU and Cal Poly... Played for Salinas Wildcats ... Majoring in Account- CAREER STATS FOR CAREY CASCIOLA ab h 165 30 43 178 29 58 343 59 101 2b 7 12 19 3b 0 3 3 hr rbi lb slg¾ bb hb(! so gd(! ob% sf sh sb-att 1 16 53 .321 5 2 7 1 .289 1 13 8-10 0 18 76 .427 12 3 17 0 .378 0 3 5-8 34 129 .376 17 5 24 .336 16 13-18 eo a 97 83 109 93 206 176 e fld¾ 13 .933 12 .944 25 .939

avg ge-gs .261 50-50 .326 53-53 .294 103-103