2009 Media Guide ()

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2009 Media Guide ()

Iowa Central Softball
2009 SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Feb. 27
Labette CC
Parsons, Kan.
2:00 p.m.
Feb. 28
Allen County CC
Iola, Kan. 1:00 p.m.
March 1
Fort Scott CC
Fort Scott, Kan.
12:00 p.m.
March 7
Hastings Tournament
Hastings Neb.
TBA
March 8
Hastings Tournament
Hastings Neb.
TBA
March 11-19
Spring Trip
Pensacola, Fla.
TBA
March 21
Branson Bash
Branson, Mo.
TBA
March 22
Branson Bash
Branson, Mo.
TBA
March 24
*NIACC
Fort Dodge
3:00 p.m.
March 26
*Southwestern Creston
3:00 p.m.
March 28
*Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids
1:00 p.m.
March 29
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
1:00 p.m.
March 31
*Ellsworth
Fort Dodge
3:00 p.m.
April 2
*Marshalltown
Marshalltown
3:00 p.m.
April 4
Johnson County Tournament
Kansas City, Kan.
TBA
April 5
Johnson County Tournament
Kansas City, Kan.
TBA
April 8
*Iowa Lakes
Estherville
3:30 p.m.
April 10
*Southwestern Fort Dodge
3:00 p.m.
April 11
*Marshalltown
Fort Dodge
1:00 p.m.
April 14
*NIACC
Mason City
3:30 p.m.
April 16
*Ellsworth
Iowa Falls
3:30 p.m.
April 18
*Kirkwood
Fort Dodge
1:00 p.m.
April 19
William Penn University
Fort Dodge
1:00 p.m.
April 22
*Iowa Lakes
Fort Dodge
2:00 p.m.
April 25
Marshalltown Tournament
Des Moines
TBA
April 26
Simpson JV
Fort Dodge 1:00 p.m.
May 1-3
Region XI Tournament
Fort Dodge
TBA
May 14-17
NJCAA II World Series
Bloomington, Ill.
TBA
All dates are doubleheaders unless noted
All schools community colleges unless noted
bold - Home game
* - ICCAC doubleheader
ROSTER
#
Name
00
Year
Pos.
T/H
Hometown
Britney Carlson
So.
OF
R/L
Fort Dodge/Senior High
1
Steph Graziani
Fr.
IF
L/R
New Castle, Penn./Neshannock High School
2
Christina Bradley
Fr.
P
R/R
Ankeny/Saydel High School
3
Lara Reese
Fr.
U
R/R
Rohnert Park, Calif./Rancho Cotate High School
4
Courtney Vaughn
Fr.
IF
R/R
5
Hali Dencklau
Fr.
OF
R/R
Fort Dodge/Manson NW Webster High School
6
Molly Bolibaugh
Fr.
U
R/R
Epworth/Western Dubuque High School
7
Ashley Nelson
So.
P
R/R
Knoxville/Knoxville High School
8
Ashley Willard
Fr.
OF
L/R
Eagle Grove/Eagle Grove High School
9
Staci Ritchey
Fr.
IF
L/L
Indianola/Interstate 35 High School
10
Brittany Martin
Fr.
IF
R/R
Indianola/Indianola High School
13
Hannah Jones
So.
C
L/R
Harper’s Ferry/Waukon High School
15
Alex Clough
Fr.
OF
L/L
Humboldt/Humboldt High School
16
Courtney McNally
Fr.
C
R/R
Andrew/Andrew High School
17
Brittany Stout
Fr.
OF
R/R
Washington/Washington High School
20
Kitty Daugherty
So.
C/U
R/R
Knoxville/Knoxville High School
21
Jackie Birnbaum
Fr.
IF
R/R
23
Kenzie Scharf
Fr.
C
R/R
25
Mattie Sellers
Fr.
P/U
R/R
Des Moines/East High School
30
Nicole Dana
Fr.
P
R/R
Boone/Boone High School
2009 SEASON OUTLOOK
Tritons take lots of question marks, talent into 2009 season
If you were to look up the word “young” in a dictionary, the 2009 Iowa Central softball team picture might just appear there. Gone is the class
that won 104 games, finished ranked in the top five of the national rankings twice and set every softball record that appears in the Iowa
Central media guide. Here is the class that comes in as one arguably the most talented that has worn the blue and white and looking to
make its mark at Iowa Central.
Iowa Central, fresh off consecutive 52-win seasons, will take the field this season with 15 freshmen and only four sophomores. However, that
has not given the program an excuse to lower its expectations.
“We had a tremendous season last year,” said fourth-year head coach Rick Sandquist. “However, we still have higher goals as a program. The
bar has been set for this program and we expect to continue to play to the level we have established for ourselves. ”
Iowa Central returns National Fastpicth Coaches Association Second Team All-American Kit Daugherty and Honorable Mention AllRegion XI outfielder Britney Carlson as well as Hannah Jones and Ashley Nelson as the only sophomores to mix with the freshmen
talent on the roster.
Coach Sandquist thinks there is no reason this team can’t duplicate the results of the past two seasons, it just depends on how they approach
each game.
“We preach to our girls about coming ready to play every day,” said Sandquist. “Anyone can beat you on a given day, so we need to make
sure we come to the field and play our hardest every time.”
Pitching
The newest and most vital addition to the Triton rotation won’t even appear in the circle this season. First-year pitching coach Mandy Hacker joined
the Triton coaching staff this summer and brings big game experience to the Tritons. The Midland, Texas, native pitched for Blinn Community College
and led them to the NJCAA DI National Championship game before she moved onto NCAA DI North Texas.
Coach Hacker has been working with a very talented but young rotation this fall and winter to prepare them for the season. Ashley Nelson is the
lone returner for Iowa Central. She appeared in 18.1 innings over 11 games. She had a 1.15 ERA with a 1-0 record on the year.
A trio of freshmen will look to get their footing in the circle this season. Christina Bradley, a three-time, 3A All-State selection, had a very impressive
fall season for Iowa Central. As a prep at Saydel, she led the Eagles to their first ever State Softball Tournament appearance.
Mattie Sellers is another freshman who will contribute in the circle. The Des Moines East prep enjoyed a stellar career for the Scarlets as she
was won four straight CIML Metro championships and the 2006 4A State Championship. She was a three-time, 4A All-State selection as well.
Sellers, a versatile player, will also see time at first base and the outfield this season.
Rounding out the freshmen trio is Boone prep, Cola Danna. Danna came on very strong at the end of the fall season. She showed an ability
to throw strikes and pound hitters as the fall went along.
No rotation has been set as all four girls have shown great improvements and each have their own individual strengths. Look for all of them
to see significant time in the circle.
Outfield
Don’t expect to see many similar outfield combinations for the Tritons this season. Several players have shown that they could be a valuable
asset for Iowa Central this season and they will all get a chance to play there.
Lone sophomore Carlson will lead a pack of several freshmen in the outfield. Carlson was used mainly as a defensive replacement early in
the 2008 season, but came on strong late as she posted a .365 batting average with four doubles and three home runs. Carlson also stole
15 bases and was only caught once.
The only freshman who actually played outfield in high school is Humboldt prep Alex Clough. Clough, a First Team, 3A All-State selection at
Humboldt HS, has shown a natural ability in the outfield and at the plate.
Several freshmen that were former infielders will look to earn time in the outfield this season, namely Eagle Grove speedster Ashley Willard and
Washington HS standout Brittany Stout. Willard made the move to the grass early this fall and did an impressive job. The slapper’s speed on the
bases translates to the outfield where it has worked to her advantage. Expect Willard to remain in the outfield and appear at the top of the Triton’s
line up the spring. Stout brings a contagious intensity with her every time she steps on the field. She has taking a strong liking to the outfield and
was one of Iowa Central’s best hitters at the end of the fall.
Another infielder-turned-outfielder is Manson Northwest Webster prep Hali Dencklau. The former second baseman was one of the Tritons top
hitters this fall as she added some real power to her bat seemingly overnight.
“We talk about swinging hard and hitting the ball with authority,” said Sandquist. “This fall in the middle of a game it just clicked for her. She
started hitting the ball hard with some real results.”
Three other freshmen will split time between the infield and outfield. Lara Reese, from Rohnert Park, Calif., impressed this fall with her ability to play consistently in both the infield and outfield. Her steady bat gained power as the fall and winter workouts progressed as she was
one of the top hitters on the roster. Reese will rotate between shortstop and outfield this season.
“Lara has a smoothness to her game that not many people have,” said Sandquist. “Nothing seems to surprise her and she seems to take
everything in stride. You can tell she’s played a lot of softball.”
Former Interstate 35 HS prep, Staci Ritchey, is another infield-outfield hybrid on the roster. Ritchey, a former left-handed shortstop in high school,
has made a smooth transition to first base. At nearly 6’ tall, Ritchey has developed into a very reliable target a first base. However, she has been
working in the outfield because of her strong arm. She will split time at first base as well as time in the outfield.
Also expect Sellers and sophomore Daugherty to see action in the outfield this season.
As always, the decision on who gets the nod in the outfield will come down to who is swinging the hottest bat. Coach Sandquist doesn’t expect
to settle on just three girls to roam the outfield this spring. With the talent and ability of each of these girls to play just about anywhere well,
they will have plenty of options.
“All of these girls have the potential to crack our line-up,” said Sandquist. “They will all get a shot and I feel comfortable with almost
any combination we put out there.”
Infield
The infield is where there will be the most new faces this season. All four infield spots will be held by freshmen to start the year off, but just
like in the outfield, it probably won’t be the same four girls every game.
Brittany Martin had a wildly successful fall cemented her spot at third base and the middle of the Triton batting order. Daugherty will also see
some time at third base this season.
2009 SEASON OUTLOOK
The middle infield will consist of a four girl rotation. Stephanie Graziani, from New Castle, Penn., will play primarily second base for the Tritons.
The speedy lefty is a dangerous slapper at the top of the batting order and played solid defense this fall. Joining her at second base is Fort
Dodge Senior High prep Jackie Birnbaum. Birnbaum played great defense this fall and has made vast improvements with the bat.
The rotation at shortstop includes another FDSH prep, Courtney Vaughn. An excellent defensive shortstop, Vaughn has also taken giant steps
to improve her bat. She will rotate with Reese, who will also spend time in the outfield.
The rotation at first base will be between Sellers and Ritchey, who will also see time in the outfield. Joining them at first base will be FDSH
prep, Kenzie Scharf. Scharf saw some time at first in the fall while she wasn’t catching.
Catcher
If you are looking for returning All-American third baseman Kit Daugherty, you’ll have to look a little closer. Daugherty will be donning the
catching gear for the Tritons this season. Daugherty made the move this fall with fantastic results. Her strong arm and athleticism behind
the plate will hopefully neutralize opponents’ running attack. Daugherty will also see time at third base and in the outfield.
“Kit has made a very difficult move look fairly easy,” said Sandquist. “Now that she has the ability to play three positions, our line-up is that
much more flexible. It gives us chance to put the best nine in the game at all times.”
Sophomore Hannah Jones will be looking to split time with Daugherty this season. Jones was one of the Triton’s most reliable bunters last
spring and she has made a vast improvement in her defensive game over the fall and winter.
Two freshmen joining the fold are Scharf and Andrew HS prep Courtney McNally. Both will see action this spring. Both have made great
improvements to their quickness behind the plate and their consistency with the bat.
Offense
To call Coach Sandquist’s offensive philosophy at Iowa Central aggressive is an understatement. Look for Iowa Central to stick to the
recipe of lots of speed and power again this season. One new addition to this year’s squad will be natural left-handed batters. In the past
the coaches have had to convert fast right-handed hitters into slappers, a process that takes two years to see results. This season they
have the luxury of Willard, Graziani and Clough who come in as fast slapper. Staci Ritchey comes in as a lefty but not a slapper. Ritchey
and Jones also will be able to add some pop from the left side of the plate.
Look for Daugherty and Martin to supply most of the power for the Tritons this season as
they are expected to sit in the middle of the order to help bring the speed around the
bases. Coach Sandquist feels this could be a very imposing back-to-back combo for Iowa
Central this season.
“Kit was an All-American last season and she made a lot of improvements to her swing
as the season went along,” said Sandquist. “Now that she has a season of college softball behind her she should be ready for another great year. Martin came in as a onedimensional hitter and we have got her using the whole field. I really expect big things
from both of them.”
Several other Tritons will compete for spots in the order. Reese and Stout each had very
strong fall seasons at the plate. Stout was the Tritons’ hottest hitter in the annual fall World
Series and Reese continued to add power to her swing. Dencklau also developed a powerful
stroke this fall and she looks to continue that into the season.
The jack-of-all-trades, Sellers, will also be counted on in big spots in the Triton Line-up. She
has worked extremely hard in the offseason to tune up her swing. Look for her to be near
the middle of the order.
If Carlson can reproduce her numbers from the last half of the 2008 season this season,
she will also be able to do some damage in the batting order.
From top to bottom Sandquist thinks he should have a very solid line up. The luxury of
being able switch defensive line ups without affecting the offensive line up should help
the Tritons’ cause this season.
“We are all very excited as a program for this season to get started,” said Sandquist. “We
have had some good teams in the past who have made their mark at Iowa Central, this
class is ready and eager to make their own.”
COACHING STAFF
Rick Sandquist
Head Coach
Entering his fourth season as head softball coach, Rick Sandquist has his program where he wants it, with a target on its back.
After a posting a 38-16 overall record in 2006, the program exploded onto the national scene in 2007 with a 52-13 overall
record, an ICCAC championship and finished as the fifth-ranked team in NJCAA Div. II. Last season Sandquist led the Tritons to
a 52-10 campaign and finished as the fourth-ranked team in the nation. In three seasons Sandquist has an overall record of
142-39 (.784), a conference record of 44-14 (.758) , three NJCAA All-Americans, one NFCA All-American, an ICCAC Championship
and a Region XI Runner-Up finish.
Sandquist is no stranger to Iowa Central athletics. Prior to taking over the Triton softball program, he the headed the Triton
baseball team from 1987-1988 and again from 1996-2002, posting a 498-267 record in his nine years at the helm. From 19962002 his teams went to five World Series which included two National Runner-Up finishes and two fourth place finishes. He
earned Regional Coach of the Year in 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 and was named Coach of the Tournament in the World
Series in 1997 and 2000. He was also named Iowa Junior College Coach of the Year in 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2002. He
has coached 10 NJCAA All-Americans and 12 of his former players have went on and played professionally at some level.
Rick played his college ball at Southwestern Community College and continued at Arkansas State University. From there Rick
started his coaching career at Villisca High School, went to Central Dallas High School and then to Northwest Missouri State
University where he was a graduate assistant and received a Masters degree in Physical Education and Sports Administration.
In between coaching stints at Iowa Central, he spent eight seasons at Fort Dodge Senior High. Rick and his wife Annette of 29
years have four children; Kristina, Ashley, Amy and Ricky. Along with coaching softball, Rick is the director of Student Activities
and active in Student Senate on campus.
Mandy Hacker
Assistant Coach
Mandy enters her first season coaching at Iowa Central and will specialize with the pitchers. Hacker graduated in 2001 from
Lee High School in Midland, Texas, were she received honors as a four-year letter winner, TGCA All-State pitcher and 1st team
All-District pitcher. She then went on to play at Blinn Junior College from 2001-2003. In 2003, Hacker helped Blinn to a
runners-up finish in the NJCAA National Championship held in Claremont, Florida pitching in every game of the tournament.
Hacker was selected NJCAA Academic All-American, NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete, and All Academic Team. She finished
her playing career at the University of North Texas where she was part of the Inaugural season in 2003. She received her
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at North Texas. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Forensic Science
at National University. Hacker also works as a housing coordinator on campus.
Josh Sandin
Assistant Coach
Josh Sandin enters his second year as an assistant coach for the softball team. Sandin, and Iowa Central alum, was a member
of the Sandquist-led baseball program in 2002, Sandquist’s final season as the coach, and 2003. In his two seasons at Iowa
Central, the Tritons went to the NJCAA Division II World Series twice, earning a fourth place finish in 2002 and finished as
National Runner-Up in 2003. After his two years at Iowa Central, he went to Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he graduated
with a degree in general studies and lettered twice in varsity baseball. After college, Sandin worked in the athletic department
at Sonoma State University for one year as the assistant sports information director. In his time there he was the main contact
for a softball program that qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament. Sandin’s responsibilities as assistant softball coach
will be will catchers and outfielders. Josh lives in Fort Dodge with his fiance Chelsea.
Julie Rasmussen
Assistant Coach
Julie returns to the Tritons with first-hand experience of playing under Coach Sandquist and a new last name. As Julie Sprunger,
she served as the emotional and vocal leader of the Tritons in a two-year span that saw the Tritons win a school record 104
games. She is volunteering with the team as she finishes her degree in Radiology Technology. Julie will help primarily with the
outfielders. She graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, Ind., in 2005 with an Associates Degree in
Business Management in 2005. She also played soccer for two seasons there. Julie lives in Otho with her husband, Tyler, whom
she married in the summer of 2008.
SOPHOMORES
Britney Carlson - #00
OF - Fort Dodge Senior High School
2008: Played her way into the line-up late last season…named Honorable Mention All-Region XI…batted .346 with three four
doubles, three home runs and 15 stolen bases.
High School: Second Team All-CIML Iowa 2007…All-West District 2007…Honorable Mention All State 4A 2008…set FDSH
double record.
Personal: Loves to eat at local restaurant Lomitas…is an active member of the U.S. National Guard…roots for the Minnesota
Vikings…lists fishing as a hobby.
2008
AVG
.365
AB
85
R
22
H
31
2B
4
3B
1
HR
3
RBI
16
SLG
.541
BB
5
SO
2
OBP
.409
OPS
1
SB
15
SBA
16
Kitty Daugherty - #20
C/U - Knoxville High School
2008: Named Second Team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association…named First Team All-Region XI and
First Team All Iowa Community College Athletic Conference…batted .408 with 13 home runs, six doubles, six triples and 31 stolen
bases…led the Tritons in home runs (13) and runs scored (66)…named ICCAC Player of the Week for March 31 and April 7...named
NJCAA II Player of the Week for March 31…named 2007-08 Female Athlete of the Year at Iowa Central…committed to play at
NCAA II Northwest Missouri State University next season.
High School: Four-year letter winner at Knoxville HS…four-time All-Little Hawkeye Conference…named All-State 3A three times,
First Team All-State in 2007…batted .547 as a senior en route to 3A Offensive Player of the Year…won team Golden Glove Award
in 2003 and 2007…named team MVP and captain in 2007.
Personal: Lists God and former Iowa Central assistant coach Lindsay Diehl as her biggest inspirations…loves to eat cookie dough
ice cream…roots for the Chicago Cubs
2008
AVG
.408
AB
201
R
66
H
82
2B
6
3B
6
HR
13
RBI
64
SLG
.692
BB
5
SO
21
OBP
.431
OPS
2
SB
31
SBA
35
Hannah Jones - #13
C - Waukon High School
2008: One of the most reliable bunters for the 2008 squad, Jones was called on in big spots last season…batted .200 with four
doubles and a triple.
High School: Named second team all-conference as a junior and first team all-conference as a senior…named her team’s
Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP as a junior and senior.
Personal: Is a fan of both Pink and Rascal Flatts…loves to eat green bean casserole…roots for the Iowa Hawkeyes…likes to watch
ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.
2008
AVG
.200
AB
20
R
7
H
4
2B
2
3B
1
HR
0
RBI
4
SLG
.400
BB
2
SO
3
OBP
.261
OPS
3
SB
0
SBA
0
Ashley Nelson - #7
P - Knoxville High School
2008: Pitched 18.1 innings and appeared in 11 games…went 1-0 and carried a 1.15 ERA with 17 strikeouts…hit one home run
and had three doubles in JV action.
High School: As a senior was First Team All-State 3A, Fist Team All-District, First Team All-Little Hawkeye Conference and team
MVP…also a three-year State Track qualifier.
Personal: Likes the band The Spill Canvas…likes to eat chips and salsa…her favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You…roots
for the St. Louis Cardinals.
2008
W
1
L
0
SV
0
ERA
1.15
G
11
GS
1
CG
1
SHO
0
IP
18.1
H
8
HR
0
R
9
ER
3
SO
17
BB
18
FRESHMAN
Jackie Birnbaum - #21
IF - Fort Dodge Senior High School
High School: A four-time letterwinner for the Dodgers…named Honorable Mention All-CIML Iowa in 2007 and 2008.
Personal: Likes to eat any kind of potatoes…her favorite movie is P.S. I Love You…roots for the Indianapolis Colts…likes to hang
out with friends in her free time.
Molly Bolibaugh - #6
U - Epworth/Western Dubuque High School
High School: Helped to lead Western Dubuque to its first ever State Softball Tournament, Second Team All-WAMAC in softball
and soccer as a senior.
Personal: A two-sport athlete, Molly was a member of the Iowa Central women’s soccer team this fall… likes to eat soup… likes
the band Buck Cherry… roots for the New York Yankees
Christina Bradley - #2
P - Saydel High School
High School: Led Saydel to its first ever State Tournament in 2007, finished fourth…named Gatorade Rookie of the Year in 2005…
named Second Team All-Raccoon River Conference in 2005, 2006, 2007…First Team All-Raccoon River Conference, 2008…
Honorbale Mention All-State 2006, First Team All-State 2007, Second Team All-State 2008…named team MVP as a junior and
senior…played in the IGHSAU Senior All Star Game.
Personal: Her favorite athletes is former Olympic Softball pitcher Lisa Fernandez…likes to watch MTV’s pseudo-reality show, The
Hills…lists sleeping as a hobby.
Alex Clough - #15
OF - Humboldt High School
High School: Named First Team All-North Central Conference in 2008 and Second Team All-NCC in 2006…First Team All-North
District in 2008…First Team All-State 3A in 2008.
Personal: Chose Iowa Central because former Tritons and Humboldt alumni Amber Bacon and Leigh Jensen had an awesome
experience…loves Garth Brooks…favorite athlete is teammate and roommate, Brittany Stout.
FRESHMAN
Nicole Danna - #30
P - Boone High School
High School: Named Second Team All-Little Hawkeye Confernece in 2006 and 2007.
Personal: Is a huge fan of the Spice Girls…roots for the New York Yankees and their shortstop Derek Jeter…likes to eat bagels…
lists fishing as a hobby.
Hali Dencklau - #5
OF - Manson Northwest-Webster High School
High School: A five-time letterwinner at Manson NW HS...named First Team All-Twin Lakes Conference in 2008…Academic AllTwin Lakes Conference 2008.
Personal: Listens to the band Casting Crowns…loves to eat spaghetti…lists Jesus as her biggest inspiration…watches Fox’s
TV show House.
Steph Graziani - #1
IF - Neshannock High School
High School: Named Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League All-Section 5AA three times…Lawrence County Player
of the Week Award…four-year letterwinner.
Personal: Is a fan of the band Lifehouse…roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro receiver Heinz Ward…likes to play Nintendo
Wii in her free time…likes Italian food.
Brittany Martin - #10
IF - Indianola High School
High School: A five-time letterwinner…Second Team All-CIML Iowa 2004 and 2006…First Team All-CIML Iowa 2005, 2007,
2008…All District 2007, 2008…Second Team All-State 2008…played in 2008 IGHSAU Senior All-Star Game.
Personal: Roots for the Atlanta Braves…is a fan of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow…lists her brother James as her biggest
inspiration…likes the movies Varsity Blues.
Courtney McNally - #16
C - Andrew High School
High School: As a sophomore and junior was named Honorable Mention All-Big East Conference...named Second Catcher AllBig East as a senior…named Telegraph Herald All-Area Team, honorable mention…won the Keith Brown and All-Confernece
Award in 2007…three time Big East Confernce Defensive Player of the Year.
Personal: Roots for the Iowa Hakeyes…lists her brother has her biggest inspiration…lists Fox’s The O.C. as her favorite television
show…likes to eat Chinese food.
Lara Reese - #3
U - Rancho Cotate High School
High School: A three-time All-North Bay League selection in the outfield…named First Team All-Redwood Empire in 2006 and
2008…named team Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and Team MVP in 2008.
Personal: Chose Iowa Central because it was far from home and wanted a change…lists Soduku as a hobby…favorite TV shows
are The Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters and Food Network’s Unwrapped.
Staci Ritchey - #9
IF - Interstate 35 High School
High School: Named First Team All-Pride of Iowa Conference as a junior and senior…named All-South Central District as a
junior and senior.
Personal: Chose Iowa Central for the coaching staff and team atmosphere…likes to shop…listens to the Red Hot Chili Peppers…
her favorite movie is Step Brothers.
Kenzie Scharf - #23
C - Fort Dodge Senior High School
High School: Named Second Team All-CIML Iowa as a junior and senior and Honorable Mention All-CIML Central as a freshman
and sophomore…Honorbale Mention All-West District as junior and senior…Honorable Mention All-State 4A as a senior…won
Dutch Husman Award as a senior at FDSH.
Personal: Roots for Northwestern Illinois…likes the music of T-Pain…her favorite movie is American History X...lists Mrs. Top as
her favorite teacher.
FRESHMAN
Mattie Sellers - #25
P/U - East High School
High School: A four-year letterwinner that was a part of four consecutive CIML Metro Championship teams and the 4A State
Champion in 2006…Three time First Team All-CIML Metro…Honorable Mention All State 4A 2006, 2007…Second Team AllState 4A 2008…team captain in 2007, 2008…played in 2008 IGHSAU Senior All-Star Game…received the Alumni
Scholarship at East HS.
Personal: Is a fan of the band Blink-182…roots for the St. Louis Cardinals…her favorite TV show is CSI: Las Vegas…likes to
watch Disney’s Finding Nemo.
Brittany Stout - #17
OF - Washington High School
High School: A five-time First Team All-Southeast Conference selection…Honorable Mention All-State 3A in 2007 and 2008.
Personal: Loves the music of Katie Perry…roots for the Dallas Cowboys…likes to eat her mom’s chili…plays Rock Band as her
hobby…lists teammate and roommate Alex Clough as her favorite athlete
Courtney Vaughn - #4
IF - Fort Dodge Senior High School
High School: Three-time First Team All-CIML Iowa for FDSH…named All-West District as a senior.
Personal: Loves to eat tuna ‘n’ noodles…likes to watch the CW’s One Tree Hill...roots for the University of Tennessee Lady Vols…
her favorite band is Three Days Grace.
Ashley Willard - #8
OF - Eagle Grove High School
High School: A three-time First Team All-North Central Conference selection, named Second Team in 2005…Three time First
Team All-District…Honorable Mention All-State 2A, 2006…Third Team All-State 2A, 2007…Second Team All-State 2A, 2008…
Offensive Player of the Year 2006-08…second most stolen bases in state last season, all classes.
Personal: Roots for the Minnesota Vikings and All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson…likes to eat chicken quesadillas…lists her
grandma as her biggest inspiration.
2008 SEASON REVIEW
Another year, another redraft of the record book.
In a season that saw very little down turns, the Iowa Central softball program leapt to new
heights in 2008. The Tritons won 52 games for the second year, tying the record for most wins
in a season that they set in 2007. The 52-10 overall record is the best in program history. The
Tritons received their highest ever national ranking when they reached No. 2 in the Ringor/
NJCAA Division II National Softball Poll on April 23. Iowa Central finished the season ranked
No. 4, the highest it has ever finished a season.
As far as offense goes, it was the best year ever for Iowa Central. The Tritons batted .374 as
a unit, scored 442 runs, cranked out 630 hits, belted 53 home runs, hit 32 triples and stole
156 bases, all new records.
Sophomores Sam Waters and Kelsey Lunn left a collective dent in the record books as well.
Waters set single-season records in at bats (207), runs (75), hits (97), triples (9) and stolen bases
(52). She batted .471, one point behind the single-season record Lunn set, hit 13 doubles, six
home runs and had 44 RBIs. Waters leaves Iowa Central with six career records; batting average
(.455), at bats (413), runs (148), hits (188), triples (15) and stolen bases (100).
Lunn also got some serious ink in the records books as she set single-season records in batting
average (.472) and doubles (28). In 2008 Lunn had 91 hits, 11 home runs and 61 RBIs as well as
a .992 fielding percentage at first base. She will leave with career records in doubles (48) and RBIs
(123), she also ranks in the all-time top-four of each offensive category for her career.
The two offensive powers of the season were mirrored by Kylee Jones on the mound. The ace of
the pitching staff left with six single-season records; wins (22), innings pitched (182.2), complete
games (25), shutouts (8), strikeouts (146) and earned run average (1.49). On top of those records,
Jones leaves with career records in wins (41), innings pitched (341.1), complete games (44),
shutouts (14), strikeouts (154) and earned run average (1.49).
Other records setters in 2008 included Hailey Beneke, Kylie Allen and Kit Daugherty. Beneke
set the single-season record for winning percentage by pitcher as she went 11-0. At the plate, her six home runs put her at 20 for her career,
a new record. Beneke also set the single-season record for home runs in 2007 with 14. She also drew 42 walks, a new career record.
Allen set the single-season mark for hit-by-pitch with six. Allen posted the second-most sacrifices in a season with eight in 2008. Combined with
her single-season record of nine in 2007, Allen has a career record with 17. Also during the season, she held the record for triples with eight, but
that record was broken by Waters later in the season.
Daugherty, only a freshman, did not set any career records in 2008, but will threaten to break some in 2009. Daugherty led the team in home
runs (13) and RBIs (64) in 2008. Her 64 RBIs are a single-season record. She is in the top five all-time for single-season batting average (5th,
.408), at bats (3rd, 201), runs (3rd, 66), hits (4th, 82), triples (3rd, 6) home runs (2nd, 13) RBIs (1st, 64) and stolen bases (3rd, 31).
Iowa Central had five players finish the season with a batting average above .400 and had six more with batting averages above .300. On
the bases, Iowa Central had six players with more than 10 stolen bases, two with more than 30. Iowa Central finished with a 156 stolen bases
and held opponents to 19.
The Tritons were good in close ball games and blowouts in 2008. Iowa Central won 34 games by five or more runs, 16 by eight or more, 10
by 10 runs and one by 15 runs. 23 of the games ended early due to the eight-run mercy rule that ends the game when one team is ahead
by eight or more after the fifth inning. However, the Tritons also found a way to win the close ones too as they compiled a record of 11-3 in
one-run ball games. Another impressive record the Tritons had this season was their 17-1 record while playing at Triton Field. It is believe to
be the best home record ever for the program.
March 5 was a memorable day for head coach Rick Sandquist as he notched hits 100th win as a softball coach and 600th career win. Number
100 came in a 1-0 win over then No. 3 Lansing CC and No. 600 came in a 10-2 win over Henry Ford CC that evening. The wins came on the team’s
annual spring trip to Florida. He now has an overall career record of 640-303 (.678) and a career softball record of 142-39 (.784).
In total, Iowa Central broke nine team records and 14 individual records in 2008. The sophomore class graduated as the first to ever win 100 games in a
career (104-23). As a unit, they own every team record and 19 of 20 individual records. On top of that, they held a GPA of 3.45 on for this season.
Headlined by five First Team All-Region selections, the Tritons had an impressive showing as all nine of the Tritons regular starters earned recognition.
Kylee Jones, Amanda Phillips, Kelsey Lunn, Kitty Daugherty and Sam Waters each received first team honors. Marla Jackson, Amy Sandquist and
Kylie Allen were named second team and Britney Carlson, Hailey Beneke, Julie Sprunger and Melissa Pagel were honorable mention. Waters
became Iowa Central’s first two-time NJCAA II All-American as she earnd Third Team honors and also won the Adidas Golden Spike Award as the
nation’s top base-stealer. Daugherty was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Second Team All-America
Two members of the class, Waters and Lunn, continued their careers at the NCAA Division I level and three others, Allen, Phillips and
Jones, continued at the NAIA level.
2008 Results
Date
Opponent
Location
Results
Feb. 24
Feb. 25
March 1
March 2
March 2
March 4
March 5
March 5 March 21
March 21
March 21
March 21
March 21
March 25
March 26
March 28
March 29
March 30
April 4
April 5
April 5
April 5
April 6
April 6
April 13
April 14
April 15
April 16
April 19
April 20
April 22
April 26
April 26
April 27
April 28
April 29
May 2
May 3
May 3
May 4
Ottawa University JV
Allen County
Carlow College
Kalamazoo County
St. Cloud Tech
Brevard
#3 Lansing
Henry Ford
Three Rivers
North Central Missouri
#10 Crowder
North Arkansas
Carl Albert State
#16 Iowa Western
NIACC*
Southwestern*
Kirkwood*
#16 Muscatine*
Ellsworth*
Highland
Labette
Fort Scott
Allen County
Kansas City Kansas
Southwestern*
#7 Iowa Lakes*
Marshalltown*
Ellsworth*
Kirkwood*
#2 Muscatine*
Iowa Lakes*
Central
Indian Hills
Simpson College JV
Marshalltown*
NIACC*
Ellsworth^
Iowa Lakes^
Marshalltown^
#2 Muscatine^
Ottawa, Kan.
Ottawa, Kan.
Titusville, Fla.
Titusville, Fla.
Titusville, Fla.
Palm Bay, Fla.
Titusville, Fla.
Titusville, Fla.
Branson, Mo.
Branson, Mo.
Branson, Mo.
Branson, Mo.
Branson, Mo.
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Creston
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Fort Dodge
Overland Park, Kan.
Overland Park, Kan.
Overland Park, Kan.
Overland Park, Kan.
Overland Park, Kan.
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Marshalltown
Iowa Falls
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
W: 13-2; W: 20-1
W. 9-1; W: 6-2
W: 5-0; W: 10-2
W: 7-0, W: 3-2
W: 10-1
L: 4-3; L: 7-1
W: 1-0
W: 8-0; W: 10-2
W: 4-3
W: 3-2
L: 12-1
W: 9-0 (forfeit)
W: 2-1
W: 2-1; W: 4-2
W: 8-0; W: 15-6
W: 9-0; W: 9-0
W: 11-0; W: 9-2
L: 4-2; L: 10-6
W: 11-0; W: 13-1
W: 5-4
W: 7-3
W: 14-2
W: 8-0
W: 6-1
W: 9-1; W: 15-5
L: 3-0; W: 8-5
W: 15-1; W: 6-0
W: 11-3; W: 14-0
W: 6-0; W: 4-3
W: 4-3; W: 2-0
W: 2-1; L: 5-0
W: 12-2
L: 5-4
W: 2-0; W: 7-3
W: 10-2; W: 6-5
W: 12-0; W: 10-3
W: 9-1
L: 4-2
W: 9-1
L: 9-8
* - ICCAC Game
^ - ICCAC Tournament
2008 FINAL STATISTICS
Overall Record: 52-10
Conference Record: 24-4
HITTING
Player
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
SO
OBP
HBP
SB-A
Kelsey Lunn
.472
61
193
43
91
28
2
11
61
.808
8
12
.488
2
5-7
Sam Waters
.471
61
206
75
97
13
9
6
44
.709
14
13
.502
1
52-55
Amber Bacon
.422
49
45
27
19
0
0
0
4
.422
0
8
.422
0
15-17
Kylie Allen
.419
56
124
43
52
7
8
2
18
.653
16
21
.503
6
14-18
Kit Daugherty
.408
61
201
66
82
6
6
13
64
.692
5
21
.431
3
31-35
Britney Carlson
.365
55
85
22
31
4
1
3
16
.541
5
9
.409
2
15-16
Kylee Jones
.362
35
94
9
34
9
0
2
14
.521
3
10
.396
3
0-0
Julie Sprunger
.348
34
66
18
23
5
0
4
16
.606
4
4
.397
2
2-2
Amy Sandquist
.339
45
124
22
42
7
0
0
31
.395
5
13
.366
1
0-1
Ashley Nelson
.333
9
3
5
1
0
0
0
1
.333
1
0
.500
0
1-1
Melissa Pagel
.333
57
162
39
54
9
4
5
40
.531
20
32
.398
0
14-17
Haily Ruth
.333
8
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
.333
0
1
.333
0
1-2
Kasey Kutz
.300
24
30
5
9
0
0
0
7
.300
4
8
.382
0
0-1
Leigh Jensen
.297
28
37
8
11
2
0
0
5
.351
1
7
.317
1
2-2
Amanda Phillips
.286
48
126
19
36
10
1
1
21
.405
2
8
.295
0
2-4
Hailey Beneke
.268
53
138
26
37
4
0
6
28
.428
19
37
.365
2
1-4
Ashley Clark
.222
34
27
7
6
3
0
0
5
.333
3
4
.344
2
1-1
Hannah Jones
.200
21
20
7
4
2
1
0
4
.400
2
3
.261
0
0-0
Total
.374
61
1684
442
630
109
32
53
379
.571
112
211
.417
25
156-183
Opponents
.233
61
1432
143
334
59
3
14
129
.308
92
261
.284
11
19-26
PITCHING
Player
W
L
SV
ERA
G
GS
CG
SH
IP
H
HR
R
ER
SO
BB
BF
Ashley Nelson
1
0
0
1.15
11
1
1
0
18.1
8
0
9
3
17
18
63
Kylee Jones
22
6
2
1.49
32
30
25
8
182.2
160
6
54
39
146
40
679
2
9
Hailey Beneke
11
0
1
1.52
15
8
3
0
50.2
34
2
14
11
49
11
188
3
0
Haily Ruth
1
0
0
1.58
12
1
0
0
17.2
14
1
6
4
11
7
70
0
0
Marla Jackson
16
4
0
2.71
24
21
8
4
108.2
118
5
60
42
38
16
432
2
2
Total
51
10
3
1.83
61
61
37
16 378.0
334
14
143
99
261
92 1432 7 11
Opponents
10
51
0
6.68
61
61
46
2
630
53
442 348 211 112 1684 24 25
364.2
WP HP
0
0
All-Time Records
TEAM RECORDS
Wins:
Losses:
Winning Percentage:
Games Played:
Batting Average:
At Bats:
Runs:
Hits:
Doubles:
Triples:
Home Runs:
Stolen Bases:
Sacrifices: 52 - 2007, 2008
10 - 2008
.838 - 2008
65 - 2007
.374 - 2008
1710 - 2007
442 - 2008
630 - 2008
113 - 2007
32 - 2008
53 - 2008
156 - 2008
55 - 2007
PITCHING RECORDS
Wins:
20 - Kylee Jones, 2008
18 - Marla Jackson, 2007
18 - Cassie Grutz, 2006
Innings Pitched:
182.2 - Kylee Jones, 2008
149.1 - Cassie Grutz, 2006
Complete Games:
Shutouts:
Strikeouts:
Earned Run Average (100 innings):
1.53 - Marla Jackson, 2007
Winning Percentage (10 decisions):
1.000 - Hailey Beneke (11-0), 2008
.900 - Marla Jackson (18-2), 2007
.800 - Marla Jackson (16-4), 2008
Saves:
HITTING RECORDS
Batting Average (min. 100 at bats):
.472 - Kelsey Lunn, 2008
.471 - Sam Waters, 2008
.440 - Sam Waters, 2007
Runs Batted In:
64 - Kit Daugherty, 2008
62 - Kelsey Lunn, 2007
At Bats:
207 - Sam Waters, 2007
Stolen Bases:
Runs:
Walks:
30 - Monica Lindstrom, 2006
24 - Alicia Erlandson, 2006
23 - Hailey Beneke, 2007
Hits:
Hit By Pitch:
6 - Kylie Allen, 2008
4 - Brandy Hoffman, 2006
Doubles:
Most Sacrifices In Season:
8 - Amy Sandquist, 2008
8 - Angela Diedrich, 2007
Triples:
Home Runs:
14 - Hailey Beneke, 2007
All-Time Career Records
OFFENSIVE RECORDS
Batting Average (Min 175 at bats):
.455 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
PITCHING RECORDS
Wins:
41 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
At Bats:
413 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
Innnings Pitched:
341.1 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
Runs:
146 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
Complete Games:
44 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
Hits:
188 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
Shutouts:
14 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
Doubles:
48 - Kelsey Lunn, 2007-2008
Strikeouts:
254 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
Triples:
15 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
Earned Run Average (100 innings):
1.49 - Kylee Jones, 2007-2008
Home Runs:
20 - Hailey Beneke, 2007-2008
Winning Percentage (20 decisions):
.850 - Marla Jackson (34-6), 2007-2008
Runs Batted In:
123 - Kelsey Lunn, 2007-2008
Saves:
5 - Cassie Grutz, 2006-2007
Stolen Bases:
100 - Sam Waters, 2007-2008
Walks:
42 - Hailey Beneke, 2007-2008
Hit by Pitch:
Sacrifices:
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Kelsey L
Marla Ja
ckson
ters
Sam Wa
Recognition
NJCAA Division II All-American
2008
Samantha Waters, Third Team
2007
Samantha Water, Second Team
2006
Brandy Hoffman, Second Team
2002
Katie Ruby, Second Team
Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American
2008
Kitty Daugherty, Second Team
NJCAA All-Region
2008
Kylee Jones, First Team
Amanda Phillips, First Team
Kelsey Lunn, First Team
Kitty Daugherty, First Team
Samantha Waters, First Team
Marla Jackson, Second Team
Amy Sandquist, Second Team
Kylie Allen, Second Team
Melissa Pagel, Honorable Mention
Hailey Beneke, Honorable Mention
Britney Carlson, Honorable Mention
Julie Sprunger, Honorable Mention
2007
Kylee Jones, First Team
Amanda Phillips, First Team
Samantha Waters, First Team, Offensive Player of the Year
Hailey Beneke, First Team
Marla Jackson, Second Team
Kelsey Lunn, Second Team
Amy Sandquist, Honorable Mention
Kylie Allen, Honorable Mention
2006
Brandy Hoffman, First Team
Cassie Grutz, Second Team
Andrea Larsen, Second Team
Monica Lindstrom, Honorable Mention
Corrin Rathbun, Honorable Mention
Alicia Erlandson, Honorable Mention
National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region
2008
Sam Waters, First Team
Kitty Daugherty, First Team
PROGRAM 2006-08 HIGHLIGHTS
Back-to-back 50-win seasons (2007-2008)
142-39 overall record in three seasons
44-14 conference record
43-11 record at home
2007 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Champions
2008 Iowa Central Community College Athletic Conference Runners-up
Final national ranking 2006: #13
Highest national ranking for program: #2 in 2008
Four National Junior College Athletic Association All-Americans
Eleven First Team All-Region 11 Selections
Seven Second Team All-Region 11 Selections
Honorable Mention, Region 11 Selections
Seven Academic All-Americans in 2008
Best Team Grade Point Average in the Nation in 2008: 3.5 GPA
One National Fastpitch Coaches Association/ Louisville Slugger All-American
One Region 11 Offensive Player of the Year Award Winner
One Addidas Golden Spike Award Recipient
13 team records set
12 Individual offensive records set
8 individual pitching records set
17 career records set
"Proud to be a Triton"

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