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look for her junior year to be even better as she becomes an everyday player,”said Coach Combs. Johnson recorded a .270 batting<br />
average in the 2009 season with 12 RBIs and served as a pinch hitter.Junior transfer Lauren Cain will also look for some playing time<br />
at first base. Both players will serve well in the middle of the batting order and could be utilized as a designated hitter when not<br />
playing first base.<br />
Returning at second base is senior captain Jesse Keith. Keith is a four-year starter and has the experience and confidence<br />
necessary to help guide the team at this position. Junior Captain Jessie Sawyer will also provide depth and will see action<br />
as the designated hitter.<br />
Returning at third base will be sophomore Taylor Brown.She started in 42 of 50 games at 3rd in the 2009 season while recording<br />
a .270 batting average with 24 RBIs.Taylor is anticipated to hit in the three-five hole in the batting lineup.<br />
Leading the team at short stop will be junior and three-year starter Courtney Perkins.Perkins’defense is solid.She had a .933 fielding<br />
percentage and led the team conducting 21 double plays last season.Her experience and defense will be a valuable asset in<br />
the upcoming 2010 season.<br />
The outfield positions contain the most depth.Amanda Storm will be the returning starter for the centerfield position.She will also<br />
look to be the lead-off hitter for the season.At right and left fields will be Emily Cline,who will play centerfield when Storm pitches,<br />
and Katie Darby. Both players have strong arms and solid bats. Also competing for time in the outfield will be senior Liz Fritz,<br />
sophomores Erica Scowley,Mia Russell and Kelsey Loyd,and first-year player Kylee Lence.<br />
The utility player for the Cards will be sophomore Katie Darby.She will provide depth at short stop and all three infield positions.<br />
Darby was nominated 2009 Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Conference.She recorded a .405 batting average with 16 doubles<br />
and 31 RBIs as a first-year player and is a definite asset to the Cardinal squad.<br />
The coaching staff is headed by Coach Dustin Combs. Combs is in his fourth year at <strong>Jewell</strong> where he has set multiple Cardinal<br />
records including most runs scored,most hits,and most stolen bases.In 2008 the Cardinals set a team record with 33 wins and also<br />
finished third in the Region V tournament.The assistant coach for the Cardinals is Andrew Dowis.Dowis also assists with the junior<br />
varsity men’s basketball team at <strong>Jewell</strong>.<br />
The Lady Cardinals’2010 season will open on Feb.19 in Moore,Okla.,against Hillsdale Baptist <strong>College</strong>.<br />
For the latest up to<br />
date rosters please<br />
visit our softball<br />
website at<br />
www.jewell.edu
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