A 1997 All-TranSouth Conference selection who will be starting at second base for the Lady Bulldogs...was third on the team in hitting last season...has a strong bat and is an outstanding defensive player...prepped at Bolton High School where she played both volleyball and softball...helped guide Bolton to four consecutive state tournaments...was named Best of the Preps.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1995 | 39 | 121 | 28 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | .314 | 14 | 10 |
| 1996 | 36 | 108 | 15 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .269 | 8 | 6 |
| 1997 | 51 | 151 | 19 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 31 | .371 | 8 | 12 |
| Totals | 126 | 380 | 62 | 123 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 57 | .323 | 30 | 28 |
#42 Emma Hernandez
SS, SR, Mission Viejo, California
Saddleback High School
Ranked 19th in the nation last season in batting average...ranked 11th in hits per game...holds school records for highest batting average (.476)...most hits (81)...and several others...led the team in hitting in 1997 with a .476 batting average...led the team in stolen bases with 13...led the team in hits with 81...named to the NFCA All-Region team and NCCAA All-American team...Mid- South All-Region team in '97...returning NAIA All-American who be starting at shortstop for the Lady Dogs...1996 All-TCAC selection...she is an outstanding offensive threat and one of the best defensive shortstops in the nation...prepped at Saddleback High School.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1995 | 39 | 126 | 30 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .341 | 12 | 7 |
| 1996 | 36 | 120 | 29 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .424 | 5 | 4 |
| 1997 | 50 | 170 | 42 | 81 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | .476 | 10 | 8 |
| Totals | 95 | 416 | 101 | 172 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 37 | .413 | 27 | 19 |
#54 Lynde Capogreco
P/OF, SR, Herrin, Illinois
Herrin High School
National leader last season in strikeouts per seven innings (9.78)...ranked second in the nation in ERA...1997 Mid-South Region Pitcher of the Year...holds most of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's pitching records...led the team in pitching last season with a .70 ERA and 250 strikeouts...1997 NFCA All-Region team...NCCAA All-American...a 1996 TCAC Scholar Athlete...1996 All-TCAC selection...led the 96 team in pitching...1995 TCAC Player of the Year...returning NAIA All-American who is Â鶹ÊÓƵ's number one pitcher...will also see time in leftfield and as a designated hitter when not on the mound for the Lady Dogs...she is also a sold hitter...prepped at Herrin High School.
| Year | G | IP | H | R | ER | SV | W | L | ERA | K | BB |
| 1995 | 32 | 207.0 | 158 | 87 | 68 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 2.30 | 260 | 57 |
| 1996 | 14 | 79.1 | 60 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2.04 | 98 | 26 |
| 1997 | 27 | 179.0 | 76 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 6 | .70 | 250 | 43 |
| Totals | 73 | 465.1 | 294 | 138 | 104 | 0 | 47 | 23 | 1.56 | 608 | 126 |
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1995 | 32 | 55 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .273 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 31 | 84 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | .369 | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | 51 | 176 | 31 | 64 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 32 | .364 | 1 | 12 |
| Totals | 114 | 315 | 59 | 110 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 59 | .349 | 10 | 22 |
#24 Chanda Franks
C/OF, JR, Savannah, Tennessee
Hardin County High School
Was second on the team in hitting last season...third on the team in hits...was second on the team in extra base hits...returning All-Conference player who will see time behind the plate as well as in the outfield...solid hitter who is an excellent defensive catcher and outfielder...prepped at Hardin County High School where she played basketball and softball...helped guide the HCHS basketball team to a district championship...named Class A State ISA Champions in softball...carried the highest batting average, led the team in stolen bases, and led the team in runs batted in...has a career high school batting average of over .600.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1996 | 34 | 103 | 28 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27 | .340 | 14 | 5 |
| 1997 | 51 | 153 | 32 | 57 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 31 | .372 | 13 | 17 |
| Totals | 85 | 256 | 60 | 92 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 58 | .359 | 27 | 22 |
#7 Eileen Johnston
OF, JR, Paducah, Kentucky
Lone Oak High School
Hit over .300 for the Lady Dogs last season...returning outfielder who will see time in both center and leftfield...a good hitter who possess above average speed...prepped at Lone Oak High School where she played basketball and softball...named to the McDonald's All-Tournament Team in basketball...named to the Western Kentucky All-Star team...led the team with most steals and assists...named Most Athletic.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 46 | 139 | 21 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .302 | 3 | 19 |
#00 Amanda Pierjenski
P/OF, JR, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Rend Lake College
Junior college transfer who will be Â鶹ÊÓƵ's number two pitcher behind Capogreco...will also see some time on leftfield...possess good speed...like many of the new Lady Bulldogs, she transfers from Rend Lake College...helped guide her team to the NJCAA Nationals in 1996...she ranks second in career wins at Rend Lake...holds the records for most career appearances, most complete career games, tied for most career shutouts, most career innings pitched, most career strikeouts, and ranked 9th in the nation in 1996 in ERA...prepped at Mt. Vernon Township High School where she was a distinguished athlete in volleyball and softball.
#3 Kelley McCree
OF, JR, Herrin, Illinois
Rend Lake College
Junior college transfer who will see some time in rightfield...excellent glove and arm as well as a sold hitter...played on the national recognized team at Rend Lake...prepped at Herrin High School where she played softball, volleyball, and was a member of the dance team...named All- Conference in both softball and volleyball...named Tigerette of the Year in dance...helped guide the Herrin team to numerous championships...in 1996 had a outstanding fielding percentage, making only three errors that season.
# 22 Shanna Tolbert
1B, JR, Johnston City, Illinois
Rend Lake College
Another junior college transfer who will be the Lady Dogs first baseman...great glove and a solid bat...an outstanding all-around athlete...comes from Rend Lake College where she was All-GRAC Conference in 1997...bestowed the Rend Lake College Hustle Award and the Leadership Award in 1997...prepped at Johnston City High School where she participated in three sports including basketball, volleyball, and softball...was named all-conference in softball twice and in volleyball once...named Johnston City Athlete of the Highest Honor.
#33 Kimmy McNeal
IF, JR, Herrin, Illinois
Rend Lake College
Transfers from Rend Lake and will see playing time at both third and second base...solid glove and bat...is a team leader...another player from the standout Rend Lake team who finished in the top nine teams in the nation in 1996...prepped at Herrin High School where she played softball and volleyball...was named All-Conference twice...won the Hustle Award in 1995...played for the team second in the state in 1992...named conference champions four times.
#2 Susan Love
OF/IF, JR, Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson State Community College
Choosing to stay in Jackson to continue her softball career...will see time in centerfield as well as first base...excellent hitter and defensive player who possesses great speed...will also be Â鶹ÊÓƵ's number three pitcher...transfers from Jackson State where she led the team in hitting...ranked sixth in the conference in 1996 and second in 1997 with the highest batting average...hit over .400 both seasons at Jackson State...prepped locally at South Side High School where she played volleyball, basketball, and softball...earned All-District honors...named Most Valuable Player...1995 Sports Hall of Fame winner and named Best of the West...her sister, Lori, is a member of the Lady Bulldog basketball team.
#10 Wendy Graves
IF, SO, McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie High School
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's returning third baseman who will be considered the Lady Dog's utility player...will be seen at third, second, and in the outfield...good speed and a solid defensive player...a clutch hitter...prepped at mcKenzie High School where she played both basketball and softball...was a two-time All-District performer in softball...named All-District in basketball...McKenzie High Female Athlete of the Year...set the school record for most three-pointers in a season with 54...helped guide her team to four softball district championships and four regional championships.
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | BB | SO |
| 1997 | 51 | 135 | 24 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .252 | 9 | 16 |
# 4 Lori Neal
IF/OF, FR, Paris, Tennessee
Henry County High School
A newcomer to the Lady Bulldog team who will see time at all outfield positions as well as third and short...possess a solid bat and glove...prepped at Henry County High School where she played softball, soccer, and basketball...is a three-time All-District performer in softball...led her team to District Championships in both softball and soccer...in soccer was named District Most Valuable Player, second team All-State, All-Mid-State, and Overton Invitational MVP.
#19 Sabrina Rae Brown
P/IF, FR, Munford, Tennessee
Munford High School
Freshman infielder who will help in back-up role at shortstop...solid glove and a quick bat...prepped at Munford High School where she earned several softball honors including Most Valuable Player, helped guide the team to the substate tournament...was named to the Dixie Youth All Star Team.
#12 Leigh Anne Holloway
IF/OF, FR, Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson Central Merry High School
A freshman who will see playing time at third and in the outfield...good bat and an excellent defensive player...prepped locally at Jackson Central Merry where she was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball and softball...was a member of the 1996 Lady Cougar State Championship Team...was named All-District in all three sports...named All-State in basketball...in softball she was named the District Most Valuable Player, Player of the Year, District Tournament MVP, and JMCGH Tournament MVP.
# 15 Jennifer Polk
C, FR, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Oakland High School
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's new catcher who will handle the bulk of the duties behind the plate...has an above average arm and is a solid hitter...prepped at Oakland High School where she played soccer, basketball and softball...ASA National Fastpitch Champions in 1997...threw out over 78 percent of all runners in high school...was named District Most Valuable Player.
#19 Chrissy Allardin
IF, FR, McLeansboro, Illinois
McLeansboro High School
A walkon who will have a back up role at shortstop and in the outfield...has an excellent arm and a solid bat...prepped at McLeansboro High School where she was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, and softball...was named Most Valuable Player in both 1996 and 1997 in softball...was named Black Diamond All-Conference twice...career batting average over .500 at McLeansboro.
#20 Beth Davis
P/IF, FR, Goodletsville, Tennessee
Davidson Academy
Freshman infielder who will see time at third base...solid glove and bat...Â鶹ÊÓƵ's number four pitcher...prepped at Davidson Academy where she played basketball and softball...led her 1994 Dixie Youth team to a World Series Championship...was named All-District, Nashville Banner Honorable Mention, All Mid-State in 1996...earned the Davidson Academy Golden Glove Award...had a 13-6 record and a 1.58 ERA in 1997.
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