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2006 Falcon Lineup
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Michelle Kelley Michelle Kelley returns for her third season with the Falcons and plays the outfield. She was the Co Most Improved Player in 2005. She hit .214 in 31 games. She scored six runs, had one double and one triple. She stole nine bases and had two RBIs. She finished with a .321 slugging percentage and a .312 on-base percentage. She was named to the 2005 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and was a NFCA Scholar-Athlete. Her favorite past times include going to sporting events, wakeboarding, water and snow skiing, spending time with family and friends and helping small children. The people she admires most are her Mom and Aunt Jayne. "They are both huge influences in my life! They are extremely strong willed and are willing to put everything and anyone before themselves. They have showed me the true meaning of life!" Her team goals are to win the conference championship, stay a close-knit team and to support each other. Her individual goals are to gain speed, improve her on-base percentage and steal a lot of bases. Kelley is majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Maureen and Mark Kelley and has one brother and one sister. Her future plans are to teach first or second grade. Favorite Quote: "The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." - Vince Lombardi.
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Breamber Syverson Breamber Syverson returns to the Falcons for her junior season and plays second base. She has a .275 career batting average and hit .238 in 2005. She had one double and four RBIs hitting out of the lead off spot as a slap hitter. She had a .322 on-base percentage and led the Falcons with 13 stolen bases. She had a .925 fielding percentage. She was named to the 2005 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. Syverson's team goals are to be at the top of the WIAC and move up in the WIAC tournament. Her individual goals are to hit well and steal bases. The person she admires most is Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre. "He is amazing! He is such a leader and throws everything on the line for the team. Talk about a born legend." She is the daughter of Julie and John and has two brothers, a sister "on the way (due May 2)." Her high school coach was Jeff Stenroos. She is majoring in Spanish education. Her future plans include studying abroad during the fall 2006 semester and to someday teach Spanish and coach at the collegiate level. Favorite Quote: "I don't know what we're yelling about!!" - Brick in Anchorman.
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Margo Taylor Margo Taylor is back with the Falcons for her third season and plays catcher. Taylor is a graduate of Forest Lake High School. She played in 14 games in 2005, mostly as a pinch hitter and came up with some big hits at important times. She had four RBIs. She was a WIAC Scholar-Athlete and earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors in 2004 and 2005. She was voted the team's Most Dedicated Player in 2005. Her individual goals for the season include becoming a better overall player, bring something new and positive to the team every day and to contribute to the team's success in any way possible. Taylor's team goals are to win the WIAC title and play together as a team. The person she admires most is her Mom, Shelley. "She has taught me so much in life and she is one of the hardest workers I know. She is always there for my sisters and I. She is the biggest reason why I'm the person I am today. I can not thank her enough for that." Her pastimes include playing other sports, coaching, bike riding, swimming and spending time with family and friends. She is the daughter of Shelley and has two sisters, Leah and Kelsey. Her future plans are to be a sports announcer or a videographer. Taylor is majoring in broadcast journalism and marketing communications with a minor in coaching. Favorite Quote: "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars."
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Ashley Bertrand Ashley Bertrand returns to the Falcons for her second season on the mound. She led the 2005 Falcons with a 2.16 ERA. She had an 8-9 record and started 23 games. She pitched 107 innings and led the team with 83 strike outs. She walked 35 and opponents hit just .244 against her. She was named to the 2005 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors. At Como Park High School she was the team's captain in 2004, earned All-State honorable mention honors in 2004 and was named to the all-conference team in 2003 and 2004. Her favorite pastimes include hanging out with her niece, Anna, and nephew, Jake, and spending time with family and friends. The person she admires most is her Dad. "He's been there for me through thick and thin. He's my catcher during the off-season and is always there when I need him. I know he's taken a few bad hops, but I'm really thankful he keeps coming back for more! I woudn't be where I am today without him!" Her team goals are to have good team chemistry and be one of the top teams in the WIAC. Her individual goal is to give every game, every inning, every out, every batter and every pitch all that she has. Her future plans include having a family, a well-paying job and to live a happy life. She is the daughter of Wendy and Mike Bertrand and has two brothers, Brent and Shawn and sister-in-law Amy. Favorite Quote: The depth of your desire determines the size of your success." - Unknown.
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Jenny Cordy Jenny Cordy is in her first year with the Falcons and plays the outfield. In 2005 she played eight games at UW-La Crosse. At Hortonville High School, Cordy earned three letters in softball and was twice named to the first all-conference team. She earned third team All-State honors in 2004. In her senior season, she was the team's captain and was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year. Cordy was twice named to the all-district team and to the first all-area team after her senior season and to the second all-area team after her junior year. She won her team's Hustle Award in 2002. Cordy was a member of the National Honor Society and was her class valedictorian. At UWRF she earned Dean's List honors after the 2005 fall semester. The person she admires most is her brother, Nick. "He has been a great example and taught me a lot about softball. Without him, and my parents, I wouldn't be where I am today. They have also supported and helped me get through many obstacles such as breaking my ankle and tearing my ACL." Her favorite past times include spending time with friends and family and participating in all sports, especially running. Her team goal is to win the WIAC championship. Her individual goals are to recover from ACL surgery and to support the team. She is the daughter of Betty and Jay and has two brothers. Her future plans are to either go to graduate or medical school for speech pathology/audiology. Favorite Quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine. |
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Emily Howlett Emily Howlett is in her first year with the Falcons and plays third base. She played last year at Northern State where she led the team in hitting (.357). She also led the team in doubles (16) and home runs (4) after starting all 41 games. At Eagan High School she was named to the All-State, All-Region and All-Conference teams. She was her team's Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year. She also earned Rookie of the Year and Wildcat awards. Howlett was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the A Honor Roll. Her favorite pastime is spending time with family and friends. The person she admires most is her cousin Carrie. "She has been my role model since I was little. We have the same goals, values and interests. I hope to live up to her." Her team goals are to work together and to achieve common goals. Her individual goal is to make an impact on the team and to do her role to help the team succeed. Her future plans include having a family, be a teacher in a small farming community and coach high school softball and to have a small farm of her own. She is the daughter of Beth and Rick Howlett and has three brothers and two sisters-in-law. Howlett is majoring in health & human performance and health education. Favorite Quote: "Be the best you can be." - Kirby Puckett. |
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Ashley James Ashley James returns for her second season with the Falcons and plays catcher. She started all 41 games for the Falcons behind the plate and hit .207. She had two doubles and seven RBIs. She had a .967 fielding percentage. She threw out 20 of 46 base stealers. James earned UWRF Dean's List honors and was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. She also earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors. Her favorite past times are hanging out with family and friends, reading, watching movies, singing along with her Ipod, knitting and being outdoors. "I admire my parents and grandparents because of their constant support over the years." Her team goals are for the club to improve physically and mentally and to ultimately win the WIAC title. Her individual goal is to improve her batting statistics. James is majoring in finance. Her future plans are to earn a master's degree and work at a bank or business. She is the daughter of Karen and Doug (Larry) James and has one brother, Cory, and sister-in-law Angie. Favorite Quote: "The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke.
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Amanda Peters Amanda Peters returns for her second year with the Falcons. She missed most of the 2005 season with a shoulder injury. At Pepin High School she earned three softball letters and was named all-conference for three seasons. She was her team's co-captain and won the team's Golden Glove Award. She was a member of the senior All-Star game roster. Peters was named to the Red Wing Republican Eagle first All-Area team and to the all-district squad. She also earned three letters in basketball and two in volleyball. She was a captain of both of those teams. Peters was on the B Honor Roll for four years and earned Lions Club and Pepin Ambulance Scholarships. She was a vice president of the Lund Covenant Youth Group. Her favorite past times include four-wheeling, hiking, swimming, fishing, playing any kind of sport, and spending time with family and friends. Her team goal is to win the WIAC championship. Her individual goals are to hit the ball hard and field the ball cleanly. "I admire my family members, my high school softball coach, Mr. Haines, and God." Peters is majoring in health & human performance options I and III. She is the daughter of Maureen and Dave Peters and has two sisters, Krista and Hanna. Her future goals include becoming a K-12 health and physical education teacher and to be a head coach. Her favorite quotes include: "It's suppose to be hard; if it wasn't hard everyone would do it. That's what makes it great! - A League of Their Own. "Obstacles - are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
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Brittany Rathbun Brittany Rathbun is in her second year with the Falcons and is a pitcher. She was named the team's Co-Most Improved player in 2005 and she earned honorable mention to the All-WIAC team. On the mound she had a 5-6 record and four saves. The four saves is a single season record. She had a 2.57 ERA and pitched 90 innings, mostly in relief. She appeared in 34 of the team's 41 games. She walked 17 and struck out 67. Rathbun was twice named the team's Pitcher of the Week. Opponents hit .251 against her. She also helped the team at the plate hitting .387 with seven RBIs and three doubles. Rathbun was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and earned Dean's List honors. She also earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors. Her favorite past times include spending time with family and friends, watching movies, roller blading and playing pick up basketball. The people she admires most are her parents. "They have been there for me during my best times and worst. They helped me celebrate my achievements as well as helped get me through the rough times." Her team goals are to come together as a team and achieve a conference title. Her individual goals are to improve her batting statistics as well as her pitching numbers. She is the daughter of Sue and Rick (Chopper) and has one sister, Marissa. Rathbun is majoring in marketing communications. Her future plans are to graduate and work for the Minnesota Twins while coaching softball on the side. Favorite Quote: "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden.
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Amanda Wojnowiak Amanda Wojnowiak returns for her second season with the Falcons and plays in the outfield. She had a great first year for the Falcons in 2005 when she was named to the first All-WIAC team and was named to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region first team. She led the Falcons with a .420 average. She also led the team in doubles (12), triples (2) and slugging percentage (.526). She stole nine bases, had 16 RBIs and had a .425 on-base percentage. Wojnowiak had a perfect fielding percentage. She was twice named the team's Player of the Week and was named the team's Offensive Player of the year. Her team goal is to have an awesome season playing with a team that in the end gave it their all. Individuals who inspire her include God and her family. "No matter what, they are always there for me to count on and keep me going." Her hobbies include anything active and outdoors - snow boarding, wake boarding, skiing, camping and basketball. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. Her career goals include graduating from UWRF and then attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Favorite quote: "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo; but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." - Oprah Winfrey.
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Keri Feller Keri Feller joins the Falcons for her first season of collegiate softball and will play both catcher and first base. At Austin High School she earned the team's Most Valuable, Best Defensive and Best Offensive Player awards. Feller earned honorable mention to the all-State team and was also named to the all-area team. She was named to the all-conference team three times and to the all-section team twice. She was team captain twice. Her favorite pastimes include listening to music, playing any sport, boating, horseback riding and spending time with family and friends. The person she admires most is her Mom. "She has taught me to be independent because circumstances and people change. My Mom has been a pillar for me my whole life, even when things in her life weren't so great. She is the most determined and courageous person I've ever known, and some day I hope to posses those same qualities. She has sacrificed so much in her life to make mine as good as it can be, for that I am very grateful." Her team goals are to have a winning record and to make it to the national tournament. Her individual goal is to have an important role that contributes to the success of the team. She is the daughter of Scott Feller and Deb Feller and she has one sister, Lauren. Her future plans are to become a successful speech pathologist and have a wonderful family. Her high school coaches were Steve Knox and Todd Waterbury. Feller is majoring in communicative disorders. Favorite Quote: "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." - Franklin D. Roosevelt. |
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Rachel Mathias Rachel Mathias is in her first year with the Falcons and plays the outfield. She earned honorable mention to the All-State team in 2005 at Ripon High School. She was named to the first all-area team in 2005 and was twice named to the first all-conference team. She was her team's captain won the team's Defensive Specialist award twice. She was a member of the National Honor Society for three years and was on the High Honor Roll. She was also Miss Riponfest. Her favorite pastimes are playing sports, hunting, swimming, riding horses and hanging out with friends. The person she admires most is her older sister. "She has always had a positive influence on me. She has taught me a lot about family, friendships, sports and life in general. I will always look up to her." Her team goals are to win the WIAC title and keep good chemistry. Her individual goals are to have more confidence in her playing and to help the team as much as possible. She is the daughter of Gretchen Tolsma and Lyle Mathias. She has one sister, one half-sister and five step brothers. Her future goals include being an elementary education teacher and staying involved in softball either coaching or playing. She is majoring in elementary education. Favorite Quotes: "Attitude is everything." - Unknown. "Take every challenge and make it a simple ask." - Unknown. |
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Cassie Peterson Cassie Peterson is in her first year with the Falcons and plays second base. She played at New Richmond High School under coach Jim McCullum. Peterson helped lead New Richmond to the conference softball championship and was the team's captain. She was twice named to the all-conference team in softball and once in volleyball. She was on the academic honor roll for four years and was the school's Homecoming queen in her senior year. Her favorite pastimes include playing softball and volleyball and coaching youth volleyball. Her team goals are to win the WIAC championship and to have a team GPA of 3.2. The people she admires most are her parents. "They have supported me in everything that I have done. They are great role models and my Dad's been a great coach." She is the daughter of Debbie and Brian and has two sisters, Rachelle and Megan. Peterson's individual goals are to improve her batting, keep a good balance between academics and softball and to continue to improve her fielding. Her future plans are to graduate from UWRF with an education degree and coaching minor and to become an elementary school teacher and coach softball and volleyball. Peterson is majoring in elementary education. Favorite Quotes: "When you pull on that jersey, the name on the front is a heck of a lot more important than the one on the back." - Herb Brooks. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." Vince Lombardi. |
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Angie Quance Angie Quance joins the Falcons for her first season and plays the outfield. At Totino-Grace High School she was named to the Minnesota All-State team and was voted to the all-conference squad. She was the team's Best Offensive Player. Quance was a St. Paul Pioneer Press Athlete of the Week. She was named to both the all-state and all-conference academic teams. She was a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the A Honor Roll for eight semesters. She was named to the UWRF Dean's List after the fall, 2005 semester. Her favorite past times include spending time with family and friends, watching movies, eating Chinese food and Chipotle and listening to music. The person she admires most is her Mom. "She has constantly supported me throughout my life and encourages me to keep going, even after I have lost hope. She is a wonderful person with a strong heart that she shares with everyone she meets. My Mom has helped me to become the person I am today and I am grateful to have her in my live." Her team goals are to have an understanding and supportive team atmosphere, with strong team unity, and to work hard and make it to the NCAA Championships. Her individual goals are to play to the best of her ability in every game, to keep an optimistic attitude, to never give up and to have fun. She is the daughter of Sue Quance and has two sisters and five brothers. Her future plans are to find a career she loves and to travel the world. Quance is majoring in pre-professional programs. Favorite Quote: "Risk more than others think is safe - Care more than others think is wise - Dream more than others think is practical - Expect more than others think is possible." - Unknown. |
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Kelly Quinn Kelly Quinn is in her first year with the Falcons and will pitch. At North St. Paul High School she helped the Polars to the 2005 State Consolation championship and to the 2004 State Runner-Up spot. In 2004 the team earned sectional academic honors. She was a member of he National Honor Society and earned a Presidential Award for Academics. The person she admires most is her Mother. "I really admire my Mom for always showing me how to do the right thing, and for being one of the most caring people I know." Her team goals include having a team GPA of above 3.0 and to finish in the top quarter of the WIAC. Her individual goals are to improve her pitching by working hard, and keep the opponents' batting average low. She is the daughter of Patty and Gerald Quinn and has one brother, Chris. Her future plans include working in the print journalism field in the Twin Cities. Her high school coach was Sean Hall. She is majoring in journalism with a minor in history. Favorite Quote: "Nothing great was every achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. |
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Mindy Rudiger Mindy Rudiger is in her first year with the Falcons and will help the Falcons as a shortstop and pitcher. At Menomonie High School she was named to the all-conference team four times and was captain of the team for two seasons. She also was a two-time all-conference player in tennis and a state qualifier. She also was captain of the tennis squad. She competed in basketball and earned 11 varsity letters in her athletic career. She was a member of the Student Council for three years and a Student Council officer. She was a class representative for three years. Rudiger is also a member of the Falcon tennis team and placed second at No. 6 singles at the 2005 WIAC meet. Her pastimes include spending time with family and friends, roller blading and camping. The people she admires most are her parents. "They have taught me everything I need to know about life, they have made me who I am today, and someday I hope to have the same influence on my children." Her team goals are to finish above .500 and have team unity. Her individual goals are to hit .300 or better and be in the starting lineup. Rudiger is the daughter of Steve and DiAnn Rudiger and has two sisters, Tina and Heidi. Her future plans are to become an elementary school teacher and to coach high school softball. Her high school coach was Katie Hamilton. She is majoring in elementary education. Favorite Quote: "Seven days without laughter makes one weak." - Joel Goodman. |
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Amber Dohlman Amber Dohlman will be the team's manager for the 2006 season. The sophomore, from Riceville, Iowa is majoring in animal science equine and health & human performance option II. Her favorite past times include horse riding, playing and coaching softball, showing Simmental cattle, watching movies and working in the Falcon sports information office. She admires her family, for "supporting me throughout the years", and the pioneers in women's sports who "bared the hardships society tossed at them so that we are able to play the sports we love today." Her team goals are to have good team chemistry and finish in the top half of the WIAC, and to have fun. Her individual goal is to help the team any way she can, and to learn as much as possible from the Falcon coaching staff. After graduation she would like to go to graduate school, coach college softball and raise livestock. She is the daughter of Marge and Lowell Dohlman and has two sisters, Carrie and Carmen. Favorite Quote: "Never let the fear of striking out keep you form playing the game you love" - Unknown. |
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