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2 USCAA 1st Team All-American Megan Hannigan, Melissa Hunt Lora Fisher Jenette Mix, Lora Fisher Kristina Hoffart, Ashton Swearingen Jessie Shay USCAA Honorable Mention All-American Shanna Reach Samantha Busby, Tara Doran, Ashley Hooker, Shanna Reach, Nicole Dearing, Tiffany Bennett, Norissa Stetter Kristina Hoffart Kristina Hoffart, Allie Neff, Ashton Swearingen Kristina Hoffart, Allie Neff Shannon Settles, Allie Neff, Sara Gibson Brittany Oakes Jenette Mix Emily Deters Megan Green Megan Green Brittany Hood USCAA National All Academic Andrea Felix, Ashton Swearingen Emily Deters, Kristina Hoffart, Ashton Swearingen Randi Brockhouse, Emily Deters, Kristina Hoffart, Brittany Oakes, Shannon Settles Brittany Oakes Brittany Oakes Calyssa Gramley Calyssa Gramley, Sam Nowicki, Lauren Mordacq, Rachel Douglas Calyssa Gramley, Sam Nowicki, Rachel Douglas, Madison Merano, Abi Van Winkle, Kori Paradis, Taylor Hastings, Kierstynn Kinast, Jlynn Taylor, Danielle Morrow, Kimmie Eaton Abi Van Winkle, Madison Merano, Kori Paradis, Kaitlyn Appleman, Taylor Hastings, Jlynn Taylor, Kimmie Eaton, Jordan Smith and Harley Denny NFCA All American Scholar Athletes 2015 Calyssa Gramley, Sam Nowicki, Rachel Douglas, Madison Merano, Abi VanWinkle, Kori Paradis, Taylor Hastings, Kierstynn Kinast, Jlynn Taylor, Danielle Morrow, Kimberly Eaton 2016 Abi Van Winkle, Kori Paradis, Kaitlyn Appleman, Taylor Hastings, Jlynn Taylor, Kimmie Eaton, Jordan Smith and Harley Denny RMU-Springfield Softball History Media Guide 1

3 team has had much success. The Eagles have made 7 appearances total and won the USCAA National Championship in 2006 and 2010, receiving third place in 2007, and second place in 2008 and USCAA National Champions All-Tournament Team: Lora Fisher(MVP), Norissa Stetter, Jessie Shay, Kristina Hoffart 2010 USCAA National Champions All-Tournament Team: Brittany Oakes(MVP), Shannon Settles, Sara Gibson RMU-Springfield Softball Tradition Media Guide 2

4 Robert Morris University Spring eld Softball Roster No. Name Yr. Pos. B/T Height Hometown Previous School Sierrah Baffa Katie Williams Rachel Friesner Taylor Hastings Madison Merano Savannah Anzaldua Kimberly Eaton Seleste Smith Callina Rockey Bayley Neece Kaitlyn Appleman Holly Jones Ericka Engelman Jlynn Taylor FR JR SO SR SR FR JR FR SR FR SR FR SR SR OF IF/OF IF/OF IF/P IF IF IF/OF C/IF P/IF IF/OF OF P/IF P/IF C/IF R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R S/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R Belleville, IL. Beason, IL Moweaqua, IL Cooksville, IL Kincaid, IL Glasford, IL St. Joseph, IL Warrensburg, IL Rock City, IL Neoga, IL Amboy. IL. Naylor,MO Girard, IL. Bellevillle East HS Carl Sandburg CC Wabash Valley CC Ridgeview HS Pawnee HS Illini Bluff s HS St Joe-Ogden HS Sullivan HS Rock Valley College Neoga HS Rock Valley College Three Rivers CC North Mac HS Head Coach-Boyd Nowicki Assistant Coach-Gina Merano Assistant Coach-Stacey Sparks Recruiter North-Roman Waldron Media Guide 3

5 RMU-Springfield Coaching Staff Media Guide 4

6 Boyd Nowicki Head Coach Eighth Year College Experience: Head Coach, Robert Morris Univeristy (2012-To Present Assistant Coach, Robert Morris Univeristy ( ) Coach Nowicki was born and raised in Mukwonago, WI a small town just south of Milwaukee, WI. Coach Nowicki has a degree in Building Construction and currently works for Crawford Murphy & Tilly as a GIS Analyst. Coach Nowicki has worked for Crawford Murphy & Tilly for 25 years and is what ultimately brought him to the Previous to RMU, Coach Nowicki started coaching in 1998 when his oldest daughter started playing softball for a Recreational League. Coach Nowicki found himself in several coaching positions when his second and third daughters started playing ASA competitive softball teams from the 10u-18u age brackets. In 2009, Coach Nowicki was offered an assistant coaching position for Robert Morris University. Coach Nowicki, excited about this once in a lifetime opportunity, accepted the position. Coach Nowicki remained the assistant coach for 2 years and was then named as the Head Coach before the 2012 season. Media Guide 5

7 Gina Merano Assistant Coach Sixth Year College Experience: Assistant Coach, Robert Morris University(2011-Present) A 1985 graduate of Kincaid High School, Merano was a three-sport high school student-athlete. She was named All-Conference all four years in softball, basketball, and volleyball. Merano was also the starting shortstop for her competitive fast-pitch softball team that won a 1984 ASA National Championship. She returned to Kincaid in 2005 to help coach the Kincaid Ponies Junior High School Volleyball team, which won an IESA Regional Championship that year. From Merano was head coach for the Ponies girls basketball team. During those years, she coached her teams to the IESA State Tournament two years in a row, placing 3rd in 2007 and 4th in Merano was named the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District #18 Coach of the Year. Coach Merano has been active in softball as a player and coach for over 37 years and brings a wealth championship. Merano has been coaching girl s summer recreational and competitive select teams for over 10 years. During that time, she helped coach the Her-A-Canes softball team to an ASA Class B State Coach Merano resides in Kincaid, IL with her husband Steve and they have three children, Vincent, Madison and Lauren. She has worked for the State of Illinois for over 28 years and has worked for the Illinois Department of Agriculture for 17 years. Media Guide 6

8 Stacey Sparks Assistant Coach Third Year College Experience: Assistant Coach, Robert Morris University(2014-Present) Assistant Coach, Millikin University( ) Head Coach, Eureka College( ) Coach Sparks is a Lincoln, IL native and is a 1992 graduate of Millikin University with a Bachelor s Degree in Communications. Coach Sparks has been working for COUNTRY Financial for the past 15 years where she is currently a Commercial Underwriter. previous two years at her alma mater, Millikin University, as an Assistant Softball Coach. Coach Sparks began her collegiate coaching career as the Head Coach Conference Tournament. Coach Sparks was a two sport athlete at Millikin University playing both softball and basketball. She was a two-time NCAA Division III All American in softball and was inducted into the Millikin University Athletic Hall of Fame in Coach Sparks has been involved in softball as a player and coach for over 30 years and still holds Millikin school records for Most Homeruns, Most RBI s, Most Doubles and Best Batting Average in a Season. Currently, Coach Sparks resides in Bloomington, IL. Media Guide 7

9 Seniors Media Guide 8

10 10 IF/P Taylor Hastings R/R Sr. 5 5 Cooksville, Il. Ridgeview HS 2016 Stats: Played and started in all 28 games for the Eagles hit.258 with 17 RBI s and 23 runs scored hit 3 homeruns(ranked Top 20 in the nation) with.483 SLG% and 14 stolen bases(ranked #13 in the nation) 2015 Stats: Played in 30 games for the Eagles starting 29 of them made 16 pitching appearances pitched 45.2 innings with 21 strikeouts 2 wins hit.280 with 12 RBI s and 11 runs scored 1 homerun and 3 stolen bases RMU: USCAA National All Academic in Softball (2015 and 2016) NFCA All America Scholar Athlete (2015 and 2016) 2016 RMU Softball Awards: Most Home Runs and Most Stolen Bases 2015 RMU Softball Award: Rookie of the Year Named to Dean s List Eagle Scholar Intra Collegiate bowling also member of RMU volleyball team for 2 seasons Ridgeview High School: Four year letter winner in both softball and volleyball...first Team All Heart of Illinois Conference in softball...played in The Pantagraph All-Star Softball Game...National Honor Society Personal: Daughter of Curt and Karen Hastings...One brother, Jacob...Favorite softball personality is Jennie Finch...Favorite food is Orange Chicken...Favorite sports team is Chicago Cubs...Favorite quote Don t let someone talk you out of your dreams because they gave up on theirs....majoring in Applied Health Science Media Guide 9

11 13 IF Madison Merano R/R Sr. 5 8 Kincaid, Il. Pawnee HS 2016 Stats: Started in 27 games for the Eagles hit.351 with 21 RBI s and 15 runs scored 6 doubles and 2 homeruns 10 stolen bases (Ranked Top 25 in the Nation) and.506 SLG%...had.446 On Base % 2015 Stats: Started in all 30 games for the Eagles hit.326 with 13 RBI s and 17 runs scored 7 doubles and 3 homeruns 6 stolen bases and.512 SLG % RMU: 2016 USCAA Softball Student Athlete of the Year USCAA National All Academic in softball(2015 and 2016) NFCA All America Scholar Athlete( 2015) USCAA National All Academic in basketball( 2015) 2016 RMU Softball Awards: Best On Base % RMU Softball Awards: MVP, Most Named to Dean s List...Also was a member of the RMU women s basketball team for 2 seasons USCAA National Runner s Up in basketball Pawnee High School: Four year letter winner in both softball and basketball...highest Batting Average...First Team All MSM and Prairie State Conference in softball all four years...member of (2) Regional Championship Teams in softball...state Journal Register All Area Softball junior and senior year...played in State Journal Register Softball Classic 1A-2A IBCA All State Special Mention in basketball...honor Roll Personal: Daughter of Steve and Gina Merano...One sister, Lauren and one brother, Vince...Favorite softball personality is Madison Shipman...Favorite sports team is Oregon Ducks...Favorite food is nachos...favorite quote The only time you should ever look back, is to see how far you ve come....majoring in Applied Health Science and Business Administration Media Guide 10

12 21 P/IF Callina Rockey R/R Sr. 5 9 Rock City, Il. Dakota HS 2016 Stats: Played in 24 games for the Eagles starting in 15 of them hit.244 with 7 RBI s also went 5-9 pitching with 86.0 innings pitched and recorded 61 strikeouts (Ranked #15 in the Nation)...had 5.13 ERA RMU-2016 RMU Softball Awards: Most Wins Named to Dean s List Rock Valley College: Two Time NJCAA Division III National Champions Appeared in 27 games for the Golden Eagles she pitched innings and compiled a 2.13 ERA with 80 strikeouts Finished with a record of 19-3 N4C All Conference Second Team Region IV All-Tournament Team appeared in 13 games she pitched 31.1 innings and compiled 2.46 ERA with 30 strikeouts Finished with a 4-0 record Dakota High School: Four-year starter for the Indians received teams Pride, Hustle, Desire Award three-times two-time All-Conference performer Honor Roll Student Personal: Daughter of Brian and Brenda Rockey One sister, Kendalynn and one brother, Wyatt Favorite sports teams are Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs Favorite food is Chipotle Favorite movie is Remember the Titans Majoring in Business Administration Media Guide 11

13 25 OF Kaitlyn Appleman L/L Sr. 5 7 Amboy, Il. Amboy HS 2016 Stats: Started in all 28 games for the Eagles hit.250 with 18 RBI s and 19 runs scored 7 doubles, 2 triples and 1 homerun 7 stolen bases and.417 SLG% RMU: USCAA National All Academic in Softball (2016) NFCA All America Scholar Athlete(2016) Named to Dean s List Eagle Scholar Also a member of the RMU women s basketball team Rock Valley College: Two Time NJCAA Division III National Champions appeared in 39 games for the Golden Eagles she batted.389 on 35 hits in 90 at bats with 14 RBI s NJCAA All-Tournament Team appeared in 40 games and starting in 33 of them hit.337 on 29 hits in 86 at bats with 13 RBI s and a.966 FLD %...Dean s List Amboy High School: Three-year starter for the Clippers two-time All-3 Rivers Conference performer Academic All-Conference, Presidential Award and National Honor Society Personal: Daughter of Todd and Krista Appleman One brother, Brian and one sister, Kallie Favorite food is lasagna Favorite music is anything I can sing Majoring in Business Administration Media Guide 12

14 27 IF/P Ericka engelman R/R Sr. 5 5 Naylor, Mo. Three Rivers CC 2016 Stats: Started in all 28 games for the Eagles hit.333 with 23 RBI s and 23 runs scored 11 doubles and.583 SLG%...also went 3-3 pitching with 30.2 innings pitched and recorded 22 strikeouts RMU-USCAA Softball Player of the Week(March 13th) RMU Softball Awards: Most RBI s and Best Slugging % Three Rivers College : Appeared in 39 games for the Raiders she batted.329 on 23 hits in 70 at bats with 8 RBI s had a.986 FLD%... she pitched 65.2 innings and compiled a 4.48 ERA with 24 strikeouts Finished with a record of appeared in 17 games batted.273 while pitching 16.2 innings with 15 strikeouts Finished with a 1-1 record Naylor High School: Four year letter winner for the Eagles All District Performer all four years Ozark Foothills All Conference two years All Region and Missouri Class 1 All State two years Most Stolen Bases Pitching Award Most RBI s Finished 3rd in State State Runners Up Personal: Daughter of Richard and Jo Ann Engelman Favorite softball personality is Jennie Finch Favorite food is Cardinals Pizza Favorite movie is The Blind Side Favorite quote Never let the fear of striking out keep you out of the game. Majoring in Applied Health Science and Business Administration Media Guide 13

15 39 C/IF Jlynn Taylor R/R Sr. 5 2 Girard, Il. North Mac HS 2016 Stats: Played and started in 27 games for the Eagles hit.360 with 19 runs scored and 13 RBI s had.444 On Base % and.975 FLD% 2015 Stats: Played in 14 games for the Eagles starting 13 of them hit.250 with 6 RBI s and 5 runs scored 2 doubles RMU- USCAA National All Academic in Softball (2015 and 2016) NFCA All America Scholar Athlete (2015 and 2016) 2016 RMU Softball Awards: Best Batting Ave and Best Fielding %...Named to Dean s List Eagle Scholar North Mac High School: Four year letter winner in softball Twice named All Prairie State Conference Honorable Mention...All Sangamo Conference Second Team All Sangamo Conference First Team Played in State Journal Register Softball Classic...State Journal Register All Area Honorable Mention...Team Captain and MVP National Honor Society...also played volleyball Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Marcie Taylor...One brother, Peyton Favorite softball personality is Stacey Nuveman...Favorite movie is A League of Their Own... Favorite sports team is St Louis Cardinals...Favorite food is spaghetti... Favorite quote It s supposed to be hard. If it wasn t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. -A League of Their Own...Majoring in Business Administration Media Guide 14

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17 6 IF/OF Katie Williams R/R Jr. 5 4 Beason, Il. Carl Sandburg College RMU: Named to Dean s List Carl Sandburg College: Two year starter for the Chargers...First Team All-Region IV in 2016 All Arrowhead Conference First Team in hit.398 with 3 homeruns and 18 RBI s in 44 games hit.445 with 6 doubles, 7 homeruns and 39 RBI s...also had 36 runs scored and a.703 SLG %... Arrowhead Academic All Conference Outstanding Marketing & Public Relations Student of the Year Honors List Normal West High School: Three-year letter winner for the Wildcats...played in The Pantagraph All-Star Game Personal: Daughter of Jim and Kathie Williams Four sisters, Rachael and Allie Williams and Kaycee and Ali Richert Favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers...Favorite food is brats Favorite movie is Pitch Perfect Favorite quote is I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13... Majoring in Business Administration Media Guide 16

18 19 IF Kimberly Eaton R/R Jr. 5 0 St. Joseph, Il. St. Joesph Odgen HS 2016 Stats: Played in 22 games for the Eagles starting in 15 of them recorded 27 putouts and a.915 FLD% 2015 Stats: Played in 8 games for the Eagles RMU- USCAA National All Academic in Softball (2015 and 2016) NFCA All America Scholar Athlete(2015 and 2016) Named to Dean s List Intra St. Joseph Ogden High School: Three year letter winner in softball...three year MVP Personal: Daughter of Jack and Sylvia Eaton...Three sisters, Mindy, Missy and Anny... Favorite food is chicken Favorite sports team is Alabama Favorite movie is A League of Their Own Favorite quotes Work hard and never be late and Play every game like it s your last. Majoring in Applied Health Science Media Guide 17

19 Sophomores Media Guide 18

20 7 Rachel Friesner IF R/R So. 5 3 Moweaqua, Il. Wabash Valley College RMU: Named to Dean s List Wabash Valley College: Appeared in (4) games for the Warriors Central A & M High School: Four year letter winner and starter in softball for the Raiders School record holder for RBI s Decatur Herald and Review All Area Honorable Mention 2013 Okaw Valley All Conference Honorable Mention A Illinois Coaches Association 3rd Team All State Student Council member Honor Roll Personal: Daughter of Eric and Jill Friesner One sister, Brooke Favorite food is Panera Favorite sports team is the St Louis Cardinals Favorite softball personality is Alex Hugo(University of Georgia) Favorite Movie is Harry Potter Favorite quote The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back. Majoring in Applied Health Health Science Sciie en ncce and an a nd Business Bu B ussiin ness ne essss Administration Adm Ad A dm d miin niisstrration a ion at Media Guide 19

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22 2 OF Sierrah Baffa R/R FR. 5 1 Belleville, Il. Belleville East HS RMU: Named to Dean s List Belleville East High School: Played 3 years at Salina Central High School in Salina, KS before attending Belleville East High School her senior year also played basketball and volleyball Ark Valley Chisholm Trail All Conference in softball 2014 Personal: Daughter of Ben and Kristel Baffa Majoring in Applied Health Science Media Guide 21

23 14 IF Savannah ANZALDUA R/R FR. 5 8 Glasford, Il. Illini Bluffs HS RMU: Named to Dean s List Illini Bluffs High School: Four year letter winner in both softball and volleyball for the Tigers All Tomahawk Conference First Team in softball 2016 IHSA Class 1A Fourth Place in softball 2013 IHSA Class 1A Regional Champions in softball 2014 and 2015 IHSA Class 1A Sectional Champions in softball 2014 Central Illinois Softball Assoc. Scholarship recipient 2016 Honor Roll Physical Education Dept. Award Personal: Daughter of Isaac and Trish Anzaldua One sister, Chloe and one brother, Jordan Franks Favorite sports team is Chicago Bears Favorite food is pizza and fruit Favorite movies are Secondhand Lions and Contagion Favorite quote Dreams don t work unless you do. Majoring in Applied Health Science Media Guide 22

24 20 C/OF Seleste Smith R/R FR. 5 5 Warrensburg, Il. Sullivan HS RMU: Named to Dean s List Sullivan High School: Four year letter winner and starter in both softball and volleyball played 2 years at Warrensburg-Latham High School before attending Sullivan High School her junior and senior year Honor Roll all 4 years Personal: Daughter of Cindy Leslie and Bryon Smith Two sisters, Chloe Smith and Holly Moore Favorite sports teams are Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers and University of Alabama Softball Favorite food is pizza Favorite movie is Pitch Perfect 2 Majoring in Applied Health Science Media Guide 23

25 24 OF Bayley Neece R/R FR. 5 2 Neoga, Il. Neoga HS RMU: Named to Dean s List Neoga High School: Four year letter winner in softball for the Indians National Trail All Conference First Team 2015 National Trail All Conference Honorable Mention 2013 and 2016 Decatur Herald & Review All Area Honorable Mention 2013 and 2015 MVP, Pitchers Award-Lowest ERA High Honor Roll Personal: Daughter of Shawn and Angie Durbin One brother, Brandon Neece Favorite sports team is Florida Gators Favorite food is pasta Favorite movie Media Guide 24

26 26 P Holly Jones R/R FR. 5 5 Greenfield, Il. Greenfield HS RMU: Named to Dean s List WIVC South All Conference in softball(2015 and 2016) WIVC South Academic All Conference for both softball and basketball(2014,2015 and 2016) Young Achievers Award 2013 Letter of Academic Achievement(2014,2015 and 2016) Personal: Daughter of David and Pam Jones Three sisters, Brittany, Kaity and Megan and one brother, Hunter Favorite sports team is St Louis Cardinals Favorite food is pizza Favorite movie is A League of Their Own Media Guide 25

27 Date Opponent Location Time Thur. Mar 2 Webster University(DH) St. Louis, MO 4 and 6pm Mar Spring Break Trip Myrtle Beach, SC TBD Sun. Mar 19 Alverno College(DH) Milwaukee, WI 2 and 4pm Wed. Mar 22 Eureka College(DH) Eureka, IL 3 and 5pm Thu. Mar 23 St. Mary s of the Woods(DH) 2 and 4pm Tues. Mar 28 Greenville College(DH) Greenville, IL 3 and 5 pm Thu. Mar 30 Mac Murray College(DH) 3 and 5pm Sat. Apr. 1 Univ. of Cincinnati-Clermont St. Mary s of the Woods, IN TBD Sat. Apr. 1 Cleary University St. Mary s of the Woods, IN TBD Sun. Apr 2 St Mary s of the Woods(DH) St. Mary s of the Woods, IN 1 and 3 CT Thur. Apr 6 Greenville College (DH) 3 and 5pm Sat. Apr 8 Oakland City University (DH) 1 and 3pm Sun. Apr 9 Iowa Wesleyan College(DH) Mt Pleasant, IA 2 and 4pm Wed. Apr 12 Eureka College(DH) 3 and 5pm Fri. Apr 14 Knox College(DH) Galesburg, IL 3 and 5pm Tues. Apr 18 Morthland College (DH) West Franfort, IL. 3 and 5pm Thu. Apr 20 Principia College(DH) 3 and 5pm Fri Apr 28 Mac Murray College(DH) Jacksonville, IL 3 and 5pm Media Guide 26

28 Eagles in the Community 2016 Spring eld al to End Al heimer s The Walk to End Alzheimer s is an event to raise support and awareness for Alzheimer s care, research and support. Players and coaches served on the set up crew, worked in the group photo area, served as route guides and as part of the clean up crew. This year s event had record numbers with over 600 participants and 111 teams while raising over $100,000 Media Guide 27

29 Eagles in the Community Miracle League of Central Illinois as buddies and coaches for the Miracle League of Central Illinois. The Miracle League of Central Illinois provides physically and mentally challenged children a safe and spir- unique and memorable opportunity these children would not otherwise have. The Miracle League is a place where every player has the opportunity to run the bases, score and win at every Miracle League game inning. Players who need help with hitting, catching and throwing the ball are paired with a buddy who helps out. the opportunity again next year. Media Guide 28

30 Single $25 Level Gloria Nowakowski Michael Bertoldo Bill & Mary Jo Cowell Tim & Dawn Wickenhauser Elvin & Darlene Weller Mike McCracken Bob & Carolyn Wall Earl & Jeanine Franks Ken & Mary Ann Anderson Richard & Gertrude Hayden Judi Brenkman Micki McCleary Amy Hoselton Vicki Hibberd Michael & Dawn Klintworth Lora Hinkle Sauk Valley Motors Ron & Bev Sparks Nancy Leslie Bill & Missy Yates Pam Poling Double $50 Level Tom Brokaw Marilyn Settles-Clark Tim Speight Wayne Henk Ray & Jan Brown Mary Ellen Rudick The Duzan Agency Jessica Wiginton FW Becker Inc. Cindy Wilson David and Pam Jones Robert Morris University Dug Out Club Triple $75 Level Tim & Lauri Mason David & Ruth Taylor Bill & Chris Friesner Todd & Krista Appleman Grand Slam $150+ Level Linda Williams Dick and Sally Rockey Barbara Clark Richard Engelman Friends of the Eagles Ethel Diehl John & Pam Hester Mike & Julie Pence Jessica & Andy Long Tom & Joan Schroeder Karen Biddle Mick Freed Wade & Sherri Wimp Ryan Kaiser Homerun $100 Level Gilbert Hastings Scheels Spencer Oil Danny Durbin & Jodi Allen Murrayville Mixed Animal Clinic Tim Graham Vanessa Smith Leonard Franks Brian and Brenda Rockey Trivia NIght/Silent Auction Donors Dixie Jenkins Annie Fay Photos Ramona Breene Schickling Quizno s Stacey Sparks Family Video Eric Miller-Country Financial Keefner s Sandwiches Brenda McCain AMF Strike N Spare Susan Surber Ultimate Tan Debora Breene Myrick Papa Murphy s Karen Hastings Sky Zone Jan Cavallo Outback Steakhouse Marco s Pizza Snap Fitness Cathy Steinbach Jones Family Angie Patterson Media Guide 29

31 Robert Morris University Incoming Class Commits Maddie Perrine Findlay, IL. Rodj Dupont-Barlow Clinton, IL. Abby Gilmore Carrollton, IL. Lindsey Strohbeck Mt. Olive, IL. Alyssa Anaya Lake Elsinore, CA. Melissa Benson Morris, IL. Eryca Meinen Melvin, IL. Dallas Caldwell Savoy, IL. Natalie Soltow Rock Falls, IL. Media Guide 30

32 Earns USCAA Softball Student-Athlete of the Year Akron, Ohio- The United States Collegiate Athletic Association(USCAA) announced its 2016 softball national honors on Sunday, May 15 th at the USCAA Softball National Championship Banquet in Akron, Ohio and Madison Merano of Robert Morris Merano, who carries a 3.7 grade point average, received this award due to her academic Health Science and Business Administration. The junior participated in several local community events and also served as an assistant basketball coach at a local high school, eventually taking over as the head coach. Merano s leadership and work ethic earned her teammates vote as a captain of the 2016 Eagles softball team and earlier in the evening she was also named to the USCAA Media Guide 31

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