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2002 IOWA GIRLS SOFTBALL SEASON
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2002 ALL-STATE SOFTBALL

ELITE TEAM

Pitcher - Jenny Pritchard, Boone Senior 29-3
Pitcher - Jackie Sorensen, Clear Creek-Amana Senior 21-4
Pitcher - Jessica Hicks, Colfax-Mingo Senior 33-3
Pitcher - Katie Reichling, Johnston Junior 23-9
Pitcher - Stephanie Ackerson, WDM Dowling Sophomore 22-4
Catcher - Christina Middleswart, Carlisle Senior .429
Catcher - Aubrey Martin, Muscatine Senior .463
First Base - Hayley Yarkosky, Oskaloosa Senior .367
Second Base - Kara Schuur, Muscatine Senior .340
Third Base - Kylie Murray, WDM Dowling Senior .350
Shortstop - Rachael Rogers, Dubuque Wahlert Senior .556
Shortstop - Shanna Cook, Sioux City North Senior .451
Outfield - Stephanie Stratton, Clear Creek-Amana Senior .545
Outfield - Emily Christensen, Estherville-LC Senior .525
Outfield - Mindy Heidgerken, Eldrige North Scott Junior .459
Utility - Kara Unger, Missouri Valley Senior 22-6
Utility - Stephanie Howe, Goose Lake Northeast Junior .534

Player of Year -- Jessica Hicks, Colfax-Mingo--Pitcher--Senior
Pitcher of Year -- Hicks
Offensive/Defensive Player of Year -- Stephanie Stratton, Clear Creek-Amana--Senior

3A Player of Year -- Jenny Pritchard, Boone--Pitcher--Senior
3A Pitcher of Year -- Pritchard
3A Offensive/Defensive Player of Year -- Rachael Rogers, Dubuque Wahlert--Senior
2A Player of Year -- Jessica Hicks, Colfax-Mingo--Pitcher--Senior
2A Pitcher of Year -- Hicks
2A Offensive/Defensive Player of Year -- Stephanie Stratton, Clear Creek-Amana--Senior

1A Player of Year -- Stephanie Howe, Goose Lake Northeast--Junior--Shortstop
1A Pitcher of Year -- Whitney McElrath, Moville Woodbury Central--Sophomore
1A Offensive/Defensive Player of Year -- Howe

CLASS 3A
(Seniors unless stated)

FIRST TEAM
Pitchers--Jenny Pritchard, Boone, 29-3--.371; Katie Reichling, Johnston, 23-9--.335; Jordan Bottorff, Sioux City North, 28-2; Stephanie Ackerson, West Des Moines Dowling, Sophomore, 22-4--.347; Carlie Beals, West Des Moines Valley, Sophomore, 23-2. Catchers--Megan Paulson, Fort Dodge, Junior, .350; Aubrey Martin, Muscatine, 463. First Base--Hayley Yarkosky, Oskaloosa, .367; Second Base--Kara Schuur, Muscatine, .340; Third Base--Kylie Murray, West Des Moines Dowling, .350; Shortstop--Rachael Rogers, Dubuque Wahlert, .556; Shanna Cook,Sioux City North, .451. Outfield--Jeni Grochala, Des Moines East, .341; Kristin Birocci, Des Moines Lincoln, .387; Mindy Heidgerken, Eldridge North Scott, Junior, .459. Utility--Morgan Paulson, Fort Dodge, Freshman, .396; Kelsey Wells, West Des Moines Valley, Junior, .350.

SECOND TEAM
Pitchers--Lanette Boeset, Burlington, 24-4--.385; Stephanie Bell, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Sophomore, 24-7--.169; Liz Adams, Marion Linn-Mar, Sophomore, 20-5--.353; Anne Wylie, Eldridge North Scott, 31-0; Angie Hartwig, Eldridge North Scott, Freshman, 17-0. Catchers--Tina Shimak, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Junior, .385; Lindsay Steele, Des Moines East, .294. First Base--Laura Kelsey, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Junior, .411; Second Base--Tiffany Stanton, Sioux City East, Junior, .486; Third Base--Ashley Jay, Burlington, Junior, .423; Shortstop--Jamie Kelling, Davenport West, Sophomore, .494; Ashley Freerksen, West Des Moines Dowling, Junior, .377. Outfield--Lindsey Schneckloth, Eldridge North Scott, Sophomore, .409; Jenna Wilkin, Runnells Southeast Polk, Junior, .433; Carrie Lessman, Sioux City East, .338. Utility--Jessica Elliott, Iowa City High, Junior, 12-9--.344; Stephanie Aguero, Muscatine, Sophomore, 26-6--.364.

THIRD TEAM
Pitchers--Debra Borcherding, Ames, Sophomore, 19-7--.237; Nikki Zeimen, Denison-Schleswig, 34-6--.161; Shannon Michelsen, Des Moines East, Junior, 20-6--.385; Julia Nurse, Pella, 24-14--.147; Lindsay Noyce, West Des Moines Valley, Junior, 20-3--.132. Catchers--Amy Beverly, Ankeny, .376; Mallory Michel, Boone, Sophomore, .442. First Base--Chris Engel, Indianola, .347; Second Base--Allison Erichsen, Eldridge North Scott, Junior, .414; Third Base--Jen Kernaghan, Sioux City North, .433. Shortstop--Sheena Sullivan, Charles City, Junior, .418; Lisa Huinker, Decorah, Junior, .379. Outfield--Brittany Ruzicka, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Freshman, .423; Lindy Bohlmann, Denison-Schleswig, Sophomore, .388; Stacy Schmidt, Storm Lake, Junior, .326. Utility--Dyann Peterson, Fort Dodge, Freshman, 10-3--.232; Steph Park, Mount Pleasant, 17-7--.392.

FOURTH TEAM
Pitchers--Lauren Stolte, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Freshman, 20-2--.244; Kim Howell, Des Moines East, Sophomore, 19-8--.176; Ashley Rogers, Dubuque Wahlert, 19-8--.176; Cassie Heller, Ottumwa, Junior, 16-9--.313; Emily Vaughan, West Des Moines Dowling, Junior, 22-1. Catchers--Erin Heland, Burlington, Junior, .430; Erin Dingman, Des Moines Lincoln, .360. First Base--Lisa Kirby, Eldridge North Scott, .398; Second Base--Kristin Wares, Pella, .340; Third Base--Nikki Ferden, Eldridge North Scott, Junior, .380. Shortstop--Sarah Trowbridge, Boone, Junior, .383; Laura Anderson, Fairfield, Junior, .406. Outfield--Beth Tharp, Bettendorf, Sophomore, .339; Amanda Reiss, Dubuque Wahelrt, .377; Beth Miller, Waterloo East, .300. Utility--Erin Allsup, Indianola, 10-6--.301; Lindsay Diehl, Waterloo East, 14-8--.247.

FIFTH TEAM
Pitchers--Laura Pankratz, Bettendorf, 8th Grade, 27-14--.207; Megan Morgan, Des Moines Lincoln, Junior, 19-6--.205; Amber Vaughn, Fort Dodge, Sophomore, 19-11--.292; Callie Hohneke, Indianola, Sophomore, 21-10--.192; Marissa Campbell, Runnells Southeast Polk, Junior, 15-11--.111. Catchers--Lexie Rose, Bettendorf, .297; Ashley Kilby, Johnston, Sophomore, .292. First Base--Jessie Quade, Sioux City North, Junior, .433; Second Base--Mollie Daniels, Cedar Falls, .391; Third Base--Katie Collins, West Des Moines Valley, Junior, .385. Shortstop--Brandy Budd, Des Moines East, Junior, .337; Bobbi Rose, Keokuk, .314. Outfield--Shanna Jones, Ottumwa, .289; Heather Davidson, Urbandale, Sophomore, .270; Amanda Wheeler, Manchester West Delaware, Sophomore, .366. Utility--Katie Pilger, Burlington, 14-1--.354; Arin Pershing, Marion Linn-Mar, Junior, 15-6--.383.

CLASS 2A
(Seniors unless listed)

FIRST TEAM
Pitchers--Sarah Dirkx, Carroll, 33-7--.244; Jackie Sorensen, Clear Creek-Amana, 21-4; Jessica Hicks, Colfax-Mingo, 33-3--.327; Marisa Jensen, Forest City, Junior, 33-6--.388; Michelle Osterhaus, Independence, 30-3--.279. Catchers--Christina Middleswart, Carlisle, .429; Renae Vomacka, Clear Creek-Amana, .354. First Base--Nikki Gruber, Pocahontas, .405; Second Base--Jenny Flora, Webster City, .460; Third Base--Ashley Hoffman, Centerville, Sophomore, .407. Shortstop--Jana Bradley, Marion, .422; Ashley Matthey, Sergeant Bluff-Lton,.380. Outfield--Stephanie Stratton, Clear Creek-Amana, .545; Jenna Spratt, Clear Creek-Amana, Junior, .472; Emily Christensen, Estherville-Lincoln Central, .525. Utility--Kara Unger, Missouri Valley, 22-6--.513; Brooke Graham, Shenandoah, .368.

SECOND TEAM
Pitchers--Ashley Lepley, Albia, 14-5--.310; Megan Keefe, Clear Lake, 25-9--.346; Stacey Monroe, West Union North Fayette, 33-10--.297; Brandi Redel, Red Oak, Junior, 35-11--.325; BreAnn VanDeer, Webster City, Freshman, 34-11--.190. Catchers--Jayci Sellner, Delhi Maquoketa Valley, .379; Kayla Unger, Missouri Valley, Junior, .331. First Base--Shelby Hurt, Marion, .389; Second Base--Clarissa Thompson, Forest City, .291; Third Base--Katie Hopp, Belmond-Klemme, .324. Shortstop--Megan Machovec, DeWitt Central, 8th Grade, .511; Jaci Faidley, Colfax-Mingo, Sophomore, .409. Outfield--Holly Petersen, Van Horne Benton, Junior, .365; Allison Stracke, Harlan, .333; Debra Schindler, Williamsburg, .420. Utility--Amanda Moser, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, .469; Carrie Embree, Waukee, Junior, 16-7--.418.

THIRD TEAM
Pitchers--Chelsey Dougherty, Belmond-Klemme, 8th Grade, 31-8; Meghan Oden, Centerville, Junior, 24-12--.341; Shea Carpenter, Clarinda, Junior, 29-10; Emily Bruns, Estherville-Lincoln Central, 17-5--.188; Leann Ostendorf, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Junior, 34-5--.272. Catchers--Katie Dunagan, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, .278; Missy Baker, Winterset, Freshman, .333. First Base--Ashley Pitkin, Clear Creek-Amana, .462; Second Base--Abby Kajewski, Algona, .320; Third Base--Molly Luchtel, Milford Okoboji, Junior, .467; Shortstop--Jenna Jurrens, George-Little Rock/Central Lyon, Junior, .492; J Browning, Red Oak, .373. Outfield--Amber Folkerts, Forest City, Sophomore, .339; Aubree Munson, Grinnell, Sophomore, .345; Tami Magner, Waukon, Sophomore, .357. Utility--Mindi Kirkhart, Bloomfield Davis County, .433; Tracee Kroese, Spirit Lake, 24-9--.452.

FOURTH TEAM
Pitchers--Tiffany Ledvina, DeWitt Central, Junior, 26-6--.308; Emily Johnson, Dallas Center-Grimes, 15-14--.154; Kristina McCusker, Marion, Sophomore, 20-5--.293; Whitney Schiller, Monona MFL-Mar-Mac, Junior, 18-11--.356; Carolyn Sybesma, Hull Western Christian, 18-17--.387. Catchers--Stacy Greiman, Garner-Hayfield, .326; Erin Thimmesch, Williamsburg, .374. First Base--Christina Stangl, Estherville-Lincoln Central, Junior, .341; Second Base--Alyssa Vaughn, Carroll, .300; Third Base--Abby Kacena, Clear Creek-Amana, .463. Shortstop--Krystal Grundmeier, Belmond-Klemme, .314; Jill Martin, Norwalk, Junior, .368. Outfield--Heather Sinclair, DeWitt Central, Freshman, .368; Katy Mohr, Winterset, .368. Utility--Kelly Heikens, Milford Okoboji, 23-10--.390; Rachel Jansen, MOC-Floyd Valley, .359.

FIFTH TEAM
Pitchers--Jena Weissenburger, Carlisle, Freshman, 25-6--.302; Abby Anderson, Estherville-Lincoln Central, 15-7--.283; Stacy Theulen, Harlan, 16-11; Becki Buls, Independence, Junior, 15-4--.231; Lindsay Siemonsma, Orange City Unity Christian, 20-5. Catchers--Abby Poulter, Colfax-Mingo, Sophomore, .377; Kayla Faber, Orange City Unity Christian, .412. First Base--Kristen Klaassen, George-Little Rock/Central Lyon,Junior, .395; Second Base--Abby Olson, Estherville-Lincoln Central, Junior, .345; Third Base--Traci Schmitt, Independence, .314. Shortstop--Erika Rockwell, Albia, Junior, .375; Mican Long, Clarinda, Junior, .416. Outfield--Bethany McDermott, Cascade, Sophomore, .364; Ashley Johnson, Center Point-Urbana, .389; Elisha Damon, Missouri Valley, Junior. .350. Utility--Laura Rowen, Hampton-Dumont, Junior; Molly Moser, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, .410.

SIXTH TEAM
Pitchers--Gina Modder, George-Little Rock/Central Lyon, 21-7; Brooke Goodell, Humboldt, Sophomore, 16-9--.309; Jamie Brink, Shenandoah, 22-7--.170; Abby Klopfenstein, Washington, Freshman, 13-12--.293; Kelsey Rethmeier, Winterset, Freshman, 24-8--.328. Catchers--Anne Stockdale, Humboldt, Sophomore, .402; Brittany Bowers, West Union North Fayette, Junior, .305. First Base--Mary Hinshaw, Milford Okoboji, .401; Second Base--Katie Ryan, Clear Creek-Amana, .253; Third Base--Karly Ashlock, Center Point-Urbana, Junior, .362. Shortstop--Laura Peterson, Carlisle, .305; Jaymi Kragel, Waukee, Junior, .317. Outfield--Alex Redenius, Algona, .317; Analee Porteous, Iowa Falls, .267; Stephanie Hill, Webster City, .358. Utility--Shelby Simon, Cascade, Senior, 24-12--.392; Ellie Schultz, Guttenberg Clayton Ridge, Freshman, 12-23--.289.

CLASS 1A
(Seniors unless lsited)

FIRST TEAM
Pitchers--Janet Barker, Victor HLV, 36-5--.426; Allison Brown, Packwood Pekin, 35-6--.410; Audra Hovick, Jewell South Hamilton, Junior, 33-7--.328; Bradi Smith, Liberty Center Southeast Warren, 30-6--.425; Whitney McElrath, Moville Woodbury Central, Sophomore, 33-7--.396. Catchers--Steph Kuhl, Logan-Magnolia, Junior, .475; Nicki Petersburg, Manly North Central, .479. First Base--Brandi Sargent, Alburnett, 16-8--.386; Second Base--Brandi Greenwood, Logan-Magnolia, 22-7--.379; Third Base--Kelli Willett, Granville Spalding, .363. Shortstop--Cari Kinzenbaw, Victor HLV, .432; Katie Maguire, Treynor, .488. Outfield--Lindsay Bissell, Edgewood-Colesburg, .343; Katelyn Kampfe, Iowa City Regina, 13-4--.349; Erin Michael, Jesup, Junior, .388. Utility--Halie Stalzer, LeGrand East Marshall, Junior, 31-6--.508; Stephanie Howe, Goose Lake Northeast, 8-2--.534.

SECOND TEAM
Pitchers--Ashley Krause, Conrad BCLUW, 29-6; Leslie George, Durant,23-5--.200; Jill Slater, Edgewood-Colesburg, Junior, 39-15--.214; Brienna Jordan, Pleasantville, Sophomore, 23-13--.283; Brandi Sykora, Sloan Westwood, Sophomore, 23-14--.330. Catchers--Ann Gramkow, Avoca AHST, .378; Kim Mehlin, Treynor, .426. First Base--Stacy Schlapkohl, Durant, Sophomore, .376; Second Base--Sara Goodman, State Center West Marsahll, Junior, .367. Third Base--Chelsey Matthias, Fairbank Wapsie Valley, .465. Shortstop--Alica Uhde, Conrad BCLUW, Junior, .408; Casey Jensen, Panora Panorama, .425. Outfield--Melissa Frank, Belle Plaine, Junior, .396; Meghan Reicks, Jackson Junction Turkey Valley, .404; Krystal Cary, Underwood, .440. Utility--Kalie Fligg, Eldon Cardinal, Sophomore, 24-4--.390; Cindy Smith, State Center West Marshall, Junior, 27-15, .346.

THIRD TEAM
Pitchers--Kayla Grutz, Bellevue, Sophomore, 26-8--.302; Katie Stain, Camanche, Sophomore, 26-10; Kala Kuhlmann, Charter Oak-Ute, 8th Grade, 22-14--.308; Shelley Heindel, Columbus Junction, 26-8--.386; Megan Ryan, New Sharon North Mahaska, 21-7--.307. Catchers--Jessica Grotewald, Lake Mills, .432; Kim Holmes, Alleman, North Polk, Junior, .312. First Base--Danielle Blunt, Gilbertville Don Bosco, .489; Second Base--Abby Reinert, Eldora-New Providence, Junior, .340; Third Base--Ivy Guthridge, Moville Woodbury Central, Sophomore,.376. Shortstop--Jeni Streb, Iowa City Regina, Junior, .388; Jessica Clark, Lisbon, Junior, .417. Outfield--Katie Johnson, Alburnett, .325; Ashley Orris, Columbus Junction, Freshman, .340; Laura Nanninga, Neola Tri-Center, Junior, .326. Utility--Christa Moyer, Janesville, 28-9--.347; Ashley Wagner, Lansing Kee, .443.

FOURTH TEAM
Pitchers-Meredith O'Brien, Ackley AGWSR, Sophomore, 20-15--.318; Rachel Degner, Albert City-Truesdale, Junior, 24-10--.360; Sara Neverman, Jesup, 26-9; Alison Waggie, Wall Lake View-Auburn, Junior, 17-10--.427; Josie Barrow, Woodward-Granger, Sophomore, 22-10--.409. Catchers--Jill Mitchell, Truro Interstate 35, Junior, .435; Megan Foor, Wapello, Junior, .455. First Base--Stephanie Stamm, Olin, .424; Second Base--Stacy Butt, Goose Lake Northeast, Sophomore, .406; Third Base--Kelsey Hake, Jewell South Hamilton, 8th Grade, .361. Shortstop--Brenda Park, Mason City Newman, .408; Alicia Konrad, Liberty Center Southeast Warren, Junior, .476. Outfield--Shelly Walter, Eldon Cardinal, Junior, .328; Laura Pirkl, Victor HLV, Junior, .356; April Kalmes, Springville, Sophomore, .343. Utility--Dana Burns, Alburnett, Junior, 17-5--.452; Shelby Albertsen, Sidney, 17-9--.412.

FIFTH TEAM
Pitchers--Michelle Pothast, Allison-Bristow, 16-11--.414; Lindsey Walker, Armstrong-Ringsted, 16-11--.210; Tricia Porter, Earlham, 19-10--.319; Ashton Donahue, Iowa City Regina, Sophomore, 19-3--.303; Rachelle Miller, Treynor, Junior, 22-8. Catchers--Holly Jones, Dike-New Hartford, .443; Ashley Wagamon, Packwood Pekin, .315. First Base--Brook Zern, Conrad BCLUW, .313; Second Base--Allesha Olson, Battle Creek-Ida Grove, Sophomore, .410; Third Base--Dani Heins, Postville, Junior, .408. Shortstop--Jamie Enfield, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter, Sophomore, .467; Kyli Hake, Jewell South Hamilton, Sophomore, .320. Outfield--Morgan Nelson, Colo-Nesco; Rachel Brecht, Marengo Iowa Valley, Junior, .392; Amber Nielsen, Sloan Westwood, Freshman, .364. Utility--Ashley Steines, Camanche, Sophomore, .366; Heather Parsons, Eldon Cardinal, Junior, .409.

SIXTH TEAM
Pitchers--Tara Colt, Akron-Westfield, Freshman; Katie Rung, Fort Madison Aquinas/Marquette, Junior, 19-7--.284; Kelsey Lunn, Fort Dodge St. Edmond, 8th Grade, 13-5--.342; Tisha Christensen, Lenox, Junior, 22-10--.274; Laura Taylor, Nora Springs-Rock Falls, 24-10--.377. Catchers--Chrystal Crow, Victor HLV, Junior, .341; Erin Shelley, Postville, Junior, .491. First Base--Jill Williams, New Sharon North Mahaska, .262; Second Base--Ashley Westphal, Jesup, Junior, .438; Third Base--Tricia Weber, Elkader Central, .444. Shortstop--Alicia Lovin, Albert City-Truesdale, Junior, .396; Sami Christensen, Coon Rapids-Bayard, .451. Outfield--Stephanie Holding, Janesville, .304; Jentry Meinecke, Panora Panorama, .304; Trisha Petersen, Correctionville River Valley. Utility--Sarah Pearson, Stanwood North Cedar, .400; Heather Kay, Walnut.

SEVENTH TEAM
Pitchers--Gina Schlesselman, Belle Plaine, Junior, 24-8--.283; Jenny Vitzthum, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Junior, 29-9--.350; Jamie Sogard, Eldora-New Providence, Junior, 20-10--.227; Hailey Beneke, Manson-Northwest Webster, 8th Grade, 15-11--.180; Kendra Horkey, Granville Spalding, 21-14--.245. Catchers--Sara Griffin, Fort Madison Aquinas/Marquette, Junior, .330; Kelly Drury, LeGrand East Marshall, Junior, .314. First Base--Anne Spieker, Eldora-New Providence, .364; Second Base--Maggie Downs, Truro Interstate 35, Sophomore, .336; Third Base--Emily Kimzey, Liberty Center Southeast Warren, Sophomore,.460. Shortstop--Jill Lacey, Hinton, Sophomore,.416; Pamela Masker, Underwood, Sophomore,.347. Outfield--Heather Borchers, Akron-Westfield; Valerie Nelson, Danville, .390; Angela Broderson, Manly North Central, Junior, .386. Utility--Andrea Swanson, Eldon Cardinal, 8-2--.364; Meghan Brue, Underwood, Sophomore, 12-3--.308.