2014 Metro State Roadrunners Softball
2014 Metro State Roadrunners Softball Metropolitan State University of Denver • Department of Athletics • Fax: 303-556-2720 Sports Info. Director: Andy Schlichting, O: 303-556-3431, C: 303-362-3219, [email protected] Mail: Campus Box 9 • P.O. Box 173362 • Denver, CO 80217 Ship: 1201 5th St. • Campus Box 9/Ste. 420 • Denver, CO 80204 www.facebook.com/metro.state.roadrunners
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Softball Recruit Bios Annika Anderson Second Base 5-foot-10 Loveland, Colo. (Loveland H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Loveland High School Class of 2014 ... four-year starter ... coached by Mike Felton ... named all-state as a senior in 2013 ... three-time all-conference and all-area ... team captain ... led LHS to a state championship as a junior and qualified for state tournament all four years ... batted .392 over the past three seasons ... four-year letterwinner in basketball. Club Team: Played for Warriors Select ... Triple Crown state champions in 2008 and 2009 ... Sparkler Division champions 2009-11 ... Triple Crown International World Series champions in 2008 ... USSSA state champions in 2013 ... Triple Crown World Series runners-up in 2013 ... batted .372 from 2007-13 ... coached by Chris Hutton. Personal: Born Annika Lynne Anderson on May 18, 1996 ... daughter of Ceri and Jim Anderson ... has a younger sister Abby ... undecided major. Taryn Calori Third Base/Utility 5-foot-7 Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Highlands Ranch High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Joe Gleason ... twotime second team all-conference ... batted .405 with 12 home runs in her career ... led the conference in home runs as a junior ... two-year letterwinner in basketball and one-year letterwinner in track. Club Team: Played for Elite Sports Prospects ... team captain ... team most valuable player ... played in multiple all-star and All-America games ... coached by Steve Smith. Personal: Born Taryn Lee Calori on Oct. 7, 1995, in Santa Rosa, Calif. ... daughter of Lynette and Jeremy Calori ... has two younger sisters, Tayelyn and Tessa ... plans to major in athletic training. Sarena Espinoza Catcher 5-foot-3 Corona, Calif. (Corona Centennial H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Corona Centennial High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Anne Wells ... all-
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tournament in Charter Oak tournament ... batted .267 in four-year career ... scholar athlete. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH 18 Gold. Personal: Born Sarena Brianna Espinoza on Feb. 6, 1996 ... daughter of Robert and Lina Espinoza ... has a younger brother, Brian ... undecided major. Harley Huser Shortstop/Third Base 5-foot-9 Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Mountain Range High School Class of 2014 ... four-year starter ... coached by Dane Craig ... two-time first team all-conference and honorable mention as a freshman ... three-time academic all-state ... batted .458 with three home runs, 17 RBIs, 18 runs and six stolen bases as a senior ... two-time DECA state qualifier ... member of the National Technical Honor Society. Club Team: Played for Colorado Stars Sakamoto 18U ... 2012 and 2013 ASA and Premier nationals qualifier ... 2012 Louisville Slugger Independence Day all-star ... 2008-10 Triple Crown all-star ... coached by Scott Sakamoto. Personal: Born Harley Marie Huser on Aug. 2, 1996 ... daughter of Eric and Mandi Huser ... has a younger brother Hunter ... earned Blackbelt in Taekwondo in 2008 and was a universal Taekwondo instructor from 2008-11 ... plans to major in human performance & sport (pre-physical therapy). Nicole Larsen Pitcher 5-foot-7 Murrieta, Calif. (Phoenix College) Junior Bats: Right, Throws: Right Before Metro State: Played two seasons at Phoenix College ... is currently 10-4 with two saves in 78.2 innings in 22 appearances with a 2.67 ERA and 54 strikeouts ... is batting .381 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 42 at bats ... led PC to a national runner-up finish as a freshman in 2013 with a 5-1 record and 3.50 ERA, while batting .483 ... coached by Heinz Mueller. High School: 2012 graduate of Bloomington High School ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Bobby Flores ... fourtime all-league and led BHS to three CIF appearances ... named Sunkist League MVP as a senior. Personal: Born Nicole Marie Larsen on Oct. 2, 1993 ... daughter of Scott and Michele Larsen ... older brother Andrew played baseball at Cal State San Marcos ... has an older sister, Chelsey Waite, and a younger sister Alexia ... plans to major in criminal justice. Kenzie Mattey Pitcher 5-foot-7 Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Ponderosa High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Toby Tabola ... named second team all-league as a senior and honorable mention all-league as a junior ... posted a 2.76 ERA and batted .473 with a 1.096 slugging percentage as a senior in 2013 ... batted .410 with 18 RBIs as a junior.
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Club Team: Played for Rocky Mountain Thunder ... participant in the 2012 and 2013 Triple Crown Sparkler all-start games ... 2012 AFC Winter Showcase all-star game participant ... coached by Brian Taylor. Personal: Born Mackenzie Anne Mattey on Nov. 12, 1995 ... daughter of John and Kendra Mattey ... has younger brothers, Blake and Brooks ... plans to major in nursing. Lani Redmond Utility 5-foot-2 Chandler, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Junior Bats: Left, Throws; Right Before Metro State: Played two seasons at Phoenix College ... is currently batting .400 in 65 at bats with four steals and 17 runs scored ... played in 58 games as a freshman and led PC to a national runner-up finish, batting .418 with eight doubles, one home run and one triple, 11 stolen bases, 49 runs scored and 34 RBIs in 2013 ... coached by Heinz Mueller. High School: 2012 graduate of Corona del Sol High School. Personal: Born Leilani Mikaela Irene Redmond on Aug. 29, 1994 in Denver ... plans to major in recreational therapy. Briana Sanville Third Base 5-foot-7 Lakewood, Colo. (Arvada West H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Arvada West High School Class of 2014 ... coached by former Metro State assistant Brenna Millikan ... named first team all-state as a senior ... three-time all-conference ... batted .458 with 38 RBIs, 11 doubles and one triple as a senior in 2013 ... batted .441 as a junior and .417 as a sophomore. Club Team: Played for Colorado Cardinals ... coached by Greg Vigil. Personal: Born Briana Elizabeth Sanville on Dec. 10, 1995 ... daughter of John and Kimi Sanville ... has an older brother, Kasey Guthrie, an older sister, Kelsey, and a younger sister, Julia ... plans to major in criminal justice. Kelee Suggs Outfield/Catcher 5-foot-7 Florissant, Colo. (Manitou Springs H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Manitou Springs High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Dale Huntington ... played for Woodland Park High School ... named first team all-state and Metro League player of the year as a senior at shortstop ... three-time all-league ... batted .587 with 43 runs, 35 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, six doubles and six triples as a senior ... led WHS to a league championship as a senior ... named league’s defensive player of the year as a junior at catcher and batted .548 that season ... lettered in swimming one year. Club Team: Played for Aquasox ... coached by Dale Huntington. Personal: Born Kelee Nichole Suggs on Jan. 11, 1996, in Alexandria, Va. ... daughter of Randy and Kesti Suggs ... has an older brother, Justin, and younger brothers, Mitchell and Jacob ... has an older sister, Ashley Canino, and a younger sister, Morgan ... undecided major.
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Carissa Terry First Base 5-foot-8 Moreno Valley, Calif. (Valley View H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Valley View High School Class of 2014 ... coached by Shaunice Harris ... honorable mention all-Inland Valley League as a junior ... named to league’s all-academic team as a junior and is a VVHS top scholar (top 20 of class) ... batted .316 with 10 extra-base hits as a junior. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH ... coached by Ken Carlson and Blake Woken. Personal: Born Carissa Gracie Terry on April 11, 1996 ... daughter of Tanya and Cecil Terry ... older brother Aaron played basketball at University of Nebraska at Omaha ... has a younger sister, Melanee, and an older sister, Paulette ... plans to major in criminal justice. Taylor Zamora Outfield 5-foot-3 Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Vista Murrieta High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Dan Torres ... led VMHS to league championships in 2011 and 2012 ... batted .375 in 2012. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH ... coached by Ken Carlson. Personal: Born Taylor Michelle Zamora on March 20, 1996, in Anaheim, Calif. ... daughter of Mike and Jamie Zamora ... has a younger brother Jake ... plans to major in criminal justice.
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Softball Recruit Bios Annika Anderson Second Base 5-foot-10 Loveland, Colo. (Loveland H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Loveland High School Class of 2014 ... four-year starter ... coached by Mike Felton ... named all-state as a senior in 2013 ... three-time all-conference and all-area ... team captain ... led LHS to a state championship as a junior and qualified for state tournament all four years ... batted .392 over the past three seasons ... four-year letterwinner in basketball. Club Team: Played for Warriors Select ... Triple Crown state champions in 2008 and 2009 ... Sparkler Division champions 2009-11 ... Triple Crown International World Series champions in 2008 ... USSSA state champions in 2013 ... Triple Crown World Series runners-up in 2013 ... batted .372 from 2007-13 ... coached by Chris Hutton. Personal: Born Annika Lynne Anderson on May 18, 1996 ... daughter of Ceri and Jim Anderson ... has a younger sister Abby ... undecided major. Taryn Calori Third Base/Utility 5-foot-7 Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Highlands Ranch High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Joe Gleason ... twotime second team all-conference ... batted .405 with 12 home runs in her career ... led the conference in home runs as a junior ... two-year letterwinner in basketball and one-year letterwinner in track. Club Team: Played for Elite Sports Prospects ... team captain ... team most valuable player ... played in multiple all-star and All-America games ... coached by Steve Smith. Personal: Born Taryn Lee Calori on Oct. 7, 1995, in Santa Rosa, Calif. ... daughter of Lynette and Jeremy Calori ... has two younger sisters, Tayelyn and Tessa ... plans to major in athletic training. Sarena Espinoza Catcher 5-foot-3 Corona, Calif. (Corona Centennial H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Corona Centennial High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Anne Wells ... all-
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tournament in Charter Oak tournament ... batted .267 in four-year career ... scholar athlete. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH 18 Gold. Personal: Born Sarena Brianna Espinoza on Feb. 6, 1996 ... daughter of Robert and Lina Espinoza ... has a younger brother, Brian ... undecided major. Harley Huser Shortstop/Third Base 5-foot-9 Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Mountain Range High School Class of 2014 ... four-year starter ... coached by Dane Craig ... two-time first team all-conference and honorable mention as a freshman ... three-time academic all-state ... batted .458 with three home runs, 17 RBIs, 18 runs and six stolen bases as a senior ... two-time DECA state qualifier ... member of the National Technical Honor Society. Club Team: Played for Colorado Stars Sakamoto 18U ... 2012 and 2013 ASA and Premier nationals qualifier ... 2012 Louisville Slugger Independence Day all-star ... 2008-10 Triple Crown all-star ... coached by Scott Sakamoto. Personal: Born Harley Marie Huser on Aug. 2, 1996 ... daughter of Eric and Mandi Huser ... has a younger brother Hunter ... earned Blackbelt in Taekwondo in 2008 and was a universal Taekwondo instructor from 2008-11 ... plans to major in human performance & sport (pre-physical therapy). Nicole Larsen Pitcher 5-foot-7 Murrieta, Calif. (Phoenix College) Junior Bats: Right, Throws: Right Before Metro State: Played two seasons at Phoenix College ... is currently 10-4 with two saves in 78.2 innings in 22 appearances with a 2.67 ERA and 54 strikeouts ... is batting .381 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 42 at bats ... led PC to a national runner-up finish as a freshman in 2013 with a 5-1 record and 3.50 ERA, while batting .483 ... coached by Heinz Mueller. High School: 2012 graduate of Bloomington High School ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Bobby Flores ... fourtime all-league and led BHS to three CIF appearances ... named Sunkist League MVP as a senior. Personal: Born Nicole Marie Larsen on Oct. 2, 1993 ... daughter of Scott and Michele Larsen ... older brother Andrew played baseball at Cal State San Marcos ... has an older sister, Chelsey Waite, and a younger sister Alexia ... plans to major in criminal justice. Kenzie Mattey Pitcher 5-foot-7 Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Ponderosa High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Toby Tabola ... named second team all-league as a senior and honorable mention all-league as a junior ... posted a 2.76 ERA and batted .473 with a 1.096 slugging percentage as a senior in 2013 ... batted .410 with 18 RBIs as a junior.
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Club Team: Played for Rocky Mountain Thunder ... participant in the 2012 and 2013 Triple Crown Sparkler all-start games ... 2012 AFC Winter Showcase all-star game participant ... coached by Brian Taylor. Personal: Born Mackenzie Anne Mattey on Nov. 12, 1995 ... daughter of John and Kendra Mattey ... has younger brothers, Blake and Brooks ... plans to major in nursing. Lani Redmond Utility 5-foot-2 Chandler, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Junior Bats: Left, Throws; Right Before Metro State: Played two seasons at Phoenix College ... is currently batting .400 in 65 at bats with four steals and 17 runs scored ... played in 58 games as a freshman and led PC to a national runner-up finish, batting .418 with eight doubles, one home run and one triple, 11 stolen bases, 49 runs scored and 34 RBIs in 2013 ... coached by Heinz Mueller. High School: 2012 graduate of Corona del Sol High School. Personal: Born Leilani Mikaela Irene Redmond on Aug. 29, 1994 in Denver ... plans to major in recreational therapy. Briana Sanville Third Base 5-foot-7 Lakewood, Colo. (Arvada West H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Arvada West High School Class of 2014 ... coached by former Metro State assistant Brenna Millikan ... named first team all-state as a senior ... three-time all-conference ... batted .458 with 38 RBIs, 11 doubles and one triple as a senior in 2013 ... batted .441 as a junior and .417 as a sophomore. Club Team: Played for Colorado Cardinals ... coached by Greg Vigil. Personal: Born Briana Elizabeth Sanville on Dec. 10, 1995 ... daughter of John and Kimi Sanville ... has an older brother, Kasey Guthrie, an older sister, Kelsey, and a younger sister, Julia ... plans to major in criminal justice. Kelee Suggs Outfield/Catcher 5-foot-7 Florissant, Colo. (Manitou Springs H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Manitou Springs High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Dale Huntington ... played for Woodland Park High School ... named first team all-state and Metro League player of the year as a senior at shortstop ... three-time all-league ... batted .587 with 43 runs, 35 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, six doubles and six triples as a senior ... led WHS to a league championship as a senior ... named league’s defensive player of the year as a junior at catcher and batted .548 that season ... lettered in swimming one year. Club Team: Played for Aquasox ... coached by Dale Huntington. Personal: Born Kelee Nichole Suggs on Jan. 11, 1996, in Alexandria, Va. ... daughter of Randy and Kesti Suggs ... has an older brother, Justin, and younger brothers, Mitchell and Jacob ... has an older sister, Ashley Canino, and a younger sister, Morgan ... undecided major.
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Carissa Terry First Base 5-foot-8 Moreno Valley, Calif. (Valley View H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Valley View High School Class of 2014 ... coached by Shaunice Harris ... honorable mention all-Inland Valley League as a junior ... named to league’s all-academic team as a junior and is a VVHS top scholar (top 20 of class) ... batted .316 with 10 extra-base hits as a junior. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH ... coached by Ken Carlson and Blake Woken. Personal: Born Carissa Gracie Terry on April 11, 1996 ... daughter of Tanya and Cecil Terry ... older brother Aaron played basketball at University of Nebraska at Omaha ... has a younger sister, Melanee, and an older sister, Paulette ... plans to major in criminal justice. Taylor Zamora Outfield 5-foot-3 Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta H.S.) Freshman Bats: Right, Throws: Right High School: Vista Murrieta High School Class of 2014 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Dan Torres ... led VMHS to league championships in 2011 and 2012 ... batted .375 in 2012. Club Team: Played for TEAMSMITH ... coached by Ken Carlson. Personal: Born Taylor Michelle Zamora on March 20, 1996, in Anaheim, Calif. ... daughter of Mike and Jamie Zamora ... has a younger brother Jake ... plans to major in criminal justice.
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