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Introducing the 2008 City College Softball Team
The 2008 Santa Barbara City College Softball squad will begin its 10th season under the direction of Head Coach Paula Congleton and Assistant Coach Bill Hilliard and Peter Aguilar.
The Vaqueros are returning only two sophomores but have a group of 18 talented and eager freshmen looking to continue the success of 2006, 2007 team qualifying for Regional Post Conference Championships. The Vaqueros lead the conference last year in batting with a .337 average and added 5 players to the All-WSC Conference Team.
Head Coach Paula Congleton is looking forward to coaching a full squad of outstanding players from Arizona, Colorado, and Northern and Southern California.
Returning players include: Michelle Diaz, returning Center Fielder. Coming off a great freshman year as a FIRST TEAM WSC ALL-CONFERENCE selection, Michelle will find her home in Center Field this season as well as stepping in as team Co-Captain. Vanessa Crook had a great first season at Short Stop, receiving honors as a WSC Honorable Mention. Vanessa has worked hard this fall to increase her strength and range as a Short Stop and has stepped up with Michelle as Co-Captain.
This years Rookies include: Sonja Crawford is a local standout from San Marcos High School. Sonja received several awards in High School as a First Team All-League Catcher. Sonja will see most of her action at Third Base but has great talent behind the plate.
Kasie Muro comes to us from Tehachapi High School. She received honors as a First Team All-League player as Tehachapi's force behind the plate.
Brianne Bagwell, Jennifer Fontan, Vanessa Gutierrez, and Sierra Van Olphen all hail from the West Covina, Diamond Bar area. All of these very talented players are fresh off the California Mirage 18 and Under travel ball team. Brianne is a solid Second Baseman, Jennifer Fontan will see action in Right Field, Vanessa Gutierrez in Center Field, and Sierra in Left Field.
Alaura Contreras joins this year's team from Queen Creek, Arizona. With experience and speed in the outfield, Alaura will be a great asset to this year's team.
Michelle Tabone is another talented outfielder from Oak Park. We are looking for Michelle to provide some offensive power as she finished her high school career, batting over .400.
Jessie Mahn, Erin Breck, and Jennifer Mosier come to us from the Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley areas playing for the very successful South Coast Predators. Jessie will see action in Right Field and behind the plate. Erin Breck will see the majority of action at Second Base, but has great range and talent in the outfield. Jennifer Mosier will see action at Short Stop and in the outfield. We are looking forward to letting her speed increase our offensive performance.
Sara Gurchinoff is from Lompoc High School, playing Second Base.
Also a very talented player, Sara also has outfield experience that will
help the Vaqueros' defensive strength.
Bianca Alvarez is a strong Third Baseman from Oxnard High School. In addition to her defensive strength
we are looking for Bianca to put up big numbers in the offensive
category.
In the cirlce this year we have four talented pitchers.
Cierra
Lard will be a great addition to the pitching staff as a freshman. She
has played years of travel ball and has made the transition to throwing
from 43 feet easily. Cierra, along with teammate Barbie Clemons, are
enjoying the beauty and warmth of Santa Barbara after residing in Grand
Junction, Colorado.
Kristina Sewell is another very talented pitcher who will see many
innings on the mound. Kristina received honors from her Nipomo High
School team and just came off a very successful summer travel ball
season.
Gabby Garza, from Cajon High School, will also help out on the mound but will see action in Right Field as well.
Barbie Clemons, from Fruita Monument High School in Grand Junction,
Colorado is a true utility player. Eager to excel in all positions,
Barbie will see action at First, Catcher, and on the mound.
The Vaqueros are working hard and are excited about the potential they possess to achieve great things this season.
Peter Aguilar,Strength and Conditioning Coach, has been working hard with our players this year, emphasizing speed, power and agility.
Assistant Coach Bill Hilliard is developing the outfielders and hitters. The coaching staff is excited about the dynamics of this year's team and are looking forward to an outstanding season.
Watch for additional news on the Vaquero 2008 Women's Softball Program.
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