- Clarke University Softball
#33 Amanda Balough
PLAYER PROFILE
2010: MCC Academic All-Conference
Before Clarke: Attended Waubonsee Community College for two years...earned first-team all-conference softball honors in 2008 and 2009...first-team all-regional team in 2008 and second-team all-regional team in 2009...Who's Who Among Students in American Junior College...Dean's List three semesters...President's List...Phi Theta Kappa honors society.
Before Clarke: Attended Waubonsee Community College for two years...earned first-team all-conference softball honors in 2008 and 2009...first-team all-regional team in 2008 and second-team all-regional team in 2009...Who's Who Among Students in American Junior College...Dean's List three semesters...President's List...Phi Theta Kappa honors society.
High School: 2007 graduate of Yorkville High School...participated in basketball, softball and volleyball...three-year letterwinner in softball...two-time Western Sun All-Conference selection...named best offensive player junior year...was active in student council, Key Club and Principal's Council...member of National Honor Society.
Personal File: Born on April 19, 1989 in Yorkville, Illinois...daughter of David and Dianne Balough, of Yorkville, Illinois...has one brother...enjoys frisbee golf, photography and sports...majoring in graphic design.
2010 Softball Roster
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Katie Philipp-Guerra | FR | OF | 5-6 | Kansas City, Mo. | Oak Park HS |
| 4 | Rebecca Brosnan | FR | OF | 5-2 | Algona, Iowa | Bishop Garrigan HS |
| 5 | Becky Shady | SO | C/UTL | 5-8 | Worthington, Iowa | Beckman HS |
| 6 | Liz Behnke | SO | 2B | 5-4 | Dubuque, Iowa | Hempstead HS |
| 7 | Lacey Dole | SR | C/OF | 5-6 | Dubuque, Iowa | Senior H.S. |
| 8 | Anneliese Lange | SR | 3B | 5-5 | Grand Junction, Colo. | Paonia HS |
| 9 | Rachel Fischer | FR | P/UTL | 5-6 | Cascade, Iowa | Cascade HS |
| 10 | Nicky Newhoff | JR | P | 5-9 | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Cedar Falls HS |
| 12 | Morgan Fitzgerald | FR | UTL/P | 5-2 | Dyersville, Iowa | Beckman HS |
| 14 | Colleen Dansart | SR | 1B | 5-8 | Oak Lawn, Ill. | Queen of Peace HS |
| 20 | Abby Nauman | SO | P | 5-9 | Dubuque, Iowa | Hempstead HS |
| 22 | Caitlin Woods | JR | P | 5-6 | Maryville, Mo. | Maryville HS |
| 23 | Laura Zelinskas | SO | 1B/P | 5-5 | Dubuque, Iowa | Dubuque Senior HS |
| 24 | Samantha Johnson | JR | OF/SS | 5-7 | Rockford, Ill. | Guilford HS |
| 33 | Amanda Balough | JR | SS | 5-7 | Yorkville, Ill. | Waubonsee CC |
Liz Garthright - Head Coach - 3rd season
Heather Steele - Assistant Coach - 1st season
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