Four More Added To Maple Leafs Softball Roster
June 1, 2009
| GOSHEN, Ind. – Just a week after announcing his first four signings in the class of 2009-2010, Goshen College Head Coach Lee Mast added four more to the list this week. This group adds an immediate impact bat, speed in the outfield, and a couple of quality arms to increase the depth of the Maple Leaf pitching staff.
After leading the Maple Leaf softball program to its first 10 win season since 2003, Goshen College Head Coach Lee Mast has now officially announced the addition of eight student-athletes to the 2009-2010 roster. Recently, Mast announced the signings of Sharayah Fike, Jana Beitler, Kelsey Morris, and Maria Koshmider to letter of intents. |
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| Ashley Hackman – Third Base/ Catcher Belmont High School (Decatur, Ind.) After smashing a team-record 28 home runs in 2009, the Maple Leafs have added another strong and consistent bat in Belmont High School graduate Ashley Hackman. As a junior, Hackman pounded out 41 hits, seven doubles, three home runs, and 27 RBI’s, while batting an impressive .350. She also slugged .504, while striking out just 10 times in 117 at bats. Midway through her senior campaign, Hackman had stepped it up even more, posting an outstanding .425 batting average. “I am really excited to have Ashley coming to Goshen College to continue her softball career,” Mast said. “She is a good power hitter, a great student, and will fit well here.” |
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| Ashley Hasbrouck – Outfielder Centreville High School (Centreville, Mich.) “Ashley is a good student of the game of softball,” Mast explained. “She can play just about anywhere and has great speed, which is what I was looking for out of her.” Ashley, a graduate of Centreville High School and the daughter of Jim and Katrina Hasbrouck, will study nursing at Goshen College when she arrives in the fall. “She can slap as well as lay down bunts,” added Mast. “I can see her playing catcher a little as well as covering a lot of ground in the outfield with her speed.” |
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| Bethany Kern – Pitcher/ First Base Triton High School (Rochester, Ind.) “Bethany will be a big help to our pitching staff and may play some at first base,” explained Mast. “She has a strong bat, but has also handled most of the pitching duties at Triton.” The daughter of Albert and Kay Kern, Bethany is a 2009 graduate of Triton High School. She will study music at Goshen College. |
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| Amy Blankenship – Pitcher Jonathan Alder High School (Plain City, Ohio) A 2009 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City (Ohio), Blankenship will step in immediate to help solidify the Maple Leaf pitching staff. “Amy will really help our pitching rotation as she is very strong and hits her spots,” Mast explained. “We are very excited to have Amy coming to Goshen College to further her education and join the softball program.” Amy – the daughter of Robert and Mari Blankenship – has pitched in every one of her high school team’s games this season and has helped Jonathan Alder to a 17-6 record. |
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