ROSTER 2007 SOFTBALL. Liberty University 2007 Softball Roster

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1 ROSTER 2007 Liberty University 2007 Softball Roster Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. B/T Year Ht. Hometown/High School (Previous School) 4 Beth Bennett 1B/RHP R/R So. 5-8 Powhatan, Va./Powhatan 2 Sarah Ellis RHP R/R So Perry, N.Y./Perry Central 10 Claire Fridey UTL L/L Jr. 5-6 Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville South 15 Michelle Fridey C/UTL R/R Fr. 5-8 Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville South 24 Beth Hensley OF R/R Sr. 5-7 Evington, Va./Timberlake Christian 1 J nae Jefferson SS R/R Fr. 5-4 Barboursville, W.Va./Cabell Midland 7 Dawn Jeffs 2B L/R Sr. 5-7 Roseville, Calif./Roseville (Biola) 22 Kristina Jerry UTL R/R Fr. 5-5 Brampton, Ontario, Canada/Mayfield Secondary 12 Courtney Johnson 3B R/R So. 5-7 Concord, Calif./Berean Christian 6 Jessica Leary OF R/R So. 5-9 North Plainfield, N.J./Timothy Christian 21 Rachel Love OF R/R Jr. 5-8 Parker, Colo./Ponderosa 17 Terra Lowe RHP R/R Sr. 5-6 Chesapeake, Va./Greenbrier Christian 5 Taylor McCarty 3B/C R/R Fr. 5-5 Middletown, Md./Middletown High 11 Shannon McKain OF R/R Jr. 5-9 Hacienda Heights, Calif./Los Altos 9 Jessica Moore OF/SS R/R Sr. 5-7 Chesapeake, Va./Western Branch (Charlotte) 8 Sarah Swor RHP R/R Sr. 5-6 Elkview, W.Va./Elk Valley Christian 3 Dana Wheeler LHP R/L Fr. 5-4 Pataskala, Ohio/Watkins 14 Ashley Williams C/3B R/R Jr. 5-7 Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. B/T Year Ht. Hometown/High School (Previous School) 1 J nae Jefferson SS R/R Fr. 5-4 Barboursville, W.Va./Cabell Midland 2 Sarah Ellis RHP R/R So Perry, N.Y./Perry Central 3 Dana Wheeler LHP R/L Fr. 5-4 Pataskala, Ohio/Watkins 4 Beth Bennett 1B/RHP R/R So. 5-8 Powhatan, Va./Powhatan 5 Taylor McCarty 3B/C R/R Fr. 5-5 Middletown, Md./Middletown High 6 Jessica Leary OF R/R So. 5-9 North Plainfield, N.J./Timothy Christian 7 Dawn Jeffs 2B L/R Sr. 5-7 Roseville, Calif./Roseville (Biola) 8 Sarah Swor RHP R/R Sr. 5-6 Elkview, W.Va./Elk Valley Christian 9 Jessica Moore OF/SS R/R Sr. 5-7 Chesapeake, Va./Western Branch (Charlotte) 10 Claire Fridey UTL L/L Jr. 5-6 Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville South 11 Shannon McKain OF R/R Jr. 5-9 Hacienda Heights, Calif./Los Altos 12 Courtney Johnson 3B R/R So. 5-7 Concord, Calif./Berean Christian 14 Ashley Williams C/3B R/R Jr. 5-7 Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood 15 Michelle Fridey C/UTL R/R Fr. 5-8 Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville South 17 Terra Lowe RHP R/R Sr. 5-6 Chesapeake, Va./Greenbrier Christian 21 Rachel Love OF R/R Jr. 5-8 Parker, Colo./Ponderosa 22 Kristina Jerry UTL R/R Fr. 5-5 Brampton, Ontario, Canada/Mayfield Secondary 24 Beth Hensley OF R/R Sr. 5-7 Evington, Va./Timberlake Christian Head Coach: Paul Wetmore (Liberty, 88) Assistant Coach: Andy Lott (Liberty, 95) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Tuesday Van Engen (Liberty, 84) Graduate Assistant: Liz Beirne (Olivet Nazarene, 05) Student Manager: Audrey Beman 8

2 2007 BETH HENSLEY #24 OF, 5-7, R/R, Sr. Timberlake Chr. School EVINGTON, VA. PLAYER PROFILES Up Close With Beth Hensley What is your favorite movie? Pride and Prejudice, The Notebook What is your favorite TV show? One Tree Hill, ER and Reba What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Garfield I love Italian food and sleeping. I love to watch TV and I hate Mondays! I am sarcastic at times but have a soft side too. What is the most overused word you say? TRAVIS!!!! Who is your favorite band? Nickleback, Evanescence and Rascal Flatts 2006 (Jr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll saw playing time in 63 games, starting 62 contests ranked fifth on the squad with a.253 batting average recorded the sixthlongest hitting streak of the season at five games ranked fifth on the squad with nine multiple-hit games ranked eighth on the team with four multiple-rbi contests finished the season with a career high in 23 runs scored, 43 hits, 18 RBI, 18 walks and 10 stolen bases was a combined 3-for-7 with a home run to help the Lady Flames to a home doubleheader sweep over Mount St. Mary's knocked in three runs for the second time in her career against North Carolina A&T went a perfect 3-for-3 with two solo home runs against Bethune-Cookman 3-for-3 with two runs scored, helping Liberty complete a conference sweep over Birmingham-Southern 2-for-3 in the Lady Flames' 9-5 upset victory over Virginia Tech (So.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll saw playing time in 53 games, starting 52 contests started all 52 games in left field and batted all 52 games second in the order ranked fourth on the team with a.275 batting average tied for fourth on the team with a career-high four home runs ranked second on the team with 21 runs scored tied for second with seven stolen bases and was a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts one of the most consistent bunters on the team, she led the squad with 13 sacrifice hits 2-for-3 with two RBI against UNC Greensboro at the Seahawk Classic 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-5 victory over Saint Louis at the 49er Classic 1- for-3 with a two-run homer against Lafayette at the 49er Classic was a perfect 3-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI against Florida Atlantic at the Tar Heel Classic 2-for-3 with three RBI and a home run against Hampton 2-for-3 against Virginia Tech 2- for-4 with a run scored, a double and a homer against Winthrop 2-for-5 with two runs scored against Longwood 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and a homer against Charleston Southern 2-for-4 against Birmingham-Southern (Fr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll saw playing time in 47 games, starting 40 contests saw playing time in both left field and as the designated player finished ninth on the team with 18 hits finished tied for fifth with 12 runs scored led the Lady Flames and ranked in the top five in the Big South with 14 sacrifice hits one of three Liberty players with a triple on the season 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base against St. John's at the Seahawk Classic 1-for-2 with a RBI against Share something that people don't know about you? I sleep with a stuffed monkey. After graduation I would like to get a job as a labor and delivery nurse at Virginia Baptist Hospital and I am getting married in August!!! In my spare time, I like to I'm a nursing student. I don't have spare time!!! Do you have any pre-game rituals? Squeeze into our extremely tight uniform pants does that count! A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance is (and why)? I have always wanted to go to Australia because I just love their accents! UMBC at the Dixie Classic 1-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI in helping Liberty to a 4-1 win over Delaware at the Dixie Classic 1-for-2 with a RBI single against Ohio at the Pirate Clash 1- for-3 with a double and a run scored against Bethune-Cookman 3-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and a triple, helping Liberty to an 8-4 win over IUPUI at the Rebel Games 1-for-3 with two runs scored against East Carolina 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base against Winthrop 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double in helping Liberty to a Big South win over Coastal Carolina 2-for-3 against Charleston Southern at the Big South Softball Championship. Prep: Graduated from Timberlake Christian School four-year letterwinner two-time team MVP two-time first-team all-conference selection all-area and all-tournament selection as a senior finished her junior year with a.627 batting average, seven home runs, 19 RBI and 21 stolen bases concluded the year with a.571 batting average, 19 RBI and 17 stolen bases as a senior three-year member of the Blue Ridge Sudden Impact ASA traveling team that finished the 2002 season with a 54-6 record NSA World Series Champions and Super World Series Champions was also a two-year volleyball team MVP and twotime all-conference honoree 2003 Female Athlete of the Year honor roll valedictorian National Honor Society president. Personal: Daughter of Ron and Donna Hensley majoring in nursing birthday is on July 10. Beth Hensley Statistically TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 9

3 PLAYER PROFILES DAWN JEFFS #7 2B, 5-7, L/R, Sr. Roseville HS (Biola) ROSEVILLE, CALIF (Jr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll named to the Dean's List both fall and spring semesters Big South first-team all-conference honoree VaSID first-team allstate selection led the team with 20 doubles, ranking second in school history ranked 26th in the nation in doubles per game (0.31) set single season school records in hits (86) and at bats (224) led the team with 26 multiple-hit games ranked fourth on the team with eight multiple-rbi contests ranked fifth in school history with 47 runs scored tied for 11th in program history with a.384 batting average and seven home runs ranked third on the team in home runs despite entering the year having never hit a collegiate round-tripper tied for the team lead with a 13-game hitting streak during the season started every game for Liberty at second base ranked third on the team with 40 RBI and a.576 slugging percentage recorded at least one hit in 53 out of 64 games (82.8 percent) led the Big South in hits, doubles, at bats... ranked second in the Big South in runs, total bases (129) and total plate appearances (239) ranked fourth in the Big South in batting average, on-base percentage (.418) and RBI Up Close With Dawn Jeffs 2007 What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Daniel 3:16-18 because it shows a lesson of believing in God for deliverance from trials on earth but if no earthly deliverance takes place, God should remain the only one to be worshipped. What is your favorite movie? Hostage What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Tinkerbell because she seems carefree most of the time but is serious at times too. Who is your favorite band? Rascal Flatts What is your favorite midnight snack? Raisin Bran What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Hitting a grand slam in the Big South Tournament in What has been your defining moment as an athlete? The realization that God uses softball to grow me as a person and to impact others and that softball is really supposed to be a fun game! After graduation I would like to get a job that I enjoy and eventually have children. My craziest ambition in life is to be a mayor! ranked fifth in the league in slugging percentage 2-for-4 against Delaware, including her first collegiate home run at the Pirate Clash was a combined 5-for-6 with four runs scored, three RBI and three doubles in a doubleheader sweep over Gardner-Webb was a combined 4-for-5 with two runs scored, a double and a home run in two games against Virginia 6-for-7 with three runs scored and six RBI in two wins over Lynchburg College 2-for-3 with two doubles in a Big South win over Birmingham-Southern 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a season-high four RBI in Liberty's win over Winthrop at the Big South Championship. Previous School: Transferred to Liberty from Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. two-time all-conference and all-region honoree NAIA honorable mention All-American as a sophomore named to the NFCA Louisville Slugger All-American second team as a sophomore NFCA All-West first-team honoree as a sophomore batted.462 with 35 RBI as a sophomore tied the school record with 75 hits as a sophomore ranked fourth in school history with 16 doubles, tied for first with five triples and was second in batting average as a sophomore. Prep: Graduated from Roseville High School four-year letterwinner three-time all-league selection named to the All-City team as a senior named team's Best Defender in 2001 and 2003 and Best Offensive Player in 2002 three-time basketball Defender of the Year. Personal: Daughter of Dave and Eileen Potter married to Brendan Jeffs majoring in social sciences would like to be involved in the local government or city management birthday is on Oct. 29. Dawn Jeffs Statistically TOTAL

4 2007 TERRA LOWE #17 RHP, 5-6, R/R, Sr. Greenbrier Christian HS CHESAPEAKE, VA. Career: Enters the season tied for fourth in school history with three career saves fifth with 304 career strikeouts sixth with 27 victories seventh with innings pitched (Jr.): Posted a banner year, recording career high numbers in wins (16), ERA (2.20), complete games (14), saves (2), innings pitched (168.2), strikeouts (155) and opponent batting average (.222) ranked third in the Big South in total strikeouts... ranked fourth in the Big South in appearances tied for fifth in the league in total victories led the team in ERA and strikeouts tied for the team lead in wins ranked second on the squad in complete games and innings pitched was also an offensive threat with a career-high six home runs, which ranked fifth best on the team added 16 runs scored and 14 RBI, both career-best marks ranked sixth on the team with five multiple-rbi games posted a 1.99 ERA and a.187 opponent batting average against Big South opponents win total and strikeouts tied for third best in school history recorded five or more strikeouts in 18 out of 35 appearances (51.4 percent) recorded her first career one-hit, seveninning shutout in a 5-0 victory over UMBC at the Seahawk Classic also hit her first home run of the year against UMBC, helping her earn a spot on the Seahawk Classic all-tournament team struck out 10 batters in an eight-inning complete game win over Indiana State struck out eight in a complete-game 2-1 win over James Madison fanned five in a complete-game 5-2 win over Virginia struck out 11 batters and allowed just one hit in a 4-0 complete-game win over UNC Greensboro come within a pitch of tossing the first-ever seven-inning perfect game in school history before surrendering a two-out hit in the bottom of the seventh against UNC Greensboro struck out a career-high 12 batters in a 3-1 complete-game victory over Charleston Southern fanned nine in a complete-game effort against Radford struck out six and picked up the win against Birmingham-Southern at the Big South Championship, while also going 1-for-2 from the plate with a two-run homer. PLAYER PROFILES 2005 (So.): Finished the season ranked second on the team in ERA (3.18), victories (9), appearances (33), complete games (13), shutouts (3), innings pitched (165.1), strikeouts (126) and opponent batting average (.272) her 126 strikeouts tied for the 10th most ever by a Lady Flames pitcher in a season started the season with a complete-game, five-hit, 4-1 victory over UNC Greensboro at the Seahawk Classic, while striking out eight batters tossed a one-hit shutout victory over Lafayette at the 49er Classic picked up the victory in Liberty's upset victory over 25 th - ranked Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Fr.): One of the more versatile players on the team she finished the year ranked third on the team with a.250 batting average and ranked third on the squad in most pitching categories saw 25 games at designated player and made 17 appearances in the circle ranked eighth on the team with 20 hits and 11 runs scored tied for fourth on the squad with six doubles fifth on the team with 10 RBI ranked second on the team with a.400 slugging percentage from the circle, she finished the year third on the team with eight starts and 17 appearances finished third on the team with two complete games and 52.0 innings pitched compiled a 4.71 ERA and a 2-8 overall record picked up a victory in her first collegiate start from the circle, scattering six hits over seven innings of work and striking out three batters in a completegame, 2-1 win over Fordham at the Dixie Classic. Prep: Graduated from Greenbrier Christian Academy. Personal: Daughter of Jim and Deborah Lowe majoring in psychology would like to pursue a career with the FBI in the military after graduation birthday is Oct. 17. Up Close With Terra Lowe What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Phil. 3:13-14, because I have forgotten my past and the best thing now is to strain ahead for the goal of heaven that Christ has set before me. What is your favorite TV show? The Office What cartoon character are you most alike? Stewie from Family Guy, because he's always has something to say but no one can hear him. Share something that people don't know about you? I miss marching band What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Having two grand slams in one day HIT OFF ME! After graduation I would like to enlist in the Coast Guard for four years, than join the FBI for the rest of my career. In my spare time, I like to... read and stalk people on Facebook and myspace My craziest ambition in life is to... do an autopsy. Terra Lowe Statistically TOTAL Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 11

5 PLAYER PROFILES JESSICA MOORE #9 OF/SS, 5-7, R/R, Sr. Western Branch HS (Charlotte) CHESAPEAKE, VA. Career: Enters the season ranked first in school history in home runs (39) and batting average (.412) second in runs scored (127) third in walks (54) and triples (8) fifth in stolen bases (26) sixth in RBI (87) needs 10 more hits to move into fifth place on the career charts (154) (Jr.): Big South Preseason Player of the Year Big South first-team all-conference selection finished third in voting for Big South Player of the Year Big South all-tournament team honoree VaSID Player of the Year, becoming the fifth player in school history to earn the award VaSID first-team all-state team member only player in the Big South Conference to finish the year ranked in four different national statistical categories ranked second in runs (1.17 per game), eighth in slugging percentage (.813), 10th in home runs (.33 per game) and 42nd in batting average (.399) broke her own school record with 21 home runs set a school record with 74 runs scored made her mark on the single-season record books Up Close With Jessica Moore What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Psalms 27:1 - it lets me know that I have nothing to fear. What is your favorite TV show? Grey's Anatomy What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Sid the Sloth from Ice Age. My teammates think I look like him. What is the most overused word you say? Seriously What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Getting intentionally walked to load the bases and see Dawn (Jeffs) come up to bat and hit a grand slam. What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? Getting a nose bleed and having to shove a cotton stick up my nose and then having pictures taken. What is the best advice you were ever given? Finish your commitments. What is your dream job? Being CEO of my household as she finished the year ranked second in walks (34) and hits (81), third in at bats (203), sixth in doubles (15), tied for seventh in batting average (.399) and 11th in RBI (36) ranked second on the team with 25 multiple-hit games was tied for second with 10 multiple- RBI outings tied with Dawn Jeffs for the Lady Flames' longest hitting streak of the season at 13-consecutive games hit safely in 47 out of 64 games during the year (73.4 percent) led the team with three home runs, seven RBI and nine runs scored against Big South competition led the Big South in runs scored, home runs, total bases (165) and total plate appearances (241) set a single-game school record with three home runs as she was 3-for-3 with four RBI and four runs scored against Gardner-Webb 3-for-3 with a run scored against Charlotte at the 49er Classic 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a home run in a Big South win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi 4-for-4 with a solo homer against Western Illinois at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic drove in a season-best five runs as she was 2-for-3 with four runs scored and two home runs against North Carolina A&T 4-for-4 with three doubles against Bethune-Cookman 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two doubles in Liberty's 3-0 victory over 24 th -ranked Virginia Tech (So.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll Big South Player of the Year Big South first-team all-conference three-time Big South Player of the Week NFCA second-team All- Region VaSID all-state team broke a then school record with 18 home runs tied a then school record with 53 runs scored ranked third in school history (at the conclusion of the year) in batting average (.427) and hits (73), fourth in RBI (51), sixth in doubles (14) and triples (5) and seventh in stolen bases (16) led the team with 24 multiple-hit games, including six games with three or more hits led the squad with 13 multiple-rbi games, including seven games with four or more RBI had two homers in five different games started all 54 games at shortstop ranked 11th in the country in batting average, fifth in home runs per game (0.33), 23rd in RBI per game (0.94) and eighth in runs per game (0.98) 4-for- 4 with four RBI and two home runs against Delaware State at the Seahawk Classic 3-for-3 with two runs scored against Marshall at the Hampton Inn Pirate Classic 3-for-3 with five RBI and two homers against Saint Louis at the 49er Classic 2-for-4 with four RBI and two home runs against New Mexico State at the Lobo Classic 2-for-4 with two homers against Texas Tech at the Lobo Classic 2-for-4 with two RBI and a homer against Birmingham- Southern. Previous School: Transferred to Liberty from Charlotte named to the Conference USA all-freshman team led the team with a.320 batting average, 37 runs scored, 12 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 32 RBI, 15 stolen bases and a.614 slugging percentage was named to the NCCSIA all-state team. Prep: Graduated from Western Branch High School earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior and senior... received first-team all-state honors in was named the Southeastern District Player of the Year in 2002 and first-team All- Tidewater, all-region and all-district as a sophomore and junior... earned team MVP honors as a junior and senior... named the Bruins' Best Offensive Player for Western Branch High School Rookie of the Year in In my spare time, I like to play ping-pong with Bethany, Justin, Tommy and Robert. Personal: Daughter of William and Jeanne Moore... majoring in accounting birthday is on Jan. 19. Jessica Moore Statistically TOTAL

6 2007 PLAYER PROFILES SARAH SWOR #8 RHP, 5-6, R/R, Sr. Elk Valley Christian School ELKVIEW, W.VA. Career: Enters the season tied for first in school history in saves (7) ranks third in innings pitched (562.0) and wins (42) tied for third in shutouts (13) fourth in complete games (58) and strikeouts (419) (Jr.): Big South All-Academic team honoree named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll three-time Big South Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 28, March 20 and May 8) tied her own school record with three saves on the year finished the year tied for third in single-season school history with 16 victories also ranked ninth in school history with innings pitched and 136 strikeouts had a breakout year offensively as she entered the year with just two career hits in 10 plate appearances, but finished the season with 34 hits, 11 runs scored, 23 RBI, five home runs and a.410 slugging percentage led the team in appearances (37), games started (27), complete games (16), saves and innings pitched ranked second on the team with a career-best 2.52 ERA tied for the team lead with 16 victories, also marking a new career high recorded five or more strikeouts in 12 out of 37 appearances picked up the win in relief and hit her first career home run to help Liberty claim a 7-5 win over Stony Brook to open the season at the Seahawk Classic scattered seven hits and allowed just one earned run, while driving two runs in the top of the eighth in a 4-2, upset victory over Stetson scattered five hits and allowed just one run in a 2-1, completegame victory over Iowa State at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic tied a career best with 11 strikeouts in an 11-2 seveninning victory over Hampton excelled at the plate as well against the Pirates, falling a triple short of the cycle as she was 4-for-4 with two runs scored, five RBI, two doubles and a home run against Hampton was 2-for-3 with two RBI and a home run in Liberty's 6-5 win over 24 th -ranked Virginia Tech scattered five hits in a 3-0, complete-game victory over 24 th -ranked Virginia Tech, completing the doubleheader sweep over the Hokies (So.): Big South All-Academic team member named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll led the Lady Flames' pitching staff in ERA (3.08), victories (13), complete games (21), shutouts (5), saves (3), innings pitched (186.0), strikeouts (157) and opponent batting average (.234) struck out a season-high 11 batters and scattered seven hits in a shutout victory over Delaware State at the Seahawk Classic struck out nine batters in a 2-1 loss to N.C. State at the Hampton Inn Pirate Classic struck out eight batters against New Mexico State at the Lobo Classic struck out nine batters and tossed the third perfect game in school history in a fiveinning, 14-0 win over West Virginia Tech (Fr.): Put together one of the most dominant freshman pitching seasons in school history Big South second-team all-conference honoree also named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society during the spring semester Dean's List member led the Lady Flames in wins (13), appearances (37), games started (32), complete games (21), shutouts (4), innings pitched (192.2) and strikeouts (126) finished the year tied for third in the Big South with 13 wins, which ranked fourth best in school history by a freshman pitcher ranked fourth in the Big South in strikeouts and innings pitched ranked third in the Big South in complete games finished the year with four shutouts on the season, which was tied for 10th-most shutouts in a season in school history finished 14 games with five or more strikeouts. Prep: Graduated from Elk Valley Christian School four-year letterwinner finished her four-year prep career with 70 wins and over 1,000 career strikeouts three-time all-county performer 2003 Kanawha County Player of the Year set the state record for career strikeouts (1,048) finished her career with 11 no-hitters was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball and volleyball three-time all-state in basketball and volleyball valedictorian Student Council president. Personal: Daughter of Lee and Anita Swor older brother, David, played four years of collegiate baseball as a pitcher at Tennessee Temple... majoring in nursing... would like to pursue a career as an intensive care nurse after graduation birthday is on Sept. 19. Up Close With Sarah Swor What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Isaiah 6:8 - it is the attitude I want to have in life - send me God where ever. Share something that people don't know about you? I'm addicted to Diet Coke. What is one question you could ask Dr. Falwell? Can the softball team have a sleepover at your house? What is the best advice you were ever given? Always take more underwear than you need. My craziest ambition in life is to have an orphanage, adopt kids and live somewhere tropical. Who is one person in history that you would like to meet and why? John Newton who wrote Amazing Grace he had such a great testimony and lived through a lot. Sarah Swor Statistically TOTAL Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 13

7 PLAYER PROFILES 2007 CLAIRE FRIDEY #10 UTL, 5-6, L/L, Jr. Williamsville South HS WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y (So.): Saw playing time in 26 games started six contests finished the year with four hits, including a double and five RBI saw most of her playing time as a designated player team finished the year with a 5-1 record when she was the starting designated player scored the game-winning run in Liberty's 7-5 extrainning win over Stony Brook to open the season 1-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI in a 5-0 win over UMBC at the Seahawk Classic, propelling Liberty to the championship game knocked in a run in Liberty's 4-3 win over UNC Wilmington in the title game of the Seahawk Classic 1-for-2 with a run scored and a RBI in Liberty's 9-6 win over Morehead State at the 49er Classic 1-for-1 in a 5-2 win over North Carolina A&T 1-for-1 with a RBI double against Hampton knocked in a run in the Lady Flames' 4-0 win over UNC Greensboro (Fr.): Saw playing time in 48 games, starting 32 contests used mostly as the team's designated player with 30 starts at the position batted.204 with 10 runs scored finished seventh on Up Close With Claire Fridey What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Jeremiah 29:13 - "You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart" - because when I was seven-years old I sang the verse as a solo and it stuck with me ever since. What is your favorite movie? Remember the Titans What is your favorite TV show? Leave it to Beaver What is the most overused word you say? "Oh my gheetos" and "Precious!" Who is your favorite band? Elektromat because they came to Liberty and dressed like Liberty Softball players for their concert! I came to Liberty because I wanted to be set free - how ironic. After graduation I would like to go back to Buffalo and get a job working as a children's pastor and create an exciting place for children to come and learn each week. My craziest ambition in life is to to be a ROCK STAR - A real one! Come find me in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! the team with four doubles was one of nine players to help Liberty set a then school record in home runs in a season as she had one round tripper on the year tied for sixth on the team with nine RBI tied for second on the team with eight walks had the fourthlongest hitting streak on the team, as she hit safely in six-straight games 1-for-3 with a run scored against Elon, N.C. State and Delaware at the Hampton Inn Pirate Clash 2-for-3 in a 6-5 win over Saint Louis at the 49er Classic 2-for-4 with a RBI against host Charlotte at the 49er Classic 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a double and a solo home run against Lafayette at the 49er Classic was 1-for-4 in both games against 25th-ranked Texas A&M Corpus Christi, including the second game in which Liberty picked up its first-ever win over a nationally-ranked team with a 2-1 win over the Islanders 1-for-4 with a RBI single against New Mexico State at the Lobo Classic 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double against UNC Greensboro 1-for-1 with a run scored and a double against Hampton 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored against UNC Wilmington 1-for-1 with a three-run double against West Virginia Tech also made three relief appearances on the season. Prep: Graduated from Williamsville South High School three-year letterwinner first-team All-ECIC as a senior, finishing the year with a.333 batting average and a team-leading 13 stolen bases helped her team to a perfect, 28-0 record and the New York State Championship recipient of the team's MIP award as a junior as she finished the year with a.364 batting average and 21 RBI led the team with six doubles as she was named a Divisional All-Star and helped her team to a regional championship and a 22-3 overall record as a junior finished her sophomore season with a.348 batting average en route to a divisional championship and a 20-4 overall record played 10 years as a member of the Amherst Lightning travel ASA team, finishing her final season with a record, while batting.349 with 45 hits and 18 RBI was also a varsity letterwinner in field hockey and basketball recipient of the Metro Buffalo ASA Scholarship award named Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year president of the high school Bible Club during her junior and senior years. Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Susan Fridey older sister of freshman teammate Michelle Fridey experienced violinist, having played four years as a member of the district orchestra majoring in youth ministries would like to be a children's pastor after graduation birthday is on Jan. 24. Claire Fridey Statistically TOTAL

8 2007 RACHEL LOVE #21 OF, 5-8, R/R, Jr. Ponderosa HS PARKER, COLO (So.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll named to the Dean's List both spring and fall semesters saw playing time in 29 games started two games key reserve on the squad, seeing the second-most playing time by a non-starter on the year led all reserves with 11 runs scored scored a run in Liberty's, 7-5, extra-inning victory over Stony Brook to open the season at the Seahawk Classic 1-for-3 with a run scored against St. Francis at the Pirate Classic started the following two games against Delaware and Fairfield scored the game-winning run in Liberty's 2-1 victory over Iowa State, sending the Lady Flames to the championship game of the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic scored a run in Liberty's 3-1, Big South win over Charleston Southern, helping Liberty complete the conference doubleheader sweep pinch ran and scored in Liberty's 6-5 win over Birmingham-Southern at the Big South Championship (Fr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll saw playing time in 28 games, including seven starts in the outfield was used heavily in pinch-running roles finished ninth on the team with 11 runs scored 1-for-2 in a 3-1 victory over Hampton, propelling Liberty into the title game at the Seahawk Classic 1- for-2 with two runs scored against West Virginia Tech. Prep: Graduated from Ponderosa High School three-year letterwinner three-time all-conference selection, including a first-team all-conference distinction during her senior season batted.305 PLAYER PROFILES Up Close With Rachel Love What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Isaiah 40: because it reminds me how big our God is and how he cares for us. What is your favorite movie? The Mask of Zorro What is your favorite TV show? Psych What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Bugs Bunny because he uses his brain not brawn. What is the most overused word you say? Alright Who is your favorite band? Newsboys Who is your favorite superhero? Batman I came to Liberty because I would be able to study history at a Christian school and play Division I softball. Share something unique about your hometown it was the fastest growing town in America during the late 90's and into the new millennium. What is the best advice you were ever given? To do your best and trust God to do the rest. What is your dream job? A high school history teacher and softball coach. After graduation I would like to attend graduate school to study history. Words that describe me on the field (and why) are reserved and focused. If you could compete in any sport against any athlete, who would it be and why? Soccer against David Beckham, or better yet with him. My craziest ambition in life is to travel around the United States and the world to see all of the historical sites. with a home run, seven RBI and three stolen bases to help lead her team to a conference championship as a sophomore helped Ponderosa to a second-straight conference championship as a junior, batting.315 from the plate finished her senior season with a career-best.440 batting average, 12 RBI and seven stolen bases National Honor Society officer National Spanish Honors Society officer.. four-year member of the Honor Roll graduated with high academic honors also played three years for a traveling ASA softball team which advanced to the national tournament three-straight years. Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Tracy Love younger sister of former Lady Flames' softball player Sarah Love majoring in history/spanish/education would like to be a high school teacher after graduation birthday is Sept. 6. Rachel Love Statistically TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 15

9 PLAYER PROFILES 2007 SHANNON MCKAIN #11 OF, 5-9, R/R, Jr. Los Altos HS HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CALIF (So.): Started all 64 games one of four players to start all 64 games tied for third on the team with seven home runs, which tied for 11th best in school history tied for fifth on the squad with eight doubles tied for seventh on the team with 16 runs scored ranked fifth on the team with 21 RBI and a.382 slugging percentage third-most patient player on the squad by drawing 19 walks on the season tied for the team lead with four outfield assists posted five multiple-hit and multiple-rbi games throughout the course of the year recorded an eight-game hitting streak on the year, marking the fourth-longest streak on the squad drove in the game-winning run in Liberty's 4-3 win over UNC Wilmington, helping the Lady Flames claim the title at the Seahawk Classic 2-for-3 in the Lady Flames' 7-0 win over Mount St. Mary's to help Liberty complete the home doubleheader sweep 2-for-3 with three RBI and a home run against Gardner-Webb 2-for-3 with a double against Indiana State at the 49er Classic 1-for-4 in Liberty's upset victory over Stetson 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double against Western Illinois at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic 1-for-2 with a solo run home run against second-ranked Tennessee 1-for-3 with a two-run homer against Longwood 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Liberty's 11-2 win over Hampton 2-for-3 with a double against Lynchburg College was a combined 4-for-7 with three runs scored, three RBI, a double, triple and a homer in a doubleheader sweep over conference foe Birmingham-Southern hit a three-run homer against Winthrop 1-for-3 with a solo home run against Radford at the Big South Championship (Fr.): Started all 54 games in center field as a true freshman had a breakout rookie season as she finished third on the team with a.284 batting average ranked second on the team with seven home runs, four triples and a.497 slugging percentage third on the squad with 19 runs scored and 29 RBI tied for third with seven doubles ranked second on the team with 13 multiple-hit games and tied for second with seven multiple-rbi contests her four triples on the season tied for the ninth-most triples in a single season in school history tied for the fourth longest hitting streak of the year as she hit safely in six-straight games hit safely in 36 out of 54 games 2-for-3 with three RBI and home run against Hampton at the Seahawk Classic 3-for-4 with a RBI against Charlotte at the 49er Classic 2-for-3 with a run scored and a triple against Lafayette 2-for-2 with a RBI in Liberty's upset victory over 25thranked Texas A&M Corpus Christi 2-for-4 with a run scored and a double against Texas Tech at the Lobo Classic 2-for-4 with five RBI and two home runs against Binghamton 3-for-3 with two runs scored, a double and a home run against Hampton 1-for-3 with a three-run triple against West Virginia Tech 2-for-3 with a run scored and a double against Winthrop was a combined 4-for-6 with three runs scored and five RBI in a doubleheader sweep over Charleston Southern 2-for-4 with three RBI and a home run against Coastal Carolina finished the season on a three-game hitting streak. Prep: Graduated from Los Altos High School four-year letterwinner Miramonte League all-conference honorable mention and Rookie of the Year as a freshman named to the Miramonte League all-conference second team as a sophomore two-time Conqueror of the Year award winner, which is given out to the team's most valuable player as a junior, named to the Miramonte League all-conference first team and was the team MVP, while also receiving the Miramonte League Scholar Athlete Award first-team Miramonte League and San Gabriel Valley Tribune as a senior, while being named the Los Altos High School Female Athlete of the Year recipient of the Miramonte Five Award, the Patrick Mauch Scholarship and the City of Irwindale Education Foundation Scholarship as a senior also a two-year member of the varsity basketball team. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Sandy McKain majoring in sport management birthday is on Sept. 24. Up Close With Shannon McKain What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Jeremiah 29: I find such comfort in this passage because it shows how in control the Lord is in our lives, and if we submit ourselves to his will he will in return bless us. Verse 13 is my favorite, because it says when you use your heart to seek the Lord He will reveal Himself in ways you never though possible. What is your favorite movie? Annapolis (nothing beats a man in uniform!) What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Tigger, because I'm usually full of energy and bouncing off the walls. What is the most overused word you say? LIKE (but I'm getting better! Prayer would be greatly appreciated). What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Hitting a home run against #2 Tennessee last season. Share something unique about your hometown. We have the largest Buddhist temple outside of China, and Richard Gere lives across the street from it, because he is a Buddhist. What is the best advice you were ever given? "Keep your eye on that ball." - Pappy After graduation I would like to move back to California, Lord willing, and start working in my career field. Get an apartment close to the beach, and surf on the weekends. If you could compete in any sport against any athlete, who would it be and why? I think all I have to say is RACHEL 'THE ROCK' HETRICK! Shannon McKain Statistically TOTAL

10 2007 PLAYER PROFILES ASHLEY WILLIAMS #14 C/3B, 5-7, R/R, Jr. Brookwood HS LILBURN, GA. Career: Enters the season ranked third in school history in RBI (93) and tied for fourth in home runs (20) (So.): Big South second-team all-conference selection named to the Big South all-tournament team VaSID first-team allstate honoree Big South Player of the Week on March 13 started all 64 games one of just four players on the squad to start all 64 games 63 starts behind the plate and one as the designated player set a new school record with 61 RBI broke into the school's top 10 single-season list in several different categories as her 215 at bats ranks second, her 14 home runs ranks fourth, her 71 hits is tied for sixth and her 14 doubles ranks ninth ranked third on the team with 21 multiple-hit games led the squad with 17 multiple-rbi games, including eight contests with three or more RBI posted a 10-game hitting streak during the course of the year, ranking as the third longest on the squad posted her second-straight season with a batting average above.300, as her.330 batting average ranked third on the team also ranked third on the team with 14 doubles and 34 runs scored posted the second-best slugging percentage on the squad at.600 finished the year ranked 21st in the nation in RBI per game (.95)... solid defensive catcher as she threw out 24 potential base stealers on the year to lead the Big South Conference in the category threw out 30.0 percent of would-be base stealers (24- of-80) hit safely in 46 out of 64 games (71.9 percent) led the Big South in RBI ranked second in the Big South in at bats ranked third in the league in hits, home runs and total bases (129) ranked fourth in the Big South in slugging percentage and total plate appearances (221) ranked fifth in the Big South in doubles 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double against UMBC at the Seahawk Classic 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, a double and a home run in Liberty's championship game win over UNC Wilmington at the Seahawk Classic, helping her earn a spot on the all-tournament team 2-for-3 with two RBI and a homer against St. Francis at the Pirate Clash tied a career high with five RBI as she was 2-for-4 with a double and homer against Fairfield at the Pirate Clash was a combined 3-for-6 with four runs scored, six RBI and two home runs in Liberty's doubleheader sweep over Gardner-Webb 3-for-4 with three RBI, a double and a home run against Charlotte at the 49er Classic 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, a double and a triple against the host team at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic hit a threerun homer in Liberty's 5-2 win over Virginia was a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored against Norfolk State 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against UNC Greensboro 2-for-4 with four RBI and a home run in Liberty's 6-5, upset victory over 24 th - ranked Virginia Tech batted.357 with two runs scored, five RBI, a double and two home runs at the Big South Championship hit a three-run homer in Liberty's 8-3 win over Winthrop at the Big South Championship (Fr.): Big South second-team all-conference named Liberty's Rookie of the Year after a stellar freshman campaign ranked second on the team with a.317 batting average and 11 doubles her 32 RBI ranked second on the squad and 12th in school history for a single season ranked third on the team with six home runs and a.491 slugging percentage ranked third on the team with 11 multiple-hit games and tied for second on the squad with seven multiple-rbi games hit safely in 36 out of 54 games saw playing time in all 54 games, starting 53 contests had the team's longest hitting streak of the season at nine games 1-for-4 with a two-rbi double against Delaware State at the Seahawk Classic 1-for-3 with a two-run home run against Lafayette at the 49er Classic 2-for-2 with a double against New Mexico State at the Lobo Classic 3-for-3 with a double and a home run against Texas Tech at the Lobo Classic 2-for-4 with five RBI, a double and a home run against Lipscomb at the Tar Heel Classic was a combined 4-for-6 with a run scored and three RBI in a doubleheader against UNC Wilmington was a combined 5-for-7 with four runs scored, two RBI and a home run against West Virginia Tech was a combined 4-for-7 with a RBI in a doubleheader against Winthrop 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double against Longwood 2-for-4 with three runs scored, five RBI and a home run against Charleston Southern 3-for-4 with a RBI against Coastal Carolina 3-for-4 against Birmingham-Southern at the Big South Championship. Prep: Graduated from Brookwood High School four-year starter all-state, all-county and all-area honoree finished her junior season batting.311 with 21 RBI and two home runs during the summer of 2002, helped the Georgia Fire Gold to a record and a 33rd-place finish at the ASA National Tournament as she finished second on the team with a.346 batting average, 32 RBI, two home runs and a.519 slugging percentage. Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Patty Williams majoring in criminal justice could like to pursue a career as a crime scene investigator after graduation birthday is on Dec. 20. Up Close With Ashley Williams What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Psalm 18:30 - because I know that if troubles arise, I can always count on my Lord to calm my nerves. What cartoon character are you most alike and why? I'd say Mufasa from the Lion King. Because I am wise and have cat-like reflexes haha. Who is your favorite superhero? My mother and father are my heroes!!! Share something unique about your hometown. The Olympic swimmer, Amanda Weir lives near me. We went to high school together. My craziest ambition in life is to catch the stingray that killed Steve Irwin and beat it up. Ashley Williams Statistically TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 17

11 PLAYER PROFILES 2007 BETH BENNETT #4 1B/RHP, 5-8, R/R, So. Powhatan HS POWHATAN, VA (Fr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll named Liberty's Rookie of the Year Big South Player of the Week on April 24 started all 64 games at first base for the Lady Flames one of only four players to start all 64 games posted a solid rookie season as she cracked three single-season top 10 categories finished the year ranked sixth in at bats (195), 10th in RBI (38) and tied for 10th in walks (24) ranked fourth on the squad with a Up Close With Beth Bennett What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Right now it s Proverbs 31:10-12 because it's who I will strive to be. What is your favorite TV show? Grey's Anatomy What is your favorite cartoon character? Buttercup off of the Powderpuff Girls! What is the most overused word you say? I was just saying Who is your favorite superhero? Wonder Woman What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Having my parents as my number #1 fans What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? When I was little I ran to third base instead of first base. Share something unique about your hometown it is named after Pocahontas' father Chief Powhatan. Share something that people don't know about you? I have a fake tooth. What is one question you could ask Dr. Falwell? Will you be the pastor at my wedding? What is the best advice you were ever given? Play like you know how - Dad What is your dream job? ESPN reporter After graduation I would like to have a stable job and move somewhere with my husband one day..277 batting average tied for fifth with eight doubles sixth with 20 runs scored and a.364 slugging percentage third on the squad and fifth in the Big South in RBI led the team with three sacrifice flies and was third with six sacrifice hits ranked fourth on the squad with 12 multiple-hit games and second with 10 multiple- RBI contests ranked second on the team and fourth in the Big South with 24 walks posted the fifth-longest hitting streak on the year at six-consecutive games also made two appearances in the pitcher's circle during the year 2-for-4 with two RBI in her first collegiate game against Stony Brook 1-for-2 with two runs scored and a solo home run in a 5-0 win over UMBC at the Seahawk Classic 2-for-4 with two RBI against St. Francis at the Pirate Clash hit a solo homer to help Liberty complete a home doubleheader sweep over Mount St. Mary's 1-for-3 and drove in two in Liberty's 9-6 win over Morehead State at the 49er Classic... hit a two-run homer in Liberty's upset victory over Stetson tied a school record with 15 putouts to help Liberty to a 2-1 upset victory over Iowa State, propelling the team into the championship game of the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic was a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, a run scored and a double in an 8-3 win over James Madison was a perfect 4-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI in a 7-3 win over Norfolk State 2-for-3 with a run scored against UNC Greensboro was a combined 4-for-7 with three RBI in a doubleheader sweep over Lynchburg College 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Liberty's Big South victory over Coastal Carolina 2-for-3 with a RBI in the Lady Flames' 6-5 win over Birmingham- Southern at the Big South Championship. Prep: Graduated from Powhatan High School four-year letterwinner four-time first-team All-District honoree was named the All- District Pitcher of the Year her sophomore, junior and senior seasons second-team all-region and honorable mention all-state as a sophomore named to the second-team all-state squad as a junior and senior participated in the VHSL All-Star game as a senior all-district honoree in volleyball as a senior named Powhatan High School's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll. Personal: Daughter of Matt and Nancy Bennett majoring in kinesiology and physical education would like to pursue a career as a physical education teacher after graduation birthday is on Nov. 21. Beth Bennett Statistically TOTAL

12 2007 SARAH ELLIS #2 RHP, 5-11, R/R, So. Perry Central HS PERRY, N.Y (Fr.): Posted a banner year as a freshman pitcher ranked third on the team with a 2.71 ERA, nine wins, 12 starts, six complete games, 85.1 innings pitched and 59 strikeouts posted a victory in seven out of her first nine starts posted the fourth-best ERA by a freshman starting pitcher in school history also ranked sixth among Liberty's all-time freshman pitchers with nine wins made three plate appearances during the year struck out eight and scattered two hits in an 8-1, complete-game win over Hampton at the Seahawk Classic in her first collegiate start fanned three in three scoreless innings of relief work against East Carolina scattered six hits and struck out six in a 3-1, complete game win over Delaware at the Pirate Clash picked up her first collegiate shutout as she allowed four hits in seven innings of work, while fanning five batters in a 7-0 win over Mount St. Mary's scattered five hits and PLAYER PROFILES Up Close With Sarah Ellis What is your favorite Bible verse and why? 1 Corinthians 10:31 - it's very practical and is a reminder that we're not living this life for our glory, but for God's. What is your favorite movie? Remember the Titans What is your favorite T.V. show? I like to watch sports, Johnny Bravo, Jeopardy, the Weather Channel, shows that feed me seemingly useless trivia, and news stations. What is the most overused word you say? "Fabulous" Who is your favorite superhero? Quailman I came to Liberty because... I know this is where God wants me right now. Share something unique about your hometown. We have twice as many crows as we do people. What is the best advice you were ever given? "Work hard" - Dad What is your dream job? When I was little, I wanted to be a Disney cartoonist; I think being some sort of artist would be fun or being a professional athlete. In my spare time, I like to run, sleep, bake, play sports, and spend time with my family and friends!! My craziest ambition in life is to win on Jeopardy or The Price Is Right. A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance is (and why)? I would like to visit Italy or Greece. I've heard they're beautiful. I'd also like to go to Israel sometime to see all the places that I read about in the Bible. allowed just one run in a 2-1 victory over Central Connecticut at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic struck out three and allowed four hits in a 6-1 complete-game victory over host Bethune- Cookman at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic scattered six hits and allowed just one earned run to pick up the victory in Liberty's 6-5 upset win over 24 th -ranked Virginia Tech. Prep: Graduated from Perry Central High School four-year letterwinner four-time all-league team honoree named Section V Class CCC Most Valuable Player as a freshman named to the Section V Class CC all-tournament team as a sophomore selected as the Livingston County News Softball Player of the Year during her junior and senior seasons fourth-team all-state honoree as a junior was named the Birds Eye Foods Softball Player of the Year as a senior when she finished the season with a 12-2 overall record and a 0.40 ERA was also a three-year letterwinner in basketball twice named to the all-league team named the Birds Eye Foods basketball Player of the Year as a senior named to the High Honor Roll. Personal: Daughter of Ron and Anne Ellis majoring in kinesiology birthday is on May 6. Sarah Ellis Statistically Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 19

13 PLAYER PROFILES COURTNEY JOHNSON #12 3B, 5-7, R/R, So. Berean Christian HS CONCORD, CALIF (Fr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll named to the Dean's List during the spring semester started 59 games, mostly as a defensive third baseman made limited plate appearances (40 in 59 games) finished the year with four runs scored and two RBI... posted a.950 fielding percentage at the "hot corner", helping Liberty set a team fielding percentage record of.963 fielding percentage was the second best by a starting third baseman since Liberty made the move to the Division I level in 1994 (best was by Amanda Goc, who shared time at third in 2002 and finished the year with a.956 fielding percentage) recorded just seven errors in 134 fielding opportunities 1-for-3 in Liberty's 7-5, extra inning win over Stony Brook to open the season 1-for-3 with a RBI single against St. Francis at the Pirate Clash 1-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt against Delaware at the Pirate Clash 1-for-4 in Liberty's 2-1 win over Central Connecticut at the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic two runs scored in the Lady Flames' 8-3 win over James Madison scored two runs and drove in another in Liberty's doubleheader sweep over North Carolina A&T. Prep: Graduated from Berean Christian High School four-year letterwinner was named to the second-team all-league squad as a sophomore and a junior batted.322 with 13 RBI and seven 2007 Up Close With Courtney Johnson What is your favorite Bible verse and why? I Timothy 4:12 - because Paul is giving encouragement to younger Christians of how to be an example to fellow believers. I use this verse as a guide to my lifestyle. What is your favorite movie? The Patriot, Tristan & Isolde, Troy, The Notebook What is your favorite TV show? American Idol, Smallville and SportsCenter What cartoon character are you most alike and why. I am like Fred Flinstone because I run on my toes and have really quick feet, just like he does when he's driving. What is the most overused word you say? Awesome What is your favorite midnight snack? Anything chocolate What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Winning the championship my senior year of high school, completing the season with a 29-1 record. I came to Liberty because God opened all the doors for me. Share something unique about your hometown Concord is the home of the No. 4 high school football team in the nation for over seven years. Share something that people don't know about you? I like the countryside even though I grew up in the city. What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Making a few key defensive plays against Indiana and Stetson last year. What is your dream job? Coaching a successful Division I softball team. After graduation I would like to travel a little bit, work for the A's, and hopefully someday get married and be a stay-athome mom. stolen bases as a junior, while being named to the third-team all-bay Area squad helped lead her team to a North Coast Championship as a senior when she batted.329 with 24 RBI and five stolen bases first-team all-league honoree as a senior two-time team captain also played soccer, volleyball and basketball second-team all-league in soccer three-year letterwinner in basketball twoyear letterwinner in volleyball member of the Honor Roll class officer junior state nominee. Personal: Daughter of Brent and Catherine Johnson comes from an athletic background, as her father played collegiate soccer at San Jose State majoring in sport management would like to pursue a career in media relations after graduation birthday is on Feb. 14. Courtney Johnson Statistically TOTAL

14 2007 PLAYER PROFILES JESSICA LEARY #6 OF, 5-9, R/R, So Timothy Christian HS NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. Up Close With Jessica Leary What is your favorite Bible verse? II Timothy 2:22 and Philippians 4:6-8 What is your favorite movie? A League of Our Own and The Sandlot What is your favorite TV show? Grey's Anatomy & One Tree Hill What cartoon character are you most alike and why? The roadrunner because I run all the time but apparently I look just like Gumby according to everyone on the softball team. What is the most overused word you say? Basically Who is your favorite band? The Wreckers I came to Liberty because I wanted to be in a Christ-centered atmosphere with other Christians, and of course I wanted to play Division I softball. Share something that people don't know about you? I wear retainers at night. What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Hitting two home runs in our opening fall tournament this year for the first home runs of my college career. What is your dream job? Coaching a Division I softball team. In my spare time, I like to go running, it gives me time to think and relax. Words that describe me on the field (and why) are feisty and determined because I am very aggressive and never give up. A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance is (and why)? Hawaii oh wait we are going there this year amazing! 2006 (Fr.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll saw playing time in 60 out of 64 games started 57 contests, third most by a freshman on the squad started all but two games in right field (also one in left field and one at designated player) ranked second on the team with seven sacrifice hits ranked fifth on the team with 21 runs scored tied for the team lead with four outfield assists got her first collegiate hit as part of a 2-for-3 performance against Delaware at the Pirate Clash 1-for-2 with two runs scored in a 3-2 Big South win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi, helping the Lady Flames complete a doubleheader sweep 1-for-2 with a run scored against Central Connecticut at the Bethune-Coookman Spring Break Classic 1-for-2 in win over Iowa State to propel the Lady Flames into the championship game of the Bethune-Cookman Spring Break Classic was 1-for-1 and scored a season-high three runs in a 15-1 win over North Carolina A&T was a combined 4- for-8 with three runs scored in Liberty's doubleheader sweep over Norfolk State 1-for-1 with a run scored in the Lady Flames' 4-0 win over UNC Greensboro 2-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI against Lynchburg College 1-for-3 in Liberty's 2-0, Big South win over Charleston Southern 1-for-2 with a run scored in a conference win over Coastal Carolina 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double in the Lady Flames' 6-5 victory over 24 th -ranked Virginia Tech 1-for-3 in both games of a doubleheader against conference foe Winthrop 1-for-2 with a run scored against Winthrop in Liberty's 8-3 win at the Big South Championship. Prep: Graduated from Timothy Christian High School three-year letterwinner started as a member of the varsity team as a freshman and batted fourth in the lineup was named the team's Rookie of the Year as a freshman started at shortstop and won the team's Top Hitter award as a sophomore took her junior season off returned to action as a senior and was named the team's Most Valuable Player during her final prep season All-County first-team honoree as she led the division in home runs three-year high honors student. Personal: Daughter of Donna Leary majoring in kinesiology would like to pursue a career as a physical education teacher after graduation birthday is on July 9. Jessica Leary Statistically TOTAL MEDIA GUIDE 21

15 PLAYER PROFILES MICHELLE FRIDEY #15 C/UTL, 5-8, R/R, Fr. Williamsville South HS WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. Prep: Graduated from Williamsville South High School four-year letterwinner behind the plate for the Billies four-time first-team All- League honoree named to the All-Western first-team three times batted.325 with 22 RBI during her freshman year posted a.453 batting average as a sophomore with 13 stolen bases and 27 RBI to earn NFCA All-East Region second-team honors helped lead Williamsville to a perfect 28-0 record as a sophomore en route to the state title team captain during her junior and senior years first-team NFCA All-East Region selection as a junior as she posted a.519 batting average, with 14 stolen bases, seven home runs and 36 RBI capped off her senior year by batting.571 with seven home runs and 33 RBI named All-Western New York Player of the Year as a senior... helped the Billies to another state title as a senior with a 27-3 team record NFCA All-America second-team selection during her final prep season broke the New York state record with 64 hits as a senior, helping her become the second player in the state to record over 200 career hits varsity basketball player as a freshman and sophomore was also the captain of the varsity soccer team honor roll student Bible Quest Club president member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Tom and Sue Fridey younger sister of junior teammate Claire Fridey majoring in kinesiology would like to pursue a career in physical education after graduation birthday is on Dec Up Close With Michelle Fridey What is your favorite Bible verse? "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:20-21 What is your favorite movie? Pirates of the Caribbean What is your favorite TV show? American Idol What is the most overused word you say? Obviously Who is your favorite band? Coldplay Who is your favorite superhero? Spiderman What is your favorite midnight snack? Iced animal crackers What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Winning states when my sister led the team her senior year and then taking her example and doing the same thing when I was a senior. What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? I was in softball practice as a senior and dove for a hard ground ball. Just before I caught the ball, it hit a rock and then my face. I broke my nose. I came to Liberty because I wanted to come to a college that offered a good education, Christian atmosphere and a competitive softball team. Liberty was the best fit. Share something unique about your hometown... (Buffalo) we made the chicken wing famous! Share something that people don't know about you... I took baton lessons when I was a kid. Usually when I'm on deck I get the urge to twirl my bat. It helps keep my wrists loose. What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Being the first eighth grader to make the varsity softball team at my high school. What is your dream job? Play in the MLB for the Yankees. After graduation I would like to become a physical education teacher and a high school softball coach. In my spare time, I like to read, talk on the phone and sleep! My craziest ambition in life is to play major league baseball on the New York Yankees. Who is one person in history that you would like to meet and why? Babe Ruth because he's baseball's hero. A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance is (and why)? Walt Disney World, because it s everyone's dream. 22

16 2007 J NAE JEFFERSON #1 SS, 5-4, R/R, Fr. Cabell Midland HS BARBOURSVILLE, W.VA. Prep: Graduated from Cabell Midland High School four-year varsity starter up the middle for the Lady Knights at either shortstop or second base helped lead Cabell Midland to three state runner-up finishes (freshman, sophomore and senior years) and a state championship during her junior campaign MSAC first-team and All- State first-team honoree as a junior and senior... All-Tournament Best of the Best as a junior and senior batted.325 as a starter at shortstop as a freshman finished her sophomore season with a.329 batting average, 13 RBI and a home run batted a careerbest.470 with 17 RBI and five home runs during her junior year capped off her prep career as she batted.436 with 19 RBI and two homers as a senior named the MVP of the North-South game as a senior graduated with very high honors MU alpha theta French honorary honor roll student. Personal: Daughter of Jay and Margaret comes from an athletic background, as her father played baseball at Marshall majoring in psychology would like to pursue a career as a Christian counselor after graduation birthday is on Sept. 15. PLAYER PROFILES Up Close With J nae Jefferson What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Philippians 1:20 - because it talks about being bold What is your favorite movie? Mean Girls What is your favorite TV show? Full House What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Minnie Mouse because she is just sooooo cool. What is the most overused word you say? Seriously? Who is your favorite band? Jack Johnson... but that's not a band. Who is your favorite superhero? Wonder Woman What is your favorite midnight snack? Granola bars What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Playing in the Disney Wide World Of Sports Complex when I was younger. What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? I tend to fall a lot. I came to Liberty because I wanted to come to a Christian school, and because of softball. Share something unique about your hometown. There is really nothing unique about Barboursville, W.Va. Share something that people don't know about you? I'm a very open person so I do not have any huge secrets. What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Signing to come to Liberty. What is the best advice you were ever given? Play every game like it is your last. What is your dream job? Christian counselor at a girls' home. After graduation I would like to have an awesome job!!! In my spare time, I like to shop and eat! Words that describe me on the field (and why) are focused - I have my game face on. If you could compete in any sport against any athlete, who would it be and why? I would play soccer against an awesome soccer player! My craziest ambition in life is to learn to play a musical instrument. I know it's not too crazy but oh well. Do you have any pre-game rituals? Nope I'm not that creative. A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had the chance is (and why)? I would love to go to Greece, because it looks beautiful. MEDIA GUIDE 23

17 PLAYER PROFILES KRISTINA JERRY #22 UTL, 5-5, R/R, Fr. Mayfield Secondary HS BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA Prep: Graduated from Mayfield Secondary High School in Brampton, Ontario, Canada helped Mayfield to back-to-back championships as a junior or a senior posted a.300 batting average with two stolen bases and nine RBI as a senior was named her team's MVP during her final prep season. Personal: Daughter of Keith and Sylvia Jerry majoring in kinesiology would like to be a physiotherapist after college birthday is on Aug Up Close With Kristina Jerry What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Philippians 4:13 - because it reminds me that I'm never doing anything alone and in all things Christ is with me giving me the strength I need to go on, even when it feels like I can't. What is your favorite TV show? American Idol What is the most overused word you say? "PS" & "WOW that's embarrassing!" Who is your favorite band? I don't have a favourite? (that's how you spell it in Canada, it's not a typo!). Share something unique about your hometown. IT'S IN CANADA! What is your dream job? Just being happy in what I do. In my spare time, I like to play other sports and listen to music. Who is one person in history that you would like to meet and why? Martin Luther King, Jr., because he stood up for what he believed in despite all the odds against him and he is such an inspiration to others. My craziest ambition in life is to move to Australia for a while and go scuba diving with sharks. TAYLOR MCCARTY #5 3B/C, 5-5, R/R, Fr. Middletown HS Up Close With Taylor McCarty What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Isaiah 40: This verse reminds me that God never gets tired of hearing my troubles and he understands what I am going through more then I can imagine. He gives me strength because I trust in Him, so I can "run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint." What is your favorite TV show? Lost, CSI and Survivor Who is your favorite band? George Strait MIDDLETOWN, MD. Prep: Graduated from Middletown High School four-year varsity letterwinner was named to the honorable mention team as a freshman and a sophomore All-Area second-team honoree as a junior All-Area first-team selection during her senior year behind the plate named to the all-tournament team as a part of the Heartbreakers at the Pony Nationals. Personal: Daughter of Jerry and Monica McCarty undecided about her major would like to pursue a career in psychology or children's ministries after graduation birthday is on June 5. What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? The inning was over and I was coming off second base and I wasn't looking. I ran into the shortstop going into her dugout and I fell on my face. She gave me an evil look and continued on her way.it was really embarrassing. Share something unique about your hometown. Supposedly, a legendary creature use to live there, called a snallygaster, and the last reported sighting was during the Civil War. Share something that people don't know about you? I have an intense fear of stink bugs. What has been your defining moment as an athlete? Seeing my parents proud of me through everything that I have done in softball. After graduation I would like to work on a leadership staff and a Christian camp. 24

18 2007 DANA WHEELER #3 LHP, 5-4, R/R, Fr. Watkins HS PLAYER PROFILES Up Close With Dana Wheeler What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Psalm 1:1-6 - because I want to live my life for God and follow Him through whatever he leads me to do What is your favorite TV show? House What cartoon character are you most alike and why? Daisy Duck because she's awesome! Who is your favorite band? Alabama PATASKALA, OHIO Prep: Graduated from Watkins High School four-year letterwinner for the Warriors in the pitcher's circle ended her prep career as Watkins' career ERA and home run record holder posted a 6-1 record with a 0.59 ERA as a freshman, helping her earn team Rookie of the Year honors led the team from the plate with 16 RBI as a freshman limited playing time during her sophomore season due to an injury was a perfect 14-0 as a junior with 120 strikeouts and six walks in 104 innings of work... led the team with 25 RBI as a junior, while adding a.716 slugging percentage, six doubles, three triples and four home runs set a school record with a 0.33 ERA as a junior, helping her team finish the year with a 24-3 record which earn a No. 4 final ranking in the Ohio state poll named Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year as a junior, while garnering All-Ohio, Central District and Ohio Capital Conference first-team honors suffered another injury prior to her senior year, limiting her playing time during her final prep season lettered as a senior at first base on the 2005 Ringor Showcase - Best of the Best member of the 2005 North American Select Team which played in Denmark 2004 Competitive Edge clinic team that visited Thailand Ohio Scholar Athlete ( ) member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of David and Debbi Wheeler undecided about her major at Liberty birthday is on Oct. 13. Who is your favorite superhero? Spider Man What is your favorite memory while competing in your sport? Pitching the championship game for NSA States and winning! What is your most embarrassing memory while competing in your sport? Running through a fence in right field when I was trying to catch a fly ball. This happened twice to me. Share something that people don't know about you? Well I am a very open person, but the one thing that people do not know about me would be that I used to play the cello. What is your dream job? To work in the fashion industry. After graduation I would like to become a Christian counselor for teenage girls who need that Christian role model that they can look up to. Words that describe me on the field (and why) are determined because I never give up and I do everything to the best of my ability. My craziest ambition in life is to sky dive. MEDIA GUIDE 25

19 ROSTER BREAKDOWN California (3) Dawn Jeffs - Roseville Courtney Johnson - Concord Shannon McKain - Hacienda Heights Colorado (1) Rachel Love - Parker Georgia (1) Ashley Williams - Lilburn Ontario, Canada (1) Kristina Jerry - Brampton Maryland (1) Taylor McCarty - Middletown New Jersey (1) Jessica Leary - North Plainfield Lady Flames By State New York (3) Sarah Ellis - Perry Claire Fridey and Michelle Fridey - Williamsville Ohio (1) Dana Wheeler - Pataskala Virginia (4) Beth Bennett - Powhatan Beth Hensley - Evington Terra Lowe and Jessica Moore - Chesapeake West Virginia (2) J'nae Jefferson - Barboursville Sarah Swor - Elkview Freshman (5) Michelle Fridey J'nae Jefferson Kristina Jerry Taylor McCarty Dana Wheeler Lady Flames By Class Sophomore (4) Beth Bennett Sarah Ellis Courtney Johnson Jessica Leary Junior (4) Claire Fridey Rachel Love Shannon McKain Ashley Williams Senior (5) Beth Hensley Dawn Jeffs Terra Lowe Jessica Moore Sarah Swor 26