Welcome to the 2007 Monroe Fastpitch Season

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2 Welcome to the 2007 Monroe Fastpitch Season This is my 11 th year as varsity head coach and the program continues to get better each season. This is largely due to a dedicated and committed group of coaches, athletes and parents. As a coach you touch peoples lives beginning with your players and extending to their families, along with administrators, the media and others. I would like to thank my loving wife Barb of 25 years, for her support and understanding and I would like to recognize an outstanding coaching staff of Mike Birch, Mark Dalbeck, Misti Berg and Kent Stanley, who all have a real passion for the game of fastpitch. As coaches, we must learn to cherish our relationships with one another and pride ourselves on our ability to make an impact in the maturation and development of young people. It is time to enjoy each moment, whether it be at the C team, Junior Varsity or the Varsity level. Make the big time where you are the big time is not a place; it s the state of your heart. It s not something you get; it s something you become. - Frosty Westering Curt Eskeback Monroe High School The hardest thing to do in softball is hit a round ball with a round bat, squarely.." - Ted Williams - 2

3 Varsity Head Coach Curt Eskeback Varsity Assist Coach Mike Birch Varsity Assist Coach Kent Stanley JV Coach Mark Dalbeck C-Team Coach Misti Berg 3

the State tournament. After the Bearcats lost their first round matchup against Capitol, 3-1, they went on to beat Skyview in 9 innings 5-4.

4 2006 Season Review The 2006 Bearcat fastpitch team finished their regular season with a 19-1 record and the Wesco North Championship. After losing a close first game to Everett at the district playoffs, the Bearcats went on to win the next two against Jackson and Edmonds-Woodway to earn 3rd place in the Wesco division and a trip to the State tournament. After the Bearcats lost their first round matchup against Capitol, 3-1, they went on to beat Skyview in 9 innings 5-4. In the third game of the day against Stadium, the Bearcats gave up a 1 run lead in the top of the 7th that would hold, ending their season with an impressive 23-4 record. Season Totals: Hitting AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Slug% OB% BA Season Totals: Pitching Inn BF H R ER BB K OBA ERA

5 2007 Season Outlook After last season s successes, the Bearcat softball team is looking to continue building a strong program. The absence of last year s seniors (Ashly Forsberg, Jaime Holmes, Brittany Bury and Alexa Degel) will leave some key positions to fill. With 8 returning starters, the Bearcats will be adding 3 Juniors and 1 Sophomore to complete a Varsity roster. With the success of the JV team last year and a talented Freshman class coming in, the Bearcats will have a great opportunity this year to add key position players and speed to its roster throughout the season that will have an immediate impact. The Wesco North division will take on a new look this year with the addition of Everett High School (3A), the absence of Mt Vernon and Arlington moving down to 3A. The Bearcats will continue to utilize the game plan that worked so well for them last year. Speed from the left side combined with contact and power will represent a strong dynamic offense. Solid defense, strong pitching, depth, talent and experience at all positions will once again make the Bearcats a tough opponent among the traditional Wesco North powerhouses. The goals for 2007 are the same as always, return to Districts and move on to the State tournament to play for the State Championship. 5

2007 MONROE BEARCATS Varsity Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 1 Emily Drivstuen Sophomore 2 Tessa Degel Junior 3 Megan McKinney Junior 4 Jenna Kirksey Senior 6 Kayla Wangner Senior 7 Jordan Birch

6 2007 MONROE BEARCATS Varsity Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 1 Emily Drivstuen Sophomore 2 Tessa Degel Junior 3 Megan McKinney Junior 4 Jenna Kirksey Senior 6 Kayla Wangner Senior 7 Jordan Birch Junior 9 Ashley Wiegele Senior 10 Shannon Fretz Junior 11 Sarah Elledge Senior 12 Nicole Rogers Sophomore 13 Haley McCutchen Junior 64 Briar Stanley Sophomore Head Coach: Curt Eskeback Assitants: Mike Birch, Kent Stanley Manager: Megan Birch 6

7 Varsity Fastpitch 2007 Wesco 4A Date Opponent Time Sat March 10 Everett Jamboree Monroe vs. Arlington Monroe vs. Everett Monroe vs. Juanita 4:00 Tue. March 13 Kamiak 4:00 Wed. March 14 Edmonds Monroe 4:00 Fri. March 16 Shorewood 4:00 Tue. March 20 Everett 6:00 Thu. March 22 Monroe 4:00 Sat. March 24 Monroe 1:00 Tue. March 27 Lake Stevens 4:00 Thu. March 29 Bye Fri. March 3 Monroe 4:00 Mon. April 2 Marysville Monroe 4:00 Tue. April 3 Cascade 4:00 Tue. April 10 Oak Harbor 4:00 Tue. April 17 Monroe 4:00 Wed. April 18 Monroe 4:00 Fri. April 20 Stanwood 4:00 Tue. April 24 Lake Monroe 4:00 Thur. April 26 Bye Tue. May 1 Marysville Pilchuck 4:00 Wed. May 2 Monroe 4:00 Fri. May 4 Arlington 4:00 Tue. May 8 Oak Monroe 4:00 Wed. May 9 Snohomish 4:00 Ability is a poor mans wealth. - John Wooden - 7

#1 Emily Drivstuen 2B Sophomore Height: 5 9 Parents: Rod & Debbie Nickname: Steuey Most Influential person: Coach Mendo and my Dad Favorite Softball Memory:

Basketball Plans After HS: Go to college #2 Tessa Degel 1B Junior Height: 5 6 Parents: John & Karri Most Influential person: Parents & sister Favorite Softball

8 #1 Emily Drivstuen 2B Sophomore Height: 5 9 Parents: Rod & Debbie Nickname: Steuey Most Influential person: Coach Mendo and my Dad Favorite Softball Memory: Shopping for toilet paper Favorite Quote: Hard work will never guarantee you anything, but with out it you don t stand a chance Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball Plans After HS: Go to college #2 Tessa Degel 1B Junior Height: 5 6 Parents: John & Karri Most Influential person: Parents & sister Favorite Softball Memory: Ashley doing donuts in the Albertsons parking lot on the old person cart! Favorite Movie: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Plans After HS: Go to a 4 year college. 8

#3 Megan McKinney UT Junior Height: 5 6 Parents: Bill & Sharon Hartung Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley slipped all the way down the hill when we Tped boys varsity players.

#4 Jenna Kirksey C/OF Senior Height: 5 6 Parents: Jeff & Julia Most Influential person: Family & Friends Nickname: Jennarator Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got her foot stuck in a chair at our

9 #3 Megan McKinney UT Junior Height: 5 6 Parents: Bill & Sharon Hartung Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley slipped all the way down the hill when we Tped boys varsity players. Being undefeated in slowpitch in 6th grade Favorite Quote: Practice doesn t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. Favorite Movie: Whatever it Takes Plans After HS: College! #4 Jenna Kirksey C/OF Senior Height: 5 6 Parents: Jeff & Julia Most Influential person: Family & Friends Nickname: Jennarator Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got her foot stuck in a chair at our team dinner. Favorite Quote: It s not the size of the dog in the fight, it s the size of the fight in the dog Can we order Chinese food? Favorite Movie: Batman, Christmas Vacation, Dumb & Dumber Plans After HS: Get my marketing degree and make a lot of money. 9

#6 Kayla Wangner SS Senior Height: 5 9 Parents: Lisa Schur Nickname: K, K-Dawg, Wang Most Influential person: My little sister & big brother Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got

Favorite Quote: Hold My Own Favorite Movie: Ellen Degeneres, Here & Now Plans After HS: College #7 Jordan Birch P 10 Junior Height: 5 9 Parents: Mike & Kris Nickname: Jorno,

10 #6 Kayla Wangner SS Senior Height: 5 9 Parents: Lisa Schur Nickname: K, K-Dawg, Wang Most Influential person: My little sister & big brother Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got her foot stuck in the chair at team dinner & making it to state last year. Favorite Quote: Hold My Own Favorite Movie: Ellen Degeneres, Here & Now Plans After HS: College #7 Jordan Birch P 10 Junior Height: 5 9 Parents: Mike & Kris Nickname: Jorno, Jordano, Jordo, J-or Most Influential person: My Dad Favorite Softball Memory: Haley getting her foot stuck & WA Storm 16U in Colorado & Las Vegas Favorite Quote: The only way to fail is to quit Favorite Movie: Too many to choose from Plans After HS: D1 college softball & become a psychologist

#9 Ashley Wiegele OF Senior Height: 5 1 1/2 Parents: David & Valerie & Connie Stanley Nickname: Pong Most Influential person: My Mommy/Haley Ping Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got her flippin

..everyone has one Favorite Movie: Sandlot, Borat & Finding Nemo Plans After HS: 2 year to 4 year double major #10 Shannon Fretz OF/2B Junior Height: 5 1 Parents: Nancy & Dave Nickname: Fretzo, Yoda,

11 #9 Ashley Wiegele OF Senior Height: 5 1 1/2 Parents: David & Valerie & Connie Stanley Nickname: Pong Most Influential person: My Mommy/Haley Ping Favorite Softball Memory: When Haley got her flippin foot stuck in a chair & wrote inappropriates on my forehead. Favorite Quote: Excuses are like b*tth*les...everyone has one Favorite Movie: Sandlot, Borat & Finding Nemo Plans After HS: 2 year to 4 year double major #10 Shannon Fretz OF/2B Junior Height: 5 1 Parents: Nancy & Dave Nickname: Fretzo, Yoda, Shananagan Most Influential person: My Dad Favorite Softball Memory: Hitting the Monroe Monitor photographer with a throw from shortstop my first varsity game as a freshman Favorite Quote: Just do it Favorite Movie: Any movie that makes me laugh Plans After HS: Go play ball in college on a scholarship and go into business 11

#11 Sarah Elledge 3B/2B Senior Height: 5 6 1/2 Parents: Brad & Jeannie Nickname: Pumkin Most Influential person: Dad Favorite Softball Memory: At a team dinner, I jumped in the pool and came

Favorite Quote: You need rain to have a rainbow, Days must be gloomy before their bright so stick through to the end.

12 #11 Sarah Elledge 3B/2B Senior Height: 5 6 1/2 Parents: Brad & Jeannie Nickname: Pumkin Most Influential person: Dad Favorite Softball Memory: At a team dinner, I jumped in the pool and came running inside and hit the wood floor and face planted it. Also the Bus Book Time. Favorite Quote: You need rain to have a rainbow, Days must be gloomy before their bright so stick through to the end. Plans After HS: Get my business degree and be a loan officer #12 Nicole Rogers UT Sophomore Height: 5 6 1/4 Parents: Ron & Cher Nickname: Fresh Most Influential person: My Father Favorite Softball Memory: Every memory with these girls Favorite Quote: Live & let live, Do not judge, Take it as it comes, Deal with it, Everything will be OK. Favorite Movie: I can t decide Plans After HS: College 12

riding the old person cart out of Albertsons doing donuts. Favorite Quote: Live life to the fullest.

13 #13 Haley McCutchan 3B Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber Plans After HS: College! Junior Height: 5 9 Parents: Lisa & Scott Nickname: Ping Most Influential person: Dad, Mom, Ashley Pong Favorite Softball Memory: Jenna s grandpa laugh & other laugh & Ashley riding the old person cart out of Albertsons doing donuts. Favorite Quote: Live life to the fullest. #64 Briar Stanley C Sophomore Height: 5 9 Parents: Kent & Connie Nickname: B Most Influential person: My Dad & Coach Eve Gaw Favorite Softball Memory: 4 homeruns in the Rising stars tournament in Florida. Favorite Quote: It s not braggin if you can back it up Favorite Movie: The Lion King Plans After HS: Go to a D1 university and play ball! 13

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Enjoy your last year of high school softball. Keep one eye on your future dreams and goals.

15 Ashley You have given us so much to be proud of over the last 18 years. We love you so much and hope that your smile never fades. Enjoy your last year of high school softball. Keep one eye on your future dreams and goals. We know you will accomplish them. We love you very much! Dream, Believe, Achieve Mom, Dad, Conner and Grandma Jordan Keep up the Hard work! Love Mom, Dad & Megan GO CATS! 15

Dear Sarah, It s so hard to believe that your already a senior playing your last year of high

There s nothing your dad and I would have enjoyed more than watching our only girl out on the

Enjoy every minute of this season and we ll cherish every moment.

16 Dear Sarah, It s so hard to believe that your already a senior playing your last year of high school fastptich! You ve given us so many wonderful memories watching you play ball. There s nothing your dad and I would have enjoyed more than watching our only girl out on the field! Thank you so much for all the fun and excitement. Enjoy every minute of this season and we ll cherish every moment. We are so lucky to have a daughter like you! Love Mom, Dad, Cole, Cody and Sean To the top Bearcats! JennaRae We are so proud of you! Love Mommy & Daddy Yea Cats! 16

17 Have a Great Season Briar Love Mom, Dad & Bekah ~ KAYLA ~ The future holds so many great things. Embrace it and go spread your wings!! Love Mom, Taylor & Payton GO CATS!!!! BEARCAT SOFTBALL BUILDING ON THE PAST FOR THE ATHLETES OF THE FUTURE 17

2007 MONROE BEARCATS JV Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 8 Michelle Latham Sophomore 15 Emily Guluarte Freshman 16 Makenzie Hope Freshman 17 Shelby Knutzen Sophomore 18 Jordan Faulds Freshman 19

18 2007 MONROE BEARCATS JV Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 8 Michelle Latham Sophomore 15 Emily Guluarte Freshman 16 Makenzie Hope Freshman 17 Shelby Knutzen Sophomore 18 Jordan Faulds Freshman 19 Sam Reyling Sophomore 20 Crista Hopkins Freshman 21 Kelleyn Wagner Sophomore 22 Hannah Strumpher Sophomore 23 Ashley Robinson Sophomore 24 Hannah Elledge Freshman 25 Andrea Vye Freshman 27 Chelan Creed Freshman Head Coach: Mark Dalbeck Manager: Morgan Hubar 18

19 JV Fastpitch 2007 Wesco 4A Date Opponent Time Tue. March 13 Kamiak 4:00 Wed. March 14 Edmonds Monroe 4:00 Fri. March 16 Shorewood 4:00 Tue. March 20 Everett 4:00 Thu. March 22 Monroe 4:00 Sat. March 24 Monroe 11:00 Tue. March 27 Lake Stevens 4:00 Thu. March 29 Bye Fri. March 3 Monroe 4:00 Mon. April 2 Marysville Monroe 4:00 Tue. April 3 Cascade 4:00 Tue. April 10 Oak Harbor 4:00 Tue. April 17 Monroe 4:00 Wed. April 18 Monroe 4:00 Fri. April 20 Stanwood 4:00 Tue. April 24 Lake Monroe 4:00 Thur. April 26 Bye Tue. May 1 Marysville Pilchuck 4:00 Wed. May 2 Monroe 4:00 Fri. May 4 Arlington 4:00 Tue. May 8 Oak Monroe 4:00 Wed. May 9 Snohomish 4:00 How can you think and hit at the same time - Yogi Berra - 19

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2007 MONROE BEARCATS C Team Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 1 Malia Hader Freshman 2 Amanda Abbott Freshman 3 Brittany Harrison Sophomore 6 Dallas Smith Freshman 9 Melanie Desoto Freshman 10

22 2007 MONROE BEARCATS C Team Fastpitch Roster Number Player Class 1 Malia Hader Freshman 2 Amanda Abbott Freshman 3 Brittany Harrison Sophomore 6 Dallas Smith Freshman 9 Melanie Desoto Freshman 10 Sarah Bodrak Sophomore 12 Alyssa Peterson Freshman 13 Leah Rea Freshman 14 Julia Marquez Freshman 16 Jackie Stapleton Freshman 17 Haley Maddix Sophomore 18 Mathis, Ashley Junior 20 Kristin Rolfe Freshman 28 Courtney Avery Sophomore Head Coach: Misty Berg 22

23 C Fastpitch 2007 Wesco 4A Date Opponent Time Mon March 19 Monroe 4:00 Wed March 21 Cedar Park Monroe 4:00 Mon. March 26 Monroe 4:00 Wed March 28 Meadowdale 4:00 Fri March 30 Lake Monroe 4:00 Mon April 16 Marysville-Pilchuck 4:00 Thurs April 19 Cedar Park Monroe 4:00 Mon April 23 Snohomish 4:00 Wed April 25 Monroe 4:00 Mon April 30 Lake Stevens 4:00 Thurs May 3 Sedro Woolley 4:00 Tue May 8 Monroe 4:00 Sat May 12 All School Marysville-Pilchuck 4:00 Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. - Vince Lombardi - 23

Good Luck Megan We are behind you all the way!

24 Good Luck Megan We are behind you all the way! Love, Dad, Mom & Chloe Go CATS! Monroe Floral Flowers For All Occasions 113 MCDOUGALL ST MONROE, WASHINGTON EDWARD AND RENEE FAULDS (360) (360) FAX (800) Have a Great Season Jordan GO CATS! 24

Esky s Spinners, Etc. Cell 425-770-0726 Home 360-862-1771 www.caesky@msn.com Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Sandwiches Rolls Barbara Eskeback & Doris Dale Owners 360-805-1578 1-866-805-1578 100 West Main St.

25 Esky s Spinners, Etc. Cell Home Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Sandwiches Rolls Barbara Eskeback & Doris Dale Owners West Main St. Monroe, WA All occasion cakes & catering Monroe Fastpitch Booster Club A non-profit parent and community based group supporting girls fastpitch softball in Monroe. For more information about how you can become involved, contact: Kris Birch: mkbirch@msn.com 25

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29 Directions to Away Games Arlington High School, 135 S. French Ave. Arlington North on I-5 to Highway 530. East on Highway 530. Cross over the railroad tracks and go right on Olympic. Turn left on French. From Monroe - West on Highway 2 to North on Highway 9. Right on Highland Drive (past Oso Lumber). Left on French. The school is two blocks down on the right. Cascade High School 801 Casino Road, Everett Take I-5 South to the Boeing Exit. Take Boeing Freeway to Evergreen Way. Proceed North and look for road across from K-Mart and just past the Burger King. Turn right into the parking lot. Lake Stevens High School th Ave NE, Lake Stevens Travel West on Highway 2 to North Highway 9. Continue past Frontier Village to the 3rd light- and sign that indicates Lake Stevens High School which is about 1/4 mile down the road. Marysville-Pilchuck High School th St. NE, Marysville - (360) Take Highway 2 to Highway 9 and go north. Follow Highway 9 past Getchell Hill and turn left on to 108th St (Lauck Hill). Continue down the hill, go straight at the stop sign. Continue on until you see Marysville-Pilchuck High School on your right. (You will see their reader board.) Everett High School, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett - (360) ) Take Highway 2 West to Everett. Take the Hewitt Ave exit and turn right on Walnut. Go one block and take a left on Everett Ave. Take a right on Colby. The softball field is one block to the East. Oak Harbor Hillcrest Elementary School NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor Traveling South on SR-20 towards Oak Harbor turn right onto Ault Field Road. Bear left onto Heller Road. Turn right onto NW 2nd Ave. Softball fields are at the back of the school. Snohomish High School th St. Snohomish From Monroe - take Highway 2 west to the Snohomish Exit. At the end of the ramp take a left. You will follow 2nd Avenue through Snohomish to the 2nd light which is "D". Turn right on D and follow it uphill 3 blocks. Snohomish High School is on your left on the corner of D and 5th. Stanwood High School nd NW, Stanwood - (360) North I-5 to Stanwood exit (#212). Turn left at exit proceeding west on SR 532 and go approximately 4 miles. Turn right on 72nd. Take the first left (on 272nd) - the school is immediately on the left. Additional campus information can be obtained by accessing the Monroe School District website: SPORTS_SCHEDULES/LOCATIONS/School-Directions.html 29

30 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST SENIOR GAME! TUESDAY, MAY 8th

Welcome to the 2006 Monroe Fastpitch Season

Welcome to the 2006 Monroe Fastpitch Season This is my 10 th year as varsity head coach and the program continues to get better each season. This is largely due to a dedicated and committed group of coaches,