Gramke to join Trojans in 2009

Tekamah, NE 1/8/2007 – The Dakota State University softball program announces it’s fifth commitment to the 2009 recruiting class. Leigh Gramke from Tekamah-Herman High School in Tekamah NE. has signed a letter of intent declaring that she will play for the Trojans in 2009.

During her career at Tekamah-Herman Gramke has been an offensive force; she currently holds the school records for stolen bases in a season, homeruns in a season, homeruns in a career, highest batting average in a season and a career, she also holds the record for highest on base percentage in a season when she reached base safely 70 times in 34 games in 2005. Gramke has been named to the all-conference team three times, selected to the all-state team twice; she was also named to the Nebraska “Super-State” team in 2007 after hitting .419, scoring 38 runs, and pounding out 5 homeruns.

“Leigh is a great addition for our program, I fully expect her to step in and to compete for a starting spot right away. In addition to her offensive abilities Leigh posses a very strong arm and plays with great intensity. I feel Leigh will flourish in our program, and will have a great career for us,” added head coach Ken Prorok.

The Trojans currently have commitments from five incoming high school seniors.

** Photo courtesy of the Burt County Plaindealer**