Hair picks DSU

Firth, NE 12/19/2007 - Dakota State University head softball coach Ken Prorok announces the signing of Lanea Hair to a letter of intent to play softball for the Trojans in 2009.

     Hair is a 5-2 right-handed infielder from Firth, NE. Hair attends Norris High School in Firth; Firth is located 25 miles south of Lincoln, NE. While playing for the Titans she earned all-conference, and all-state honors. Hair is also the school record holder for most assists, put-outs and sacrifices in a career. Hair not only excels on the field, but in the classroom as well. She is ranked in the top 1/3 of her class and will major in exercise science with an emphasis on physical therapy while attending Dakota State University.

     “I am very excited about Lanea joining our program; she brings with her a team first mentality which is evident by the many defensive accolades she has earned. I fully expect Lanea to become a main stay in our infield over the next couple of years,” added coach Prorok.

     The Trojans open their 2008 season on February 8^th when they take on 2006 national tournament qualifier Grandview College (IA).