2008
Outlook
After the program’s first back-to-back 20 win
seasons in 4 years, the Trojan softball team
will head into the 2008 season in hopes of
winning their first ever DAC championship.
Last season, the Trojans were
regionally ranked for six consecutive weeks and
also defeated three of the four nationally
ranked teams they played. The Dakota State
University softball team will once again face
strong competition throughout the season by
playing 11 games against NCAA opponents and 13
games against teams that have qualified for the
NAIA National Tournament since 2005. The Trojans
will take part in tournaments at Cedar Falls,
IA., St. Cloud, MN., Hastings, NE., and
Vermilion, SD.
Outlook by Player (by year)
Sr. Emily Pyle -
Pyle will see time at third base and shortstop
this season. In 2007, Pyle played in all 44
games for the Trojans hitting .305 while driving
in 27 runs.
Sr.
DeDe Siehndel –
DeDe will again be a mainstay for the Trojans at
first base. Last season, Siehndel played in all
44 games hitting .312 with 21 RBI’s.
Jr.
Jamie Becker –
Jamie saw action in 44 games last season playing
five different positions for the Trojans. Jamie
will see time in the outfield, as a middle
infielder and perhaps even as a catcher during
the 2008 season.
Jr.
Katy Lauder –
Katy will see time at shortstop primarily but
will also see action in the circle and at third
base for the Trojans this season. Katy is a
transfer from Garden City Community College in
Kansas.
Jr.
Mandy Rutledge –
Mandy will be used as a pitcher and as a middle
infielder for the Trojans. Mandy is a transfer
from Garden City Community College in Kansas.
Jr.
Jessica VanLoy –
Jessica was the lone all-conference selection
for the Trojans in 2007. Jessica will be an
anchor in centerfield and may see time behind
the plate as the season goes on. Jessica hit
.326 in 32 games for the Trojans after the
conclusion of the Lady T’s basketball season and
their run in the national tournament.
So.
Andrea Larsen –
Andrea will be the primary catcher for the
Trojans during the 2007 season. Andrea is a
transfer from Iowa Central Community College.
So.
Casey Maloy –
Casey will be an everyday player for us in the
outfield. Casey is a transfer from Concordia
University in Texas.
So.
Dakota Novotny –
Dakota will enter the season as the Trojans #1
pitcher. Dakota saw action in 23 games last
season pitching 116 innings while striking out
74 batters. Dakota is currently ranked in 8
different statistical categories for her career.
Fr.
Malory Bartels –
Malory will see time at second base as well as a
pinch runner for the Trojans this season.
Fr.
Kasey Peterson –
Kasey will not see action this year as she is
taking a medical red-shirt.
Fr.
Kristyn Wiehl
– Kristyn will see action in the outfield as
well as first base for the Trojans this season.
