2009: Played in 28 of the team's 36 games in 2009...tied for second on the team in home runs (3)...fourth on the team in slugging percentage (.448), third in doubles (4), fifth in runs scored (12) and fourth in walks (5)...made her collegiate debut against Hanover College on Feb. 24...hit her first collegiate home run against Hanover on Feb. 25...had three multiple-hit games...hit her first MIAC home run against St. Olaf on Apr. 19.

Personal: Honor student, CMC All Conference...letter-winner in volleyball, basketball, softball...daughter of Roger and Kirsten...hobbies include sports (all kinds), hanging out with friends, family, listening to music

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I like the atmosphere.”

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Nickname: Rah-Rah

One word that best describes me: Outgoing

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Somewhere tropical

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite movies: Step Up

Favorite TV show: October Road

Favorite book: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Cell phone

The biggest influence on my athletic career: Coach Jenny Gruber, and other family members

Greatest personal sports moment: Going to the state tournament

If I were to play another sport it would be: Volleyball

My favorite pro sports team: Twins

What was the first CD you ever owned: Backstreet Boys

This summer I: Vacationed in Brainerd, was involved with Miss Belgrade Program