2009: Played in all 36 games for the Cobbers...led the team in walks (14) and sacrifice bunts (7)...tied for second on the team in total plate appearances (118) and fourth in at-bats (95)...collected her first collegiate hit against Hanover on Feb. 4 when she went 3-for-4...had six multiple-hit games and a pair of three-hit games...recorded her first collegiate stolen base against St. Mary's on Apr. 11.

Personal: National Honor Society...2-time All-section in softball...2-time All-conference in volleyball...3 time All-conference in softball...All-conference honorable mention in volleyball and softball...MVP in volleyball...Lettered in volleyball, basketball, softball...daughter of Doug and Becky...enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping, working out, sports.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Great environment to get an education and play sports at the same time."

The SALO File:

Nickname: Em, Emil, Emmy

One word that best describes me: Positive

Place I would most like to visit: Anywhere that is warm, has a sandy beach with clear water

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite movies: Never Back Down, Cinderella Story

Favorite music groups: I like a variety of music :)

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Faith and family

The biggest influence on my softball career: My parents

Greatest personal sports moment: Making a shot beyond the 3 point line to go into half time for basketball and we won!

If I were to play another sport, it would be: volleyball/basketball

My dream job is: Dentist

Before each game I: Listen to music

What was the first CD you ever owned: N'Sync

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: Made on MTV

This summer I: Worked, coached my local 16 and under JO softball team and hung out with friends and family