February 15, 2009 

Upcoming Schedule

Spring Workouts Begin
Our team reassembled at the end of January and began our season workouts. I've been very impressed so far by the depth and versatility of our squad. We certainly have 3-4 people who could play each position without compromising much in the way of defense. You can imagine how exciting it is to have the depth we'll have on the field and on the bench.

With the unseasonably warm weather, we had the chance to practice outside during this last week. And the new field you've heard so much about has begun to pay dividends. On Saturday we had 6 inches of snow on the field. Two days later the snow was gone and we practiced on our own infield. I'm very sure that we were the only D3 softball program in the Midwest that practiced on its own field this last week. These are certainly exciting weeks.
--Coach Hudson

California Trip Schedule Announced
Our team will be competing March 7-14 in Orange County, California. If you live in that area, we'll hope you come and cheer on the Thunder. We will be playing on the campus of the following schools: Hope International University, Cal Lutheran, Occidental, Whittier, and La Sierra. For more information, go to www.wheatonsoftball.com and click on SPRING TRIP INFO. 


Player Spotlight: Jenna Lawrenz
Uniform:
#4 | Pos: 3B, 2B, OF
Yr: Freshmen | Major: Applied Health Science
Playing Stats: While in High School Jenna was named All-Area Honorable Mention by the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Leader...Played club softball on the DTA Mustangs with current Thunder players Christine Williams ('11) and Katie Iser ('11).  
Notes:
In addition to softball, Jenna also played volleyball three seasons, was named DuPage Valley Conference All-Academic Team twice, was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Chamber Choir, Show Choir, Spring Musical and is an accomplished pianist.

 

March 7-14, 2009
Spring Trip
We will return to Southern California for our spring trip. We'd love to have you join us and cheer along the Thunder. Email Coach Hudson for team travel details.

March 21, 2009
Home opener
Leedy Field @ Wheaton
12pm. To mark this special occasion former Wheaton softball coaches Marilyn Scribner and Grant "Tank" Sherman will throw out the first pitches and meet with former players during an indoor reception. Mark your calendars know and let
Coach Hudson know if you might be able to come as we begin to make preparations.

 

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The Wheaton Softball eNewsletter is created by: Chris Hudson
Wheaton College
Head Softball Coach

 

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