Softball
Softball is a fall sport at Marian. There are two teams for students, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Marian's softball field is ranked one of the best in the state.
Head Varsity Coach: Al Leaders
Assistant Coaches: Pat Kroll & Jackie Taylor & Cody Simon
Head Junior Varsity Coach: Jackie Taylor
2011 Varsity Softball
| No. |
Name |
Grade |
|
1
|
Erin Fitzsimmons
|
12
|
|
2
|
Gabbie Jonas
|
9
|
|
3
|
Kenzie Gregg
|
9
|
|
4
|
Hannah Raabe
|
12
|
|
5
|
Linsey Sanchez
|
9
|
|
6
|
Biz Steinauer
|
12
|
|
7
|
Nicole Liske
|
11
|
|
8
|
Ashlynn Efferding
|
12
|
|
9
|
Jordan Tejral
|
9
|
|
10
|
Shannon Daly
|
12
|
|
11
|
Karyn Gohr
|
12
|
|
12
|
Jordan Kuiper
|
10
|
|
13
|
Kayla Young
|
9
|
|
14
|
Maggie Mainelli
|
9
|
|
15
|
Alec Morand
|
12
|
|
16
|
Alex Trujillo
|
10
|
2011 Junior Varsity Softball
| No. |
Name |
Grade |
| 2 |
Gabbie Jonas |
9 |
| 3 |
Kenzie Gregg |
9 |
| 4 |
Morgan Frodyma |
10 |
| 5 |
Linsey Sanchez |
9 |
| 6 |
Kayla Young |
9 |
| 7 |
Marissa Whatley |
10 |
| 8 |
Jordan Tejral |
9 |
| 9 |
Alex Trujillo |
10 |
| 10 |
Cassidy Gilbride |
11 |
| 11 |
CeCe Sanzobrin |
9 |
| 12 |
Jordan Kuiper |
10 |
| 13 |
Jordan Leeds |
9 |
| 14 |
Maggie Mainelli |
9 |
| 15 |
Anna Vasko |
9 |
| 16 |
Casey Mainelli |
10 |
Daly Signs with University of Sioux Falls
Shannon Daly, daughter of Mark and Lisa Daly, signed a letter of intent to play Div II NCAA softball at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. Shannon was the 2008 MHSAA Freshman of the Year, and received Honorable Mention at the 2009 Metro Conference. Shannon was also named the 2010 USSSA Nationals MVP.
Softball Awards
· Congratulations to senior Jeri Simon who signed to play softball for Iowa Western Community College. Jeri has been the Crusaders center-fielder since her freshman year and was given a Class A Honorable Mention from the Omaha World-Herald this past season.
· Congratulations to senior Shelby Mendlik who signed a letter of intent to play softball for Doane College. Shelby has been a Varsity Softball pitcher for the Crusaders since her sophomore year. This past season Mendlik was selected as a member of the Omaha World-Herald's All-State Second Softball Team.
· Congratulations to senior Shelby Mendlik who was selected as a member of the Omaha World-Herald's All-State Second Softball Team. Honorable mentions were seniors Sara Borowiak and Jeri Simon, as well as freshman Lia Mancuso. Congratulations girls!