2008 Avon Softball Team Preview
By Eric Eaton
HCC Coordinator
Coach: Jenny Shayotovich
2007 Record: 27-4 (8-1 HCC), lost to eventual state champion Hamilton Southeastern 3-1 in the championship of the Center Grove Regional
Players graduated in ‘07: 5
Top Returnees:
Lizzee Campbell-CF (12), hit .411 with 18 stolen bases in ‘07
Mallory Pera-LF (12), hit .378 with 20 RBI’s in ‘07
Jenny Esparza-P (11), 1st team all-state and all-HCC last season with a .35 ERA and 407 strikeouts; hit .418 with 17 doubles
Helen Rogers-C (11), 3rd team all-state and all-HCC last season; hit .409 with 5 homeruns and 32 RBI’s
Nikki Burris-3B (11), hit .343 with 21 RBI’s in ‘07
Holly Wasmund-SS (11), hit .322 and had a fielding percentage of .953 in ‘07
Katie Mathieu-1B (11), gained valuable experience as a utility player last season
Projected Lineup:
1. Lizzee Campbell-CF (12)
2. Bailey Smith-RF (10)
3. Jenny Esparza-P (11)
4. Helen Rogers-C (11)
5. Mallory Pera-LF (12)
6. Nikki Burris-3B (11)
7. Holly Wasmund-SS (11)
8. Katie Mathieu-1B (11)
9. Valerie Carrillo-2B (10)
Pitching Staff: Jenny Esparza (staff ace), Helen Rogers, Ashlee Witty (10)
Season Overview: “Our motto this year is Better, Faster, Stronger. We left some unfinished business on the field last year and are determined to make this a successful and fun season. This team has tremendous talent, confidence, and a passion for the game.” – Avon Coach Jenny Shayotovich
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