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2015 Varsity Softball Roster

2015 St. Francis Varsity Softball Team – Back Row (L to R): Co-Head Coach Al LoGiudice, Jada Kanemasu, Shelby Tevis, Akeylah Moses, Mel Baccay, Emily Ainsley, Kristen Hanf, Kelsea Williams, Assistant Coach Ken McGuire, Assistant Coach Dan Garcia. Front Row (L to R): Lauren Washburn, Isabela Garcia, Brittney Sazaki-Walker, Danika Bailey, Hannah Willover, Mary Baccay, Sammy Tran. Not Pictured: Rhyann O’Mara. Not Pictured: Rhyann O’Mara, Sophia Chavez.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown
1 Danika Bailey CF 5-1 Senior Natomas
2 Sophia Chavez 2B/OF 5-1 Junior Sacramento
3 Hannah Willover C/iB/OF 5-3 Junior W. Sacramento
4 Shelby Tevis OF 5-5 Junior Sacramento
5 Kristen Hanf 1B/OF 5-8 Senior Rancho Cordova
6 Rhyann O’Mara SS/2B/C 5-2 Sophomore Cameron Park
7 Jada Kanemasu P/1B/OF 5-4 Sophomore Sacramento
9 Isabela Garcia 3B/OF 5-1 Junior Sacramento
11 Mel Baccay SS/2B 5-7 Junior Elk Grove
12 Brittney Sazaki-Walker SS/OF 5-1 Junior Sacramento
13 Akeylah Moses OF/2B 5-5 Junior Elk Grove
15 Mary Baccay C/2B 5-2 Freshman Elk Grove
20 Sammy Tran OF/INF 5-3 Freshman Elk Grove
21 Emily Ainsley P/1B 5-9 Junior Sacramento
23 Lauren Washburn UTL 5-1 Sophomore Carmichael
25 Kelsea Williams P/1B 5-10 Freshman Citrus Heights

Head Coach: Al LoGiudice/Kevin Warren

Assistant Coaches: Ken McGuire, Dan Garcia, Don Deatherage (Pitching)

Roster by Class – Seniors (2): Danika Bailey and Kristin Hanf. Juniors (8): Emily Ainsley, Mel Baccay, Sophia Chavez, Isabela Garcia, Akeylah Moses, Brittany Sazaki, Shelby Tevis, Hannah Willover. Sophomores (4): Jada Kanemasu, Rhyann O’Mara, Lauren Washburn, Kelsea Williams.  Freshmen (2): Mary Baccay, Sammy Tran. 

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2015 Junior Varsity Softball Roster

2015 St. Francis Junior Varsity Softball Team – Back Row (L to R): Head Coach Mary Alex Mumper, Ashley-Paige Pierce, Maya Solis, Nicole Plumb, Kennedy Hornbuckle, Mary Baez, Assistant Coach Tanner VanMeter. Second Row (L to R): Lavina Kaihea, Sam Garaygay, Lauren Hernandez, Zarah Bronstein, Victoria Cimino, Victoria Jacobo. First Row: Annie Pettibone.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown
1 Annie Pettibine OF/2B 5-0 Sophomore Sacramento
2 Maya Solis OF 5-9 Freshman Sacramento
3 Lauren Hernandez 2B/SS 5-5 Sophomore Sacramento
4 Ashley-Paige Pierce 2B/OF 5-7 Sophomore Sacramento
5 Kennedy Hornbuckle P/3B 5-9 Freshman Davis
6 Sam Garaygay OF 5-5 Freshman Placerville
7 Nicole Plumb 1B/3B 5-11 Freshman Fair Oaks
8t Makayla Scott 2B/SS 5-3 Freshman Sacramento
9 Lavina Kaihea OF 5-2 Sophomore Sacramento
11 Victoria Cimino OF 5-3 Freshman Carmichael
12 Victoria Jacobo C/2B 5-2 Freshman Sacramento
13 Zarah Bronstein P/OF 5-5 Sophomore Sacramento
15 Alexandra Retodo     Sophomore Shingle Springs
16 Mary Baez C/SS 5-6 Sophomore Sacramento
17 Ellie Chiappe C/1B 5-9 Sophomore El Dorado Hills

Head Coach:  Mary Alex Mumper

Assistant Coach: Tanner VanMeter

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Softball’s Danika Bailey to Sign with Cal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior softball player Danika Bailey will sign with California on National Letter of Intent signing day on Wednesday, November 12. Bailey committed to the Bears as a sophomore and recently confirmed her commitment after an official visit to the school.

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Nine St. Francis Seniors Make College Commitments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nine St. Francis High School seniors signed a National Letter-of-Intent or made a commitment to play collegiate sports next year at schools across the country Wednesday. They were recognized on campus as part of the school’s formal fall signing day recognition.

The event was broadcast on the TroubieTV Network on PlayOn Sports.

St. Francis National Letter of Intent Signees

Danika Bailey, Softball, California

Lauren Charter, Water Polo, California

Erin Crooks, Swimming, Lafayette

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Softball’s Baccay Listed Among Nation’s Top Juniors; Committed to Michigan State

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis Junior Mel Baccay was named the 35th-best prospect in the class of 2016 by the sport website Full Count Softball.

“I was really honored to find out I was ranked 35th,” said Baccay. “I was not expecting to be ranked that high. It is really humbling.”

Baccay hit .312 as a sophomore with 16 runs scored and seven RBI for the Troubadours.

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Troubadours to Compete in New Delta League

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis will play in the Delta League beginning this fall with many familiar faces and several new ones.

“The Delta League has a lot of history and it is great it is back in existence,” said Delta League Commissioner Ron Nocetti.

The Troubadours move into the newly formed Delta League along with Pleasant Grove and Sheldon from the Delta River League. The league is a realignment of members of both the Delta River and Delta Valley Leagues.

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Softball Places Four on Sac Bee All-Metro Teams

SACRAMENTO, Calif.  – Senior shortstop Alejandra Garcia and first baseman Amy Marks were named to the Sacramento Bee All-Metro second team announced Thursday.

Garcia posted a .443 batting average with a team-best 35 hits and 30 runs scored for the Troubadours, earning All-Delta River League honors. She was also the winner of the team’s Most Inspirational Award.

Marks, who was also a DRL first-team selection, batted .432 on the season with a team- best 30 RBI. She was the recipient of the Coaches Award.

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Varsity Softball Postseason Awards

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis softball team finished the season with a 13-11-1 overall record with a 5-5 record in Delta River League action.

Alexis Viramontes was the team MVP. She hit .356 on the season with 24 RBI.

Alejandra Garcia was selected as the Most Inspirational, leading the team in hitting with a .443 batting average with a team-best 35 hits and 30 runs scored.

Senior Amy Marks was named the Coaches Award recipient after hitting .432 on the season with a team-best 30 RBI and went 8-5 with a 2.90 ERA on the mound.

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Gregg Named River Cats Girls Soccer Player of the Year
17 Troubadours Named to All-City Teams

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis junior soccer player Anna Gregg was named the River Cats Girls Soccer Player of the Year at the High School Awards Ceremony before Sunday’s game against the Tacoma Rainers.

“It means so much and feels so great,” said Gregg of the Player of the Year honor. “I set a goal to help to the section championship and that was accomplished. I could not be happier.”

Gregg and her St. Francis teammates captured the Sac-Joaquin Section title on Saturday on her goal to defeat Oak Ridge 1-0.

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17 Troubadours Named to River Cats All-City Teams

SACRAMENTO, – Calif.  – Seventeen St. Francis Troubadours have been named to the 2013-14 River Cats All-City  teams and will be recognized on Sunday at the High School Sports Awards Ceremony before the River Cats take on the Tacoma Rainiers at 1:05 p.m. at Raley Field.

The St. Francis All-City fall sports selections include senior golfer Emily Laskin, volleyball seniors Ali Koumelis and Anna Baytosh and cross country runners Lauren LaRocco, Madison Rawson and Miranda Myers.

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Seniors Lead Softball Victory over Oak Ridge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In their final game, it was only fitting that the seniors led the way for the St. Francis softball team.

Amy Marks pitched a complete game and hit a home run and the four seniors combined for five hits, five runs and six RBI.

“I could not imagine a better way to end it,” said Marks following the game. “I was really glad our team was able to pull it together and win. My four years, it did not matter if we won or lost, but it definitely is better to go out with a positive ending.”

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Softball Loses to Sheldon 9-2 Ending Playoff Hopes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis softball team lost to Sheldon 9-2 Thursday, dropping the Troubadours out of playoff contention.

“It has been a rough season for us,” said Viramontes. “At the end of our season, we started to rally and had a lot more energy. It has been a better atmosphere to play in. I am really proud of my team. We fought hard and never gave up.”

Senior Alexis Viramontes went 2-for-2 with a home run and walk and Alejandra Garcia was 3-for-4 in the contest.

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Softball Posts Home Win over Pleasant Grove

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, senior Amy Marks pitched a complete game and knocked in two runs to help St. Francis upset Pleasant Grove Wednesday 5-2.

“It was a nerve-wracking game because we have to win every game to make to the playoffs,” said Marks. “PG is always one of our biggest games and the last time we beat them was my sophomore year. We were just trying to win every inning. I was really proud of our team. Every time they scored we got them back with one or more.”

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Softball Posts Win over Folsom, Celebrates 25 Years for LoGiudice

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis recorded 14 hits in posting a 15-1 victory over Folsom Tuesday afternoon at Schuster Field. Four players recorded two or more hits in the game, including a pair of three-hit games by Rhyann O’Mara and Amy Marks.

“We kept the momentum going today after a tough game yesterday,” said senior Alejandra Garcia. “Every girl contributed today and we felt good.”

Marks got the win by allowing just one run over three innings. Emily Ainsley pitched two scoreless innings in relief.

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Softball Falls at Ponderosa 4-3

SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif. – St. Francis had the bases loaded with no outs in the sixth inning but managed just a single run as Ponderosa held on for a 4-3 victory Tuesday.

The Troubadours opened the game with two runs in the first inning on a two-run home run by Alejandra Garcia, who went 2-for-2 with two walks in the game. The Bruins responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning off Amy Marks, who allowed four runs on six hits.

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Eight St. Francis Seniors Make Commitments Bringing Total to 32

The Troubadour commitments include Allison Autrey (Diving, UC Davis), Brinnley Barthels (Water Polo, Pacific), Ryanne Brust (Lacrosse, Fort Lewis), Alexa LoGiudice (Volleyball, Dominican), Ileana MacDonald (Golf, Chico State) and Alexis Viramontes (Softball, CSU Dominguez Hills).

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Eight St. Francis High School seniors have signed a National Letter-of Intent or made commitments to play collegiate sports next fall for the NCAA signing period that began today. Overall, thirty-two Troubadour student-athletes have now made commitments to play collegiately next year.

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JV Softball Wins LeDoux Tournament Silver Bracket

ROSEVILLE, CAlif. – The St. Francis JV softball team defeated Casa Robles 7-4 Tuesday night to win the Silver Bracket of the LeDoux Tournament. They went 3-1 in the tournament with wins over Roseville and Oakmont. They return to action next week at Pondersa on Tuesday, April 22.

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Softball Win Opener at LeDoux Tournament

ROSEVILLE, Calif. – St. Francis won its opening game at the LeDoux Tournament  with a 11-4 victory over Vista Del Lago. The Troubadours advance in the winner’s bracket and play again at 5 p.m. Friday night.

Amy Marks, Emily Ainsley and Rhyann O’Mara each had two hits in the opening game and Alejandra Garcia drove in three runs. Amy Marks pitched 3.2 innings out of the bullpen for the win, allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts.