San Francisco, CA-- The Academy of Art University Softball program announces their 2009-2010 class, by head coach Rachel Sherman. The student-athletes will come to AAU following impressive prep careers both on and off the field. The future Urban Knights include, Kimberly Dauer (Morrow Bay, CA/Morrow Bay HS), Ashley Lokey (Eugene, OR/ Mt. Hood Community College)and Miranda Rosebrook (Marysville, WA/Wenatchee Valley College).
"We are very excited about the endless potential of this class. All three are going to make an immediate impact, not only with their physical ability but their passion for the game,” exclaims Head coach Rachel Sherman.
Dauer, a pitcher, has been named to the Los Padres 1st Team All-League in 2008 and 2nd Team All-League in 2006. She was also named Athlete of the Week in 2008, and received the Arroyo Grande Invitational All-Tournament Award. Also in 2008, she was
noted as a 1st Team All-County Player. Dauer has had a tremendous senior year thus far. She currently has a 0.75 earned run average, with 102 innings pitched. Dauer has 191 strikeouts and leads her team with an 11-2 record. Kim plans to major in Graphic Design.
“We are excited to add Kim to our pitching staff. Kim is a power pitcher with great composure on the mound and will put up big strikeout numbers,” Sherman added.
Lokey, a utility player, was named to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) All-Tournament Team for first base. She was also named to the Second Team All-Southern Region for first base in 2008. Lokey has been a huge asset to her Mt. Hood team, leading them offensively as well as putting up big numbers in
the NWAACC in 2009. As of April 22nd, she has a .477 batting average, with a .543 on base percentage. Lokey currently has 33 runs batted in (which is seventh in the NWAACC), eight home runs (tied for fifth in the NWAACC), two triple, five double and 40 runs (second in the NWAACC). Ashley plans to major in Multimedia Communications with a minor in Advertising.
“Lokey will not only add more power to our line-up but will add versatility from the left side of the plate,” said Sherman. “ Lokey has the foot speed, arm strength and athleticism to play infield and outfield and will make an impact anywhere on the field."
Rosebrook, an outfielder, was named to the First Team Eastern Region as a centerfielder in 2008. Also in 2008, Miranda was named an All-American in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) as well as setting a WVC school record for hits in a single season with 83. Rosebrook is a captain for her team in 2009 and has been offensively solid all season. As of April 22nd, she has a .438 batting average and a .508 on base percentage. Rosebrook has 24 runs batted in, two
triples, eight doubles, and 36 runs (which is ninth in the NWAACC). Miranda plans to major in Fashion Merchandising.
Coach Rachel Sherman comments, "We are excited to have Miranda anchor our outfield next season. She has the ability to run down everything hit her way, has a great arm and will make things happen at the plate. Her leadership in center will make everyone around her better."
All three athletes will join the team for the 2009-2010 season.
Source Article: http://academyartathletics.com/news/2009/4/29/SB_0429094639.aspx
