2010 SB Media Guide - College of Southern Idaho Athletics

Guide Directory ...................................................................................................................................................1 

Quick Facts ..........................................................................................................................................................2 

2010 Team Roster ................................................................................................................................................3 

2010 Outlook .......................................................................................................................................................4 

Head Coach Profile ..............................................................................................................................................6 

Assistant Coach Profile ........................................................................................................................................8 

Player Profiles ......................................................................................................................................................9 

Student Assistant and Radio...............................................................................................................................16 

2009 Stats and Region 18 Standings ..................................................................................................................17 

2009 Game Results ............................................................................................................................................18 

2010 Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................19 

2009 Leaders ......................................................................................................................................................20 

Topping the Charts .............................................................................................................................................21 

Marathon Game Donors .....................................................................................................................................22 

Billboard Sponsors .............................................................................................................................................23 

President and Athletic Director ..........................................................................................................................24 

Behind the Scenes ..............................................................................................................................................25 

CSI Athletic Success ..........................................................................................................................................26 

CSI Athletic Facilities ........................................................................................................................................28 

CSI Campus .......................................................................................................................................................30 

Twin Falls and the Magic Valley ........................................................................................................................32 

Golden Eagle Field ............................................................................................................................................34 

Continuing Success ............................................................................................................................................36 

CSI Camp ...........................................................................................................................................................38 

CSI In the Polls ..................................................................................................................................................39 

Region 18 Opponents .........................................................................................................................................40 

About the Cover and Inside Cover: Six returners anchor the 2010 CSI softball team. The Golden Eagles will look to 

compete for the Region 18 Championship for the fourth year in a row and get back to the NJCAA National Tournament. 

This publication was produced by Karen Baumert, CSI sports information director. Doug Maughan and Tereasa 

Bendele took the photos for the athlete mug shots. Graphic design and layout for the cover and inside cover as well as 

pages 26-33 were done by Bendele. Action photography throughout the publication was taken by Andy Arenz. 

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Table of Contents 

2010 CSI Softball Media Guide

General Information Team Information 

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho 

Founded: 1964 

Enrollment: 8,400 

President: Jerry Beck 

Athletic Director: Joel Bate 

Conference: Scenic West Athletic Conference 

Region: 18 

Athletic Affiliation: NJCAA, Division I 

Nickname: Golden Eagles 

Colors: Gold and Black 

Website: www.csi.edu 

Home Facility: Golden Eagle Field (500 capacity) 

Athletics Administrative Assistant: Ginger Nukaya, 

732-6486 

Team Physicians: Dr. Thad Scholes 

Dr. Mark McKain 

Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. William May 

Athletic Trainer: Richard Bingham, 732-6481 

Physical Therapist: Julie Ellis 

Team Chiropractor: Dr. David Long 

Head VB Coach: Heidi Cartisser, 732-6485 

Asst. VB Coach: Erin Mellinger, 732-6492 

Vol. Asst. VB Coach: Babes Kalulu, 732-6492 

Head Men’s BB Coach: Steve Gosar, 732-6498 

Asst. Men’s BB Coaches: Josh Dees, 732-6496 

Ryan Devlin, 732-6476 

Vol. Asst. BB Coaches: Colby Blaine 

Jason Vickrey 

Head Baseball Coach: Boomer Walker, 732-6491 

Asst. BB Coaches: Kris Welker, 732-6491/732-6650 

Skip Walker, 732-6477/732-6650 

Head Women’s BB Coach: Randy Rogers, 732-6480 

Asst. WBB Coach: Tessa Balsick, 208-732-6490 

Vol. Asst. WBB Coach: Jason Nichols, 208-732-6480 

Head Rodeo Coach: Steve Birnie, 732-6620 

Asst. Rodeo Coach: Brian Tubbs, 732-6620 

CSI Board of Trustees: Chairman Leroy Craig, Dr. 

Allan Frost, Donna Brizee, Dr. Charles Lehrman and 

Dr. Thad Scholes 

Sports Information 

SID: Karen Baumert 

Office Phone: (208) 732-6493 

E-mail Address: kbaumert@csi.edu 

Fax: (208) 734-0245 

Website: www.csi.edu 

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2009 Record: 47-17 

Returning Starters: 3 

Returning Non-Starters: 3 

Newcomers: 8 

2009 SWAC Finish: Second 

2009 Region 18 Tournament Finish: Second 

Softball Information 

Head Coach: Nick Baumert (4th Year) 

Assistant Coach: Debbie Dodds (2nd year) 

Student Assistant Coach: Desi Thomson (2nd year) 

Office Phone Number: (208) 732-6494/732-6495 

Mailing Address: CSI Softball 

315 Falls Ave. 

P.O. Box 1238 

Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238 

E-mail Address: nbaumert@csi.edu 

ddodds@csi.edu

Southern Idaho Softball 

2009-2010 Roster 

No. Name Pos. Height Class B/T Hometown 

1 Michon Vanderpoel INF 5-1 So R/R Taylorsville, Utah 

3 Brie Dimond P/OF 5-3 So L/L Draper, Utah 

4 Jessica Albertson OF 5-3 Fr S/R Richland, Wash. 

6 Marie Williams OF 5-3 Fr L/R Delta, B.C. 

7 Mikkel Griffin INF 5-6 Fr R/R St. George, Utah 

8 Kayla Powell INF/C 5-6 So R/R Pocatello, Idaho 

9 Chelsea Buttars INF 5-8 Fr R/R Harrisville, Utah 

10 Chelsea Nix C 5-8 So R/R Show Low, Ariz. 

11 Generra Nielson P 5-6 So R/R Blanding, Utah 

12 Lyndi Miller C/INF 5-10 Fr R/R Murray, Utah 

14 Marina Groenewegen INF 5-9 Fr R/R Surrey, B.C. 

21 MeChel Hunt OF 6-0 Fr L/L Ogden, Utah 

23 Brittany Gonzales INF 5-9 So R/R Tooele, Utah 

25 Kelsey Bryant INF/P 6-0 Fr R/R Surrey, B.C. 

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2010 Outlook 

High expectations for CSI Softball; 2010 

squad has speed, power and pitching 

Playing for the Region 18 Championship is not a lofty goal for the College of Southern Idaho softball team, it’s 

an expectation. Since the Golden Eagles first stepped on the field in 2007 as a brand new program, they have 

been a force, playing for the Region 18 Championship every year. 

This year, CSI head coach Nick Baumert expects no less. 

“We have a good mix of returners and newcomers,” Baumert said. “We have speed, power and athleticism. And 

most importantly, we have a group of players that hate to lose.” 

To win on the softball field, pitching is crucial. The Golden Eagles will rely on all-region selection and sophomore 

Generra Nielson for a bulk of the innings. Joining her in the circle will be sophomore Brie Dimond and 

freshman Kelsey Bryant. 

“With just three pitchers, we will expect a lot from them,” Baumert said. “They all have such different pitching 

styles it should be a benefit as we put together a rotation that utilizes each of their strengths.” 

When Bryant isn’t pitching, the 6-footer will be playing shortstop for the Golden Eagles. She will be joined on 

the infield by returners Brittany Gonzales (first base), Kayla Powell (third base and SS) and Michon Vanderpoel 

(third base). Newcomers include Mikkel Griffin (second base), Marina Groenewegen (third base) and Chelsea 

Buttars (third base). 

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2010 Outlook 

“Brittany is one lone returning starter but both Kayla 

and Michon gained valuable experience last season,” 

Baumert said. “Kelsey, Marina and Chelsea give us 

size and power at the plate and Mikkel is athletic and 

quick. She is one of the best hitters I’ve coached.” 

Powell also gives CSI options. She will be able to 

catch when needed and play shortstop when Bryant 

pitches. In addition to Powell at the catcher position, 

sophomore Chelsea Nix returns after starting the last 

half of the season as a freshman. First-team all state Utah catcher Lyndi Miller will be able to swing for the 

Golden Eagles in the designated player position or catch. 

“We are lucky to have the depth that we have at catcher. Chelsea and Kayla have worked hard to improve offensively 

and defensively. I’m excited to see what Lyndi can do. She can really swing it,” Baumert said. 

As much power as the Golden Eagles have in the infield, they counter that with speed in the outfield. 

Freshmen Jessica Albertson, Marie Williams and MeChel Hunt will see the most time in the outfield for CSI. 

All three hit from the left side with Hunt also swinging for power. 

“This is the most athletic outfield I’ve had since I’ve coached at CSI,” Baumert said. “Once they adjust to the 

college game, they could really make an impact.” 

The key to the Golden Eagles success will be to stay healthy. With just 14 players on the roster, CSI will rely 

heavily on each player to be consistent and ready to play every game. 

Play in the Scenic West Athletic Conference will be a battle as usual. Salt Lake CC returns seven key players 

and added some talented transfers and freshmen. 

“Salt Lake will have the edge on us early in the year with the experience they return,” Baumert said. “But I 

wouldn’t trade any of our kids. They have worked incredibly hard all fall and as the freshmen gain valuable 

playing experience, I expect us to be right there with them in the end.” 

North Idaho and College of Southern Nevada will be tough again. And Colorado Northwestern and Western 

Nevada should both be much improved. Snow is a bit of an unknown with a new coach in the mix. Although the 

Badgers should have an easy transition with assistant coach Andrea Wilson continuing on with the team. 

“We play in a league that prepares you to be competitive nationally,” Baumert said. “This year should be no 

different. I think the top half of our conference can play with anyone in the country.”

Nick Baumert joined the Golden Eagles as the head softball coach in 

2006. In the program’s first season, he earned 2007 Region 18 Coach of 

the Year. In 2008, Baumert led CSI to a Region 18 Championship and 

brought home a 7th-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament. 

In 2009, the Golden Eagles placed second in the SWAC as well as the 

Region 18 Tournament, ending the season ranked 10th in the nation. 

During the first three seasons, the Golden Eagles have had three All- 

Americans, six NFCA All-West selections, two NFCA All-Americans 

and six NJCAA Academic All-Americans. The team has posted a high 

enough grade point average every year to reach Academic All-American 

team status. 

Prior to being hired to start a brand new program at CSI, Baumert 

coached high school softball. 

As the Twin Falls High School varsity coach for seven seasons, 

Baumert led the Bruins to a 159-46 record. He won the Region III title five times and placed fifth three times at 

the state tournament. 

Throughout his high school coaching career, he coached one high school All-American, six Region III 

Players of the Year and 29 Region III first team selections. He also helped 12 players continue their softball 

career at the college level. 

Baumert received coach of the year accolades five times for 

Region III, twice for the Times-News and seven times from 

the District IV coaches. Most recently, Baumert was named 

Distinguished Softball Coach of the Year for Idaho in 2006. 

Baumert is married to Karen. They have two daughters, 

Katelynn and Kylie. 

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Nick Baumert 

4th Season 

Head Coach

2007 Region 18 Coach of the Year 

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Head Coach

Debbie Dodds 

2nd Season 

Former Twin Falls High School standout Debbie Dodds joined the Golden 

Eagle softball team in the fall of 2008. 

Dodds, who played softball and graduated from BYU, was the only high 

school All-American softball player at Twin Falls High School. She started for 

the Bruins all four years. 

“Debbie is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around,” CSI head 

coach Nick Baumert said. “She has a great softball background and comes 

from an amazing family. We are excited to have her and feel very lucky to have 

her return to Twin Falls. I think she might just be my best recruit yet.” 

Dodds helped lead BYU to the NCAA tournament as a senior. She earned first 

team Mountain West Conference honors in 2004 and 2005 at BYU. She also 

was named to the National Fast-pitch Coaches Association west region team in 

2004. As a senior, Dodds was named the team’s most inspirational player. She 

also excelled in the classroom earning scholar athlete honors. 

After graduating from BYU with a degree in physical education, Dodds became 

the head coach at Timpview High School in Orem, Utah. She led the team to its first ever state softball appearance. 

This isn’t the first time Dodds and Baumert have worked together on the softball diamond. Dodds played for Baumert 

her last three years of high school and has worked several CSI softball camps. In 2001, Dodds was the Region III Player 

of the Year at TFHS. 

“She is a perfect fit for our program,” Baumert said. “She has a great understanding of the game and what it takes to be 

successful. Debbie is the type of coach that can take us to an even higher level. She knows what it takes to succeed and 

will place high expectations on our players.” 

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AssistantCoach

Up Close with Michon 

What advice would you give a 5year-old? 

Stay out of the tall grass. 

Favorite CSI Intructor: Bill West 

My Favorite Motivational saying is: 

“Be the change you want to see in the 

world.” 

Favorite Cereal: Honey Nut Chex 

One word to describe Golden Eagle 

softball is: family. 

When I was little I wanted to be a: 

scientist. 

Now, I want to be: an editor. 

My biggest fear is: the dark. 

Who should play you in a movie 

version of your life? Natalie Portman 

Favorite Donut: Old Fashioned 

I can’t bear the sound of: styrofoam 

Hanging on my bedroom wall is: a 

print of my favorite band “Minus the 

Bear.” 

Brie Dimond 

5-1 - Infield 

Sophomore 

Taylorsville, Utah - #1 

“Michon understands the game 

of softball very well. She is a 

hard worker and great student. ” 

Coach Baumert 

At CSI: Michon started in 29 games for the Golden Eagles as a 

freshman, hitting .296 with nine RBIs and 2 doubles. 

Before CSI: A first team all-state selection as a senior, Michon 

played softball at Taylorsville High School. 

As a freshman, she was part of her high school team that placed 

fourth at state. She helped lead THS to a state championship in 2007 

and a second-place finish in 2008. 

Outside of school, Michon played ASA travel ball for Bad to the 

Bone. 

Clean Freak or Total Slob 

Love to Win or Hate to Lose 

Play to Win or Play to have Fun 

Sweet or Salty 

Leader or Follower 

Laugh out Load or Giggle 

“Brie is a lefty pitcher that can 

really move the ball and keep 

hitters off balance. We always 

get 100 percent effort from Brie.” 

Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

At CSI: Brie played in 26 games for CSI, appearing in 17 in the 

circle. She finished the season 6-2 with a 2.38 era and 43 strikeouts. 

Before CSI: Brie played basketball and softball at Juan Diego 

High School, earning first team all-state honors for softball as a 

sophomore, junior and senior. 

A four-year starter, Brie helped her softball team to four region 

championships as well as a second-place finish at state, two thirdplace 

finishes and a fifth-place finish. 

She also was named first team all-region three years in softball. 


Worry Wart or Worry Free 

Spender or Saver 

White Bread or Wheat Bread 


Reality Show or Sitcom 

This or That 

Social Butterfly or Wallflower 

Beaches or Mountains 

Potato Chips or French Fries 

Small Town or Big City 

Casual or Dress Up 

Dreamer or Doer 



Tent or Cabin 


Mild or Spicy 

Street Smart or Book Smart 

5-3 - Pitcher/Outfield 

Sophomore 

Draper, Utah - #3 

Up Close with Brie 

Michon Vanderpoel 

Hidden Talent: I can shake my eyes. 

A one word description of myself is: 

flirty. 

How is Twin Falls different from 

where you are from?: It is a smaller 

city with slower drivers. 

Favorite Food: Salmon with Asparagus 

I am not good at: literature or drawing. 

I can’t stand the smell of: canned 

tuna. 

My hobbies include: coloring and 

baking. 

Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: 

Paradise Cafe 

I cant bear the sound of: someone 

whispering in my ear. 

Favorite toy as a child: Skip-It

Up Close with Jessica 

I can’t stand the smell of: throw up. 

Hidden Talent: I can lift more than 

my weight. 


strong. 

Who would you be in a band 

- singer, guitarist, drummer, or 

Manager?: Drummer 

The last book I read was: Mind 

Gym. 

Favorite Toy as a Child: Tonka 

Truck 

I love the smell of: Abercrombie. 

I wish someone would invent: a 

machine that makes you invisible. 

Hanging on my bedroom wall are: 

previous pictures of softball teams. 

Favorite sit-down Restaurant: 

Olive Garden 

Marie Williams 

5-3 - Outfield 

Freshman 

Richland, Wash. - #4 

“Jessica is very athletic and 

quick. As she continues to improve 

her bat control from the 

left side of the plate, she will be 

a very tough out.” 

Coach Baumert 

Before CSI: A four-year letterman in basketball and softball, Jessica 

played at Hanford High School. 

She helped lead HHS to two Midvalley league championships and 

a CBL district championship. She was named second team all area in 

as a senior and also earned the defensive MVP player award for her 

team. 

Her last two years, she racked up 23 stolen bases each year and 

had only two strikeouts at the plate. 


Laugh out loud or Giggle 

Morning or Night 

Talk or Listen 


Mild or Spicy 

“We are very lucky to have a 

player like Marie. She has amazing 

awareness of the defense at 

the plate. When she learns to 

trust, she will be unstoppable.” 

Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

Before CSI: Marie played basketball, soccer and badminton at 

Burnsview Secondary School. 

Outside of school, she played softball on the Whiterock Renegades, 

Team British Columbia, Zone 4 and Surdel Tigers. 

In 2007, she helped her team to a Western Canadian summer 

games championship. 

She also played at nationals in 2007, 2008 and 2009, helping her 

team to a first-place finish. In 2007 and 2009 she earned the all-star 

award for her play in the outfield. 







This or That 

Night Light or Completely Dark 







Beach or Mountains 

Play to Win or Play to Have Fun 

Stay in or Go Out 




Freshman 

Delta, B.C. - #6 

Up Close with Marie 

Jessica Albertson 

During the off season, I focused 

on improving: my depleted bank 

account. 


sarcastic. 

Hidden Talent: I can pass sarcasm as 

casual conversation. 

Swallow anything by accident as a 

kid?: Yes- my tooth 

Favorite Food: French Bread 

My biggest fear: Crows 


six spiderman posters and pictures of 

friends. 

I wish someone would invent: an 

instant cure for stomach aches. 

Favorite Fruit: Green Grapes 

I can’t stand the smell of: curry. 

Favorite Donut: Boston Cream

5-6 - Infield 

Freshman 

St. George, Utah - #7 

Up Close with Mikkel 

Favorite Motivational Saying: 

“Never give up what you want most 

for what you want right now.” 

For just one day I would switch 

places with an: Australian surf bum. 

Favorite Food: Pomegranate 

Favorite Vegetable: Zucchini 

When I was little I wanted to be: a 

pro soccer player. 

Now I want to be: a nutritionist or 

personal trainer. 

An interesting fact about myself is: 

I absolutely can’t stand throw up. 

My hobbies include: fourwheeling 

and going to the lake. 

Favorite Toy as a Child: Ride-on 

Springy Horse. 

Favorite sit-down Restaurant: TGI 

Friday’s. 

Kayla Powell 

“Mikkel is the whole package. 

She can swing for power or play 

the short game, she is solid defensively 

and she is athletic and 

quick. She is an impact player.” 

Coach Baumert 

Before CSI: A two-sport athlete at Dixie High School, Mikkel 

helped her team qualify for state four times in softball and three 

times in soccer, winning a state championship in soccer her sophomore 

year. Her softball teams placed no lower than 6th in the state 

during her high school career. 

Mikkel set the home run and RBI record Utah high school record 

as well as earned all state honors in softball and in soccer. 

Outside of high school, she played on the Pegasus ASA travel 

team. 

Go with the Flow or Stick to a 

Routine 




Night Light or Completley Dark 

“Kayla has worked hard in the 

off-season to develop into a 

player that we need to have in 

the lineup. She gives us options 

because she can play several 

positions.” Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

At CSI: Kayla played in 47 games as a freshman, hitting .282 

with five home runs and 28 RBIs. 

Before CSI: A two-sport athlete at Pocatello High School, Kayla 

led her team to a third-place finish at the state softball tournament her 

senior season. 

During her high school career, she helped her softball team to four 

league championships and her basketball team to one league championship. 

As a junior, Kayla was named league and team MVP. 


Secret Keeper or Blabbermouth 

Tent or Cabin 




This or That 





Mild or Spicy 








5-6 - Infield/ Catcher 

Sophomore 

Pocatello, Idaho - #8 

Up Close with Kayla 

Mikkel Griffin 


forensic scientist. 

Now I want to be a: business owner. 

My favorite motivational saying 

is: “All athletes are created equal, 

with an equal opportunity to become 

unequal.” 

Favorite Food: Chicken and Rice 

If I could appear on the cover of a 

magazine it would be: Cosmo. 

My biggest fear is: heights and mice. 


pictures and a love sign. 

Favorite Pop: Mt. Dew Code Red 

Favorite toy as a child: Barbie 

Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans. 

Last book I read: Lovely Bones 

Favorite sit-down Restaurant: 

Texas Road House

5-8 - Infield 

Freshman 

Harrisville, Utah - #9 

Up Close with Chelsea 

Hidden Talent: Scuba Diving 


lifesize cardboard stand up of Elvis. 

A one word description of myself: is 

outgoing- loud. 


robot that would clean. 

One interesting fact about myself 

is: I was a student ambassador and 

went to Europe for two weeks. 

Most prized posession: Ipod and 

Phone 

Favorite Pop: Dr. Pepper (nector of 

the gods) 

I can’t bear the sound of: people 

chewing loudly. 

High school activities besides athletics: 

Snowboarding Club 

Favorite Food: Chicken 

Chelsea Nix 

“Chelsea brings life to our team. 

She plays with a lot of energy. 

Chelsea has played a lot of 

softball and will give us depth 

as well as a strong bat in the 

lineup.” Coach Baumert 

Before CSI: Chelsea started all four years for Weber High School’s 

softball team, leading them to the state tournament her last three years. 

The highest finish was her sophomore season when WHS placed sixth. 

Chelsea was named a Triple Crown All-American and an Adidas 

Top 100 recruit. As a senior, she was named to the second team all-area 

team. 

Outside of high school ball, Chelsea played for the Utah Xtreme 

ASA travel club. 

Go with the Flow or Stick to a 

Routine 




Mild or Spicy 

“Chelsea has worked hard to 

eliminate weaknesses in her 

game. She will contribute both 

on offense and defense this year 

for us.” Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

At CSI: As a freshman at CSI, Chelsea worked her way into the 

starting catcher role. She hit .236 at the plate with three home runs 

and 18 RBIs. 

Before CSI: A four-year starter in basketball, volleyball and 

softball at Show Low High School, Chelsea earned all-state honors in 

softball two years and first team all-region honors three years. 

She helped her team to a softball region championship three times 

and a second-place finish at state her junior season. 

She is the fourth girl in her family to play collegiate softball. 







This or That 





Mild or Spicy 



Beach or Mountains 





5-8 - Catcher 

Sophomore 

Show Low, Ariz. - #10 

Up Close with Chelsea 

Chelsea Buttars 

Favorite Food: Refried Beans 

Did you swallow anything by accident 

as a kid?: A fireball 

Favorite vegetable: Asparagus 

For just a day, I would switch 

places with: Man vs. Wild. 


helmet with a heater in it. 

I can’t stand the smell of: rotten 

milk. 

I can’t bear the sound of: hair dryers. 

My favorite motivational saying 

is: “You eat the munchies you do the 

crunchies.” 

When I was little I wanted to be: a 

crocodile hunter. 

Now I want to be: an archeologist. 

Favorite Pop: Dr. Pepper

5-6 - Pitcher 

Sophomore 

Blanding, Utah - #11 

Up Close with Generra 

Hidden Talent: I can play the piano 

and tap dance. 

My favorite motivational saying is: 

“Things work out best for those who 

make the best out of the way things 

work out.” 

I can’t stand the smell of: dirty 

dishes. 

I can’t bear the sound of: my alarm 

clock. 

When I was little, I wanted to be a: 

cake baker. 

Now, I want to be a: social worker. 

Favorite Fruit: Cantalope 

Interesting Fact: I have a herd of 

bull elk in my back yard every fall. 

Favorite Food: Cold Cereal 


Darth Vader poster board thing. 

Lyndi Miller 

“Generra will carry the pressure 

and the responsibility of being 

our No. 1 pitcher. She is one of 

the best pitchers in JUCO softball. 

She throws hard and moves 

the ball a lot.” Coach Baumert 

At CSI: A second team Region 18 selection as a freshman for CSI, Generra 

ranked third in the league in ERA (1.95), fourth in strikeouts (134) and second in 

wins (18) despite missing a month with a concussion. 

Before CSI: The 2A Utah State Player of the Year, Generra led San Juan 

High School to a state championship her senior year. She earned all-state honors 

as a pitcher all four years. Generra holds the Utah state record for career strikeouts 

with 826. 

As a senior, Generra hit .442 with 29 RBIs, 29 runs, 10 home runs and 12 

doubles. She recorded 292 strikeouts with a 1.30 ERA the same year. In the 

state championship game, Generra went 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run and 

finished with 16 strikeouts in the circle. 


Laugh out Loud or Giggle 




Mild or Spicy 

“Lyndi can really swing it. She 

will primarily hit for us in the 

designated player spot but also 

will see some time as a catcher. 

She is a great person and student.” 

Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

Before CSI: A basketball and softball standout at Murray High 

School, Lyndi led her high school team to a state championship in 

softball her sophomore season and second-place finishes her freshmen 

and junior years. 

An all-state selection as a junior and senior on the softball field, 

Lyndi also excelled in the classroom. She was a member of National 

Honor Society and did an honors program service project with refugee 

families. 







This or That 



Stay In or Go Out 


Mild or Spicy 








5-10 - Catcher/ Infield 

Freshman 

Murray, Utah - #12 

Up Close with Lyndi 

Generra Nielson 

An interesting fact about myself 

is: when I eat chips and salsa I love 

drinking chocolate milk with it. 

Favorite Vegetable: Squash 

Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant: 

Asian Star 

Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant: 

Yosish’s 

My biggest fear is: snakes. 

I can’t stand the smell of: gasoline. 

I love the smell of: pomegranate 

midnight scent. 

I am not good at: expressing myself. 


pictures of family and friends. 

My hobbies include: cooking and 

anything outdoors and recreational. 

One word to describe Golden Eagle 

Softball is: sisters.

5-9 - Infield 

Freshman 

Surrey, B.C. - #14 

Up Close with Marina 

I am not good at: skipping rope. 

I can’t stand the smell of: brussel 

sprouts. 

For just a day, I would switch 

places with: The President. 

I love the smell of: citrus. 

An intersting fact about me is: I 

have had diabetes (type 1) for 11 

years. 

A one word description of myself 

is: real. 

My hobbies are: snowboarding, 

reading, and going to the beach. 

My biggest fear is: falling from 

heights. 

Favorite Fruit: Pineapple 

Favorite Cookie: White Chocolate 

Chip Macadamia Nut. 

Favorite Holiday: Summer Vacation 

MeChel Hunt 

“Marina has a ton of potential. 

Once her confidence at the plate 

matches her ability, she will be 

one of the best hitters in our 

league.” Coach Baumert 

Before CSI: A volleyball and soccer player at Elgin Park Secondary 

School, Marina played her softball for the White Rock Renegades 

as well as Team BC (British Columbia). 

In 2009, her team was the Canadian national champions. She 

earned the top 3rd baseman award at nationals. At provincials, Marina 

was named the Top Batter. She also made it to the top 28 in the final 

selection camp for Team Canada. 

At the Valley Invitational Recruitment Camp, Marina was ranked 

12th out of 587 participants. 






Mild or Spicy 

“Quick and athletic. MeChel 

took a year off from softball 

but we expect her to catch up 

quickly. She is a true lefty that 

can swing for power.” Coach 

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This or That 

Before CSI: Mechel excelled at basketball and softball at Fremont 

High School. She earned all-state honors in both and came to 

CSI originally as a basketball player. After playing for the Golden 

Eagles last season in the gym, she took her game outside and 

switched to softball. 

Mechel lettered three years in softball at FHS, earning first team 

all area honors twice, second team all-state once and first team allstate 

once. She also was selected to the 5A all-star team her senior 

season. 







This or That 

Tanning Oil or Sunscreen 


Casual or Dress up 


Tent or Cabin 


Baumert Up Close with MeChel 








Freshman 

Ogden, Utah - #21 

Marina Groenewegen 

My most prized possessions are: my 

hair products. 

An interesting facts about myself 

is: I own more than 75 pairs of shoes, 

and I am addicted to graphic audio 

books. 


cheerleader. 

Now I want to be a: cosmetologist. 

My favorite toy as a child was a: 

stick horse. 

Favorite Fruit: Pineapple 

I love the smell of: gasoline. 

For just one day, I would switch 

places with: a super model. 

My hobbies are: scrapbooking and 

doing hair. 

I can’t stand the smell of: coffee. 

I can’t bear the sound of: a dentist’s 

drill.

5-9 - Infield 

Sophomore 

Tooele, Utah - #23 

Up Close with Brittany 

My most prized possession is a: wax 

mold of my grandma’s hands. 

My hobbies include: photography 

and snowboarding. 


marine biologist. 

Now I want to be: wealthy. 

I love the smell of: rain. 

Funniest Movie: Horton Hears a 

Who 

Favorite Fruit: Strawberry 

Most Annoying Bug: Gnat 

If I could appear on the cover of 

any magazine it would be: Oprah 

Magazine. 

I am not good at: dancing and cooking 

rice. 


cheaper substitute for gas. 

Kelsey Bryant 

“Brittany is a winner. She’s that 

kind of kid that stays after practice 

or does anything you ask 

her to do to get better. We will 

look to her to lead on and off the 

field.” Coach Baumert 

At CSI: Brittany started 63 of 66 games for the Golden Eagles at 

first base last season. She hit .389 with 12 home runs, 14 doubles and 

49 RBIs. With 385 chances in the field, Brittany had just five errors. 

Before CSI: A two-sport athlete at Tooele High School, Brittany 

was instrumental in the softball team’s success. 

During her four years on varsity, she helped her team to three state 

championships and one runner-up finish. She earned all-region honors 

in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and all-state honors in 2007 and 2008. 

She also played on the TC Thunder ASA travel team, which won the 

2008 state championship and the 2007 Triple Crown World Series. 

Tanning Oil or Sunscreen 

Laugh Out Loud or Giggle 




Mild or Spicy 

“Kelsey’s ceiling is unlimited. 

Her size and athletic ability make 

her an amazing shortstop, while 

her calm demeanor helps her in 

the circle. It will be fun to watch 

her grow at CSI.” Coach Baumert 

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This or That 

Before CSI: Kelsey attended Sullivan Heights Secondary School 

where she played volleyball, soccer and basketball. She played softball 

for the Surrey Storm and Delta Heat. 

Kelsey also was chosen to play for Team BC. She helped Team 

BC to a gold medal at the Western Canada Summer Games in 2007 

and was the starting shortstop for Team BC in leading them to the 

Canada Summer Games gold medal in 2009. 

She is the younger sister of former Golden Eagle softball player 

Kyla Bryant who is currently playing for College of Idaho. 







This or That 





Mild or Spicy 


Dogs or Cats 

Tent or Cabin 



Secret Keeper or Blabbermouth 


6-0 - Infield/Pitcher 

Freshman 

Surrey, B.C. - #25 

Up Close with Kelsey 

Brittany Gonzales 

Hidden Talent: I have double jointed 

fingers and thumbs. 

I am not good at: keeping my room 

clean. 


calm. 

Interesting fact about myself is: I 

cannot make rice. 

Favorite Fruit: Grapefruit 

Hanging on my bedroom wall is: 

a calendar of 101 things every girl 

should do. 

Favorite Donut: Sour Cream Glaze 

My favorite motivational saying is: 

“The ultimate measure of a woman is 

not where she stands in moments of 

comfort and convenience but where 

she stands at times of challenge and 

controversy.

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Student AssistantCoach 

Desi Thomson 

2nd Season 

Desi Thomson returns for her second season as a student assistant for 

the Golden Eagles. Thomson, who played for CSI in 2008 and 2009, is 

finishing up her nursing degree and helping out with the Golden Eagle 

pitchers. 

“Desi has a great softball background,” said CSI head coach Nick 

Baumert. “We are lucky she chose to stay at CSI and help our program.” 

On the Air 

Listen to all the action live on 1450 AM with Ken Simmons (left) and Jonathan Drew (right). If you aren’t in 

the Twin Falls area, go to www.csi.edu/athletics and click on listen live to hear selected CSI softball games on 

your computer.

SWAC Teams 

Salt Lake CC 

College of Southern Idaho 

North Idaho College 

College of Southern Nevada 

Snow College 

Western Nevada 

Colorado Northwestern CC 

2009 Stats and Region 18 Standings 

CSI Overall 2009 Record: 47-17-2 Region 18 2009 Record: 37-10 

Player Games AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB SO BB HP SAC OB% E SB /SBA AVG. SLG% 

Megan Zimmerman 65 221 90 96 85 21 3 24 195 5 16 3 7 .475 16 29/35 .434 .882 

McKensy Hillstead 54 149 50 63 57 14 0 15 122 20 23 0 2 .497 7 4/4 .423 .819 

Ashley Chappel 66 202 73 83 80 19 1 19 161 11 30 0 8 .475 16 4/5 .411 .797 

Brie Dimond 26 20 7 8 3 0 0 0 8 1 4 0 0 .500 4 1/1 .400 .400 

Brittany Gonzales 63 175 55 68 49 14 1 12 120 22 27 3 1 .478 5 4/4 .389 .686 

Erin Olander 64 194 56 73 58 12 2 11 122 23 19 0 6 .426 1 9/10 .376 .629 

Dani Grant 51 126 36 47 35 9 2 7 81 28 20 7 4 .474 0 10/11 .373 .643 

Cassi Merrill 61 217 69 80 54 11 4 10 129 27 18 1 3 .418 5 22/24 .369 .594 

Jaelle Judkins 61 174 58 64 26 6 1 0 72 16 17 2 9 .430 0 16/17 .368 .414 

Allie Thain 9 11 5 4 4 2 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 .462 0 0/0 .364 .545 

Kyla Bryant 29 16 5 5 7 0 0 1 8 3 2 0 0 .389 3 0/0 .313 .500 

Michon Vanderpoel 30 71 16 21 9 2 0 0 23 13 7 0 2 .359 4 1/2 .296 .324 

Kayla Powell 47 110 25 31 28 7 1 5 55 30 20 2 0 .402 10 3/3 .282 .500 

Generra Nielson 33 23 5 6 5 2 0 1 11 3 1 0 1 .280 5 0/0 .261 .478 

Madison Allen 31 44 14 11 12 4 0 1 18 10 4 0 1 .313 9 4/4 .250 .409 

Chelsea Nix 37 89 16 21 18 6 0 3 36 24 6 1 2 .292 3 1/2 .236 .404 

Totals 66 1842 580 681 530 129 15 109 1167 237 216 19 46 .437 88 108/122 .370 .634 

Opponents 66 1620 204 423 186 64 1 30 579 319 113 15 31 .314 147 43/57 .261 .357 

Pitching 

Name APP IP H R ER BB SO ERA W L Saves 

Generra Nielson 26 147.0 144 60 41 34 134 1.95 18 5 0 

McKensy Hillstead 19 104.0 101 55 33 30 88 2.22 12 6 0 

Brie Dimond 17 56.0 68 29 19 17 43 2.38 6 2 0 

Kyla Bryant 22 89.2 105 59 37 30 53 2.89 10 4 0 

Allie Thain 1 5.0 5 1 1 2 1 1.40 1 0 0 

Totals 66 401.2 423 204 131 113 319 2.28 47 17 0 

Opponents 66 388.1 681 580 422 216 237 7.61 17 47 3 

Wins 

41 

37 

30 

27 

16 

10 

0 

SWAC 

2009 

Losses 

5 

10 

17 

19 

28 

38 

40 

17 

Pct. 

.891 

.787 

.638 

.587 

.364 

.208 

.000 

Wins 

47 

47 

37 

34 

18 

10 

0 

Overall 

2009 

Losses 

7 

17 

23 

25 

33 

40 

40 

Pct. 

.870 

.727 

.617 

.576 

.353 

.200 

.000

Date Opponent Result Score Site 

Jan. 30, 2009 Arizona Western L 3-7 Yuma, Ariz. 

Jan. 30, 2009 Pima College W 7-0 Yuma, Ariz. 

Jan. 30, 2009 Mesa College W 4-0 Yuma, Ariz. 

Jan. 31, 2009 Phoenix College T 2-2 Yuma, Ariz. 

Jan. 31, 2009 Eastern Arizona L 1-5 Yuma, Ariz. 

Jan. 31, 2009 Pima College W 5-4 Yuma, Ariz. 

Feb. 1, 2009 Gateway W 14-2 Yuma, Ariz. 

Feb. 1, 2009 Arizona Western T 1-1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Feb. 4, 2009 Colorado Northwestern W 31-0 St. George, Utah 




Feb. 6, 2009 Salt Lake CC W 3-0 St. George, Utah 

Feb. 6, 2009 Salt Lake CC L 5-7 St. George, Utah 

Feb. 7, 2009 Salt Lake CC W 4-3 St. George, Utah 

Feb. 7, 2009 Salt Lake CC L 5-8 St. George, Utah 

Feb. 13, 2009 Snow College W 3-2 Ephraim, Utah 

Feb. 13, 2009 Snow College W 15-1 Ephraim, Utah 

Feb. 20, 2009 North Idaho College L 8-12 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 



Feb. 21, 2009 North Idaho College W 5-4 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 

Feb. 27, 2009 Eastern Arizona W 8-5 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Feb. 27, 2009 Eastern Arizona L 6-8 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Feb. 27, 2009 Miami Dade College W 14-6 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Feb. 27, 2009 Miami Dade College L 0-1 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Feb. 28, 2009 Eastern Arizona W 13-1 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Feb. 28, 2009 Phoenix College L 6-12 Thatcher, Ariz. 

Mar. 6, 2009 Western Nevada College W 18-0 Twin Falls, Idaho 




Mar. 13, 2009 College of Southern Nevada W 2-0 Twin Falls, Idaho 




Mar. 20, 2009 Colorado Northwestern W 15-0 Twin Falls, Idaho 




Mar. 27, 2009 Salt Lake CC L 2-3 Salt Lake City, Utah 




Apr. 3, 2009 Snow College W 15-8 Twin Falls, Idaho 




Apr. 10, 2009 North Idaho College W 1-0 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Apr. 10, 2009 North Idaho College L 6-7 Twin Falls, Idaho 



Apr. 14, 2009 Treasure Valley CC W 12-1 Ontario, Ore. 

Apr. 14, 2009 Treasure Valley CC W 9-1 Ontario, Ore. 

Apr. 24, 2009 Western Nevada College W 9-0 Carson City, Nev. 




May 1, 2009 College of Southern Nevada W 6-3 Henderson, Nev. 




Region 18 Tournament 

May 7, 2009 North Idaho College W 7-6 Salt Lake City, Utah 

May 8, 2009 Salt Lake CC L 3-11 Salt Lake City, Utah 

May 9, 2009 College of Southern Nevada W 6-4 Salt Lake City, Utah 

May 9, 2009 Salt Lake CC L 1-3 Salt Lake City, Utah 

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2009 Softball Results

Day Date Opponent Time Games Place 

Fri.-Sat. Jan. 29-30 Southern Nevada Tourney Henderson, Nev. 

Fri. Jan. 29 Pima College 1 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Fri. Jan. 29 El Paso CC 3 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Fri. Jan. 29 South Mountain CC 7:30 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Sat. Jan. 30 Gateway College 8 a.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Sat. Jan. 30 Yavapai CC 10 a.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Sat. Jan. 30 Chattanooga CC 2 p.m. 1 Henderson, Nev. 

Thur.-Sat. Feb. 4-6 Arizona Western Tourney Yuma, Ariz. 

Thur. Feb. 4 Dawson CC Noon 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Thur. Feb. 4 Central Arizona College 4 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Thur. Feb. 4 Arizona Western College 6 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Fri. Feb. 5 El Paso CC 10 a.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Fri. Feb. 5 Golden West 4 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Fri. Feb. 5 Eastern Arizona College 6 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Sat. Feb. 6 El Paso 10 a.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Sat. Feb. 6 Eastern Arizona College 2 p.m. 1 Yuma, Ariz. 

Wed. Feb. 10 Colorado Northwestern CC 1 p.m. 2 St. George, Utah 

Thur. Feb. 11 Colorado Northwestern CC 1 p.m. 2 St. George, Utah 

Fri. Feb. 12 Salt Lake CC 1 p.m. 2 St. George, Utah 

Sat. Feb. 13 Salt Lake CC Noon 2 St. George, Utah 

Fri. Feb. 19 Snow College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Sat. Feb. 20 Snow College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Fri. Feb. 26 North Idaho College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Sat. Feb. 27 North Idaho College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Fri. March 12 Western Nevada College 1 p.m. 2 Carson City, Nev. 

Sat. March 13 Western Nevada College Noon 2 Carson City, Nev. 

Fri. March 19 College of Southern Nevada 2 p.m. MST 2 Henderson, Nev. 

Sat. March 20 College of Southern Nevada 1 p.m. MST 2 Henderson, Nev. 

Fri. March 26 Colorado Northwestern CC 1 p.m. 2 Rangely, Colo. 

Sat. March 27 Colorado Northwestern CC Noon 2 Rangely, Colo. 

Fri. April 2 Salt Lake CC 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Sat. April 3 Salt Lake CC Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Fri. April 9 Snow College 1 p.m. 2 Ephraim, Utah 

Sat. April 10 Snow College Noon 2 Ephraim, Utah 

Fri. April 16 North Idaho College 2 p.m. MST 2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 

Sat. April 17 North Idaho College 1 p.m. MST 2 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 

Tues. April 20 Treasure Valley 2 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Fri. April 30 Western Nevada College 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Sat. May 1 Western Nevada College Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Fri. May 7 College of Southern Nevada 1 p.m. 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Sat. May 8 College of Southern Nevada Noon 2 Twin Falls, Idaho 

Wed.-Sat. May 13-15 Region 18 Tournament Winner of League 

Thur.-Sat. May 20-22 NJCAA National Tournament St. George, Utah 

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2010 Softball Schedule

2009 Region 18 Regular Season Individual Stat Leaders 

Batting Leaders 

Batting Average 

Megan Zimmerman ...... 6th (.434) 

McKensy Hillstead ....... 7th (.423) 

Ashley Chappel ............ 8th (.411) 

Hits 

Megan Zimmerman ........ 1st (96) 

Ashley Chappel ..............3rd (83) 

On Base % 


Megan Zimmerman ..... 11th (.475) 

Ashley Chapple ........... 11th (.475) 

Runs Batted In 

Megan Zimmerman ........ 1st (85) 

Ashley Chappel ............. 2nd (80) 

McKensy Hillstead .........8th (57) 

2009 Region 18 Top 10 Team Stat Leaders All Games 


SLCC................................. 1st (.407) 

CSI ...................................2nd (.370) 

CSN .................................. 3rd (.352) 

Hits 

CSI ..................................... 1st (681) 

SLCC.................................2nd (637) 

NIC .................................... 3rd (594) 

On Base Percentage 

SLCC...................................1st (.471) 

CSI .....................................2nd (.437) 

CSN .................................... 3rd (.411) 

Pitching Leaders 

Earned Run Avg. 

Generra Nielson .................1.95 

McKensy Hillstead .............2.22 

Brie Dimond .......................2.38 

Wins 

Generra Nielson .................. 18 

McKensy Hillstead .............. 12 

Kyla Bryant ......................... 10 

Opposing Bat Average 

McKensy Hillstead ..............248 

Generra Nielson ..................250 

Kyla Bryant .........................279 

Strike Outs 

Generra Nielson ................. 134 

McKenst Hillstead .............. 88 

Kyla Bryant ......................... 53 

Runs Scored 

Megan Zimmerman .......... 1st (90) 

Ashley Chappel ................3rd (73) 

Cassi Merill ......................4th (69) 

Slugging % 

Megan Zimmerman ........ 2nd (.882) 

McKensy Hillstead ......... 3rd (.819) 

Home Runs 

Megan Zimmerman .......... 1st (24) 

Ashley Chappel ................3rd (19) 

McKensy Hillstead ...........4th (15) 

Stolen Bases 

Megan Zimmerman ..........3rd (29) 

Cassi Merill ......................4th (22) 


CSI ..................................... 1st (530) 

SLCC.................................2nd (487) 

NIC .................................... 3rd (423) 

Home Runs 

CSI ..................................... 1st (109) 

SLCC.................................... 2nd 88) 

NIC ...................................... 3rd (45) 

Runs Scored 

CSI ..................................... 1st (580) 

SLCC.................................2nd (520) 

NIC .................................... 3rd (449) 

2009 Final CSI Category Leaders 

Batting Leaders 


Megan Zimmerman .............. .434 

McKensy Hillstead ............... .423 

Ashley Chappel .................... .411 

Hits 

Megan Zimmerman ................96 

Ashley Chappel ......................83 

Cassi Merrill ...........................80 

Stolen Bases 

Megan Zimmerman ................29 

Cassi Merrill ...........................22 

Jaelle Judkins .........................16 

On Base Percentage 

Brie Dimond ......................... .500 

McKensy Hillstead ............... .497 

Brittany Gonzales ................. .478 

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2009 Softball Leaders 

Pitching Leaders 

Opposing Batting Average 


Generra Nielson ........... 6th (.250) 

Strike Outs 

Kayla Powell ..................6th (30) 

Dani Grant ....................11th (28) 

Earned Run Average 

Generra Nielson ........... 3rd (1.95) 

McKensy Hillstead ....... 4th (2.22) 

Brie Dimond ................. 5th (2.38) 

Wins 

Generra Nielson ............ 2nd (18) 

McKensy Hillstead .........6th (12) 

Kyla Bryant ....................9th (10) 

Slugging Percentage 

SLCC...................................1st (.672) 

CSI .....................................2nd (.634) 

CSN .................................... 3rd (.523) 

Earned Run Average 

SLCC................................. 1st (1.87) 

CSI ...................................2nd (2.28) 

NIC ................................... 3rd (3.06) 

Batters Struck Out 

SLCC.................................. 1st (387) 

NIC ....................................2nd (325) 

CSI .................................... 3rd (319) 


Megan Zimmerman ............. 85 

Ashley Chappel ................... 80 

Erin Olander ........................ 58 

Home Runs 




Runs Scored 



Cassi Merrill ........................ 69 

Doubles 




Brittany Gonzales ................ 14

NJCAA Academic All-Americans 

Belinda Turley ...................................................................2007 

Rochelle Noren .................................................................2008 

Candice Benard .................................................................2008 

Sarah Haney ......................................................................2008 

Anna Sorrell ......................................................................2008 

Cassi Merrill ......................................................................2009 

Erin Olander ......................................................................2009 

NFCA Academic All-Americans 


Desirae Thomson ..............................................................2007 

Rochelle Noren ........................................................... 2007-08 

Candice Benard ........................................................... 2007-08 

Anna Sorrell ................................................................ 2007-08 

Sarah Haney ................................................................ 2007-08 

Megan Zimmerman ...........................................................2008 

Jody Zillner .......................................................................2008 

Stephanie Holmes .............................................................2008 

Cassi Merrill ................................................................ 2008-09 

Allie Thain ........................................................................2009 

Erin Olander ......................................................................2009 

Michon Vanderpoel ...........................................................2009 

Brie Dimond ......................................................................2009 

NFCA All West Selections 

Anna Sorrell ......................................................................2008 

Megan Zimmeran ..............................................................2008 



Ashley Chappel .................................................................2009 

Cassi Merrill ......................................................................2009 

NFCA All Americans 



Cassi Merrill ......................................................................2009 

NJCAA All Americans 

Rachel Evans .....................................................................2008 

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Topping the Charts 


Cassi Merrill ......................................................................2009 

Region 18 Coach of the Year 

Nick Baumert ....................................................................2007 

Region 18 Player of the Year 


All-Region 18 First Team 

Jody Zillner .......................................................................2007 


Rachel Evans .....................................................................2007 

Rachel Evans .....................................................................2008 

Anna Sorrell ......................................................................2008 



McKensy Hillstead ............................................................2009 

Cassi Merrill ......................................................................2009 

All-Region 18 Second Team 

Jalena Williams .................................................................2007 



Jody Zillner .......................................................................2008 


Generra Nielson ................................................................2009 


Region 18 Tournament MVP 

Jody Zillner .......................................................................2008 

Region 18 All-Tournament Team 

Rachel Evans .....................................................................2008 

Erin Olander ......................................................................2009 

Megan Zimmerman ...........................................................2009

Thanks to our marathon game donors 

$100 - $200 

Mildred Thain 

Noella and Bob Biedenbach 

Trudy and Robert Schellhase 

Angie and Wade Harman 

Gram and Gramps Shumway 

Wendie and Tracy Buttars 

Helen and Marlow Sailsbury 

Archie and Maxene Hunt 

Leona Corn 

Biorge Excavating, LLC 

($100 or more) 

Ray and Judy Bryant 

Thain Farms, LLC 

Colleen Chappel 

Chuck Westgard 

Jay and Phyllis Peterson 

Bonnie Lewis 

Scott and Sally Miller 

Groenewegen Family 

Russ Wall 

Pioneer Carpet One (Brent Compton) 

Nancy Jane Eyton-Jones 

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Max and Roxann Wheeler 

$200 or above 

Joe or Belva Nielson 

Fred and Ruby Forch 

Bob and Karen Bryant 

Mike and Sarah Aardema 

$500 or above 

First Federal 

Pratt and Lisa Dimond

The College of Southern Idaho softball 

program would like to thank the following 

billboard sponsors for their support. 

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Gerald L. Beck began his career at the College of Southern Idaho in 1975 and 

became president of the college in 2005. His many titles at the college include 

Instructor, Coordinator of Trade and Industry Programs, Dean of Continuing 

Education/Summer School, Vice President of Instruction, and Executive Vice 

President/Chief Academic Officer. 

Dr. Beck is an Idaho native. He received his bachelor’s degree in Technical 

Education, his master’s degree in Teacher Education, and his Ed. D. in Adult 

Education from the University of Idaho. He completed his post doctoral at 

Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. 

In addition to his duties at the college, Dr. Beck is a member of the Twin 

Falls Rotary Club, and is a board member of the State Workforce Development 

Council appointed by the Governor. He serves as a board member on many local 

organizations including Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization, 

Region IV Development Association and Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. 

He is past president of the Idaho Association of Private Industry Councils. 

Dr. Beck and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children and three grandchildren. He attributes much of his success to 

the opportunities provided by the college and the support from his family and co-workers. 

Athletic Director Joel Bate 

Former CSI women’s basketball coach Joel Bate took over Golden Eagle 

Athletic Director responsibilities in January 2007. 

Bate, who had been teaching in the English Department since he arrived on 

the CSI campus in 1993, gave up teaching in the classroom to work with studentathletes 

and coaches on a daily basis. 

Bate coached at CSI from 1993 until 2000, leading the Lady Golden Eagles 

to the national tournament in 1999. During that span, Bate compiled a 144-78 

record. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans and four NJCAA Academic All- 

Americans. Two players went on to play professional basketball, including Jessica 

Gibbs Mesna who assisted current coach Randy Rogers. In 1999, Bate earned 

Region 18 Coach of the Year honors. 

Prior to working at CSI, Bate taught and coached at Bishop Kelly High School 

in Boise. He taught senior English and headed the English department. In addition to his teaching duties, he coached girls’ 

volleyball, track and basketball, where he compiled a 114-32 record and four third-place state finishes. 

Bate earned his undergraduate degree in marketing at Boise State University and his master’s degree in English at the 

University of Idaho in 1986. 

Bate and his wife Donna and three children live in Twin Falls. 

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President Jerry Beck

Orthopedic Surgeon 

Dr. William May 

Physical Therapist 

Julie Ellis 

Sports Information Director 

Karen Baumert 

Team Physician 

Dr. Thad Scholes 

Chiropractor 

Dr. Dave Long 

Administrative Assistant 

Ginger Nukaya 

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Behind the Scenes 

Team Physician 

Dr. Mark McKain 

Athletic Trainer 

Richard Bingham 

Softball Manager 

Gentry Koyle

Rachel Evans 

NJCAA All American 

Megan Zimmerman 

Utah Valley University 

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Players moving on to play at 

4-year schools 

2008 

Rachel Evans, Utah State University 

Jody Zillner, College of Idaho 

Katelynn Warren, Utah Valley University 

Rochelle Noren, Adelphi University 

2009 

Megan Zimmerman, Utah Valley University 

Jaelle Judkins, Dixie State College 

Cassi Merrill, Dixie State College 

Kyla Bryant, College of Idaho 

Erin Olander, Idaho State University 

Jody Zillner 

Region 18 Tournament MVP

Cassi Merrill 

NJCAA All American 

Rochelle Noren 

NFCA All West 

Region 18 First Team 

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Continuing Success 

Kyla Bryant 

Erin Olander 

Region 18 2009 All-Tournament Team

Southern Idaho Softball 

Camps 

Twice a year, CSI Softball puts on a camp and brings in top notch clinicians. This 

winter the Golden Eagles welcomed U.S. Olympic catcher Stacey Nuveman along 

with former U.S. National Team player Courtney Dale. U.S. Men’s National Team 

pitcher Cody Thomson also worked the camp. 

More than 100 players from several states participated in the two-day camp at the 

CSI Expo Center. 

For more information on upcoming camps, visit www.csi.edu/athletics. Click on 

softball and select the camps link. As each camp is scheduled, new information will 

be updated. 

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Yavapi College 

Wallace State CC-Hanceville 

Blinn College 

Indian River State College 

Florida State College at Jacksonville 

Seminole State College 

Chattanooga State CC 

Darton College 

Midland College 

Northeast Oklahoma A&M College 

Western Nebraska CC 

Santa Fe College 

Salt Lake CC 

Crowder College 

Wabash Valley College 

Spartanburg Methodist College 

Connors State College 

Butler CC 

Odessa College 


2010 Softball 

NJCAA Pre-season Poll 

Top 20 Overall Record 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

2009 Softball 

NJCAA Final Poll 

Top 20 Overall Record 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

Yavapai College 

Indian River State College 

Wallace State CC-Hanceville 

Chattanooga State CC 

Salt Lake CC 

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 

Blinn College 

Santa Fe College 

Northwest Florida State College 


Lake Land College 

Midland College 

Florida State College at Jacksonville 

Seminole State College 

Wabash Valley College 

Western Nebraska CC 

Seminole State College of Florida 

Seward County CC 

Georgia Perimeter College 

Southeastern CC 

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CSI In the Polls 

60-8 

63-10 

56-11 

46-11 

47-20 

54-12 

58-9 

36-11 

49-15 

53-6 

42-18 

47-8 

49-9 

37-25 

43-5 

29-5 

36-22 

28-20 

36-28 

47-17 

53-6 

46-9 

54-8 

55-7 

42-5 

46-4 

50-9 

47-7 

41-8 

41-15 

44-6 

48-13 

37-17 

45-10 

40-3 

40-16 

45-10 

35-14 

30-11 

25-15

Salt Lake Community College 

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah 


President: Dr. Cynthia Biotheau 

Athletic Director: Norma Carr 

Sports Information Director: Lisa Peshell 

Mascot: Bruin 

Colors: Royal Blue and Gold 

Head Softball Coach: MaryKay Amicone 

Last Season’s Record:43-10 overall, 32-6 SWAC 

North Idaho College 

Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 


President: Dr. Priscilla Bell 

Athletic Director: Al Williams 

Sports Information Director: Erna Rhinehart 

Mascot: Cardinal 

Colors: Red and Gray 

Head Softball Coach: Don Don Williams 

Last Season’s Record: 36-21 overall, 27-13 SWAC 

Location: Rangely, Colorado 


President: Dr. John Boyd 

Athletic Director: Jeff Devere 

Mascot: Spartan 

Colors: Red, White and Black 

Head Softball Coach: CJ Wilson 


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Region 18 Opponents 

College of Southern Nevada 

Location: Henderson, Nev. 


Interim President: Thomas Brown 

Athletic Director: Tim Chambers 

Sports Information Director: Daniel Cabrera 

Mascot: Coyote 

Colors: Navy blue and gold 

Head Softballl Coach: Ysidro Jimenez 


Western Nevada College 

Location: Carson City, Nev. 

Enrollment: 5300 

President: Dr. Carol A. Lucey 

Athletic Director: Dan Neverett 

Sports Information Director: Anne Hansen 

Mascot: Wildcats 

Colors: Blue and Gold 

Head Softball Coach: Scott Rasner 

Colorado Northwestern CC Snow College 

Location: Ephraim, Utah 


President: Scott Wyatt 

Athletic Director: Kevin White/Gary McKenzie 

Sports Information Director: Tyler Hughes 

Mascot: Badger 

Colors: Blue and White 

Head Softball Coach: Chad Larsen 

Last Season’s Record: 10-34 overall, 9-31 SWAC

Southern Idaho Softball 2010 Media Speed Roster 

Michon Vanderpoel - #1 

5-1 So INF 

Taylorsville, Utah 

Mikkel Griffin - #7 

5-6 Fr INF 

St. George, Utah 

Generra Nielson - #11 

5-5 So Pitcher 

Blanding, Utah 

Brittany Gonzales - #23 

5-9 So Inf 

Tooele, Utah 

Brie Dimond - #3 

5-5 So Pitcher 

Draper, Utah 

Kayla Powell - #8 

5-6 So INF/C 

Pocatello, Idaho 

Lyndi Miller - #12 

5-10 Fr CatcherINF 

Murray, Utah 

Kelsey Bryant - #25 

6-0 Fr INF/Pitcher 

Surrey, B.C. 

Jessica Albertson - #4 

5-3 Fr OF 

Richland, Wash. 

Chelsea Buttars - #9 

5-8 Fr INF 

Harrisville, Utah 

Marina Groenewegen - #14 

5-9 Fr INF 

Surrey, B.C. 

Nick Baumert 

Head Coach 

Marie Williams - #6 

5-6 Fr INF 

Delta, B.C. 

Chelsea Nix - #10 

5-8 So Catcher 

Show Low, Ariz. 

MeChel Hunt - #21 

6-0 Fr OF 

Ogden, Utah 

Debbie Dodds 

Assistant Coach

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2010 SB Media Guide - College of Southern Idaho Athletics

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