ABAC Fillies Softball

2002-2003 Player Profiles

Macon, GA

5'4" Sophomore 2b Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Melissa: “Melissa had an outstanding season as a Freshmen, handling the duties at 2b. She will speed to the Fillie lineup. Melissa has tremendous base running skills and will be counted on heavily to steal bases.:

College: Melissa stole over 30 bases last season after missing the first month due to playing basketball for the ABAC Women's team who won the GJCAA State title in February. Melissa was the starting point guard. Playing two sports in college is tough, but she handles it well.

High School: Melissa was a four year lettermen for Southwest High School. Her senior year she helped lead her team to the runner up spot in the regionals for AAA. She received the Golden Glove award in 1997 and the highest batting average award in 2000. Melissa was named to the first team All Middle Georgia in 2000. She was also on the basketball, track, and tennis teams.

Personal: Born on March 31, 1983... enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing basketball, and shopping. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Joyce Gail...has an older brother, Gregory...an older sister Shaunta. Melissa plans to attend a four year college and major in Physical Therapy when she graduates from ABAC.

# 26 Leah Shiver

Tifton, GA

5’2” Freshman OF Bats R/Throws R

Campbell on Leah: “Leah is a hard worker and will add greatly to our outfield. She is fundamentally sound with a solid glove. I expect her to develop well this season.”

High School: She was a starter her 11th grade year in right field and left field her senior year. During Leah's 11th grade year, she helped lead her team to a fourth place finish in the state.

Personal: Born April 18, 1984, her parents are Bruce and Kristie Shiver of Tifton, Georgia. Leah enjoys spending time with friends and family and going horseback riding. Leah is enjoying her first year at ABAC. She plans on attending a four-year college after ABAC. Leah is currently majoring in pre-veterinary medicine.

# 30 Nichole Jarrell

Social Circle, GA

5’8” Freshman P/1b Bats R / Throws R

Campbell on Nichole: “I am extremely excited to have Nicole in our program. She is a dedicated, hard working athlete who will contribute greatly to this year’s team. I expect great things on the mound as well as the plate from Nicole.”

High School: Nichole played to years at Salem High School before transferring to Social Circle her junior year. She was a four-year letterman while attending Salem and Social Circle. Nicole has been pitching since her freshman year. Nicole led Social Circle to state for A/AA two years in a row as they finished in the final four. She was MVP all four years on the varsity team and made the all-star team her sophomore, junior, and senior year.

Personal: Born on September 4, 1983… enjoys playing softball and hanging out with family and friends. Parents are Johnny and Charmayne Jarrell… has an older brother, Johnathan who is still in high school. After graduating from ABAC, Nichole wants to attend a four year school to get her degree in Early Childhood Education.

# 28 Christy Taylor

Nashville, GA

5’5” Sophomore CF Bats R / Throws R

Campbell on Christy: “Christy did an outstanding job for us last year and I am counting on her leadership to anchor the outfield this season.” She is a great student-athlete and an asset to our college and program.”

College: Christy started almost every game in left field last season and hit just over .300 as a freshmen. She is a solid defensive outfielder for the Fillies.

High School: Christy was a four-year letterman for Berrien High School in softball and tennis. She helped lead her team to a third place finish in the AA State Tournament her junior year. She was selected to participate in the North vs. South All-Star game, was selected as a member of the Tift-Area first team, and 2AA All-Region Team her senior year. She received the Most Valuable Player award in softball and tennis her senior year. Christy played traveling ball with the Waycross Suns and helped the Suns capture five out of the six national championships.

Personal: Born on February 16, 1983…Christy enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing sports…She is the daughter of Johnny and Kathy Taylor…Christy plans on attending a four-year college after ABAC to major in Early Childhood Education.

# 33 Kristy Shiver

Sylvester, GA

5’5” Freshman LF Bats R / Throws R

Campbell on Kristy: “I am extremely excited to have Kristy in our program. Kristy has great work ethics and will be a tough out at the plate. Defensively she is solid.”

High School: Kristy was involved in many sports at Tiftarea Academy, including softball, basketball, track, cross-country, and tennis. She was Salutatorian of her class and voted Most Athletic. Her senior year, she received the Best Offensive award and was chosen to play in the North-South All-Star game. She also holds records at her school for best times in the 300m hurdles and the mile relay and won the high-point award at the region track meet.

Personal: Born on December 12, 1983…Kristy is the daughter of Jeff Shiver and Matacha Conaway. She has three younger sisters: Lindsey, Jennifer, Erin…and a younger brother, Tyler…Kristy is majoring in Medicine and plans to continue playing softball at a four-year college and one day will be a plastic surgeon.

# 24 Jill Clark

Moultrie, GA

5’11” Freshman 1b Bats L / Throws L

Campbell on Jill: “Jill is another Freshmen I am counting on in our infield. Jill is our only true lefty at the plate and I am expecting great things at the plate from her this season.”

High School: Jill was a three year letterman in softball at Colquitt County High School. She helped lead the team to a 4^th place finish her sophomore year and 3^rd place finish her junior year in the 5A slow-pitch state tournaments. She was selected 1^st team all region her junior and senior years. Jill played traveling ball with the Outlaws and Suns; winning several tournaments.

Personal: Born on June 18, 1984…Jill enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, attending church events, and playing sports…She is the daughter of Tim and Yvonne Clark…has one older sister, Leanna. She plans on attending a 4 year school after ABAC to major in Speech Pathology.

# 25 Danielle Bertram

Dublin, GA

5’3” Freshman 3b/SS Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Danielle: “Danielle is one of the most versatile athletes on the team, being able to play almost every position in the infield. She has good speed on the base path and solid defensive skills

High School: Danielle was a four year letterman in softball and basketball at Dublin high school. During her junior and senior years she helped lead her team to Region titles in softball. She was MVP her junior and senior years, as well as earning All-Region player of the year and first team All-State her junior year.

Personal: Born June 1. 1984…… enjoys hanging out with friends and playing sports, and spending time with her family. She is the daughter of Kathy and Rickey Bertram…. Has one younger sister, Kerri. Danielle plans to attend a four year college after ABAC.

# 27 Jamie Hunnicutt

Macon, GA

5’5” Sophomore 1b Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Jamie: “Jamie played shortstop last year for us and did an outstanding job. This season Jamie will move to 1^st base. Jamie can do it all on the field as she has excellent defensive skills and will be counted on to help lead our young infield.”

College: Jamie played almost every game at the shortstop position last season. She is an excellent defensive infielder and hit .220.

High School: Jamie was a three-year varsity letterman. During her senior year, the Lady Patriots were runner up in region AAA. She received the best all-around award.

Personal: Born May 13, 1983…enjoys traveling, playing sports, spending quality time with friends, and family. She is the daughter of Donnie and Debbie Hunnicutt…has two older sisters, Janet and Amanda. Jamie is majoring in Physical Therapy and plans on attending a four year college after ABAC.

# 21 Melissa Stanley

Dublin, GA

5’3” Sophomore RF Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Melissa: “ Melissa is another very versatile player for the Fillies. Last season she played 2^nd base and finished the season starting in right field. Melissa did a great job in the # 2 spot in the batting lineup and is an excellent bunter. I will count on Melissa to have a great season again.”

College: Melissa played 2^nd base and right field for the Fillies as a Freshman. She hit just over .250 last season and is a solid player for the Fillies.

High School: Melissa was a four-year varsity softball letterman. In her freshmen year her team won the GHSA AAAA State title in slowpitch and during her senior year they were AAA region fastpitch champs. She won the best defensive player award her senior year for the Lady Irish. She also played in the band for four years.

Personal: Born October 8, 1982…enjoys spending time with friends, playing the trumpet, and playing sports. She is the daughter of Richard and Joyce Stanley…has two older brothers, Nathan and Chan. Melissa is a nursing major and plans to attend a four year college after ABAC.

# 15 Kallie Ellison

Americus, GA

5’5 Freshman 2b Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Kallie: “Kallie will add greatly to our young infield, she has solid defensive skills and I believe she will develop to be a great hitter for the Fillies.”

High School: Kallie was a three-year varsity softball letterman, and three year track letterman at Southland Academy. During her sophomore year her team won the GISA State title in slowpitch and also won two Region titles. Playing summer ball, her tournament team, Tifton Tigers won a National Championship. Kallie was chosen to play on the North All-Star team and made the All Georgia while team playing for the Tifton Tigers.

Personal: Born August 11, 1983… enjoys spending time with friends, hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, water-skiing, and playing softball. She is the daughter of Freeman and Carleen Ellison….is a single child…plans to attend a four year college after ABAC and later pursue her Masters.

# 16 Caroline Cripe

Americus, GA

5’4 Freshman SS Bats/R Throws R

Campbell on Caroline: “Caroline has excellent defensive skills at shortstop and is a natural. She is a competitor and loves to play the game. She will be fun to watch play in a Fillie uniform.”

High School: Caroline was a four-year varsity softball and basketball letterman at Southland Academy and Schley County. She was player of the year her senior year in softball. During her sophomore year her team won the GISA State title in slowpitch. Her traveling team the “Tifton Tigers” won the National Championship in 1998. She was chosen to play in the North/South All-Star game her senior year. Her team also captured Region titles three years in a row.

Personal: Born August 16, 1983….she enjoys hunting, fishing, riding horses, and spending time with her family and friends. She is the daughter of Jody and Jaye Cripe…..she has two brothers Caleb and Josh. She plans to pursue a degree in Science and transfer to a four year school.

# 22 Kelsi Thiessen

Vancouver, Canada

5’8 Freshman C Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Kelsi: “Kelsi is a solid catcher behind the plate and I expect her bat to help us in the lineup. She is a hard worker and loves the game.”

High School: Kelsi played for the Port Coquitlim Ravens Midget A Softball team. In her time with the Ravens she was captain of the team and received the Ashbrook leadership award for her role on the field. Kelsi has traveled extensively throughout Washington, Oregon and California for ball.

Personal: Born September 28, 1984… Kelsi enjoys playing all types of sports, snowboarding, camping and spending time with her time with family and friends. She is the Daughter of Frank and Patti Thiessen and has a younger sister named Ashley. Kelsi has been playing fastpitch for 10 years. Kelsi plans to major in Communications. She is enjoying her freshman year at ABAC and is looking to attend a four year college after ABAC.

# 17 Amy Boone

Douglasville, GA

5’5 Freshman OF Bats R/ Throws R

Campbell on Amy: “Amy is one of the strongest athletes I have ever coached; with incredible bat speed. She comes to us from a slow pitch background, but as she develops she will be a weapon at the plate for us.”

High School: Amy played slow-pitch in high school all four years. She lettered all four years. As a slow-pitch player, she played left field and hit in the clean up position. Her team made it to state her freshman, sophomore, and senior year placing all three times. Her senior year she received MVP for her high school and state player of the year for AAAAA/AAAA in North Georgia. She has six school records.

Personal: Born September 27, 1983…enjoys playing softball and soccer and spending time with family and friends… She has two brothers, Tyler and Justin…She is the daughter of Buddy and Faith…She plans on attending a four year college after ABAC to major in psychology.

# 10 Ashley Hale

Augusta, GA

5’3 Freshman C Bats R/Throws R

Campbell on Ashley: “Ashley will see action behind the plate handling our pitching staff this year. Ashley has all the tools to be a good college catcher as she handles the pitchers well. I will count on Ashley’s experience to handle our Freshmen pitchers.”

High school: Ashley was a three year letterman at Evans High school. She played varsity softball, basketball, and soccer. She helped her softball team to two region 5 AAAAA titles and 5^th place in state her junior year. She also played on the Determinators traveling fast pitch softball team which was the number one team in the nation in USSSA in 2000. She won best defensive player in soccer her senior year.

Personal: Born February 22, 1984…enjoys playing sports, playing music, making people laugh, spending time with friends and family. She is the daughter of Bobby and Cindy Hale and has one younger sister, Cayla. Ashley is majoring in communications and hopes to play softball at a four year college after ABAC.

# 36 Elske ten Hoope

the Netherlands

5’7 Freshman P/2b Bats R/Throws R

Campbell on Elske: “I am extremely excited about Elske coming to join our team, she will greatly add to our pitching staff. She is an excellent pitcher who loves to play the game. I am looking for great things from her on the mound this year.”

High School: Elske graduated from Alfrink in May 1998. While at Alfrink she played in the highest leagues. Elske pitched for the Young Dutch National Team as they gained three European championships. She has played in World championship tournament in Taiwan and the Kingdom Games in St. Martin and Curaçao.

Personal: Born on February 23 1981... She has played softball since she was 8 years old. Her mother and father are José and Wim ten Hoope. She has a younger sister Stefanie, who played at ABAC last year, and an older brother Werner. She plans on majoring in Physical Education at ABAC.