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November 28, 2011

Dugwyler, Marshall and Rice set to join CSM softball

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines softball team has received a National Letter of Intent from Elise Dugwyler and commitments Melissa Marshall and Taylor Rice for the 2013 season as announced by Head Coach Kristie Hawkins.

Dugwyler, a catcher / utility player from Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek H.S.), helped lead her high school to the quarterfinals of the State Tournament. A 2011 CCGS All-State Selection, Dugwyler was also named the Conference Player of the Year and was selected as the Times-Call Player of the Year. A co-captain, Dugwyler led SCHS to a conference and regional championship during her career.

"Elise is a versatile player who will help us in all aspects of the game. She's a left-handed hitter who can slap and hit for power," said Hawkins who was named the RMAC Coach of the Year in 2011. "She has experienced a lot of success in her high school career and knows what it takes to compete in high stress situations. Elise has great leadership qualities and we look for her to have an immediate impact on the team."

Marshall, a first / second baseman from Colorado Springs, Colo., comes from Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kan. In 2011, Marshall earned KJCCC Division I Second Team All-Region honors hitting .393 with 69 RBI, 21 doubles and eight home runs. A graduate of Widefield High School, Marshall earned All-League and All-State honors while helping her team to a State Championship in 2006 and 2008.

"Melissa comes to us from Garden City Community College where she has been a pivotal part of their offense," said Hawkins. "Her ability to drive in runs in key situations will be a huge asset to our team. She is hard working both on and off the field and we look forward to her continued success here at Colorado School of Mines."

Rice, a pitcher from Thornton, Colo. (Northglenn H.S.), is a three-year letter winner. Rice is a member of the National Honor Society and earned two Academic letters. In 54 1/3 innings of work in her final season Rice recorded 44 strikeouts and surrendered just 15 walks.

"Taylor is a right-handed pitcher who also has the ability to play infield corner positions," said Hawkins. "The speed and movement of her pitches will help add depth to our pitching staff. We are excited to bring in someone with her versatility on the mound, in the field or at the plate with her bat."

The Orediggers (36-24 overall) earned a share of the RMAC Regular-Season Title on their way to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history in 2011.
 
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