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January 16, 2013

2012 All-Missourian Softball Team

Members of the 2012 all-Missourian softball team.

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City senior Alexis Spriggs Position:Pitcher Plans for next year: Play softball at the Webster University and major in middle school education Most memorable game this season and why: Beating Jackson 13-0 because we played together as a team and I had a 2-hit shutout Favorite team tradition: Dancing in the parking lot before practice What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Sliding into home plate and I got stuck, so I crawled to home plate What is your jersey number and why: 20 -- Because one year when I played my coach gave me that number and I had a good season, so I just stuck with it Best player you faced this season: Jenna Hawkins, Portageville Funniest teammate: All my teammates, because we are a family Favorite musician: Taylor Swift Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: They are long and hot Dream job: Professional softball player Person you'd like to trade places with: Channing Tatum's wife Last food you ate: Fruit Loops Favorite athlete: Cat Osterman Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect Favorite social media site: Pinterest Sport you'd like to try: Gymnastics Favorite teacher: Mrs. Helderman, because she helped me decide my major

All-Missourian Softball - Oran freshman Tatum May Position: Pitcher/First base Most memorable game this season and why: Our game against Puxico, I pitched my first perfect game Favorite team tradition: The pre-game meeting at the mound with the infielders What is your most embarrassing sports moment: When I first started playing softball, a fly ball hit me in my head What is your jersey number and why: 7 -- It was the only one left. Haha! Best player you faced this season: It's a toss-up between Alexis Dock or Ericka Engelman (Naylor) Funniest teammate: Chrissy Sauceda Favorite musician: I have many but Miranda Lambert is one of my favorites Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Star drill Dream job: Being a model in a fashion magazine Person you'd like to trade places with: I'm just happy with staying myself Last food you ate: Cinnamon rolls Favorite athlete: Kurt Warner Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect Favorite social media site: Twitter Sport you'd like to try: Gymnastics. I wouldn't succeed but I'd love to try! Favorite teacher: Mrs. Cronister, my English teacher

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent sophomore Kayla Winkler Position: Shortstop Most memorable game this season and why: The District championship against Kelly because it was a close game Favorite team tradition: The team sleepover What is your most embarrassing sports moment: First day of high school soccer practice I fell into the bonfire pit going to get a ball and everyone saw me trip over my own two feet. I still have a scar! What is your jersey number and why: 7 -- Because it's "Lucky 7" Best player you faced this season: Blonde pitcher from DeSoto Funniest teammate: Amanda Breig Favorite musician: Easton Corbin Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: When it's over Dream job: I wish I knew! Person you'd like to trade places with: Carrie Underwood Last food you ate: Cinnamon rolls Favorite athlete: David Eckstein Favorite movie: The Sound Of Music Favorite social media site: None Sport you'd like to try: Track Favorite teacher: Ms. Ford, Mr. Wood and Mr. Wengert

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent junior Abby Ruessler Position: Catcher Most memorable game this season and why: The game against Perryville, because it's our big rival game and it's the first time we've beat them since I've been playing Favorite team tradition: Sleepover at seniors' house What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Warming up in goal, playing soccer, I ran into the post What is your jersey number and why: 14 -- Same number as Monica Abbott who played for Tennessee Best player you faced this season: Pitcher from DeSoto Funniest teammate: Amanda Breig Favorite musician: You Me At Six Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Ab workouts with Coach Unterreiner Dream job: Teacher Person you'd like to trade places with: Emma Watson Last food you ate: Brownie Favorite athlete: Monica Abbott Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect Favorite social media site: Facebook Sport you'd like to try: Snowboarding Favorite teacher: Ms. Ford

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central junior Kadie Orenstein Position:Pitcher Most memorable game this season and why:District championship game against Farmington. We won 9-0 to take the title. Favorite team tradition: Going to Pagliai's Pizza as a team after winning districts What is your jersey number and why: 3 -- I've had it since my freshman year Best player you faced this season: Any player from my summer team. I always had to think twice about pitching to them. Funniest teammate:Tatiana Reagan Favorite musician: Connor Maynard Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: When it's over Dream job: Trainer for the University of Tennessee softball team Person you'd like to trade places with: Jackie Traina, Alabama's ace Last food you ate: Taco salad at Casa Mexicana Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect Favorite social media site: Facebook Sport you'd like to try: Surfing Favorite teacher: Mr. Stroder

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly freshman Alexis Dock Position:Pitcher Most memorable game this season and why: State, winning third place because it's my freshman year and I was happy for the seniors Favorite team tradition: Singing alma mater before every game on the bus What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Falling down at state running to first What is your jersey number and why: 21 -- It's been my jersey number since I was seven Best player you faced this season: Lauren Todd from Festus Funniest teammate: Sydney Vinyard and Jade Rampley Favorite musician: Miranda Lambert Slide head first or feet first: Feet first to break up a double play, head first when Coach Rat hollers "Get back!" Worst thing about practice: Base running Dream job: Photography Person you'd like to trade places with: Ivie Renfroe (pitcher for UT) Last food you ate: Tacos Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Favorite movie: Mean Girls Favorite social media site:Twitter Sport you'd like to try: Water polo Favorite teacher: Mrs. Oldsen

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler, left, and Abby Ruessler

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame senior Brandi Glasstetter Position: First base Plans for next year: Hopefully get accepted into Southeast College of Nursing and Health Sciences and go through their radiology program Most memorable game this season and why: Beating De Soto at De Soto because we lost to them in postseason last year Favorite team tradition: Praying before every game What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Screaming every time someone tried to pick me off What is your jersey number and why: 8 -- Because my sister was No. 8 all four years and I took her jersey after she graduated Best player you faced this season: Brooke Whitledge Funniest teammate: Kaycee Landewee Favorite musician: Florida Georgia Line Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Coach Graviett making me run poles Dream job: Radiologic technician Last food you ate: Greek yogurt Favorite athlete: Was Albert Pujols Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama Favorite social media site: Wanelo Sport you'd like to try:Golf Favorite teacher: Mrs. Layton

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High sophomore Kristi Brucker Position: Pitcher Most memorable game this season and why: Winning districts and getting third in state because those were the most exciting and nerve-wracking Favorite team tradition: Praying before every game What is your jersey number and why: 15 -- Because my number 24 was taken and 15 is the year I graduate Best player you faced this season: The pitcher from Festus Funniest teammate: Stephanie Worth Favorite musician: George Strait Slide head first or feet first: Whatever it takes Worst thing about practice: The talks you get about losing a game when you know you should have won them. Dream job: A cookie dough taste tester Person you'd like to trade places with: Coach Rat Last food you ate: Cinnamon rolls Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Favorite movie: The Replacements and The Blind Side Sport you'd like to try: Swimming or kayaking Favorite teacher: Mrs. Jamie Walker

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler, left, and Abby Ruessler

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly senior Jessica Worth Position:First base Plans for next year: Attend SEMO and start my early education degree Most memorable game this season and why: Third place at state because I got a 3-run home run over the fence Favorite team tradition: Singing on the bus when headed to an away game What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Hitting the ball to the fence, but as I was running to second I tripped and fell flat on my face What is your jersey number and why: 00 -- Because I've had it since 10-and-under Best player you faced this season: Jenna Hawkins Funniest teammate: Samantha Ratledge Favorite musician: Carrie Underwood Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Running and doing pushups and situps when we get in trouble Dream job: Teaching elementary (kindergarten) Last food you ate: Peanut butter French toast and bacon Favorite social media site: Pinterest Sport you'd like to try: Football Favorite teacher: Tracy Siebert

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock

All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler

All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson senior Mollie Crader Position: Second base Plans for next year: Play collegiate softball and study nursing Most memorable game this season and why: Beating Festus on their home field, being only their second loss Favorite team tradition: Praying before every game What is your most embarrassing sports moment: Being so upset and distracted from striking out and then going to the outfield with my helmet still on What is your jersey number and why: 3 -- If I don't obtain this number I feel like a hole is left in my heart Best player you faced this season: Kadie Orenstein Funniest teammate: Kayla Keith Favorite musician: Sara Evans Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Practicing inside a gazillion times Dream job: Travel as a nurse Person you'd like to trade places with: Miley Cyrus (I have an abundant crush on Liam Hemsworth) Last food you ate: Pizza rolls with a side of ranch Favorite athlete: David Freese Favorite movie: A Walk To Remember Favorite social media site: Twitter Sport you'd like to try: Bobsledding Favorite teacher: Mr. Miller

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge, left, and Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central sophomore Sarah Kitchen Position: Catcher Most memorable game this season and why: District championship game because it was my first year winning districts Favorite team tradition: Going to Pagliai's Pizza after winning the district championship game What is your most embarrassing sports moment: My shoelaces broke right before a game What is your jersey number and why: 17 -- Because it is my favorite number Best player you faced this season: Jackson pitcher Funniest teammate: Tatiana Reagan Favorite musician: Carrie Underwood Slide head first or feet first: Feet first Worst thing about practice: Running foul poles Dream job: Teaching elementary school Person you'd like to trade places with: Mackenzie Vandergeest (USA pitcher) Last food you ate: Chinese Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch Favorite movie: A League Of Their Own Favorite social media site: Facebook Sport you'd like to try: Soccer Favorite teacher: Mr. Schaffner

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge

All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen

All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May

All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs

All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker

All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen

All-Missourian Softball - Jackson senior Brooke Whitledge Position:Shortstop Plans for next year: Attend Shawnee Community College to play softball and major in nursing Favorite team tradition: The good old rally dance by Mollie Crader and kissing the ball before handing to Mallory before every inning What is your most embarrassing sports moment: When I hit my first home run against Park Hills I completely missed first base and Coach Litz called me out on it What is your jersey number and why: 2 -- Because when I was little I found an old Jackson helmet with the No. 2 on it and I dreamed I would make an impact with that number. Best player you faced this season: Kadie Orenstein, after playing with her all summer it was always a battle at the plate, she knew just where to throw it to me Funniest teammate: Mollie Ann Crader, you never know what she is going to do next Dream job: Come back someday and coach Jackson softball with Mollie Crader Last food you ate: Buffalo Wild Wings Honey BBQ, they're the bomb Favorite athlete: Josh Hamilton, because even when the waters were tough he was still praising God. He is my hero. Favorite movie: The Notebook. I still cry everytime Favorite teacher: My sixth grade teacher Mr. Nimmer. Every time he caught me talking he would drop a book on my head to get my attention.