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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler, left, and Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler, left, and Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Jessica Worth
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Alexis Dock
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Kayla Winkler
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge, left, and Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Brandi Glasstetter
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Kadie Orenstein
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - Oran High School - Tatum May
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Brooke Whitledge, left, and Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader, left, and Brooke Whitledge
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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All-Missourian Softball - Kelly High School - Kristi Brucker
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All-Missourian Softball - Jackson High School - Mollie Crader
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All-Missourian Softball - Scott City High School - Alexis Spriggs
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All-Missourian Softball - Cape Central High School - Sarah Kitchen
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All-Missourian Softball - St. Vincent High School - Abby Ruessler
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