North Central Texas College

Lady Lions Softball

2013

Lady Lions Softball

2013

North Central Texas College

This 2012-13 Media and Recruiting Guide was produced by the NCTC Public Relations Department. Design work by Darin Allred, Media/Communication Specialist.

All media inquiries should be directed to Darin Allred at 940-668-3356 or by email at dallred@nctc.edu.

Recruiting inquiries should be directed to Coach Van Hedrick at 940-668-4286 or by email at vhedrick@nctc.edu

Kat STrunkAll-Region Selection

All-Conference SelectionJUCO All-STar

Jasmine ParkerAll-Region Selection

All-Conference SelectionJUCO All-STar

Lady Lions Softball

2013

Van Hedrick, Head Coach15th SeasonOverall Record (574-287) .667%

Meet the Coaches

Van Hedrick has been the only head coach the Lady Lions softball program has had in its 15 year-existance. During these years Coach He-drick has led the Lady Lions to two conference championships and one regional championship. In 2009 the Lady Lions advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament in St. George, Utah for the first time in school history.

Formerly the assistant to NCTC head baseball coach Kevin Darwin, Coach Hedrick has proven his ability to lead and inspire student athletes. He has also held the title of Athletic Director here at North Central from 2005-present. He has averaged 40 wins a season in his previous 14 years and holds a 574-287 winning record.

While attending Iowa Park High School, where he graduated in 1985, Van Hedrick was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball and baseball, and he earned All-District honors in all three sports. His pursuit of excellence on the playing field is no different in his work as the Lady Lions’ first coach than it was in his playing days. Coach Hedrick attended Vernon Regional Junior College from 1986-1988, playing shortstop and serving as a team tri-captain. After earning his Associate degree there, Hedrick attended Tarleton State University from 1988 to 1990. At Tarleton, he moved to the outfield and was used as a relief pitcher. An arm injury sidelined him for most of his junior season. During Hedrick’s senior year at Tarleton, however, he was named “Comeback Player of the Year.”

In 1990, Coach Hedrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Physical Education. After a year of assistant coaching at Hill College, he returned to Tarleton State and was a graduate assistant coach for two years while completing his Master of Education degree in 1992.

Coach Hedrick is married to Robyn Ruzicka Hedrick and they have three beautiful daughters Ashley (13), Allison (10) and Autumn (7). Robyn holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Development and teaches high school Family and Consumer Science in Lindsay, TX where the three girls all attend school.

Taylor is in her seventh year as the Assistant Coach for North Central. In her previous six years, she has assisted Coach Hedrick in four 40-plus winning seasons with a record of 257-111. Together along with the girls they have recruited, they have claimed a Conference

Championship, Regional Championship and a first ever trip to the National Tournament for the Lady Lions.

While attending Washington High School in Wash-ington, Oklahoma where she graduated in 2002. Christian was a four year 3 sport letterman in fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball and basketball. Here she was a back to back state champion in fast-pitch soft-ball, a four peat state champion in slow-pitch softball and a two time state runner-up in basketball. Taylor earned all-district honors in all sports and was a member of the 2001 All-State Fast-pitch softball team.

She also earned honors in FCA, FFA and Who’s Who Among High School Students. She was an officer all four years in FFA and was awarded the American Star Farmer degree in 2002. FCA officer all four years as well and received the prestigious sportsmanship award in FCA as a junior.

A graduate of NCTC with an Associate of Science degree and later a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest-ern Oklahoma State University, Christian played her way through college on scholarships to both schools. She was a four-year utility starter at the collegiate level for the Lady Lions here at NCTC and the Rangers of Northwestern where she played 2nd, Catcher, 3rd and outfield.

At Northwestern, Christian was the Graduate As-sistant at the Wellness Center where she assisted in managing and running the pool, fitness rooms and fitness classes. She also served as a student trainer for Northwestern where she assisted the trainer with all sports from football, baseball, softball, soccer, basket-ball and cheerleading.

At North Central, Taylor is also a Physical Education Instructor where she teaches Aerobics, Weight Train-ing, and online PE Courses. Coach Christian current-ly is pursuing a dual Master of Sports Science degree in Coaching and Sports Medicine through the United States Sports Academy. Taylor is the proud parent of two Boxer pups, Aspen a White female with reverse brindle spots and Easton a Fawn male. They are both 3 years of age.

Taylor Christian, Assistant Coach7th Season

Meet the Lady LionsNO. PLAYER CLASS POS. HOMETOWN

00 Shannon Green Freshman IF Cleveland, TX1 Kat Strunk Sophomore OF Grand Prairie, TX2 Andrea Raymond Sophomore OF Carrollton, TX3 Jasmine Parker Sophomore C Carrollton, TX4 Celina Ortiz Freshman IF Fort Worth, TX5 Vanessa Tankesly Freshman IF Amarillo, TX6 Kendall Bagley Freshman C Flower Mound, TX8 Bailey Mudd Freshman OF Nocona, TX7 Molly Davison Freshman IF Oklahoma City, OK10 Katie Heath Sophomore IF Aubrey, TX11 Taylor Alexander Freshman IF Ringling, OK15 Ashley Gray Sophomore OF Colbert, OK17 Celese Tirres Freshman P Grand Prairie, TX18 Jacobi Clark Freshman OF Duncan, OK20 Taylor Ramsey Freshman P Gainesville, TX21 Rachel Kidwell Sophomore IF/OF Whitehouse, TX22 Tanya Whaley Sophomore P Duncan, OK32 Miranda Hogsed Freshman P Inez, TX

Lady Lion Sophomores

Kat StrunkSophomore, Outfielder

Grand Prairie, TXSouth Grand Prairie HS

Major: Interior DesignFavorite Class: Art AppreciationFavorite Musical Artist: Shai LinneFavoritte Food: SushiFavorite Movie: BenchwarmersFavorite Actor: Will FerrellFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughGreatest Athletic Moment: Hitting a bomb against UNT. I couldn’t stop smilingAthletic Accomplishments: Named 5A All-State in 2010 and 2011; Named first-team All-Conference and All-Region at NCTC in 2012; Selected to Texas JUCO All-Star gameMost Emberrassing Athletic Moment: Breaking my nose playing basketballFamily: Daughter of Alice and Russ Strunk; Has one sister, Allison (26)

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Andrea RaymondSophomore, Outfielder

Carrollton, TXHebron HS

Major: EducationFavorite Class: MathFavorite Musical Artist: Carrie Underwood and IncubusFavoritte Food: SpaghettiFavorite Movie: BridesmaidsFavorite Actor: Channing Tatum and Jessica BielFavorite Cartoon Character: Dory from Finding NemoFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rocky RoadGreatest Athletic Moment: Going to the State tournament my junior yearAthletic Accomplishments: Was part of a Hebron High School team that advanced to the UIL State tournament.Most Emberrassing Athletic Moment: I trip over myself daily so ...Family: Daughter of Bob and Laura Raymond; Siblings include Taylor (17).

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Jasmine ParkerSophomore, Catcher

Carrollton, TXHebron HS

Major: Science EducationFavorite Class: BiologyFavorite Musical Artist: Frank OceanFavoritte Food: SteakFavorite Movie: Sweeny ToddFavorite Actor: Johnny DeppFavorite Cartoon Character: Ariel from The Little MermaidFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie DoughGreatest Athletic Moment: Beating Plano in a high school playoff gameAthletic Accomplishments: Going to State in high school; Making it to college; Playing in JUCO All-Star game; Going to play after NCTC.Most Emberrassing Athletic Moment: When I used to pitch, one time during a game I threw it over the backstopFamily: Daughter of Kathy Tennison and Delton Parker; Siblings include Jayden (13), Dylan (10) and Deven (7)

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Katie HeathSophomore, Infielder

Aubrey, TXAubrey HS

Major: KinesiologyFavorite Class: ChemistryFavorite Musical Artist: Mercy MeFavoritte Food: PizzaFavorite Movie: Tangled, Horton Hears A Who, Fired UpFavorite Actor: Cam GigandetFavorite Cartoon Character: RapunzelFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: ChocolateGreatest Athletic Moment: Hitting the game-winning home run during a play-off game my senior yearAthletic Accomplishments: Named All-District for three years and All-Area one year during high schoolMost Emberrassing Athletic Moment: Getting hit and breaking my nose at OUFamily: Daughter of Chris and Lanise Heath; Siblings include Brittany (22) and Samuel (17)

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Ashley GraySophomore, Outfielder

Colbert, OKColbert HS

Major: UndecidedFavorite Class: MathFavorite Musical Artist: Kanye WestFavoritte Food: I love food in generalFavorite Movie: Alex Haley’s QueenFavorite Actor: Bruce WillisFavorite Cartoon Character: Courage the Cowardly DogFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: SherbertGreatest Athletic Moment: My first college home runAthletic Accomplishments: Named All-State for slowpitch and fastpitch; Named to Bryan County All-Star team twiceMost Emberrassing Athletic Moment: During my sophomore year of high school, I tripped at third on a game-winning home runFamily: Daughter of Trina Hall and Chaille Gray; Siblings include Ike (36) and Quentun (27)

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Rachel KidwellSophomore, Infielder/Outfielder

Whitehouse, TXWhitehouse HS

Major: NursingFavorite Class: MathFavorite Musical Artist: ParamoreFavoritte Food: Chicken Fried SteakFavorite Movie: She’s The ManFavorite Actor: Jennifer AnnistonFavorite Cartoon Character: Stewie from Family GuyFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate AlmondGreatest Athletic Moment: The whole playoff game against Forney my junior year of high schoolMost Emberrassing Athletic Moment: Busting my butt running the bases at OU.Family: Daughter of Howard and Dianna Kidwell; Has one sister, Katy (21).

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Tanya WhaleySophomore, Pitcher

Duncan, OKDuncan HS

Major: Social SciencesFavorite Class: College AlgelbraFavorite Musical Artist: Luke Bryan and Taylor SwiftFavoritte Food: ChineseFavorite Movie: BurlesqueFavorite Actor: Channing TatumFavorite Cartoon Character: Ren and StimpyFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: VanillaGreatest Athletic Moment: Making All-StateAthletic Accomplishments: Named Oklahoma All-State; Named All-Area three times; Named Pitcher of the Year; Regional ChampsMost Emberrassing Athletic Moment: Tumbling into homeFamily: Daughter of Julie and Tony Whaley; Siblings include Jared (30), Jody (27) and Trace (14)

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Lady Lion Freshmen

Shannon GreenFreshman, Infielder

Cleveland, TXTarkington HS

00HIGH SCHOOL: Was a First Team All-District selection once and was named Honorable Mention All-District twice at Tarkington High School. She was also named Most Valuable Player twice.MAJOR: Radiology TechnicianFAMILY: Daughter of Rebecca Green and Jerry Green; Has one brother, Kyle (24).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Getting the first two outs against OU.

Celina OrtizFreshman, Infielder

Fort Worth, TXSouthwest HS

4HIGH SCHOOL: In 2011, she was a Top 5 Area hitter with a batting average of .667.MAJOR: Criminal JusticeFAMILY: Daughter of Raul and Valerie Ortiz; Siblings include Andrew (21) and Paul (20).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Hitting my first over-the-fence home run at age 10.

Vanessa TankeslyFreshman, Infielder

Amarillo, TXCanyon Randall HS

5HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time First Team All-District selection in District 3-4A. She participated in the TGCA All-Star Game in 2011.MAJOR: EducationFAMILY: Daughter of Sandra and David Devore; Has one sister, Makayla (13).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Hitting a grand slam and hitting for the cycle.

Molly DavisonFreshman, InfielderOklahoma City, OK

Carl Albert HS7

HIGH SCHOOL: Won back-to-back State championships at Carl Albert High School. She was also named to the Oklahoma All-State team.MAJOR: NursingFAMILY: Daughter of Grant and Tammy Davison; Has one sister, Callie (22).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Winning back-to-back State Championships.

Kendall BagleyFreshman, CatcherFlower Mound, TX

Marcus HS6

HIGH SCHOOL: Was named Most Valuable Player of high school softball team. Also served as Captain of team.MAJOR: Sports MedicineFAMILY: Daughter of Sean and Katy Bagley.GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Went 4 for 4 against Lewisville and had my picture in the newspaper my junior year.

Taylor AlexanderFreshman, Infielder

Ringling, OKRingling HS

11HIGH SCHOOL: Was named to the Oklahoma All-State team and the Daily Admorite Super team in softball. She was also named All-Region in basketball.MAJOR: Physical TherapyFAMILY: Daughter of Robert and Audra Alexander; Has one sibling, Rindi (23).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Making All-State.

Celese TirresFreshman, PitcherGrand Prairie, TXGrand Prairie HS

17HIGH SCHOOL: Was named Team Most Valuable Player in 2010. She was a Second Team All-District selection in both 2010 and 2011.MAJOR: EducationFAMILY: Daughter of Celso Tirres and Virginia Norriega; Siblings include Ricky, Michelle, Christine and Alexis.GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Pitching my first no-hitter.

Bailey MuddFreshman, Outfielder

Nocona, TXNocona HS

8HIGH SCHOOL: Was named Defensive MVP and Second Team All-District. She was a three-year regional qualifier in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and 4x100 meter relay in track.MAJOR: Athletic TrainingFAMILY: Daughter of Randy and Brandy Mudd; Has one brother, Blake (15).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Getting eight steals in a row in a basketball game when I was in eighth grade.

Miranda HogsedFreshman, Pitcher

Inez, TXIndustrial HS

32HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout softball and volleyball player at Industrial High School. Also plays libero for the NCTC volleyball team.MAJOR: Physical TherapyFAMILY: Daughter of Sam and Brigette Hogsed; Has one sister, Brittaney (25).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Pitching a no-hitter in the first district game.

Taylor RamseyFreshman, Pitcher

Gainesville, TXCallisburg HS

20HIGH SCHOOL: Led Callisburg High School to first-ever trip to State Tourna-ment. She was named Most Valuable Player of both her district and team. She was also named Newcomer of the Year and was Academic All-State.MAJOR: EducationFAMILY: Daughter of Chad and Joyce Ramsey; Has one brother, Jeremy (27). Has a daughter, LaiKynn Marie Ramsey.GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Going to State.

Jacobi ClarkFreshman, Outfielder

Duncan, OKDuncan HS

18HIGH SCHOOL: Was named All-Area in softball and All-District in basket-ball. She was a four-time State placer in the 100 meter hurdles.MAJOR: Health SciencesFAMILY: Daughter of Brent and Amy Clark; Has one brother, Nathan (15).GREATEST ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT: Standing on the State track podium.

Facilities

The Lady Lions play their home games at Darwin Field, an on-campusfacility that is one of the nicest fields in junior college softball. Recent

renovations have included spectator shading and a press box complete with air conditioner and heater. The home dugout includes a shatter-proof glass

window that not only protects players from foul balls, but keeps the dugout warm in winter.

The Lady Lions Locker Room is adjacent to Darwin Field and features indivudual player lockers, a longue area and a wall-mounted

flat-screen TV

Fans walking up to the entrance at Darwin Fields will see two plaques recognizing the contributions to NCTC

Athletics by Danny Darwin and Kevin Darwin

Bad weather doesn’t stop the Lady Lions from practicing thanks to batting tunnels located within Lions Clubhouse

and Fitness Center

The Lady Lions use the weight room inside the Lions Clubhouse and Fitness Center which features

state-of-the-art equipment

Softball players are housed at Bonner Hall, an on-campus residence hall with easy access to the

cafeteria and classroom buildings

Lady Lion HistoryYEAR RECORD POSTSEASON RESULT

2012 43-19 Qualified for Regional Tournament2011 39-21 Qualified for Regional Tournament2010 45-18 Qualified for Regional Tournament2009 46-18 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS Qualified for National Tournament2008 45-16 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Qualified for Regional Tournament2007 39-19 Qualified for Regional Tournament2006 35-21 Qualified for Regional Tournament2005 45-17 Runner-Up at Regional Tournament2004 51-13 Qualified for Regional Tournament2003 45-12 Runner-Up at Regional Tournament2002 31-30 Qualified for Regional Tournament2001 49-15 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Qualified for Regional Tournament2000 46-22 Qualified for Regional Tournament1999 15-46 Qualified for Regional Tournament

Athletic DepartmentIntercollegiate athletic teams at NCTC produce athletes that excel on and off the field and court.

The NCTC tennis team has the longest history of success., having made more than 25 appearances in the National JUCO Tournament, finishing as high as second.

The Lions baseball team won the 2001 JUCO National Championship and have qualified for the post-season 12 times.

The Lady Lions softball team has won conference championships in 2001 and 2008 and took home the Region V North Championship in 2009, qualifying them for the NJCAA National Tournament.

NCTC volleyball won a regional championship and advanced to the National Tournament in both 1999 and 2005.

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In the CommunityNorth Central Texas College athletes have always tried to give back to the local community by

volunteering at various events, working on special service projects or reading to local elementary school students.

In the top photo, Lady Lions softball players meet with residents of Pecan Tree Health and Rehabilitation Center while decorating the halls for Halloween. NCTC players have also volunteered to build a community playground at Leonard Park, help raise money for VISTO’s food pantry, remodeled the playground at First United Methodist

Church after a flood, and raised money for a local child with leukemia.

Lady Lions volunteering at The Sky’s the Limit Balloon Spectacular

Jennie Finch Camp

The Lady Lions were invited to

serve as instructors at the Jennie Finch Softball Camp in

Ardmore, Okla. The camp also featured Olympians Crystl

Bustos and Caitlyn Lowe among others. The two-day camp brought in young

softball players from all over Texas and

Oklahoma.

NJCAA National Tournament

Tradition of Success

The 2009 Lady Lions won the Region V North Championship

2001 Conference Champions2008 Conference Champions

2009 Regional Champions

49 All-Region Selections64 All-Conference Selections42 JUCO All-Star Selections

2 All-Americans

JUCO All-Star Selections

2012Rachel MorrisJasmine ParkerKat Strunk

2011Bailey BrantleyAlyssa GiddensNatalie HuseMindy McElroy

2010Katie AddisonKristin Moyers

2009J.J. AddingtonLindsey LacySavannah LewisJessica Newsome

2008Whitney HarrisCourtney JonesAmanda Mayfield

2007Erica BernalJulie NorrisMichelle FaulknerChelsea Welch

2006Lindsay Freeman

2005Dana BrandenburgSarah LooperChaunteau StarrySherrie Tramp

2004Becky FosterChristy HolfordTara ShuttlesworthLauren WilkenAmy Sperle

2003Samantha BassAshley Henderson

2002Jennifer TaylorHolley MartinCourtney QuineMichelle Yarbrough

2001Laura Grubbs

2000Jami LovejoyLaniedra MooreBryanna HillCrystal Ybarra

1999Amanda Cordray

HonorsAll-American

2003Courtney Quine

All-Region

2012Bailey BrantleyRachel MorrisJasmine ParkerKat Strunk

2011Bailey BrantleyAlysssa GiddensNatalie HuseMindy McElroyKristin Moyers

2010Katie AddisonLindsey LacyKristin MoyersKatie Welborn

2009J.J. AddingtonKatie CowanLindsey LacySavannah LewisJessica Newsome

2008Erika BernalWhitney HarrisErin HinojoaCourtney JonesJulie NorrisChelsea Welch

2007Erika BernalMichelle FaulknerJulie NorrisChelsea Welch

2006Lindsay FreemanChaunteau StarryLauren Wangler

2005Dana BrandenburgBecky FosterChristy HolfordSarah LooperAmy SperleChaunteau StarrySherrie TrampLauren Wilken

2004Amanda NightingaleAshley HendersonTara Shuttlesworth

2003Courtney QuineJennifer TaylorTiffany Vandergrifft

2002Laura Grubbs

2001Jami LovejoyLaniedra MooreShelli Pennington

All-Conference

2012Bailey BrantleyRachel Morris

Jasmine ParkerKat Strunk

2011Bailey BrantleyAlysssa GiddensNatalie HuseMindy McElroyKristin Moyers

2010Katie AddisonLindsey LacyKristin MoyersKatie Welborn

2009J.J. AddingtonKatie CowanLindsey LacySavannah LewisJessica Newsome

2008Erika BernalWhitney HarrisErin HinojoaCourtney JonesJulie NorrisChelsea Welch

2007Erika BernalWhitney DyerMichelle FaulknerCourtney MimsJulie NorrisChelsea Welch

2006Lindsay FreemanChaunteau StarryLauren Wangler

2005Dana Brandenburg

Becky FosterChristy HolfordSarah LooperAmy SperleChaunteau StarrySherrie TrampLauren Wilken

2004Amanda NightingaleAshley HendersonTara ShuttlesworthBecky FosterLauren WilkenChristy HolfordAmy Sperle

2003Samantha BassCourtney QuineHolley MartinJennifer TaylorTiffany Vandergrifft

2002Laura GrubbsCourtney QuineHolley MartinJennifer TaylorTiffany Vendergrifft

2001Jami LovejoyLaniedra MooreShelli Pennington

2000Jami LovejoyLaniedra Moore

1999Amanda Cordray

Courtney Quine2003 NTJCAC Player of the Year

2003 NJCAA All-American

Julie Norris2008 NTJCAC Pitcher of the Year

Jamie Lovejoy2001 NTJCAC Player of the YearErika Bernal

2008 NTJCAC Player of the Year

Academic Success

North Central Texas College’s athletics teams are not only succeeding on the fields and courts, but also in the classroom.

NCTC student-athletes just completed a successful Fall 2012 semester.The four athletic teams at NCTC, which includes 72 student-athletes and managers, had an overall grade

point average (GPA) of 3.24 for the Fall semester.The Lady Lion volleyball team had the highest mark with a 3.37 GPA. Baseball and tennis were second at

3.28 and softball had a 3.07.Several individual student-athletes were honored for their exceptional work in the classroom as well.Seven NCTC athletes were named to the President’s List with a GPA of 4.0. The group included Kendall

More than a third of all NCTC athletes were named to either the President’s List or Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall semester. Some of the scholar athletes are pictured here.

NCTC athletes succeeding in classroom

Bagley (softball), Bill Bay (baseball), Jordan Chandler (tennis), Landon Darwin (baseball), Charles Deckard (baseball), Dean Fleitman (baseball) and Rachel Kidwell (softball).

Among the athletes who were named to the Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.5-3.9 were Cassidy Crawford (ten-nis), Lauren Cude (volleyball), Greg Davis (baseball), Danny Fernandez (baseball), Shannon Green (softball), Kelli Hadley (volleyball), Katie Heath (softball), Kaitlynn Henson (volleyball), Scott Hill (baseball), Harlee John-son (volleyball), Nika Juricic (tennis), Matt Michalski (baseball), Celina Ortiz (softball), Jasmine Parker (soft-ball), Alexander Pena (baseball), Danny Perez (baseball), Jaymee Ross (volleyball), Kat Strunk (softball), Clayton Vaughn (baseball) and Hailee Washburn (volleyball).

“It certainly is a nice accomplishment when more than a third of our student-athletes made either the Dean’s or President’s honors list,” NCTC athletic director Van Hedrick said. “It’s not easy to spend hours in class, at practice and competing in games and tournaments both in and out of town and still find time to get homework done and study for exams. It speaks to the dedication of the students.”

Each NCTC team has mandatory study hall hours. In addition, they are able to use the Student Success Cen-ter where they, like other students, can take advantage of free tutoring and other academic services.

Seven Lady Lion softball players were named to either the President’s List or Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall semester. Student-athletes honored included (left to right), front row: Katie Heath, Jasmine Parker and

Shannon Green; back row: Kendall Bagley, Rachel Kidwell, Celina Ortiz and Kat Strunk.

It’s fun to be a Lady Lion

This is NCTCEstablished in 1924 under the leadership of Texas community college pioneer Randolph Lee Clark,

North Central Texas College is the oldest continuously operating public two-year college in the state. From its roots as a small, rural “junior” college — an extension of the local public schools actually — NCTC has grown and matured into a comprehensive, full-service community college of truly regional scope, serving students from five major campuses located across its service area. This fall, NCTC set

a new enrollment record of 10,175 students system-wide.

NCTC has campuses in Gainesville, Corinth, Flower Mound, Bowie and Graham

Moving On2013Jasmine Parker - Southeastern Okla. StateKat Strunk - University of North Texas2012Haley Colwell - Texas Woman’s UniversityMindy McElroy - Southeastern Okla. StateBrittany Wilson - Southeastern Okla. State2011Kristin Moyers - Univ. of Science/Arts of Okla.Cheyenne Brown - Cameron UniversityDara Gray - Oklahoma Baptist Univ.2010Lindsey Lacy - Southeastern Okla. StateKatie Cowan - Texas Wesleyan UniversityKatie Welborn - Tarleton State UniversityJessica Newsome - Angelo State University2009Brittany Luna - Northwood UniversityWhitney Harris - East Central Oklahoma2008Erin Hinojosa - Texas Woman’s UniversityChelsea Welch - Texas Woman’s UniversityJamie Grounds - Tarleton State UniversityJulie Norris - Tarleton State UniversityErika Bernal - Southeastern Okla. StateAmy Gabbert - Tarleton State University2007Kacie Visina - Arkansas Tech University

2006Bethany Noble - East Central OklahomaCaunteau Starry - Tarleton State University2005Christy Holford - University of Central ArkansasAmy Sperle - University of Central ArkansasTara Shuttlesworth - Midwestern State UniversityJill Tompkins - East Central OklahomaJessica Loftis - East Central Oklahoma2004Amanda Nightingale - Eastern New Mexico UniversityTaylor Christian - Northwestern Okla. StateAmanda Judson - East Central Oklahoma2003Kacie Baker - St. Gregory’s UniversityMarcy Brewer - East Central OklahomaHolley Martin - East Texas Baptist UniversityCourtney Quine - Oklahoma Christian University2002Laura Grubbs - University of Texas at Dallas2001Marla Davis - Tarleton State UniversityJoanne De LaRosa - Texas Woman’s University Bryanna Hill - Indiana Tech UniversityJami Lovejoy - Tarleton State UniversityLaniedra Moore - Tarleton State UniversityCrystal Ybarra - Indiana Tech University2000Amanda Cordray - Univ. of Southern Arkansas

2012-13 Lady Lions Schedule DATE OPPONENT TIME Sept. 14-15 at Angelo State University (DH) TBA Sept. 28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. (DH) 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Oklahoma Baptist University Tourney TBA Oct. 5/7 at University of Oklahoma Tourney TBA Oct. 6 at Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. Tourney TBA Oct. 10 at Texas Woman’s University (DH) 5 p.m. Oct. 12 Vernon College (DH) 1 p.m. Oct. 17 Northwood University (DH) Noon Oct. 26 at University of North Texas (DH) 3 p.m.

Feb. 2 Trinity Valley CC (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at Kilgore Junior College (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 7 Western Texas College (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 8-9 at Cowtown Tournament TBA Feb. 11 Northeast Texas CC (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 13 Murray State College (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at Trinity Valley CC (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 22-23 at Cowtown Tournament TBA Feb. 27 at Temple College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 2 at McLennan CC (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 6 at Northeast Texas CC (DH) 1 p.m. Mar. 9 Ranger Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 14 Kilgore Junior College (DH) 1 p.m. Mar. 16 Vernon Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 18 Hill College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 20 Weatherford College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 23 at Cisco Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 27 at Grayson County College (DH) * 1 p.m. Mar. 29 Temple College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 3 McLennan CC (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 6 at Murray State College (DH) 1 p.m. Apr. 10 at Ranger Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 13 at Hill College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 17 at Vernon Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 20 at Weatherford College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 24 Cisco Junior College (DH) * 1 p.m. Apr. 27 Grayson County College (DH) * 1 p.m. May 3-5 Region V Tournament at Denton TBA

* Denotes Conference Game

NCTC Softball67 % winning percentage all-time

14-straight postseason appearances2 Conference Championships

1 Regional Championship1 National Tourney Qualifier