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August 2-4, 2002 Chesterfield Sports Complex, St Louis, MO.
No Go at Elgin Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Good pitching but untimely errors summarizes the Slammers 2nd women's tournament of 2002.The Slammers just did not play their best softball at the Northern Illinois Lightning Classic in Elgin, IL. They lost the first two games in double elimination play on Sunday after going 2-1 in Saturday pool play. Next weekend the Slammers hope for better results in Kokomo, Indiana Cass gets the call in Elgin, June 15-16
Slammers Meet The Big Dogs ( see action video below) June 10,2002 The new 23 and Under Indiana Slammers met some tough competition this past weekend at the Normal Illinois Country Co Women's Fastpitch Tournament in Normal, IL. Playing a total of five games vs older experienced women's teams, the Slammers were a little shaky on defense and lost all 3 pool games and the first game of Sunday's championship play. The pool play losses were 4-3 (Joliet J's), 3-2 (CICS Sting),and 8-1 (Davis Bros Rage). On Sunday the Slammer's played top seeded "Avanti's" and lost 4-1. However, the weekend ended on a high note with an 8 inning tiebreaker 1-0 victory over Eureka College in the consolation game. Team Note: We all wish Ashley Safstrom a speedy recovery. After getting off to a great start in game one with 2 key hits, in game 2 she was spiked in the knee while applying a pick-off tag at first base. Several stiches were required to close the wound and she will be out at least 2 weeks or until further notification. Next weekend the Slammers travel to Elgin,Il.
The Slammers were two and out at the double elim Midland, Michigan ASA Women's Nationals. Losing 3-2 to the eventual 3rd place finishers California Crush...then being eliminated in a very tough 7-6 loss to the Amherst, NY Lightning. The Slammers would like to thank talented players Michelle Pickering and Erin Kardash for helping the Slammers make a fine showing against some of the toughest women's teams in America. Next weekend the Slammers travel to St Louis for the NSA Women's Nationals and are pleased to announce that Erin Moreland will be filling in for injured Slammer catcher Becky Wilson. Erin, 4 yr starting varsity catcher out of Homewood-Flossmoor Highschool,played 5 years with the Orland Park Sparks and later gained All American honors as a prodigious home run hitter and .500 plus hitter at Loras College as well as Olivet Nazarrene University .
July 13-14 Elgin,IL (See Game Video folder) In a tough 32 team field The Slammers went 2-1 in pool play and 3-1 in Bracket play to capture the First Place Consolation Bracket Trophy. Highlites included great outfield defense by Abby Wilhelmi and Katherine Caruso, tough pitching from Jeanette Piehl & Jessica Wilson and timely team hitting with runners in scoring position.Further info will be posted later. The Slammers extend their sympathies to the Celina Suns who had to withdraw from the tournament due to the sudden death of their founder and long time head coach Bill Feth who's coaching career spanned over 40 years. Elgin Photos & Videos July13-14,2002
 Caruso Scores vs. Alleycats 13Jul02 by Andy
June 22-23, Kokomo, IN On a a very hot weekend in Kokomo, IN the shorthanded and banged up Slammers managed a second place finish. Special kudos to part-time Slammer Kelly Kapelinski for a gritty performance in Sunday's semi-final and championship game after injuring her quad in Saturday pool games. Congratulations to the Celina Suns from Celina, Ohio who shut out the Slammers 4-0 in the championship game. Monday, November 7
2001 Christmas Party Team Photo
FRONT: Kate Szumlanski,Cassie Dixon,Tracie Korbar,Kathrine Caruso MIDDLE: Kelli Zivic(red),Sarah Ward,Amy Atteberry (rear),Mandy Wilhelmi,Jeanette Piehl, Abby Wilhelmi, Ashley Spurgeon. Not Shown: Ashley Safstrom, Becky Wilson, Jessica Wilson
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2002 Roster
Catcher,Inf....throws R,bats R Graduate Whiting HS 2002 GPA 3.3 ** 4 year varsity starter softball, basketball, volleyball ** Been playing travel ball for 6 years ** Been with the Slammers since 1999 ** Starting catcher on Slammers 1999 ASA "A" State Championship Team as well as 5th place finish at NSA "A" Nationals. ** 1st team all-conference (Lake Athletic) 2001 in softball ** Scholastic All-Star in science & business college major: education ** Will attend University of Southern Indiana
** Bats R, Throws R ** Graduated Munster High School 2001 ** Academic Honors Diploma ** Softball 2 Time First Team All Conference ** Has played travel ball 8 years, first year with Slammers. ** Entering Sophomore year St. Joseph's College, Division 2 ** Earned President's scholarship ** Maintaining 3.64 GPA ** Double Major: Accounting & Finance ** Played centerfield and finished Freshman varsity year with .286 BA, 8 doubles. Led team with 10 stolen bases.
AWESOME CASSIE SUE DIXON: Pos: IF, B-R,T-R ** Graduated Portage HS 2001-3.2gpa ** Graduated with honors diploma ** Played softball since she was 8 ** Started travel ball at 11 and has been a Slammer since 1997 ** Freshman at Columbia - majoring in film editing ** Made the Dean's List at columbia last semester with a 3.75 gpa ** Goals: States she is looking forward to acting like a complete jackass this summer. ** Parents: Jim & Lori Dixon,Portage, IN
Jeanette Piehl
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.Pitcher: Nickname "J", throws R, bats R Will graduate from Portage High School 2002. ** 3.4 gpa maintained thruout entire HS career. ** Nominated by her teachers and now listed in this year's WHO'S WHO For High School students. This is a high honor reserved for an elite group of students who excell in academic and leadership skills.This automatically qualifies "J" for several different type scholarships in addition to her college athletic scholarship. ** Has been playing softball since 5 yrs old. ** Travel ball since she was 12. ** Varsity pitcher when Portage won the class 4A State Championship in 2000. ** 2000 & 2001 All Conference (Duneland) ** Played with Slammers since 1999. ** Pitcher on Slammers 1999 ASA "A" State Championship Team as well as 5th place finish at NSA "A" Nationals. ** College Major: Business Management & Accounting ** College commitment:Butler
Ashley Lynn Safstrom, First Base
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** 1998 State Runner up Class 3 Softball ** 1999 ASA State Champions (Indiana Slammers 16 + Under) ** 2000 Winter All-Academic Team (Basketball) ** 1999-2000 “Best Mental Attitude” Award (Basketball) ** 2000 Spring All Academic Team (Softball) ** 2000 Hoosier Diamonds Pre-Season All State Team (Softball) ** 2000 Indiana High School Athletic AssociationAcademic All-State ** 2000 All-Area Softball Team @ 1st Base(Sports Writers) ** 2000 Highest Batting Average .423 (Softball, TeamAward) ** 2000 Most RBI’s Award 31 (Softball, Team Award) ** 2000 State Softball Champions, IHSAA, Class 3A ** 2000 Fall Hoosier Diamonds ALL-SHOWCASE Team ** 2000 Fall Excellence in Academics Letter Award(Portage High School) ** 2001 Academic All-State Honorable Mention(Basketball IHSAA) ** 2001 “STOPPER” Award “Best DefensivePlayer” (Basketball) ** 2001 National Exchange Club Winter Athlete Award ** 2001 Hoosier Diamonds Pre-Season All State Team(Softball) ** 2001 All Conference Softball Player – DunelandAthletic Conference ** 2001 Most Valuable Player (Portage High School Softball) ** 2001 CO-MVP of the Duneland Conference (Softball) ** 2001 Academic All-State (Softball, IHSAA) ** 2001 First Team All-State (Softball, IHSAA) ** 1998-2001 Academic Hall ofFame (Portage High School) ** 2001 All State, IHSAA + ICGA, Display @ Portage High School ** 2001 First Team North – South All Star Team Selection (North Team) (Indiana Coaches of Girls Athletics) ** 2001 National Letter of Intent To Attend Saint Joseph’s College ** Athletic Scholarship and Academic Scholarship, NCAA, Div. 2 ** 2001-2002 Starting 1stBase Person for Saint Joseph’s College, NCAA, Div. 2 ** 2002-2003 National Federation of State High School Associations: Case Book, Rules Book, Umpires Manual Cover Page Runner ** Parents: Dave & Rhonda Safstrom
Sarah Ward, Outfield
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** Honors Diploma Hobart High School, class of 2001 ** Marian College academic Scholarship,major Business and Marketing ** Marian College Athletic Scholarship, position 3rd base. ** Played softball 11 years, travel ball 7 years. ** Parents: Becky and Scott Ward
Abby Wilhelmi, Outfield
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** graduated 2001 Valparaiso HS. ** 3.65 cum gpa. ** played softball since 6 yrs old. ** 3 years of travel ball with Slammers since 1999. ** HS honors: All-confrerence softball senior year, All area junior year, all district freshman year. ** State swim team member. ** MVP Laporte Invite for swimming. ** Attending Albion College with twin sister Mandy. ** 3.4 gpa ** Majoring in Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. ** Parents: Gary & Leni Wilhelmi, Valparaiso, IN
Mandy Wilhelmi
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Third Base. Throws R, bats R Graduated from Valparaiso High School 2001 3.8gpa in HS ** Played varsity softball at Bridgeman High School in Bridgeman, MI her freshman year. ** 3 yr varsity starter at Valparaiso ** Has played travel ball for 7 years ** Played with the Slammers since 1999 ** Attending Albion University in Albion, Michigan ** Currently on the Deans list in college with a 3.75 gpa ** Majoring in Communications/Education ** Parents: Gary & Leni Wilhelmi, Valparaiso, IN
Becky Wilson, Catcher, Infield -Bats R, Throws R
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** Graduated Homewood-Flossmoor HS, Homewood, IL June,2002 ** National Honor Society 3.65 GPA ** Scored 31 on college ACT ** Illinois State Scholar 2002 ** Symphoney Orchestra, Symphonic Strings, Chamber Orchestra, and Pit Orchestra 4 yrs ** IL Times All Area team 1st string shortstop 2001 and SICA East All Conf 2001 **.422 B.A.and led Vikings with 36 RBIS in 2001. ** In 2002 was starting catcher, batted .395 and hit 3 run homer that helped defeat Breman HS 6-4 for Regional Title. ** Academic and Player SICA-EAST All- Conference catcher 2002 ** Honored as one of top 60 Illinois Players 2002, ATT Broadband TV ** ILLINOIS TIMES All Area first string catcher,2002 ** Begins Division One play as a UIC Flame in fall of 2002. ** Parents: Kathy & Dave Wilson, Homewood, IL.
Jessica Wilson
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Pitcher. Bats R, Throws R 2002 Munster High School Graduate 4.1 gpa ** Principles Award for excellance Social Studies Dept. Award ** Honor Roll every year in HS ** National Honor Society ** Spanish Club ** Wendy's National Heisman Scholarship Nominee Project X ** 4 years HS softball ** 4 years HS Volleyball ** 1 year HS Basketball ** travel softball 9 years ** been with the Slammers since 1997 ** College commitment: St. Xaviers ** Parents: Dick & Sue Wilson, Munster, IN
Kate Szumlanski,Outfield
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KATE SZUMLANSKI ("Zoom"): Pos-OF, B-R, T-R
** Munster High School class of 2000, GPA 2.9 ** Played fastpitch 10 yrs, travel 9 yrs ** 4 years Highschool Softball ** Finishing sophomore year at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN ** elementary education major. ** current GPA is 3.0 ** Parents: Chris & Karen Szumlanski, Munster, IN
Kelli Zivic, Outfield, Bats R, Throws R
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** Graduated 2001, Hobart HS with 3.8 gpa ** Member National Honor Society ** 2001 Treasurer, NHS ** 2001 Leadership Award, NHS ** Graduated in top 10% from Hobart HS. (20th out of 287) ** Duneland Conf Academic All Conf 2001 ** Honor Roll 4 yrs highschool ** Recipient President's Education Award ** Foreign Language Honorary ** HS Softball teams 4 yrs ** HS Vollyball 4 yrs ** Member of Slammers since 1994 ** Majors in Psychology at St. Joseph's College ** Parents: Barb and Slammer Head Coach Bob Zivic, Hobart, IN
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