General: A third-year player who transferred to Pitt State from Paris Junior College ... Came to Pitt State as a catcher, but has primarily played third base … Will see more time behind the plate in her senior season ... Named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2012 ... Earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete accolades in 2012.
In 2012: Played in 40 games with 36 starts, primarily at third, but also saw limited time behind the plate and at first ... Hit .284 with 10 runs scored and 22 RBI ... Hit seven doubles and three home runs ... Recorded eight multiple hit and four multiple RBI games ... Hit 2-for-2 with two runs, two home runs and five RBI against Central Oklahoma on March 9 .... Was 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double against Truman on March 25.
In 2011: Played in 47 games, starting 46, including one as designated player, seven at catcher, five at first base and 33 at third base ... Recorded six multiple hit and three multiple RBI games ... Went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI against Missouri S&T on March 6 … Went 2-for-3 against Washburn on March 19 … Was a perfect 2-for-2 with a sacrifice fly and an RBI against Drury on March 30 … Hit 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and a stolen base at Newman on April 4.
At Paris Junior College: Played in 38 games and earned a .241 batting average as a freshman ... Compiled a .964 fielding percentage behind the plate.
In High School: A graduate of Augusta High School ... Coached by Ray Agurie ... Helped the Orioles to four straight conference titles and a state title in 2006 ... An all-state player four years, including three years as a first-team all-state honoree ... Played travel ball for the Wichita Mustangs and went to nationals three consecutive years.
Personal: Born September 24, 1990 ... Daughter of Todd and Vickie Sears ... Has a 3.09 GPA as an exercise science major.
Career Bests:
AB – 5, two times; last time at Newman, 4/4/11
R – 2, two times; last vs. Central Oklahoma, 3/9/12
H – 3, two times; last at Newman, 4/4/11
RBI – 5 vs. Central Oklahoma, 3/9/12
2B – 1, 12 times; last at Fort Hays State, 4/21/12
HR – 2 vs. Central Oklahoma, 3/9/12
BB – 2, two times; last at Missouri Southern, 3/28/12
SB – 1, two times; last at Newman, 4/4/11
PO – 10 at Washburn, 4/20/12
