NORTHERN LAKES LEAGUE
BOWLING GREEN
Coach: Jim Cress, fifth season.
2013 record: 6-21 overall, 1-13 in the NLL.
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Kelsey Parker, infielder; Hanna Williford, pitcher/outfielder; Hanna
Addy, catcher; and Reagan Morman, infielder. Juniors – Emily Sidle, infielder; Anna Szabo, infielder,
outfielder; Harper Craft, outfielder; and Kenzie White, outfielder. Sophomores – Angie Hoffsis,
infielder, outfielder.
Coach’s comment: "The players have responded well to the increased intensity and expectations in
practices this year. The younger players are challenging returning lettermen for starting spots and the
internal competition is the best it’s been in a while. We’re going to put the best team on the field for
each game, and expect to compete in every game, and improve significantly upon last year’s record."

PERRYSBURG
Coach: Ryan DeMars, fifth season.
2013 record: 10-16 overall, 5-9 in the NLL (sixth).
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Kayleen Jurski, pitcher; Mallory Creps, infielder; Taylor Tafelski,
outfielder; Adrianne Ruen, pitcher; and Kelsey Moore, outfielder. Sophomores – Madison Gerding,
infielder; Deanna Granata, outfielder; McKinley Harlett, infielder; and Tylah Remaley, catcher.
Coach’s comment: "This season will be a tough one for us – coming off a losing season and playing in
the NLL is a tough thing to do, but not nearly as difficult as dealing with the bad news that rocked our
team back in February. The news that (Jurski) had cancer was terrible, and while her prognosis is highly
positive, her softball career is over. Since she was are returning pitcher and clean up hitter, that
creates some big voids in our lineup. That means the pitching duties will be picked up by (Ruen). We
need her to be consistent and hit her spots to give us a chance in every game. Also, with graduation and
the loss of (Jurski’s) bat we only return one of our top four hitters from last season (Remaley), so we
will need to find offense in new places. We do return nine letter winners, all of whom picked up starts
at various points last season, some have experience. If we can continue to improve and gain confidence I
believe we can be competitive in every game and that should lead to some success."
NORTHERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE
EASTWOOD
Coach: Joe Wyant, seventh season.
2013 record: 29-4 overall, 11-3 in the NBC (second).
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Cassidy Rolf, infielder; Anna Rahrig, catcher; Michaela Bunge,
infielder, outfielder; Marissa Tudor, outfielder; and Sam Shirling, pitcher. Juniors – Krista Jennings,
infielder. Sophomores – Mackenzie Albright, infielder.
Coach’s comment: "We have four starters back from our state Final Four team. We need to find a good
pitcher from our new staff and we need to find offense from our five new starters. We hope to contend
for the NBC title. We have a good group to work with."
ELMWOOD
Coach: Matt Hoiles, 15th season.
2013 record: 22-7 overall, first in the NBC.
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Madison Arnold, outfielder; Chelsie Schmitz, catcher; and Brandie
Vargas, outfielder. Juniors – Rebecca Harvey, infielder; Miranda Benschoter, pitcher; Olivia Myers,
infielder; and Kristi Reiser, outfielder. Sophomores – Lindsay George, infielder.
Coach’s comment: See related story.
LAKE
Coach: Dave Rymers, seventh season.
2013 record: 13-16 overall; 5-9 in the NBC.
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Sumer Woodruff, infielder; Ana Henneman, infielder; and Jordan Jacob,
utility. Juniors – Allie Kontak, outfielder. Sophomores – Emma Materni, pitcher, infielder; and Jessie
Densic, outfielder.
Coach’s comment: "As a program, we talk about taking ourselves to another level. It doesn’t matter
what happened last year. What matters most is what you’re experiencing now. We talk about being prepared
mentally and physically all the time. We will have a strong mix of youth and experience with the
possibility of starting three freshmen and two sophomores, We will lean heavily on the experience of
(Woodruff, Henneman and Kontak)."
OTSEGO
Coach: Dan Sheperd, third season.
2013 record: 15-10 overall, 8-6 in the NBC (tied for third).
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Nicole Thomas, outfielder; Tayler Bowen, infielder; Savannah Schwind,
infielder. Juniors -Paige Ireland, infielder; Kimberlin Norman, outfielder; and Kylie Asmus, pitcher.
Sophomores – Mackenzie Wenig, outfielder; Gwen Amborski, outfielder; and Lexie Rieger, infielder.
Coach’s comment: "We have some nice experience on which to build this season. We are also return
Kylie Asmus, who as a junior, already owns most pitching records at Otsego. We have a few players who
saw limited playing time last year, that will play a lot this year. In order to be successful, we will
have to grow up quickly, as we also have four freshman on the roster, including our starting catcher.
The NBC is always a really tough league from top to bottom and to be successful, a team has to bring its
‘A’ game every day. I like the focus I am seeing from my players and I am hopeful that we will still be
in the hunt when the dust settles."
ROSSFORD
Coach: Tom Kralovic, 13th season.
2013 record: 20-7 overall, 10-4 in the NBC.
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Maddie York, outfielder; Lyndsey Skala, infielder; Margo Jackson,
catcher; Mandi Longeway, pitcher; and Kelly Swope, infielder.
Coach’s comment: "Our goal is to compete for the NBC title, just like the seven other teams. We need
to play solid defense and get timely hits. We have everybody back from last year’s team, so our
expectations are high. The girls have been working extremely hard this spring."
MIDLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE
LAKOTA
Coach: Chris Chalfin, fourth season.
2013 record: 15-10 overall, 6-5 in the MAL.
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Alaina Bickford, infielder; Ally Hovis, infielder; and Kyleigh
Harrison, outfielder. Juniors – Morgan Gangwer, pitcher; Nikkia Cooper, utility; Destiny Long-Meyer,
outfielder; and Qiana Palos, infielder, outfielder. Sophomores – Bre Long-Meyer, catcher; Aspen Ray,
infielder; Aubrey Bickford, infielder; and Sam Miller, infielder, outfielder.
Coach’s comment: "I expect us to improve and try to improve on last year’s record."
NORTH BALTIMORE
Coach: Frankie Hernandez, seventh season.
2013 record: 15-10 overall, 8-3 in the MAL (third).
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Hanna Brian, outfielder; Jasmine Bretz, infielder; and Haleigh Fleck,
infielder. Juniors – Morgan Baltz, outfielder; Rachel Baltz, infielder; and Maddie Ray, utility.
Sophomores – Cheyenne Hernandez, pitcher, infielder; Kelcie Bean, pitcher, infielder; and Makayla Rein,
utility.
Coach’s comment: "We have several new faces on the field this spring and we’re anxious to begin.
We’re looking forward to competing in our last MAL season. We’ll focus on improving our offensive and
defensive skills throughout the year and, as always, continue to build our team chemistry."
TOLEDO AREA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
NORTHWOOD
Coach: Jennifer Noonan, second season.
2013 record: 14-13 overall; 10-2 in the TAAC (second).
Returning letter winners: Seniors – Brianna Crispen, outfielder; Alyson Seibert, pitcher; Emily Murphy,
infielder; Marissa Bonnette, infielder; and Ashley Buczko, catcher. Juniors – Morgan Thayer, infielder;
and Allison Sybert, outfielder. Sophomores – Lexi Rymers, infielder; and Katelynn Edwards, outfielder.

Coach’s comment: "We have a great nucleus in our five seniors. They have a great work ethic and they
are determined to win. We have been working hard and expect to have a good season this year. Our core
group of seniors is complemented by a group of young talent. We hope to do well in the league and
tournament this year.