May 1, 2006
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STEPHENS STARS SIGN KRISTI RACKERS AS NAIA SOFTBALL RECRUIT FOR 2006-2007
COLUMBIA
, Mo. - Stephens College announces the signing of Kristi Rackers,
a graduate of Helias High School in Jefferson City , Mo. Rackers,
a catcher, signed Thursday along with three other players; Bonnie
Craighead, Erika Tournear and Monica Massey for the 2006-2007 softball
season. The upcoming season will mark the return of softball to
the College. Cross country will
also be added to the College's NAIA sports teams in volleyball,
basketball, swimming and tennis.
"I can tell from talking to Kristi she will be the type of player who is willing to do the little things to win," says Chris Collier, Stephens College head softball coach. "I believe she will play without fear, and will bring an intensity to our team to keep us fired up for every pitch."
Name Position Previous School
Kristi Rackers Catcher Helias High School (MO)
Stephens College, established in 1833, is historically committed to meeting the changing needs of women. Stephens engages students in an innovative educational experience focused on pre-professional fields and the performing arts and grounded in the liberal arts.
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