May 1, 2006
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STEPHENS STARS SIGN MONICA MASSEY AS NAIA SOFTBALL RECRUIT FOR 2006-2007
COLUMBIA
, Mo. - Stephens College announces the signing of Monica Massey
, a freshman at Stephens College in Columbia , Mo. Massey, a catcher,
signed Thursday along with three other players; Bonnie Craighead,
Erika Tournear and Kristi Rackers 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.
During her high school career, Massey played a variety of positions for Butler High School and a Nevada , MO summer league team. Her excellence on the softball field brought her four varsity letters, four All Star team nominations and 2 nd team all-conference honors two years in a row.
"Enthusiasm is the name of the game with Monica. She plays hard, she plays fast and she makes the game fun for everyone around her," says Chris Collier, Stephens College head softball coach. "On the field it is important to have a general. Monica will provide the encouragement and motivation needed to make Stephens Softball a great success."
Name Position Previous School_____
Monica Massey Catcher Butler 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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