May 10, 2006
Texas A&M placed five student-athletes on the Academic-All Big 12 first-team, the league office announced on Wednesday.
Those players posting a 3.20+ GPA included Joy Davis, Lisa Gorzycki, Jami Lobpries, Amanda Scarborough and Rocky Spencer.
Davis is junior Recreation, Parks & Tourism major and has played in 31 of the Aggies games this season. She is 9-for-9 in stolen bases and has driven in five runs while playing second base.
Gorzycki is a junior Marketing major in the Mays Business School. She?â„¢s accumulated a 1-3 record in the relief work for the Aggies, throwing 30.2 innings, making one start and striking out 28 opposing batters.
Lobpries is a sophomore General Studies major who has seen playing time in 36 of A&M's contests. She is hitting .364 with 12 RBI and three home runs.
Scarborough, a sophomore General Studies major, has a 2.12 ERA in 145.1 innings on the mound, recording 126 strikeouts. Scarborough is batting .306 with 13 doubles, which has her tied for lead in Big 12 play.
Spencer, is a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She has not committed an error this season while patrolling right field for the Aggies. She?â„¢s batting .242 with 25 RBI.
To qualify student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of her team?â„¢s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
2006 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 SOFTBALL TEAM
First Team (3.20-plus gpa; *indicates nominated with a 4.00 GPA)
Kylie Conroy, Baylor Jr. Biology Carrollton, Texas
Sarah Hausner, Baylor Sr. Telecommunications Cushing, Okla.
Chelsi Lake, Baylor Jr. Political Science Keller, Texas
Tessa Lynam, Baylor Sr. Health Science Studies Alpharetta, Ga.
Kelly Osburn, Baylor Sr. Health Science Studies Missouri City, Texas
Harmony Schwethelm, Baylor Sr. Health Science Studies San Antonio, Texas
Cary Akins, Iowa State Sr. Physical Education Grand Terrace, Calif.
Jennifer Bigbee, Iowa State Jr. Biology San Diego, Calif.
Kristen Karanzias, Iowa State Sr. Marketing Yorba Linda, Calif.
Stephanie Mosley, Iowa State So. Psychology Lincoln, Neb.
Kristy Olsen, Iowa State So. Math Education Gardnerville, Nev.
Jessica Quade, Iowa State Jr. Biology Sioux City, Iowa
Alyssa Ransom, Iowa State Jr. Sports Management Round Rock, Texas
Destiny Frankenstein, Kansas Sr. Psychology Broken Arrow, Okla.
Leanne Bowers, Missouri Jr. Management/Psychology Arnold, Mo.
Allison Kennewell, Missouri Jr. Psychology Eden Prairie, Minn.
Joanne Loethen, Missouri Sr. Nutrition and Fitness St. Thomas, Mo.
Kathy Masterson, Missouri* Jr. Civil Engineering St. Louis, Mo.
Micaela Minner, Missouri Jr. Communications Sanger, Texas
Amanda Renth, Missouri So. Biological Engineering Mascoutah, Ill.
Janessa Roening, Missouri Sr. Finance and Banking Port Angeles, Wash.
Lizzy Aumua, Nebraska Sr. Sociology Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
KoKo Tacha, Nebraska Sr. Business Administration Manhattan, Kan.
Trisha Tannahill, Nebraska Sr. Communication Studies Overland Park, Kan.
Jessica Yoachim, Nebraska Sr. Communication Studies Arkansas City, Kan.
Stacia Aleman, Oklahoma Jr. Health and Sports Science Oklahoma City, Okla.
Nicole Denes, Oklahoma Sr. Chemistry Coppell, Texas
Jamie Fox, Oklahoma Jr. Health and Sports Sciences Lafayette, La.
Candice Byler, Oklahoma State So. Public Relations Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Shianne Cruce, Oklahoma State Jr. Foods and Nutrition Claremore, Okla.
Lacy Darity, Oklahoma State Sr. Elementary Education Velma, Okla.
Jessica Hoppock, Oklahoma State* Jr. Dietetics Haysville, Kan.
Lauren Kitchens, Oklahoma State Jr. International Business Yukon, Okla.
Ashlyn Watson, Oklahoma State Sr. University Studies Leedey, Okla.
Rachael Cook, Texas So. Urban Studies Anna, Texas
Joy Davis, Texas A&M Jr. Recreation, Park & Tourism Austin, Texas
Lisa Gorzycki, Texas A&M Jr. Marketing Bryan, Texas
Jami Lobpries, Texas A&M So. General Studies Wharton, Texas
Amanda Scarborough, Texas A&M So. General Studies Magnolia, Texas
Rocky Spencer, Texas A&M Sr. Agricultural Development Katy, Texas
Julie Hauck, Texas Tech Sr. Management Yukon, Okla.
Amanda Oakes, Texas Tech Sr. Interior Design Tulsa, Okla.
Montana Patin, Texas Tech Fr. Wildlife and Fisheries Management Houston, Texas
Second Team (3.00 to 3.19 gpa)
Ashley Killeen, Iowa State Jr. Marketing/Management Papillion, Neb.
Katie Reichling, Iowa State Jr. Marketing Johnston, Iowa
Ashley Goodrich, Kansas Sr. Sports Management Kewanee, Ill.
Kassie Humphreys, Kansas Jr. Community Health Glendale, Ariz.
Nicole Washburn, Kansas Jr. Health and Physical Education St. Peters, Mo.
Sarah Stringer, Missouri Jr. Undeclared Auxvasse, Mo.
Norrelle Dickson, Oklahoma Jr. Communications Orange, Calif.
Jade Prather, Oklahoma Jr. Journalism Oklahoma City, Okla.
Courtney Totte, Oklahoma State Jr. Marketing Lawton, Okla.
Ashleigh Tweed, Oklahoma State Sr. Marketing Mustang, Okla.
Tina Boutelle, Texas Sr. Kinesiology Katy, Texas
Amber Hall, Texas Sr. History Deer Park, Texas
Cat Osterman, Texas Sr. Psychology Houston, Texas
Chez Sievers, Texas Sr. Communication Studies Mission Viejo, Calif.
Jennifer Bowers, Texas Tech So. Undecided Deer Park, Texas
Whitney Riley, Texas Tech So. Human Development and Family Studies Southlake, Texas