Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Signees


Kaitlyn Appleman

Position: Outfield

High School: Amboy High School

Coaches Name:  Kelly Whitman

Parents Names: Todd and Krista Appleman

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Amboy High School… 1st Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Area in 2012… 2nd Team All-Conference in 2011… Coaches award in 2010… National Honor Society member…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"I am excited to add Kaitlyn to our softball program.  She has great speed that will fit in well in our outfield.  Offensively, she hits for a high average and is a threat on the base-paths because of her speed."

Kaitlyn-Appleman


Ashley Brant

Position: Utility

High School: Scales Mound High School

Coaches Name: Chris Timp

Parents Names: Tim and Julie Brant

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Scales Mound High School… 1st Team All-Conference and Team MVP in 2012… 2nd Team All-Conference in 2011… Rookie of the Year in 2010… Student Council member… National Honor Society Member… High Honor Roll….

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Ashley is a great athlete who has excelled in three sports at the high school level.  She has the ability and athleticism to play multiple positions on the softball field, which make her a great addition to our program."

Ashley Brant


Kali Bubnack

Position: Utility

High School: Rockford Christian

Coaches Name: Terry Gulley/Cory Whitford

Parents Names: Randy and Valerie Bubnack

High School Honors/Awards:

3-year varsity starter for Rockford Christian High School… 2nd Team All-Conference and Team MVP in 2012…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Kali is a great athlete that I believe has a lot of upside on the softball field.  She works extremely hard and will develop into a great college player." 

Kali Bubnack


Cassey Doege

Position: Infield

High School: Amboy High School

Coaches Name: Kelly Whitman

Parents Names: Steve and Carri Doege

High School Honors/Awards:

3-year varsity starter for Amboy High School… Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2012… FFA Chapter Officer…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Cassey has the ability to play anywhere on the infield or outfield.  As a short stop she has a great arm and glove.  Offensively, she has the ability to hit for both power and average."

Cassey-Doege


Amanda Dominguez

Position: Catcher/Infield

High School: Marshall High School, Wisconsin

Coaches Name: Bruce Wuchtrel

Parents Names:  Cora and Miguel Dominguez

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Marshall High School…. 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District in 2012… Conference MVP and 1st Team All-District in 2011… 1st Team All-Conference in 2010… High Honor Roll student… National Honor Society Member… Graduating Magne Cum Laude…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Amanda is one of the most feared hitters in her conference, as she was named MVP as a sophomore.  She has a huge upside, as she has great power, and can hit for average as well.  Defensively, we will utilize her behind the plate, as well as a corner infield position."

Amanda-Dominguez


Kaytee Keefe

Position: First Base

High School: Antioch High School

Coaches Name: Anthony Rocco

Parents Names:  Kelley and Michael Keefe

High School Honors/Awards:

3-year varsity starter for Antioch High School…. 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District in 2012… Golden Glove Award winner… IHSA State Tournament 3rd Place in 2010… You Make a Difference Award…

Comments from Coach Monroe"

"Kaytee is a huge addition to our infield.  As a first baseman, she is a Golden Glove winner, as she is great defensively.  Offensively, she will fit right in somewhere in the middle of our line up, as she can hit for power and average."

Kaytee-Keefe


Kourtney Larson

Position: Pitcher/Outfield

High School: East Dubuque High School

Coaches Name: Brenden Harbaugh

Parents Names: Dan and Jackie Larson

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for East Dubuque High School… 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area and Runner up Conference Player of the Year in 2012… Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2011… Triple Crown Medallion… 4-year academic letter… Dubuque Area Youth Leadership Council member…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"I had the ability to watch Kourtney play numerous times throughout the summer. Each time I seen her pitch I liked her more and more.  She has great control of her pitches, and has an above average fastball that we will continue to develop.  She also has the ability to play a position, as she is a great athlete as well."

Kourtney-Larson


Haley Love

Position: Infield

High School: Harlem High School

Coaches Name: Jennifer Corwin

Parents Names: Heather Stroup and Joe Ziriaxe

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Harlem High School… Team leader in RBI's in 2011 and 2012… Special Olympics Volunteer… Honor Roll student…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Haley is a girl we targeted early to fill our need in the middle infield.  She has great range and speed.  Offensively, she has great power and can hit for a high average.  We will utilize her speed on the base-paths as well."

Haley-Love


Tatianna Reyes

Position: Utility

High School: Hononegah High School

Coaches Name: Kurt Head

Parents Names: Marcos and Traci Reyes

High School Honors/Awards:

3-year varsity player at Hononegah High School… Scholar-Athlete Award winner… National Honor Society… Porter Scholar… Illinois State Scholar….

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Tatianna has a ton of potential.  Offensively, she has the most power of anyone I have seen in this area.  Defensively, she has the ability to play the corner outfield and infield positions, as well as catcher."

Tatianna Reyes


Callina Rockey

Position: Pitcher/Infield

High School: Dakota High School

Coaches Name: Jeff Kinney

Parents Names: Brian and Brenda Rockey

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Dakota High School… 2nd Team All-Conference in 2012… Northwest Illinois All-State in 2012… Pride, Heart, Desire Award in 2011 and 2010… 4-year Honor Roll member… Student Council… 4-years FFA… 12-years 4-H member…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Callina is going to be a huge addition to our program both in the circle and at a position.  Callina is a pitcher that gets better as the innings go on, which will prove to be pivotal at the college level.  She has great command of her pitches and can work the strike zone.  Offensively, she has potential that hasn't been taped yet, which we will look to develop when she gets here next fall."

Callina Rockey


Courtney Thompson

Position: Infield

High School: Harlem High School

Coaches Name:  Jen Corwin

Parents Names: David and Cindy Thompson

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity member for Harlem High School… Scholar-Athlete… A/B Honor Roll…

Comments from Coach Monroe:

"Courtney is a great athlete who comes from a great program that understands what it takes to win.  She has the ability to play infield or outfield, but will be used primarily as an infielder for us.  Defensively, she has good range.  Offensively, we will look to develop her as a college hitter."

Courtney Thompson


Thianna Wegner

Position: Catcher/Infield

High School: Cambridge High School (Wisconsin)

Coaches Name: Dave Birkrem

Parents Names: Rob Wegner and Cindy Parmer

High School Honors/Awards:

4-year varsity starter for Cambridge High School… Co-Captain in 2011 and 2012… 2nd Team All-Conference in 2011 and 2012… 3-year FFA member… 2-year yearbook member…

Comments from Coach Monroe:


"Thianna is a great hitter that will fit right into our line up next season.  Defensively, she is a catcher but I believe can also play a corner infield position."

Thianna-Wegner