The Shawnee State University Softball Team returns 10 players from last season’s 30-13 squad, including six all-conference honorees.  Gone from last year’s squad is outfielder Tara Walker and catcher Kendra Hull.   

Returning this season is 1^st Team All-Conference sophomore pitcher Lori Harmon.  Harmon recorded an 18-8 record with an ERA of 1.94 in 2006.  Also returning to the mound is junior Ashley Keen.  She compiled 12-5 record with an ERA of 2.56 last season.   

The Bears also return outfielders Ashley Adkins and Katie Wade, as well as infielders Emily Fuhrmann, Tammie Jo Coleman, and Ali Hull.  Ashley Adkins, earned 1^st Team All-AMC honors last season, as she compiled a batting average of .351 and led the team with 9 home runs.  2^nd Team All-AMC honoree junior Katie Wade, posted a .323 batting average and was second on the team with 28 RBI’s last season.  Sophomore Emily Fuhrmann, who also earned 1^st Team All-AMC honors, posted a .336 batting average.  Junior and 2^nd Team All-AMC honoree Tammie Jo Coleman, led the Bears last season with a .374 batting average.  Junior Ali Hull, who earned honorable mention all-conference recognition, posted a .296 batting average and had 27 RBI’s last season.   

Seniors, Shawntavia Mason and Tia Walling will get quality time this season.  Mason, a utility player, will be used mostly for running bases.  Walling played in 21 games last season at the outfield position.   

Newcomers include catcher Megan Coomes (Symmes Valley, OH), infielder Deidre Perkins (Franklin Furnace, OH) and utility players Holly Widder (New Philadelphia, OH), Ashley Speas (Portsmouth, OH), and Kristi Jarrell (Springfield, OH).

2006 Outlook