2011 Hinds CC Softball Media Guide

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire Hinds family, I am pleased to welcome you to Hinds Community College where you will find a quality education with a personal and friendly approach at a reasonable cost.

The focus of our college is on the student, and we make every effort to provide programs and services that enable students to be successful. We are extremely pleased with the graduation/ completion rate of our athletes.

Among those working hard for the betterment of the college are members of the coaching staff who prepare their teams.

We are particularly pleased to have parents, students and alumni at the game. Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy the game and continue to take an interest in the activities at Hinds.

The college’s athletic program is just one extension of the comprehensive academic, career and technical instruction offered at Hinds. Athletics complement strong instruction and provide educational opportunities of the highest caliber at the college’s six locations.

Serving local communities since 1917, Hinds looks eagerly toward many more years of providing a learning environment that’s close to home, affordable and friendly.

To our visiting coaches, players and college representatives, we extend a warm welcome. We hope you enjoy your visit at Hinds as well as the athletic competition that adds excitement and challenge to the students’ educational experience.

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Table of ContentsWelcome from Dr. Clyde Muse, President . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Head Coach Mike Grzanich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assistant Coach

Nicky Ruffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Student Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-24

Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Team photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sponsor Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Hinds Co-Captains article . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Staff DirectoryDirector of AthleticsGene Murphy e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3330

Assistant Athletics DirectorDot Murphye-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3443

Head Softball CoachMIke Grzaniche-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3634

Sports Information Dan Rives e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3323Fax: 601.857.3495

Sports Marketing Brian Emory e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3278Fax: 601.857.3495

Athletics Department Office ManagerLeslie Moake-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3325

Head Athletic TrainerAngelia Irvinge-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.857.3564

Athletics Department Fax 601.857.3554

Hinds Mailing Address PO Box 1100Raymond, MS 39154

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Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. George Barnes, Vice President for Administrative and Student Services, 34175 Hwy. 18, Utica, MS 39175 601.885.7001.

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Head Coach Mike GrzanichMike Grzanich is currently in his third year as the head coach of the Hinds softball program. Grzanich previously served as the pitching coach for the Eagles baseball team for three seasons. The 2007 Eagles staff finished among the nation’s best, posting a team earned run average under three. In 2007, Grzanich helped tutor Brandon Martin and David Mooney, both All-State honorees as freshmen. The final members of the Eagles pitching staff to be named All-State in 2007 were Jack Craven and Matt Jordan, giving Hinds four All-State pitchers. Grzanich was born and raised in Illinois, playing one year of junior college ball at Parkland College (Ill.) before being drafted by the Houston Astros in the 19th round of the 1992 MLB draft. He played for the Astros minor league teams over the next seven years before being called up to the major leagues during the 1998 season. In 1999 Grzanich was picked up off waivers by the Detroit Tigers and ran into arm problems. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 1999, Grzanich tried to make a comeback in 2001 with the Yuma Bullfrogs of the Independent League. However, he ran into more arm problems that forced him to retire. Grzanich returned to school after his playing career came to an end, receiving his Associate of Arts degree at Hinds Community College. He then moved on to Mississippi College, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Fitness Management. Grzanich is working on a master’s degree from Jackson State University. Grzanich lives in Raymond. He has two daughters, Ryleigh and Amory.


Assistant Coach Nicky RuffinNicky Ruffin of Clinton is in her third season as assistant softball coach at Hinds Community College. Ruffin assists third-year head coach Mike Grzanich in all aspects of the softball program. She previously served as the assistant fast pitch and slow pitch softball coach at Clinton High School from 2005-2008. While at Clinton, the Lady Arrows won the slow pitch state championship in 2007. Ruffin is a Hinds alumnus, where she starred at shortstop for the Lady Eagles from 2002-2004. Ruffin prepped at Clinton High School, playing shortstop and third base for Clinton from 1998-2002, helping the Lady Arrows to a fast pitch state championship in 1999.

Justin CarrilloHigh school: All-State baseball honoree at Raymond High School who played under Les Hegwood… Two-time All-District MVP who also earned Team MVP honors five times at RHS… Played in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) All-Star game as a senior… Valedictorian who earned a Presidential scholarship to Hinds… Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year college honor society...3E scholar who was named to the 2011 All-Mississippi Academic Second Team

Personal: Resides in Raymond… Mechanical engineering

Brooklyn MendezCollege: Hit .288 as a freshman and .283 as a sophomore for the Lady Eagles in 2009 and 2010… Competed in 66 games during her Hinds career… Named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American Scholar Athlete… Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year college honor society…

High school: Played at Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville, La., for Chris Nelson… Four-year letterman who was named to the All-District and All-Academic teams in 2008… Member of the state championship bowling team at FHS…

Personal: Resides in Covington, La.… Psychology major

Odessa FortStudent Trainer

Student Assistant Coaches


Rudi Aycock• Freshman #16• P/IF R/R 5’6High school: Prepped at LaSalle (La.) High School for Derek White… Three-time All-District MVP and three-time All-District first team honoree… Named to the All-State honorable mention team in 2009 and 2010… Team claimed district championship three years in a row… Helped claim the 2008 Dixie Deb State Championship

Personal: Born 5/20/92… Graduate of LaSalle HS in 2010… Resides in Olla, La… Daughter of Paula and Jeffery Aycock… Nursing major

Sara Boudreaux• Freshman #5

• IF R/R 5’6

High school: Played at Florence High School under Sean Gerald… Two-time All-District honoree… Four-year letterman in softball who was also a member of the Student Council and was named Homecoming Queen… Member of the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta

Personal: Born 6/26/92… Graduate of Florence HS in 2010… Resides in Florence… Daughter of Lana and Troy Boudreaux… Business or marine biology major


Révin Cameron• Freshman #27

• IF R/R 5’9

High school: Played for Mike Thorn at Mendenhall High School… Named Team MVP, Best Offensive Player and Best Defensive Player in softball… Named Best Defensive Player and Most Improved in basketball… Member of the Beta Club, where she received honor awards… Received the Tiger Award for leadership and dedication

Personal: Born 9/5/91… Graduate of Mendenhall HS in 2010… Resides in Mendenhall… Daughter of Renata and Billy Cameron… Elementary education major

Courtney Carson• Sophomore #30

• Pitcher R/R 5’5

College: Played the 2010 season for Mike Grzanich at Hinds… Hit .306 as a freshman with two doubles, 15 RBI and nine runs scored in 111 at-bats… Named a Girls Got Game/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American Scholar Athlete… A member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year college honor society… Named Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for her work in the classroom

High school: Played at Denham Springs (La.) High School for Amanda Ortega… Member of the first-team All-District and All-Parish second-team as a senior, a year in which she was also named team captain… Also a member of the All-District team as a junior… Served as president of the Beta Club as a senior and of the National Honor Society at DSHS as a junior and senior… Member of Jackets Against Destructive Decisions (JADD)

Personal: Born 6/14/91… Graduate of Denham Springs HS in 2009… Resides in Livingston, La… Daughter of Mike and Diane Carson… Sports management major


Logan Dukes• Freshman #22

• IF/C R/R 5’7

High school: Played for Cory Caton at Jackson Preparatory School… Given the Coach’s Award, named to the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) All-Tournament team and played in the MAIS All-Star game as a senior in 2010… Part of the 2009 and 2010 MAIS 3A state championship team at Prep… Played on the Louisiana Patriots Gold team from 2008-2010

Personal: Born 6/26/92… Graduate of Jackson Prep in 2010… Resides in Brandon… Daughter of Leslie and Donny Dukes… Occupational studies major

Mallory Hall• Freshman #11

• C/OF S/R 5’4

High school: Prepped at Prairie View (La.) Academy under Edward Bain… All-state player and all-tournament team selection as a junior and senior… Participated in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools All-Star game as a senior… Voted Best Defensive Player as a senior and freshman… Named Team MVP as a junior… Won Best Offensive Player honors as a sophomore

Personal: Born 3/6/91… Graduate of Prairie View in 2010… Resides in Mer Rouge, La… Daughter of Sheila and Larry Hall… Early childhood education major


Courtney Hand• Sophomore #3

• OF R/R 5’4

High school: Prepped at Northwest Rankin High School… Cheerleader for the Cougars…

Personal: Born 6/27/90… Graduate of Northwest Rankin HS in 2010… Resides in Brandon… Daughter of La’Jo and Steven Hand… Kinesiology major… Also a two-year cheerleader at Hinds

Erica Johns• Sophomore #20

• Outfielder L/R 5’5

College: Spent the 2010 season as an outfielder at Hinds under Mike Grzanich… Hit .315 and finished with 40 hits, 10 RBI and 20 runs scored… A member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national junior college honor society

High school: Played at Northwest Rankin High School for Mike Armstrong… Named MVP of the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) All-Star game as a senior… Won the prestigious Cougar Award… Also named Most Improved

Personal: Born 4/19/91… Graduate of Northwest Rankin HS in 2009… Resides in Flowood… Daughter of Les and Helen Johns… Nursing major


Jessica Killebrew• Sophomore #9

• IF/OF R/R 5’4

College: Played the 2010 season as a freshman for Mike Grzanich at Hinds… Finished her freshman season with three doubles, three RBI and 10 runs scored

High school: Played for Mike Cauthen at Hillcrest Christian School… Named to the All-State, All-District and All-Tournament teams in softball, along with being given the Best Offensive Player Award… Was given the Best Offensive and Best Defensive Awards in basketball… Served as student body vice president as a senior

Personal: Born 2/26/91… Graduate of Hillcrest Christian in 2009… Resides in Raymond… Daughter of Renee and Leslie Killebrew… Nursing major

Morgan Lott• Freshman #4

• OF R/R 5’6

High school: Prepped at Washington School in Greenville for Nikki Turnipseed… Highly-decorated athlete who won MVP honors on defense and was named to the All-State and All-Conference teams three seasons… Participated in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) All-Star soccer game as a senior… Member of the Lady Generals two-time state championship team in cross country… Named MVP on defense in basketball, and was named to the All-Conference team twice… Also competed in basketball and track, where she was named Most Improved

Personal: Born 1/24/92… Graduate of Washington School in 2010… Resides in Greenville… Daughter of Annie and Todd Lott… Athletic training major… Also a member of the women’s soccer team at Hinds


Date Opponent Location Time2/16/11 East Miss. Home 1 p.m.

2/18/11 Bossier/Southwest* Home 1/3 p.m.

2/19/11 Bossier/Holmes** Home 11 a.m./3 p.m.

2/21/11 East Miss. Scooba 2 p.m.

2/23/11 Northwest Home 1 p.m.

2/26/11 Meridian Home 1 p.m.

2/28/11 Northwest Senatobia 1 p.m.

3/2/11 Pearl River Home 1 p.m.

3/4/11 Southwest Home 1 p.m.

3/8/11 Co-Lin Wesson 3 p.m.

3/11/11 Gulf Coast Home 1 p.m.

3/24/11 Jones Ellisville 3 p.m.

3/26/11 LSU-Eunice Home 2 p.m.

3/30/11 East Central Decatur 3 p.m.

4/2/11 Pearl River Poplarville 12 p.m.

4/5/11 Southwest Summit 3 p.m.

4/8/11 Co-Lin Home 2 p.m.

4/12/11 Gulf Coast Perkinston 3 p.m.

4/16/11 Jones Home 12 p.m.

4/18/11 LSU-Eunice Eunice, La. 2 p.m.

4/20/11 Meridian Meridian 3 p.m.

4/22/11 East Central Home 2 p.m.

4/28/11 MACJC State Tournament TBA TBA

May-Week 2 Region XXIII Tournament TBA TBA

*On Feb. 18 Hinds plays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m./Southwest & Bossier play at 11 a.m.**On Feb. 19 Hinds plays at 11 and 3 p.m./Holmes and Bossier play at 1 p.m. All dates denote doubleheaders The Feb. 18 contest vs. Southwest is a non-division game

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Skyla Meek• Freshman #6

• IF/U R/R 5’3

High school: Played for Johnny Bishop, Ben Dew and Lance Dotson at Puckett Attendance Center… Named MVP as a junior and senior, along with earning All-Region second team honors as a senior… Named Best Defensive Player as a sophomore… Named All-District in her sophomore-senior years in basketball… Class favorite as a junior and senior who was voted Senior Class President… Honor graduate who was also a member of the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta

Personal: Born 1/11/92… Graduate of Puckett Attendance in 2010… Resides in Puckett… Daughter of Melissa and Chris Calhoun… Secondary education and coaching major

Whitney Patterson• Freshman #8

• P/IF R/R 5’3

High school: Prepped at Southwood (La.) High School for Wade Strother… Named to the All-District and All-City first teams as a senior… All-District second team honoree as a junior… Two-year letterman in soccer, where she was named Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore… Member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club

Personal: Born 1/9/92… Graduate of Southwood HS in 2010… Resides in Shreveport, La… Daughter of Tracy and Jack Thomas and Mike Patterson… Secondary education major


Mackenzie Pettit• Sophomore #2

• C/IF R/R 5’6

College: Spent the 2010 season at Hinds under Mike Grzanich… Finished the season with a .288 average, four doubles and 10 RBI… Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national junior college honor society… Named an All-American Scholar Athlete as a freshman

High school: Played at Terry High School under Laura Simpson… Earned numerous awards during her time with the Lady Bulldogs, including MVP, Most Valuable Offensive and Most Valuable Defensive Player Awards

Personal: Born 12/13/90… Graduate of Terry HS in 2009… Resides in Byram… Daughter of Timmy and Shelley Pettit… Physical therapy assistant major

Kayla Robinson• Freshman #18

• IF/U R/R 5’8

High school: Played for John King at Mize Attendance Center… Earned the Team MVP, Offensive Award, Defensive Award and Slugger Award during her high school career… Named Most Beautiful at Mize from her sophomore-senior years… Highest honor graduate who was a member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)… Member of the Futures Farmers of America (FFA)… Named Miss Watermelon Queen

Personal: Born 8/10/92… Graduate of Mize Attendance in 2010… Resides in Mize… Daughter of Larry Robinson… Pre-law major


Mika Thorn• Freshman #10

• P/IF R/R 5’6

High school: Prepped at Mendenhall High School under her father Mike Thorn… Lindy Callahan Award nominee for her stellar work in both the classroom and the athletic field

Personal: Born 8/26/92… Graduate of Mendenhall HS in 2010… Resides in Hattiesburg… Daughter of Jill and Mike Thorn… Veterinary major

Olivia Tripp• Freshman #21

• OF R/R 5’7

High school: Played for Mike Chambless at Richland High School… Named to the All-District team in 2009… Earned All-District honors as a junior in both fast pitch and slow pitch… Three-time Scholar Athlete recipient from 2007-2009

Personal: Born 8/21/92… Graduate of Richland HS in 2010… Resides in Richland… Daughter of Jacqueline and Oliver Tripp… Biology major


# Name Pos. B/T Class Hometown/High school

2 Mackenzie Pettit C/IF R/R Soph. Byram/Terry

3 Courtney Hand C/U R/R Soph. Brandon/Northwest Rankin

4 Morgan Lott OF R/R Soph. Greenville/Washington School

5 Sara Boudreaux IF/U R/R Fr. Florence/Florence

6 Skyla Meek IF/U R/R Fr. Brandon/Puckett

8 Whitney Patterson IF/P R/R Fr. Shreveport, La./Southwood

9 Jessica Killebrew OF/U R/R Soph. Raymond/Hillcrest Christian

10 Mika Thorn P R/R Fr. Sumrall/Mendenhall

11 Mallory Hall C/OF S/R Fr. Mer Rouge, La./Prairie View Academy

16 Rudi Aycock P/IF R/R Fr. Olla, La./Lasalle

18 Kayla Robinson IF/U R/R Fr. Mize/Mize Attendance Center

20 Erica Johns OF L/R Soph. Brandon/Northwest Rankin

21 Olivia Tripp OF R/R Fr. Richland/Richland

22 Logan Dukes IF/C R/R Fr. Brandon/Jackson Prep

27 Revin Cameron IF/U R/R Fr. Mendenhall/Mendenhall

30 Courtney Carson P/IF R/R Soph. Livingston, La./Denham Springs

2011 Hinds Softball Roster

Head coach: Mike Grzanich Assistant coach: Nicky RuffinStudent Asst. Coaches: Justin Carrillo & Brooklyn Mendez

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Hinds Community College softball players Mackenzie Pettit and Courtney Carson have used their two years in Raymond to narrow down their multiple career interests into definite career paths. When they walk in the spring graduation ceremony in May they know where their next steps will take them.

Both Pettit and Carson carry near 4.0 grade point averages and are members of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa. They also serve as team captains for the 2011 Lady Eagles.

Pettit, of Byram, a 20-year-old sophomore catcher, was a standout on the diamond for Terry High School. Architecture is what most interested Pettit in high school, but she was surprised to see how much she enjoyed physical science classes at Hinds. Now, two years later, Pettit will apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at the Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center this summer.

“I liked A&P (Anatomy and Physiology) last semester and this spring I’ve found that what really interests me is physical therapy,” Pettit said. “I used last summer to get all my (literature) classes and math classes behind me. That has really helped me stay on the right path.”

Carson, of Livingston, La., is a 19-year-old sophomore pitcher and first baseman from softball powerhouse Denham Springs High School near Baton Rouge.

Carson began with an interest in biology and kinesiology, but soon shifted to a sports management track taking all the business classes available at Hinds.

“I loaded up on business classes last fall and this semester so I can start with the classes in my major when I go to a four-year school,” she said.

Softball is still a possibility when Carson chooses a school this summer. Once her Hinds career is over she will begin to evaluate schools for softball and for their sports management degree program.

“I want to play softball next year and I hope to stay in Mississippi. I plan to go to school for sports management regardless if I play softball or not,” Carson said.

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