Lady Argo Softball

Lady Argo Softball adds three to the roster

GREAT FALLS, Mont., July 15, 2008 — University of Great Falls women’s softball coach Gary Ehnes has announced the signing of Jessica Bequette from Hermiston, Oregon, Ashley Densmore from Vancouver, Washington and Ashten Colvin from Helena, Montana to NAIA/Frontier Conference Letters of Intent.

 

Jessica Bequette is a transfer from Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon where she played for her father, Tom for two years.  She was an NWAC (Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges) All-League catcher, team captain during the 2007-2008 season, and a two-time Most Valuable Player for the Timberwolves.

 

The future Education major hopes to become a teacher or athletic administrator. "The reason I chose University of Great Falls was because of their welcoming staff and community. I like that everyone at the college is friendly and I fell in love with the town of Great Falls.  I also like that the softball program is competitive but puts academics first," said Bequette. 

 

"Jess brings a solid bat and her catching experience will be invaluable to our young team, noted coach Ehnes. Jessica had 13 pickoffs at first base last season and will give us solid play behind the plate.”

 

Ashley Densmore, also from Blue Mountain Community College, is also joining the Argo program. Ashley’s 62 mile-per-hour fastball helped her achieve an ERA of 1.65 last season as she was named her team’s Most Valuable Pitcher. The Vancouver, Washington native earned NWAC All-League honors as a pitcher and had 102 strikeouts in 118 innings. She plans to study Biology and has aspirations of going into the medical field.

 

“I chose the University of Great Falls after I had a tour of the school. I was so very impressed by the low number of students per class room and the very concerned and kind teachers. But the most exciting part for me from an athletes eye was the workout room, the gym, and all of the great equipment that I was shown. I can’t wait to get started at UGF,” said Densmore.

 

Coach Ehnes see tremendous potential for Densmore to make an immediate contribution on the pitching rubber. "Ashley is a seasoned pitcher with three good pitches and we hope to improve her speed to 64 miles per hour. We’re confident Ashley can help us achieve our team goals of earning a post season berth,” said Ehnes.

 

Ashten Colvin comes to the University of Great Falls from Helena Capital High School where she had a successful career in the outfield. The Honor Roll student will major in Education and plans to be a teacher.

 

"I am thrilled to become a member of the UGF community, I love the at home atmosphere and the willingness of my teammates to help me out in whatever way possible. The University of Great Falls is a great fit for me," said Colvin on her softball signing at the University of Great Falls.

 

"Ashten has good speed and a strong determination to be a collegiate softball player which makes her a great fit for the Argo softball team," stated Ehnes.

By: Kevin Scott

UGF’s Erica McAlmond is selected as a member of the 2008 Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholar-Athletes

KANSAS CITY, MO (Wednesday, May 21, 2008) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 277 softball student-athletes that have been named 2008 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.

University of Great Falls’ Erica McAlmond, a senior pitcher/first baseman from Helena, Montana, was one of the students recognized by the NAIA for this honor. Each student-athlete that received this recognition was nominated by the head coach of each institution and they had to maintain at least a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 and had to be at least a junior academically to qualify.

 

McAlmond led the Lady Argos with 21 RBI’s, 19 strikeouts and connected on three home runs this season for coach Gary Ehnes’ squad. The former Helena Capital prep star also had 37 hits, 5 doubles and a triple for Great Falls.

 

The Lady Argos finished up their second season of competition with a 14-17 overall record.

 

Please click here to see Erica’s statistics from the past two seasons.

 

For a complete list of all 277 student-athletes that have been named to the Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholars, please click here (PDF Format).

 

You can find all of the stats from this past softball season by going to the 2008 UGF Softball Stats page.

By: Kevin Scott

UGF’s Jo Bailey among those selected to the NAIA All-Region 1 Softball Team

GREAT FALLS, MT (Friday, May 9, 2008) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the All-Region 1 Softball team on Friday (May 9, 2008) and one Lady Argo student-athlete was selected to the team.

 

Jo Bailey, a senior infielder from Great Falls, Montana, was one of eighteen student-athletes in the region who has been recognized by the NAIA regional coaches and was selected to the All-Region team.

 

Bailey led the Lady Argos in hits with 43 and had four stolen bases this season. She was ranked No. 19 in NAIA Division I Softball with a slugging percentage of 0.786. The former C.M.R. High standout also had 22 RBI’s, 8 triples and 8 home runs.

 

This year’s Region I Player and Pitcher of the Year went to the College of Idaho’s Katie Zillner. The senior from Emmett, Idaho had a 15-7 record for the Coyotes with a 1.41 ERA and 220 strikeouts. She also batted .343 including five doubles, two home runs and 23 runs scored.

Oregon Institute of Technology Head Coach Greg Stewart was the Region 1 Coach of the Year as his team compiled a 34-12 record (20th in the NAIA) and won the Cascade Conference’s regular season title. He also took home his fourth conference Coach of the Year award earlier this week.

 

The Lady Argos finished up their second season of competition with a 14-17 overall record.

You can find all of the stats from this past softball season by going to the 2008 UGF Softball Stats page.

By: Kevin Scott

NAIA Women's Softball: Argo Update from Multi-Sports Complex, Field 7, Great Falls, MT (Season Finale)

2008 UGF Softball: UGF Lady Argos (14-17) vs. #12 Simon Fraser University (B.C.) (13-7) and Black Hills State (S.D.) (12-19)

Sunday, April 27, 2008

 

GAME 1

NAIA Women’s Softball	Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
#12 Simon Fraser (B.C.)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0
Univ. of Great Falls	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	X	3	6	1

 

Simon Fraser (B.C.) Battery: Myriam Poirier, Meaghan Cumpstone. UGF Battery: Sarah DeVore and Erin Myers.

 

Simon Fraser (B.C.) Hitting: Jessie Harris 1-2, Chrissy Caviglia 1-2, Christine Barr 1-3, Meaghan Cumpstone 1-3 (RBI), Carly Moir 0-3, Carolyn Bell 0-3, Marcie Bruder 0-3, Nicola Collicutt 0-1, Haley Cicchetti 1-1, Heather Reiss 0-2, Danielle Kerluke 0-1, Myriam Poirier 0-0. UGF Hitting: Jo Bailey 1-3, Sam Schultz 1-3, Kelsey Noble 0-2, Erica McAlmond 2-3 (RBI), Sarah Hawley 0-3, Jen Cox 1-2 (RBI), Erin Myers 0-2, Kim Falcon 0-1, Sonja Barone 0-1, Lindsay Cline 1-3 (RBI), Whitney Secord 0-0, Sonja Barone 0-1, Sarah DeVore 0-0.

 

Winning Pitcher: Sarah DeVore (UGF) (7-4)

Loss: Myriam Poirier (Simon Fraser) (2-1)

 

Second Base (Doubles): Simon Fraser (B.C.): Haley Cicchetti. UGF: Sam Schultz.

 

Third Base (Triples): Simon Fraser (B.C.): NONE. UGF: NONE.

 

Stolen Bases: Simon Fraser (B.C.): NONE. UGF: NONE.

 

Home Runs: Simon Fraser (B.C.): NONE. UGF: Lindsay Cline, Jen Cox, Erica McAlmond

 

GAME 2

NAIA Women’s Softball	Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Black Hills State	9	1	0	0	8	0	0	0	9	9	3
Univ. of Great Falls	7	2	0	0	2	2	0	1	7	14	3

 

Black Hills State (S.D.) Battery: Karissa Norte, Jessica Clark (4), Kelsey Lock. UGF Battery: Lindsay Cline, Darcy Powers (4), Suzie Etsell (5), Nicole Johnson (6), Kimberly Falcon.

 

Black Hills State (S.D.) Hitting: Kim Flaman 1-4 (RBI), Autumn Berg 3-5 (RBI), Brittany Montgomery 1-4 (2 RBI’s), Danielle McGrath 0-3, Krista Gleiforst 0-3 (RBI), Karissa Norte 1-2, Jessica Clark 0-1 (RBI), Kelli Graham 1-2 (2 RBI’s), Kelsey Lock 0-2, Ashley Berg 2-3, Jordan Crockett 0-0. UGF Hitting: Jo Bailey 3-5 (RBI), Sam Schultz 3-4 (3 RBI’s), Lindsay Cline 1-4 (RBI), Kelsey Noble 2-4, Erica McAlmond 2-4 (RBI), Sarah Hawley 0-0, Jen Cox 0-5, Erin Myers 0-3, Kim Falcon 1-3, Sonja Barone 1-2 (RBI), Suzy Etsell 0-0, Jore Noble 0-0, Nicole Johnson 0-0, Kendra Hapke 1-2, Lauren Montijo 0-1, Jore Noble 0-0, Whitney Secord 0-0, Darcy Powers 0-0.

 

Winning Pitcher: Karissa Norte (BHSU) (8-6)

Loss: Lindsay Cline (UGF) (4-4)

 

Second Base (Doubles): Black Hills State (S.D.): Kelli Graham (1). UGF: Jo Bailey, Kendra Hapke,  Sam Schultz.

 

Third Base (Triples): Black Hills State (S.D.): NONE. UGF: NONE.

 

Stolen Bases: Black Hills State (S.D.): NONE. UGF: Sam Schultz.

 

Home Runs: Black Hills State (S.D.): NONE. UGF: Jo Bailey (8), Sonja Barone.

 

Team Record	Overall
University of Great Falls	14-17

 

Lady Argos go 1-1 in their final home softball games of the season; defeat nationally ranked Simon Fraser both days

GREAT FALLS, MT (Sunday, April 27, 2008) – In their final day of competition, the University of Great Falls softball team picked up their second win over 12th ranked Simon Fraser but fell in their last game of the season to Black Hills State 9-7.

 

In their first game of the day on Sunday, the Lady Argos fell behind in the first inning as Simon Fraser’s Jessie Harris scored on a single by Meaghan Cumpstone to give the Clan a 1-0 lead. In the third inning, the Lady Argos would tie the game as Great Falls native Jen Cox connected on a solo home run over the left field fence. In the following inning, Great Falls would score two more runs on two home runs. Senior Erica McAlmond hit the ball over the right field fence for a solo home run and the next batter, Lindsay Cline copied her with a home run of her own to give the Lady Argos a 3-1 win over the nationally ranked Clan of Simon Fraser.

 

Great Falls finished the contest with six hits. Great Falls also defeated the nationally ranked Clan on Saturday 7-4.

 

In their final game of the tournament, Black Hills State got on the scoreboard right away in the first as Autumn Berg scored from third on a throwing error by Great Falls. Jo Bailey’s final game as a senior would not be complete without a home run and that is exactly what she did in the bottom half of the inning as she connected on a solo home run to tie the game. Lindsay Cline would connect on a double and Libby, MT native Sam Schultz would come in to score from second base as the University of Great Falls would cling to a 2-1 lead.

 

The game would remain that way until the fourth inning when Black Hills State would capitalize on some Argo miscues and scored eight runs. Jo Bailey and Sam Schultz would each score runs in the bottom of the inning for UGF as UGF cut the deficit to 9-3. Jo Bailey would get on base with a double on the bottom of the fifth. The next batter, Sam Schultz also doubled and drove Bailey in to cut the deficit to 9-6. The Lady Argos would tack on one more run in the seventh inning but that wasn’t enough as Black Hills State get their second win against the Great Falls team 9-7.

 

Great Falls finishes the 2008 season with a 14-17 record.

 

Earlier in the day, Simon Fraser (13-7) defeated Black Hills State (12-19) 9-4. Each team went 2-2 at the two-day round robin tournament.

 

NOTE: The University of Great Falls would like to thank this year’s five seniors for a great season. The seniors are Erin Myers (Catcher, Great Falls, MT), Erica McAlmond (Pitcher/Infielder, Helena, MT), Jo Bailey (Third Base, Great Falls, MT), Sonja Barone (Utility, Great Falls, MT) and Kelsey Noble (Outfielder, Polson, MT). We wish them the best of luck in their futures.

 

To view all of the stats and box scores from the previous Lady Argo contests this season, please click here.  

 

Additional Game Summaries
Great Falls Tribune	UGF sweeps Clan, loses to Black Hills

 

By: Kevin Scott

 

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