Force Sign Shockers' Pruis

Published on June 3, 2007 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Philadelphia Force News Release


Allentown, PA- The Philadelphia Force of the National Pro Fastpitch league have announced they have signed Margo Pruis, a recent graduate of Wichita State University. The right-handed pitcher posted a record of 23-12 with a 2.45 ERA for the Shockers in 2007. Opponents batted only .168 in her 228.1 innings in the circle. Pruis recorded 242 strikeouts during her senior year.

She was recently named to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete First Team and to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team. The Morrison, Illinois native is the WSU all-time leader in wins and strikeouts. She also is ranked third all-time for strikeouts in MVC history.

Pruis was a three-time letter winner in basketball and softball for Morrison High School. She was a two-time member of the all-state softball team and was selected twice as the Sauk-Valley Player of the Year. During her high school career, she had a record of 56-8 with 792 strikeouts and a 0.28 ERA. She recorded 18 shutouts, nine no-hitters, and two perfect games as a senior.



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