Players selected for NUIC All-Star Game on 6/17
Published on May 26, 2009 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Thunder announced today the two teams that will represent the NUIC on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in the Inaugural Northern Illinois All-Star Classics sponsored by State Farm.
The Orangeville Broncos led the way with five players being selected for the game, followed by Dakota, Pearl City and West Carroll who each had three players selected.
NUIC West All-Stars*
Samantha Belken, Pitcher, East Dubuque
Abby Lange, Outfielder, East Dubuque
Haylee Endress, Third Base, Eastland
Mandi Landherr, First Base, Eastland
Nicole Lawler, Pitcher/Infield, Pearl City
Vanessa Dinderman, Infield, Pearl City
Stacey Engebretson, Utility, Pearl City
Nicole Brant, Second Base, Scales Mound/River Ridge
Cassy Lopp, Outfield, Scales Mound/River Ridge
Katie Wiersema, Catcher, West Carroll
Jennessa Miller, Outfield, West Carroll
Tiffany Cole, Pitcher, West Carroll
Amber Thomas, Third Base, Lena-Winslow
*Players from Stockton and Galena High School will be added a later date.
NUIC East All-Stars
Aubrey Kennay, Infield, AFC
Erika Lawson, Infield, Dakota
Natalie Olsen, Infield, Dakota
Alexys Cleaver, Outfield, Dakota
Taylor O'Brien, Utility, DuPec
Kayla Engle, Catcher, Forreston
Sam Kuntzelman, Pitcher/Utility, Forreston
Britt Woodin, Outfield/First Base, Milledgeville/Polo
Mel Schleuning, Outfield, Milledgeville/Polo
Abbly Lillge, Pitcher/Shortstop, Orangeville
Kelsey Blumer, Outfield, Orangeville
Megan Leverton, Third Base, Orangeville
Nicole Obert, Catcher, Orangeville
Ashley Cramer, Second Base, Orangeville
Kristan Saari, Shortstop, South Beloit
"We're extremely pleased to announce this group of fine players for the inaugural game," said Moore. "This is a very talented group and their schools and communities should be very proud of their student-athletes."
Moore, who is the head coach at DuPec and the Thunder GM, will coach NUIC East team, while the West team will be led by Thunder assistant coach and Rockford College assistant baseball coach Mike Steuerwald.
Due to Illinois High School Association (IHSA) rules only seniors are allowed to participate in all-star games.
The Thunder will contribute $1 of each ticket sold for the high school games to the Special Olympics of Illinois. The most valuable players of each game will each be presented with a $500 scholarship from game sponsor State Farm.
"The State Farm Agents involved in this sponsorship are very proud to support local high school athletics as well as the Special Olympics," stated agent Jason Bonomo. "This is a great way for us to be involved in the community."
Tickets can be purchased for the all-star games, the Thunder games or a combination of both by calling the Thunder office. Tickets for just the all-star games will be $5/each or fans can buy a two-game pass for $10/each. Group tickets are also available for both games at $7/each.
For more information on the Thunder or to purchase tickets for 2009 call the office at (815) 965-7000 or visit them on the web at www.thunderprofastpitch.com.
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