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Three commit to Jackrabbit Softball
11/9/2016 3:00:00 PM | Softball
Jackrabbit softball head coach Krista Wood has announced three additions for the 2017-18 recruiting class as part of Wednesday's National Signing Day. All three committed to join South Dakota State's program and will be incoming freshman next fall.
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"This recruiting class is a very athletic, hard-working group of student-athletes," Wood said. "They fit the mold of our culture and vision for the program well and will be strong additions to the Jackrabbit softball program and the South Dakota State community."
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Taylor Nesvold • 5-4 • INF • L/R • Pipestone, Minn. • Pipestone Area Schools
Will graduate in May 2017 from Pipestone Area Schools (Pipestone, Minn.) … has not completed senior season … a three-year letterwinner in softball … a two-time All-State and All-Conference selection in 2015 and 2016 … selected All-Section in 2015 and All-Tournament in 2016 … swiped 87 stolen bases for her career … holds single-season school records for fielding percentage (1.000) and runs scored … as a junior posted a .574 on base percentage alongside a .494 batting average, going 40-for-81 … National Honors Society member … a member of BRAVE and Peer Helper at her school … also plays volleyball where she was an All-Conference Honorable Mention pick in 2015 … born Sept. 23, 1998 in Montevideo, Minn. … daughter of Dan and Teree Nesvold … her father, Dan, ran track at South Dakota State … has one brother, Carter … plans to major in early childhood education.
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Wood on Nesvold …
"Taylor is a local signee with ties to SDSU Athletics. She has experience on the left side of the field and will bring a strong arm and exceptional speed to our lineup."
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Allison Beaudry • 5-6 • UTL • R/R • Elk Grove, Calif. • Franklin High School
Will graduate in May 2017 from Franklin High School (Elk Grove, Calif.) … has not played senior season … a three-year letterwinner and starting centerfielder in softball… through three years has driven in 31 runs and scored 33 of her own … has a career .957 fielding percentage with 144 putouts and 13 assists … as a junior hit .321 with a .344 on-base percentage and an .806 on-base plus slugging percentage, hitting one home run … had a .957 fielding percentage with 144 putouts and 13 assists … as a sophomore finished with a .219 average, a .359 on base percentage and a .734 on-base plus slugging percentage, hitting one home run … named most improved as a freshman after hitting .246 with .299 on-base and .610 on-base plus slugging percentages … played travel ball with Batbusters-Stone 18U alongside future Jackrabbit teammate Kendra Conard … National Honors Society … a three-year scholar athlete … played indoor and outdoor soccer throughout high school in addition to participating in theatre and jazz dance … born Nov. 8, 1999 in Elk Grove, Calif. … daughter of Teresa and Harry Arnell and Tiffany and Blake Beaudry … has one sister, Kierra … … plans to major in political science with a communications minor.
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Wood on Beaudry …
"Allison is super athletic and will challenge for playing time in both the infield and outfield. She'll be a versatile, hard-working addition to our team."
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Kendra Conard • P/UTL • 5-9 • R/R • South Lake Tahoe, Calif. • South Tahoe HS
Will graduate in May 2017 from South Tahoe High School (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) … has not completed senior season … a three-year letterwinner and three-time team MVP in softball … as a junior was picked First Team All-State and All-League as a pitcher when she led the league in strikeouts and wins in the circle … at the plate in 2015-16, led the league in batting average (.634), slugging and on base percentages … named First Team All-League as a sophomore after setting the school record with 227 strikeouts in a season … selected All-League Honorable Mention as a freshman … posted a 1.91 career ERA … National Honors Society member … ASB President at school for 2016-17 school year … played travel ball with Batbusters KG – Stone … born April 21, 1999 in San Diego, Calif. … daughter of David and Leslie Conard … has one sister, Kayleen … plans to major in Biology.
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Wood on Conard …
"Kendra is an athletic playmaker who will add depth to our pitching staff. She is a workhorse in the circle and moves the ball around well, and is a dangerous dual-threat as she sports a solid bat at the plate."
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"This recruiting class is a very athletic, hard-working group of student-athletes," Wood said. "They fit the mold of our culture and vision for the program well and will be strong additions to the Jackrabbit softball program and the South Dakota State community."
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Taylor Nesvold • 5-4 • INF • L/R • Pipestone, Minn. • Pipestone Area Schools
Will graduate in May 2017 from Pipestone Area Schools (Pipestone, Minn.) … has not completed senior season … a three-year letterwinner in softball … a two-time All-State and All-Conference selection in 2015 and 2016 … selected All-Section in 2015 and All-Tournament in 2016 … swiped 87 stolen bases for her career … holds single-season school records for fielding percentage (1.000) and runs scored … as a junior posted a .574 on base percentage alongside a .494 batting average, going 40-for-81 … National Honors Society member … a member of BRAVE and Peer Helper at her school … also plays volleyball where she was an All-Conference Honorable Mention pick in 2015 … born Sept. 23, 1998 in Montevideo, Minn. … daughter of Dan and Teree Nesvold … her father, Dan, ran track at South Dakota State … has one brother, Carter … plans to major in early childhood education.
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Wood on Nesvold …
"Taylor is a local signee with ties to SDSU Athletics. She has experience on the left side of the field and will bring a strong arm and exceptional speed to our lineup."
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Allison Beaudry • 5-6 • UTL • R/R • Elk Grove, Calif. • Franklin High School
Will graduate in May 2017 from Franklin High School (Elk Grove, Calif.) … has not played senior season … a three-year letterwinner and starting centerfielder in softball… through three years has driven in 31 runs and scored 33 of her own … has a career .957 fielding percentage with 144 putouts and 13 assists … as a junior hit .321 with a .344 on-base percentage and an .806 on-base plus slugging percentage, hitting one home run … had a .957 fielding percentage with 144 putouts and 13 assists … as a sophomore finished with a .219 average, a .359 on base percentage and a .734 on-base plus slugging percentage, hitting one home run … named most improved as a freshman after hitting .246 with .299 on-base and .610 on-base plus slugging percentages … played travel ball with Batbusters-Stone 18U alongside future Jackrabbit teammate Kendra Conard … National Honors Society … a three-year scholar athlete … played indoor and outdoor soccer throughout high school in addition to participating in theatre and jazz dance … born Nov. 8, 1999 in Elk Grove, Calif. … daughter of Teresa and Harry Arnell and Tiffany and Blake Beaudry … has one sister, Kierra … … plans to major in political science with a communications minor.
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Wood on Beaudry …
"Allison is super athletic and will challenge for playing time in both the infield and outfield. She'll be a versatile, hard-working addition to our team."
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Kendra Conard • P/UTL • 5-9 • R/R • South Lake Tahoe, Calif. • South Tahoe HS
Will graduate in May 2017 from South Tahoe High School (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) … has not completed senior season … a three-year letterwinner and three-time team MVP in softball … as a junior was picked First Team All-State and All-League as a pitcher when she led the league in strikeouts and wins in the circle … at the plate in 2015-16, led the league in batting average (.634), slugging and on base percentages … named First Team All-League as a sophomore after setting the school record with 227 strikeouts in a season … selected All-League Honorable Mention as a freshman … posted a 1.91 career ERA … National Honors Society member … ASB President at school for 2016-17 school year … played travel ball with Batbusters KG – Stone … born April 21, 1999 in San Diego, Calif. … daughter of David and Leslie Conard … has one sister, Kayleen … plans to major in Biology.
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Wood on Conard …
"Kendra is an athletic playmaker who will add depth to our pitching staff. She is a workhorse in the circle and moves the ball around well, and is a dangerous dual-threat as she sports a solid bat at the plate."
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