Player Profiles
#10 Amanda Armstrong, Indianola, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-4, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Chosen second team All-Conference at shortstop. Hit .325 with one home run and 15 RBI's. Third on the team in runs scored with 22.
2006 (Sophomore): Hit .234 with seven RBI's for NCAA Division III Buena Vista University. Posted seven doubles.
2005 (Freshman): Named second team All-Conferencce after hitting .330 with one home run and 12 RBI's for Buena Vista.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was Stacey Huff. A two-time first team All-Conference selection. Chosen fifth team All-State as a senior. Selected by the Record Herald and Indianola Tribune to its All-County team four times. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1985. Daughter of Tim and Goldie Armstrong. A physical education major.
Armstrong's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 35 83 22 27 .325 1 15 7 9 1-1
#13 Chelsey Benoit, Winterset, Iowa
INF-OF, R-R, 5-9, So.
2007 (Freshman): Played in 13 varsity games, scoring four runs. Had one hit in six at-bats. Drove in one run.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Winterset High School. Coach was Steve Corkrean. Earned All-State honors as a junior and as a senior. Chosen first team All-Conference on two occasions. Selected All-District as a senior. A three-time Academic All-Conference selection...Named All-State, first team All-Conference, and All-District in volleyball as a senior. Lettered in basketball.
Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1987. Daughter of Lance and Tami Benoit. An elementary education major.
Benoit's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 13 6 4 1 .167 0 1 2 0 0-0
#4 Kelsey Castenson, Harcourt, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-3, So.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 varsity games primarily as a pinchrunner, scoring six runs. Went 2-for-8 at the plate with one RBI.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Webster-Grand High School. Coach was Dr. Mike Jorgensen. Selected honorable mention All-State as a junior and as a senior. Chosen first team All Conference three times. Qualified for the state track meet on two occasions. Named All-Conference in basketball and volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born May 15, 1988. Daughter of Dave and Kristi Castenson. An athletic training major.
Castenson's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 14 8 2 2 .250 0 1 0 1 0-0
#22 Amanda Esdohr, Coon Rapids, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-5, So.
2007 (Freshman): Played in 23 varsity games, primarily as a pinchrunner. Scored 11 runs.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Coon Rapids-Bayard High School. Coach was Kent Halstead. Chosen first team All-Conference, first team All-District, and honorable mention All-State as a senior. Earned special mention All-State honors as a junior. Selected to the Omaha World Herald All-State team as a sophomore. Lettered in basketball, track, and volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 23, 1987. Daughter of Duane and Robyn Esdohr. A management major.
Esdohr's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 23 4 11 0 .000 0 0 0 2 1-2
#19 Jessica Hartgers,
Colfax, Iowa
P-1B, R-R, 5-8, So.
2007 (Freshman): Pitched eight times for the varsity, starting two games. Posted a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA in 16.1 innings. Struck out nine while only walking four.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Colfax-Mingo High School. Coach was Bryan Poulter. Named first team All-State as a senior, third team All-State as a junior, and honorable mention All-State as a sophomore. A four-time All-Conference selection...Ended career with over 100 career victories. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Nov. 3, 1987. Daughter of Tim and Tina Holzworth. Undecided upon a major.
Hartgers' Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2007 8-2 1 0 3.00 0 16.1 14 8 7 9 4
#1 Calie Hohneke,
Indianola, Iowa
P, R-R, 5-4, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Selected second team All-Conference as a pitcher. Led team in victories (17), strikeouts (122), innings pitched (160.1), and complete games (18). Finished 38th in Division III in earned run average (1.44). Posted one save. Hit .214 with one RBI and three doubles.
2006 (Sophomore): Chosen second team All-Conference as a utility player. Was second on the team in wins with 10 (10-7), ERA (1.91), strikeouts (79), and innings pitched (113.2). Led team in hitting with a .361 batting average. Drove in six runs.
2005 (Freshman): Named first team All-Conference as a utility player. Led team in victories with 11 (11-4)...Struck out 56 in 93.2 innings. Hit .308 with seven RBI's.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was Stacey Huff. Named Record Herald and Indianola Tribune Player of the Year. Won over 100 games during high school career. Chosen second team All-State as a junior and as a senior. Selected fourth team All-State as a freshman and fifth team All-State as a junior. A two-time first team All-Conference and first team All-District selection. Chosen Record Herald and Indianola Tribune first team All-County four times. Lettered in basketball and volleyball.
Personal: Born Dec. 2, 1985. Daughter of Tony and Tammy Hohneke. Has a double major of accounting and marketing.
Hohneke's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2005 38 52 4 16 .308 0 7 6 3 0-0
2006 43 36 1 13 .361 0 6 7 2 0-0
2007 33 14 2 3 .214 0 1 4 1 0-0
Totals 114 102 7 32 .314 0 14 17 6 0-0
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2005 17-14 11 4 1.05 0 93.2 50 20 14 56 16
2006 22-21 10 7 1.91 0 113.2 111 43 31 79 23
2007 29-25 18 8 1.44 1 160.1 133 51 33 122 49
Totals 68-60 39 19 1.49 1 367.2 294 114 78 257 88
#6 Kelsie Host,
Altoona, Iowa
OF, L-R, 5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared 22 varsity games, starting seven. Hit .295 with one RBI and scored 14 runs. Stole two bases.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Polk High School. Coach was Tia Stiles. Chosen second team All-State and first team All-Conference as a senior. Named first team All-Conference as a sophomore and second team All-Conference as a junior. Finished third at the state track meet in the shuttle hurdle relay as a sophomore, fourth as a freshman, and fourth as a senior. Was seventh in 100 hurdles at the state meet as a senior. Qualified for the Drake Relays four times. Lettered in track. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1988. Daughter of Chuck and Pam Host. Has a double major of criminal justice and sociology.
Host's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 22 27 14 7 .296 0 1 4 2 2-2
#14 Nicole May,
Des Moines, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-6, Sr.
2007 (Junior): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
2006 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity. Appeared in three varsity games and walked twice.
2005 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Lincoln High School. Coach was Roger Roland. Chosen second team All-Conference as a senior. Team won state title during freshman season and finished fourth as a junior. Lettered in basketball and volleyball.
Personal: Born Jan. 1, 1986. Daughter of Dave and Laura May. An elementary education major.
May's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 3 2 0 0 .000 0 0 1 2 0-0
#17 Jordan Osborne,
Ames, Iowa
C, R-R, 5-4, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Played in nine varsity games and drove in two runs. Scored three runs.
2006 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity. Appeared in six varsity games. Earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Ames High School. Coach was Mary Beth Henkenius. Selected special mention All-State, second team All-Conference, team MVP as a senior. Chosen honorable mention All-Conference as a junior.
Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1987. Daughter of Brad and Gale Osborne. A history major.
Osborne's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 6 1 0 0 .000 0 0 1 2 0-0
2007 9 3 0 0 .000 0 2 2 0 0-0
Totals 15 4 0 0 .000 0 2 3 2 0-0
#38 Whitney Oviatt,
Carnation, Wash.
P, R-R, 6-0, So.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared
in nine varsity games as a pitcher, starting one. Went 1-0 with a 1.24 ERA and one save. Was part of two shutouts. Struck out six in 17 innings. Simpson Volleyball: A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity. Played in five varsity matches. Posted three kills and three blocks.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Cedarcrest High School. Named second team All-State and first team All-League in volleyball during senior campaign. Earned second team All-League honors as a junior. A two-time first team All-League selection in softball. Selected second team All-League in basketball.
Personal: Born July 22, 1988. Daughter of James and Lori Oviatt. A marketing major.
Oviatt's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 3 1 2 0 .000 0 0 1 0 0-0
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2007 9-1 1 0 1.24 1 17 13 6 3 6 4
#25 Carlye Owens,
Norwalk, Iowa
P-INF, R-R, 5-6, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Chosen first team All-Conference as a utility player. Third on the team in hitting with a .346 average. Hit one home runs and posted 17 RBI's. Pitched 14 times and went 8-3 with one save and a 1.73 ERA. Charted 29 strikeouts in 52.2 innings.
2006 (Freshman): Was second on the team in home runs with two. Tied with Jacey Stephens and Halie Stalzer for second on the squad in RBI's (16). Hit .270. Pitched in four varsity games, going 1-0 with a 0.75 ERA. Struck out nine in 9.1 innings.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Norwalk High School. Coach was Roger Huff. Named to the 2005 Iowa All-State Elite Team and was chosen as the team's Pitcher of the Year. Selected 2005 first team All-State, IHSGAU Class 3A Player, and IHSGAU Class 3A Pitcher of Year. Named 2005 Record Herald and Indianola Tribune Player of the Year. Led Norwalk to Class 3A state title as a senior after going 39-4 with an 0.21 ERA and 353 strikeouts in the circle. Hit .333 with 22 RBI's as a senior. Walked only three batters in 295 innings as a senior. Finished career with 100 wins (100-61) and 1,079 strikeouts. Named fourth team All-State as a junior, seventh team All-State as a sophomore, and honorable mention All-State as a freshman. A three-time first team All-Conference selection. Lettered in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born May 18, 1987 Daughter of Kyle and Pam Owens. A physical education major. Father Kyle is an assistant softball coach at Simpson.
Owens' Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 36 111 8 30 .270 2 16 13 3 0-0
2007 39 104 10 36 .346 1 17 6 4 0-0
Totals 75 215 18 66 .307 3 33 19 7 0-0
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2006 4-1 1 0 0.75 0 9.1 7 5 1 9 0
2007 14-10 8 3 1.73 1 52.2 47 16 13 29 6
Totals 18-11 9 3 1.58 1 62.0 54 21 14 38 6
#3 Kortney Proctor,
Wilton, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity. Appeared in seven varsity games, posting two hits in eight at-bats. Scored two runs.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Wilton High School. Coach was Dee Jay Smith. Named first team All-Conference four times. A four-time All-District selection. Chosen honorable mention All-State three times. Selected All-Conference in golf three times. Lettered in basketball.
Personal: Born Aug. 3, 1987. Daughter of Kelly and Jill Proctor. An elementary education major.
Proctor's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 7 8 2 2 .250 0 0 1 0 0-0
#32 Shyann Warrick,
Monroe, Iowa
OF, R-R, 5-5, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Named second team All-Conference. Chosen second team All-Region. Reset the school record for most total bases in a game with 10 against Loras Apr. 4. Tied school record for for most home runs in a game with two against Loras. Smacked a team leading six home runs, the second most in a season in school history. Led team in hitting (.361) and RBI's (27). Second on the squad in runs (24) and third in stolen bases (4).
2006 (Sophomore): Started 31-of-35 varsity appearances. Hit .235 with seven RBI's.
2005 (Freshman): Played in 23 varsity games, hitting .217 with seven RBI's. Scored three runs.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Prairie City- Monroe High School. Coach was Todd Jones. Chosen second team All-Conference as a senior and as a sophomore. Named honorable mention All-Conference as a junior. Selected honorable mention All-Conference in volleyball.
Personal: Born June 12, 1986. Daughter of Dave and Sue Warrick. Has a double major of criminal justice and sociology.
Warrick's Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2005 23 46 3 10 .217 0 7 2 2 0-0
2006 35 85 7 20 .235 0 7 8 6 1-2
2007 39 119 24 43 .361 6 27 10 9 4-4
Totals 97 250 34 73 .292 6 41 20 17 5-6
#29 Shauna Agan,
Des Moines, Iowa
C-INF, R-R, 5-7, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Lincoln High School. Coach was Diana Repp. Named All-Conference at both catcher (junior) and as an outfielder (senior). Team finished fifth in state tournament during senior season. Chosen Academic All-State in basketball. Lettered two times in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Dec. 27, 1988...Daughter of Earl and Paula Agan...Has a double major of corporate communications and political science.
#34 Jessica Barkley,
Mitchellville, Iowa
C, R-R, 5-7, Fr
2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 games for NCAA Division I Northern Iowa. Scored one run and had one RBI.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Polk High School. Coach was Tia Stiles. Named second team All-State and first team All-Conference as a senior. Earned honorable mention All-State honors as a junior. An academic All-State selection in volleyball and as a senior.
Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1988. Daughter of Brad and Kris Barkley. A biology major.
#42 Ashley Claussen,
Blakesburg, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-5, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Eddyville-Blakesburg High School. Coach was Shellee Shafer. Named honorable mention All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Selected second team All-Conference as a sophomore. Lettered in basketball, track, and volleyball.
Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1988. Daughter of Steve and Illa Claussen. An athletic training major.
#7 Amanda Enochs,
Des Moines, Iowa
INF, B-R, 5-6, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of East High School. Named third team All-State, first team All-District, first team All-Conference, and was selected to the Iowa All-Star Team as a senior. Selected second team All-Conference during a junior campaign in which team won the state championship. Earned honorable mention All-State and first team All-Conference honors as a sophomore. A three-time state track meet qualifier. A part of East High 4x100m and 4x200m relays that finished sixth in their respective events during senior year. Qualified for the Drake Relays on two occasions.
Personal: Born May 18, 1989. Daugther of Rod and Brenda Evans. An athletic training major. Is a first degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
#12 Taylor Finch,
Grinnell, Iowa
OF, L-R, 5-6, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Grinnell High School. Coach was Jill Hulsing. Named first team All- State as a senior, third team All-State as a junior and was named special mention All-State as a
sophomore. Chosen first team All-Conference and first team All-District three times. A four-time state track meet participant. Lettered in basketball, track, and volleyball.
Personal: Born Mar. 24, 1989. Daughter of Jeff and Gina Finch. A sports administration major. Father Jeff played baseball at Simpson. A member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Art Society.
#21 Jessica Hamell,
Carlisle, Iowa
OF, R-R, 5-7, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Carlisle High School. Coach was Jim Flaws. Named honorable mention All-State as a junior and as a senior. Chosen first team All-Conference and first team All-District as
a junior and as a senior. Selected to the Senior All-Star team in 2007. A three-time state qualifier. Placed fifth in the 100m dash as a senior and sixth as a junior. Holds school records in the 100m and 4x100m relay. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Mar. 20, 1989. Daughter of Ron Hamell and Maria Parker. A marketing major.
#5 Allie Hock,
Lawrence, Kan.
C, R-R, 5-8, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Free State High School. Coach was Pam Pine. Named second team All-State and first team All-Conference as a junior and as a senior...Chosen second team All-
Conference. Lettered in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1988. Daughter of Michael Hock and Susan Hock. Undecided upon a major.
#9 Bryn Johnson,
Laurens, Iowa
P-1B, R-R, 5-9, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Laurens-Marathaon High School. Coaches were James Laughlin and Ashley Partlow. Named first team All-State as a sophomore, junior, and as a senior. Earned third team All-State honors as a freshman and special mention All-State as an eighth grader. Became the first eighth grader to throw a no-hitter at the state tournament. A threetime first team All-Conference and All-District selection. Selected Storm Lake Times and Storm Lake Pilot Tribune Player of the Year as a senior. Posted 100 career wins. Chosen first team All-Conference in volleyball on two occasions.
Personal: Born Dec. 28, 1988. Daughter of Rod and Anita Johnson. An English major.
#30 Kelsey Knutson,
St. Charles, Iowa
P-1B, R-R, 5-10, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of I-35 High School. Coach was Simpson assistant Tim Bogs. Named first team IGHSAU All-State, second team Des Moines Register All-State and Indianola Record Herald and Tribune Player of the Year as a senior after going 31-4 with a 0.85 ERA and 382 strikeouts. Hit .425 with seven home runs and 24 RBI's as a senior. Chosen first team All-Conference four times. Selected first team All-District three times. Ended career with 118 victories and 1,008 strikeouts. Earned second team All-State honors as a sophomore and as a junior. A four-time first-team All-Conference selection. Named Academic All-Conference in basketball, softball, and volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born June 1, 1989. Daughter of Bob and Marcia Knutson. A journalism major.
#15 Morgan Olson,
Ottumwa, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-4, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Ottumwa High School. Coach was Frank Huston. Named All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in basketball and cross country.
Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1989. Daughter of Wes and Julaine Olson. Undecided upon a major.
#28 Kiersten Ruff,
Council Bluffs, Iowa
2B-OF, R-R, 5-3, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Coach was Kelly Duffek. Chosen second team All-City as a junior and as a senior. Named honorable mention All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in cross country and golf. Earned All-Conference honors in golf. A member of the National Honors Society.
Personal: Born June 12, 1989. Daughter of Andy and LuAnn Ruff. A math major.
#2 Julie O'Neal,
West Des Moines, Iowa
C-1B, R-R, 5-7, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Valley High School. Coach was Tom Bakey. Named second team All-State as a senior as team won state championship. Played in 2007 Iowa Coaches Association All-Star Game. Chosen honorable mention All-State as a sophomore and as a junior. Selected first team All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. A second team All-Conference selection as a sophomore. Lettered in cross country. Marched in the 2004 Rose Bowl Parade as a member of the Valley Drumline.
Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1988. Daughter of Doug and Cathleen O'Neal. Has a double major of physical education and Spanish.
#41 Lydia Van Der Beek,
Des Moines, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-8, So.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Hoover High School. Coach was Randy Baker. An honorable mention All-Conference selection as a senior. Chosen Academic All-Conference three times. Lettered in volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 9, 1988. Daughter of Bruce and Becky Van Der Beek. An elementary education major.