RELEASE DATE: 5/13/03

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JACKLYN LASKOWSKI, JES RICKER AND NANCY QUINN NAMED TO NCAA DIVISION II MID-ATLANTIC ALL-REGIONAL HONORS

MANSFIELD – Mansfield University softball standouts Jacklyn Laskowski (Olyphant/Mid Valley), Jes Ricker (Shillington/Governor Mifflin) and Nancy Quinn (Merritt Island, FL/Merritt Island) have been named to NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic All-Regional honors by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

This season, Ricker was fifth in the PSAC in batting (.380), second in on-base percentage (.485) and fourth in slugging percentage (.639). In 108 at-bats, Ricker rapped out 41 hits including 10 doubles and five home runs. The leadoff hitter, Ricker drove in 17 runs while scoring 26 times. In addition, she ranked first in the PSAC in hit-by-pitch (9) and in sacrifice bunts (12). Ricker ranked in the top ten in the PSAC in nine different categories while starting ever game at third base.

A sophomore first baseman, Laskowski shattered the school record with a conference leading nine home runs during the season. In addition she ranked first in the PSAC in slugging percentage (.696) and first in RBI’s per game (1.06). In 102 at-bats, Laskowski belted out 31 hits including four doubles, a triple and nine home runs for a .304 batting average.

A freshman, Quinn earned All-PSAC honors as designated player. She was third the team in hitting with a .370 batting average. In 73 at-bats, Quinn rapped out 27 hits including a double and home run. She drove in 13 runs.

All three are now eligible for voting for NCAA II All-American honors.

The Mountaineers finished the season with a 20-18 overall record and runner-up in the ECAC Division II Championship Tournament.

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