May 2, 2008

4.2.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels were well represented in the post-season awards. Five Lady Evangels received post-season awards: Senior Heidi Steckbauer, Senior Holly Steckbauer, Junior Kasey Gardner, Freshman Alesha Calvery, and Freshman Somer Grimes.

Senior Heidi Steckbauer ended her career as a Lady Evangel receiving First-Team All-Region for the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Central Region. Steckbauer finished the season with a .237 batting average, and drove in 13 MACU runners.

Senior Holly Steckbauer completed her career grabbing NCCAA All-Region honors, like her sister. She hit .241 on the year, including team high two homeruns. Holly Steckbauer had 15 RBI's, which ranks second on the team.

Junior Kasey Gardner capped off an outstanding season by receiving All-Region honors and making the All-Sooner Athletic Conference Second Team. Gardner put together team highs in batting average (.294), RBI's (17), hits (42), slugging percentage (.357), on-base percentage (.344), and doubles (9). She also got it done defensively, posting a .960 fielding percentage as the Lady Evangels catcher.

Freshman Alesha Calvery had a tremendous first year in a MACU uniform. Calvery received NCCAA All-Region honors, while serving primarily as the designated hitter. Calvery's bat was potent in the Lady Evangels offense, contributing a .310 slugging percentage, two homeruns, and 10 RBI's.

Freshman Somer Grimes was a vital part of the MACU line-up, which led to a NCCAA All-Region selection. Grimes posted a .255 batting average, and hit a team high four triples on the year. She was also second on the team in on-base percentage with .295.

If you are interested in playing softball for MACU or would like more information about the softball program, contact Coach Jerald Lewis at 405-692-3285 or via email at jlewis@macu.edu.