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Coach's Profile

Name: Anne Catey, Head Coach

Softball Experience: Head varsity coach at Cumberland High School (since 2000); assistant to varsity in 1999; head coach at Cumberland Jr. High (since 1996); have played/coached for over 30 years.

Coaching Philosophy: Think and act positively! Players must believe in themselves and their abilities. One should never be satisfied with less than her best, as a player and/or as a coach. Expect the best effort from everyone involved - the coaches, the players, the managers, the umpires, and the fans. Fundamentals and details are crucial.

Varsity Career Record: 70-27 (Win %: 72%); Elite Eight (2002 - First time in the history of the school that any team sport - boys or girls - has reached the Elite Eight); Super Sectional Champions (2002); Sectional Champions (2002); Regional Champions (2002; 2000)

Junior High Career Record: 134-26 (Win %: 84%); IESA State Runner-up (1998); Elite Eight (2002, 1998); Sweet Sixteen (2002, 2001, 1998, 1996); Regional Champions (2002, 2001, 1998, 1996)

Professional Memberships: Illinois Coaches Association Softball Public Relations Chairman; National Fastpitch Coaches Association; IESA Softball Advisory Committe Member (1998-2001);

Awards Received: ICA Coach of the Year (2002, 2000); Decatur Herald and Review Coach of the Year (2002); 1^st inductee into the Mattoon Girls Softball Association Hall of Fame (1998);

Coach's Profile

Name: Dana Yocum, Assistant Coach
Softball Experience:

Player Profile

Name: L. Holsapple   #14
Grade: Senior
Positions Played: Catcher; 1^st base; 3^rd base
Varsity Experience: ****
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS: 4 JH: 3
Summer Team: Mattoon Pride 18U
Comments: "Looking forward to yet another great season!"
 
 

Player Profile

Name: J. Massey   #11
Grade: Senior
Positions Played:  2^nd base; 3^rd base; outfield
Varsity Experience: ****
Years in the Cumberland Program:HS: 4 JH: 2
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets
Comments on the Season: "Have Fun!"
 
 

Player Profile

Name: B. Yocum   #24
Grade: Senior
Positions Played: Shortstop; 3^rd base; right field
Varsity Experience: ****
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS: 4 JH: 3
Comments on the Season:
 
 

Player Profile

Name:  B. Morgan
Grade: Senior
Positions Played: Outfield
Varsity Experience: *
Years in the Cumberland Program:  HS:  2   JH:  3
 
 

Player Profile

Name: K. Dittamore   #12
Grade: Junior
Positions Played: outfield; 3^rd base
Varsity Experience:
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS: 3 JH: 2
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 16U
Comments on the Season: "I believe we will have a good season this year and will make it far."
 
 

Player Profile

Name: K. Fritts    #28
Grade: Junior
Positions Played: Pitcher; 3^rd base; short stop
Varsity Experience: **
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS: 3 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 16U
Comments on the Season: "We shall win!"
 
 

Player Profile

Name: A. Morgan #26
Grade: Junior
Positions Played:  1st base; Outfield
Varsity Experience:
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS: 3 JH: 2
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 16U
Comments on the Season:
 
 

Player Profile

Name: J. Shoot
Grade: Junior
Positions Played:  outfield, 2nd base
Varsity Experience:
Years in the Cumberland Program: HS:  1  JH:  0  (Transfer from Mattoon)
Comments on the Season:
 
 

Player Profile

Name: M. Titus   #16
Grade: Junior
Positions Played: Pitcher; shortstop; 3^rd base; outfield
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 3 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 16U
Comments on the Season: "We have a chance to go all the way!"
 
 

Player Profile
Name: C. Carlen   #2
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: 1st base; 2nd base; 3^rd base; outfield
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 3
Summer Team:N/A
Comments on the Season: "I am looking forward to a good season."

Player Profile

Name: T. Green   #40
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: 2nd base; outfield
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 16U (2002); Central IL Cobras 14U (2001)
Comments on the Season: "I would like to go to state this year and become a better player."

Player Profile

Name: M. Howard   #18
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: Outfield; 2nd, short stop
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets
Comments on the Season: "Softball is a great achievement for me. It's a great activity!"
 
 

Player Profile

Name: G. Miller   #17
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: Outfield
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 2
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets (2002)
Comments on the Season: "I want to work hard and see playing time."

Player Profile

Name: K.Nelson  #15
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: Catcher; outfield; 1st base; 2nd base
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets 14U
Comments on the Season:

Player Profile

Name: E. Rieck #21
Grade: Sophomore
Positions Played: Outfield; 1st; catcher
Varsity Experience:
Years in Cumberland Program: HS: 2 JH: 3
Summer Team: Cumberland Vets
Comments on the Season: "...a good season, a fun season, and a great experience."