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Softball Press Releases

(3/27) The Cardinals grab a pair of MCCAC Conference wins over Forest Park behind a red hot offense.  MAC was on fire in the first game, earning an 11-3 win in an offensive explosion.  Kayla Ruess earned another win on the hill, and several offensive stars emerged, including: Kayla Usher (2 hits and 2 RBIs,) Jessie Bartlett (2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBIs,) and Amy Algier (2 hits and 3 RBIs).  MAC continued to pound out hits in game two, earning a sweep with the 10-6 win.  Robyn Pashia earned the win, while Jessie Bartlet (2 hits, 1 run, 2 RBIs,) Amy Allgier (2 hits, 2 runs, 1 RBI, & 2 doubles,) Emily Blumenthal (2 hits, 2 runs, 3 RBIs, 1 double,) and Jordan Freese (3 hits & 2 runs) provided the offense.

(3/24) Mineral Area College sweeps East Central College in MCCAC double-header.  The Cardinals move to 12-11 (3-1 MCCAC) with the win over the visiting Falcons.  MAC outscored ECC 8-0 in the first game as Kayla Ruess had a complete game, 4 hit, shut-out, compiling 6 strikeouts.  The offense was provided by Jessie Bartlett with 2 hits, a double, and an RBI, Kelly Kruse, with 2 hits, a double, and an RBI, and Marilyn Oquendo, with a HR, and 3 runs scored.  The Cards added more offense in the second game, winning 11-7.  Ashley Sauer earned the win and Jackie Higdon notched the save. Offense was provided by Amy Allgier (2 hits, double, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored), Hannah Hummel (2 hits, 3 runs scored), Kelly Kruse (1 hit, 3 RBI), Marilyn Oquendo (HR, 2RBI), and Devin Pope (HR).

(3/23) Cardinals split a set with Lions, hovering around the .500 mark.  Mineral Area College earned a 3-0 win over Lindenwood University JV.  Kayla Ruess earned another win on the hill with a complete game 3 hit shutout and helped her cause with 3 hits, a run, and an RBI.  Jessica Bartlett added 2 hits, and an RBI, Amy Allgier had 2 hits, and an RBI. The Cards offense struggled in game 2 and only scored a single run in a 9-1 loss.  Robyn Pashia took the loss, while Usher, Bartlett and Marilyn Oquendo each had two hits to pace the offense and Jordan Freese added a triple and run scored.

(3/19) Mineral Area College earns a split at Sothwestern Illinois College.  The pair of games could have been considered offensive explosions, with MAC making a bang in the first game, winning 15-6.  Kayla Ruess earned another win, and the offense was powered by Kelly Kruse (2 run homer in the 2nd,) Amy Allgier (3 hits, 3 runs and 3 RBIs,) Marilyn Oquendo (3 hits, 2 runs,) and Robyn Pashia (3 RBIs).  The BlueStorm brought the thunder in game 2, raining down 18 runs in an 18-10 win.  Kayla Ruess took the loss, while Danielle Kaempfe (4 hits, 2 triples and 2 RBIs) and Amy Allgier (2 hits and 2 runs) provided the offense.

(3/18) Cardinals sweep a pair with two wins over Bearcats at Farmington Sports Complex.  MAC ran away with a 9-1 win over McKendree JV in 6 innings behind a strong pitching performance from Kayla Ruess.  Ruess notched a complete game only allowing 1 earned run and 3 hits.  The offense was provided by Jessie Bartlett with 2 hits, a home run, and 3 RBIs; Hannah Hummel added 2 hits, a home run and 2 RBIs, and Marilyn Oquendo smacked 3 hits.  The Cards grabbed an 8-7 win in the second game.  Robyn Pachia earned the win and Kayla Ruess stepped back on the hill to earn the save. Jessie Bartlett and Danille Kaempfe each had 3 hits, while Marilyn Oquendo and Hannah Hummel added 2 hits each.

(3/17) Mineral Area shows little offense and drops a pair to Kirkwood (IA) CC.  The Cards were limited to 2 runs in a 10-2 loss to visiting Kirkwood.  Amy Allgier provided all the offense with a 2-run homer, while Kayla Ruess took the loss on the hill.  The offense didn't respond in game two, as MAC was shut-out 8-0.  Jackie Higdon didn't get any run support on the mound as she was saddled with the loss.

(3/9) Mineral Area College splits MCCAC Conference opener with Meramec in St. Louis.  The Cardinals took Game 1 by a score of 4-1 with Kayla Ruess earning the win on the hill and Jackie Higdonearning the save. Devin Pope smacked a 3-run home run in 2nd to provide the offense for the Cards.  In Game 2 Meramec out-slugged MAC 9-2.  Pashia was saddled with the loss and Hannah Hummel was the offensive star with 2 hits, a run, and an RBI.

(3/8) Cardinals fly by Eagles to win a pair in the battle of the birds.  Mineral Area College earned win number three and four on the season by sweeping Central Methodist University JV.  MAC won game 1 by the score of 11-5 as Kayla Ruess earned the win.  The offense was provided by Jessie Bartlett with 3 hits, 2 home runs and 5 RBIs.  Kayla Usher was impressive on the mound and with the stick, helping her cause with 3 hits and 2 runs scored.  Marilyn Oquendo, Amy Allgier and Kelly Kruse all had two hits.  The Cards squeeked out a 5-4 win in game #2 as Jackie Higdon earned the win.  Amy Allgier had 2 hits, a double and home run, and added 2 RBIs Marilyn Oquendo added 3 hits, a run and an RBI, while Jessie Bartlett had 2 hits, a run and an RBI.

(3/6) Mineral Area College sweeps a pair from Missouri Valley JV.  The Cardinals grabbed a 7-1 decision in the opener.  Kayla Ruess earned the win for MAC, while offensive stars were Marilyn Oquendo with 3 hits & 2 RBIs, Jessie Bartlett 2 hits & 3 RBIs, and Hannah Hummell with 2 hits & 2 RBIs. The Cards hammered Missouri Valley in Game 2 by the score of 21-4.  Robyn Pashia earned her first win of the season while Kayla Usher had 3 hits & 3 runs.  MAC Home Runs (5): Marilyn Oquendo, Jessie Bartlett, Hannah Hummel, Amy Allgier, Kelly Kruse.

(2/28) Cardinals drop three in Early Bird Tournament at Evangel University.  St. Charles CC squeeked past MAC by the score of 11 to 10.  Higdon took the loss, while Kayla Usher and Kelly Kruse both had three hits and Jessie Bartlett had two hits and two runs scored.  Cottey slipped past MAC 4-0 in game two of the tournament.  Higdon dropped her second decision and Hannah Hummel scratched out the only hit for the Cards.  The final game was played in 20 degree weather and turned out poorly as Pratt County (KS) defeated MAC 14-0.  LP-Ruess, Hannah Hummel and Robyn Pashia each had one hit.

(2/26) Cardinals drop both games of their season opener to Kaskaskia at Farmington Sports Complex.  The Cardinals got off to a rocky start to begin the softball program at MAC by falling to Kaskaskia in both games by the scores of 9-8 and 16-7. Mineral Area College had a good day swinging the bats with performances from Jessica Bartlett, Amy Allgier, and Emily Blumenthal. Bartlett was 2-6 with 2 HR's, 4 RBI's and a stolen base. Allgier was 4-7 with 2 RBI's, a double and a stolen base. Blumenthal was 4-7 with 2 RBI's and a double.

(10/31)  Mineral Area Releases Softball Schedule.  Dave Guemmer and the Mineral Area College Softball team announce 2009 Softball schedule.  Mineral Area is slated to open the season at the Evangel University Tournament in Springfield, MO on Feb. 27 & 28.  The Cards will play Missouri Valley University in their home opener at 2:00pm, on March 5.  Click the Schedule link above to see the entire Cardinals Softball schedule.

(6/16)  MAC Cardinals Softball announces ten signees for the 2008 season.  Coach Dave Guemmer and Stan Walden hit the recruiting trail after the addition of Women's Softball this past spring.  The first ten signings include: Kayla Usher (Park Hills Central), Emily Blumenthal (Ste. Genevieve), Amy Hendrix (Fredericktown), Julie Maloney (Poplar Bluff), Kayla Boyer (DeSoto), Jordan Freese (Crystal City), Danielle Kaempfe (South Iron), Devin Pope (Farmington), Kayla Reuss (Festus) and Hannah Hummel (Festus).  "I expect to recruit around 16 total players this first year," added Coach Guemmer.  "My number one expectation is to bring in quality student-athletes.  We expect to be successful in the classroom as well as on the field." 

(6/7)  Dave Guemmer takes the reigns as the Head Women's Softball Coach at Mineral Area College. Women's Softball will join Men's Golf on the Athletic scene at MAC in 2008.  Coach Guemmer brings a decade of coaching experience with him to his new post, spending the past 9 years with the DeSoto High School Softball program.  He was named the "KTTJ Coach of the Year" in 2006 & 2007. He hopes that he can bring the winning ways from his local high school program to the college level.  The Dragons won District Championships in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007, advancing to the Missouri State Championship Semi-Finals in 2006.  "Softball has finally become very competitive in the southern Jefferson County and St. Francios County areas.  The addition of the softball team allows us to bring quality student-athletes to MAC and allow them an opportunity to play softball close to home," commented Coach Guemmer.