SCF Softball Headlines
BRADENTON,Fla.- State College of Florida Softball's starting left fielder, Kat Gavern, has accepted a scholarship to Coastal Georgia College. Gavern (Orlando, FL) spent two years at SCF where she excelled in several different roles. In her sophomore year, she added 13 RBI, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 4 stolen bases, and scored 19 times to the offensive attack. Gavern was a defensive star as well making 46 plays and gunning out 5 runners from left field earning her Suncoast Conference Second Team honors. Kat Gavern was a unsung hero for the Manatees in both 2011 and 2012 seasons. Her efforts helped SCF become 2012 Suncoast Conference Champions and brought home the Region 8b Championship. She was part of the second softball team in school history to have a NJCAA National Tournament appearance. She was a catalyst at the NJCAA National Tournament for the #5 seed Manatees. She hit safely in all 4 games and had go ahead RBIs in 3 of the 4 contests. In game one, she had an RBI single and scored a run for the Manatees. Against Pima College, she was 2-for-3 with an RBI double in the 4th to take help SCF take the lead. She hit again in game three versus Gordon College and scored again herself. In the final game of the season, Gavern hit an RBI double to take the lead against Wallace State in the second inning. Out of the 13 runs SCF scored at Nationals, Gavern knocked in 3 and scored twice.
BRADENTON, Fla.- State College of Florida Softball's successful season continues with another scholarship opportunity. Gianni Artidiello (Miami,FL) has signed with Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. Artidiello transferred to SCF from Nova Southeastern for the 2011-12 school year. She started second base in all 63 games for the Manatees. In the 2012 season, Artidiello had 55 hits, 8 doubles, two triples, 14 RBI, and 10 stolen bases for the Manatees. She was the lead-off hitter throughout the conference season, state tournament, and NJCAA National Tournament. Gianni earned FCSAA Suncoast All-Conference First Team honors and FCSAA Gulf District All-Tournament honors. Her leadership at the plate and on the field helped the Manatees become Suncoast Conference and Region 8b Champions. She shined through the NJCAA National Tournament in St. George, Utah which is only the 2nd appearance in SCF Softball history. Artidiello graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in May 2012 and will pursue her degree in science at Florida Southern along side SCF hurler, Chelsea Oglevie. They will play for hall of fame head coach, Chris Bellotto, in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference.
BRADENTON, Fla.- State College of Florida Softball standout, Dani Wayt, has committed to play at the University of South Florida. Dani Wayt transferred to SCF, started at short stop in all 63 games and accumulated a .943 fielding percentage. During the 2012 season, she compiled a .344 batting average, 42 RBI, 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs and scored 28 times for the Manatees. Wayt led the team in average, RBI, doubles, singles and total at bats. She was FCSAA Suncoast All-Conference First Team, FCSAA All-State 2nd team, and Gulf District All-Tournament Team at the FCSAA/NJCAA Region 8 tournament. Wayt was essential to the success of the 2012 squad. Her efforts helped the Manatees to a (50-13) season, Suncoast Conference Championship, Region 8B - Gulf District Championship, and NJCAA National Tournament appearance. The tournament appearance was only the 2nd time in school history for the softball program. Dani Wayt's final at bat as a Manatee was a 2 out, bottom of the 7th solo home run against Wallace State to allow SCF to go extra innings at the NJCAA National Tournament. She graduated in May 2012 with her Associate of Arts Degree from SCF. Dani joins SCF Softball alumna, Stephanie Juergens, as the second Manatee to become a USF Bull in two consecutive years.
BRADENTON,Fla- SCF Softball's Angie Dascoli has signed with NCAA Division I Kennesaw State University. The sophomore catcher was a standout player for two years with SCF. Dascoli was two-time Suncoast All-Conference First team selection, 2011 All-State Second Team, and 2012 All-State First Team. She was selected to the FCSAA State Tournament All-District Team and FCSAA All-Tournament Team. As a freshman, she was SCF Rookie of the Year hitting .354 with 3 HR, 14 doubles, and 31 RBIs. In her sophomore season, she was Team MVP starting in 59 games for the Manatees. Dascoli smashed 5 triples, 3 home runs, scored 34 times, and added 34 RBIs. She was a captain who helped lead this year's squad to a Conference Championship, Region 8b Championship and the 2nd National Tournament appearance in school history.
BRADENTON,Fla- The State College of Florida landed five student-athletes on the National Junior College Athletic Association's Athletes of Distinction list. Sarah Geraldson (Volleyball) earned a 4.0 GPA during her two years at SCF and the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence. Softball's Chelsea Oglevie earned the Superior Academic Achievement award with a 3.9 GPA throughout her career. Tyler Rocklein (Baseball/3.7 GPA), Jeff Dally (Baseball/3.6 GPA), and Tori Overmyer (Volleyball/3.63 GPA) all earned Exemplary Academic Achievement honors.
BRADENTON,FL- Freshman ace, Paige Mathews, adds another honor to her stellar season. Paige was named to the 2012 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American team. Mathews is also a 2012 National Junior College Athletic Association 1st Team All-American. Only 16 players are named to this national team. Mathews finished the season with a record of 29-5, 0.77 ERA, 293 strikeouts, 218.67 innings, and added three saves. In addition to All-American she was also named Suncoast 1st team All-Conference, Suncoast Conference Pitcher of the Year, FCSAA 1st Team All-State, FCSAA Pitcher of the Year, All-Gulf District Tournament Team, FCSAA All-State Tournament Team, FCSAA All-State Tournament MVP, NJCAA All- Tournament Team, NJCAA All-American 1st Team, and South Region 1st team NFCA All-Region.
BRADENTON,FL- Freshman standout pitcher, Paige Mathews, was named 2012 National Junior College Athletic Association 1st Team All-American. Only 16 players are named to this national team. Mathews finished the season with a record of 29-5, 0.77 ERA, 293 strikeouts, 218.67 innings, and added three saves. In addition to All-American she was also named Suncoast 1st team All-Conference, Suncoast Conference Pitcher of the Year, FCSAA 1st Team All-State, FCSAA Pitcher of the Year, All-Gulf District Tournament Team, FCSAA All-State Tournament Team, FCSAA All-State Tournament MVP, NJCAA All- Tournament Team, and South Region 1st team NFCA All-Region. See complete list at: http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=28&divid=1&slid=14
ST. GEORGE, UTAH- SCF Softball's Paige Mathews was named to the NJCAA National Tournament All-Tournament team. The freshman hurler appeared three of the four games for the Manatees. She had two wins and came in during the extra inning loss to Wallace State. In game one, Mathews had a 7 inning shut out with 9 Ks. Against Gordon College, she added 11 strikeouts and gave up two earned runs. In the elimination game against Wallace State (finished 3rd) Paige came in relief of Chelsea Oglevie and had an additional five Ks in 5 and 2/3 innings. Mathews finished with a 29-5 record, 0.77 ERA, 293 strikeouts in 218.67 innings of work. She was also named Suncoast Conference 1st-Team, FCSAA All-State First Team, Suncoast Conference Pitcher of the Year, FCSAA State Pitcher of the Year, FCSAA/Region 8 All-Tournament Team, FCSAA/Region 8 All-Gulf District Team, FCSAA/Region 8 Tournament MVP, and NJCAA All-Tournament Team.
State College of Florida played its opening round softball game at the Junior College World Series like it has done for most of the 2012 season. The Manatees used timely hitting and strong pitching in a 3-0 victory over Temple (Texas) College in St. George, Utah, on Thursday. Paige Mathews escaped two early inning jams, before SCF's bats awoke to provide the freshman flamethrower all the support she would need. Mathews finished with nine strikeouts against four walks and five hits in the shutout. Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/05/18/4043442/state-college-of-florida-earns.html#storylink=cpy
BRADENTON -- Ashley Burney said she hated softball when she first took the sport up. Makes sense, since she was coming from the sport of baseball where she more than held her own until she was about 14 years old. But Burney's ability on a softball field is what made her a standout in the small town of Palatka. After a slow start to the season, Burney has become an integral offensive weapon for the State College of Florida Manatees. Her state tournament performance alone aided a deep SCF pitching staff and enabled the Manatees to punch their first national tournament appearance since 2005, just the second in program history. Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/05/16/4040442/state-college-of-floridas-ashley.html#storylink=cpy
BRADENTON -- Trust is of the utmost importance when dealing with a softball pitcher and catcher's relationship. It also is necessary to have that trust between a head coach and a catcher, too. At State College of Florida, the Manatees possess a catcher that calls all the pitches that the deep rotation possesses with supreme command. It's worked so well that SCF is enjoying its first trip to the JUCO World Series since 2005, when the event was held in Clermont. Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/05/17/4041946/state-college-of-floridas-angie.html#storylink=cpy
BRADENTON -- Meredith Headings' enthusiasm and recruiting style are what makes her a top softball coach. But her positive attitude is what separates her from most. And that comes from a collegiate playing career where she holds the career home-run record at State College of Florida, and the single-season mark as well. Headings played at SCF, then called Manatee Community College in 2000 and 2001. She never had a chance to go to the national tournament. Until now. Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/05/15/4039044/state-college-of-floridas-meredith.html#storylink=cpy
Bradenton Herald's Jason Dill interviews all 24 of the SCF Softball players who are headed to the NJCAA National Tournament in St. George, UT
ST. GEORGE, UTAH- The SCF Softball team finished 7th out of 16 teams at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. The Manatees had a strong showing with two wins and two extra inning, one run losses. SCF was seeded 5th at the tournament.
