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Three Set to Join Utah Softball
11/15/2006 12:00 AM | Softball
Nov. 15, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY -- University of Utah softball head coach Angie Jacobs has announced the signing of three student-athletes to national letters-of-intent this afternoon. This is Jacobs' first class as Utah's head coach.
Joining the Utah softball family for the 2007-08 season are pitcher Brittany Parker (Murray, Utah/Murray HS), infielder Sara Smith (Northridge, Calif./ Los Angeles Baptist HS), and infielder Laura Dahlberg (Peoria, Ariz./Cactus HS).
"I am very excited about this recruiting class, my first here at Utah," remarked Jacobs. "I feel Britt is the best pitcher in the state of Utah. In addition to Britt, I think we added versatility, power and speed with Sara and Laura."
Below is a thumbnail sketch of the three newest Utes:
Brittany Parker
Murray, Utah/Murray HS
Right-handed Pitcher
Coach: Lisa Parker
Jacobs on Parker: "Brittany is a young, but very mature pitcher. We feel that Britt is the best pitcher coming out of Utah this year. She has such a great understanding and command of her pitches. Britt is a real competitor in the circle but can also play the outfield. We look for Britt to develop into an exceptional pitcher in the next few years."
Plays club softball for Utah Express coached by Bill Grilz and SoCal Pumas coached by John Nourse ... three-time first team all-state (2004-06) ... team was the 2005 4A Utah State Champs and 2006 4A state runner-up ... named the 2005 Utah State Tournament MVP and MVP of 2005 all-state team ... daughter of Mark and Lisa Parker.
Sara Smith
Northridge, Calif./Los Angeles Baptist HS
Right-handed Catcher/1B
Coach: Clarissa Millsap
Jacobs on Smith: "Sara does a great job of handling pitchers and calling her own game. She has such a great feel for the game, which you don't see that much of anymore with catchers coming right out of high school. Sara also can play first base and the outfield. She is a tremendous athlete and we are looking forward to watching her develop into one of the top catchers in the country."
Plays club softball for California Jets, coached by Clarissa Millsap ... club team took 17th at ASA Gold Nationals in 2006 ... 2006 and 2004 LA Baptist CIF semifinalist and Olympic League champs ... first team All-CIF and Olympic League in 2004 ... MVP of Olympic League ... Honor Roll the last three years (2004-06) ... daughter of Kevin and Marianne Smith.
Laura Dahlberg
Peoria, Ariz./Cactus HS
Right-handed SS/OF
Coach: Jeff Griffith
Jacobs on Dahlberg: "Laura is a strong fielder with a gun for an arm. We look for Laura to compete for a starting position at shortstop next year but also for some playing time in the outfield. Laura plays with such a passion for the game, it will be exciting to watch her compete and challenge her teammates here at the U."
Plays club softball for Arizona Outlaws coached by Chris Bejarano ... high school team won 2004 and 2006 state championships ... 2004 NFCA/USA Today High School poll ranked Cactus HS No. 2 in the country ... 2006 NFCA/USA Today High School National Champs ... first team all-state in 2006 ... member of National Honor Society ... daughter of Marc and Peggy Dahlberg.
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