IOWA LAKES SOFTBALL SIGNS NEW MEXICO STANDOUT

Iowa Lakes Community College Head Softball Coach Mike Bosch has announced the signing of Leslie Benavidez, utility player from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a National Junior College letter of intent.

Benavidez was a 2002 and 2003 All District selection as well as a 2002 and 2003 Academic All District selection.  While playing ASA with the Albuquerque SOL last summer Benavidez compiled a .407 batting average with 15 doubles, 7 triples and 1 home run while helping the SOL team reach the ASA Nationals.  She also had a .678 slugging percentage to go along with the 26 RBIs that she posted.

"Leslie is just a great athlete with speed and power," commented Coach Bosch.  "She has been asked to pitch for her high school team and has played nearly every other position for her travel ball club.  You can see her versatility being a strong asset for our team next season and we are very excited to have her in blue and gold."

Leslie is the daughter of Steve and Emily Benavidez and will be enrolled in the Arts and Science program in Estherville.

Leslie joins a Laker program that went 34-18 last season, has produced 5 All-Americans and is currently ranked #9 in the nation. 

For more information on Iowa Lakes softball contact Head Softball Coach Mike Bosch at 712-362-7997 or go to the Iowa Lakes website at www.iowalakes.edu.