IOWA LAKES SOFTBALL SIGNS PAIR OF OUTFIELDERS FOR ‘06

Iowa Lakes Community College Head Softball Coach Mike Bosch has announced the signing of outfielders Nancy Hilbers of Cedar Rapids and Ashley Souphimdara. of Brandon, S.D., to NJCAA national letters of intent.

Hilbers was the starting centerfielder on Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s state runner up team last season which compiled a 50-3 record. She was a special mention all state selection, honorable mention all conference, and a 2nd team Cedar Rapids All-Metro selection last season. Hilbers batted .338 for the J’Hawks and has helped them to an amazing 102-4 record over the last two seasons.

Hilbers is the daughter of Bryan and Susan and intends to pursue a career in mathematics.

Souphimdara has been on a number of travel ball teams as well as the Brandon Valley High School team. As a part of the summer travel team of the Stingers, she has played in numerous national tournaments qualifiers and the South Dakota state tournament.

Souphimdara is the daughter of Carol Souphimdara of Brandon and intends to pursue a career in fitness training.

“Both are very solid players that will greatly enhance our program next year,” commented Coach Bosch. “They are very different, but they both have attributes that make them very valuable on the field. Hilbers with her experience and overall ability and Souphimdara with her speed and slapping* ability make our outfield stronger.”

The two join a Laker program that went 45-17 last season and finished as Region XI runner up. For more information about Iowa Lakes softball, contact Head Softball Coach Mike Bosch at 712-362-7997 or go to the Iowa Lakes Web site at www.iowalakes.edu.