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| Class:
Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Gladstone, Mich.
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| High School (College):
Gladstone (Saginaw Valley State)
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-3
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| Position:
Pitcher
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College: 2004-05: Played at Saginaw Valley State University . . . Started in five of 20 contests played in . . . Finished sixth among the Cardinals' batting average leaders at .263 with five base hits in 19 at bats . . . Collected one double while registering a .316 slugging percentage and a .333 on-base percentage . . . Made seven appearances in the pitcher's circle while compiling a 0-1 overall record with a 2.62 ERA . . . Had 10.2 innings pitched while striking out 10 batters . . . Suffered a 3-2 non-league loss to Harris-Stowe (Mo.) at the Florida Tournament in her only starting assignment of the season as she allowed eight hits and posted three strikeouts in 3.2 innings.
High School: Member of 2004 state championship team at Gladstone High School as a senior . . . Graduated in 2004 . . . Coached by Jerry Smith . . . Received all-state honorable mention honors in pitching during her junior season in 2003 while helping the Braves reach the state tourney's semifinal round . . . Captained team during both junior (2003) and senior (2004) seasons . . . Competed two seasons (2000-02 in basketball . . . A member of the National Honor Society and Natural Helpers . . . Served as the student council secretary . . . An honor roll student . . . Started on Gladstone Little League team (ages 15 & 16) which placed second in the world championships two straight years (2001-02).
Personal: Daughter of Dayna and Wendy Bruntjens . . . Born 1/9/86 in Gladstone, Mich. . . . Her father is a plant manager at Besse Forest Products Group while her mother is a hairstylist . . . Has an older sister . . . Interests include reading and movies . . . Pre-Pharmacy major.
On Deck With Bruntjens:
Why I chose Ferris State: Pharmacy and smaller campus
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: My teammates and solid program all-around
I can't live without: my family
Something unusual about me is: I taught myself sign language
When I step on the field I think: that I'm lucky that I'm still able to play
My friends tell me I: have a good attitude
My pregame ritual is: listen to music
The motto I live by is: take it one day at a time
If I could meet anyone in history, it would be: Johnny Cash
My advice to youngsters is: in order for others to have confidence in you, you have to have confidence in yourself first
My worst fear: not being able to achieve the goals I have set for myself in life
My role model is: my dad because he's a hard worker and has a good attitude about it
Favorite Music Group: Bon Jovi
What has been the most thrilling sports moment of your life?: Winning the state championship in high school
If I could change one thing about softball: not have the distance between the mound and home palte change (either 40 or 43 feet)
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