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   # 17 - Kristin Hollister
Kristin Hollister
Ferris State
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Newport, Mich.

High School (Junior College):
Airport (Macomb CC)

Bats/Throws:
Left/Right

Height:
5-2

Position:
Second Base/First Base

2005: A National Fastpitch Coaches Associaton (NFCA) Scholar-Athlete . . . Batted .250 with three total base hits in 12 at bats . . . Started in three of seven outings played in primarily at first base . . . Totaled two RBIs for the season while registering a 1.000 fielding percentage with 25 putouts and three assists . . . Hit safely in three consecutive contests (3/19-20) which included a solo roundtripper against St. Francis, Ill. (3/19) in the Lewis Tourney . . . Had a two-base hit and a stolen base versus New Haven (3/6) in the Florida Rebel Spring Tournament . . . Posted a RBI single in twinbill opener against Lake Superior State (4/2) and a pinch-hit RBI single at Wayne State (4/29) in second game . . . Totaled season-best nine putouts versus Lake Superior State (4/2) in game two of a doubleheader while racking up eight apiece against Lake Superior State (4/2) and versus Saginaw Valley State (4/3) in series' first game.

Junior College: 2002-04: Played two seasons (2002-04) at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich. . . . Coached by Sarah Rotta . . . Received all-district and region academic honors at MCC . . . Helped the Monarchs capture the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Western Conference Championship in 2004 after claiming the regional title the previous season . . . MCC was a state qualifier in consecutive seasons (2003-04) . . . Member of MCC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

High School: An All-State Academic Award winner at Airport High School in Carleton, Mich., both as a junior and senior . . . A 2002 graduate . . . Prepped by John Warren . . . Two-time (2001-02) all-region and all-district first-team selection . . . Voted team's Most Improved Player during junior campaign . . . Received academic all-region and all-district mention in her final two prep seasons . . . Active in Student Council and Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.).

Kristin Hollister Personal: Born 5/22/84 in Monroe, Mich. . . . Daughter of Andrew and Kay Hollister . . . Father works in drywall business while mother is a dental hygenist . . . Enjoys architecture, traveling and outdoor activities . . . Has two sisters and one brother . . . Worked for two years at Detroit's Ford Field . . . Nickname is "H" . . . FSU Letters: One . . . Majoring in product design engineering technology.

On Deck With Hollister:
Why I chose Ferris State: Has a good atmosphere academically and athletically. I enjoy the challenges which Ferris presents and hope to overcome all of them
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: The people involved in the program. The team chemistry and friendship are very important to a successful team
When I step on the field I think: work hard and get dirty!! Dive and never give up!
Advice to youngsters: Don't try to be older than you are
My friends tell me I'm: a good listener and a friend
What has been the most thrilling moment of your life outside of sports?: Seeing the Grand Canyon and sliding down a natural rock slide in Arizona
Something unusual about me is that: I'm the only girl in each of my five college classes
I can't live without: my friends and Taco Bell
If I could change one thing about softball: I would paint home plate a bright color so that it would be easier to see for both the players and umpires
My best non-athletic talent is: listening

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