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| Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Dowagiac, Mich.
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| High School:
Union
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-9
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| Position:
Catcher
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High School: A two-time (2004-05) all-state division 2 first-team honoree at Dowagiac High School under coach Mike Behnke . . . A 2005 graduate . . . Three-time All-Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference First-Team selection . . . Received all-regional and all-district laurels her last three prep seasons . . . Batted .402 with 45 base hits and 29 RBIs in 40 contests during her junior year . . . . Belted nine doubles, one triple, and two home runs while scoring 31 runs in junior season . . . Recorded a .362 batting average with 46 hits to go along with 32 RBIs and 36 runs scored in 41 outings as a sophomore en route to attaining team MVP honors . . . Tallied eight doubles, two triples, and three home runs in sophomore campaign . . . Three-year Varsity Club member and also served on Student Council for one year.
Personal: Daughter of Kirk Parish and Laura Chende . . . Born 4/14/87 in Dowagiac, Mich. . . . Father is employed as a receiving coordinator supervisor and her mother is a nursing staff coordinator . . . Has two younger brothers and a younger sister . . . Nickname is "Mandz" . . . Enjoys shopping, movies, relaxing, and weight training . . . Criminal Justice major.
On Deck With Parish:
Why I chose Ferris State: Criminal Justice program and great coaches
My role model is: my dad because he's been there every step of the way and has always believed in me
Favorite Music Group: I love Sarah McLachlan and Rascal Flatts
I can't live without: my family and my cell phone
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: Great program and everyone seems very welcoming so far
The motto I live by: follow your heart
My pregame ritual is: when I'm playing catch/warming up, I have to throw at least three pitches
What has been the most thrilling sports moment of your life?: Defeating rival and state champion Stevensville-Lakeshore in Districts and also winning regionals
My friends tell me I: always know how to make them laugh and I'm crazy sometimes
My advice to youngsters is: hard work always pays off
When I step on the field I think: 110%. Go big or go home! Play every game like it's your last
If I could change one thing about softball: You wouldn't have to wear cleats because everyone complains about how bad my feet smell when I take them off. I'm not allowed to take them off in the car.
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