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| Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Pierson, Mich.
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| High School:
Tri-County
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-2
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| Position:
Second Base/Outfield
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College: 2005: Has strong infield skills . . . Swings a strong bat . . . Could receive playing time at second base, shortstop and third base . . . Gutsy player.
High School: Honored as both the Big Rapids Pioneer and Greenville Daily News 2004 Player of the Year following her senior year at Tri-County High School in Howard City, Mich. . . . Coached by Al Cummings . . . A 2004 graduate . . . Led the Vikings to consecutive (2003-04) state tournament quarterfinal-round appearances . . . Received all-state accolades and team Most Valuable Player laurels as a senior . . . Batted .387 with a .987 fielding percentage in 2004 season while notching a school-record 25 pitching victories en route to a 27-6 overall mark . . . Played an integral role in TCHS defending its conference, district and regional championship titles in 2004 . . . Hit for a .392 average in 35 contests during her junior season as the Vikings posted a 27-8 record . . . Registered a .441 batting average in 32 outings as a sophomore while squad compiled a 31-4 ledger . . . Lettered four years in softball and twice in volleyball . . . Served on the school's Student Council for four years, including one as vice-president, and also was a two-year member of the French Club.
Personal: Daughter of Troy and Cindy Newton . . . Born 8/15/86 in Grand Rapids, Mich. . . . Father is a business owner and mother's occupation is a manager . . . Nickname is "Princess" and "Newt" . . . Dental hygiene major.
On Deck With Newton:
Why I chose Ferris State: Excellent dental hygiene program
The motto I live by: Live life to the fullest
The best advice I've ever received: Always work 110%
The most difficult aspect of playing softball is: the split-second decisions
One word that describes me: Goofy
If I had one wish, I would: take away poverty
When I step on the field I think: I'm going to have a great game
The best part of being a Ferris State Softball Player is: playing for Ferris State
My worst fear is: failing
What makes me laugh?: my friends
The best part about playing at the FSU Softball Field is: indoor plumbing
The best thing about Big Rapids is: Wal-Mart
What motivates me?: My parents
My best non-athletic talent is: dancing
My most prized possession is: my cellphone
If I could be on the cover of a magazine it would be: Rolling Stone
If I could bring anything from my hometown to Ferris State it would be: White's Bargain House
I'd like to switch plates for a day with: Kelly Ripa
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