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Carissa Quider
Ferris State
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Gladwin, Mich.

High School:
Pinconning

Bats/Throws:
Right/Right

Height:
5-4

Position:
Pitcher

College: 2005: Has earned a solid spot in pitching rotation . . . Has continued to improve pitch command . . . Displays movement and varying speeds on her pitches to keep hitters off balance . . . Contains a good repertoire of pitches . . . Has demonstrated a passionate attitude toward contributing this campaign.

2004: Compiled a 6-6 record with a 2.43 ERA in 69.0 innings pitched . . . Started in 13 of 17 appearances . . . Received GLIAC All-Academic Team accolades . . . FSU Dean's Academic Award honoree . . . Claimed first win of the campaign vs. Aquinas (3/31) . . . Scattered eight hits in nine and two-thirds innings of relief to garner victory in league doubleheader's second game at Saginaw Valley State (4/6) . . . Allowed five hits in going the distance at Findlay (4/4) in a 10-1 six-inning victory . . . Shut out Tiffin (4/23) on a seven-hitter in as many innings thrown . . . Recorded a season-best two strikeouts on as many occasions -- vs. St. Joseph's, Ind. (3/27) at Great Lakes Region Showdown and against Calvin (4/27) in season-finale twinbill . . . Went 3-3 with a 2.08 ERA in seven conference outings . . . Registered a single against Merrimack (3/11) at the Florida Rebel Spring Tournament for first career hit.

2003: Made 13 appearances mostly in relief and was 2-1 with a 2.44 ERA . . . A National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar-Athlete . . . Started in three games . . . Pitched Ferris to a six-inning 12-5 victory over Charleston (3/2) at Catawba Invitational on a six-hitter in collegiate debut . . . Tossed a five-hitter at Calvin (4/14) in the opener to gain the decision in starting assignment . . . Picked up the win in relief at Mercyhurst (4/26) by striking out two and scattering two hits in three-plus innings . . . Struck out season-high four batters at Wayne State (4/19) . . . Gave up one hit in four innings vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (3/8) at Saint Leo (Fla.) Invitational . . . Posted a 1.62 ERA in final three season appearances, allowing only two earned runs, 11 hits, one walk and striking out seven in 8.2 innings pitched . . . Had season-best two at-bats vs. Northern Kentucky (3/10) at Florida Rebel Spring Tourney.

High School: A 2002 graduate of Pinconning High School . . . Coached by Dale Billingsley . . . Previously played at Gladwin prior to junior year . . . Three-time team Most Valuable Player . . . Received first-team all-conference, all-district, all-region and all-state honors as a senior . . . Garnered honorable mention all-state recognition as a sophomore . . . Held team captain role . . . Registered a .445 batting average with 57 hits, 21 RBI and five doubles in 37 games during the 2002 campaign . . . Recorded a 22-1 pitching mark while allowing only 58 hits in 23 appearances as a senior . . . Led team in batting average all four seasons . . . Posted a 72-26 career pitching record . . . Competed in basketball . . . Active in student council . . . National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Chris and Robin Quider . . . Born 12/3/83 in Midland, Mich. . . . Hobbies include shopping, dancing and working out . . . Her father is a contractor . . . One of three children (older sister and brother) . . . Nicknames are "Q" and "Q-Bee" . . . FSU Letters: Two . . . Majoring in recreation leadership and management.

On Deck With Quider:
Why I chose Ferris State: To play softball, create close relationships with others and to get a good education which I can carry with me for the rest of my life
My pregame ritual is: analyzing the game while drinking a diet coke and listening to pump up music
The motto I live by: Live in the moment
When I step on the field I think: we are unstoppable!
Something unusual about me is that: I love working out everyday even if it's not for softball and having to watch Days Of Our Lives (soap opera) everyday
My best non-athletic talent is: having fun with anyone and not even doing anything. I just like to joke and laugh
I can't live without: my family and friends
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: Making 18 close friends and learning something new everyday
What has been the most thrilling sports moment of your life?: My junior year in high school when we went to state finals. It was a great feeling even though we finished runners up
My friends tell me I'm: a bit ditzy at times and that I talk on the phone too much
My role model is: my parents because no matter what they're here for me and both work harder than anyone I've met in my life

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