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| Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
LaSalle, Mich.
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| High School:
Airport
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-5
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| Position:
Pitcher
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College: 2004: Talented power pitcher . . . Possesses a good fastball and has the potential to help get program to next level . . . Shows a lot of speed and movement on her pitches . . . Will only improve with experience and increased time in the circle.
High School: A 2003 graduate of Airport High School in Carleton, Mich. . . . Coached by John Warren . . . Achieved all-state, all-region and all-district honors during senior year while posting a 21-6 pitching mark with a 0.43 ERA and a career-best 231 strikeouts in 179 innings . . . Hurled career-high 15 shutouts and allowed only 29 runs, including 11 earned runs as a senior . . . Twice (2002-03) selected the Huron League Division III's Most Valuable Player and garnered all-conference first-team laurels last three varsity seasons (2001-03) . . . Pitched the Jets to their third straight league championship in 2003 . . . Chosen both the Monroe Guardian's and Monroe Evening News' Player of the Year in final prep season while also being named to the Monroe County All-Star squad . . . Participated in the 2003 Michigan Division II All-State contest . . . Compiled a 19-6 record in junior year with a 0.70 ERA, 180 strikeouts and nine shutouts in 169.1 innings pitched en route to garnering all-region and all-district plaudits . . . Produced a 21-5 mark and a 0.98 ERA as a sophomore in 2001 while striking out 138 batters and totaling nine shutouts in 171 innings . . . Earned all-district and state all-region accolades in sophomore season . . . Played basketball as a freshman . . . Four-year member of the Michigan Generals in summer softball league play.
Personal: Daughter of Larry and Kathy Thiede . . . Born 4/24/85 in Wyandotte, Mich. . . . Her father is director of sales at MicroMax, Inc., while mother is a registered nurse . . . Youngest of three daughters . . . Second oldest sister, Amy, was a pitcher (2000-03) at Wayne State . . . Nicknames are "Thiedo" and "Britney" . . . Criminal justice major.
The Thiede Profile:
Why I chose Ferris State: Their outstanding criminal justice program and to play softball
When I step on the field I think: win the war with the batter in front of me
My pregame ritual is: super glue, stretch and get warmed up. After that, think "dominate"
The motto I live by: Champions aren't made in the gyms but from something deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision and most of all - Heart
My friends always tell me I: always make them laugh and put them in a good mood
I can't live without: my rosin, super glue and girl accessories
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: I love playing with such talented athletes and when we play together, we have a strong bond with each other and the coaches
My role model is: United States Olympic pitcher Lisa Fernandez. Most people believe pitchers should be taller and she's only 5'6" (which is my height) and is one of the world's most dominating pitchers
My advice to youngsters is: The Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything . . . it's your mind you have to convince. Always make your weaknesses your strengths and your strengths stronger!
What has been the most thrilling sports moment in your life?: My sophomore year in high school when we defeated our district rivals Trenton High School 2-1 in 13 1/2 innings and also when I was named to the all-state team as a senior
My best non-athletic talent is: acting and writing poems
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