Courtney Mahan Class: Sophomore Hometown: Latham, N.Y. High School: Catholic Central Height: 5-6 Position: OF B/T: R/R

GENERAL - Strong hitter who led off for her varsity squad all four years in high school...Brings great versatility to the team and adds depth at all outfield positions.

AS A FRESHMAN - Played through injury to start eight of 12 games she played in...Earned three walks and had one RBI...Committed no errors.

BEFORE SIENA - A utility player who saw action as a shortstop, catcher, and centerfielder in high school...Was named "Freshman Sensation" by the Troy Record...Named to the Capital District Times Union All-Area Softball Second Team as a freshman...Made Second Team honorable mention as a sophomore utility player...Made Second Team as a centerfielder junior year...Garnered accolades as an All-Conference Big Ten All Star her freshman, sophomore and junior years...Finished junior season batting .491.

PARKS ON MAHAN - "Courtney injured her knee early in our season last year and never quite returned to full strength. She continues to improve every day, and we expect her to work her way back into the lineup this spring. Courtney has worked extremely hard, and is starting to see some success at hitting the ball to right field."