UWBadgers.com chronicled Wisconsin's 3-1 loss against Ohio State on Nov. 2, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found below:
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UWBadgers.com chronicled Wisconsin's 4-2 loss against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found below:
She was a member of the state champion team in 2010 and her high school team ranked fifth in the nation her junior year. The righty batter was named to the Wisconsin All-Star team as well as Team Wisconsin after graduation and went on to win the state championship.
She was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and her volleyball team won the state championship her junior year and placed second during her sophomore year. Ashley was a high school teammate of Maria Van Abel. Her major is business/accounting.
We took a little time for some Q&A with Ashley:
Q: Who or what got you started in softball?
A: My parents got me involved in softball when I was really young, because I would always play softball in my backyard with my brothers.
Q: At what age did you start playing softball?
A: 10
Q: If you didn't play softball, which sport would you play?
A: Volleyball
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Professional athlete
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Benchwarmers
Q: Who is your favorite athlete/athletic team?
A: Donald Drive/Green Bay Packers
Q: Describe your dream vacation
A: Mexico with my family and cousins.
Q: What is your favorite sports/softball memory?
A: Winning the Super World Series when I was 12 years old.
Q: Do you have any pump up or pre-game music or rituals?
A: Everyone stands in a circle and they each get a chance to do a dance move.
Q: What is the best part of playing softball at Wisconsin?
A: It is a great experience overall and I love the team.
Q: Where is your favorite spot on campus?
A: Camp Randall
Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Chocolate chip cookie dough
Q: What is your favorite Crayola crayon color?
A: Pacific blue
Q: What TV show do you wish you could be in?
A: Friends, because they always look like they are having fun and they are hilarious.
Q: If you could be any person for a day, who would you be?
A: Aaron Rodgers, because it would be amazing to be that talented, and he is a great role model.
Q: If you were stranded on an island and could only have three items with you, what would they be?
A: Matches, a tent and a laptop.
Meet freshman Badger Caitlyn Warren! She is from Naperville, Ill., and attended Naperville North high school. The outfielder was a four-year letterwinner and earned academic all-conference all four years. She was named all-city team her freshman, sophomore and junior year. Her sophomore and junior year she was named Daily Herald all-area honorable mention. The righty batter was named honorable mention all-state as well as DVS all-conference sophomore, junior and senior year.
The Naperville North Huskies won the regional championship during her senior year. She also earned the school record for most walks in a season and made all-area second team during her senior year. Throughout high school she volunteered for S.S. Peter and Paul Religious Education.
Her parents are Tim and Lisa Warren. She has one older brother, Alex, one younger brother, Jared, and two younger sisters, Kelsey and Chloe. She enjoys playing with her dogs. Her major is currently undecided.
We took a little time for some Q&A with Caitlyn:
Q: Who or what got you started in softball?
A: My brothers played baseball and I wanted to be like them, so my mom took me to a tryout for the Naperville Diamonds.
Q: At what age did you start playing softball?
A: 10
Q: If you didn't play softball, which sport would you play?
A: Gymnastics
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Training service dogs to visit children in the hospital.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: The Proposal
Q: Who is your favorite athlete/athletic team?
A: The Cubs
Q: Describe your dream vacation
A:.Traveling through Europe
Q: What is your favorite sports/softball memory?
A: Getting to play with my little sister, Kelsey, my last travel season.
Q: Do you have any pump up or pre-game music or rituals?
A: I listen to music super loud and I always get a good luck text from my Mom and Dad right before I warm up.
Q: What is the best part of playing softball at Wisconsin?
A: My teammates.
Q: Where is your favorite spot on campus?
A: The lakeshore path
Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Cookies n' Cream
Q: What is your favorite Crayola crayon color?
A: Hot Magenta
Q: What TV show do you wish you could be in?
A: FRIENDS
Q: If you could be any person for a day, who would you be?
A: Beyonce
Q: If you were stranded on an island and could only have three items with you, what would they be?
A: My teddy bear, my phone and my dog, Cali.
Continue reading Getting to know the Badgers: Caitlyn Warren.
UWBadgers.com chronicled Wisconsin's 5-0 shutout against Minnesota State on Nov. 3, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found below:
UWBadgers.com chronicled Wisconsin's 2-0 shutout against Minnesota State on Nov. 2, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found below:
Meet freshman Badger Kelsey Kleist! She is from Plymouth, Minn. and attended Wayzata High School. The catcher was a four-year letterwinner and a two-time first-team all-conference selection. She made first-team all-state her junior year, was named team captain and first-team all-section her senior year, and led her team in batting average and RBI. Kelsey was also a letterwinner is basketball. She participated in marching band, mock trial, photography and Spanish club. Her parents are Scott and RaNae Kleist and she has one younger brother, Konnor. Number 33's hobbies include photography, basketball and music and her major is undecided.
We took a little time for some Q&A with Kelsey:
Q: Who or what got you started in softball?
A: My parents signed me up for all sorts of sports as a little kid, and softball is the sport that stuck.
Q: At what age did you start playing softball?
A: I started playing at about the age of six, when I participated in t-ball, and I worked my way up to fastpitch.
Q: If you didn't play softball, which sport would you play?
A: I would definitely play basketball.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: To be a photographer for National Geographic, and travel the world taking pictures of wildlife.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Grease, such a classic.
Q: Who is your favorite athlete/athletic team?
A: Joe Mauer from the Minnesota Twins. He's a lefty batter and a catcher! We were meant to be!
Q: Describe your dream vacation
A: To travel with my family and my camera to the Australian outback.
Q: What is your favorite sports/softball memory?
A: Beating our high school rival at their home field, in extra innings my junior year. Such a small victory, but it was the most exciting game I've ever played in.
Q: Do you have any pump up or pre-game music or rituals?
A: No doubt, Eminem's song Lose Yourself. I thought the song was so cool in like fifth grade, and have been listening to it before every game since.
Q: What is the best part of playing softball at Wisconsin?
A: Spending time with the team! Being surrounded by such talented and fun girls has made the transition into college so much easier.
Q: Where is you favorite spot on campus?
A: My dorm! It's also nice to come back to Dejope to study, sleep and eat.
Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Peppermint bon bon
Q: What is your favorite Crayola crayon color?
A: Red, of course!
Q: What TV show do you wish you could be in?
A: Seinfeld, the show about nothing. I would love to hangout with George, Jerry, Elaine and Kramer!
Q: If you could be any person for a day, who would you be?
A: I would want to be the President of the United States, just to hangout in the White House.
Q: If you were stranded on an island and could only have three items with you, what would they be?
A: I would bring my camera bag, (loaded with solar battery packs) a Sudoku puzzle book, and a good beach chair.
UWBadgers.com chronicled Wisconsin's 5-0 shutout against New Hampshire on Oct. 28, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found here:
UWBadgers.com provided live coverage of Wisconsin's first win at LaBahn arena, a 2-1 victory over New Hampshire, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. An archived version of the blog can be found here:
UWBadgers.com covered all the action in Wisconsin's 3-3 tie (2-0 shootout) against Bemidji State on Oct. 21, 2012 at LaBahn Arena. An archived version of the blog can be found below:
