JUNE 27, 2006

ALBERTSON COLLEGE SOFTBALL SIGNS FIRST SIX PLAYERS FOR 2007 SEASON

CALDWELL, Idaho – Albertson College of Idaho head softball coach Al Mendiola has announced the signing of the first six recruits for the 2007 season – with five players hailing from the Treasure Valley.

A trio of pitchers lead the group – all earning post-season honors. Playing for the Lady ‘Yotes next season will be Brooke Judy of Kuna High, Donnae Carrell of Middleton High, and Chelsey Nokleby of River Ridge High in Lacey, Wash.

Judy helped the Kavemen to a runner-up finish in the 4A state tournament, earning second-team All-Southern Idaho Conference honors. Carrell, a three-time Snake River Valley Conference all-star, led the Vikings to the 2004 and 2005 3A state championships, with her 2006 squad placing third. Nokleby earned All-Pacific 9 honors this past season and pitches for the Pacific Thunder club team.

Also heading to ACI is Ashley Galeai of Skyview High, Brittney Judy of Kuna High, and Chelsie Wiles of Payette High.

Galeai, a third-baseman, and Judy, a catcher and twin-sister of fellow signee Brooke Judy, were both All-Southern Idaho Conference selections. Wiles, a utility player, earned similar honors in the Snake River Valley Conference.

A pair of players – Carrell and Galeai, intend to also play for the nationally-ranked volleyball program at ACI.

Mendiola expects the number of recruits to grow significantly in the coming weeks, despite returning 17 players from a 2006 squad that tied the school record for wins in a season.