13 Amanda Houchin
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- Year:
- Senior
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- Hometown:
- Lima, Ohio
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- High School:
- Bath
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- Position:
- INF
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- B/T:
- R/R
No player on the 2009 Vikings epitomizes a leader more than Amanda Houchin. Known simply as "Bear" by her teammates, her dedication, hard work and enthusiasm for the game is an example for her teammates. A three-year starter in the infield switching between third and second base, you can expect her to play an instrumental role with the Vikings both at the plate and defensively.
2008 - JUNIOR SEASON
Starter in 49 games...hit .261 with 37 hits, eight doubles, 11 RBI and five stolen bases...named to Horizon League All-Tournament team in the infield...ranked 53rd among Division I players in the NCAA's "Toughest To Strike Out" category...ranked among leaders in Horizon League sacrifice bunts (tied 6th, 7)...went 1-for-3 with two RBI vs. Detroit (4/10)...tallied 3-for-4 performance with one RBI vs. Green Bay (5/8)...six-game hit streak from 4/3 to 4/8.
2007 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Earned first team All-Horizon League honors...started 33 games at second base, 13 at third base...hit .383 with 57 hits, including 17 for extra bases...second on team with homeruns (5) and RBI (29)...put together 16 multi-hit games...collected seven multi-RBI games...went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI against Lafayette (3/13)...went 6-for-8 with three doubles and two RBI in twin bill at Oakland (5/2).
2006 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Started 52 games at third base, setting a school record with 130 assists...had just 30 at-bats, collecting three hits and three RBI.
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time All-Ohio honoree at shortstop...twice named league Player of the Year...led squad to berth in state semifinals in 2003 and `04...three-time first team all-league and all-district selection...three-year starter in basketball.
PERSONAL
Born Nov. 9, 1986... daughter of Dave and Linda Houchin...has an older brother, Tyler, and an older sister, Jamie...CSU Athletic Academic Excellence Award winner...criminology major.
