SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - June 18, 2008 - The tandem of Michelle Wlosek and Samantha Rhodes were recently honored as ECAC Division III New England All-Stars after they both had outstanding years as the Pride advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

Wlosek was chosen as the catcher on the first team, while Rhodes was one of two pitchers on the second team.

Hailing from Nutley, N.J, Wlosek continued to thrive for the Pride in her second season at Springfield. Wlosek led the team with a .424 batting average, and had a slugging percentage of .683. She finished with a team-high 59 hits this season, including 12 doubles and eight homers, to go along with a team-best 37 RBI.

A native of Mendon, Mass., Rhodes was nothing short of brilliant this season, especially in the NEWMAC Tournament. Rhodes finished with a 22-7 record on the season, and became just the fourth 20-game winner in program history. Her 22 wins were tied for second-most all time in a single season in Springfield history. She finished with an ERA of 2.11 and had 143 strikeouts and just 33 walks. Delivering in the clutch, Rhodes threw every pitch in the NEWMAC Tournament as the Pride claimed the league crown.

published: 06/18/2008