Pepper Pike, OH- Ursuline College Softball adds Kathleen Wack (Maplewood, NJ / Columbia HS), Leah Temple (Mentor, OH / Mentor HS), and Casey Barton (Pittsburg, PA / Seton LaSalle Catholic High School) to the program.
Kathleen Wack - (Maplewood, NJ / Columbia HS)
Position - Pitcher/First Base
Kathleen joins us from Columbia High School (Maplewood, NJ). Kathleen was a part of the national honor society, had several honor roll awards, a resilience award, most improved player award, and was crowned sixth man in basketball. Kathleen plans to study Business at Ursuline College.
Why Ursuline?
"I chose Ursuline because I loved the campus, and I really feel like it's an environment that I can do well in. I was so excited to go to a class with one of the girls, and I loved how small the class sizes were. I know I can do better in these classes where the professors take the time to get to know you as a person and want to help you. The softball program is exactly what I am looking for, and I can tell that the coaches and athletic team put a lot of effort into each sports program. I felt welcomed as I stepped onto campus and I'm looking forward to doing my absolute best at Ursuline."
About Kathleen!
"I have a dog named Charley and a younger brother. I don't really like hot drinks, I love to bake, and I like Taylor Swift."
Leah Temple (Mentor, OH / Mentor HS)
Position - Pitcher/Utility
Leah joins us from Mentor High School (Mentor, OH). Leah was the conference most valuable player, player of the year, player of the month of April, and has all conference accolades throughout her four years as a varsity letter winner for Mentor. Leah plans to study Education at Ursuline College.
Why Ursuline?
"I visited campus twice and I went to two camps, and I loved everything about the campus. I loved the coaches and team and I felt at home. I loved what they had to offer me to further my athletic and academic career."
About Leah!
"I have 4 siblings. A sister, 20, plays softball at the University of Mount Union, a brother, 3, just started to play baseball and he loves it, another sister, 1, she just started walking and is a joy, and another brother coming on the way in December of 2021, and I am super excited to get to meet him!"
Casey Barton (Pittsburg, PA / Seton LaSalle Catholic High School)
Position - Pitcher/Utility
Casey joins us from Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (Pittsburg, PA). Casey was a member of the National Honors Society, involved in student leadership and began the first archery club at her high school. Barton has earned a varsity letter, served as captain, and was a All-Section player for three years in a row for softball. Casey plans to study either Biochemistry or Pharmacy at Ursuline College.
Why Ursuline?
"I chose Ursuline College due to its scholarship opportunities, the size of the school, the major selection, and athletics (softball)."
About Casey!
"I have created an archery club at school. I am an only child with an outgoing, likable, and friendly personality. I started fastpitch softball when I was 12 years old, and started volleyball around the same time as well."
