As a freshman (2009): Earned a spot as one of the team's three starters ... played in 15 games and started 12 ... ERA was 4.20 and win-loss record was 1-6 with 2 saves ... compiled 88 strikeouts, including 10 against Pittsburgh on Feb. 8 ... only three attempts at the plate, but earned two hits ... one stolen base on the year. Before Maryland: Earned all-Beach District, all-region and all-state honors as an ace pitcher at Salem High School ... named school's Athlete of the Year following her senior season in 2008 ... averaged nearly 15 strikeouts per game during her final season ... struck out 20 of the 21 batters she faced and scored the only run in a 1-0 victory that enabled Salem to claim the 2008 Beach District softball championship ... finished her senior year with seven no-hitters along with two perfect games ... won 20 games as a junior in 2007 to help guide Salem to the Beach District regular season title ... a four-year starter ... coached by Jason Barefoot ... played club softball for the Hampton Road Vipers under coach Howie Bryan ... also recruited by Boston College, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Personal: Daughter of Keith and Romina Knight ... has one brother, Keith Jr. (15) ... opted to attend the University of Maryland because she liked the coaches, the location and the academic offerings ... thrives on the competitive aspect of playing sports ... was a member of the honor roll during high school ... has participated in various community service functions, including Relay for Life and food drives ... favorite colors are red and black, which represent the colors of both her high school and college teams ... enjoys watching sports and listening to music in her spare time ... a biology major. |
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