2008 Ouachita Baptist Softball

13  Emily Matthews

5-7 * Junior
First Baseman/Outfielder
Vilonia, Ark.

Vilonia HS

PREP: Played at Vilonia High School in Vilonia, Ark...Also lettered in volleyball and basketball...Helped Eagles to a 4A State runner-up on the hardwood and a 4A Conference Championship and State Semifinalist with a 24-9 record in 2004 on the softball diamond...On the volleyball court, selected 2002-2005 to the All-Faulkner County Team, All-Conference Team and All-State team (2003-2005)...Tabbed All-Conference (2002-2005) and All-State (2004-2005) in basketball...Selected All-Conference (2001-2005), Junior Classic (2003-2004), All-State (2003-2005) and All-State All-Star (2004-2005)...Member of the Beta Club and Art Club...Graduated with honors, among Top 10 percent of class and earned the Arkansas Academic and Athletic Excellece Award. PERSONAL: Full name is Emily Anne Matthews...Born May 13, 1987 in North Little Rock, Ark...Daughter of Gary and Sidney Matthews...Has two sisters, Pam and Prscilla...Majoring in Art and Secondary Education with a minor in Coaching.