2008 Ouachita Baptist Softball

4  Sara Hanson

5-7 * Freshman
Pitcher
Tyler, Texas

Grace Christian

PREP: Played at at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas...Also lettered in volleyball and soccer...Helped guide the Cougars to a 2006 McKinney Tournament Championship...Earned in 2007 District MVP, First-Team All-District, All-State and the Cougar Award, given to top All-Around Female Athlete playing two or more varsity sports...In 2006 was selected District MVP, First-Team All-District, First-Team All-State and Second-Team All-East Texas...Tabbed in 2005 as First-Team All-District, First-Team All-State, Honorable Mention All-East Texas. During freshman year, garnered First-Team All-District, Newcomer of the Year, Second-Team All-State and Honorable Mention All-East Texas...Has a career best 20 strikeouts in a seven-inning game in 2007...Also pitched 129 innings with 285 strikeouts, while batting .575...On the mound had eight shutouts and an ERA of .27 in 2007...Recorded six no-hitters during 2006 season...Member of the Edge, Spanish Club and Youg Republicans...Chose Ouachita Baptist over Texas A&M and North Texas. PERSONAL: Full name is Sara Elizabeth Hanson...Born July 19, 1989 in Tyler, Texas...Daughter of Craig and Mary Hanson...Has one brother, Sean...Majoring in Nutrition.