Today’s recruit spotlight takes us to the Midwest where we learn more about a pitcher who had a fantastic weekend pitching a no-hitter in a qualifier.

She’s also committed to a Missouri Valley Conference school and we learn more about why she’s so high on her future program, the Bulldogs…

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Name: ARYKA KNOCHE
High School: Roseville
City: Roseville
State: 
Minn.
Grad Year: 2016
Club: Minnesota Renegades ’98 16U
Position(s): pitcher/first base
Height: 5-foot-11

High School Stats & Honors:

• All-Conference 2015, ‘14
• All-Section 2014
• Offensive Player of the Year 2014
• Pitcher of the Year 2014, ‘13

Club Stats & Honors:

• Undefeated champions at the ASA Qualifier in Mound, Minn. (June 13-14, 2015)
• Pitched a perfect game against the MN Combat in a 6-0 win at the ASA Qualifier
• At the ASA Qualifier hit .375 for the weekend and in 14 innings gave up just two hits, no earned runs and struck out 13
• Undefeated champions in the PGF National Qualifier in Virginia Beach, Va. (June 5-6, 2015)
• Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament in Longmont, Col. tied for 5^th place in 16U division (July 2014)

College: Drake

Why Drake? “Drake University cares not only about your softball career but your education and what you want to do with your life.”

“When I went there to visit we discussed my education and what I am looking at going into before softball was ever mentioned. Coach (Rich) Calvert cares about his players and wants to make sure they are on track and making the best choices.”

“He has done an awesome job with his team over the years, not only winning his division this year. I am so excited about being a part of his team in 2016!”

What is your favorite bat? Xeno
What bat does your team use? 
Xeno
What is your brand of cleats? 
Ringer
What is the uniform brand you prefer?
 Mizuno