University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2012 Softball Roster
Roster
Emma Plese
- Position:
- Utility
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Joliet Township West
- Hometown:
- Plainfield, Ill.
2011: Emma appeared in 29 games this last season starting just 8 of them. Emma had 11 plate appearances although going hitless she walked once and was accounted for an RBI. Defensively she had 9 put outs and 7 assists with 4 errors on the season which led to a .800 fielding percentage.
High School
A 2010 graduate of Joliet West High School ... honorable mention all-state pick in 2009 and 2010 ... two-time all-conference and all-tournament team honoree in the sport of bowling in 2008-09 and 2009-10 ... bowled a high game of 278 with a 222 average ... batted .356 in softball during her prep career ... honor roll student ... high school coach: Heather Suca.
Personal
Born June 11, 1992, in Joliet, Ill. ... daughter of Robert and Mary Plese ... has three siblings (Jenna, Sean and Gracie) ... majoring in elementary education ... chose UNI because “it’s a comfortable fit, great in my major and I liked the coaches.”
