GREENSBURG, PA- Melissa Hagg, sophomore at Seton Hill College, daughter of Larry and Nancy Hagg of Smethport, PA, has recently completed her freshmen year at college. Hagg is a pitcher for the softball team at Seton Hill.

“Melissa was counted on throughout the season as a starter and a reliever,” said John Fogle the softball coach, “She won many games and will continue to have a great impact on the team in the future.” Fogle added, “Melissa did well during her first softball season at Seton Hill. She pitched in 16 games, winning 3 and losing 5, striking out 9 batters and walking 15. Hagg was a success on the field as well as academically, she received a 4.0 GPA for the spring semester 2002.”

“I am looking forward to next year’s softball season,” Hagg commented, noting her inaugural season included a one-hitter against Carlow College. “This will give me the opportunity to improve my softball skills.”

On the softball ball team at Smethport Area High School, Hagg was the 2000 MVP for Softball, pitching for the 1999 and 2000 District IX Softball Champion teams. She was a North Tier League Volleyball Honorable Mention All-Star and a scholar athlete from 1997-2001. In addition, she was treasurer of the National Honor Society, Senior Class Secretary and is listed in Who’s Who Among High School Students. She was also a member of the Spanish Club, the “Varsity S” Club and the Senior Choir.

For more information on the Seton Hill softball program, contact John Fogle at 724-838-4259.