Outstanding Student Athlete: Ashleigh Bousquet

by Pete Byrne (pmbyrne@wsbt.com)

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(WSBT PHOTO) Marian softball player Ashleigh Bousquet swings at a pitch at a recent practice. Along with her sister Alex, the Knights are trying to get back to the state finals this spring.

By WSBT Sports

Story Created: Apr 29, 2009 at 4:30 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM EDT

MISHAWAKA — For two years, the power of the Marian lineup has come from Ashleigh Bousquet.

"She just loves playing the game of softball. She understands the game better than most players at this level, and that's a huge advantage for her," said coach George Grenert.

And Bousquet's advantage has meant advantage Knights! Marian is ranked 4th in this week's Class 3-A poll. Despite the success, Bousquet finds herself motivated by a loss in last season's state semi-finals.

"We want to do better than last year. We don't want to go through that again," said Bousquet.

Ashleigh is an honor student, and her coach expects her to be courted by a number of college programs by the time her senior years rolls around.

Congratulations to Ashleigh Bousquet, this week's Burger King Outstanding Student Athlete!

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