Golden Eagle Athletic News
(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's softball coach Mitch Bakken announced today the signing of Kelli Burns from Montrose, Minn. to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
Burns is a 5-6, pitcher, who played her high school softball at Watertown-Mayer High School in the Wright County Conference. Following her junior season Burns was named to the KDUZ All-Area team and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention player. Following her senior campaign, she was named to the KDUZ All-Area team, the Wright County All-Conference team and was selected as the team MVP. Burns traveled with her club team to the 2010 Kansas City Softball World Series and was named a game MVP for her outstanding play.
"Kelli brings a strong work ethic and dedication to the Golden Eagle Softball program," says coach Bakken. "She will see time pitching as a freshman and I feel as she learns the Division II game she will become a very versatile player. I know she is excited to get started this fall and I look forward to watching her develop into a key player for the Golden Eagles."
Burns plans to major in natural resource management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Carri and Dan Burns.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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Burns is a 5-6, pitcher, who played her high school softball at Watertown-Mayer High School in the Wright County Conference. Following her junior season Burns was named to the KDUZ All-Area team and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention player. Following her senior campaign, she was named to the KDUZ All-Area team, the Wright County All-Conference team and was selected as the team MVP. Burns traveled with her club team to the 2010 Kansas City Softball World Series and was named a game MVP for her outstanding play.
"Kelli brings a strong work ethic and dedication to the Golden Eagle Softball program," says coach Bakken. "She will see time pitching as a freshman and I feel as she learns the Division II game she will become a very versatile player. I know she is excited to get started this fall and I look forward to watching her develop into a key player for the Golden Eagles."
Burns plans to major in natural resource management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Carri and Dan Burns.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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