Madonna Adds LaMilza for 2008 Season

December 11, 2006

		Tara LaMilza poses with her parents Salvatore and Debra during her latest trip to Madonna University.

LIVONIA, Mich.. -- The Madonna University softball team has announced an early commitment from high school senior Tara LaMilza (St. Clair Shores, Mich./Regina HS) for the 2008 season.

LaMilza is coming off a junior season that saw her hit at a .321 clip with a lofty .683 on base percentage and .482 slugging percentage.  LaMilza was selected as an All-State performer at second base with a .965 fielding average.

“Tara is a very good ballplayer,” said Madonna head coach Al White.  “I was impressed with her toughness on the field and I think she will add that dimension to our team next season.”

LaMilza helped Regina High School to the Division I State Championship over the past two seasons while earning All-League, All-Catholic, All-District and All-Region honors.

LaMilza also competes on the varsity ice hockey team at Regina.  She has earned three varsity letters and was named to the All-Academic team as a junior.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society and regular member of the Honor Roll.

The St. Clair Shores, Michigan native will be majoring in Chemistry and Forensic Science at Madonna University.

Last season, Madonna completed its season with a 35-15 overall record and a 10-9 mark in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.  The Crusaders finished third overall in the final conference standings and lost to Cornerstone in the NAIA Region VIII tournament.

Contact:
Tony Baldwin, Sports Information Director
(734) 432-5834
tbaldwin@madonna.edu