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2011 - Freshman: Saw time in 47 games, making 22 starts ... Split appearances between pinch running, left field and center field ... Hit .209 with 14 hits in 67 at bats ... Scored 22 runs, the fifth-most of any Illini player ... Recorded her first collegiate hit, a single, against Texas-San Antonio on February 12 in only her third at bat of the season ... Tallied her first collegiate multi-hit game against Cal State Fullerton during the Judi Garman Classic, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk ... Went 2-for-3 as a pinch hitter/center fielder against Southern Illinois on March 23 ... Earned a nomination for Illini Female Newcomer of the Year.
High School: Warren Township Female Athlete of the Year and IHSA Class 4A All-State Honorable Mention in 2010 ... All-North Suburban Conference from 2007-10 for Warren Township High School ... Four-time News-Sun All-Lake County ... Daily Herald All-Area from 2007-10 ... Lake County Journals All-Area in 2007 and 2008 ... Played travel ball for the Lake County Liberty for coaches Don Moretti and Mike Miguire ... Liberty's all-time leader in hits (214), RBIs (209), runs scored (147), total bases (292), stolen bases (73) ... Led the Liberty to the ASA/USA 18U Class A Nationals in 2008 and 2009 ... Hit .485 for Liberty during 2009-10 season, which set a single season program record ... Attained "Elite Athlete" ranking at 2008 FL Rising Stars Skills Camp ... Ranked first out of 393 players in the 2008 Pennsbury SPARQ Agility Camp ... Named Exceptional Offensive Player at the 2007 USSSA State Tournament ... 2007 USSSA State Tournament All-Tournament Team ... Participated in the 2010 Super 60 Senior All-Star Game as a senior ... Three-sport athlete has four letters in softball, three in basketball and two in volleyball ... Also a member of the President's Council from 2008-10 ... Served as a D.A.R.E Role Model (2008-10) ... Warren Township coach was Carri McGahan.
Personal: Daughter of Theresa Jarocz ... Has one brother, Gordon ... Plans to major in architecture.
Getting to Know Alex: Biggest sports thrill: Winning as the underdog and games that come down to the last inning ... Who most influenced your athletic career? "My brother, because when we were young we played every sport together." ... Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bears ... Favorite Quote: "Respect all, fear none." ... Favorite Musicians: Eminem and Jason Mraz ... Your Dream Job: Sports Broadcaster ... Why did you choose to play softball at Illinois? "Great academic history, close to home and because I want to win a championship."
