2011: Appeared in 32 games and got 57 at-bats in freshman campaign...Tallied first collegiate hit on Feb. 12 against Warner and had two hits on Feb. 19 against Ave Maria...Had an RBI on April 11 against Northwood.

High School: Named the 2010 Sportswoman of the Year in Cincinnati...Set Anderson High School softball records for career hits, doubles, RBIs and batting average...Hit .435 as a senior...Was a 2010 All-State honorable mention and first-team FAVC Conference pick.

Personal: Born on Sept. 14, 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio...Daughter of Russ and Diana Sparks...Has an older sister, Amanda...Would like to become a softball coach...Favorite athlete is Joey Votto an favorite team is the Cincinnati Bearcats football team...Chose Eckerd because of the location, the softball program and the academics.