Hatfield Commits to Grand View Softball Program

Des Moines, Iowa – Carrie Hatfield (Des Moines, IA) has committed to the Grand View softball team for the 2006-07 school year announced by head coach Lou A. Yacinich. Hatfield is an Honorable Mention All-State and All-Conference infielder from Des Moines East High School. In 2005, team captain Hatfield batted .390 with 43 RBI, 44 runs scored, 3 home runs, and had a .979 fielding percentage. She was a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection.

Hatfield academic recognitions are as impressive as her athletic achievements. She is a two-time academic letter winner, member of the national honor roll and academic all-conference team, and was chosen by the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association as an all-America scholar athlete.

Hatfield is the daughter of Lyle and Connie Hatfield of Des Moines. She plans to study political science and criminal justice while at Grand View.