The athlete: April returns to the field for VU for her fourth season as a member of the Pride?has played in 166 career games for Vanguard in three seasons, and was one of only two players to start all 51 of the Lions' contests in 2009?hit .227 in 128 at-bats for VU as a junior?posted career-high numbers of 36 runs scored, three home runs, .344 slugging percentage, 25 walks, and a .363 on-base percentage a season ago?in her three complete seasons as a Lion, has hit .230 in 448 at-bats, with 52 RBI?also has stolen 21 career bases...has a respectable .982 fielding percentage as well?named a GSAC and NAIA Scholar-Athlete in 2009 as well?came to VU from Santa Margarita Catholic High School where she graduated in 2006?played high school softball for Coach John Fitzpatrick in the Serra League, making the CIF playoffs in 2006?four-year varsity starter?named Best Defensive Player in 2004?All-League Honorable mention in 2005?Second-Team All-League selection as a senior in 2006?received Varsity Eagles Values Award?named to the North/South All-Star Team?Co-Captain in 2006?has played softball for 16 years, including six at the club level?bats and throws right?versatile infielder with very solid fundamentals?could play anywhere on the infield for the Lions?good glove and head for the game?quiet, consistent competitor?impact player who has played all four infield spots for VUSC ?is learning to be a stronger leader?will carry a bigger load for the team as a four-year senior?look for another solid year from Glenn in 2010.
The person: April Leanne Glenn was born on October 11, 1988 in Orange, California?parents are Gary and Gloria Glenn?has one younger brother, also very athletic?majoring in Business Administration?likes to eat steak?favorite movie is "A League Of Their Own"?watches "Friends" and "Grey's Anatomy" on television?likes the color blue and the number three?hobbies are watching movies, scrapbooking, napping, and hanging out with friends?favorite Scripture is Ecclesiastes 4:9-12?sports hero is Brett Favre?most respects her parents who always loved and supported her?softball has taught her teamwork, sacrifice and sportsmanship?life has taught her to learn from mistakes and take advantage of second chances?career goal is to pursue her master's degree and get a stable job.
April's Senior Reflection: I want people to remember me as a dedicated student-athlete who worked hard and gave everything to the sport that gave me so much.
Coach Renkoski's comments: April loves the game of softball and has been a consistent piece of the VU Softball program for the past three years. Her veteran leadership and competitive presence will be a key for the Lions in 2010.
