Yellowjacket Softball Signs Former Frenchtown Standout (June 2, 2003)

BILLINGS, MT – The MSU Billings softball program has signed former Frenchtown softball standout Anna Henderson to a national letter of intent for the 2004 season.  Henderson, a 2002 graduate of Frenchtown High School, played last season at Yakima Valley Community College.

As a freshman at YVCC last season, Henderson batted .364 and drove in 20 runs from the leadoff spot.  She was a four-year letter winner and a three-time all state first team selection at Frenchtown HS.  The southpaw outfielder led Frenchtown to two State B titles (1999 and 2002) and four state tournament appearances.  Henderson also garnered all state recognition as a volleyball player and helped the FHS basketball team advance to two state tournaments.

“I decided to attend MSU Billings because I want to stay in Montana and pursue my Montana teaching certification,” said Henderson.  “I look forward to playing for the Yellowjacket softball program.”

The Yellowjackets finished last season 15-20 overall in just their third year of play.  They compete in the Pacific West Conference, which includes four teams from Hawaii and one from New Mexico.  MSUB graduated just one senior from a team that was predominantly comprised of freshmen and sophomores.  The Jackets batted .271 as a team this year and had three players hit over.300.  They hit 12 home runs and had a team slugging percentage of .369.