Softball

Ripon College
Athletics
Krista Shafer #8 Krista Shafer
 
Class: Senior
Hometown: Oakfield, Wis.
Height: 5-3
Bats/Throws: R-R
Position: Infield
High School: Oakfield
Major: Sports Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Ranks first in school history in doubles (27)
  • Ranks sixth in school history in hits (113)
  • Ranks sixth in school history in runs (62)
  • Ranks sixth in school history in RBI (50)
  • Most doubles by a Red Hawk in a season (10)
  • Third most doubles by a Red Hawk in a season (9)
  • Member of 2008 MWC Champions and NCAA playoff participant
  • 2008 Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • 2008 MWC North First Team
  • Red Hawk of the Week (5/5/08)
  • Red Hawk of the Week (3/17/08)
  • 2007 MWC North Second Team
  • Red Hawk of the Week (3/20/07)
  • Member of the 2006 MWC North Division Champions
  • 2005 MWC North First Team
PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Parent's names:  Scott Shafer and Kathy Shafer
  • Sibling(s):  Matthew and Mitchell
  • Most memorable softball moment:  Turning a double play with Ripon alumnus Emily Wehner. It was one of my first games in Florida and it all happened so fast, and yet so smoothly
  • Why did you choose Ripon College:  Because of the people and the community, and because it's pretty close to home
  • Favorite team to play:  Carroll College
  • Hobbies:  Traveling and photography
  • Season goal:  Win conference and make it as far as we can in the tournament
  • Career goal:  Become a physical therapist. I would like to work with athletes in some way, whether it be coaching or something with theraby. I want to stay around sports.