Erika Leonard and Rachel Carlson - University of Maine Softball

Published: Dec. 12, 2017, 6 p.m.

b'Please welcome\\xa0Erika Leonard and Rachel Carlson\\xa0 from University of Maine Softball.\\xa0 Both are exceptional student-athletes.\\xa0 During this show, we will learn what their lives\\xa0are\\xa0like being student-athletes with juggling academics, athletics, community service and more.\\xa0 Both Erika and Rachel were part of the University of Maine Softball team that won the 2016 America East Championship.\\n\\nRachel is the daughter of Dianne and Mark Carlson and is majoring in Kinesiology & Physical Education - Exercise Science.\\n\\nErika was an Elite 17 winner which is the highest GPA of all players in America East\\xa0softball.\\xa0 Erika is the daughter of Kimberly and Scott, has one brother and is a nursing major.\\n\\nBoth have been NFCA Academic All-Americans.\\n\\nThe Black Bears are coached by Head Coach - Mike Coutts, Assistant Coach - Jordan Fitzpatrick and\\xa0 Pitching Coach - Lynn Coutts.\\n\\nVisit Black Bears Softball\\xa0for more information'