Transfer Araceli Pesqueira Signs With Gardner-Webb Softball
July 21, 2021 | Softball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Runnin' Bulldogs Softball inked the second recruit of the Bailey Wigness era with the signing of GCU transfer Araceli Pesqueira.
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"I had the opportunity to coach Araceli for a few months in travel ball back in 2014 and she was one of the best defensive players at her age that I had ever seen," said Head Coach Bailey Wigness. "When I saw she was available I knew we needed to get her to Gardner-Webb. It really is a full circle thing for us, as she started travel ball with me and will end her softball career with me. Pesqueira is a true utility player and will only continue to grow here, I am so excited for her future and what she will accomplish as a Runnin' Bulldog."
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The Laveen, Arizona native comes to Boling Springs with two years of collegiate softball experience at Grand Canyon University. Where Pesqueira started a total of 12 games and played in 31 for the Lopes. During her stint at GCU, Pesquira went 8-for-38 at the plate and recorded 16 putouts and 26 assists on the field.
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Pesqueira attended Mountain Pointe High School where she played for head coach James Bradford. In 2019 Pesqueira finished her high school career with a batting average of .477, fielding percentage of .902, and 36 stolen bases. Pesqueira earned herself a plethora of honors during her high school career, as she was named to the 6A Conference Second-Team honors, Tempe All-City honors, and a Mountain Region All-American. Â Â
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For the latest on Gardner-Webb Softball, follow @GWUSoftball on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
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"I had the opportunity to coach Araceli for a few months in travel ball back in 2014 and she was one of the best defensive players at her age that I had ever seen," said Head Coach Bailey Wigness. "When I saw she was available I knew we needed to get her to Gardner-Webb. It really is a full circle thing for us, as she started travel ball with me and will end her softball career with me. Pesqueira is a true utility player and will only continue to grow here, I am so excited for her future and what she will accomplish as a Runnin' Bulldog."
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The Laveen, Arizona native comes to Boling Springs with two years of collegiate softball experience at Grand Canyon University. Where Pesqueira started a total of 12 games and played in 31 for the Lopes. During her stint at GCU, Pesquira went 8-for-38 at the plate and recorded 16 putouts and 26 assists on the field.
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Pesqueira attended Mountain Pointe High School where she played for head coach James Bradford. In 2019 Pesqueira finished her high school career with a batting average of .477, fielding percentage of .902, and 36 stolen bases. Pesqueira earned herself a plethora of honors during her high school career, as she was named to the 6A Conference Second-Team honors, Tempe All-City honors, and a Mountain Region All-American. Â Â
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For the latest on Gardner-Webb Softball, follow @GWUSoftball on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
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