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.
"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."
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.
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.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Softball, follow @GWUSoftball on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
"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."
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.
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.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Softball, follow @GWUSoftball on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
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