Radford University

RADFORD, Va. - Heather Paquette (Mississauga, Ontario/Streetsville Secondary) signed a Grant-In-Aid agreement to join the Radford softball program, fourth-year head coach Mickey Dean announced Monday afternoon. Paquette, a left-handed pitcher, will be eligible to suit up for the Highlanders’ 2010 spring campaign.



Heather Paquette
5-8, Pitcher/Utility
Mississauga, Ontario/Streetsville Secondary School

Three-time competitor in Canada Cup… Member of the Chinguacousy Cougars U19 summer ball team under the guidance of Dave Murray since 2006… Selected for tryouts to represent Team Ontario in 2009 Canadian Summer Games… Four-time competitor at the Canadian National Fastball championships… Has earned several MVP awards… All-around athlete at Streetsville Secondary; four-year varsity starter in volleyball, basketball, softball and rugby… Placed fourth in shot put at the 2007 Southern Ontario Track & Field Meet… Only female athlete in the Mississauga Football League (full contact football)… Started at quarterback for the SMFC Mustangs from 2001-07… In the classroom, she was an Honors and French Immersion Student (bilingual certificate) and earned fitness and leaderships awards at Streetville

Dean on Paquette “Heather is a very athletic player who will be able to help us in the infield, outfield, as well as in the circle. She has had very good experience playing with her summer team as well as participating with the Canadian Junior Olympic Team. Not only will Heather be counted on in the circle, but she has excellent power as a hitter. We look forward to Heather’s arrival in January.”

The Highlanders are coming off their first Big South Championship and trip to the NCAA Regionals in Chapel Hill, N.C. In 2009, Radford posted a 41-15 record to become just one of four Division I softball programs to win 40-plus games the past four seasons.