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Dayna Denner '16 Recruiting Profile
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I Dream BIG!
My name is Dayna Denner and I am a student athlete. My life-long dream is to obtain a college education and play highly competitive collegiate level softball! Softball is my passion in life. The hard work, training, commitment, and friendships that come with playing softball are invaluable.
As a H.S sophomore, I led my high school team (Cuyahoga Heights Redskins) to victory in the Ohio Division IV State Championship Game! Winning the State Softball Championship trophy was a huge accomplishment my team and for my school since it was the 1st State Championship in any sport for our High School. Our goal was to return to the State Championship game and to successfully defend our Championship! As a junior, my team battled its way back to the State Softball Championships and we lost a hard fought Semi-Final game 2-1 which ended our season 28-4. In our State Tournament games I batted 6-9 (.666 AVG. with 1.357 SLG.) with 4 doubles, 1 triple, 4 runs scored and 3 RBI’s and 2 walks.
During my junior year, I dedicated myself to on weight strength training and conditioning. My hard work has increased my core strength and speed. My off-season softball training has fine-tuned my hitting techniques, which has allowed me to join various OHSAA State Softball records lists and to establish several new H.S. performance records (statistics link). This year I have been selected to the OHSAA Underclass North East Ohio District tournament team and have been selected for an opportunity to try out for an All-Ohio All-Star team that will compete against the USA Junior National Team.
I am an intense competitor between the lines and a fun loving team mate who keeps everyone loose before the game. I do love to WIN! My next big decision in my life will be choosing a college to further my education and to continue playing the game that I love. My goal is to find the perfect school for me that is offering my academic major and a softball opportunity where I can truly make a difference. My education is very important to me and I want to be a part of a winning softball organization. If I can do both, then it would be a dream come true. I will welcome your opportunity!
Dayna Denner
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Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #21
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-State, As a HS junior - CVC Conference MVP, Joined the OHSAA State Record list for "RBI's in a season", minimum 55 (with 62), "RBI's in a career", minimum 130 (with 149), “3 consecutive games with a HR”, and "Single Season HR", minimum 10 (with 14).
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State 3rd Place, 4 years Undefeated in the Conference going 40-0.
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
- Batted 3rd, 1st in RBI's, 2nd in total hits, 1st in extra-base hits, 2nd in Runs Scored, 2nd in AVG by .008, 1st in SLG, 2nd in OBP. Tied the OHSAA State Championship Softball records - Doubles in one game (2) and Triples in one game (1), 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- State Champs, Division IV State Champions, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
- Batted 2nd, Tied H.S. record for single season RBI's (50), 3rd in total hits, 3rd in Runs scored, 1st in extra-base hits, 1st in SLG, 2nd in AVG by .001, 2nd in OBP., 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2016 Lasers Red (18U)
- Finished 13th at ASA Nationals in Bloomington Indiana.
- 2015 Explosive Fastpitch OH (17U)
- 2014 Explosive Fastpitch OH (16U)
- Finished 2nd - Sheer Madness; Finished 3rd - Laser Nation; Finished 1st - Orrville 5 Alarm; Finished 1st - NSA "A" Ohio State Champion, 2nd - Fireworks Frenzy College Showcase, 4th - Stingrays College Showcase, 3rd - ASA "A" Eastern Nationals
- 2013 MC Madness Fastpitch OH (15U)
- NSA "B" 16U Runners-Up at Williamsburg, VA. Batted leadoff and lead team in AVG, SLG, Runs Scored, Hits, SB & RBI's. Hit 4 HR's at Nationals as the leadoff batter.
- 2012 MC Madness Fastpitch OH (14U)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Chirstina Zawadzski
- Travel / Club Coach
- Jeanette Howard - Explosive FP
- High School Head Coach
- Jim Noall - Head Coach All -Ohio Underclass Team (2014-2015) - Northeast District
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ken Lugo - MC Madness
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2015 OHSAA Underclass Tournament
- 6/22/15 to 6/23/15
- I was selected to the NE Ohio District team as a centerfielder. Games are played on both 6/22-6/23.
- Camp/Event
- ASA/USA Ohio All-Star Game Vs. USA Junior National Team
- 6/17/15 to 6/18/15
- I was selected as one of the top HS players to tryout for the All-Ohio Team. The team tryouts are on 6/17 with the top 14-16 players to be selected to play against the USA Junior National Team on 6/18. I will be playing at 8:00 PM on 6/17. The game time for 6//18 will be 6:00 & 8:00 PM.
- Camp/Event
- Ohio Stingrays 2014 NCFA Recruiting Camp
- 7/10/14 to 7/10/14
- NFCA measurements (7/16/14): Overhand Throw - 56 mph, Ball Exit Speed - 67, Vertical - 23.7 in., 20yd sprint - 2.81, Agility Shuttle - 5.08, Grip Strength - 80.5
- Camp/Event
- 2014 All-Ohio Underclass Tournament
- 6/23/14 to 6/24/14
- I was selected as the starting Center Fielder for the Northeast District. I went 3-5 (2B,1B,1B, and 2 RBI's)
Training
- Cleveland Sports Institute
- 2 years
- I attended the training to develop my explosive speed and agility.
- Infinity Sports Development - Professional Softball Training
- 4 years
- Fielding and hitting instruction from professional and college level instructors.
- NFCA - 2014 Ohio Stingrays Recruiting Camp Results (Dayna Denner - #554)
- 1 year
- (Website Address) https://nfca.org/index.php/recruiting-camps/2014-recruiting-camp-results/6053-ohio-stingrays-showcase-grip-agility-speed-velocity
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- (2014) HS Varsity - Starter & Team Captain - Junior Outside Hitter (2013) HS Varsity - Starter - Sophomore Outside Hitter Chagrin Valley Metro Conference - All Conference 2nd team (Sophomore)
- Basketball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- (2015-2016) HS Varsity (Starter), (2014-2016) HS Varsity lettered. 2014-2015 CVC Metro Conf. Champs & D-IV District Champs and D-IV Regional Runners-Up.
- Volleyball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- (2012) St. Joseph Academy - Junior Varsity MVP - Freshman Outside Hitter
- Volleyball
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- (2006-2013) J.O. Volleyball (2013) - AVC Volleyball National Level - U15 USA Volleyball National Championship Runner-Up - U15 American Division (Dallas, Tx)
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Explosive Fast | 2014 Varsity Team | 2014 Explosive Fast | 2013 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .565 | .538 (1st) | 0 | .443 (2nd) | .588 | .478 |
| GP | 22 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 55 | 32 |
| AB | 69 | 106 | 0 | 79 | 160 | 78 |
| R | 24 | 47 (2nd) | 0 | 20 (3rd) | 53 | 40 (3rd) |
| H | 39 | 57 (2nd) | 0 | 35 (2nd) | 93 | 38 (3rd) |
| 2B | 4 | 9 (2nd) | 0 | 9 (1st) | 19 | 9 (1st) |
| 3B | 1 | 6 (1st) | 0 | 4 (T1st) | 2 | 4 (1st) |
| HR | 9 | 14 (HS Record) | 0 | 2 (2nd) | 12 | 3 (2nd) |
| RBI | 38 | 62 (HS Record) | 0 | 37 (1st) | 55 | 50 (Tied HS Record) |
| Slug% | 1.043 | 1.132 (HS Record) | .000 | .740 (1st) | .956 | .720 |
| BB | 11 | 10 | 0 | 15 (1st) | 24 | 10 |
| SO | 5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| OB% | .625 | .583 (1st) | .000 | .526 (1st) | .648 | .612 (1st) |
| Sac | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SB/Att. | 31/32 | 10/12 | 0/0 | 6/8 | 14/15 | 13 |
| Put outs | 9 | 44 | 0 | 19 | 73 | 16 |
| Assists | 92 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 2 |
| Errors | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team Record | 10-12 | 28-4 (Batting 3rd) | 23-3 State Champs (Batted 3rd) | 44-11 (Batting Leadoff) | 31-3 Regional Semi-Finalist (Batted 2nd) | |
| Fld% | .962 | .000 | 1.000 | .972 | 1.000 |
| Statistic | 2013 MC Madness Fas | 2012 MC Madness Fas |
|---|---|---|
| BA | .462 | .500 |
| GP | 49 | 39 |
| AB | 145 | 104 |
| R | 46 | 34 |
| H | 67 | 52 |
| 2B | 13 | 8 |
| 3B | 2 | 5 |
| HR | 4 | 0 |
| RBI | 32 | 23 |
| Slug% | .662 | .673 |
| BB | 12 | 15 |
| SO | 16 | 7 |
| OB% | .509 | .570 |
| Sac | 5 | 1 |
| SB/Att. | 21 | 25 |
| Team Record | (Batted leadoff) | (Batted leadoff) |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsSpanish Scholar Award - Freshman/Sophomore
- ActivitiesVolunteer work at the County Animal Shelter.
