Ava Pandiani Class: Sophomore Hometown: Shrewsbury, Mass. High School: Worcester Academy Height: 5-5 Position: OF/UT Birthdate: 06/05/1989 B/T: L/R

AT PROVIDENCE: 2008: Played in nine games, including eight starts ... Had two hits, including one double.

WORCESTER ACADEMY: Played four years of softball, field hockey, and was a three-year member of the skiing team ... Captained both the field hockey and softball teams during her senior year ... Was voted the MVP of the softball team during her last two seasons ... Also voted MVP of the field hockey team in 2007 ... Was an honor roll student all four years ... Played for the Concord Raiders for two years.

PERSONAL: Born June 5, 1989 ... Daughter of Alan and Jeanne Pandiani ... Her brother, Alan, is a senior member of the Providence Art History major.