Christie Russell Class: Junior Hometown: Grapevine, Texas High School: Colleyville Heritage Height: 5-7 Position: IF Experience: 2L B/T: R/R

2009: Russell appeared in just 25 games during her sophomore season, where she started in 18 of them at third base. She tallied 12 hits, two doubles, one home run, scored 14 runs and drove in a total eight runs in 47 at-bats. At third base, Russell collected 18 put-outs and 31 assists for a fielding percentage of .907. She had a season two-hit performance, going 2-for-3 with one run scored in a win against Angelo State on March 21 and blasted her first and only home run of the season in April 15^th's match-up against Oklahoma Panhandle State.

2008: Russell appeared in 56 games during her rookie campaign, drawing 49 starts, with 36 coming at third base, 11 at shortstop and two as the designated player. She had a .212 batting average, with one double,one home run and 11 RBIs in 132 at-bats. She hit one home run for the season,that coming in a 2-for-3 appearance with two RBIs at Texas-Permian Basin. Russell had a season high three-hit performance,going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in a win over Southwestern, Okla. on Feb. 22. She tied that two RBI mark with a pair against Angelo State on March 15. She went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double against St. Edward's.

High School: Russell attended Colleyville Heritage HS where she was selected first team all-district following her junior and senior seasons. She had a .408 batting average with seven doubles, three triples and one home run as a senior. She maintained a slugging percentage of .571 and an on base percentage of .452. Russell stole five bases and drew dive walks. She was very solid defensively, committing only three errors in over 80 chances.

Personal: Russell is the daughter of Andrew and Bonnie Russell. She has one sister, Lisa. She is majoring in Marketing at WTAMU.