No. 5 – Sarah Moore

THIS YEAR: A transfer returning to her southern California roots, sophomore Sarah Moore gives the Cougars experience and much-needed depth on the pitching staff … May get some starts but is likely to fill a role as a change-of-pace reliever.
WILLIAM PENN: Spent her 2007 freshman season at William Penn College, an NAIA-member school in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where she doubled as a pitcher and infielder … Batted .397 (23-for-58) in 23 games in the field with 3 home runs for the 46-14 Statesmen who advanced to the NAIA softball tournament … In the circle fashioned an 8-2 record with a 5.41 ERA in 54.2 innings of work … Led the Statesmen pitching staff in ground outs.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity softball at Madison High in San Diego, Calif., from where she graduated in 2006 … Was a 2-time all-academic honoree … Also played 1 season of varsity volleyball.
PERSONAL: Born July 17, 1988, in San Diego, Calif. … Parents are Jason (electrician) and Christy (office manager) … Has 1 brother (Tyler) … Majoring in business … Interested in becoming in a lawyer.