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June 3, 2009

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Washington University softball coach Lonnie Hicks announced today that Erika Quint, a sophomore pitcher at Olympic Community College, has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Vikings beginning this fall.

"Erika is a tremendous competitor, who will add talent and depth to our pitching staff," said Hicks. "She throws in the low 60s, with great movement and has the ability to change speeds and pitch ahead in the count."

Quint is the younger sister of former Viking standout Jackie Quint, who set school career records for wins (48), complete games (68), innings pitched (601-1/3) and strikeouts (478) from 2004 to 2007.

"Jackie was one of the premier pitchers in school history, but there is no doubt that Erika is talented enough to carve out her own legacy at Western," Hicks said. "Like Jackie, she sets herself apart with her work ethic, determination and a strong desire to be her best."

The 5-foot-3, right-handed Quint finished her OCC career with a school-record 30 wins. As a freshman, she was named NWAACC Northern Region Pitcher of the Year, posting a 16-7 record with a 1.57 earned run average and 173 strikeouts.

Quint helped the Rangers place third at the NWAACC post-season tournament as a freshman and fourth as a sophomore, earning a spot on the all-tournament team both seasons. A two-time NWAACC Northern Region all-star, she pitched two no-hitters at OCC, one a perfect game.

Quint is a graduate of Central Kitsap High School where she earned Seattle Times all-State honorable mention as a senior and was a three-time all-Narrows League pick.

Erika Quint, Pitcher, 5-3, 19, 6/16/89, Junior, Silverdale, WA

College: Transfer from Olympic CC ... Twice first-team NWAACC all-Northern Region choice and NWAACC all-tourney pick for Rangers, helping them place fourth at NWAACC post-season tournament as sophomore and third as freshman ... Hit .415 as sophomore (44-for-106) with 32 runs scored, 20 runs batted in and 14 doubles ... NWAACC Northern Region Pitcher of the Year and OCC Female Athlete of the Year in 2007-08 ... Had 16-7 record with 1.57 earned run average and 173 strikeouts ... Threw two no-hitters, one a perfect game.

High School: Honorable mention Seattle Times all-State as senior at Central Kitsap High School ... Three-time all-Narrows League pick, earning MVP honors as junior ... Helped Cougars to state tournament as senior, league titles as junior and senior and three district playoff appearances ... Team MVP and letter winner all three years.

Personal: Plans to major in sports nutrition or zoology ... Her sister, Jackie, was softball pitcher at Western, setting school career records for wins (48), complete games (68), innings pitched (601-1/3) and strikeouts (478).