Yoshizawa, a 5-8 catcher/utility player from Rancho Cordova, Calif., played four years of varsity softball at Cordova High School. This season, she was named first team all-Sierra Valley Conference and the school’s Female Senior Athlete of the Year after leading the Lancers to their second-consecutive conference championship.

Yoshizawa, who can play virtually every position in the field, was also named to the Optimist team and the North State High School All-Star team after leading the Lancers in walks and finishing second in RBIs, tied for second in runs, fourth in stolen bases and fifth in on-base percentage.

Yoshizawa, who throws right-handed and switch hits, also posted a 3-0 record with a 0.74 ERA as a pitcher during her senior year.

“Kristi is an excellent utility player who will bring versatility to our program,” Sacramento State head coach Kathy Strahan said. “She is an outstanding catcher who also plays the outfield and third base extremely well. She’s had a very successful high school and club career, and we’re excited to have her join our program.”

Yoshizawa joins Britany Crine (Canyon High School), Stephanie Lockhart (American River JC), Amanda Moreland (American River JC), Joanna O’Neill (Sheldon High School), Amy Walter (San Jose State) and Lindy Winkler (Calaveras High School) as this season’s Sacramento State signees. Crine, Lockhart and Moreland were inked during the early signing period.

2003 Sacramento State Signings

Name Pos. Yr. Hometown/Previous School

Britany Crine 3B Fr. Anaheim Hills, Calif./Canyon HS

Stephanie Lockhart P/OF Jr. Folsom, Calif./American River JC

Amanda Moreland C/1B Jr. Citrus Heights, Calif./American River JC

Joanna O’Neill C Fr. Elk Grove, Calif./Sheldon HS

Amy Walter IF Jr. Watsonville, Calif./San Jose State

Lindy Winkler OF Fr. San Andreas, Calif./Calaveras HS

Kristi Yoshizawa C/UT Fr. Rancho Cordova, Calif./Cordova HS