Future Huskers Named All-Americans

Incoming freshman softball players Ashley Guile (Olathe [Kan.] East) and Kelli Linke (Lincoln Northeast) were both named to the 2007 Louisville Slugger/NFCA High School All-America first team, released on Tuesday, July 17, by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

 

Guile and Linke were two of 16 players selected to the first team, with Guile being named as a first baseman and Linke as a utility player. Guile was named a first-team All-American for the second straight season, joining former Olathe East teammate and current Husker sophomore Alex Hupp as a two-time high school All-American. Linke was honored as an All-American for the first time in her career.

 

Guile helped lead East to its fourth consecutive Kansas 6A state title as a senior in 2007. She hit .507 with 30 RBIs and posted a .526 on-base percentage and .826 slugging percentage in her senior season, while ending her career as a four-time state champion in Kansas’ largest class.

 

Linke is the younger sister of former Husker Katie Linke (2003-06). In her senior season at Northeast in 2006, Kelli led the city with a .509 average, 11 doubles, seven triples, nine home runs, 37 runs scored and 34 RBIs, while earning her second straight first-team SuperState selection from the Lincoln Journal Star.

 

Guile and Linke are among seven freshmen who will join the Nebraska softball team this fall. Fans can get their first look at the newcomers when the Huskers host their annual Big Red Fall Classic on Oct. 6 and 7 at Bowlin Stadium.