Written by Edythe Bradley

Albany State University’s Chaconna Marks has been named to the 2012 SIAC Preseason Softball All-Conference Team, which was selected by the SIAC Softball Coaches Association. A catcher, Marks was named to the SIAC’s First Team.

A Covington, Ga. native, Marks led the Lady Rams with 11 homeruns and 60 RBI. She batted .422 with a team-leading 70 hits and scored 44 runs for the Lady Rams. Marks was a 2011 SIAC First Team member.

Clark Atlanta University and Tuskegee University led the preseason team with four total selections, followed by Kentucky State University with three total selections. Also headlining the 2012 team are CAU pitcher Ashley Brooks and third baseball Elizabeth Handy.

Marks and the Lady Rams will open their 2012 season with four back-to-back home games in February. The Lady Rams will make their debut against the University of West Georgia Lady Wolves on Feb. 6 at Lady Rams Park. The Lady Rams will face the Georgia Southwestern State Lady Hurricanes on Feb. 8, Rollins College Tars on Feb. 10 and the Valdosta State University Lady Blazers on Feb. 13. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. for each of the games. The Lady Rams will open SIAC action against Clark Atlanta University on Feb. 25 at Lady Rams Park. Admission is free to ASU home games.

2012 SIAC Preseason Softball All-Conference Team

First Team

Chaconna Marks            Sophomore       Catcher                         Albany State University
Lakeeya Ramsey           Junior               Pitcher                          Benedict College
Elizabeth Handy            Sophomore       Third Baseman              Clark Atlanta University
Ashley Brooks               Senior               Pitcher                          Clark Atlanta University
Shenaaz Burrell             Senior               Pitcher/Infielder             Kentucky State University
Terri Roberts                 Junior               Shortstop                     Miles College
Tiffany Roberts             Junior               Pitcher/Utility                 Miles College
Januar Page                  Junior               Outfielder                      Stillman College
Karisa Foye                  Sophomore       Pitcher                          Tuskegee University

Tameria Brown              Senior               Second Baseman          Tuskegee University

Second Team
Brittany Brackenridge    Senior               Shortstop                     Clark Atlanta University
Diamond Lee                Senior               Second Baseman          Clark Atlanta University
Katara Wilson                Senior              Outfielder                      Fort Valley State University
Lorena Villamar             Junior               Pitcher/Infielder             Kentucky State University
Caitlyn Pierotti               Senior              Catcher                         Kentucky State University
Alexandria Taylor           Sophomore      Utility                            Paine College
Fernisha McMillan          Senior              Shortstop                     Paine College
Brittany Perry                Sophomore       Pitcher/First Baseman    Stillman College
Alexis Griffin                 Junior               Outfielder                      Tuskegee University
Megan Moore                Senior              Infielder                        Tuskegee University