Recruit Spotlight: Gianna Mancha (4/11)
Recruit Spotlight: Gianna Mancha (4/11)
Today’s focus is on a NorCal sophomore who had several schools looking at her but fell in love with one particular coaching staff which made all the difference in where she’ll play college ball!
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Name: GIANNA MANCHA
High School: Central
City: Fresno
State:
Calif.
Grad Year: 2017
Club: Nor Cal Firecrackers – Miller
Position(s): Pitcher/shortstop
Height: 5-foot-8
High School Stats: through first 18 games was 16-2 with a 0.53 ERA, 13 shutouts, one perfect game with 176 K’s in 112.1 innings; fielding percentage of .931 and a batting average of .356 with 17 RBI.
High School Honors: MVP of the Washington Union Tournament (20 teams) on March 19-21 as team took 1st place.
College: Boise State
Other Offers: Arizona, Fresno State; interest from Utah, Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State
Why Boise State: “The Bronco staff, starting with Coach Cindy Ball, who has been watching me play since I was in the 8th grade.”
“She appealed to me coming from the pitcher-to-pitcher stand point. Coach Ball gets me; she had an outstanding career as a pitcher and inspires me. When I talked to my pitching coach, former UCLA Bruin All-American Courtney Dale—who has always been my strength and inspiration since the 8th grade—she told me that I was on the right track when I was looking into Boise State and Coach Ball.”
“Courtney assured me that I couldn’t go wrong with Coach Ball in my corner. I had that feeling when I was in Boise for camp, I could feel it. I knew I wanted to be there with Coach Ball and I wanted to play my heart out for her. She can drive me to be the best player possible, to excel academically and basically finish raising me into my young adulthood as I will only be 17 when I become a Bronco.”
“I will also be given the opportunity to compete for an infield position at Boise State when I’m not pitching and the opportunity to continue to fight for a spot in the batting line up.”
“I adore the whole staff. It is the best fit for me athletically and academically and I feel truly blessed. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. They already feel like my extended family!”
What is your favorite bat? “Louisville Slugger LXT, it has a solid point of impact even when I miss a little. I like the balanced, light-weight feel.”
What bat does your team use? “We use the Louisville Slugger LTX and the Xeno.”
What is your favorite brand of cleats? “Mizuno.”
What is the uniform brand you prefer? “Gluv.”