As a Trojann, Shelly was a three-time varsity starting pitcher and letter winner from 1990 to 1992. In 1990, She compiled a 10-5-1 record, facing 402 batters in 98 2/3 innings.  During that time, she struck out sixty while only allowing eleven earned runs.  Her ERA was an astounding 0.78 which still stands as the lowest ERA posted by a Trojan pitcher in over 50 years.  Shelly was selected to the All-Southwest District team and was named All-State, Honorable Mention her sophomore season.

Shelly's pitching success continued into her junior season of 1991.  She pitched 51 2/3 innings, faced 219 batters, striking out 31 of them. She allowed only eight earned runs, posting a 1.70 ERA which ranks her thirteenth among All-Time ERA's posted in Atlantic.  Shelly was selected unanimous First Team All-Conference.

As a senior in 1992 Shelly threw eleven shut outs, struck out 146 hitters, including twelve in a single game.  She posted a 0.92 ERA, which is second best all-time behind her 0.78 ERA from 1990.  Shelly was again selected Unanimous First Team All-Conference and was part of the All-Southwest District Team.

After graduation Shelly continued her softball career at Southwest Iowa Community College and Grandview University where she recorded a perfect game.  For the past 29 years Shelly has been employed by Midwest Eye Care in Council Bluffs.  She and her husband Bret continues to be a huge supporter of the Trojan Softball Program.

ATLANTIC SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION