On D’Apice: Reserve outfielder who will also contribute on the base paths.
2007: Made 26 appearances with 25 coming as a pinch runner ... scored six runs ... crossed homeplate in 8-6 loss to No. 2 Alabama on April 11 ... Fall Dean’s List.
Halls High School: Lettered three years for coach George Hall ... top-five in on-base and slugging percentage for Red Devils ... chosen for Most Improved award following sophomore season ... named Rookie of the Year after freshman year ... helped lead Knoxville Thunder to ASA 18-and-under National Tournament, placing 16th ... member of team that won ASA 18-and-under Memorial Tournament ... played on same team as current teammates Tia Blosser and Kandice Irwin ... four-year letter winner in volleyball ... received Lady Devil Award.
Personal: Born in Matteson, Ill., on January 29, 1988, Nicole is the daughter of Brian and Margie D’Apice ... father, Brian, played in Chicago Cubs minor league systemS ... family includes sister, Staci, 17 ... member of National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Health Occupation Students of America ... received Halls High School Academic Award in 2006 ... placed on Honor Roll all four years ... is currently a nursing major.
