Whenever Phoenix' Chris McGee is on the pitching mound, the Lady Bears have a big advantage over their opponent. McGee is one of three Phoenix pitchers with double figure wins at 16-5 and an ERA of under 2.00. The Lady Bears currently sit in first place among Division 2 teams in the ACCAC and are ranked third nationally by the NJCAA.

McGee, a sophomore from Trevor Browne High School, has been greatly helped in the circle by fellow Trevor Browne alum and now Phoenix teammate Sonia Medina.

"My catcher (Medina) is my best friend and we have played together for many years, so when she decided to go to Phoenix College, so did I", said McGee.

When McGee got to Phoenix, Coach Heinz Mueller had to get her to believe in herself. "Coach got me to not think as much and trust what I can do," said McGee.

While McGee has found success on the softball diamond, she has proven to be equally successful in the classroom. She currently is logging a 3.65 grade point average in Elementary Education. McGee is looking to further her softball career and her education at a four year college and is currently being recruited by Troy State, Baker University, and Grand Canyon.

When McGee leaves Phoenix College, she will take with her many team awards. However, the thing she said she will most remember is the togetherness of the team. "I'll miss all the fun I have had," said McGee. "I have never gotten along with teammates so well. It's like having a group of sisters without the fighting."

Chris's Favorites...
Athlete: Kim Mauer
Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Singer: Tim McGraw
Place you have never been: Hawaii
Thing to do in spare time: Hang out with my fiance