Barry University Athletics

Hard worker ... Good base runner ... Has improved defensively ... Can hit for power and consistency ... Threat to drag ... Becoming a Buccaneer in all aspects ... Will challenge for the starting job at shortstop.

JUNIOR (2009): Played in 44 games with 40 starts ... Drove in nine RBI in 112 at bats ... Posted a .330 slugging percentage with four extra base hits ... Hit a blistering .397 in Sunshine State Conference games ... Stole three bases in five attempts.

SOPHOMORE (2008): Hit .216 off the bench with seven runs and four RBI ... Played in 30 games, making 13 starts, 11 at designated player and two at first base ... Went 2-for-2 with two runs against Stillman on Mar. 7.

FRESHMAN (2007): Played in 37 games with 13 starts, primarily as a designated player ... Recorded a .255 batting average ... SSC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Brampton Blazers in the Canadian Summer U-20 league ... Posted a .308 batting average and a .500 slugging percentage with 40 hits, 13 doubles, four home runs and 25 RBI ... A three-time Most Valuable Player for the Blazers ... Helped lead her team to the 2005 Regional Championship ... Won the Bob Lagerquisk “Rookie of the Year” award ... Four-time honor roll student ... Also participated in swimming, wrestling and flag football.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Randy Hipson and Martha Branigan ... Has one sister, Shannon ... Majoring in environmental science.

Sara Hipson Career Stats