Jan. 17, 2008

THIBODAUX, La. - Former standout for the Colonels Leah Peterson joined head coach Jenny Parsons' staff as an assistant coach for the 2008 season, announced Parsons earlier this week.

Peterson, who lettered three seasons for Nicholls, finished up her four-year career in 2007. The Berwick, La. native was a full time starter at third base for the Colonels, which included being named to the Southland Conference Second Team twice (2006-07), and a LSWA First Team selection at third base in 2007. Peterson finished her career as the all-time leader in career doubles (41), doubles in a season (19), and most doubles in a game (3).

"Leah is great addition to our staff," said Parsons. "She was a great player for Nicholls, and I believe that she is on her way to being a successful coach."

Besides possessing the ability to stretch a single into a double in the blink of an eye, Peterson also finished up her stint at Nicholls on the field as fifth on the all-time career hit list (167) and on the all-time career RBI list (90). Peterson also left Nicholls as a player with a .298 career batting average and fourth on the career total bases list (263).

Peterson, 22, graduated from Nicholls in 2007 with a degree in Human Performance and English, and currently resides in Thibodaux, La.

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