Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University head coach Jenny Fuller announced today the addition of Emily Charchuk (Victoria, British Columbia) and Chanel Siebenthal (Lakewood, Colo.). The pair out of McCook Community College will join Meghan Anderson (Verona, Wis.) Shelby Novotny (Elk River, Minn.), Dystine Priebe (Lancaster, Mo.), and Jessi Hernandez (El Paso, Texas) next fall.
 

Emily Charchuk •  Victoria, British Columbia •  Lambrick Park Secondary  •  McCook CC Emily Charchuk is a 5-foot-4, middle infielder out of McCook Community College. Charchuk was a 4-year letter winner at Lambrick Park Secondary, hitting .375 on her career. In her first season at McCook, Charchuk hit .439 with 25 doubles, four triples, and 13 stolen bases. Her 25 doubles ranked fifth overall in the nation. She was named to the Omaha World Herald All-Nebraska JUCO first team and the Academic All-America second team. She is the daughter of Tim and Carol Siebenthal.   Fuller on Charchuk: "Emily is a middle infielder that can play shortstop or second base. It is no secret that the most successful kids were usually at shortstop at some point, and they are moved around from there. To play shortstop, you have to have a different type of IQ, and Emily has that. Her experience at McCook will help her transition into a successful player in the NSIC. "

Chanel Siebenthal •  Lakewood, Colo. •  Grey Mountain HS •  McCook CC Chanel Siebenthal is a 5-foot-9, outfielder out of McCook Community College. As a prep, Siebenthal started all four years hitting .393 and earning captain honors in her senior season. She was a second team all-conference selection and first team all-state academic pick. In her first season at McCook, Siebenthal hit .406 with 16 doubles, six triples, five homeruns, 57 runs scored, 43 RBI, and 17 stolen bases. She was named to the Omaha World Herald All-Nebraska JUCO first team and the Academic All-America second team. She is the daughter of Tim and Carol Siebenthal.   Fuller on Siebenthal: "Chanel is a great athlete. She can play any outfield position and is an outstanding hitter. Chanel will add power and production to our line-up. She has strength, speed, athleticism and a strong work ethic."