It was extreme even for a green defender. Valparaiso prides itself on playing tough defense and the fielders call themselves the green defenders. Senior shortstop Lisa Setzler's style of play is a perfect fit. When she was a sophomore, they were taking ground balls out in the asphalt parking lot near the school and she dove to stop the ball without even thinking about it.
People never know what is going to happen.
On a team loaded with standouts, Setzler's not always the first one to get attention, but she's a big reason for the Vikings' success. A lot of times she does get overlooked, but she doesn't worry about it. She is quick to laugh and always has a smile on her face. Few balls get through the middle of Valparaiso's infield with her and Spurgeon around. Setzler has only two errors this season.