At Delaware: Will challenge for playing time at either second base or in the outfield for the Blue Hens.

High School: Three-year starter for softball team at Cheshire • earned all-league honors as a second baseman • three-year letterwinner on the indoor track team • competed in the 55 meter hurdles and the 4x200 relay • named all-state • played three years of soccer • honor roll student.

Personal: Courtney Hayes Kelly • born March 11, 1987 (the same day as fellow freshman Jessica Kozlowski) • daughter of Joseph and Nancy Kelly • has a sister, Bryn (16) and a brother, Joe (11) • psychology major at Delaware • has played with fellow freshman Kim Ovittore since they were in sixth grade.