As a Junior in 2005: Appeared in 31 games, starting 13 ... hit .158 with three hits and six runs scored ... started the team's first five games of the season, picking up her first hit of the season against Nevada (Feb. 26) ... posted back-to-back games where she scored a run in a conference doubleheader against Villanova (April 17) ... earned time in 10 BIG EAST games, starting one.
As a Sophomore in 2004: Appeared in 46 games in the outfield, starting 45 ... scored eight runs, while also driving in three and stealing two bases ... went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader at Virginia Tech (April 16), posting career highs in hits and runs ... honored as a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.
As a Freshman in 2003: Earned valuable time on the field during her first season ... highlighted by a 2-for-2 game vs. Manhattan, where she drove in two and scored one ... received BIG EAST Academic All-Star honors.
Before St. John's: First team all-league and first team all-state 2002 while playing for Newport High School ... first team all-league and third team all-state 2001 ... captained softball, basketball and volleyball teams each for one year ... played for the Softball Magic for two years...softball league champs for two years, including second in the state ... accumulated a .545 batting average which was 2nd in the state for triple A softball.
Personal: Born on December 4, 1983 in Corvallis, Ore. ... Parents are Richard and Rebekah Belloni ... Has an older brother, Aaron Belloni ... followed in the footsteps of her aunt who played softball for the University of Oregon ... Majoring in communication arts with a minor in business.
Career Highs:
Hits: 3, at Virginia Tech, 4/16/04
Runs: 2, at Virginia Tech, 4/16/04
RBI: 2, vs. Manhattan, 4/27/03
SB: 1, three times, last vs. Siena, 3/28/04
At Bats: 4, four times, last at Pittsburgh, 4/18/04
Walks: 1, four times, last vs. Hofstra, 4/13/05
Belloni Up Close
Favorite St. John's Athlete: Megan Oliver
Few people know that I: Won the Price Is Right
St. John's softball player that will surprise you this year: Me
Role model/hero: Parents and brother
Teammate that inspires me: Jess Marical in the outfield, Megan Oliver at bat and Bionka King for her positive attitude