Kristin Kurelic, Liz Misich, and Stephanie Burlew have led MVNU to a 73-73 record over the past four years. During that span, the team has won one National Christian College Athletic Association East Region Tournament (2008) and reached the championship game of the AMC Tournament twice (2008 and 2009). The Lady Cougars also took part in the 2008 NCCAA National Tournament and finished fourth.

Kurelic, a second baseman from Delaware, Ohio, has played in 120 games during her career at MVNU before a season-ending foot injury forced her to have surgery after playing in just one game this year. The former Worthington Christian High School standout has posted a .346 career batting average with 56 runs scored, 20 RBI, and 28 stolen bases in 32 attempts. As a freshman, she was an AMC Honorable Mention pick, an AMC All-Freshmen Team selection, and an NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American. A journalism major, she has posted a 3.97 grade point average and was an NAIA and NCCAA Scholar-Athlete as a junior and is up for those honors again this year.

"Kristin played the last three years at second base and has endured injuries that finally sidelined her for her senior year,” said MVNU coach Jeana Howald. "She played through pain until it completely stopped her from playing and she has been an example of perseverance and consistency as both a student and a person. She will be missed for her work ethic and hustle no matter the situation she is in. It has been great to get to know her and we wish her all the best.”

Misich, an outfielder from Madison, Ohio, has seen action in 59 career games over the past four years. The former Madison High School product has posted a .253 career batting average with 15 runs scored, 11 RBI, and three triples. This season, she has played in 22 of the team's 24 games and made 21 starts while batting .286. An art major with a 3.72 grade point average, she joined Kurelic on the NAIA and NCCAA Scholar-Athlete teams last year and is up for those awards again this season.

"Liz is an observer who leads by example and always has the team above herself,” said Howald. "The quiet, shy girl who showed up riding her bike to the field to try out has developed into a leader. When she speaks, everyone listens. She has been a coach's dream, always listens, gives of herself to others, and leads not with words but by example.”

Burlew, a pitcher from West Chester, Ohio, has pitched in 41 games over the past four years with 29 starts. The former Cincinnati Christian High School star has posted a 13-16 overall record on the mound with a 3.13 ERA to go along with 16 complete games, two shutouts, one save, and 68 strikeouts in 185.1 innings of work. This season, she leads the team with 13 appearances, 71 innings pitched, 28 strikeouts, and seven complete games as she has posted a 4-8 record with a 2.76 ERA. Another outstanding student, she has posted a 3.57 grade point average as an early childhood education major and is another NAIA and NCCAA Scholar-Athlete award recipient.

"Stephanie has shown excellent leadership this year for our young team,” said Howald. "Like Kristin, she has had her injuries. After red-shirting her freshman year with a shoulder injury, she has come back to be an important part of our pitching staff the past three years. She has been a strong example as a role model, student, and player. She loves kids and kids love her. She will be an excellent teacher and good things are ahead for her.”