By John Hepokoski
UWRF Sports Information

Keri Feller first learned to love the game of T-Ball at the age of five. Softball did not come into the picture until two years later. Her parents, Scott and Deb, helped her to love the game by consistently playing catch outside and playing other sports.

After her years of youth sports, Feller moved on to Austin High School where she was a two sport athlete while playing softball and basketball. Feller was the softball team's Most Valuable Player and one both Offensive and Defensive awards. She was honorable mention on the All-State team and made the All-Area team as she captained her team for two seasons.

Feller was also a basketball player in high school and was on varsity three of her four years.

With convincing from current Falcon and high school rival Brittany Rathbun, Feller decided to come join the River Falls tradition.

"Brittany got me to come here," said Feller.   "Which is amazing considering that we were huge rivals in high school because our schools were in the same conference."

In her first season with the Falcons, Feller played in 27 games and made as much of an impact as a freshman could. She hit .307 and recorded 27 hits while batting in 19 runs. She had five doubles, two triples and a home run. With early numbers like that, the Falcons can look to an even better season next year from the up-and-coming Feller.

"Keri is an outstanding athlete," said Falcon head Coach Faye Perkins. "She has made great progress and I look for that to continue into next season."

Feller has only played two positions ever in her softball career, catcher and first base.   Her favorite position of course is catcher.

Feller has learned some valuable lessons in her season with the Falcons under Perkins. "Things aren't always black and white, there is some gray area and all problems can be figured out as long as people compromise."

Her greatest influence would have to be her mom. "My mom has taught me to be a strong, independent person, and to continue on with life no matter what obstacles are thrown your way."

Feller enjoys doing anything involving competition in her spare time.   Outside of that she enjoys shopping and spending time with friends.

Feller has team goals of taking River Falls to the next level and a National Championship.   Her individual goals are simply to make and impact and be part of the team.

Feller is majoring in communicative disorders and plans to become a speech pathologist.