OVERVIEW

Kennedy Thomas was the catalyst for one of the most potent offenses in the state of Iowa as a prep … Could potentially see time at third base, first base and in the circle … Has a really strong bat and quick glove … Light on her feet … Very focused on being successful … Earned JCCC student-athlete academic honors in 2019.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Played in 15 games, 12 as a starter … Batted .306 (11-for-36) with four doubles, a home run, six runs scored and 13 driven in … Made just one error in 26 fielding chances, for a percentage of .962 … Had a single and an RBI in her collegiate debut, a 5-4 loss to Vernon at the Cowtown Classic in Fort Worth (2-15-19) … A day later got her first extra base hit, a double, and drove in a run in an 11-2 loss to Seminole State (2-16-19) … Had a single, double and home run, scored twice and drove in three runs in a 4-5 loss to Northeaster Oklahoma A&M at the Crowder Bash in Joplin, Mo. (3-8-19) … Followed with an RBI single in a 9-6 loss to Indian Hills (3-8-19) … Drove in two runs with a double to help JCCC to an 8-0 shutout over Coffeyville (3-19-19) ... Ripped a double and drove in three runs in an 8-6 loss to Des Moines Area at the NJCAA D-II National Tournament (5-24-19).

HIGH SCHOOL

Was a four-year starter for coach Dave Bingham at Ankeny High School, Ankeny, Iowa … Graduated 2018 … Was a four-time All-Central Iowa Metropolitan League selection … Garnered Iowa Class 5A All-State second-team as a senior … Hit .458 with 66 hits, 10 doubles, 15 home runs, 34 runs scored and 68 driven in as a senior, and all classes in the state of Iowa in RBIs and home runs … Her 66 hits were fifth most in the state in Class 5A … Also pitched 66 innings and finished with a record of 7-3 and an earned run average of 2.76 … Helped the Hawks to a 28-13 record and runner-up finish in the Iowa Class 5A Regional …  Hit .233 with 20 hits, four doubles, a home run, eight runs and 12 RBIs as a freshman … As a sophomore hit .363 with 41 hits, seven doubles, three homers, 22 runs and 33 RBIs … Hit a .413 clip with 50 hits, 14 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 20 runs and 46 driven in her junior season … Set the school all-time career record for RBIs with 159 and the single season mark with 68 her senior year … Her 15 home runs are the second-most in Ankeny history … Pitched a no-hitter in a 12-0 shutout over Thomas Jefferson in the Class 5A Regional semifinals, retiring 12 of 14 batters she faced striking out three with two walks … Also earned one varsity letter in track and field, competing in the throwing events … Was a seven-time CIML All-Academic performer.