SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Hannah Russell is a two-time First Team All-WCC pick for Santa Clara softball. The senior catcher led the team in 2018 with a .331 batting average and followed it up in 2019 with a .320 mark, but her biggest moment came in the field when she caught Aubree Kim's no-hitter as a sophomore.

Get to know Russell in a Student-Athlete Spotlight.

Hometown
Stockton, Calif.

Major
Communications

How old were you when you started playing softball? 
Eight years old.

What is your favorite part about being a Bronco? 
Playing alongside such an amazing group of teammates!

Which teammate makes you laugh the most? 
Sarah Ellersick.

What is your favorite SCU softball memory? 
Catching Aubree Kim's no-hitter.

Biggest inspiration? 
Buster Posey.

What would you rate 10/10?
Cheesecake, New Girl (TV show), and a day on the lake with friends and family.

What is your dream job? 
Working for the NCAA, making a difference for student-athletes

Do you have any softball superstitions?
I always do my hair the same way unless I'm in a slump or have a really bad game. Then I'll do my hair differently or put a ribbon in it. 

What movie title best describes your life? 
Adventures in Babysitting

What is one time you can't leave the house without?
Sunscreen.

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