NEW MEXICO - Did not return for her sophomore season. FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) - Played in 27 games and made 22 starts primarily as the designated player...hit .228 in her first full season at New Mexico...had a double, a pair triples and a home run in 57 at-bats...finished the season with seven RBI and 21 total bases...also played second base, shortstop and third during the year defensively. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2007) - Redshirted her freshman season due to a knee injury...started three games at the Kajikawa Classic held in Tempe, Ariz., to open the season...record five at-bats prior to her injury. HIGH SCHOOL - Competed in basketball, softball and track and field while attending Valley High School in Albuquerque...played softball under Jimmy Hernandez and Joe Coleman...winner of the Maloof Award and received the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame Honor...earned the Pepsi APS Outstanding Female Athlete Award and was named first team all-district in softball and basketball...member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL - Born Kimberly Chinweoke Holyfield to David and Jimmie Holyfield on Feb. 5, 1987, in Albuquerque...has eight siblings; David Jr., Sammy, Jennifer, Michael, T.J., Daniel, Alexis and Chioma...hobbies include drawing, praising God and shopping. |
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