Michele Rupard
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- Year Inducted:
- 2021
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- Sport(s):
- Softball
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- Inductee Category:
- Athlete
Rupard ('15) served as Central softball's starting catcher for four seasons. During her time with the Eagles, Rupard was a three-time NAIA All-American and a four-time Heart All-Conference performer. She was tabbed as the Heart Freshman of the Year in 2012 and the Player of the Year in 2014. Rupard was also a three-time Gold Glove Award winner, finishing her career with a .991 fielding percentage as a catcher. She concluded her time with the Eagles ranked in the top 10 in numerous career categories including 3rd in batting average (.390), 2nd in runs scored (149), 2nd in career doubles (49), and seventh in RBI (113). She is also the program record holder in single-season in both on-base percentage (.546 in 2014) and walks (45 in 2015). Rupard was a part of four-straight regular-season conference championship teams and three conference tournament titles.
