Ottawa University

Sponsors: Black Insurance Group, LLC and Cindi Black Rodgers

North Central Missouri College: As a freshman at North Central Missouri College, Rodgers hit .305. She scored 36 runs, hit eight doubles, two home runs, drove in 23 runs, walked 12 times, had 13 stolen bases, a .369 on base percentage, and a .424 slugging percentage. Rodgers made 34 appearances for the Pirates, striking out 82 in 145.2 innings. She finished the season with a 3.36 ERA and a record of 18-9.

High School: Rodgers lettered in softball, track, wrestling, and basketball at Marceline High School. She helped the Tigers to a 2021 and 2022 State Championship and a third place finish in 2019. Rodgers was a three-time First team All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, and All-State selection. She was the L&C Conference Player of the Year in 2021 and earned Academic All-State in softball and track. Rodgers is tied for the MHS program record for most career wins as a pitcher.

Personal: Daughter of Bill and Cindi Rodgers ... exercise science major. She played travel ball for the Macon Travelers under coaches Andy Cook, Jared Reichel, and Miranda Reichel. Rodgers has a younger brother, two dogs, and a cat. She has resided in Marceline her whole life, enjoys reading and being with her friends.