As A Junior (1998): Recruited primarily as a catcher, Quillin saw most of her time a third base for the Lady Razorbacks last year. The 5-4 right-hander had three multiple hit games against Centenary, Kansas and Mississippi in three Arkansas wins. In those combined contests, Quillin was 6-of-8 with three runs scored. In addition, Quillin nearly matched her assists to her putouts with 62 helps and 64 outs.
At Northeast Texas: Quillin hit .375 in 1997 with 52 hits, 34 runs and 18 RBI. She stole 14 bases and logged an on-base percentage of .478. Behind the plate, Quillin fielded .898 in 34 games, with 33 putouts and 23 assists. A two-time all-region pick at Northeast Texas, Quillin was also a two-time all-conference pick while leading all Texas junior college players in hitting her freshman year with a .468 batting average. In addition to her accomplishments on the field, Quillin was a two-time academic all-conference pick and earned academic all-american honors as a sophomore with a 3.82 grade-point-average in business finance.
At Lufkin HS: Quillin got a late start on high school softball lettering only her junior and senior seasons. During that short time, Quillin was a two-time all-district pick while earning her team's hustle and leadership awards. In addition to softball, Quillin was a member of the student council, Anchor Club and Key Club while earning Texas Scholar academic honors.
Personal: Born Dec. 24, 1976, Katherine Elizabeth Quillin is the middle child of Robert and Angela Quillin of Lufkin, Texas. She has one older brother, William, and a younger sister, Mary Ellen. Quillin is a marketing major at Arkansas.
At Northeast Texas: Quillin hit .375 in 1997 with 52 hits, 34 runs and 18 RBI. She stole 14 bases and logged an on-base percentage of .478. Behind the plate, Quillin fielded .898 in 34 games, with 33 putouts and 23 assists. A two-time all-region pick at Northeast Texas, Quillin was also a two-time all-conference pick while leading all Texas junior college players in hitting her freshman year with a .468 batting average. In addition to her accomplishments on the field, Quillin was a two-time academic all-conference pick and earned academic all-american honors as a sophomore with a 3.82 grade-point-average in business finance.
At Lufkin HS: Quillin got a late start on high school softball lettering only her junior and senior seasons. During that short time, Quillin was a two-time all-district pick while earning her team's hustle and leadership awards. In addition to softball, Quillin was a member of the student council, Anchor Club and Key Club while earning Texas Scholar academic honors.
Personal: Born Dec. 24, 1976, Katherine Elizabeth Quillin is the middle child of Robert and Angela Quillin of Lufkin, Texas. She has one older brother, William, and a younger sister, Mary Ellen. Quillin is a marketing major at Arkansas.