Carnecia Kirkwood

Position:
Utility
Height:
5-5
Class:
Junior
High School:
Hazelwood Central High
Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo.

Coffeyville -- Played two seasons in the outfield at Coffeyville CC... ranked eighth in the nation in stolen bases as a sophomore while earning all-conference honors.

High School -- A four-year varsity team member... second-team all-conference a junior... team captain and first-team all-conference as a senior... Suburban North first team... named Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Personal -- Born July 8, 1993... daughter of Carl and Kenese Kirkwood... sister to four siblings, Carl, Cierra, Gabby and Carter.

Softball Highlights vs. St. Thomas (Game Three)

Sunday, March 22

Softball Highlights vs. St. Thomas (Game Two)

Saturday, March 21

Softball Highlights vs. St. Thomas (Game One)

Friday, March 20

Head Coach Mark Turgeon Full Introductory Press Conference

Monday, March 09

Kansas City Drops Summit Opening Series to St. Thomas

Sunday, March 22

The Kansas City Roos softball team dominated the Western Illinois Leathernecks with an 8–0 shutout victory, during their second home game of the season. The Roos set the tone early and never let up, controlling the game from the first pitch to the final out. Strong performances in the circle and at the plate fueled the win, giving the Roos a statement victory at home. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup.

Roos Dominate Leathernecks in Run-Rule Decision

Wednesday, March 18

The UMKC Kangaroos opened their home schedule with a doubleheader against the Creighton Bluejays, marking the first home games of the season. Creighton took the first matchup with a final score of 6-2, putting the Roos on the board with an early loss before the teams returned to the field for game two. UMKC fought to keep momentum going into the second game as they looked to bounce back in front of the home crowd. The Roos ultimately fell in the nightcap as well, with the final score of game two ending at 9-0.

Roos Drop Doubleheader to Creighton

Tuesday, March 10

Leilani Bustamante celebrates after hitting a double against Brown

Kansas City Takes a Pair of Wins at the Reggie Smith Invitational

Sunday, March 01

2014 Softball Roster

Kendra Leach

Cinda Ramos

Kenzie Flaws

Bri Wyatt

Carnecia Kirkwood

Kaitlyn Carey

Brooke Parker

Caitlin Christopher

Kristi Lee

Aly Zembruski

Abby Warkentine

Kelsey Volle

Marlee Maples

Katie Kelley

Maddie Garton

Alexandra Friloux

Alex Gale

Kendra Leach

Cinda Ramos

Kenzie Flaws

Bri Wyatt

Carnecia Kirkwood

Kaitlyn Carey

Brooke Parker

Caitlin Christopher

Kristi Lee

Aly Zembruski

Abby Warkentine

Kelsey Volle

Marlee Maples

Katie Kelley

Maddie Garton

Alexandra Friloux

Alex Gale