2016: Most Improved team award winner
BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: A 2015 graduate of BMCHS ... four-year varsity starter and a one-year varsity letterwinner for cross country ... also played volleyball in 2012 ... led team to playoffs all four years for softball, including the division championship in 2015 ... National Honor Society member ... Special Olympics volunteer ... Honor Roll (2013-14, 2014-15) ... All-District (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) ... All-State (2014, 2015) ... 2014 Team MVP ... 2015 "For The Love of the Game" Award ... led Northern Nevada in home runs in 2014 ... ended her last three seasons with over a .400 batting average
CLUB: Reno Heat (2011-13) ... Nevada Comets (2013-15)
PERSONAL: Samantha "Sammi" Nicole Tallman was born in Reno, Nev. ... daughter of Denny and Carrie Tallman ... has one younger sister, Allison ... interested in pursuing a career in health care ... completed 150 hours of community service through high school career ... enjoys traveling and reading