Ex-Lake City star transfers from Missouri

Casey Stangel, who led Lake City High to two state titles in her four seasons as the Timberwolves' No. 1 pitcher, is transferring from Missouri after one season.

Missouri coach Ehren Earleywine announced the departure of Stangel and two other players from the Tigers program earlier this week.

Stangel started 25 games in the circle at Missouri, and was 15-11 with a 3.27 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 164 2/3 innings. She batted .200 (15 for 75) with 3 homers and 12 RBIs.

She shared pitching duties for the Tigers with fellow freshman Tori Finucane, who went 21-6 with a 1.73 ERA.

Missouri finished 43-18 this season. The Tigers hosted a four-team regional on the first weekend of the NCAA softball tournament in Columbia. Nebraska beat Missouri twice on the final day to advance to the super regionals the following weekend.

Stangel committed to Missouri early in her sophomore year at Lake City. She also had interest from many of the top schools nationwide, including California, Washington, UCLA, Stanford, Oklahoma, UCLA and Arizona State.

Stangel's best friend, Lake City High senior Vanessa Shippy, has signed a letter of intent to play at Oklahoma State next year.