St. Lucy's grad Nuveman hits slam as she preps for Olympics

Two-time Olympic gold medal catcher Stacey Nuveman, a Pomona St. Lucy's graduate, is hitting her stride as she seeks a third gold medal, according to reports by rivals.com and usasoftball.com.

Nuveman had a grand slam among her three hits Saturday in a 19-0 victory against the Bloomington Lady Hearts before 4,217 fans in Normal, Ill..

Said Nuveman on the USA softball Website following her teams consecutive victories against Team NPF (6-0) and the Lady Hearts: "We came here in 2004 and once again it was a fantastic site. Today I really felt great out there. My at-bats are getting better every day as we continue on the tour and prepare ourselves for situations in Beijing."

Kaiser graduate Amber Jackson had one of Team NPF's two hits Saturday against Team USA.

Team USA is 45-1 on the "Bound 4 Beijing" (China) tour.

The U.S. team had a combined 25 runs and 25 hits in the two games.

Fifteen of the 18 players U.S. Olympians are from California, according to rivals.com. Here is the U.S. roster, including high schools attended:

Monica Abbott - North Salinas
Laura Berg - Santa Fe Springs
Crystal Bustos - Canyon (Canyon Country)
Andrea Duran - Selma
Tairia Flowers - Salpointe Catholic (Arizona)
Jennie Finch - La Mirada
Vicky Galindo - James Logan (Union City)
Lovieanne Jung - Fountain Valley
Kelly Kretschman - Satellite (Florida)
Lauren Lappin - Loara (Anaheim)
Caitlin Lowe - Foothill (Tustin)
Jessica Mendoza - Camarillo
Stacey Nuveman - St. Lucy's (Pomona)
Cat Osterman - Cypress Springs (Texas)
Natasha Watley - Woodbridge (Irvine)

Reserves and High School Attended

Lisa Fernandez - St. Joseph (Lakewood)
Alicia Hollowell - Fairfield
Jenny Topping - La Habra