Beattie was an All-American shortstop for the Hornets national runner-up team. She set Emporia State single season records with 87 hits and 74 runs scored as she led the Hornets to the 2006 NCAA Division II National Championship game. She hit .420 and her 74 runs set the MIAA single season record as she was named the Most Valuable Player in the MIAA in 2006.