CHSAA softball preview
Kellenberg's Krista King gets the force out at second base on May 19, 2012. Credit: Alan J. Schaefer
Coach: Ken Conrade
2013 record: 22-4
Key players
Krista King, 2B, Sr
Kathryn Eiler, C, Sr.
Cristen Whigham, 1B, Sr.
Colleen Dunn, P, Sr.
Nikki Ditizio, 3B/LF, Sr
Outlook: King, a great bunter and slap hitter with tremendous speed, is the spark plug.
Coach: Brianne Herr2013 record: 15-4
Key players
Sofia Evangelista, P, Sr.
Nicole Sweet, 2B, Sr.
Kayla Kyff, C, 12
Taylor Fay, SS, Jr.
Marissa DeLaurentis, CF, 11
Outlook: Evangelista is tough to beat and throws a variety of spins.
Coach: Mike Massa2013 record: 14-6
Key players
Aileen Reilly, P, Sr.
Kim Puzo, 3B, Jr.
Dominique Zummo, CF, Sr.
Lexi Reale, SS, So.
Gabby Marcheschi, P/OF, Jr.
Outlook: Reilly, a power pitcher who is also quick with the bat, will get added run support. Puzo, a solid contact hitter, leads a balanced lineup.
Coach: Mike Gordek2013 record: 13-8
Key players
Danielle Fogarty, 3B/SS, Sr.
Brianna Maniscalco, P/2B, Jr.
Amanda Ricci, CF, So.
Olivia Volberg, 1B, So.
Sarah Minicozzi, 2B/RF, Sr.
Outlook: The goal this year is to finish in the top four.
Coach: Theresa Longenecker2013 record: 4-10
Key players
Kaitlyn Gorman, SS, Sr.
Lauren Williams, C, Jr.
Maggie Rogers, 3B, Sr.
Carly Steffen, CF, Jr.
Michelle Hudak, 1B. Sr.
Outlook: Fast team led by Gorman, a contact hitter and five-tool player.
Coach: Michelle Tripi
2013 record: 9-8
Key players
Bernadette Mullane, 1B, Sr.
Alicia Parenty, SS, Sr.
Sara Monaco, 2B, Sr.
Kristen Collins, CF, Fr.
Shannon Durham, P, Fr.
Outlook: Mullane is a power hitter who will drive in a lot of runs.
Coach: Meghan McArdle2013 record: 3-10
Key players
Tori Rebollo, CF, Sr.
Anna Petrucci, MIF, Sr.
Rochelle Brown, C, Jr.
Diana Felicione, P, Jr.
Kasey Harrington, SS, Jr.
Outlook: Rebollo has speed and Tetrucci is a solid base hitter.
Coach: Frank Chiauzzi
2013 record: 0-10
Key players
Meaghan Chiauzzi, P, Jr.
Elizabeth Limonta, SS, Jr.
Champaigne Toppi, CF, Jr.
Samantha Vaz, 1B, So.
Carolyn Partanio, 3B, Fr.
Outlook: Juniors Chiauzzi, Limonta and Toppi will be the leaders this season. Chiauzzi's specialty is the screwball.
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