Nassau Conference AA-II softball preview
Long Beach's Kelsey Larson throws to first for an out against Carey on March 30, 2012. Credit: Barry Sloan
Coach: Carmine Verde
2013 record: 8-12
Key players
Kelsey Larson, SS, Jr.
Brianna Rivera, 1B, Sr. H
Heather Weinstein, 2B, Sr.
Julianna Zaharias, CF, Sr.
Outlook: Larson is a gap hitter with power. She'll set the table for run producers like Rivera, who returns from a thumb injury, and Weinstein, a clutch hitter.
Coach: Rich Powell
2013 record: 15-6
Key players
Danielle Zurek, P, Sr.
Valerie Moran, CF, Sr.
Jessica Hom, SS, Fr.
Sam Molloy, 3B, So.
Kylie Marlow, LF, So.
Outlook: Zurek locates her pitches very well and changes pace to keep hitters off balance. Moran has a very strong arm in center. Hom, a slap hitter with speed, is an up-and-coming shortstop.
Coach: Rich Hinnerschietz
2013 record: 14-5
Key players
Kaitlyn Delaney, SS, Sr.
Amanda Mascia, 2B, Sr.
Alexandra Gaudelli , 3B, Jr.
Emily Henderson, C, So.
Danielle Anzalone, P, Jr.
Outlook: Strong up the middle with Delaney at short and Mascia at second. Gaudelli is a vacuum at third and a power bat in the four spot.
Coach: Jason Boland
2013 record: 7-9
Key players
Nicole Imhof, P/1B, So.
Joanna Marmo, C, Jr.
Allie Abbene, 2B, Jr.
Lauren Trimarco, P, Jr.
Sam Sanky, OF, Sr.
Outlook: Coming off their first playoff spot in nearly 20 years, the Colts feature a strong defense up the middle and a lefty power pitcher with an arsenal of pitches in Imhof.
Coach: Thomas Llewellyn
2013 record: 9-10
Key players
Jessica Pulis, P/CF, Sr.
Jade Aponte, SS, Jr.
Sophia Nicolas, 3B, Jr.
Taylor Krucher, OF, So.
Montia Moon, OF, Fr.
Outlook: Plenty of slap hitters and base stealing threats throughout the lineup. Pulis has great command of her pitches in the circle and is also a run producer.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
