Nassau Conference AA-III softball preview
Farmingdale CF Lauren Hill lines a single to load the bases with none out in the top of the seventh inning of a Nassau County varsity softball game vs. host Baldwin on April 16, 2013. Credit: James Escher
Coach: Laura Malone
2013 record: 7-11
Key players
Lauren Hill, CF, Jr.
Katie Waszkiewicz, 2B, Sr.
Michelle Marino, SS, Soph.
Jocelynn Santiago, P, Jr.
Amanda Duddy, 1B/P, Soph.
Outlook: Hill is a strong contact hitter with speed on the basepaths. Waszkiewicz is the Dalers' leading run producer. Marino is a constant threat to swipe a bag.
Coach: Diane Pasatieri
2013 record: 4-11
Key players
Marissa Braito, 2B, 8th grade
Alison Forte, CF, Jr.
Erin Rivera, SS, Jr.
Kerry Brew, 2B/3B, Sr.
Cara Berkey, P, Jr.
Outlook: Braito is an aggressive slap hitter and bunter atop the lineup. Forte can hit to all fields out of the clean-up spot. Rivera has great speed on the bases.
Coach: Eric Sutz
2013 record: 15-3
Key players
Alex Caprariello, P, Sr.
Carrie Rybecky, SS, Sr.
Emma Lupoli, OF/IF, Fr.
Danielle Elkins, 1B, Fr.
Peri Chain, 1B/RF, Sr.
Outlook: Caprariello, who has four career no-hitters, will work the inside of the plate and has terrific movement on her off-speed pitches. The Vikings will be very active on the basepaths.
Coach: Neil Lasher
2013 record: 1-14
Key players
Erica Koplitz, 1B Sr.
Victoria Overbeck, P Fr.
Emily Bartoletta, C, Fr.
Alexandra Randisi, 2B, Fr.
Julia Costarella, SS, Soph.
Melissa O'Reilly, 3B, Soph.
Outlook: The core is set for the future with a young group that continues to develop. Koplitz, the captain and lone senior on the roster, provides veteran leadership.
Coach: Arthur Riccio
2013 record: 4-14
Key players
Tiffany Longarzo. P, Soph
Randi Ruderman, SS, Jr.
Jasmine Garden, 2B, Jr.
Nia Outlaw, 3B, Sr.
Kayla Diedrick, CF, Jr.
Outlook: Longarzo has added velocity and developed a curveball. She'll get added run support and have an improved defense behind her.
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