Nassau Conference ABC-I softball preview
Island Trees pitcher Alannah Basile delivers to the plate during the bottom of the third inning against Plainedge on April 2, 2013. Credit: James Escher
Coach: Michael Bonsignore
2013 record: 19-7
Key players
Alannah Basile, P, Sr.
Christie Ciaramitaro, RF, Jr
Shamar Sanchez, CF, Sr.
Ashley Melendez, 1B/P, Jr.
Samantha Melendez, LF, So.
Outlook: The defending county champions return all but one player. With a combination of power, speed, and situational hitting, the Bulldogs don't have an easy out in the lineup.
Coach: Melissa Amitrano
2013 record: 15-7
Key players
Kate Finnen, SS, Sr.
Taylor Curran, C, Sr.
Kelsey Marigliano, 3B/OF, So.
Nicole Francisco, P, Sr.
Giana Soriente, OF, Sr.
Outlook: The county runner-up returns a strong core led by Finnen, who is a tough out at the plate and has great range at short, and Curran, one of the Island's top catchers.
Coach: Chrissy Cutolo
2013 record: 10-13
Key players
Sarah Cornell, P So.
Selena Ruiz, C, Jr.
Kirstin Cox, OF, Fr.
Nicole Randazzo, OF, Sr.
Sabrina Caputo, OF, Fr.
Outlook: Cornell is a power pitcher who can locate her fastball and change speeds. Small-ball team led by Ruiz, who can bunt, slap and hit for power.
Coach: Anthony Turco
2013 record: 9-11
Key players
Jenna Turato, P, Jr.
Alyssa Jacobs, 3B, Jr.
Mikayla Morfesi, SS, Jr.
Rebecca Vilchez, P/1B, So.
Samantha Romanello, 1B/3B, So.
Outlook: Turato, a power pitcher with a great rise, has control and composure.
Coach: Jackie Rizzuti
2013 record: 14-6
Key players
Geena Fornataro, P, Jr.
Kristen Hickey, 1B, Sr.
Lisa Pellegrino, SS, Sr.
Jessica Vadala, 3B/P, Jr.
Ann Grimshaw, C, 8th
Outlook: Fornataro can mix it up with a fastball, curve, rise and change-up. Hickey, who hit .571 last season, has patience and a great eye at the plate.
Coach: Dave Radtke
2013 record: 15-4
Key players
Alexis Alvino, 2B, Jr.
Justine Jean, P, So.
Kim Beattie, SS, Sr.
Darian Caputo, 3B Jr.
Amanda Bridgwood, CF/P, Jr.
Outlook: Alvino, a line-drive hitter who will knock in plenty of runs, shifts from catcher to second. Jean has power in the circle and at the plate.
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