Nassau Conference ABC-IV softball preview
East Rockaway shortstop Gina Skelly slides in to second base safely to secure a stolen base in a game against Oyster Bay on May 17, 2013. Credit: Steven Ryan
Coach: Joe Lores
2013 record: 22-6
Key players
Gina Skelly, SS, Sr.
Tiffani Parente, C, Sr.
Caitlin O'Mara, 1B, So.
Marisa Felbinger, OF, So.
Emily Galligan, 3B, Sr.
Outlook: Led by O'Mara, who has power and speed. Skelly and Parente also have pop.
Coach: Christine Moran
2013 record: 6-10
Key players
Angela Barth, P, Sr.
Julie VanO'Linda, C/IF, So.
Kelly Saronka, 2B, Sr.
Lindsay Stevens, SS, Sr.
Julia Guida, CF, So.
Outlook: This is a rebuilding year, but the Warriors have a lot of potential.
Coach: Toni Papetti
2013 record: 2-12
Key players
Caroline Robertson, SS, Sr.
Lauren Abbondondolo, C, Sr.
Victoria Danis, 2B, Sr.
Noelle Pisacano, OF, Sr.
Jessica Gioia, 3B, So.
Outlook: Led by Robertson, who has great range and a strong arm at short.
Coach: Dave Aguado
2013 record: 4-8
Key players
Jenna Abruzzino, CF, Sr.
Sam Estupinian, SS, Fr.
Kelly Kroez, 3B/P, Fr.
Kaylee Naraine, P/OF, Jr.
Tara Meehan, C, So.
Outlook: A young team looking to compete for a playoff spot.
Coach: Deidre Kelly
2013 record: 7-6
Key players
Jill Filippi, 3B, Jr.
Jancarla Herrara, SS, So.
Sabrina Spiridigliozzi, LF, Sr.
Shantel Oliver, CF, Sr.
Allyssa Rullo, P, Fr.
Outlook: Strong particularly on left side of the infield with Filippi and Herrara.
Coach: Christina Cambria
2013 record: 1-11
Key players
Samantha Palazzolo, C, So.
Samantha Hurtado, P, Fr.
Morgan Tursi, P/IF, So.
Perri Schreiber, SS, Jr.
Rachel Tomei, P, Jr.
Outlook: Palazzolo is quick behind the plate and has a great eye at plate.
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.
