Nassau Conference V softball preview

Roslyn third baseman Sophie Radutzky runs home to score in a game against Jericho on April 26, 2013. Credit: Steven Ryan
Coach: Vinnie Lospinuso
2013 record: 7-9
Key players
Amy Vitha, SS, Sr.
Elisha Maloney, CF, Jr.
Samantha Kenny, 2B, Sr.
Margaret Feldman, P, Jr.
Carly Rivlin, 3B, Sr.
Outlook: Strong hitting team behind Vitha and Val Elefante.
Coach: Lauren Majewski
2013 record: 3-9
Key players
Murphy McGorry, SS/P, So.
Ally Hart, P, Sr.
Elizabeth Jones, 2B/OF, Jr.
Jacqueline Albanese, OF, Jr.
Jensen Polizzotto, C, Jr.
Outlook: Murphy has a great arm and can play anywhere on the field if needed.
Coach: Andrew Demakopoulos
2013 record: 4-10
Key players
Kate Kozuch, C, Jr.
Nicole Lang, P, Jr.
Sophie Radutzky, SS, Jr.
Gabrielle Pomerantz, OF, Sr.
Outlook: Kozuch is a great contact hitter who finds the gaps for extra-base hits.
Coach: Chris Van Kovics
2013 record: 2-11
Key Players
Jackie Christenson, 3B/OF Sr.
Angela Graci, OF/1B/C, Sr.
Briana White, P/1B, Jr.
Amanda Malone, P, Jr.
Kathleen Feeley, 2B, Sr.
Outlook: White can overpower batters. Malone mixes up speeds and locations.
Coach: Nadine Pacifico
2013 record: 4-18
Key players
Lauren Sabatino, P, Jr.
Jackie D'Elia, SS, Sr.
Briana Mahoney, 3B, Jr.
Taylor Herlich, 1B, Jr.
Tricia Willett, 2B, So.
Outlook: A solid infield surrounds Sabatino, who throws with command.
Coach: Jennifer Gibbons
2013 record: 10-2
Key players
Sydney Witowski, P, Jr.
Kym Danns, SS, Jr.
Qwasia Young, 1B, Jr.
Racquelle Findlayter, CF, Sr.
Michelle Kretz, 3B, Jr.
Outlook: Witowski is a power pitcher but has developed off-speed pitches.

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.
