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. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
