Nassau League ABC-IV softball preview

Locust Valley Falcons

Coach: Nadine Pacifico

2015 record: 7-9

Key player

Tricia Willett Utility Sr.

Outlook: Young team will be led by Willett, who can start at any position on the field, and drives the ball consistently.

Cold Spring Harbor Seahawks

Coach: Steve Cacioppo

2015 record: 4-14

Key players

Sabrina Odierno C Sr.

Sofia Patti SS Sr.

Natalia Simmons OF Jr.

Chloe Seccafico OF Soph.

Outlook: Odierno, a lefthanded hitter who led the team in all offensive categories, has a strong arm behind the dish. Simmons gets to anything hit near her.

Sewanhaka Indians

Coach: Deidre Kelly

2015 record: 0-16

Key players

Jancarla Herrera SS/CF Sr.

Allyssa Rullo P Jr.

Kayla Khanat 3B Soph.

Kim Velsor LF Sr.

Rebeca Solorio 1B Sr.

Outlook: Infusion of young pitching and catching this season. Herrera, expected to play more center this season, is a lefty slapper who has speed and makes things happen on the basepaths.

Roslyn Bulldogs

Coach: Andrew Demakopoulos

2015 record: 12-4

Key players

Megha Schmalze 3B Sr.

Hannah Schildcrout P Jr.

Rachel Elkowitz 1B Jr.

Dana Wagner CF Soph.

Camryn Kozuch 2B Soph.

Outlook: Graduated six senior starters but has strong freshman class. Schmalze hits for power and average. Schildcrout is a contact hitter who uses all fields. Elkowitz gets on base in a variety of ways.

West Hempstead Rams

Coach: Chris Van Kovics

2015 record: 4-12

Key players

Emily Weinstein C Sr.

Kelsey Reichert 2B Jr.

Dana Palermo P Jr.

Emma Shanley INF/OF Sr.

Tina Tudisco 1B Jr.

Outlook: Weinstein and Reichert have speed atop a lineup than will put the ball in play and force defenses to make plays. Palermo will change speeds and throw strikes.

Lynbrook Owls

Coach: Peter Toscano

2015 record: 13-4

Key players

Kacie Curran SS Sr.

Liz DiCarmine C Sr.

Georgia Krendel 1B Sr.

Julianne Graepel P Soph.

Katherine Cusack 3B Sr.

Outlook: Strong senior class and infield, led by Curran, who has speed, some power, and is dependable at short having made just two errors last season. DiCarmine and Krendel will drive in runs.

Great Neck North Blazers

Coach: Erik Connolly

2015 record: 7-8

Key players

Jessica Weiss P Sr.

Joyce Gallo SS Sr.

Austin Durham C Soph.

Samantha LaRossa 1B Jr.

Camryn Lessing 3B Jr.

Outlook: Weiss throws with power and catches batters off guard with her changeup. Gallo, with great range at short and a strong bat, was called “maybe the best athlete, male or female, in the school” by Connolly.

Hewlett Bulldogs

Coach: Vinnie Lospinuso

2015 record: 10-6

Key players

Lauren Dori C Soph.

Ricki Sperry P Sr.

Harper Manus 3B/SS Soph.

Dana Feldman SS Jr.

Hannah Prusack CF Jr.

Outlook: An athletic team that will manufacture runs. Dori, with her ability to drive the ball, will be a main run-producer. Manus, who hit six home runs last season, has pop. Sperry will keep them in games.