Suffolk League I-AA softball preview
Leah Mele of Longwood makes a throw to third during the Long Island Class AA Championship game on Tuesday June 4 2013 at Dowling College. Credit: Bob Sorensen
Coach: Ed Murillo
2013 record: 1-16
Key players
Nicole Minardi, 2B, So.
Brianna Murillo, SS, 8th grade
Atrinette Casas, P, Fr.
Kayla Nunez, 3B, Fr.
Keilly Estacuy, CF, Sr.
Outlook: A young squad trying to remain competitive in a tough league.
Coach: Harold Cooley
2013 record: 18-3
Key players
Kristen Andrew, P/OF, Sr.
Julie McDonald, OF/P, Sr.
Jessica Lodato, 2B, Sr.
Christina Rayfield, SS, Jr.
Alyssa Persich, OF, Jr.
Outlook: Strong, competitive team, with the ability to shut down any opponent.
Coaches: Tom Anziano and Bob Skahill
2013 record: 15-5
Key players
Angela Schuler, C, Sr.
Erin Sweeney, P, Jr.
Elizabeth Frayler, SS, Sr.
Kristina Balsano, 3B, Sr.
Erin Massmann, OF, Sr.
Outlook: All-County pitcher Sweeney and catcher Schuler lead a talented team.
Coach: Fred Luhrs
2013 record: 8-12
Key players
Ashley McCormack, SS, Sr.
Molly Peymann, 2B, Sr.
Aja DeGraw, CF, Sr.
Tianna DeOliveira, 3B/DH, Sr.
Brooke Kane, P, Jr.
Outlook: Core-of-four seniors want to make it to playoffs before they graduate.
Coach: Rick Caravaggio
2013 record: 13-7
Key players
Erin McCarthy, SS/C, Sr.
Kelly Langone, 1B, Sr.
Kasey Ryan, 3B, Jr.
Victoria Weinsheimer, CF, Jr.
Shannon Griffin, C, So.
Outlook: Young team led by McCarthy, a .500-plus hitter.
Coach: Jackie Legnon
2013 record: 16-3
Key players
Leah Mele, SS/2B, Jr.
Alexandra Russo, C, Sr.
Audrey Miller, OF/SS, Sr.
Katie Weil, OF, Sr.
Alexis Kopel, 1B, Sr.
Outlook: Reigning county champions return eight seniors and five juniors.
Coach: Krystle Canino
2013 record: 5-14
Key players
Jessica Conforti, P/SS, So.
Alexa Gonzalez, P/OF, Jr.
Emily Davenport, C, So.
Gianna Ranieri, P/1B, Fr.
Jessica Keller, P/OF, Jr.
Outlook: Nine returning players could translate into a bright future.
Coach: Dave Gervino
2013 record: 9-10
Key players
Samantha Van Dorn, P, Jr.
Amanda Lamacchia, 3B, Jr.
Nicole Baron, CF, Jr.
Liz Rohme, 2B, Jr.
Sierra Cardenales, OF, Jr.
Outlook: A young team looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Coach: Ralph Forman
2013 record: 16-8
Key players
Marissa Smith, P, Sr.
Samantha Marrone, CF, Sr.
Marissa Wilson, 1B, Jr.
Outlook: Ithaca-bound pitcher Smith can be dominant.
Coach: Ken Sasso
2013 record: 11-6
Key players
Danielle Heinssen, LF, Sr.
Nicole O'Donnell, 1B, So.
Julia Muratore, 2B, So.
Kirsten Bello, 3B, Jr.
Leanne Villani, CF, Jr.
Outlook: Hoping to make it two playoff appearances in a row.
Coach: Rosalie Serra
2013 record: 3-16
Key players
Brianna Morales, 3B/OF, Sr.
Elaina Frantellizzi, CF, Sr.
Brianna Dade, SS, Jr.
Chelsea Grosskopf, 2B, Sr.
Sarah Hyland, C/3B, So.
Outlook: Potential to improve on 2013.
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