Suffolk League III-AA softball preview
Half Hollow Hills West pitcher Francesa Casalino Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Coach: Bill Mitaritonna
2013 record: 16-5
Key players
Francesca Casalino, P, Sr.
Alyse McAlpine, 2B, So.
Gabrielle Casalino, 3B, So.
Rose Cipoletti, OF, So.
Alexandra Parkas, C, Fr.
Outlook: Have team chemistry, pitching depth and roster depth at each position.
Coach: Jason McGowan
2013 record: 10-11
Key players
Alexa Martone, C, Jr.
Juliette Polis, CF, Sr.
Courtney Greene, P, Fr.
Danielle Drywa, OF, Sr.
Heather Zenk, 2B, So.
Outlook: Greene, who struck out 99 in 119 innings, leads a veteran team.
Coach: Jeff Doroski
2013 record: 16-6
Key players
Stephanie Falisi, SS/3B/P, Sr.
Danielle Napoli, SS, Jr.
Sara Tucci, 3B/2B, Sr.
Karla Vanston, 1B, Jr.
Sarah Freeborn, OF/C, Sr.
Outlook: Balanced lineup and defensively strong.
Coach: Nicole Torres
2013 record: 5-13
Key players
Shannon Clancy, C, Sr.
Deanne Lacerra, 2B, Sr.
Brianna Ortiz, P, Jr.
Breanna Kuhner, SS, So.
Outlook: Clancy, a power-hitting catcher with a great arm, will lead the Eagles.
Coach: Jimmy McGowan
2013 record: 19-6
Key players
Lauren Buturla, P, Sr.
Kaitlyn Snyder, SS, Jr.
Catherine Vaughan, CF, So.
Lauren Mendez, C, Sr.
Lyndsay Smocer, 1B, Jr.
Outlook: Butera (17-6, 1.73 ERA) leads the 2013 League IV champions.
Coach: John McCaffrey
2013 record: 12-9
Key players
Jaxie Collard, P, Jr.
Theresa Grimaldi, 3B/1B, So.
Ali Wiener, 2B, Jr.
Tori Fox, SS, Fr.
Taylor Thomas, C, Sr.
Outlook: Only two seniors on a team that moved up from League IV.
Coach: Erin Molloy
2013 record: 4-16
Key players
Kristina Foley, SS, Sr.
Courtney Kane, P, Fr.
Jasmine Seaton, CF, Jr.
Paige Baker, 1B/OF, Sr.
Taylor Leonette, 2B, Sr.
Outlook: Kane is ready to become a dominant force at the plate and mound.
Coach: John J. Walsh
2013 record: 10-10
Key players
Tara Byrnes, C, Jr.
Ellyn Byrnes, P, Jr.
Marygrace Trousdell, 3B, Jr.
Ryan Bonitz, SS, Sr.
Megan Boyce, 1B, Jr.
Outlook: Byrnes (.600, 6 HRs, 27 RBIs) provides a lot of punch.
Coach: Kim McGinley
2013 record: 12-7
Key players
Cassie Cancemi, P, Fr.
Paige Julich, SS, Sr.
Taryn McGinley, 3B, So.
Cheyenne Giarraputo, 2B, Jr.
Arianna Ambrosio, C, Jr.
Outlook: Julich is a talented shortstop with speed and a strong arm.
Coach: Gia Grimaldi
2013 record: 1-19
Key players
Alisha Dovicsak, C, Sr.
Samantha Gagnon, 1B, Sr.
Camella Femoyer, 3B, Jr.
Taylor Murray, P, So.
Alyssa Olson, CF, Jr.
Outlook: A year of seasoning should lead to improvement.
Coach: Laura Ward
2013 record: 18-5
Key players
Marissa Rizzi, P, So.
Nina Gaita, CF, Sr.
Christina Rizzi, C, So.
Jackie Chester, 3B, Jr.
Kailah Konkel, SS/2B, So.
Outlook: Sophomore pitcher Rizzi will be a dominant force.
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