Suffolk League V softball preview
Pierson's Kasey Gilbride hits a home run against Greenwich in the Class C state semifinals in Queensbury on June 9, 2012. Credit: Hans Pennink
Coach: Rick Punzone
2013 record: 19-3
Key players
Michelle Magini, C, Sr.
Marisol Rivas, 1B, Sr.
Alyssa Sasuk, P, Jr.
Gwen Donaldson, SS, Fr.
Bridgette Rohl, OF, Jr.
Outlook: Four-time county champions may start three eighth-graders.
Coach: Melissa Edwards
2013 record: 15-7
Key players
Kasey Gilbride, SS, Sr.
Emma Romeo, C, Sr.
Samantha Duchemin, P, Sr.
Sabrina Baum, 2B, Jr.
Lotti Evans, 1B, Fr.
Outlook: An experienced team that only graduated one player.
Coach: Rich Roberts
2013 record: 13-3
Key players
Cierra Smith, SS, So.
Erin Creen, P/3B, Jr.
Kiley Nolan, P, Sr.
Tori Fahie, 1B, Sr.
Alexa Andersen, 2B, So.
Outlook: Watch Nolan, who had four shutouts and a no-hitter last season.
Coach: Rich Doulos
2013 record: 10-6
Key players
Marley Tyler, P, So.
Rebecca Harris, SS, Jr.
Meghan Harris, 2B, Jr.
Jade Zaluski, OF, Sr.
Mackenzie Tyler, 3B, 8th grade
Outlook: Marley, who added a screwball to her repertoire of drop, curve and rise, will be tough on foes.
Coach: Kelly Pickering
2013 record: 6-13
Key players
Val Hommel, CF, Sr.
Lisa Angell, P, Jr.
Ashley Chew, SS, 8th grade
Rachel Voegal, C, So.
Caralee Stevens, 3B, Jr.
Outlook: A young team with a promising future.
Coach: Frank Baker
2013 record: 5-12
Key players
Jackie Zaweski, 1B, Sr.
Katie Nolan, 2B, Sr.
Brittany Folkes, 3B/P, Sr.
Victoria Pace, P, Jr.
Micaela Zebroski, SS, Jr.
Outlook: Experienced at all nine positions.
Coach: Deb Brown
2013 record: 5-13
Key players
Shannon Fee, SS, Jr.
Jackie Brown, C/2B, Fr.
Riley Lim-Ellis, P, 8th grade
Gillian Kenah, 3B, Fr.
Caroline Biondo, 1B, Jr.
Outlook: A season of adjustment, with several players switching positions.
SOUTHOLD/GREENPOINT FIRST SETTLERS
Coach: Lori Marra
2013 record: 5-11
Key players
Jessica Rizzo, C/SS/LF/CF, Sr.
Sarah Tuthill, P/3B, Jr.
Alexandra Small, 3B/1B, Sr.
Caitlin Grilli, SS, Jr.
Leah LaFreniere, 2B, Sr.
Outlook: High hopes, good depth.
Coach: Virginia McGovern
2013 record: 4-14
Key players
Hannah Gross, CF, Sr.
Caroline Rumph, SS/1B, Sr.
Chloe Schmidt, 2B, So.
Lexi Rosko, C, Jr.
Emily Goleski, RHP, Jr.
Outlook: Looking to improve.
Coach: Tim Beirne
2013 record: 1-16
Key players
Ali Rothaar, C, Sr.
Hannah Barker, SS, Sr.
Sydney Dunn, P, Jr.
Marlee Painter, P, So.
Linnea Piazza, C, Fr.
Outlook: Don't let last year's record fool you. The Bears are an evenly balanced team with a solid core of returning seniors.
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.
