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.
Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.
Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.
