On Thursday, May 24, 2018, Pennridge seniors Skylar Hengeveld and Kailyn Bell were recognized for committing to continue their softball careers at the collegiate level. Check back for photos of the event.
Kailyn Bell – University of Dayton (Softball)
Major: Marketing-Business Analytics with an emphasis in Product Innovation
Final list of colleges: Dayton, Georgetown, Bentley
Reasons for choosing Dayton: “I narrowed my search by selecting schools that had strong academic programs overall and that also offered a program that would allow me to pursue my chosen field of study – specifically data analytics because I like statistics.
“Dayton is a great school academically, and its culture, especially around serving the community, fits me well. I love the coaching staff and can’t wait to be a Dayton Flyer.”
High School athletic accomplishments: Suburban One All-League honors, 2017 Team MVP and Team Captain
Coach Carol Atkinson says: “Kailyn was a captain of the softball team. She was in support of every player, she was a team leader, and she led the team pitching. Kailyn is a strong player both physically and mentally, and she is going to do amazing things in college.”
Skylar Hengeveld – Kean University (Softball)
Major: Chemistry Education
Final list of colleges: Kean, Millersville, DeSales, Keystone
Reasons for choosing Kean: “I love the modernized campus. The softball team may be D-III, but their facility is one of the nicest fields I’ve ever been to. They are also known for teaching.”
High School athletic accomplishments: 3-year varsity player, Team Captain, All-SOL first team
Coach Carol Atkinson says: “Skylar was also team captain. She is an amazing player to watch, and she is a leader on and off the field. Skylar led the team hitting with the most home runs. Just like Kailyn, she going to do amazing in college ball.
“It was a pleasure coaching both these girls and I wish them much success in the next chapter in their careers.”
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