Council Rock North Softball Preview

COUNCIL ROCK NORTH SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Hollie Woodard (8 years)

Assistant coaches:  Elizabeth Potash and Jennifer Sroba

Last year’s record:  9-9 overall and 6-8 in the league

Notable losses:  Alyssa Goldberg (outfield) Michele Hand (middle infield)

Key returners:  Dom Pinto/sr/catcher, Dianna Amendolara/sr/outfield, Bailey Bigler/jr/outfield, Hannah Mumber/jr/pitcher, Tatum Kelly/jr/infield, Marketa Kruse/jr/infield, Marissa Gergel/soph/infield.

Others to watch:  Mallory Pollack/soph/outfield and Nichole Rounsavill/fresh/infield

Strengths/Question Marks:  offense/health/strength of schedule

Outlook:  “My girls proved they could hit and produce runs during the 2012 season; however, we were a young team that had to take some significant losses in order for growth to occur.  As a result, I have a much more mature team with a stronger understanding of the competition and the importance of each game. In addition, they have outstanding leadership demonstrated by senior captains Dom Pinto and Diana Amendolara who have worked hard to cultivate team chemistry which will certainly benefit our play on the field.”

GAMES TO WATCH:  With our Suburban One schedule, we don’t have the luxury of being able to take a game off. EVERY PLAY OF EVERY GAME COUNTS!

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