Harry S Truman Softball Preview

HARRY S TRUMAN SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Kyle Hoffman (first year)

Assistant coach: Gretchen Cammiso

Last year’s record:  7-12 overall, 4-10 SOL

Notable losses:

• Ebony Auten - Cedar Crest College
• Caitlin Braiser - Immaculata University
• Cheyenne Jones - Northwest Florida State College

Key returners:

• Jess O'Neil, sr, pitcher
• Olivia Lavertu, jr, catcher
• Stephanie Wolf, so, centerfield
• Kelsey Hackbart, jr, shortstop
• Jess O'brien, sr, second base
• Mary Carins, jr, third base
• Alyssa Morelando, so, left field

Others to watch:

• Tori Ahleman, Sr., right field
• Ashley Foley, Sr., first base
• Becca Laranko, Fr., catcher

Strengths:  Returning players, team chemistry, communication

Question Marks:  Offensive production through the lineup, mental toughness

Outlook:  “We will be relying heavily on Jess O'Neil for pitching and offensive production. Defensively, we need to minimize errors and the "one bad inning". Shortstop Kelsey Hackbart, a junior three-year starter, will lead the infield while sophomore centerfielder Stephanie Wolf will anchor the outfiled. Senior Jess O'Brien moves from the outfield to second base and senior Tori Ahleman fills the opening in the outfield. With a solid core of 7 returning starters our team goal is to better last year's record and earn a playoff berth.”