Upper Dublin Softball Preview

03/12/14 3:05am Posted by editor

UPPER DUBLIN SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach – Heather Boyer (17thseason)

Assistant Coaches – Ellie Knise, Nancy Levin, Monica Newman and volunteers Stacie Borrell & Dennis Weiner

2013 record: 7-7 in the SOL American Conference; 8-11 overall

Losses to Graduation:   Kristin Ganderton – Pitcher (now playing at Hood College)
Nichole Moran – Shortstop
Sarah Rosenbaum – 1stBase
Ashleigh Sharp – Centerfield (now playing at Chestnut Hill College)

Key Returners: 
Rachel Hyman – Senior, 4-year starter, 3rdBase (1stteam All-League last year)
Rachel Matricardi – Junior, 3-year starter, Catcher (Honorable Mention last year)
                                               
Ana Cubit – Senior, 1stBase & OF (3rdteam All-League last year)
Rachel Stingel – Junior, Middle Infield
Sara Weinberg – Senior – Outfield
Allie Silk – Sophomore – Outfield

Becky Haber – Sophomore – Outfield/Middle Infield

Newcomers:
Jackie McMenamin – Freshman – Middle Infield
Sarah Tannenbaum – Freshman – Outfield
Rebecca Matricardi – Freshman – Pitcher
Natalie Ierardi – Freshman – Outfield
Tara Monaghan – Sophomore – Pitcher
Mary Kate McInerney – Junior – 1stBase
Gaby Gurian – Senior – 2ndBase

Outlook:  “Defensively, we have a lot of experience returning to almost every position (especially in Rachel Hyman at third base, and Rachel Matricardi at catcher).  Additionally, although we have a lot of new, young faces, those players have a lot of talent and ability and have looked sharp so far this preseason. Rebecca Matricardi’s consistency and Tara Monaghan’s velocity on the mound will add depth in the pitching department. The team’s success will ultimately depend upon their ability to develop a good chemistry, but with the leadership of seniors Hyman, Weinberg, Cubit and Gurian, that should not be an issue.  All of the teams in the Suburban One American Conference will be well coached, so it will be important for the girls to come out ready to play their best each at every match-up.  The goal is to remain competitive in every game, and stay amongst the top of the conference, with hopes to extend the season into playoffs.”

Season Opener(weather & field conditions permitting) – Friday, 3/21 @ Lansdale Catholic, 3:45 PM

League Opener – Tuesday, 4/1 @ Wissahickon, 3:30 PM

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