SuburbanOneSports.com recognizes a male and featured athlete each week. The awards, sponsored by Univest, are given to seniors of good character who are students in good standing that have made significant contributions to their teams. Selections are based on nominations received from coaches, athletic directors and administrators.
Univest’s SuburbanOneSports.com Featured Female Athlete (Week of May 17)
Mary Ward was a leader of both the softball and basketball teams this year. North Penn softball coach Rick Torresani calls Ward the best third baseman he has ever had in his 31 years on the sidelines. “The amazing thing is – in all the years I’ve coached, I’ve never had a third baseman charge a ball the way she charges a ball on a bunt and also be able to field a line drive to her right or left without hesitation,” Torresani said. “She’s the only third baseman I’ve ever had that could field the bunt or field a slow roller with a girl on first and throw her out at second. Her arm is so strong. She could play center field and cover the whole area and be the best centerfielder I’ve ever had.” Ward hit at a .400 clip this season and led the Maidens in at-bats, hits, walks and runs scored. She is equally comfortable hitting from the right or left side of the plate. “She’s a kid that has it all,” Torresani said.
Ward – who is also a very good student – will be taking her softball talents to Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she will be undeclared but leaning toward a special education major.
To read Ward’s complete profile, click on the following link: http://www.suburbanonesports.com/female-featured-athlete
Univest’s SuburbanOneSports.com Featured Male Athlete (Week of May 17)
James Brennan was a standout in both football and lacrosse at Upper Merion. During a regular season that saw the Vikings’ lacrosse team win a share of the SOL American Conference championship, Brennan contributed 27 goals and 13 assists and also won .598 percent of his face-offs. He was a player, according to his coach, who always gave 100 percent and then some. “He’s non-stop,” coach Brady McCormick said. “Even when he doesn’t have 100 percent left, he’s still going to give you 100 percent. He only plays one way, and that’s all or nothing. He’ll inspire the rest of the guys around him.” A first team all-league selection last year, he would appear to be a lock to repeat this year.
Brennan is leading heavily toward playing football at the collegiate level, and he is considering majoring in secondary education with a focus on history or criminal justice. “No matter what he decides he’s going to do, he’s going to do it well,” McCormick said. “He’s going to be able to handle anything that’s thrown at him.”
To read Brennan’s complete profile, click on the following link: http://www.suburbanonesports.com/male-featured-athlete
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