On Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, Pennridge seniors Reagan Bauman and Grace Helbling were recognized for committing to continue their softball careers at the collegiate level.
“Even with losing their freshman year to Covid, the coaching staff could see the impact they would have on our program throughout their careers,” Pennridge coach Wendy Iadonisi said. “They have always played with a confidence no matter where we had them in the field or batting order.
“Grace and Reagan are going to be great assets to their collegiate programs. Both of them can hit with power so I would imagine they will see a lot of playing time early in their college careers.
“We are thrilled to have Grace, Reagan and our other seniors as role models for our large group of underclassmen. It’s only going to strengthen our program.”
Reagan Bauman – Shippensburg University (Softball)
Major: Exercise Science
Final list of colleges: Shippensburg, Scranton, Millersville, Kutztown
Reasons for choosing Shippensburg: “I loved the campus and everything it had to offer. I like the coach, team and facilities, and it has a good program for exercise science.”
Coach Wendy Iadonisi says: “Reagan has really stepped into her leadership role as well and truly leads by example by keeping her composure in pressure situations.”
About Reagan:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite music: Country
Grace Helbling – Florida International University (Softball)
Major: Physical Science/Engineering
Final list of colleges: Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Furman, Florida Gulf Coast
Reasons for choosing Florida International: “The campus is beautiful, and the coaches made me feel like they really wanted me. I also always wanted to play Division 1 softball.”
Coach Wendy Iadonisi says: “Grace definitely hasn’t had a typical high school softball career - losing her freshman year to Covid and most of her junior year due to injury. She is playing extremely well for us early in the season and we expect her to get even stronger as the season progresses.”
About Grace:
Favorite food: Pierogies
Favorite movie: Mama Mia!
Favorite artist/genre: Post Malone & Country Music
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