Neshaminy Softball Preview

NESHAMINY SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Dave Chichilitti (4th)

Assistant coach:  Jimmy Petrino

Last year’s record:  23-3 (14-0 SOL National) SOL National Champions Dist 1 Runner up, PIAA 4A State Runner Up

Notable losses:  Lauren Quense- Fordham U, Selina Alicea-Cal U of PA, Molly Garrigan,-East Stoudsburg, Erica Mohan-West Chester University, Lauren Creamer-Susquehanna U,  Diana LaPalombara, Julia Mcgovern, Anna Luff

Key returners:  Jen Walker Sr -OF, Carly Coleman Sr -OF/P, Nina Dudley Sr- SS, Sarah Snider-Leonhauser Jr- 1st, Sam Offenback Jr- C/DH, Nikki Wild Jr- 3rd, Mackensie Compton So- OF, Sophie Beretski So-2nd, Jessica Mount Soph-C/OF

Others to watch:  Jenny Rakita Sr-P, Sydney Powell Jr-P, Corrine Garufee Jr-INF, Jessica Schatzan Jr-INF,  Olivia Zaino So-OF, Hunter Hart Fr-Inf/OF, Devan Masciulli Fr-P/INF, Rebecca Dixon Fr-INF

Outlook:  “We return solid core with a ton of playoff experience. We have four very capable pitchers that are all battling for time in the circle. Once we sort out that position, transition some of our young talent, and get some time to practice on dirt -to bring some defensive continuity, there is no doubt that this team can compete for the league title and beyond.”

GAMES TO WATCH:  3/21-vs Little Flower(home opener), 4/12-vs Nazareth Academy (only regular season loss last year), 4/22@Pennsbury, 4/25-vs Bristol (LAA community park night), 5/13-vs Pennsbury (at Bristol-LBC Softball Night)

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