NORTH PENN SOFTBALL PREVIEW
Head Coach: Rick Torresani (15th year - 297 career wins, 217 at North Penn)
Assistant Coaches:
- Mary Ward (former North Penn and IUP softball player)
- Jen Conrad (former Rutgers University softball player)
Last year’s record: 10-4 SOL, 17-8 overall, Lost in District One finals, Lost to Archbishop Ryan in state playoffs
Notable Losses: Vicky Tumasz, Erin Maher (playing at Philadelphia University), Meghan Curley, Alyssa Shoulberg.
Key Returners:
- Jackie Bilotti (Sr. Pitcher) Captain
- Becky Christoffers (Sr. 3rd base) Captain
- Hannah Uhler (Sr. Outfield)
- Lauren Schwartz (Sr. Outfield)
- Nicole Yanni (Sr. 2nd base)
- Jovania Alfonsi (Jr. Catcher), Ann Gill (Jr. 1st base)
Other to Watch:
- Ellie Gulick (Sr. Outfield)
- Kara Whitman (Sr. Infielder)
- Sara Huzar (Sr. Infielder, Pitcher)
- Melanie Lauro (Jr. Outfield),
- Katie Beer (Jr. Shortstop)
- Bri Battavio (Soph. Pitcher, Infielder)
Strengths: Experience in Key positions, experience in the District and State playoffs and outstanding leadership.
Outlook: “The seniors on this year’s team, led by Jackie Bilotti and Becky Christoffers, have won
53 games the last three years and have been to the District One Finals twice, winning once. They have participated in the state playoffs all three years, making the PIAA State Final Four in the year they did not make it to the District Finals.The underclassmen are working hard to help the seniors attain their goal of making the District and State tournament for the fourth straight year.”
Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose.
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