Upper Dublin Softball Preview

UPPER DUBLIN SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach:  Heather Boyer (21st season)

Assistant Coaches: Ed Jones, Matt Boyer, Monica Newman, Nancy Levin

2017 Record:  10-10 overall, 8-6 in the SOL American Conference

Key Losses: Jackie McMenamin (Shorstop, 1st team All-League ~ playing at PSU Abington);  Sarah Tannenbaum (Centerfield, 1st team All-League ~ playing at Drexel University); Allison Blum (Outfield); Rebecca Matricardi (Utility)

Key Returners:
Erin Gallagher ~ Senior, Pitcher/1B
Sarah Sharp ~ Senior, 2B
Brianna Parker - Senior, 1B/DP
Meghan Muth - Junior, SS/C
Ellie Kelcy - Junior, 3B
Bela Soriano - Junior, RF
Korynn Bischoff - Sophomore, CF
Taylor Avery - Sophomore, LF

Newcomers:
Gretchen Wolpert - Freshmen, Catcher
Tara McDaid - Senior, Utility Player
Julia Wolf - Sophomore, Pitcher
Courtney McKenna - Freshman, Pitcher

Outlook:  “We have a lot of depth in returning players/starters from last year which brings good experience.  We have a very committed group of players that have worked extremely hard in the offseason, coupled with terrific senior leadership by co-captains Erin Gallagher and Sarah Sharp.  We are solid defensively in the field and are looking for our pitching staff to trust the hard work that they put in during the offseason when on the mound this year.”

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