Bensalem Softball Preview

BENSALEM SOFTBALL PREVIEW

 

Head coach:  Dan Schram 10th season

 

Assistant coaches:  Jessica Vincent, Stephanie Yost, Anthony Micalizzi, Jeff Dekoyer, Scott Keshanech, Justin Ellis

 

Last year’s record:  11-8 overall, league 5-7, 13 seed D1 playoff qualifier

 

Key losses:  Allison Goodman, Angelia Micalizzi, Danielle Sharpe. Goodman and Sharpe are playing for Rosemont College

 

Key Returners

Haley Keenan-Sr-Outfield

Deja Seilhammer-sr- Outfield

Rachel Bordone- sr- Outfield

Chloe Munyon-Sr- Shortstop

Lauren Bordone-Sr-Infield

Maddie Buechner-Jr-first baseman

Jess Klein-JR- Second baseman

Makayla Edwards-Jr-outfield

Emma Lostracco-Jr-Catcher

Maggie Formichelli-10th- Pitcher

Mia Keshanech-10th-Utility

 

New Players:  Marlena Hacker-9th, Destiny Howard-9th, Ayva Knowles-9th

 

Strengths: “Our strength is our experience, dedication, and the Bensalem combination. We have a tremendous coaching staff, practices centered on in game focus, multi-sport athletes, and mentally tough. Also believe if we can play this year, a serious advantage goes to Bensalem. We deal with adversity off the field quite frequently. We will overcome this. We are Bensalem Strong.

 

Question mark: Will the 2020 season happen?

 

Outlook:  “We pray for the health and safety of our family and friends during these trying times. If we get a chance to play this season, we won’t waste a moment. We will take all of our opportunities and make the most of them.”

 

Big games: Neshaminy, Pennsbury

 

 

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