Abington Softball Preview

ABINGTON SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Ellie White 22nd season

Assistant coaches: Bridget Fogarty, Karen Miller

Last year’s record: SOL 9-5    Overall 15-7

Notable losses: Jess Paley, Kelley McNally(Piit-Greensburg), Maddie Malfara(PSU-Brandywine), Amy Worek(PSU-Abington)

Key returners: Sr. Nikki Ray-P, Sr. Aubrey Cataldi-C, Sr. Jade Sowell-OF, Sr. Toni Washington-OF

Others to watch: Sr. Devin Rossi-3B, Jr. Megan Burdziak-2B/P, Soph. Olivia Bernstein-SS

Strengths: Senior leadership, veteran pitcher/catcher, players ability to play more than one position

Question Marks: New players being able to step up and adjust to Varsity level

Outlook: Sr. Jamie Gosselin tore her ACL/MCL/LCL in October, she has started every Varsity game since ninth grade.  The team will need to step up in her absence.  They have been working hard in the weight room and on the field since school started in Sept.  There will be new faces at some important positions but expect to be competitive in the SOL and want to get back to playoffs.

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