North Penn Softball Preview

Head Coach: Rick Torresani 19th year 

 

Assistant coaches:  Mary Ward, Stephanie Kulp, Vicky Tumasz, Ellie White, and Mike Beer

 

Last year’s record: 20 – 6  overall, 9-3 SOL Co-Continental Conference Champs
Playoffs:   Lost to Parkland in the Quarterfinals of the PIAA State Playoffs

 

Notable losses:  Laura Brock (outfield) Erin Cliver (outfield), Emily Groake (Outfield)
Courtney Neal (outfield), Tori Chiu (outfield)

 

Key returners:

Seniors:

  • Jamie Beer (committed to Gwynedd University 3rd Base)
  • Jordan Pietrzykoski (committed to Hofstra University 2nd base)
  • Elia Namey (all state 2nd team, NYU, University of Pittsburgh, 1st base)
  • Madison Stotler (Infield)

Juniors:

  • Amanda Greaney (committed to Lehigh University catcher)
  • Victoria Juckniewitz  (Shortstop),

Sophomore:

  • Mady Volpe (Pitcher)

Others to watch:

  •  Juniors: Gianna Costello Outfield, Abby Picozzi Outfield, Madison Reilly Outfield,
  • Sophomores: Carley Di Giuseppe outfield, and Rachel Lowry pitcher, infield
  • Freshman: Sophia Collins Center Field, Micki Secoda Shortstop, Kelly O’Brien 2nd Base

Team Strengths:  Experience, senior leadership, and work ethic

 

Outlook:  “The returning players from last year’s team have won 38 games and two league championships in the last two years.  Last year they made it to the quarterfinals of the PIAA State Playoffs.  They have worked hard since September and are all looking forward to our season.”

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