UPPER DUBLIN SOFTBALL PREVIEW
Head Coach: Heather Boyer (24th season)
Assistant Coaches: Ed Jones, Ellie Knise, Rachel Matricardi
Players lost to graduation:
Taylor Avery - Outfield
Korynn Bischoff - Outfield
Julia Wolf - Pitcher/DP
Returning Players:
Gretchen Wolpert - 12th grade, 1st Base, Captain
Lauren Carboni - 12th grade, Catcher, Captain
Dani Lucidi - 12th grade, Infield (3B)
Ally McDaid - 12th grade, Outfield (LF/CF)/SS
Chloe Foster - 11th grade, Pitcher
Brianna Kesslick - 11th grade, Outfield (RF)
Newcomers:
Avery Lennon - 11th grade, Outfield (CF)
Anna Levin - 10th grade, 2B
Kaelin Penna - 10th grade, SS
Other players to watch:
Look for Liz Baginski (12th) and Courtney McKenna (12th), both returning Varsity players, to help with the workload on the mound. McKenna also has the ability to contribute in the outfield and as a designated player. Senior Rachel Bilger is coming back from an extended run in the playoffs from basketball and getting back into the swing of things but should be able to help contribute offensively. Sophomores Katelyn Gamburg (10th), Emeline Bell (3B), Lucy Ruppel (infield) and freshman Rayla Kratchman (utility) are gaining good experience at a higher level and will get situational opportunities.
Outlook: “Upper Dublin softball came off of a very successful 2019 season, returning to the District I playoffs for the first time in a number of years. We were excited to make a powerful statement in 2020, but unfortunately that season wasn't to be. Now, the girls are back with the goal of not only being competitive in every SOL matchup, but also to return to the playoffs and achieve more than a first round win. There is a lot veteran experience on the field since many of these players have committed to playing the sport of softball year-round, and their work ethic has been readily evident early in the preseason.”
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