The 2023 Section V Softball season is into full swing. Here are the team previews for Fairport, Penfield, Rush-Henrietta, Victor and Webster Schroeder:
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (Class AA)
Last season finish: 17-6, lost in NYS class AA Far West Regional to Lancaster (VI)
Coach: Curtis Johnson (23rd season)
Top returners: Nicole Allen Jr. CF (.324 BA, 12 RBI, All-County First Team last season; committed to Stony Brook University); Maddie Brei Jr. 1B (.212 BA, 16 R last season); Julianna Catalano Jr. 2B (.323 BA, 8 2B, 17 R, All-County Second Team last season); Amanda Linnenbrink Sr. P (10-2 record, 1.74 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 96 K, All-County First Team last season; committed to Monroe Community College)
Top newcomers: Hayden Perry Jr. C; Lana Wood So. P/RF
First game: Monday, April 3rd vs. Henry Clay (KY) at Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 3 p.m.
PENFIELD PATRIOTS (Class AA)
Last season finish: 8-14, lost in Class AA sectional semifinals to Fairport
Coach: Robert Young
First game: Monday, April 3rd vs. West Springfield (VA) at North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex in South Carolina at 8 a.m.
RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS (Class AA)
Last season finish: 12-10, lost in Class AA sectional semifinals to Victor
Coach: Lynn Rotola (24th season)
Top returners: Elizabeth Gleghorn So. C (.371 BA, 26 H, 15 baserunners caught stealing last season); Kadyn Hartel So. P/SS (.311 BA, 23 H, 14 R, 12-9 record, 1.96 ERA, 198 K last season); Olivia Sheffer Sr. 1B/SS (.394 BA, 28 H, 15 RBI last season; committed to Finger Lakes Community College)
Outlook: “We have a good core group of returning players. We have added some key personal and are looking forward to watching this group grow throughout the season.”
First game: Monday, April 3rd vs. Victor at Finger Lakes Community College at 12 p.m.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (Class AA)
Last season finish: 14-7, lost in Class AA sectional final to Fairport
Coach: Frank Clark
First game: Friday, March 31st at Webster Schroeder at 5:30 p.m.
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (Class AA)
Last season finish: 22-5, won NYSPHSAA Class A title over Vestal (IV)
Coach: Meaghan Keil (21st season/324-143 career record)
Top returners: Bizzie Baglieri Jr. C/3B (committed to Boston University); Mikayla Bengsch Sr. INF (.484 BA, 20 RBI, All-State Fifth Team, All-County First Team last season); Carley Casteline Sr. OF (.327 BA last season); Sarah Ferruzza Jr. C/INF (.314 BA last season); Samantha Schoenhardt Sr. 1B/P (.359 BA, 22 RBI last season)
Top newcomers: Liana DeValder So. P; Kinsley Keil 8th-G. SS; Leah Murray Jr. UTIL; Ava West Jr. OF
First game: Friday, March 31st vs. Victor at 5:30 p.m.
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