The 2024 Section V Softball season has started. Here are team previews for Fairport, Rush-Henrietta, Penfield, Victor, and Webster Schroeder.
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (Class AAA)
Last season: Finished 13-8, lost in Class AA quarterfinals to Brighton
Coach: Curt Johnson
Top returners: Nicole Allen Sr. CF (.519 BA, 1.400 OPS, 4 HR, 19 RBI, First team All-County selection, committed to Stony Brook University); Lauryn Smith Sr. SS (.328 BA, .818 OPS, 19 R); Juliana Catalano Sr. 2B (.325 BA, .826 OPS, 2 HR, Committed to Manhattanville College); Makayla Strack Sr. 3B (.286 BA, .783 OPS); Kailey Gardner Sr. P; Hayden Perry Sr. C
Top newcomers: Emma Johnson Sr. (returning from injury)
Next game: Wednesday, April 10th at Rush-Hnerietta.
PENFIELD PATRIOTS (Class AA)
Last season: Lost in Class AA quarterfinals to Hilton
Coach: Robert Young
Next game: Thursday, April 4th, vs. Ohio County in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS (Class AAA)
Last season: Won Section V Class AA championship, lost in Far West Regional to Clarence (VI)
Coach: Lynn Rotola
Top returners: Kadyn Hartel (Jr; P/SS): 2024 Class AA Sectional MVP; 2024 AGR; 18-4; ERA 2.48; BA .388; uncommitted at this time; also an exceptional golfer and was 2023 AGR for that as well; Elizabeth Gleghorn (Jr; C/Utl): 2024 AGR Honorable Mention; BA .425; 12 extra base hits; uncommitted at this time; three-sport athlete (volleyball and indoor track); just won a sectional title in Indoor track; Lizzie Rinella (So; Utl): will move from LF to IB this season; BA .325; 7 extra base hits; 10 RBI; Katie Militello (Jr; middle infield): BA .285; 14 RBI.
Next game: Wednesday, April 10th, vs. Fairport.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (Class AA)
Last season: Finished 14-7, Lost in Class AA championship to Rush-Henrietta
Coach: Gina Potenza (2nd season, 14-7 career record)
Next game: Thursday, April 4th, vs. Lawrence County at Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (Class AA)
Last season: Finished 15-6, lost in Class AA semifinals to Victor
Coach: Meaghan Keil (22nd season, 20th at Webster Schroeder, 339-129 career record)
Top returners: Bizzie Baglieri Sr. 1B/C (.367 BA, 19 RBI, 17 R, committed to Boston University); Kinsley Keil Fr. SS (.381 BA); Lianda DeValder Jr. P (.508 BA, 27 R, 24 RBI, 6 HR, 2.05 ERA, 197 K); Sarah Feruzza Sr. C/UTIL (.349 BA, 14 R, 12 RBI, committed to Nazareth University); Leah Murray Sr. 3B/OF (.390 BA, 14 RBI)
Top newcomers: Emma Juliano So. 2B; Amber Kohlmeier Jr. P/UTIL
Next game: Friday, April 5th, vs. Fort Myers (FL) at KSA Events, Orlando, FL
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