Softball Preview
Coach: Rick Torresani (17th season)
Assistant Coaches: Mary Ward 3rd Season, Stephanie Kulp 1st Season
2016 Record: Overall 11-11 League 7-7. District One Playoff 1st round win against CB South.
Key Returners: SR. Pitcher Bri Battavio (Monmouth University), SR. 1st baseman Kariam Bou-Colon (Edward Waters College), JR. Pitcher/Outfield. Britney Moyer, JR Outfielder. Courtney Neal, Soph. Shortstop Jamie Beer, Soph.Outfielder. Elia Namey, and Soph. 2nd baseman Jordan Pietreykoski.
Others to Watch: JR. Outfielder. Laura Brock, JR. Outfielder Tori Chiu, JR. Outfielder/2nd base Erin Cliver, JR. Transfer Catcher/3rd baseman Emily Groarke, JR. Catcher Sophia McKee, Freshman Catcher Amanda Greaney, and Freshman 3rd baseman Victoria Juckniewitz.
Strengths: Outstanding group of returning players along with a good group of new players.
Outlook: With the return of Pitcher Bri Battavio and 1st baseman Kariam Bou-Colon and some outstanding returning underclassmen, the North Penn Season looks bright. Bri has worked very hard to increase her speed and control and Kariam after 10 years of playing baseball at an elite level in Puerto Rico has successfully made the transition from hitting a baseball to hitting a softball. The rest of the team has worked very hard in the fall and winter to make sure they are ready for the 2017 season both mentally and physically. Their slogan is “Refuse to Lose,” and they are hopeful that all their hard work will lead to a winning championship season.