Guess who’s back… back again…. Softball’s back… tell a friend.
Welcome to the 2026 softball season. Tryouts have been happening and we’re getting close to the start of the season.
Keep this page bookmarked as I will be previewing each of the teams for the 2026 season.
2026 SOFTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULES
Albertus Magnus Falcons
2025 record: 15-5
2025 post-season result: Section 1 Class A Champions, lost in regional finals.
Top returners: Aubrey Dwyer, Jr., OF; KiKi O’Keefe, Jr., OF; Natalie Hughes, So., OF; Riley Eliazo, So., IF; Ziah Velez, So., IF.
Key newcomers: Ava McGuinness, Fr., OF; Emmie Dwyer, Fr., IF; Maddie Collado, Fr., IF; Maeve Reynolds, Fr., UTL; Piper Johnson, Fr., P; Rylee Kinchen, Fr., C
Ardsley Panthers
2025 record: 15-6
2025 post-season result: Lost in the Class A semifinals to Hen Hud
Top returners: Sofia Haber, Sr., P; Haley Albano, Sr., CF; Emma Philp, Fr., SS; Noemi Ippolito, Fr., 2B; Tessa Guernah, Jr., 3B/1B; Bella Feldman, So., 1B/P; Mia King, 8th grade, C.
Blind Brook Trojans
2025 Record: 7-11
2025 post-season result: Lost to Dobbs Ferry in Round 1
Top returners: Isabella Montessano., SS; Charlotte Florin., 3B; Michelle Hamlet., P; Karly Vilato., OF.
Key newcomer: Carly Dutra, 8th grade, P.
Byram Hills Bobcats
2025 record: 4-16
2025 post-season result: Lost to Rye Neck in Sections
Top returners: Sophia Deeks, Sr., IF/OF; Elizabella Dec, Sr., SS; Izzie Cooper, So., C; Kiera O’Sullivan, Fr., P.
Key newcomer: Mal Yahr, Fr., IF/OF.
Clarkstown South Vikings
2025 record: 22-3
2025 post-season result: Lost in Class AA state semifinals
Top returners: Kayla Dwyer, Sr., P; Cara Luna, Jr., SS; Eama Rosario, So., LF; Kaitlyn Rose, Jr., 3B; Carley Voce, Sr., CF.
Key newcomers: Emily Franchi, Jr., 2B; Emily Lappetito, Sr., 1B/DP; Riley Lappetito, So., P; Sophia Lynch, Jr., OF; Addie McDonough, Jr., C/1B; Liana Modica, So., C/OF; Giordana Vasi, Jr., 1B/DP.
Croton-Harmon Tigers
2025 record: 2-16
2025 post-season result: N/A
Top returners: Sophia Misiti, Sr., C; Cecilia DeMattia, Sr., 3B; Charley Benjamin-Eichenberg, So., CF; Haley Mansfield Fr., P; Kalissa Ari-Scott, Jr., 1B.
Key Newcomers: Emma Misiti, 8th grade, LF; Hailey Gallagher, 8th grade, P; Addison Caputo, Jr., SS.
Dobbs Ferry Eagles
2025 record: 14-8
2025 post-season result: Section 1 Class B runners up
Top returners: Kamryn Addis, Sr., CF; Gianna Stone, Sr., LF; Nicolette Giorgio, Jr., SS; Emily Marron, So., 3B/C; Victoria Baron, 8th grade, P/1B.
Key newcomers: Bela Abraham, So., OF/2B; Ella Rizzo, So., P/OF.
Eastchester Eagles
2025 record: 14-8 (6-2 league)
2025 post-season result: lost to Clarkstown South in Sections
Top returners: Sofia Gutierrez, Jr., C; Sabrina Cosgrove, So., P; Angelina Recine, Jr., CF; Grace Comizio, Jr., SS; Kylie Reardon, So., 2B.
Edgemont Panthers
2025 record: 9-10-1
2025 post-season result: Lost in the first round to Lakeland
Top returners: Angelina Costomiris, Jr., 1B; Carly Zolot, Jr., 2B.
Fox Lane Foxes
2025 record: 14-7
2025 post-season result: Lost in the Class AA semifinals to Harrison
Top returners: Jordana Kerwar, Jr., OF; Sofia Rodriguez, Jr., P; Sammi Saldutti, Jr., 3B/1B.
Key newcomers: Amelia Baker, Fr., P/OF; Gabriella (Gabi) Vasile, Fr., SS/3B/2B; Lauren Spolansky, Fr., OF/UTIL.
Hackley Hornets (NYSAIS)
2025 record: 12-5
2025 post-season result: Lost in NYSAIS finals
Top returners: Elle Karger, Sr., 2B; Brigid Doherty, Jr., C; Gabrielle Paes, Jr., 3B; Aria Servedio, So., SS; Ellie Firsenbaum, So., 1B; Sage Sarro, Fr., CF; Samantha Sarro, Fr., OF/C.
Key newcomer: Nola Conboy, Fr.
Haldane Blue Devils
2025 record: 10-8
2025 post-season result: Lost in the Section 1 Class C semifinals
Top returners: Lainey Donaghy, So.,; Allegra Clementson, Fr.,; Sydney Merriman, Jr.
Hastings Yellowjackets
2025 record: 16-6
2025 post-season result: Section 1 Class B Champions, NYS regional semifinalist
Top returners: Lola Norlander, Sr., C; Siri Rosenberg, Sr. P/OF, Sophia Pereira, Sr., CF; Hazel Sabella, Jr., P/OF; Ella Rizzo, Fr., IF
Key newcomers: Sofia Gagliano, So., P
Irvington Bulldogs
2025 record: 7-12
2025 post-season result: Lost to Pearl River in Sections
Top returners: Nia Kilbury Sr, P/CF, Kayla Clinton Sr, SS, Chloe Swift Jr, 3B, Alex Barth Soph, CF/P, Madison Maldonado Sr, C/1B.
John Jay Cross River
2025 record: 13-7
2025 post-season result: Lost to Eastchester in Sections
Top returners: Maria DeGaetano, Jr., P; Riley Foote, Jr., Mid INF; Carys Cooper, Jr., C; Bella Barry, Sr., OF; Charlotte Bender, So., 3B; Elise Templeton, So., OF; Laney Daly Sr., Mid INF.
Key newcomers: Kristin Zabrocki, So., OF; Mckenna Foote Fr., UTIL.
John Jay-East Fishkill Patriots
2025 record: 10-10
2025 post-season result: lost to North Rockland in Sectionals
Top returners: Jenna Sakowich, Sr., P/1B; Katie Barosa, Sr., P/1B; Frankie Napolitano, So., C; Leah Doughty, Sr., 2B, Alaina Lugo, So., 3B.
Key newcomer: Paige Sullivan, Jr., 1B.
Mahopac Wolf Pac
2025 record: 4-15
2025 post-season result: Lost to Brewster in Sectionals
Top returners: Camdyn Wilson, Sr., SS; Alenah Gomes, Sr., 3B; Bella Genovese, Jr., CF.
Key newcomers: Savannah Preikschat, Jr., UTIL; Jayleen Sanchez, Jr., UTIL.
Mamaroneck Tigers
2025 record: 9-10
2025 post-season result: Lost to Arlington in quarterfinals
Top returners: Laura Cordova, Sr. 3B, Teagan Young, Sr. UT, Kaitlin Tranquillo, Jr. P/UT
Key newcomers: Molly Klein, Jr. IF, Clara Barnes, So. P/OF, Gabriela D’Angelo, So. 1B, Maya Schein, So. UT
Nanuet Golden Knights
2025 record: 11-9
2025 post-season result: Lost to Hen Hud in the quarterfinals
Top returners: Queenie Chavez, Sr., 3B; Stella Damiani, Jr., SS.
Key newcomers: Leah Mourikis, Jr., P. Natalie Mariscal, So., INF. Amaya Santana, So., INF.
North Rockland Red Raiders
2025 record: 15-7
2025 post-season result: Lost to Ketcham in the Class AAA semifinals
Top returners: Kerry Finnerty, Sr., SS; Tara Murphy, Sr., P/CF; Hannah Leon, Sr., 3B/DP; Melody Nardone, Jr., 3B/P.
Key newcomers: Aubrey Perini, Fr., OF; Reese Calvario, Fr., C/OF; Jiana Diaz, 8th grade, C/OF.
North Salem Tigers
2025 record: 10-11
2025 post-season result: Section 1 Class C runners up
Top returners: Sophia Aqeel, Sr., 1B/C; Cora Kennedy, Sr., SS; Marissa Ferrara, Sr., IF/OF; Kathryn Ocdeneria, Fr., C/P’ Erika Saez, Jr., P/3B; Brianna Rodriguez, Sr., 3B/OF; Cianna Cioce, Sr., OF.
Key newcomer: Riley Sullivan, Fr., IF.
Ossining Pride
2025 record: 5-15
2025 post-season result: Lost in the first round of Sections
Top returners: Kaylee Howie, Sr., OF/SS; Kristin Howie, So., C/3B.
Key newcomers: Samantha Farrell, 8th grade, P/3B; Karinna Wikan, Fr., 3B/SS; Alexa Sena, 8th grade, 2B/SS; MiaEstelle Rivera, 8th grade, C/1B.
Panas Panthers
2025 record: 6-15
2025 post-season result: Lost to Greeley in the Section 1 tournament
Top returners: MacKenna Vogel, Jr., C; Breanna Barry, So., P; Sophia Alvarado, So., SS.
Key newcomers: Jyasmine Rabadi, Jr., C/RF; Farrah Hayden, So., 2B/P; Erin Cople, So., 1B/3B.
Pearl River Pirates
2025 record: 12-8
2025 post-season result: Lost to Albertus Magnus in the Section 1 Class A semifinals
Top returners: Catie Donohue, Sr., LF; Angie Franzese, Sr., 2B; Bella Caparrelli, Jr., RF/P; Brooke Donnelly, Jr., C; Taylor Donnelly, Jr., CF; Ella McHugh, Jr., SS; Riley Cahill, So., 1B/3B; Ashlyn Ryan, Fr., P; Claire Layden, Fr., 3B; Cait Murphy, Fr., 2B/RF.
Key newcomers: Brielle Brusco, Fr., C/1B/OF; Maggie Horan, So., OF; Mya Salle, Fr., P.
Pelham Pelicans
2025 record: 2-17
2025 post-season result: N/A
Top returners: Naomi Birutti, So., P; Despina Nicastri, Fr., INF; Isla Taylor, Fr., C; Izzy Spain, Fr., INF; Alexa DiDomenico, So., UTL.
Key newcomers: Lily Calzolaio, Fr., P, Lila Carpenter, Jr. UTL, Grace Curley, 8th Gr. INF, Caroline Gould, Fr. 1B/OF, Lillian Key, 8th Gr. UTL, Paz Marrero, So. 2B/SS, Emma Mrizaj, Fr. C, Aine Proffitt, Jr. UTL
Pleasantville Panthers
2025 record: 12-9
2025 post-season result: lost to Rye in the Section 1 tournament
Top returners: Lexi Tomaselli Jr., SS; Miryam Follman Sr., 2B; Katie Lent Sr., 3B; Ruby Ehrmann Jr., C; Corinne Kennedy, So., P.
Putnam Valley Tigers
2025 record: 11-11
2025 post-season result: Lost in the Section 1 Class B semifinals
Top returners: Maggie Caputo, Sr., SS; Katelyn Flanagan, Sr., CF; Erin Moynihan, Sr., 2B; Kaleigh Rund, Jr., C; Kate Mulqueen, Jr., P; Natalie Boyer, Jr., LF; Isabella Morales, Jr., RF; Madelyn Mauri, So., 3B.
Key newcomers: Francesca Gallello, Fr., 1B; Sienna Cerino, So., UTIL
Rye Garnets
2025 record: 8-12-1
2025 post-season result: Lost in Section 1 quarterfinals
Top returners: Tessa Labovitz, Sr., SS; Ava Rollano, Sr., OF; Charlotte Dinger, Sr., 1B; Rebekah Golub, Sr., OF; Caroline Joyce, Jr., OF; Clara Meszkat, Jr., C; Penelope Gilmore, Jr. P/2B; Reese McGill, So., 2B; Olivia Hodes, So., OF; Emma Stark, So., INF.
Key newcomers: Georgina Gilmore, 8th grade, P/INF; Kaia Kovary, Fr., INF; Sophiah Collins, So., C/OF; Caroline May, So., OF.
Rye Neck Panthers
2025 record: 16-5
2025 post-season result: Lost to Pearl River in the Section 1 Class A quarterfinals.
Top returners: Charlotte Picone, So., C/IF; Gianna Stracuzzi, Sr., OF/IF; Izel Ortiz, Jr., IF/C; Carly Golub, So., IF/OF; Brooke Marchese, Jr., OF/IF; Kayleigh Murphy, Fr.. P.
Key newcomers: Julia Cucinotta, Fr. C/IF
Scarsdale Raiders
2025 record: 4-12
2025 post-season result: N/A
Top returners: Emily Baron, Sr., SS/P; Hannah Stockton, Jr., OF; Olivia Unis, Jr., 3b, Sammi Zwaig, So., C
Key newcomers: Alex Liebman, Fr, P; Celeste Minardi, Fr, OF/C, Annabella Musto, Fr., INF
Somers Tuskers
2025 record: 14-5
2025 post-season result: lost to Harrison in the Section 1 Class AA semifinals.
Top returners: Emily Boyle, Jr., P; Caitlin Fitts, Jr., 1B; Alyssa Pirraglia, Sr., 2B; Katie Cole, Sr., SS; Keira Griggs, Jr., 3B; Julia Peanamanda, So., LF; Kaleigh Conti, Sr., CF.
Key newcomers: Brooke Olivier, 8th grade, C; Gianna Peanamanda, Fr., RF; Caitlin Boyle, Fr., 1B/OF.
Suffern Mounties
2025 record: 1-19
2025 post-season result: N/A
Top returners: Arianna Edmond, Sr., OF; Christina Villardi, Fr., P/INF.
Key newcomers: Gianna Klingner, 8th Grade, C/INF; Sarah Walker, So., 3B/1B, Gracie Berlow, Fr., UTL.
Tuckahoe Tigers
2025 record: 19-5
2025 post-season result: Section 1 Class C Champions; NYS runners up
Top returners: Katie Attwood, Jr., P; Cayleigh Handel, So., C; Maddy Frank, Jr. 2B; Olivia Rocco, So., SS; Tiana Fret, Jr, 3B.
Key newcomers: Zenaida Gryszkiewicz, So., CF; Emily Attwood, Fr, P/1B.
Valhalla Vikings
2025 record: 9-11
2025 post-season result: Lost to Putnam Valley in the quarterfinals.
Top returners: Julianna Nikolakakos, Jr., CF; Ava Keriazis, So., SS; Bella Capobianco, So., 3B; Kaitlyn Valdovinos, Fr., P.
Yonkers Montessori Eagles
2025 record: 10-7
2025 post-season result: Lost in the quarterfinals of Sections to Dobbs Ferry.
Top returners: Autumn McCauley, Sr., P/1B., Alyssa Calvello, So., P/3B; Stephanie Dice, Jr., SS/3B; Victoria Bonilla, So., C/3B; Madison Giraldo, So., 2B/OF; Sasha Williams, So 2B/OF
Top newcomers: Fiona Kenny, 7th grade, P/UTIL
Twitter: @LoHud_Debbie; @LoHud_Softball
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 2026 lohud softball preview capsules
Reporting by Debbie Schechter, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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