Welcome to the 2025 Softball season.
As the you start to hear the pop of the glove, the ping of the bat, and tryouts beginning today; this will be a master file of all the teams in the area including teams not in Section 1 in a mini preview of all the teams.
Keep this bookmarked as this will be the capsule file for all the schools.
2025 SOFTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULES
Albertus Magnus Falcons
2024 record: 18-4; lost in NYS semifinals
Top returners: Maddie Geary, Sr., 2B; Lizzie Geary, Sr., CF; Teagan Dwyer, Sr., P/SS; Vanessa Gonzalez, Sr., C; Bianca Aponte, Sr., 3B; Liz Buhler, Sr., LF; Aubrey Dwyer, So, RF/P.
Top newcomers: Riley Eliazo, Fr., 1B/OF; Ziah Velez, Fr., SS/C; Natalie Hughes, Fr., UTIL.
Arlington Admirals
2024 record: 13-7; lost in the opening round to Ketcham
Top returners: Ava Eraca, Sr., 3B; Sam Harris, Jr., P/2B; Sophia Liguori, Jr., C.
Top newcomers: Sierra Bischoff, Jr., P/OF; trio of freshmen
Blind Brook Trojans
2024 record: 2-17
Top returners: Charlotte Florin, Jr., 3B; Isabella Montesanno, Jr., SS.
Clarkstown North Rams
2024 record: 17-4; lost in Section quarterfinals to Somers
Top returners: Peyton Conti, Fr., SS; Siena DiCicco, Jr., CF; Marlee Levin, Jr., C.
Top newcomers: Amaya Hall, 8th grade, P; Lea Manganelli, 8th grade, P/1B.
Clarkstown South Vikings
2024 record: 19-4, lost to Somers in Section 1 semifinals
Top returners: Giada DelloRusso, Sr., 1B; Kayla Dwyer, Jr., P; Kaitlyn Rose, So., 3B; Gillian Ulrich, Sr., C; Carley Voce, Jr., CF.
Top newcomers: Keira Butler, Jr., OF/IF; Emily Lappetito, 1B/DP; Cara Luna, So., SS/OF/P; Eama Rosario, Fr., OF, Shae Ulrich, Jr., IF/DP.
Croton-Harmon Tigers
2024 record: 11-10; lost in the second round to Rye Neck
Top returners: Charlotte Benjamin-Eichenberg, Fr., 1B/Util; Natalie Barrillaro, Sr., SS; Sophia Misti, Jr., C/OF.
Top newcomers: Haley Mansfield, 8th grade, P; Kalissa-ari Scott, Fr., OF,. Util.
Dobbs Ferry Eagles
2024 record: 11-8-1; lost in quarterfinals to Valhalla
Top returners: Kamryn Addis, Jr., CF; Abby Dann, Sr., P/2B; Nicolette Giorgio, So., 3B; Maysin Kannapin, Sr., C; Madison Piacentino, Sr., SS; Gianna Stone, Jr., LF; Alexa Vicchio, Sr., 1B.
Top newcomers: Sophia Maltby, So., RF; Emily Marron, Fr., Util; Ella Rizzo, Fr., P/OF; Riley Sullivan 8th grade, Util.
Eastchester Eagles
2024 record: 18-4, lost to Harrison in semifinals
Top returners: Grace Comizio, So., 3B; Sabrina Cosgrove, Fr., P; Sophia Gutierrez, So., C; Alyssa Peduto, Sr., SS; Gianna Peduto, Sr., 2B.
Fox Lane Foxes
2024 record: 11-10; lost in the first round of sectionals to Carmel.
Top returners: Jordana Kerwer, So., OF; Gabriela Naar, Sr., OF; Sofia Rodriguez, So., P; Sofia Valentie, So., SS/3B.
Top newcomers: Nora Anatonaccio, Fr., C; Hannah Singer, 8th grade; C.
Haldane Blue Devils
2024 record: 8-11, Section 1 finalist
Top returners: Allegra Clementson, 8th grade, P; Lainey Donaghy, Fr., SS; Callie Sniffen, Sr., 1B.
Top newcomer: Julianna Minos, So., C.
Hen Hud Sailors
2024 record: 14-8, Section semifinal loss to Tappan Zee
Top returners: Emma Barbelet, Jr., P; Angelina Carbone, So., SS; Ja’Nae Walker, Sr., C.
Top newcomers: Stella Krebser, Fr., 1B; Lillian Tomlinson (transfer from Panas), So., OF.
Horace Greeley Quakers
2024 record: 6-15; lost in first round of Sections
Top returners: Jessica Appelbaum, Sr., P; Olivia Berk, Sr., LF; Quinn Herman, Jr., 2B; Jenna Rosenberg, Sr., C; Uma Sharma, Jr., SS; Lucy Tarpinian, Jr., CF.
Top newcomers: Rachel Rosenberg, Fr., 1B; Jane Short, So., INF/OF.
Irvington Bulldogs
2024 record: 4-11
Top returners: Kayla Clinton, Jr., SS/P; Nia Kilbury, Jr., P/OF; Madison Maldanado, Jr., C/INF.
Top newcomer: Alex Barth, Fr., P/CF
John Jay-Cross River Wolves
2024 record: 12-8; lost to Pearl River in Section 1 quarterfinals
Top returners: Bella Barry, Jr., CF; Charlotte Bender, Fr., 3B; Carys Cooper, So., C/3B; Laney Daly, Jr., SS; Maria Degaetano, So., P/2B; Elise Templeton, Fr., C.
John Jay East Fishkill Patriots
2024 record: 15-4; Section 1 semifinalists
Top returners: Katie Barosa, Jr., P/1B; Leah Doughty, Sr., 2B; Lyla Dwyer, Sr., P/CF; Frankie Napolitano, Fr., C/1B/3B,
Top newcomers: From coach Lawrence Brooks, “We add 7 new players to our varsity team. We have a good mix of returning players along with first time varsity players. The 7 newcomers will have the opportunity to have an impact starting game one. Anyone of our new players could have an impact at any time”
Mahopac Wolfpac
2024 record: 8-11, lost to Clarkstown North in the playoffs
Top returners: Bella Genovese, So., CF; Alenah Gomes, Jr., 3B; Camdyn Wilson, Jr., SS.
Top newcomer: Shivonne Barry, Fr.
Mamaroneck Tigers
2024 record: 10-11; 3rd place in Conference 1 League C.
Top returners: Charlotte Baucom, Jr., OF; Ariana Brito, Jr., P; Laura Cordova, Jr., 3B; Sarah Gomerez, Sr., C; Olivia Lourenco, Sr., 1B; Zoe Paquin, Sr., OF.
Top newcomers: Brooke Summerskill, Jr., OF/1B; Kaitlin Tranquillo, So., P/IF.
Nanuet Golden Knights
2024 record: 7-13, lost in the first round to Nyack
Top returners: Autumn Calvello, Sr., P/OF; Molly Marcus, Sr., P/2B.
Top newcomers: Sophia Cesario, Jr., 2B; Queenie Chavez, Jr., 3B; Stella Damiani, So., SS; Zoe Rodriguez, Jr., OF.
North Rockland Red Raiders
2024 record: 22-3; lost in the regional finals
Top returners: Addyson Bohlander, Sr., CF; Kerry Finnerty, Jr., SS; Ava Jacobs, Jr., C/3B; Hannah Leon, Jr., C/3B; Tara Murphy, Jr., P.
Top newcomer: Emily Murphy, So., 1B.
North Salem Tigers
2024 record: 6-14; lost to Tuckahoe in the Class C semis
Top returners: Sophia Aqeel, Jr., 1B; Ana Brewster, Sr., CF; Cora Kennedy, Jr., SS; Chloe Matt, Sr., P.
Top newcomers: Cianna Cioce, Jr., LF; Marissa Ferrara, Jr., 2B; Sarah Laino, Jr., OF; Sadie Matt, So., OF; Brianna Mulero, Jr., OF; Kathryn Ocdenaria, 8th grade, C; Erika Saez, So., RF; Avery Schoenberg, Sr., 3B.
Ossining Pride
2024 record: 10-9; first round loss in playoffs
Top returners: Leaila Alexander Sr., SS; Kaylee Howie, Jr., CF; Kristin Howie, Fr., C; Mia-Vasilki Wilkins Sr., P.
Panas Panthers
2024 record: 10-12; lost in the second round to Hen Hud
Top returners: Sophia Alvarado, Fr., SS; Breanna Barry, Fr., P; Natalie Porter, Jr., OF: Kenna Vogel, So., C
Top newcomers: Genevieve Feliciano, Fr.; Samantha Koski, So.; Julia Morales, 8th grade; Emme Rapuano, So.
Pearl River Pirates
2024 record: 16-6, Section 1 Class A champion, NYS regional semifinals
Top returners: Bella Caparrelli, So., P/RF; Kayla Damon, Sr., 1B; Brooke Donnelly, So., C; Taylor Donnelly, So., CF; Catie Donohue, Jr., LF; Angie Franzese, Jr., 3B; Ella McHugh, So., SS.
Top newcomer: Riley Cahil, Fr., INF/P
Port Chester Rams
2024 record: 5-15
Top returners: Karah Provenzano Sr. SS, Heidi Gonzalez Sr.3B, Tamara Correia Sr.1B, Isabella Rivera Sr. OF, Marisa Rodrigues Sr. OF, Morgan Saunders Sr. OF, Fiona Lovallo Sr. P, Melina Morban Jr. P, Sofia Greco Jr. 2B, Yvonne Santiago Jr.C
Top newcomers: Kate Richardson Sr. OF, Gioiella Pastena Sr. C, Charlotte Burke Jr. CF, Arianna Orellana Jr. 1B, Alyssa Gagnon So. OF, Julia Wolff So. OF/IF, Ryann Onofrio-Franceschini Fr. P, 2B
Putnam Valley Tigers
2024 record: 6-15; lost in the first round to Pleasantville
Top returners: Maggie Caputo, Jr., SS; Katelyn Flanagan, Jr., CF; Kaleigh Rund, So., C.
Top newcomers: Natalie Boyer, So., OF; Delina Gritz, So., 1B; Madelyn Mauri, Fr., 3B; Isabella Morales, So., OF; Erin Moynihan, Jr., 2B; Kate Mulqueen, So., P.
Rye Neck Panthers
2024 record: 19-4; lost to Albertus Magnus in Section finals
Top returners: Gabby Fasolino, Sr., INF; Carly Golub, Fr., INF; Daniela Lore, Sr., 1B; Charlotte Picone, Fr., INF; Shelby Preisser, Sr., P; Gianna Stracuzzi, Jr., CF.
Top newcomers: Kayleigh Murphy, 8th grade, OF; Izel Ortiz, So., C.
Scarsdale Raiders
2024 record: 9-11; lost in first round of Sections to New Rochelle
Top returners: Emily Baron, Jr., P/SS; Laura Chesnut, Jr., SS/3B; Jordan Kefer, Sr., 2B/SS; Shea McCarthy, Sr., C/RF; Olivia Unis, So., 3B/SS.
Top newcomers: Jaden Hernandez, So., 1B/3B/OF/C; Maya Streicher, So., 2B/SS; Lauren Zoland, So., 3B/2B/SS/OF; Sam Zwaig, Fr., C/2B.
Sleepy Hollow Headless Horsemen
2024 record: 6-14
Top returners: Emily Aridas, Sr., 1B; Lucy Black, Sr., 3B; Cassie Junge, Jr., SS; Annie Luciano, Sr., LF; Meghan O’Hanlon, Sr., C.
Somers Tuskers
2024 record: 14-6, lost to Harrison in Section 1 finals
Top returners: Emily Boyle, So., P; Katie Cole, Jr., SS; Kaleigh Conti, Jr., CF; Caitlin Fitts, Jr., 1B; Katherine Papa, Sr., C.
Suffern Mounties
2024 record: 7-14; fourth in the league
Top returners: Nicole DiTore, Sr., C/3B; Madison Rudnick, Sr., P/1B.
Top newcomer: Gabby Rudnick, 8th grade, P/Util.
Tuckahoe Tigers
2024 record: 15-6, Section 1 Class C champions
Top returners: Katie Attwood, So., P, Cayleigh Haindl, Fr., C, Gianna Galati, Sr., OF, Bianca Pian, Sr., OF, Molly Attwood, Sr. OF.
Ursuline Koalas
2024 record: 13-8, lost to Yorktown in the first round of Sections
Top returners: Jessica Tejera, Sr., SS; Emilia Mancusi, Sr., C.
Top newcomers: Taylor Castle, So.; Casey Harsany, So.; Sophie Nascimento, Sr.
Yonkers Montessori Eagles
2024 record: 8-12, lost first round of sections to Albertus Magnus
Top returners: Cathy Begley, Sr., OF/1B; Alyssa Calvello, Fr., P/3B; Emily Doherty, Fr., SS/OF; Madison Giraldo, Fr., 2B; Autumn McCauley, Jr., P/1B.
Top newcomers: Victoria Bonilla, Fr., C/3B; Stephanie Dice, Fr., C/3B; Itohan Imafidon, 7th grade, OF.
NON SECTION 1 TEAMS
Hackley Hornets
2024 record: 15-2; NYSAIS runner up
Top returners: Ellie Firsenbaum, Fr., 1B; Andy Hegarty, Sr., P.
Top newcomer: Aria Servedio, Fr., SS.
Kennedy Catholic Prep Gaels
2024 record: 13-1; lost in semifinals
Top returners: Aine Curley, Sr., C; Ciarra Graham, So., 1B; Cassidy Moriarity, Sr., 3B; Nina Cavone-Senese, So., P; Emma Smith, Jr., P.
Top newcomers: Julia Diaz, Fr., 2B; Ava Voyiatzis, So., CF.
Twitter: @LoHud_Debbie; @LoHudSoftball
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Softball: Section 1, NYSAIS and CHSAA preview capsules
Reporting by Debbie Schechter, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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