Marauders Win State Championship -
Senior Liz Weber threw a two-hit shutout as Bay Shore won the New York State Championship over Cicero No. Syracuse 4-0 on June 12th in Waterloo, NY. The Marauders took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth on back-to-back two-out singles from Taylor McGowan and Nicole Marzillo. Weber added an RBI double in the fifth and Courtney Syrett followed with a run-scoring single to provide the final margin of victory. Weber (16-1) didn't allow a hit until a leadoff double in the fifth, then retired eight straight hitters before a two-out single in the sixth. She walked just one and got 12 first-pitch outs.The Marauders won their 7th state title.

Syrett Delivers in Semi Final Game -
Freshman Courtney Syrett hit the game winning, sac fly in the bottom of the seventh to lead Bay Shore over Clarence 3-2 on June 12th in Waterloo, NY. Juniors Marissa Brightman and Amber Fogarty led off the bottom of the seventh with walks and moved to second and third on a past ball. Syrett hit a deep fly ball to left field and Brightman tagged up and slide home to get the Marauders to the championship game with the walk off win.

Bay Shore Takes Long Island Championship-
Freshman Giana Panariello scored Cat Fanzone with a single in the fifth inning to lift Bay Shore in the Class AA Long Island / Southeast Regional championship at Mitchel Athletic Complex on Tuesday. A strong Bay Shore defense was able to hold East Meadow scoreless, leaving several runners on base in scoring position. Marauder ace Liz Weber tossed a complete game and picked up the win for Bay Shore (25-1). Bay Shore will move on to the New York State Semi-Finals in Waterloo, NY on Saturday.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: East Meadow - Lindsay McKillop

Marauders Crowned Suffolk County Champs -
With a 5-0 win over 6th seeded Walt Whitman, the top seeded Marauders were crowned Suffolk County Class AA Champions on Tuesday, June 3rd in front of a crowd of 400. Senior pitcher Liz Weber led the charge throwing a four-hit complete game with four strikeouts and no base on balls. Bay Shore took advantage of a two-base throwing error as Cat Franzone laced a shot to the second baseman who tried to get the speedy Kelsey Fischer out at first. The second baseman however, threw the ball into dead-ball territory allowing Courtney Syrett to score followed by Fischer scoring on a passed ball. The Marauders scored again as Taylor McGowan, Nicole Marzillo and Giana Panariello strung together three hits in a row to bring the score to 3-0. Bay Shore scored again in the fourth as Amber Fogarty hit a stand-up double to left and scored on a triple by Weber. Syrett hit hit a grounder to second scoring Weber for the final margin. Panariello had two hits on the day.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Whitman - Christine Lucido

Marzillo Perfect at the Plate, Bay Shore Wins - Junior Nicole Marzillo was 4-for-4 at the plate with three RBI to lead Bay Shore over Walt Whitman 11-2 on Wednesday, June 2nd. Game two of the three-game series was suspended yesterday due to inclement weather and resumed today with Bay Shore leading 4-0 in the top of the fourth inning. The Marauders poured on the offense in the last three innings. Senior Cat Franzone was 3-for-4 with three RBI, Giana Panariello was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Kelsey Fischer and Liz Weber both had two hits. Great defense was played by junior Amber Fogarty at short-stop. Bay Shore improves to 23-.1 The Marauders and Wildcats face off again in the Suffolk County Class AA Finals tomorrow, June 3rd at 5th Ave. field at 4:00 pm. The series is tied at 1-1 a piece.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Whitman - Christine Lucido

Rain Delays Outcome -
Due to the inclement weather the No. 1 Bay Shore vs. No. 6 Walt Whitman county final game two has been suspended. The umpires called the game after excessive thunder in the area. The game will resume tomorrow, June 2nd at 4:15 pm at the Walt Whitman field with the Marauders leading 4-0 in the top of the fourth inning. Kelsey Fischer has a 2-2 count with two outs and Liz Weber on second base

Whitman Spoils Perfect Game and Season -
Liz Webber couldn't have been closer to perfect, throwing a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts and one walk for No. 1 Bay Shore (22-1). She had a perfect game until the seventh inning, when she walked leadoff hitter Maria Pezzino. Pezzino ended up scoring on a throwing error to narrow Bay Shore's lead to one run. Down to their last out of the game, Christine Lucido hit a two run blast to deep left field giving No. 6 Whitman (19-5) a 3-2 lead. That was enough to take game one of the three game championship series and deliver Bay Shore their first loss of the season. In the circle, Lucido threw a four-hitter, allowing two earned runs with 11 strikeouts and two walks. The Marauders look to bounce back in Game 2 of the best-of-three series at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Whitman.

Winning pitcher: Whitman - Christine Lucido
Losing pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Home runs: Whitman -- Christine Lucido, 1.

Marauders Advance to Suffolk Finals -
Bay Shore extinguished the Flamming Arrows 7-2 on Thursday, May 27th. Senior hurler Liz Weber struck out eight and allowed just four hits and one earned runs for No. 1 Bay Shore (22-0), who knocked off the No. 5 seed Sachem East in the Class AA semifinals. Bay Shore will host No. 6 Whitman on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Game 1 of the finals. Junior Taylor McGowan was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Freshman Gianna Panariello went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Kelsey Fischer has five assists at third base and went 1-for-3 with a two-out RBI in the sixth inning to give Bay Shore a 6-2 lead.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Sachem East - Lindsey Treanor

Bay Shore Bangs Up Deer Park -
After waiting over a week to play because of a first round bye, the Marauders came out with a bang. Bay Shore defeated Deer Park 6-1 in the Suffolk County Quarterfinals of the Class AA playoffs. Senior Liz Weber went 3-for-4 with an RBI and threw a three-hitter with six strikeouts to lead Bay Shore. Freshman Courtney Syrett went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Taylor McGowan had a two-out RBI double. Bay Shore will host No. 5 Sachem East in the semifinals.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Deer Park - Lisa Bonacasa

Senior Day was Stellar -
The Marauders concluded a stellar season going 20-0 with a 12-0 walk off win over Central Islip on Thursday, May 13th. Senior Liz Weber went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI to lead Bay Shore. Senior Cat Franzone was 2-for-2 with two RBI. Junior Taylor McGowan pitched a three-hitter with eight strikeouts in five innings. Bay Shore had its 20th straight 20-win season and eighth undefeated season since 1983. Congratulations to the senior class; captain Kelsey Fischer, captain Weber, senior Franzone and senior Zuri Delfosse.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Central Islip - Maria Chumurrow
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Liz Weber, 1.

Weber Strikes Out 18 for Bay Shore -
Lemoyne bound, pitcher Liz Weber had a career-high 18 strikeouts, allowing three hits and one earned run to lead the Marauders over Northport 13-1 on Tuesday, May 11th. Weber added the offense going 3-for-4 with four RBI at the plate. Taylor McGowan was 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI and Amber Fogarty was 2-for-4.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Northport - Molly Jarrett

McGowan Perfect for the Marauders -
Junior pitcher Taylor McGowan threw a five-inning perfect game with seven strikeouts to lead Bay Shore over Sachem North, 12-0 on Monday, May 10th. McGowan tallied her seventh shutout of the season, which is her third career perfect game and sixth career no-hitter. In addition, McGowan went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI. Giana Panariello went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBI. Senior third baseman Kelsey Fischer was robbed of a home-run on a 230 foot shot to left field that Sachem North's left fielder made an amazing catch for the third out of the inning. Senior second baseman Liz Weber was 1-for-2. Junior catcher Courtney Syrett led the game off with a triple followed by a homer by senior centerfielder Cat Franzone to open the game up. Bay Shore improves to 17-0 in League II.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Sachem North - Jen Daniello
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Taylor McGowan, 1; Cat Franzone, 1.

Marauders Win Non-League Game -
Bay Shore destroyed West Babylon 13-1 on Saturday, May 9th for their only non-league game of the season. Liz Weber struck out eight in a five-inning two-hitter for Bay Shore (17-0) in non-league. Kelsey Fischer and Amber Fogarty were both 3-for-3 and Sarina Ramirez had a pinch-hit double and two RBIs.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: West Babylon - Leone

Bay Shore Clinches Another League Title-
Taylor McGown threw a three-hitter and struck out 12 to lead Bay Shore (16-0) and help them clinch their 24th League II title in 28 years. Liz Weber went 5-for-6 with three RBIs, and Briana Coan went 3-for-5 with RBIs. Kelsey Fisher added two triples and three RBIs.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Lindenhurst - Stephanie Kirgan

Bay Shore Comes From Behind for Victory -
The Marauders won a nail-bitter in a 4-2 victory over Whitman on Tuesday, May 4th. Bay Shore got on the board first when Kelsey Fischer (1-for-4) hit a two-out single to centerfield scoring Liz Weber. The Wildcats answered back with two runs of their own in a four-hit fifth inning to take the lead, 2-1. In the bottom of the sixth, Bay Shore answered back as Marissa Brightman singled to center, stole second and scored on a double by Giana Panariello to tie the game at 2-2. Weber proceeded to hit a two-run homerun scoring Panariello and herself to secure the win. Bay Shore improves to 15-0 League II as Weber struck 15 with no walks in a five-hitter. Courtney Syrett was 2-for-2 on the day.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Whitman - Christine Lucido
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Liz Weber, 1.

McGowan Mangles Connetquot -
Junior pitcher Taylor McGowan led Bay Shore over the Lady Thunderbirds 16-1 on Thursday, April 29th. McGowan allowed six hits and struck out six on one run. At the plate, McGowan was a stellar 2-for-2 with a homer and five RBI. Senior second baseman Liz Weber went 1-for-2 with two RBI and senior outfielder Cat Franzone had two RBI on the day. Bay Shore improves to 14-0 on the season.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Connetquot - Bianca Kranz
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Taylor McGowan, 1.

Weber Dominates Raiders-
Senior Liz Weber struck out four and walked one in a one-hit performance against Patchogue-Medford. She also led the offense, going 4-for-4 with four RBIs and a solo home run to lead Bay Shore (13-0) in a League I/II crossover. Senior Kelsey Fischer went 4-for-5 and Nicole Marzillo went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a two-run home run.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Patchogue-Medford - Rowland
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Marzillo, 1; Liz Weber, 1.

Weber & Marzillo Hit Homers -
Senior Liz Weber and junior Nicole Marzillo both hit home-runs to lead Bay Shore over Ward Melville 22-0 on Tuesday, April 27th. Weber went 4-for-4 with a homer on the third pitch of the game and tallied five RBI. Nicole Marzillo also homered in the first inning and had five RBI. Taylor McGowan pitched a one-hitter with nine strikeouts.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Ward Melville - Foley
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Marzillo, 1; Liz Weber, 1.

VT Bound Franzone Knocks Three Homers - Virginia Tech bound Cat Franzone hit three home runs to lead the Marauders over William Floyd 14-3. Franzone went 3-for-4 with a career-high three homers and seven RBI. Franzone now has five home runs on the season. Liz Weber went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Amber Fogarty was 2-for-4.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Floyd - Bayona
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Cat Franzone, 3; Syrett, 1.

Marauders Dodge Past Lions Without a Scratch- Junior Taylor McGowan pitched a one-hitter with no walks and 10 strikeouts to lead Bay Shore over Longwood on Tuesday, April 20th. McGowan carried a perfect game into the bottom of the sixth before allowing a two-out single. Kelsey Fischer recorded the game-winning RBI on a sacrifice fly in the first inning scoring Liz Weber. Nicole Marzillo's double to score Angelica Horne in the fourth for the second run and the final margin. With the win, Bay Shore clinched its 28th consecutive playoff berth.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Longwood - Sierra Noud

Marauders Top Sachem East -
Top-ranked Bay Shore took down 6th ranked Sachem East 3- 0 on Monday, April 19th. Senior pitcher Liz Weber struck out eight and walked none in a three-hitter and went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI to lead Bay Shore. Senior outfielder Cat Franzone hit a two-out triple in the first inning to put Bay Shore ahead 1-0. Junior outfielder Marissa Brightman had a two-out single in the fourth inning to give Bay Shore a 3-0 advantage. The Marauders improve to 9-0 in a League I/II crossover as they notch their eighth shutout for this season.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Sachem East - Lindsey Treanor

Newsday's Top Ranked Team -
The Lady Marauders are top-ranked and have secured their status on Long Island after key victories over 3rd ranked Commack and 6th ranked Sachem East.
1. Bay Shore (8-0)
2. East Meadow (8-0)
3. Commack (6-1)
4. East Islip (6-0)
5. Long Beach (8-2)
6. Sachem East (7-1)
7. Seaford (9-1)
8. Hauppauge (8-0)
9. Plainedge (8-1)
10. St. Anthony's (6-0)

Bay Shore Bounces Back, Blows Out Brentwood - After losing to the Indians in the Suffolk County Class AA finals last season, Bay Shore blew out Brentwood 17-0 this Thursday, April 15th. Junior Taylor McGowan threw her fourth consecutive shutout, allowing two hits and striking out 12 in five innings, to lead Bay Shore (8-0) in a League I/II crossover. McGowan also went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Freshman Giana Paneriello went 3-for-3 with two RBI, Junior Marissa Brightman went 3-for-4 and freshman Courtney Syrett went 3-for-3 with two RBI a double and a triple. The win is Bay Shore's seventh shutout in eight games.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Brentwood - Lisa Quinn

Marauders Hand Commack First Loss of the Season -
Bay Shore defeated Commack 5-0 on Tuesday, April 13th. Senior pitcher Liz Weber pitched a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead Bay Shore over the Cougars. Junior first baseman Nicole Marzillo went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and senior centerfielder Cat Franzone was 2-for-3 with an RBI, a double and a triple and freshman catcher Courtney Syrett went 2-for-3 with an RBI. The Marauders improve to 7-0 in a League I/II crossover.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Commack - Michele Andrews

Marzillo Hits Two Homeruns -
Junior Nicole Marzillo (3-for-6) hit two homeruns to lead Bay Shore over Central Islip 26-0 on Monday, April 12th. Junior Taylor McGowan threw her second straight no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and one walk and also went 6-for-6 with two doubles and five RBIs. Junior Amber Forgarty went 5-for-6, sophomore Angelica Horne went 2-for-2 and junior Sarina Ramirez got her first varsity hit as Bay Shore improves to 6-0 on the season. Freshman Courtney Syrett also went yard in the win with a 220 foot blast to left center.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Central Islip - Maria Chumurrow
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Marzillo, 2; Syrett, 1.

Franzone Goes Yard in Win Over T-Birds -
The Marauders defeated Connetquot 12-4 on Saturday, April 10th. Senior, Virginia Tech bound, Cat Franzone hit her second home-run of the season on a 2-0 pitch bomb to left center, going 2-for-3, with 2 RBI. Freshman Courtney Syrett went 3-for-4, senior Liz Weber went 3-for-5 and junior Taylor McGowan went 2-for-3 and struck out the side in the seventh inning as Bay Shore improves to 5-0.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Connetquot - Bianca Kranz
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Cat Franzone, 1.

Bay Shore Blows Out Northport -
The juggernaut offensive of Bay Shore has outscored their opponents 44-0 in the last four games to improve to 4-0 on the season. Junior Taylor McGowan led the way on Thursday, April 8th, as Bay Shore defeated the Tigers 21-0. McGowan struck out 13 and walked two in a five-inning no-hitter, who has thrown four previous no-hitters. Junior Marissa Brightman was 2-for-2 with a bases-loaded triple and four RBIs. Senior Liz Weber went 2-for-2 with three RBIs.

Weber Wicked Good for Bay Shore -
Senior pitcher Liz Weber recorded her second shutout of the season with a 11-0 win over Sachem North on Tuesday, April 6th. Weber went 2-for-3 at the plate and allowed just one hit and struck out 13 in the circle for Bay Shore (3-0) in League II. Senior outfielder Cat Franzone was 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Junior outfielder Marissa Brightman went 2-for-2 with two runs scored.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Sachem North - Mackenzie Margolis
Home runs: Bay Shore -- Cat Franzone, 1.

McGowan Shuts Out Lindy -
Junior pitcher Taylor McGowan pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts and no walks to lead Bay Shore over Lindenhurst 10-0. McGowan, who also went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, carried a perfect game into the fifth inning. Senior third baseman Kelsey Fischer (three RBIs) and Liz Weber (one RBI) each went 3-for-4.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Taylor McGowan
Losing pitcher: Lindenhurst - Ramirez

Bay Shore Edges Whitman -
The Marauders edged Walt Whitman 2-0 on Thursday, March 25th at Central Field. Senior Liz Weber threw a two-hitter, walked two and struck out nine for the victory. Junior Nicole Marzillo went 2-for-3 with two RBI for Bay Shore and senior Cat Franzone went 2-for-2 in the win.
Winning pitcher: Bay Shore - Liz Weber
Losing pitcher: Whitman - Christine Lucido

2010 LADY MARAUDERS

SEASON PREVIEW

The Varsity Softball team enjoyed a very successful season in 2009. They posted a 22-5 record, won the League Championship for the 23rd time in the last 27 years and were County finalists. It was their 19th consecutive 20 win season, a state record, and were ranked #1 in NY State for the majority of the year.

The Lady Marauders are very excited about the season. They return seven of nine starters with a number of quality players vying for the two openings. The squad is usually the team to beat and this year should be no exception. Always playing the best to be the best, Bay Shore will once again compete against the finest teams in NY State.

The girls will compete in five, four way “play days.” They include the best competition on Long Island and NY State. They are against perennial playoff, league, county and state champions. They include White Plains, Islip, Minisink Valley, Carey, Hauppauge, Plainedge, Kings Park, Deer Park, Riverhead, St. Francis and Newburgh Free Academy.

The Lady Marauders will travel to Binghamton, the “hot spot” of NY State softball, to compete against Chenango Valley, Binghamton, Maine – Endwell and Vestal. This two day competition features some of the premier programs in the state.

Only allowed one non-league game, they will play against two time NY State Catholic School Champions, St. John the Baptist. They also play Class AA State Champions Brentwood, who they lost to in the County finals.

With such a challenging season, the squad dedicated themselves to an ambitious off-season training program. They did weight training, plyo’s and speed work, in addition to diligently working on their softball skills. They know all their hard work will pay huge dividends.

Pitching is the name of the game and Bay Shore boasts two of the finest hurlers in NY State with senior Liz Weber and junior Taylor McGowan. Weber was All-County, and All-State in 2008 & 2009 as well as being a Newsday All-Long Island selection in 2008 and an N.F.C.A. Regional All-American. Liz was League II Pitcher of the Year in 2008 and is geared to have her finest year, in this her final season. Liz is perhaps our finest overall player as she is our #3 hitter, batted .341 with 16 RBI’s and 26 runs scored. Ms. Weber trains voraciously and can have a monster season.

Taylor McGowan is also a dominant pitcher. In 2009 she was League II Pitcher of the Year, was All-County & All-State. She was also selected Newsday All-Long Island and was an N.F.C.A. Regional All-American. The junior pitcher is 23-5 with a minuscule 0.72 E.R.A. She has averaged 9.3 K’s a game and has thrown 14 shut-outs in 28 games. Taylor is also an outstanding 2nd baseman with smooth hands. As a hitter, she led the team in RBI’s in 2008 with 35 and was 2nd in 2009 with 24. After hitting .437 in 2008 she hit .293 in 2009. She worked relentlessly on her offensive game this off- season and is expected to have a “bounce back” year in 2010.

Senior captain Kelsey Fischer is geared to have a terrific senior season. A fifth year player and a four year starter, Kelsey hopes to “put it all together” in 2010. A five-tool player, Kelsey is one of the most skilled players in the County. Kelsey has been an All-League and All-Conference performer and an N.F.C.A. Regional All-American. Kelsey had a monster year in 2008 hitting .514. Kelsey “slipped” to .306 in 2009. Ms. Fischer has the skill set to put up some major numbers this season. She remains perhaps the best defensive 3rd baseman in the County.

Senior Cat Franzone enters her 3rd and final season as a Lady Marauder. Franzone had a breakout season in 2009. As our #4 batter, she led our team in batting average .407, O.B. % of .510, slugging % of.593 and RBI’s with 25. Ms. Franzone has good instincts on the base path, tracks the ball well and has a fine arm. Cat has the ability to have a stellar senior season and add to her already formidable numbers. Cat earned All-League and was an N.F.C.A. Regional All-American.

Zuri Delfosse is a senior outfielder with a great attitude. Zuri has an infectious personality and is greatly respected by her teammates. Zuri has good speed and will be utilized as a pinch- runner and will compete for playing time in the outfield.

Three year player Amber Fogarty is possibly our most passionate and dedicated player. Amber has all the tools, is a tireless worker and loves the game. Although diminutive in stature, she is a very strong athlete with strong softball skills. By far our fastest runner, Amber does some serious damage when she’s on the base paths. When she puts the ball in play, she is a significant offensive threat. Amber can slap and will also bat righty. She has the fundamentals to be a good offensive player. As a short-stop, Fogarty has great range, smooth hands and a rifle arm. Amber plays with high energy and she should raise her game to another level.

Junior Nicole Marzillo comes off season ending surgery in 2009. Now fully healed, Nicole is primed for a fine 2010 campaign. Nicole is an exceedingly strong player and could be a “banger” in the middle of the line up. As a freshman she hit .333 with 20 RBI’s. Nicole has great extension on her swing and drives the ball to the alley’s. Ms. Marzillo is a terrific 1st baseman who “picks” well and has good feet around the bag. Nicole has surprising speed and will take an extra base as well as steal some.

Freshman phenom Courtney Syrett had an outstanding inaugural season. Courtney was League II Rookie of the Year as she hit .333 with 16 RBI’s, 18 runs and 8 stolen bases. Courtney started at 5 different positions as she is our most versatile athlete. A great athlete with a big upside Courtney could have a storied career in the program. Another five tool player, Courtney will find a home behind the “dish” this year. She is a very accomplished catcher already and her defensive prowess and great arm will keep opponents at bay. Ms. Syrett is an offensive weapon and her numbers should reflect that.

Briana Coan is a sophomore who batted .444 in limited duty. Briana has an uncommon work ethic, is a consummate team player and has improved her skills significantly. Ms. Coan has got some real “pop” in her bat, plays multiple positions and is extremely coachable. Brian has a real chance to break into the starting line up and add to an already potent line up.

Giana Panariello is another passionate player who is versatile, intelligent and intense. Giana is a slapper who has improved because of an off season filled with camps, clinics and practices to improve her game. Giana can play all positions other than pitcher and that ability will ensure her increased playing time in 2010.

Junior Marissa Brightman joins the “big girls” this season and her athleticism should enable her to compete for playing time. Marissa is a 3 sport athlete and plays outfield as well as catcher. Marissa runs well and brings a lot of energy to the team.

Erika Traina was the pitcher for the J.V’s past two seasons and it’s most important player. Erika throws in the mid to high 50’s and is the #1 pitcher on her 18U team. Erika swings a big bat and can add some punch to our line-up. She will compete for time on the mound and 1st base. Additionally, she could see time as a D.H. and pinch hitter.

Sophomore Angelica Horne moves up from the J.V. where she was the shortstop for the last two years. Another 3 sport athlete, Jelly will compete for time in the middle infield. Although raw, Jelly is a good athlete with good speed and a good attitude.

Stephanie Ellwood is another raw, but good athlete. A 3rd baseman, Stephanie should improve dramatically with increased repetitions and intense workouts. Stephanie is a great kid, with a good work ethic who seems never to get fazed.

Coach McGowan and Coach Pasquerella also have high hopes for this year’s squad. They are experienced, tenacious and will compete with every fiber of their being. The Lady Marauders will practice with purpose and play with passion. As always they have …High Expectations and High Standards!