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Head Coach: Kathy Levins
Team Name: Jim Thorpe
Key Players Returning:
Hannah Zacharias, Senior, C/1B/OF – Hannah was a force last season boasting the teams high BA and OBP. She will continue to bring that force with her this season at the plate, will bring speed to the OF, and efficiency at first base. Our only Senior this season, she will play with heart and lead by example on the field.
Madison Schwartz, Junior, P/OF/UT – Maddie returns and will be the key part of our pitching staff. We will look to her to step in to take a leadership role on the team this season. She is a versatile player and can get the job done in both IF and OF. She brings a hard-working mindset to the team, a no quit attitude and high softball IQ.
Isabella Sully, Junior, C/IF – Bella returns and will bring her big bat along with her. An integral part of our catching staff, ing consistency to the plate. She brings great work ethic to the field, leads by example, and gives it her all in every area of the game.
Kelsie Huff, Junior, P/OF – Kelsie will return and see more playing time in the circle as our only lefty. She brings a lighthearted and fun energy to the team.
Ryah Confer, Sophomore, C/OF – Ryan will return after a successful Freshman season as a key part of our catching staff. She will provide speed and range in the OF. She will be a force at the plate and can hit a long ball or play small ball. She brings versatility to the field and has a cannon behind the plate.
Julianna Frantz, Sophomore, IF – Jules returns after a successful Freshman season as a key middle infielder. She brings consistency to the plate. She brings dedication and willingness to learn, which is why she will be a key factor in our lineup this season.
Gloria Strohl, Sophomore, 1B/P – Gloria will return after a successful Freshman season as our starting 1B and will also see time in the circle this season. Gloria will be a key factor in our batting lineup. She brings a good work ethic, and a big bat to the lineup. We can’t wait to see her add to her HR record this season.
Newcomers to the Varsity Team:
Kaylee Anderson (SO)
Konani Berger (SO)
Gabriela Cuddy (JR)
Jessica Kozak (SO)
Olivia Holland (FR)
Jocelyn Montefour (FR)
Jezelle Stribula (JR)
Kylie Sullivan (FR)
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Head Coach: Patrick Howarth (6th season 63-46)
Assistant Coaches: Mike Adams
Dennis Suranfsky
Team Name: Bangor Slaters
League: Colonial
2025 Record: 10-12
Key Players Lost:
Brooke Hermanski
Marissa Siu
Key Returning Players:
Kaylyn Figurski 2026 ss
Kelli Snow 2026 3rd
Cameron Howarth 2026 2nd
Madalyn Giera 2027 p/2nd
Emma Chaney 2027 1st/p
Emma Christie 2027 outfield
Sophia Hickler 2027 outfield
Kaileigh McGowan 2027 c/3rd
Lillian Rambo 2028 utility
Cam Emerling 2028 p/1st
Rylee Snyder 2028 p/utility
Zoe Blaha 2027 outfield
Emma bean 2028 c/utility
Adriana Benware 2028 outfield
Emma Hanson 2028 utility
Hayden Kline 2027 utility
Abagail Franzone 2028 utility
Key Newcomers:
Leah LaBar 2029 c/utility
Abigail Eberts 2029 1st
Madison impacati 2029 outfield
Isabella Harvey 2028 1st/outfield
2026 Outlook: I believe our strength comes from the team dynamics. They play for each other and that is very important.
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Head Coach: Robert Hock
Assistant Coaches:
Craig Marlatt
Jenna Turner
Tori Gollie
Megan Green
Kate Hanchick
Megan Serfass
Team Name: Palmerton
League: Colonial
2025 Record: 9-11
Key Players Lost:
Mikayla Pengelly
CF Hailey Delgado
C Leah Prutzman – Utility
Key Returning Players:
Hailey Barry – Sr SS – P .400 plus BA Exceptional talent in all aspects of the game.
Tessa Sander -Sr Of-3b-P .350 plus BA Solid and very versatile player
Grace Schneider – Sr 2b – C great middle infield defense solid offensive #’s
Mackenzie Ferber – Sr Of solid Of defense solid at the plate
Molly Binder – Jr good power at the plate DP
Morgan Wayda -Jr Of – 3b
Sam Wolfe – Soph P – SS – 1b – 3b
Olivia Kalman – Soph – 1b – P
McKayla Coombs – Soph OF
Key Newcomers:
Hailey George Fr P – 2b – Cf
Kyla Trumbore – Fr C – 1b–3b
Jaylin Strohl – Fr 3b – Ss – 1b
Aylexia Gulla – Fr OF – P -1b
Peyton Graver – Fr 2b – SS
Leanna Sanchez – Fr OF
2026 Outlook: four talented starting seniors each with multiple years of experience should provide leadership on and off the field, Underclassmen with varsity experience, and an Incoming class of freshman with great talents is a definite strength – along with great versatility in all positions. How quickly the underclassmen mature into varsity level softball would be a question for the team
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Head Coach: Tara Yuricheck (5th Season)
Assistant Coaches:
Tom Goida
Pauline Romanowski
Fritz Herling
Jessica Matzen
Donna Malaska
Abby Hoben
Last Year’s Record: 9-11 2-10 league
Key returnees:
Caroline Breslin OF-Senior-.255 13 singles, 12 RBI- Caroline brings great speed and athleticism to our outfield. Her speed will also be an asset to us offensively.
Ava Alabovitz -Senior-P, infield- .250 4 singles, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI Ava was again resilient and battled through injuries last season. She is healthy now and we expect her to see more time as a pitcher this season. Offensively she will provide leadership and power in our lineup.
Janessa Prudente-Junior P, SS- .342 8 singles, 1 double, 3 triples,1 HR 13 RBI- We will be looking for Janessa to hit for consistency and get on base. Janessa is a versatile player who will also see time on the pitchers mound and in the infield at the Shortstop position.
Brooklynn Mika-.Junior-.267, 7 singles, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 19RBI- Brooklynn has worked hard during the off-season and we feel that she will provide additional power in the middle of our line up. Defensively she will see time at 3rd base
Megan O’Brien- Junior-.213, 7 singles, double, triple 15RBI- Megan will again make an impact defensively as she can play both infield and outfield. She will also provide power near the top of our line up.
Isabella D’Ancona-Sophomore- .270, 3 singles, 3 doubles, triple, 3HR, Isabella provided much needed power in our batting line up and was second on the team in HR. She will bat in clean up and defensively will play first base and may see time as a pitcher.
Paige Goida-Sophomore- Pitcher- Paige pitched 26.2 innings last season and had 27 strikeouts. We are looking for her to see more time in the circle this season and make an impact
Upcoming performers to watch:
Danika Blazosky -Sophomore OF
Sadie Mae Frets -Sophomore 2B
Liana Jones- Junior P, 1B
Jovie Breiner- Freshman C
Kathryn Breslin-Freshman OF
Savannah Pierce- Freshman UT
2026 Outlook: We enter this season with a mix of experience and emerging talent. Our returning veteran players will provide stability both offensively and defensively. Their understanding of the game, composure under pressure, and commitment to team culture will set the tone early in the season. In the circle, we expect more consistent pitching that attacks hitters and trusts the defense behind it. Defensively our focus remains on playing clean, disciplined softball where routine plays are made with confidence. Offensively, we aim to be both aggressive and smart at the plate with an emphasis on quality at-bats. With improved depth throughout the roster, we have flexibility to adjust and our season goal is to have a winning season and make a run into the district playoffs.
Assistant Coaches:
Herman “Pop” Gestl
Alan Hartzell
Brian Fegley
Christine Hunsberger
Jennifer Shellhammer Getz
Team Name: Northampton Konkrete Kids
League: EPC
2025 Record: 14-9
Key Players Lost:
Mikell Kulp – Pitcher, Megan Ferenchek – DP, C
Key Returning Players:
Avery Deibert – 1st Base, Senior
Hailey Makovsky – OF, Senior
Hannah Duerr – Catcher, Senior,
Leah Reagan – OF, Senior
Ro Echevarria, IF, Senior
Mea Allison, IF, Senior
JoJo Siegfried, IF, Junior
Kiley Henritzy, IF, Junior
Kirsten Wolfe, OF, Junior
Rylee Gable, Pitcher, Junior
Laila Reichel, OF, Sophmore
Key Newcomers:
Addison Slivka, OF, Junior
Amelia Cole, IN, Junior
2026 Outlook: We as a team have an entire team of starters returning from last year. We are small in numbers, but mighty in experience. We are anchored by a ton of girls with leadership qualities.
It is going to be tough competition this season but our mentality is going to focus on the details, be inwardly focused on us, and go into each day with a 0-0 record. This group of girls is really special and they get along great with a ton of support from our softball community.
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Head Coach: Katherine Farber 3rd season – 48-8
Assistant Coaches:
Mark Hoffman
Kianna Marlatt
Team Name: Northwestern Lehigh Tigers
League: Colonial
2025 Record: 26-3
Key Players Lost:
Shelby Mitman – 1st base
Riley McGinley – CF
Key Returning Players:
Abby Dunstan – Senior – Catcher – .516, 49 hits, 11 HR
Emma Freeman – Senior – Pitcher – .415, 34 hits, ERA 1.068
Lizzie Diehl – Senior – 2B & Pitcher – .277, 18 hits
Natalie Conner – Sophomore – SS – .463, 44 hits
Ainsley Behler – Junior – DH – .388, 26 hits
Sam Boyer – Sophomore – 3B – .254, 17 hits
Lily Kinnon – Senior – Outfield
Ella Bressi – Senior – Outfield
Molly Schlofer – Senior – Infield
Key Newcomers:
Avery Seyler – Junior – Outfield
Anna Seyler – Junior – Infield
Emily Diehl – Junior – Outfield & Pitcher
Evelyn Alboucq – Freshmen – Utility
2026 Outlook: The 2026 season outlook is promising. We return a strong core group of seniors who have developed into outstanding leaders and remain hungry to accomplish more in their final season. Surrounding them is a solid supporting group of players who have experience and others who are ready to step into important roles and help fill key positions.
This blend of veteran leadership and developing talent gives us depth and balance as we move into the season. If we continue to work, grow, and compete the way we expect from our program, we believe we can be a team that challenges at every level of competition in 2026.
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Head Coach: Grant Lilly: 4 JH 3 Varsity 13-9 (2025)
Assistant Coaches:
Jonathan Fisher-Assistant Varsity
Bridget Shields-Assistant Varsity
Joe Szczepanski-Assistant Varsity
Chad Palank- Assistant Varsity
Jeremy Setzer- JH Head Coach
Wayne Deemer- JH Assistant
Team Name: Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders
League: Colonial League
2025 Record: 13-9
Key Players Lost:
Claire Ceraul:3B
Hannah Lilly: SS
Addison Ryan: 1B
Key Returning Players:
Kelsey Bedics: Senior, 5’1,OF,C, Kelsey is a speedy outfielder and a strong leader on this team.
Natalie Lilly, Junior, 5’7, CF,3B, AVG .375 24HS, 72B, 33B, 1 HR 25 RBIs 23Rs Natalie is an exceptional centerfielder and leader on and off the field. She has elite speed and we are looking for her to add a spark at the top of the lineup.
Rachel Fisher, Junior, 5’7, P,OF, AVG.421, 16H 4RBIs. Rachel has great speed in the outfield, is a competitive pitcher and has power at the plate.
Emily Szcezpanski, Junior, 5’6, P, OF, AVG.339, 19H, 32B,13RBIs, 18Rs. Emily has a high softball IQ. Looking for her to continue to dominate on the mound and continue to hit in the top of the lineup.
Riley Palank, Sophomore, 5’6 , SS,.395AVG, 30Hs, 52B, 73B, 3HR, 21RBIs, 28Rs. Riley is an exceptional defensive player. Looking for Riley to take over the shortstop role. Hits for power and average.
Gabby Apgar Sophomore, 5’8, 3B, .300AVG, 12H, Gabby is a good defensive player. We are looking for her to take on a bigger role offensively.
Key Newcomers:
Casey Lagodney, Freshman, 5’8, Utility
Madelina Moyer, Freshman, 5’9 P
Violet Dewalt, Sophomore, 5’9 C
Siobhan Crews, Freshman, 5’3 Utility
2026 Outlook: Looking to improve on our successful season last year. Pitching depth and speed will prove to be our strengths. Our highly competitive schedule will help to prepare us for a deep run in the playoffs. Excited to see what our new players can bring to the team.
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Head Coach: Michelle Albanese- 2 years
Assistant Coaches:
Taylor Lindsey- Varsity Assistant
Kelsey Tompkins- JV Assistant
Nicole Secara- JV Assistant
Matt Pfancook- MS Assistant
Sheri Fallon- MS Assistant
Team Name: Pleasant Valley
League: EPC
2025 Record: 13-9
Key Players Lost: We lost seven seniors. All of them were integral aspects of the team. We have a lot of work to do with filling new positions this season.
Key Returning Players:
Rylan Knapp (11) SS; Batting- .338 ,17 RBI’s, Fielding- .891; Rylan is a force on the field and she leads the team with confidence.
Maddie Abbatiello (11) P/1B; Batting- .411 , 15 RBI’s, Fielding- .750, Pitching- ERA 7.53; Maddie was someone I could fully depend on in our line-up, she is a solid hitter who gets on base consistently.
Key Newcomers:
Mia Battaglino (9) C; Mia is going to be a key player for us for the next 4 years. She is a solid catcher and I have confidence that she will help to lead the field and be a dependable hitter in our line-up.
2026 Outlook: We have a good core group coming back who work together well and I think this years incoming varsity players will mesh well and we will have a cohesive group. We have low numbers this year so we will have some double rostered players and have to plan for potential injures and make sure our players are taking care of their arms and have rest days.
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Head Coach: Rick Wilmott (3rd season)
Assistant Coaches:
Brad Hunter: Assistt Varsity
Dave Yob: Assist Varsity
Bri Hunter: Assist Varsity
Team Name:Palisades Pirates
League: Colonial
2025 Record: 21-4
Key Players Lost:
Karley Teman – P
Rhiley Poniktera – OF
Brooklynn Lucas – 1st
Erin Wallbillich – OF
Aubry Boushell – 2nd
Key Returning Players:
Catie Russo- SR Catie will be at SS again this year and led the team in hitting last year
Madyson Deem SR, Maddy played a very solid 3rd base last season.
Fiona Kelleher SR, Fiona was our backstop last year.
Carley Evleth: Carley was our starting CF last season
Other returners we expect to help this year:
Joryden Bonelli
Julianna Hershey
Molly McElhaney
Kaedence Combs
Xiomara Day
Key Newcomers:
Stacy Fleck-SR
Haley Fleck-Soph
Harper Snyder -soph
Kayla Eckert-Jr
Nadia Wilt-FR
Kendra Leidtke-FR
Brielle Hollander-FR
Emma Crooke-FR
Ella Youg-JR
2026 Outlook: We will be strong with the bats. We have lost a lot of seniors who played significant roles last year.
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Head Coach: Stephen Genzale (7th year)
Assistant Coaches:
Stacey Spering – V
Ryann Bedoya – V
Hannah Karc – V
Emily Smull – JV
Megan Nagy – JV
Ashley Eichlin – MS
Amanda Setzer – MS
Michael Mularik – MS
Team Name: Nazareth Area
League: EPC
2025 Record: 22-7
Key Players Lost:
Alina Weaver – 2B
Emma Infantino – SS
Shauna McNamee – C
Natalie Chloros – CF
Key Returning Players:
Lily Moretti – OF, 5’4″, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 10 SB
Briana Recchia – OF/C, 5’1″, 15 hits, 14 SB
Kylie Grover – P – Senior, 5’5″, 14-4 record, 1.34 ERA, 134 SO
Avery Kauffman – P – Senior, 5’9″, 6-3 record, 3.69 ERA, 68 SO
Gianna Perillo – IF – Senior, 5’4″, 0.314, 7 HR, 20 RBI
Key Newcomers:
Addison Schmittel – 1B – Junior 5’11”
Kassandra Zin – IF – Junior 5’5″
Taylor Whiteash – IF/OF – Junior 5’7″
Sarah Deily – OF – Junior 5’7″
Makenzie Grundy – OF/IF – Junior 5’6″
2026 Outlook: Pitching is still our strength. We did lose a lot of good hitters from our team last year, but this group of juniors can hit and will do a good job of making up some of the bats that we lost last year.
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