2013 MSA Sports Hometown Softball Program Salute – Baldwin Highlanders
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Sunday, April 21, 2013 | 12:26 PM
Youth has been served this spring when it comes to Baldwin softball. The Highlanders have started as many as seven freshman this year and after a slow start, are in the playoff chase in the very competitive Class AAAA Section 4. A year ago, Baldwin made the playoffs for a third straight year, only to lose to North Allegheny in Round One.
Baldwin athletic director and former softball coach Vince Sortino provides some information on the 2013 Baldwin Highlanders.
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Seniors
Abbey Suhoski – She batted .429 last year with 5HRS, 21 RBI’s and a SLG % of .786. She opened the season with a Grand Slam vs. Peters Township, which only reiterates Abbey should be considered the top offensive threat within the WPIAL. Abbey will be attending Seton Hill on an athletic scholarship. She has the intent to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Actuarial Mathematics.
· Captain / SS
Marie Lux – This is Marie’s first year with our softball program.
· JV / OF
Juniors:
Melissa Paterni – She batted .358 last year with 14 RBI’s and a SLG % of .453. Melissa will be a co-caption with Abbey Suhoski this year. I will look to Melissa for offensive productivity and key leadership roles throughout the season.
· Captain / 1B
Breanna Meyer – She batted .227 last year as a Sophomore. I will look to Breanna for key defensive plays at third base and to continue to turn over the lineup with her hitting.
· 3B
Sophomores:
Katie Higgins
· Varsity RF
Jordan Bogaski
· JV / RF
Alexa Vona
· Injured Reserved
Jess Pavlik
· JV / CF
Freshmen:
Kayla Eberst
· Varsity / Catcher
Anatasia Hale
· Varsity Pitcher / OF
Jaimie Schliecher
· Varsity Pitcher / OF
Ashley Brady
· Varsity / 2B
Charlotte Nieman
· Varsity OF
Barb Spegar
· JV / 1B
· Varsity Pinch Runner
Mallory O’Brien
· Varsity / CF
Emma Ranft
· JV / Catcher
Maddie Becker
· JV / 2B
Coaches
Samantha Kuharic – Head Coach
Nicole Davis – Assistant Varsity Coach
Reba Tutt – JV Head Coach/ Assistant Varsity Coach
Tags: Baldwin
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