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Softball Team to be a Competitive Force this Season

After ending last season with a final record of 15 wins to 8 losses, Woodland’s Girls’ Softball team is determined to bring the heat this year.

With a number of strong players returning this year the softball team is most likely going to be a competitive force in the Brass Division. Senior Brooke Leshin along with juniors Brianna Pacileo, Rachel Starkey, Natalie Veneri, and sophomore Courtney Jurzynski all had batting averages topping .300 last season. Along with these powerful hitters Woodland’s starting pitcher, junior, Samantha Lee, will be returning to the field this season.

“We are excited to have two starting infielders, two starting outfielders, and two starting pitchers as well as our catcher returning,” said Luddy. “They are working hard to prepare for the season and to learn to work together with our new infielders.”

Although in both her previous seasons Lee has been injured while on the field, the team is hopeful that this season will not have the same result. As long as Lee can avoid injury and remain able to pitch for the entire season the Woodland Hawks will be an even more aggressive team.

Despite the fact that a majority of the softball team is composed of returning players, the positions these players are playing has changed. In order to strengthen her team for this season softball coach, Loren Luddy, switched almost of the players on her team positions. Second Baseman, Brooke Leshin, is the only team infielder to be returning to the same position she previously played.

While their positions may have changed their strength as a team has not and Luddy continues to hold high goals for her team. In order to hopefully bring extra encouragement to the team Luddy appointed seniors, Brooke Leshin and Nicole Fowler co-captains.

“We expect our senior captains to lead the team on the field with their talent and off the field with their drive and enthusiasm,” said Luddy.

Aside from returning players, there are three freshmen, Cameron Caswell, Samantha White, and Carla Piccolo, who are expected to bring strength to the team this season. Caswell, who plays infield is going to be one of the teams starters this season.

This season the team seems to be working well and is expected to be a force in the NVL.

“This team has great enthusiasm and work ethic and are ready to compete well in the NVL,” said Luddy.

The outlook of the league appears to be a good one. All of the members of the team are hoping to be able to battle for the Brass Division Title. As long as no injuries occur for the Hawks it seems their season will be promising although, there will be some competition that could test their abilities.

“The Brass Division looks to be very competitive with Seymour again the team to beat. We hope to battle for the Brass Division Title and perform well in the NVL Tournament,” said Luddy. “Throughout the league there are very talented pitchers, especially from Torrington, that will make for some great games.”