The Tribune-Democrat
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Berlin
District/Class: 5-A.
Conference: WestPAC South.
Coach: Ashley Shaffer (5th season).
Last season: 13-4, 12-1.
Returning letterwinners: 9.
Coach’s comment: “With only losing one starter, we feel we have an outstanding team that is dedicated and works well together. With great teamwork, we believe our team will have much success this year.”
Seniors: Melissa Paul, OF; Shannon Ryan, 2B.
Juniors: Kristen Hankinson, C; Sarah Wagner, OF; Katie Marteney, OF; Ashley Phillips, OF; Elizabeth Hay, 3B.
Sophomores: Lauren Short, SS; Megan DeMartino, P; Jenna Keefer, OF; Kristy Fochtman, SS; Samantha Johnson, 1B.
Freshmen: Olivia Ogline, 2B; Kristin Paul, 3B.
Bishop Carroll
District/Class: 6-A.
Conference: Laurel Highlands.
Coach: Michele Bearer (1st year)
Last season: 4-11.
Returning letterwinners: 10.
Coach’s comments: “I think the overall outlook for the team is good. The girls are talented and a lot of them have returned.”
Seniors: Hillary Bohrer, OF; Stephanie Gerber, 1B; Elizabeth McConnell, OF; Lindsy Sammarco, SS; Cara Semelsberger, IF; Savannah Settle, OF; Kaitlyn Wyland, C.
Juniors: Lauren Bassaro, P; Gabrielle Gueguen, P/OF; Caroline Repko, OF; Lakin Weakland, OF.
Sophomores: Krista Krug, 3B; Kayla Legros, UT; Ashley Shook, UT; Lauren Wyland, UT.
Freshman: Cindy Gerber, OF/C.
Central Cambria
District/Class: 6-AA.
Conference: Laurel Highlands.
Coach: Pat Stock (33rd year)
Last season: 15-5, 12-4.
Returning letterwinners: 10.
Coach’s comment: “We have a strong hitting team and an improved defense plus more players returning with experience than last year. Our big question mark is how our pitching will match up against the other Laurel Highlands teams as our pitching is very average. There are no seniors on the team.”
Juniors: Lindsay Beyer, 1B/OF; Kacey Haluska, RF; Breanne James, C; Kierston Lorditch, CF; Mackenzie Magley, 2B; Jordan Makin, P; Brittany Ritchey, UT; Taylor Swatsworth, SS; Shannon Taylor, OF; Ali Vogatsky, P/3B.
Sophomores: Aimee Espe, LF/3B; Olivia Estay, P; Brooke Forcellini, DH, 3B; Jaclyn Howell, C, 3B, LF; Erica Neuner, OF; Bethany Manculick, UT; Cherie Girolami, UT.
Freshman: Lexi Murin, OF, 3B, DH.
Chestnut Ridge
District/Class: 5-AA.
Conference: Sideling Hill.
Coach: Chuck Corle.
Last season: 22-1, 16-0.
Returning letterwinners: 12.
Coach’s comment: “We are looking for a strong season with four pitchers and a good hitting team. We would like to repeat as Sideling Hill champs and District 5 champs. We lost the first round of the state playoffs and would like to improve on that this year.”
Seniors: Katlyn Berkey, 2B; Amber Crawford, C; Kristen Kennedy, P/OF/DH; Soniya Mankad, OF; Jessalyn Neatrour, CF; Monthathip Samartsributr, OF; Mariah Walter, P/1B.
Juniors: Tiffany Clingerman, LF; Tiffani Finnegan, C/OF; Kayla Gates, 2B; Stefanie McCoy, P/SS; Ashley Miller, OF; Brittny Mock, 3B/SS/OF; Alana Weyant, 3B/1B/P.
Sophomores: Makayla Dunlap, C/OF; Karamee Fickes, 1B; Stacie O’Brien, C/OF; Georgia Weyant, OF.
Conemaugh Valley
District/Class: 6-A.
Conference: WestPAC North.
Coach: Paula McCleester (13th season).
Last season: 13-4, 10-2.
Returning letterwinners: 6.
Coach’s comment: “We will work every day and every game to become mentally tough and fundamentally strong for the season and playoffs.”
Seniors: Hannah Blank, UT; Beth Kendera, 1B; Carley Yanko, OF.
Junior: Kim Feist, 3B.
Sophomores: Sammi Britton, OF; Holly Glass, P; Becca Justinus, 2B; Bre Lynch, IF; Jessica Pelkey, C; Jennifer Percinsky, OF; Darla Polino, C; Tori Reese, UT; Tori Reighard, UT; Emily Reynolds, 3B/OF; April Roles, OF; Nicole Stahl, UT.
Freshmen: Mariah Burkett, OF; Jamie Cekada, SS; Drewann Gaydos, OF; Bobby-Sue Kist, P/2B; Tiffany Knepper; Elaine Smith, IF/C.
Forest Hills
District/Class: 6-AA.
Conference: Laurel Highlands.
Coach: K.C. Ladish (3rd season).
Last season: 6-8.
Returning letterwinners: 7.
Coach’s comment: “Injuries plagued our pitching staff last year, which led to a losing record. We have seven returning letterwinners and are still looking to fill one or two starting positions. If we stay healthy, we hope to be very competitive and return to the playoffs this year.”
Seniors: Nicole Clark, OF/IF; Linzy Hull, 1B; Gab Mickus, 3B; Rose Wess, C; Erica Wirfel, OF; Kayleigh Wolfhope, P.
Juniors: Maggie Ivock, 1B; Heather Orris, SS; Emily Smay, P; Shelby Stigers, 2B.
Sophomores: Sara Donoughe, 1B/C; Megan Gould, OF; Morgan McCormick, OF/P.
Freshmen: Victoria Ivock, C/OF/IF; Stephanie Kelley, P.
Johnstown
District/Class: 6-AAA
Conference: Laurel Highlands, Section 2.
Coach: Randy Romesberg (6th season).
Last season: 16-1, 15-0, 9-0.
Returning letterwinners: 7.
Coach’s comment: “Having lost seven seniors, six of whom started, plus one player who moved, we are young and inexperienced. However, our girls are hustling and looking forward to the challenges facing us in the LHAC.”
Seniors: Kim Gojmerac, OF; Lindsay Rogers, OF; Kassie Sabo, IF/P; Michael-Ann Tyrrell, OF; Brittany Zucco, OF/P; Jenna Zucco, IF.
Juniors: Tabitha Custer, OF; Briana Kramer, OF/P; Amber Mangus, OF/C.
Sophomores: Alex Wagner, C/IF; Keneisha Wilson, OF; Brandi Young, OF.
Freshmen: Melissa Gosnell, IF/OF; Amber Maurer, INF; Sierra Steele, OF; Kiersten Szczur, IF/P; Alex Teeter, 1B.
Meyersdale
District/Class: 6-A
Conference: WestPAC.
Coach: N/A.
Last season: N/A.
Returning letterwinners: N/A.
Coach’s comment:
Seniors: Elizabeth Caton, Merri Kathryn Nelms.
Juniors: Ashley Baer, Brittany Beitzel, Ashlee Lepley, Jenna Newman.
Sophomores: Amanda Aldridge, Danielle Hetrick, Raquel Kennell, Cayla Morgan, Kayla Shaffer, Alexandra Yutzy.
Freshmen: Kelsey Mayhugh, Brittania Oakes, Abigail Stahl.
North Star
District/Class: 5-AA.
Conference: WestPAC North.
Coach: Christian Boyd.
Last season: 14-3, 13-2.
Returning letterwinners: 8.
Coach’s comment: “The Lady Cougars hope to carry over their success from fall and winter sports.”
Seniors: Chelsea Danel, SS/P; Breann Putman, C; Kristen Walker, 1B.
Juniors: Bailley Caviness, 2B/3B; Sarah Seibert, 2B/1B.
Sophomores: Chelsey Baker, RF; Rachel Druist, LF/SS; Megan Hause, RF; Meagan Lambert, P; MacKayla Maust, CF/C; Paige McVicker, LF; Kaitlynn Mulig, OF; Bradie Rhoades, LF; Lucy Shaffer, 3B; Sam Walker, CF.
Freshmen: Emily Gavel, LF; Sabrina Matkoskey, 3B/OF; Heather Rhoades, 3B; Kaylee Schuck, 1B.
Richland
District/Class: 6-AA.
Conference: Laurel Highlands.
Coach: Ed Haberkorn (35th year)
Last season: 11-5, 9-4.
Returning letterwinners: 5.
Coach’s comment: “The team is very young but talented with only one senior returning and a two-year starter injured. The team will be counting on several first-year players along with the returning letterwinners to mold into a competitive unit. Hard work and a good attitude indicate that will happen.”
Senior: Lauren Keffer, C.
Juniors: Rachel Brant, P/INF/OF; Clarissa Snopko, OF; Sarah Szelong 3B; Ella Tessari, P/INF.
Sophomores: Susanna Bacci, INF/OF; Alexa Hoover, OF; Kaleigh Hudak, INF/OF; Maura Koshute, 2B/OF.
Freshmen: Alexis Dona, 1B/2B/OF; Keegan Hostetler, OF; Maddie Mahood, INF/OF; Nicki Mihalik, P/SS; Brianna Rainey, OF; Amanda Ream, OF.
Shanksville
District/Class: 5-A.
Conference: WestPAC South.
Coach: Justin Keith (3rd season).
Last season: 2-15.
Returning letterwinners: 10.
Coach’s comment: “The team looks more competitive and we should have a better season the previous two.”
Senior: Kala Hillegas, P/INF.
Juniors: Abby Duppstadt, INF; Chloe Hanes, OF; Cassie Petrilla, INF; Kelsey Shultz, C/OF; Sebrena Smouse, C/OF; Alyssa Weigle, OF.
Sophomores: Lauren Brewer, OF; Kayla Maust, UT; Lauren Wilson, INF.
Freshmen: Kelsey Foor, INF/OF; Kennedy Hanes, INF/OF; Courtney Pryor, OF; Kori Smith, INF; Kayla Stockenus, UT; Amanda Strucky, UT; Lydia Swank, INF/OF.
Windber
District/Class: 5-AA.
Conference: WestPAC North.
Coach: Brian Gennett (4th season).
Last season: 5-15, 3-9.
Returning letterwinners: 10.
Coach’s comment: “The outlook for the season is very optimistic. We anticipate a very successful season due to our returning letterwinners with a very positive mix of veteran leadership and energetic youth. We want to be competitive in our conference and hope to extend our season and become eligible for districts.”
Seniors: Sarah Berkey, C/OF; Chloe Huston, 2B; Sarah Oldham, P; Alyssa Ott, 1B/C; Ambra Rowles, OF; Chelsey Singer, SS/3B.
Junior: Erin Valinsky, OF.
Sophomores: Brooke Bango, OF; Olivia Gathagan, OF; Shannon Hillegas, 2B; Kaitlin Koot, 3B; Kayla Kormanik, P/1B; Ondrea Null, OF; Jill Pentazer, P/SS; Brooke Schreyer, SS/3B.
Freshmen: Kayla Askey, OF; Nichole Ribblett, 1B/OF; Regina Zankey, C/OF.
