CCAA Division East 1,2 and West 1,2 Softball Team Profiles

Tom Prince
Apr 21, 2024
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CCAA East 1

Brocton High School - Bulldog

Head Coach

Marie Persch

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

2 - 4 (2 w/ modified)

Assistant Coaches

Maria Sigeti

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

2-12

Key Players Returning

Madison Sears, Haleigh Furman, Zoe, Spiller, Hannah Utegg, Paige Miller

New Players to watch out for

Andrea Spiller, Grace Lundin, Collie Bundy

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Forestville Hornets

Head Coach

Brianne Hazelton

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

14 years

Assistant Coaches

John Sliwa and Ryanne Dugan

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

10-8

Key Players Returning

Megan Gruber, Carilene Sliwa, Jade Work

New Players to watch out for

Emily Lillie

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Gowanda High School/Panthers

Head Coach

Mike Maloney

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

3/3

Assistant Coaches

Jerard Capozzi

How did you finish last year?

Won State Title (NYSPHSAA or NYSCHSAA)

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

18-6

Key Players Returning

Addison Kota, Ella Luther, Holland Browning

New Players to watch out for

Audrina Huss

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jada Geiger, Wassy Stevens, Lily Bobseine

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None

Pine Valley Central High School Panthers

Head Coach

Tara Hayes

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Stephanie West

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

3-13-0

Key Players Returning

Alyssa West, Paige Hohl, Danielle West, Jess Miller, Danica Farnham

New Players to watch out for

Brooke Dustin McCoy and Sandy Ivett

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kaitlin Hayes and Haleigha Hardy

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Randolph Cardinals

Head Coach

Geoff Olson

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

14 / 14

Assistant Coaches

Bethany Bushey

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

14-4

Key Players Returning

Abigail Pitts, Sadie Steward, Quinn Pence, Jaclynn Flood

New Players to watch out for

Aliza Hind, Ryanne Bushey,

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kendall Steward, Kyra Pence, Harper Smith

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Abigail Pitts - Houghton

Silver Creek Black Knights

Head Coach

Justin Cerne

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

2 years as HC, 9 years with program

Assistant Coaches

Shawn Kelly, Jon Ziegler

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

13-6

Key Players Returning

Laneya Olsen, Makayla Kelly, Rylee Weiskerger, Kyla Ziegler

New Players to watch out for

Maddie Blair, Priya Sakpal

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kaylee Hutchison

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

N/A

CCAA East 2

Cattaraugus-Little Valley Timberwolves

Head Coach

Heather Kagelmacher

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

In 12th season as HC

Assistant Coaches

Kailyn Tanski, Mattison Woodard

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

5-12 (won prequarter, lost in quarter)

Key Players Returning

Madison Rogan (8, SS/P), Carly Preston (9, CF/3B), Riley Preston (9, C), Kylie Unruh (10, SS/OF)

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kora Sentz (3B)

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Ellicottville Eagles

Head Coach

Matt Finn

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

17/21

Assistant Coaches

Andrew Kruszka

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

10-6

Key Players Returning

Jaida Mendell, Keelin Finn, Emmylu Carls, Courtney Marsh, Ande Northrup

New Players to watch out for

Teaghan Finn, Riley Whitmer

Key Losses due to Graduation

Allison Rowland, Ryah Quinn

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None

Franklinville Panthers

Head Coach

Jeff Haskell

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Ally Haskell Mike Sullivan

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

3-17

Key Players Returning

Olivia Frank, Makenzie Chase, Taylor Chase, Aubrey Ensell-Mcclory, Kaelyann Graves-Decker

New Players to watch out for

Grace Cornall 7th grader

Key Losses due to Graduation

none

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Olivia Frank Unknown, Aubrey Ensell-Mcclory Morrisville

North Collins Central School- Eagles

Head Coach

Jan Warren

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Paul Kellner- modified coach

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

10-10

Key Players Returning

Jaylee Jimerson, Cate Ayers, Novalee Schlenker, Lilly Montaldi

New Players to watch out for

Eleanor Fricano, Brooke Gable, Isabelle Contro

Key Losses due to Graduation

Hailey Jasinski, Sophia Vanstrom

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

none

Portville Central School

Head Coach

William Torrey

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Paige Senear, Jason Luther, Scott Bauer

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

14-5

Key Players Returning

Mattison Foster, Avery DeFazio, Madison Ford, Bella Morales, Peyton Young, Alexa Schoonover

New Players to watch out for

Ella Warters

Key Losses due to Graduation

Teagan Kosinski, Sam Steadman, Alisha Dickerson

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Mattison Foster is committed to Corning

Salamanca Warriors

Head Coach

Paul Furlong

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

10th/ Program 1st

Assistant Coaches

Kim Gramola, JC McCauley

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

0-16

Key Players Returning

Marlee Maybee, Skyla Dowdy, Kenzie Crouse

New Players to watch out for

Avi Stahlman, Charli Ross

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None

West Valley Central School

Head Coach

Bryan Hansen

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Emily Kazmierczak

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

11-6

Key Players Returning

Ronni DuFrane, Mara Swan

New Players to watch out for

Payton Ehnes

Key Losses due to Graduation

Collen Keller, Lauren Frascella

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None

CCAA West 1

Allegany-Limestone Gators

Head Coach

Kaelyn Arnold

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

LJ Foster & Marcus Grove

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

4-17 overall

Key Players Returning

Taylor Foster, Abby Peck

New Players to watch out for

Pitcher Kailey Truman, Shortstop Kendall Lemon, and Second baseman Summer Rhow.

Key Losses due to Graduation

N/A

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None at the moment

Dunkirk Marauders

Head Coach

Aldyn Carlson

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

First year

Assistant Coaches

Joe Pucciarelli, Alayna Carlson

How did you finish last year?

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

5-9

Key Players Returning

Aaliyah Morales, Brooke Szymczak, Emma Ahlstrom, Kassidy Donisi

New Players to watch out for

Eva Colon DeJesus

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

N/A

Falconer Golden Falcons

Head Coach

Kayleigh Sieber

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

3rd year varsity head coach, 7th year with the program (JV)

Assistant Coaches

Chris Fiasco, Bradley Sieber

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

10-2 (league) 11-6 overall

Key Players Returning

Emily Rhinehart, Emily Zaranek, Mylie Zaranek, Angelina Fiasco, Hannah Melquist

New Players to watch out for

Nylah Sharpe

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kayla Lynn, now playing at SUNY fredonia

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Fredonia Lady Billies

Head Coach

Jesse Beers

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

7/11

Assistant Coaches

Tim Wright and Ed Schrantz

How did you finish last year?

Lost in Crossover game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

16-4

Key Players Returning

Jordan Lucas, Callie Draggett, Ellie Van Dette, Jaelyn Davis, Sophia Gullo

New Players to watch out for

Naomi Muck, Danielle Palisin

Key Losses due to Graduation

Gaby Matos and Jenna Truby

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Jordan Lucas/St. Bonaventure

Jamestown Red & Green

Head Coach

Bill Canfield

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

15 yrs as HC / 17 yrs with program

Assistant Coaches

Hannah Pollino, Maggie Roberts

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

2 - 13

Key Players Returning

Alyson Canfield, Madi Potter, Kaylee Keppel

New Players to watch out for

Alyvia Remington, Kendal Hughes

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kylie O'Brien, Aubrey Reynolds, Kylie Williamson

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Alyson Canfield will be playing basketball at JCC

Olean Huskies

Head Coach

Steve Anastasia

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

5 years

Assistant Coaches

Sophia Fratercangelo, Ryan Nawrot, and Kiley Anastasia

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

15-4

Key Players Returning

Emma Edwards, Amy Campbell, Anna Bates, Ava Finch, Alaina Hirliman

New Players to watch out for

Allison Anastasia, Riley Sudbrook, and Ari Finch

Key Losses due to Graduation

Olivia Kratts and Ariel Maine

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Amy Campbell - Alfred State

Southwestern Trojans

Head Coach

Jen Anderson

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Darin Beckerink

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

8-9

Key Players Returning

Jaidyn Newhouse, Lexi Beckerink, Peyton Lillie, Madi Burnett, Arianna Silakowski, Payton Swartz

New Players to watch out for

Lily Robinson

Key Losses due to Graduation

Madi Cresanti, Ashlyn Swan

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

none

CCAA West 2

Cassadaga Valley - Cougars

Head Coach

Jerri Crandall

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

6 years HC/ 12 years with program

Assistant Coaches

Cheyenne Morano

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

2-14

Key Players Returning

Hailey Myers, Emiley Anderson, Hailey Anderson, Andrea Johnson

New Players to watch out for

Denza Fanara, Mia Fanara, Faith McVey

Key Losses due to Graduation

None

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Undetermined

Chautauqua Lake Eagles

Head Coach

Katie Yudin

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

1st year as varsity head coach. Last year I was the JV coach.

Assistant Coaches

Norm Smith and Chris Fairbank

How did you finish last year?

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

Key Players Returning

sophomores Lucy Gates and Jillian Miller, Senior Alexis Delcamp, Junior Pitcher Cayzlee Johnson, Junior Kristina Dickey and Freshman Karagan Fairbank.

New Players to watch out for

7th graders Alice Scarpine and Kinslee Motter

Key Losses due to Graduation

Pitcher Olivia Harrington and Catcher Jenna Waters

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Clymer/Sherman Wolves

Head Coach

Dave Boddamer

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Frank Lewczyk

How did you finish last year?

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

12-6

Key Players Returning

Lily Martin, Janelle Burchanowski, Kelsey Wagner, Elli Bodamer

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Reagan Bates and Hayden Fisher

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Lily Martin - JCC

Frewsburg Bears

Head Coach

Sandy Ruhlman

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Tom Mott

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

Key Players Returning

Braelyn Stelmack (ss) and Teghan Trocki (pitcher)

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

None

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

None

Maple Grove Red Dragons

Head Coach

Rebecca Allen

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

7/8

Assistant Coaches

Robert Nordin, Megan Lockwood

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

9-12

Key Players Returning

Lydia Darr (P), Dani Trim (C), Alex Caldwell (3B), Harper Dawes (CF)

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Erin Mansfield (SS)

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Panama Panthers

Head Coach

Tammy Hosier

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

6-9

Key Players Returning

Jessica Lyon, Kylie Morgan, Kaitlyn Horton

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information

Westfield Wolverines

Head Coach

Shawn Gnadzinski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Wade Dellow, Jack Burgess, Wendy Dellow

How did you finish last year?

Lost in Regionals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

20-2

Key Players Returning

All Returning Starters - Eva Gnadzinski (3rd Team All State, All WNY, PJ/Observer 1st Team All Star, CCAA West 2 1st Team), Tanleigh Bestine (CCAA West 2 1st Team), Mackenzie Schumaker (CCAA West 2 1st Team), Sydney Hotchkiss (CCAA West 2 2nd Team) Madyson Burgess (CCAA West 2 2nd Team), Keara Kincaid (CCAA West 2 2nd Team) Drew Ernewein (CCAA West 2 HM) and Brynn Ernewein (CCAA West 2 HM)

New Players to watch out for

Charly Mathews, Arielle Corbett, Avery Smith and Molly Burgess

Key Losses due to Graduation

Haleigh Dellow and Cassidy Phillips

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known? Any Additional Information