CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (CCAA) Division West 1 Softball Preview

CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (CCAA) Division West 1 Softball Preview

School Name: Allegany-Limestone

Head Coach: Kaelyn Shea

Assistant Coaches: Jaime Snyder

2021 Varsity Record: 3-11

Key Players Returning: Kourtney Magara, Kelsey Shea, Kearstin Foster

New Players to watch out for: Taylor Foster

Key Losses due to Graduation: Devin Ralston

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?

Kearstin Foster will be playing softball at Medaille College where she will be studying Early Childhood Education.

School Name: Dunkirk High School

Head Coach: Tonia Piede

Assistant Coaches: Chris Piede, assistant coach     Al Gens, JV

2021 Varsity Record:    11-6

Key Players Returning:  Jama Pacheco, Courtney Zatorski

Key Losses due to Graduation:  Ashley Gotowka

Any Additional Information: seniors this year: Jamaladie Pacheco, Summer Clark, Paige Mullen

School Name: Falconer Central School

Head Coach: Kayleigh Sieber

Assistant Coaches: Chris Fiasco, Derek Melquist, Jessica D’Angelo

2021 Varsity Record: 14-2

Key Players Returning: Tess Spangenburg (Division 1 St. Bonaventure Commit), Ashton Beckerink (Pitt Bradford Commit), Emily Melquist (undecided), Kayla Lynn (11th grade)

New Players to watch out for: Dani Krenzer, Angelina Fiasco, Hannah Melquist, and Emily Rhinehart

Key Losses due to Graduation:  Courtnee Peterson (St. Bonaventure), Ashley Pierce, Macey and Nicole Youngberg (Alfred U and Alfred State)

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?

Tess Spangenburg- St. Bonaventure, Ashton Beckerink- Pitt-Bradford

School Name: Fredonia

Head Coach:  Jesse Beers/Tim Wright

Assistant Coaches: Ed Schrantz

2021 Varsity Record: 15-2

Key Players Returning: Hallie Laurito, Lila Cameron, Kyleigh Waterman, Erin Schrantz, Sarah Davis and Nevaeh Zadzilka

New Players to watch out for:  Jordan Lucas, Ashlynn Delcamp, Jaelynn Davis, and Jenna Truby

Key Losses due to Graduation:  Marissa Cash and Madison Marsh

Any Additional Information:  League champions and sectional runner up last year

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?

Kyleigh Waterman-Cortland Community College

School Name: Jamestown

Head Coach: Bill Canfield

Assistant Coaches: Hannah Pollino

2021 Varsity Record: 0 – 13

Key Players Returning: Kylie O’Brien

New Players to watch out for: Raegan Powers

Key Losses due to Graduation: Abbey Doverspike

School Name:  Olean High School

Head Coach:  Steve Anastasia

Assistant Coaches:  Sophia Fratercangelo, Ryan Nawrot, and Justine Brooks

2021 Varsity Record: 10-6

Key Players Returning: JoJo Gibbons (Sr. catcher), Kiley Anastasia (Sr. pitcher), Makenna Pancio (Sr. CF), and Emma Edwards (Fr. SS)

Players committed to Playing in College and Where if known?

JoJo Gibbons has committed to Niagara University to play softball

School Name: Southwestern

Head Coach:   Jennifer Anderson

Assistant Coaches:   Sarah Peterson

2021 Varsity Record:  5-8

Key Players Returning: Alli Durnell, Teagan Shedd, Brynne Conley, Maddie Cresanti, Lia Constantino

Key Losses due to Graduation: Sofia Genareo, Kylee Dibble