ECIC I,II,III,IV,V Softball Team Profiles

ECIC I

Clarence Red Devils

Head Coach    

Todd Banaszak

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

34 years

Assistant Coaches 

TJ Banaszak, Matt Jacobs, Marcella Ossa, JV-Brian Maley                       

How did you finish last year? 

Won State Title (NYSPHSAA or NYSCHSAA)

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-7

Key Players Returning

Ella Harrison, Ella Zobel, Sam Pusloskie, Makenzie Crawford, Taylor Pavelski        

New Players to watch out for 

All starters are returning

Key Losses due to Graduation

Maddy Francis and Olivia Dickinson

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

Harrison - Rutgers, Pusloskie - Cortland, Zobel - Hartford

Frontier Falcons

Head Coach    

Maura Lester

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2nd year/8 years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Melissa Brueckl                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-7

Key Players Returning

Jillian Locher, Cassidy Weller, Paris Izzo        

New Players to watch out for 

Sophia Petrie

Key Losses due to Graduation

Mia Bauch - CF 

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

Jill Locher - Hofstra, Cassidy Weller & Abbie Olejniczak-  Edinboro

Lancaster Legends

Head Coach    

Rich Winiatowski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st year varsity/19 years JV = 20 total

Assistant Coaches 

Ed Clark               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-14

Key Players Returning

Frankie Morris, Karly Schurkus, Bella DiMino, Peytyn Chojnack, Brennah DeWald, Grace Szpylmani, Addison Stachiewicz         

New Players to watch out for 

Alyssa Brunner, Ava Konieczny,

Key Losses due to Graduation

Eleanor Park, Bella Cullinan     

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

Frankie Morris (Niagara University), Grace Szpylman (ECC)

Orchard Park Quakers

Head Coach    

Brittany Schermerhorn

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

This is my 14th year as Head Coach

Assistant Coaches 

Scott Schreiner                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-2

Key Players Returning

Evelyn Wozniak (Senior)- SS & Lead Off batter,  Ava Farina (Jr)- Pitcher,  Ella Sheehan (Jr)- C, Maddie McDermott (Fr.) 3b/2b       

New Players to watch out for 

Maddie Domek (Soph)- 2b, Isabella Curcio (Soph)- C/DP

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ella Stewart & Kailey Vaillancourt         

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

Evelyn Wozniak- Fairfield University (Division 1), Ava Farina- verbal commit because she is only a junior has committed to Saint Joseph University (Division 1) 

Williamsville North Spartans

Head Coach    

Michelle Switzer

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

7 year head coach-14 year coach in program

Assistant Coaches 

Sam Weaver and Scott Zwink                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-8

Key Players Returning

Natalie Burck (Senior shortstop) (ECIC Division 1 first team, All WNY 2nd Team)   

New Players to watch out for 

Addy Mulone (sophomore outfielder/catcher), Abby D'Angelo (freshman firstbaseman)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ella Johel (outfielder, lead off batter, ECIC 1 Player of the Year for past 2 years)             

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

Yes-Natalie Burck graduating in 2024 and going to Buffalo State University and playing softball there

ECIC II

Amherst Tigers

Head Coach    

Hunter Dimitroff

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

First

Assistant Coaches 

Victoria Rigler                     

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

2-17

Key Players Returning

Neala Becker, Ada Radomski, Eva Pisarzewics, Celeste Whitton,  Ellie Becker        

New Players to watch out for 

Soph Tata, Mimi Rybicki

Key Losses due to Graduation

None    

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

No        

Hamburg Bulldogs

Head Coach    

Rich Mattison

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

This is my 9th year

Assistant Coaches 

Beth Eberhardt                    

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-16

Key Players Returning

Abigail Berkhoudt, Avery Lyons, Bir Buscaglia, Ava CrawfordMallory RogerssMaddie Ferro,Emma Holst              

New Players to watch out for 

Machala Musty, Abigail DeMaria,Piper Garland, Anna Matychak,Isabella Caparco,Gillian Ruff,Maghan O'Leary,

Key Losses due to Graduation

Samantha Morlock,Nelle Doyle,            

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

None    

Starpoint Spartans

Head Coach    

Joe Hill

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

15

Assistant Coaches 

Marissa Mariano                

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-10

Key Players Returning

Matalyn Adamo (First Team ECIC II), Emelie Pascual (2nd tean ECIC II), Madison Remillard (2nd team ECIC II), Julia Lukasik, Natalie Prezioso, Morgan Neal 

New Players to watch out for 

Madaline Walby, Danica Amacher

Key Losses due to Graduation

Anna Solar        

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

Emelie Pascual signed with Mercyhurst in the fall.

Sweet Home Panthers

Head Coach    

Crystal Carlson

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

4 years

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

League(1-11)  Overall (2-15)

Key Players Returning

Avery Gaume (SS), Kendra Kapuszcak (1B), Caroline Carlino (P/C), Kaitlyn Taylor (2B)         

New Players to watch out for 

Elise McDuffie, Madison Miller

Key Losses due to Graduation

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

Avery Gaume committed to Iona on scholarship for Volleyball

West Seneca West Warhawks

Head Coach    

Ashley Bonetto

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3rd Year as Varsity Head Coach/10 years JV coach prior to that

Assistant Coaches 

Carl Bonetto                       

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

9-11

Key Players Returning

Mikayla Hussar, Arianna Gioia, Bella Christopher         

New Players to watch out for 

Ella Wackowski

Key Losses due to Graduation

None    

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

Mikayla Hussar- Canisius College, Abbie Millard- Alfred University, Bella Christopher- Penn State New Kingston      

Williamsville East Flames

Head Coach    

Maria Warthling

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st year

Assistant Coaches

Kelly Farrell

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Regionals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

16-5

Key Players Returning

Grace Kessel- Pitcher grade 12, Abby Wesolowski- SS grade 11, Emily Wendt- 2B grade 12, Brianna White- CF Grade 10

New Players to watch out for 

Phoebe O'Connell- C grade 11, Lucy White- RF grade 10, Adriana Mobus- 3B grade 10

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ella Wesolowski- Mississippi State, Elise Elwood-

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

Emily Wendt- St Lawrence University, Grace Kessel- Edinboro                   

ECIC III

Cheektowaga Warriors

Head Coach    

Kevin Walkowski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

This is my 5th year

Assistant Coaches 

Samantha Moon and Kassidy Aiken               

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

7-7

Key Players Returning

Aubrey DuVal , Oliviah Fallacaro, Savannah Brezezinski, daviana Anthony, Alexis Fallacaro  

New Players to watch out for 

Madison Belliotti, Noora Saadi

Key Losses due to Graduation

Adriana DuVal 

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

Lake Shore Eagles

Head Coach    

Vincent Fininzio Jr

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

10

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

15-5

Key Players Returning

Liz Jarzynski, Carly Fraser, Jordyn Colvin, Bella Stull    

New Players to watch out for 

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kate DiMartino 

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

Maryvale Flyers

Head Coach    

Brittany Koshofer

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

3

Assistant Coaches 

Mya Nickens                       

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

3-13-1

Key Players Returning

Sophia Barton, Riley Nickens, Solei Lingle-Marshall, Ashley Lamoureux, Kaitlyn Martin, Alex Scott    

New Players to watch out for 

Avery Nickens and Jenna Buckley

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kaleigh Ciesielski          

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

Pioneer Panthers

Head Coach    

Caleb Palmatier

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1

Assistant Coaches 

Megan Weber                     

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

3-13

Key Players Returning

Savannah Beaudette, Mykenna Rosier, Julia Phiansouri, Emma Coonts   

New Players to watch out for 

Haylee Heldwein, McKayla Westfall

Key Losses due to Graduation

-             

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

West Seneca East Trojans

Head Coach    

Donny Benker

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2 (softball)

Assistant Coaches 

Ryan Szpylman                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Crossover game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

11-6

Key Players Returning

Miranda Zipp (CF) , Jenna Wojtkowiak (SS) , Mackenzie Benker (2B) , Ashlee Chriss (P)      

New Players to watch out for 

Ella Buczynski (c)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Olivia Russ (P) Anna Chapman (C) Sam Robertson (1B)             

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

Zipp (UB) Wojtkowiak (Mercyhurst)

Williamsville South Billies

Head Coach    

Julie Murphy

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

17 years/21 years

Assistant Coaches 

Shannon Gilbert, Bob Gentner and Roy Ciaramella-Scorekeeper               

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-8

Key Players Returning

Captain Olivia Sackel 2b, 3b Emma Budzinski, 1B Mac Marranca, Starter Catcher Noelle Jurkowski  

New Players to watch out for 

Alyssa Budzinski-2nd year on varsity but #1 pitcher, Junior Alyssa Siegmann--SS/Catcher torn ACL sophomore season

Key Losses due to Graduation

Gia Gangi P, Lexi Quagliana, SS, Emma Siegmann OF 

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

Mac Marranca Iona College      

ECIC IV

Alden Central Schools/ Bulldogs

Head Coach    

Mr. Jeffrey Kryszczuk

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

22 Counting this Season/ 26 years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Allison Gibson / Sandy Gauthier                      

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

17-2 Won ECIC Div 4 Title/ Lost in 2nd round

Key Players Returning

Senior-Sylvia White 22/23 All Western New York Small Schools, Junior Lilly Bromstead Honorable Mention All Western New York, Sophomore Taylor Reardon, Sophomore Ashley Eberth       

New Players to watch out for 

Brooklyn Jankowski, Jillian Uhrich

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kendall Shadle, Taylor Lorence               

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

Sylvia White is considering       

Depew Wildcats

Head Coach    

Dan Seelig

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

18 Years / since 2001-

Assistant Coaches 

Meghan Stablewski, Jill Ruffino                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

16-4

Key Players Returning

Mia Vannelli , Ella Pagano, Camryn Domino, Bella Hill 

New Players to watch out for 

Emma Doody, Brady Hoffhines

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jordan Kanick and Natalie Witt 

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

Mia Vannelli - Stony Brook

IROQUOIS CHIEFS (For 1 last season)

Head Coach    

Aaron Vanderlip

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

14 years, 7th season at Iroquois

Assistant Coaches 

John Rogowski                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Regionals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

13-6 (5-1 Playoff Record)

Key Players Returning

Alexa Chiaramonte (12), Megan Nottis (12), Brooklyn Bukaczeski (12), Lydia Loos (11), Emma Beyer (10), Ailey Moran (10), Aubrey Bukaczeski (12)             

New Players to watch out for 

Kaidence Beckwith (11), Evelyn Pyszczek (11), Ava Driggs (11), Lola Ostrowski (11), Audrey Gubitosi (9)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Mackenzie Kelly, Maddie Greible, Olivia Beyer, Morgan Kosnik 

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

N/A       

Lackawanna Steelers

Head Coach    

Amanda Ochal

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

HC Varsity 3 years. 10years with program

Assistant Coaches 

Ken Ptylak                          

How did you finish last year? 

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

0-12

Key Players Returning

Julia  Kormanec  

New Players to watch out for 

Jazzmine Garcia

Key Losses due to Graduation

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

Springville Griffins

Head Coach    

Jake Domes

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st year as varsity head. 3rd year with program

Assistant Coaches 

Bob Rogers                         

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

10-8

Key Players Returning

Mia Rogers, Carmin Wikman, Lilly Enser, Grace Ricci, Elsie Fisher, Layla Winfield, Autumn Andreeff, Makayla Heary.    

New Players to watch out for 

Olivia Mesch, Riley Kamats, Kierstin Crone, Loghan Sticht, Erin Baker.

Key Losses due to Graduation

Ella Wittman, Riley Ballantyne.              

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

We have numerous players who will be playing at the next level, no commitments have been made as of yet.    

Tonawanda

Head Coach    

Tim Frappa

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

6

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

5-7

Key Players Returning

Aubrey Sevenski,  Samantha Heim, Rebecca Oates      

New Players to watch out for 

Cali Hofner.  Tatum Sprague, Madelynn Wells

Key Losses due to Graduation

none    

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

Rebecca Oates - Houghton University    Lauren Kisloski  NCC

ECIC V

Cleveland Hill Golden Eagles

Head Coach    

Kelly Metzger

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

2

Assistant Coaches 

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

3-12

Key Players Returning

Kamara Shelton, Lilly Gluszak, Savannah Furan, Allison Gerber, Lauryn Patterson, Emma Sadowski, Jessica Bogdanets             

New Players to watch out for 

Abby Jacques, Aubrey Timmel, Paige Loughran

Key Losses due to Graduation

Madison Harrington, Olivia Grant, Kendal Ganczewski              

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

n/a        

East Aurora Blue Devils

Head Coach    

Don Burch

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

First year

Assistant Coaches 

Taryn McGinley                  

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-4

Key Players Returning

Alyssa Kingston, Colletta Giallella, Caelen Legg           

New Players to watch out for 

Aria Corcoran, Sage Rozanski

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jenna Smyczynski         

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

none    

Eden Raiders

Head Coach    

Mike Bellagamba

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

1st/ 2

Assistant Coaches 

Alexis Nasca                      

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in Crossover game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

11-5

Key Players Returning

Grace Canfield, Leanna Sargent, Tori Osinski, Maeve Musielak, Lizzie Kauzala, Catherine Kauzala and Hailey Cooper      

New Players to watch out for 

None

Key Losses due to Graduation

Alyssa Johnson 

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

Catherine Kauzala Alfred State

Lizzie Kauzala Elmira   

JFK Bears

Head Coach    

Casey Snyder

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

24 years/3rd year with softball

Assistant Coaches 

PJ Odrobina                        

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

12-7

Key Players Returning

Ashley Wilkowski, Tori Firkins and Olivia Rhoat            

New Players to watch out for 

Kathryn Szablicki, Morgan Jastrzab

Key Losses due to Graduation

Autumn Lopez and Lillian Stoll 

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

none                                                                

Tapestry Thunderhawks

Head Coach    

Kelly Kilonsky

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM     

10 years

Assistant Coaches 

Justin Kilonsky                   

How did you finish last year? 

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record? 

2-1

Key Players Returning

Isabella Kilonsky, Skyler Ball, Julia French      

New Players to watch out for 

Noa Llevat, Deja Ferguson

Key Losses due to Graduation

Kira Kilonsky, Olivia Ball            

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

Not yet