Niagara Frontier League and Niagara Orleans League Softball Team Profiles

Tom Prince
Apr 21, 2024
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Niagara Frontier League

Grand Island Vikings

Head Coach

Cheryl O'Connor

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Larry Lash, Anna Hammond, Hannah George

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

League 9-5

Key Players Returning

Eight returning staters: Madalyn Montes, Brooke Caldwell, Hannah Simpson, Bella Jayme, Madison McGowan, Addison Lewis, Avery Synder, Anna Kurthalts

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Isabelle Pedek our pitcher

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

Madalyn Montes Buffalo State

Kenmore East Bulldogs Softball

Head Coach

Sam Rajski

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

First year with the program, prior coach at NT from 2013-16

Assistant Coaches

Brittany Lis (JV)

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

6-14

Key Players Returning

Gianna Core, Tatiana Arroyo, Ava Grady

New Players to watch out for

Zoey Flitt, Sydney Ienco, Kylie Kech

Key Losses due to Graduation

Jane Reilly

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

Gianna Core, Buff State

Kenmore West Blue Devils

Head Coach

Kim Leggett

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

4 Years Varsity/22 Years with Program

Assistant Coaches

Tony Valente, Lexie Dymond, Bryan Burhans, Bob Howard

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

10-11

Key Players Returning

Sam Horne (P/IF), Danielle Hatch (P/IF), Samantha Padilla (IF), Lily Foglia (UT)

New Players to watch out for

Gianna Sperrazza (UT) , Ally Foglia (IF), Delaney Kenerson (UT)

Key Losses due to Graduation

Olivia Foglia-Leffler (C), Victoria Hatch (P), Ella Valente (OF, P)

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

Sam Horne - SUNY Potsdam

Lewiston-Porter Lancers

Head Coach

Justalene Lichtenthal

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

1st year back as head - 15th year as part of the program

Assistant Coaches

Jeff Thompson, Meghan Baio, Theresa Fleckenstein

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

7-13

Key Players Returning

Julia Hoffmann

New Players to watch out for

Scarlett Sloma

Key Losses due to Graduation

Megan Palermo

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

N/A

Lockport Lady Lions

Head Coach

Stephen Kojsza

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

4 years, 8 total

Assistant Coaches

Shawn Haley, Corey Gelnett

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

6-12

Key Players Returning

Sam Haley, Cecelia Loiacano, Megan Adams, Kiley Fontana, Reilly Haenle

New Players to watch out for

Kayla Babis

Key Losses due to Graduation

Brianna Delaney, Abbey Rice

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

Niagara Falls Wolverines

Head Coach

Martha Amoretti

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Varsity 10yrs, total 22yrs

Assistant Coaches

Patrina Leo, Carli Leo,Rose Polk, Ken White, Settima Tripi

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

12-5

Key Players Returning

Emilia Marra, Ava White, Bella Maynard, Molly Syposs

New Players to watch out for

Abby Orsi, Brooklyn Bilson

Key Losses due to Graduation

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

Emilia Marra-Edinboro, Ava White-St. Peter's, Bella Maynard- Ithaca

Niagara Wheatfield Falcons

Head Coach

Kevin Schucker And Glenn Hiwiller

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

15. 10 jv 5 varsity

Assistant Coaches

How did you finish last year?

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

12-0 NFL. 18-3

Key Players Returning

Senior captains Julia Kwitchoff and Elyssa Giannini Junior pitchers Gianna Graber and Brooke Bodewes. Catcher Maris Huff. OF’s Lindsey Tylec and Hailey Cacciatore. 2nd base Hannah Idzik

New Players to watch out for

Emma Hurley. Role player last year. Hoping for her to have a breakout season.

Key Losses due to Graduation

3rd base Sasha Zayatz

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

Elyssa Giannini East Stroudsburg softball. Julia Kwitchoff West Chester volleyball.

North Tonawanda Lumberjacks

Head Coach

Emily Grampp

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

3 HC Varsity 1 JV

Assistant Coaches

Alex Moore and Wendy Thompson

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

14-6

Key Players Returning

Kyler Shiesley, Addison D'Andrea, and Cara Thompson

New Players to watch out for

Ella Marshall, Paige Raymond

Key Losses due to Graduation

Haleigh Suitor

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

Niagara Orleans League

Akron Lady Tigers

Head Coach

Marlene Stone

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

20+

Assistant Coaches

Claudia Stone, Abigail Stone

How did you finish last year?

Lost in sectional final/Monsignor Martin championship game

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

Key Players Returning

Ashlee Henning, Sloan Jonathan

New Players to watch out for

Kylie Mangione

Key Losses due to Graduation

Elsi Logan, Mel Holtz, Megan Gates, Natalie Ginestre, Macie Matusek, Katie Mento

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

Albion Eagles

Head Coach

Cathy Schmitt

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

6/16 years with the program

Assistant Coaches

Amber Marvin and Nicci Nicholson

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

5-7

Key Players Returning

Madison Hughson, Alison Gibson, Kenzi Snook, Alana Irvine, Cami London, Janessa Lindsey, Aubrielle Barry

New Players to watch out for

Many Returners

Key Losses due to Graduation

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

Madison Hughson going to GCC

Barker Bulldogs

Head Coach

Aileen Gilbert and Bill Moeller

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

8 years (Aileen) / 12 years (Bill)

Assistant Coaches

Bill Bruning , Chloe Lee

How did you finish last year?

Lost in semifinals

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

15-6

Key Players Returning

Peyton Bradley, Kaylee Stoll, Anna Bowerman, Natalie Brandel, Rachel Sutter, Sam Murphy, Petra Bish, Macie May, Madelina Pavlock, Madyson Flint, Arnie Sturtevant

New Players to watch out for

Key Losses due to Graduation

Mia Herman, Aaliyah Wheat, Lilly Monthony

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

Natalie Brandel - NCCC (SUNY Niagara)

Medina Mustangs

Head Coach

Annmarie Beutel

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

1st year coaching Medina Varsity, did 1 year as JV head coach all at Medina. Was a head coach for Pioneer Varsity Softball 1 year prior to coming to Medina

Assistant Coaches

Nate Beutel & Briana Chambers

How did you finish last year?

Lost in first round of playoffs

What was your 2023 Varsity Record?

2-10 (League) 3-16 (overall)

Key Players Returning

Baileigh McAdoo (Senior), Iyla Lilleby (Senior), Samantha Heshke (Freshman) Lorelei Sanders (Senior) Eva Lacey (Junior) Sophia Goyette (Junior) Lilah Class (Sophomore)

New Players to watch out for

Molly Cook (Sophomore) Karlee Cau (Sophomore)

Key Losses due to Graduation

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

Baileigh McAdoo (Brockport - field hockey) Iyla Lilleby (SUNY Morrisville - field hockey)

Newfane Panthers

Head Coach

Vic Thibault

Years as HC / TOTAL YEARS W/PROGRAM

Assistant Coaches

Joel Grundy and Rob Boyer

How did you finish last year?