Around the Bases

All-star and All-County

Debbie Schechter — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:08:53 +0000

Congratulations to all the athletes who made their respective teams.

To check out all the teams, including softball click on the following links:

Westchester All-Stars

Rockland All-County

National Fastpitch Coaches association

Debbie Schechter — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:58:32 +0000

Thanks to koala fan for sending this to me.

Check out the first and second teams for the East Region HERE

Jim Lloyd update

Debbie Schechter — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:53:43 +0000

Jim Lloyd will be the coach next year.

Read Randi Weiner’s story HERE

All-Stars

Debbie Schechter — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:50:56 +0000

The all-star section will be in the paper on July 10; this Friday.

Suffern coach Jim Lloyd

Debbie Schechter — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:45:31 +0000

His contract was not renewed and there is an uproar within Suffern over it.

My colleague Ernie Palladino wrote a story that made A1. In case you missed it, HERE IT IS

The tournament of Champions; softball

Debbie Schechter — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:32:22 +0000

New City won the second title in the 49th annual Tournament of Champions 1-0 over the Nanuet. These were the same two towns that met in the finals a year ago. But it was the Nanuet Dodgers.

What I want to do is talk about some of the players that could make an impact in the future of Section 1.

Nanuet: Tony Toronto has some solid talent to look to in the nearby future of Nanuet High School. Theresa Blumfeld was someone who I liked last year and my opinion didn’t change. She’s got real soft hands and good range at shortstop. She made every play in the field and could be a solid leader in that infield. My other favorite was catcher Megan Donnelly. She’s got solid hands at the plate and has a strong bat. She’s got a cannon of an arm and can throw out a lot of runners. But what impressed me the most was how she was with pitcher Rebecca Ferro. When you’re a catcher, not only do you have to worry about the game, sometimes you have to be a cheerleader an continue to the pitcher. I sat right by home plate and I heard her encouraging her pitcher and that’s a sign of a good teammate.

New City:I was really impressed with Lauren Capello. Her stuff reminds me a lot of some of the best pitchers that currently pitch on the high school level. Her control was impeccable and she was able to get the strikeouts. If she can develop a couple of other pitchers, she will be a person to watch when she gets to high school. Laura Castaldo was really good at third base. She played aggressively in the field and has a solid stick. I liked the tenacity of catcher Julia Gentile. In her at bats tonight, she showed a lot of tenacity and that attribute will pay off on the high school level.

Unfortunately, I didn’t see Pearl River, Stony Point, or Haverstaw. But I did talk to the manager of the Pearl River Thunder after they played their game against Stony Point. Caroline Kardashian had 14 strikeouts in the game and she’s next in line for Mike Carlacci and the Pirates when she gets into high school. She’s a seventh grader, so she’s the heir apparent to Katie O’Flynn and Kaity Goldrick.

Future Section 1 players

Debbie Schechter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:51:33 +0000

I’m going to be covering the finals of the softball tournament champions at the Haverstraw Little League Complex.

It’s between New City and Nanuet.

I’ll let you all know my thoughts once I’ve filed the story.

Original post

Debbie Schechter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:24:38 +0000

I know I posted yesterday about the state team list but I took it down for a reason and it’s no one else’s business but mine so please don’t ask.

Just let’s all be happy for the recognition that Section 1 got.

Section 1’s state honors

Debbie Schechter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:22:57 +0000

There were many players who were named to the State All-star team courtesy of the New York State Sportswriter’s association.

On top of that, the NYS coach of the year was named.

NYS Coach of the year: Mike Carlacci, Pearl River

Class AA

First team

SS—Shannon Jones, 12, Troy-2

SS—Morgan Nandin, 12, Cicero-North Syracuse-3

OF—Hali Enderby, 12, Horseheads-4

P—Stacy Kuwik, 12, Fairport-5

SS—Samantha Ray, 11, Oceanside-8

P—Olivia Galati, 12, St. John the Baptist-C

P—Nicole Flint, 12, Brentwood-11

C—Nicole Capella, 12, William Floyd-11

P—Alyssa Corvino, 12, Tottenville-P

3B—Jeanine Leo, 12, Tottenville-P

Second team

C/P—Emmalee Dolfi, 12, Arlington-1

P—Jena Servidone, 11, Columbia-2

P—Tiffany Sampere, 11, Liverpool-3

C—Rosie Roessel, 12, Fairport-5

P—Jennifer Sansano, 11, Clarence-6

P—Kelley Jansen, 12, Long Beach-8

C—Sydney Folk, 11, Long Beach-8

P—Jennifer Reitemeyer, 11, Hyde Park FDR-9

P—Jane Pinckney, 11, Valley Central-9

P—Megan Sweezy, 12, East Islip-11

Third team

P—Samantha Welsh, 12, North Rockland-1

C—Allicia Cacciotti, 12, Horseheads-4

INF—Caitlin Attfield, 9, Niagara-Wheatfield-6

C—Katie Mirabile, 12, Carey-8

SS—Stephanie Kasson, 12, Hyde Park FDR-9

2B—Nicole Hagenah, 11, Commack-11

P—Chelsea Shea, 12, West Babylon-11

1B—Colleen Smith, 11, East Islip-11

C—Ashley Corrao, 12, Tottenville-P

SS—Dia Cascone, 12, Susan Wagner-P

Fourth team

P—Taylor Pirone, 10, Ursuline-1

P/CF—Amanda Ferro, 12, Shenendehowa-2

2B—Casey Madden, 12, Saratoga-2

C—Caitlyn Schultze, 12, Queensbury-2

C—Kalyn Howard, 12, Liverpool-3

P/INF—Robin Kennery, 10, Williamsville North-6

P—Lindsay McKillop, 11, East Meadow-8

SS—Maggie Cocks, 9, Valley Central-9

P—Liz Weber, 11, Bay Shore-11

C—Dayna White, 11, East Islip-11

Fifth team

P—Lauren Sputo, 10, White Plains-1

SS—Mary Beth, 10, Dombrowski Bethlehem-2

C—Lucia Meola, 12, Cicero-North Syracuse-3

P—Bertie Lake, 12, Union-Endicott-4

P—Alissa Dixon, 9, Webster Schroeder-5

INF—Vicki Switzer, 11, Webster Schroeder-5

C—Stephanie Pfentner, 12, Clarence-6

C—Courtney Finn, 12, Minisink Valley-9

1B—Brianna Clarke, 11, Eastport South Manor-11

2B—Vanessa Acosta, 12, Brentwood-11

Sixth team

C—Heather Hanson, 12, North Rockland-1

C—Shannon Dougherty, 12, Columbia-2

SS—Amy Van, 12, Houten Horseheads-4

SS—Emily Reed, 11, Binghamton-4

INF—Whitney Rodak, 12, Spencerport-5

P—Erika Hoppner, 12, Webster Thomas-5

1B—Charlise Castro, 11, Kingston-9

1B—Elizabeth Escobar, 12, West Babylon-11

P/2B—Taylor McGowan, 10, Bay Shore-11

P—Kayla Hill, 10, Bronx Madison-P

Class A

First team

SS—Tammy Wray, 11, Somers-1

C—Krystina Poloni, 12, Pearl River-1

P—Nicole Osovski, 12, Maine-Endwell-4

SS—Michelle Prong, 11, Victor-5

INF—Alexis Wayne, 12, Depew-6

P—Chelsea Dustin, 12, West Seneca East-6

P—Samantha Giovanniello, 9, Floral Park-8

P—Michelle Daubman, 10, Plainedge-8

P—Ashley Marshall, 12, Malone-10

P—Lindsay Taylor, 10, Kings Park-11

Second team

P—Erin Glikes, 12, Lansingburgh-2

C—Leanne Merchant, 11, Burnt Hills-2

P/1B—Beth Kann, 12, Oneida-3

P—Danielle Shelp, 12, Pittsford Sutherland-5

C—Jenee Vanderstyne, 12, Victor-5

1B—Marissa Lo, 12, Monaco Seaford-8

C/P—Samantha Trapasso, 11, Garden City-8

C—Alyssa Condomitti, 12, Cornwall-9

INF—Brittany Marshall, 10, Malone-10

C—Jillian Donnelly, 12, Mt. Sinai-11

Third team

P—Katie O’Flynn, 10, Pearl River-1

P—Janine Lalli, 10, Eastchester-1

SS—Alexa Toole, 10, South Glens Falls-2

SS—Sarah Cipperly, 11, Lansingburgh-2

C—Sarah Rosenbarker, 11, Maine-Endwell-4

INF—Maddie Resse, 10, Pittsford Mendon-5

P—Marissa Pullo, 12, Holy Angels-C

C—Melissa Correa, 10, Floral Park-8

SS—Amber Butenoff, 10, Port Jervis-9

P—Nicole Gallo, 12, Mt. Sinai-11

Fourth team

P—Ashley Marino, 11, Harrison-1

C—Megan Volz, 10, Lansingburgh-2

P—Maddy Wheeler, 10, South Glens Falls-2

CF—Jenn Rougeux, 12, Oneida-3

1B—Kaitlyn Harris, 11, Maine-Endwell-4

P—Ellyn Kocoloski, 12, Our Lady of Mercy-5

INF—Tina Schwartzmeyer, 12, West Seneca East-6

C—Abby Premo, 12, Malone-10

2B—Kaitlin O’Connor, 11, Miller Place-11

P—Caitlyn Maynes, 12, Miller Place-11

Fifth team

P—Brittany Lischinsky, 12, Lakeland-1

1B/P—Kelly Bentson, 11, Brewster-1

SS—Alli Pullen, 12, Ichabod Crane-2

P—Jill Murphy, 12, Phoenix-3

CF—Taylor Kubber, 12, Indian River-3

P—Quincy Lewis, 9, Corning West-4

3B—Chelsey West, 12, Johnson City-4

OF—Holly Frampton, 12, Corning West-4

1B—Kelsey Hand, 12, Cornwall-9

SS—Sandy Hawthorne, 9, Hauppauge-11

Class B

First team

P/2B—Anna Arceneaux, 10, Mechanicville-2

3B/SS—Alysa Russell, 9, Mechanicville-2

3B/P—Jessica Patterelli, 10, Canastota-3

C—Gabby Luety, 12, Homer-3

P—Dani Koltz, 12, Chenango Valley-4

OF—Demetra Kermidas, 12, Chenango Valley-4

INF—Anne Wasik, 12, Fredonia-6

INF—Sarah Shembeda, 12, Olean-6

SS—Jessalyn Sweeney, 12, Pine Plains-9

SS—Stephanie Caso, 12, Poly Prep-A

Second team

3B—Jackie Gallagher, 12, Putnam Valley-1

SS/P—Shannon McBride, 11, Mechanicville-2

3B—Rebecca Griswold, 11, Windsor-4

SS—Kelsey Mullins, 12, Susquehanna Valley-4

INF—Amanda Werth, 10, Royalton-Hartland-6

SS—Megan Hennessy, 11, Immaculata-C

P—Amber Carozza, 12, Marlboro-9

C—Cheryl Hicks, 12, Marlboro-9

P—Isabella Corrao, 12, St. Dominic’s-C

P—Vicki Capozucca, 11, Poly Prep-A

Third team

3B/2B—Kelsey Hines, 10, Mechanicville-2

P—Aleshia Link, 11, Taconic Hills-2

2B—Meaghan Lewis, 11, Chenango Valley-4

C—Lindsey Haskell, 9, Susquehanna Valley-4

P—Brittany Kemp, 12, Wayland-Cohocton-5

INF—Jamie Nash, 11, Cheektowaga JFK-6

P—Megan Smith, 11, Immaculata-C

OF—Katie Bartkowiak, 12, Fredonia-6

INF—Kacie DeMaio, 12, Highland-9

1B—Katie Connolly-Smithwick, 12, Center Moriches-11

Fourth team

P—Jacqueline Crews, 11, Dobbs Ferry-1

P—Devon Disiena, 12, JFK-1

P—Jessica Calvini, 9, Rye Neck-1

1B—Bridgette Plummer, 12, Schuylerville-2

P—Samantha Harrison, 11, Cobleskill-Richmondville-2

SS—Jessica Bump, 11, Windsor-4

C/OF—Abby Dygert, 9, Mynderse-5

P—Cherise Gunnell, 10, Falconer-6

P—Kaci Wentworth, 10, Canton-10

P—Amanda McKay, 11, Babylon-11

Fifth team

CF—Abby Maiello, 9, Mechanicville-2

P—Liz McGinley, 12, Canastota-3

P—Leslie Harlem, 11, Oneonta-4

INF—Rachel Roddenberg, 12, Penn Yan-5

P/CF—Charise Nankivell, 12, Hornell-5

P—Megan Coffey, 11, Greece Odyssey-5

P—Ashley Cole, 9, Carle Place-8

SS—Sam Brown, 11, Canton-10

C—Marissa Raimo, 12, Hampton Bays-11

P—Ali Hultberg, 12, Hampton Bays-11

Class C

First team

P—Rachel Quackenbush, 9, Hoosick Falls-2

P—Ashley Snyder, 12, Pulaski-3

P—Sarah Wayson, 10, Tioga-4

P—Emily Pautz, 12, Elmira Notre Dame-4

3B—Kari Walkley, 11, Tioga-4

1B—Stephanie Simmeth, 11, Lancaster St. Mary’s-C

C—Anna Nietupski, 11, Cassadaga Valley-6

P—Megan Michie, 10, Rhinebeck-9

P—Alyssa Brognano, 12, Chapel Field-9

CF—Amy Mandigo, 11, Rhinebeck-9

Second team

P—Chelsea Lisikatos, 10, Haldane-1

P—Colby Hochmuth, 12, Duanesburg-2

P—Katelyn Callahan, 11, Lake George-2

P—Rebecca Hanrahan, 9, Greene-4

P—Sarah Stefanon, 12, Perry-5

P—Ashley Covel, 9, Oakfield-Alabama-5

P—Amanda Smith, 11, Randolph-6

C—Katie Cass, 12, Frewsburg-6

SS—Grace Hodges, 11, Chapel Field-9

P—Sarah Thayer, 12, St. Lawrence-10

Third team

SS—Aly Sanders, 12, Duanesburg-2

SS—Jenna Priore, 11, Hoosick Falls-2

P—Keaton Perry, 12, Utica Notre Dame-3

U—Heather McManus, 12, South Lewis-3

C—Sydney Dimon, 9, Elmira Notre Dame-4

P—Kelly Spears, 12, Warsaw-5

C—Jenn Andrews, 12, Randolph-6

SS/P—Katie Karkoski, 11, Ticonderoga-7

SS—Rebecca Monteith, 12, Tuxedo-9

C—Elise Roy, 12, St. Lawrence-10

Fourth team

1B—Lindsey New, 12, Valhalla-1

CF—Samatha Anderson, 12, Hoosic Valley-2

P—Katie Carenger, 12, Waterford-2

INF—Courtney Claflin, 12, Sandy Creek-3

P—Grace Rooney, 10, Bishop Ludden-3

C—Marissa Miller, 11, Tioga-4

C—Jessenia Andujar, 12, East Rochester-5

P—Kate Kearney, 12, Pembroke-5

P—Kerri Apicella, 11, Oyster Bay-8

P—Micheko McGivney, 9, Port Jefferson-11

Section 1 Awards

Debbie Schechter — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:24:53 +0000

Tonight at the Section 1 awards dinner; the All-Section awards were handed out and here they are by league.

League I-A: Nina Curto, Sr. Ursuline; Rachel Galluzo, Sr., New Rochelle; Nicole Lee, Jr., Scarsdale; Chelsea LoBue, Jr., Scarsdale; Taylor Pirone, So., Ursuline; Kate Smayda, Sr., White Plains; Lauren Sputo, So., White Plains; Kehli Washington, Jr., New Rochelle.
Honorable Mention:Jervette Baldwin, Sr., Mount Vernon; Lauren Iorio, Sr., Ursuline; Kaitlin Silkowitz, Jr., Scarsdale; Kristie Vitulli, So., Ursuline; Jamie Zakalik, So., New Rochelle.
Coach of the year: John Pirone, Ursuline.

League I-B: Amanda Babcock, Sr., North Rockland; Lindsay Cohen, Sr., Suffer; Danielle DeStaso, So., Clarkstown North; Heather Hansen, Sr., North Rockland; Kristen Martini, Sr., Clarkstown North; Samantha Welsh, Sr., North Rockland; Nikki Vandeputte, Jr., Clarkstown South.
Honorable Mention:Vicky Atzl, So., Clarkstown North; Krystn Benson, Jr., North Rockland; Makenzi Cella, Jr., Suffern; Dana Kurrti, So., Clarkstown South; Kristina Sanchez, Sr. East Ramapo.
Coach of the year: Michelle Shaw, North Rockland.

League I-C: Emmalee Dolfi, Sr., Arlington; Hannah Fandl, Sr., Arlington; Elayne Dombroski, Jr., Arlington; Alex Rodriguez, Jr., John Jay-EF; Brittany Pinto, Sr., John Jay-EF; Sam Scopoli, Jr., Carmel; Sarah McCormick, Jr., Carmel; Jessica Syska, Sr., Ketcham; Caitlin Schweigler, Jr., Mahopac.
Honorable Mention: Molly McCarthy, So., Ketcham; Samantha Tierney, Jr., Ketcham; Amanda Gisonni, Fr., John Jay-EF; Jackie Macak, Jr., Arlington; Rebecca Roell, Jr., Carmel; Nicole Angelo, Jr., Mahopac; Keri Halstead, Sr., Mahopac.
Coach of the year: Nancy Shaffer, Arlington.

League I-D: Laura Smith, Jr., Lincoln.
Honorable Mention: Sylvia Dominguez, Jr., Lincoln; Natalie Ronquillo, Sr., Roosevelt; Jackie Losco, Sr., Roosevelt; Jessica Smith, Fr., Lincoln; Tatiana Queliy, Jr., Saunders; Katrina Feri, Sr., Saunders.
Coach of the year: Richie Fortuniewicz, Lincoln.

League II-A: Kathleen Davis, So., Beacon; Kelly Bentson, Jr., Brewster; Jess Griesinger, So., Brewster; Fran Kiernan, Jr., Hen Hud; Rachel Buckner, So., Hen Hud; Brittany Lischinsky, Sr., Lakeland; Cassie Kardias, Jr., Lakeland; Taylor Bell, Jr., Lakeland; Sophia Rhoades, So., Lourdes; Erica Wenzel, So., Yorktown.
Honorable Mention: Julie Costantino, Jr., Beacon; Kristen Sliman, Jr., Brewster; Marisa Delzio, Fr., Brewster; Shanna Brown, Sr., Hen Hud; Suzanne Leslie, Jr., Ossining; Tori Matzura, Jr., Yorktown; Carolyn Farmer, So., Yorktown.
Coach of the year: Lisa Delzio, Brewster.

League II-B: Tammy Wray, Jr. Somers; Marianna Monaco, 8th, Yonkers; Ashley Marino, Jr., Harrison; Gigi LoDolce, Jr., Harrison; Jess Magnotta, So., Harrison; Tayla Gardner, Jr., Tappan Zee; Jocelyn Friedman, Sr., Fox Lane.
Honorable Mention: Emily Taylor, Jr., Horace Greeley; Kate Jones, Sr., Nyack; Samantha Lagana, So., Harrison; Lisa Bates, Jr., Tappan Zee; Jessica Van Galen, Sr., Fox Lane.
Coach of the year: Dean Marino, Harrison.

League III-A: Devon DiSiena, Sr.. Kennedy; Jackie Gallagher, Sr., Putnam Valley; Alice Stockinger, Jr. Putnam Valley; Chelsea Brooks, Sr., Pleasantville.
Honorable Mention: Christina Marino, Sr.. Kennedy; Natalia Stockinger, Sr., Putnam Valley; Melissa Fanelli, Sr., Pleasantville; Sabrina Snyder, Sr., Westlake; Casi Corrado, Sr., Westlake.
Coach of the year: Heather Miench, Putnam Valley.

League III-B: Noelle McDonough, Jr., Eastchester; Janine Lalli, So., Eastchester; Kerry Davis, Sr., Pelham; Jules Carfora, Sr., Pelham; Michelle Roemer. Sr., Ardsley.
Honorable Mention: Caroline Lombardi, Jr., Pelham; Laura Davis, Jr., Pelham; Briana Barca, Jr., Eastchester; Ryan Heslin-Cunningham, Sr., Eastchester; Patti Wooten, Jr., Ardsley; Karly FitzGerald. Jr., Rye; Alex Giroux. Sr., Rye.
Coach of the year: Frank Fiore, Eastchester.

League III-C: Maura Power, Sr., Albertus Magnus; Erin Harding, Jr., Albertus Magnus; Krystina Poloni, Sr., Pearl River; Katie O’Flynn, So., Pearl River; Kaitlin Dinet, Sr., Pearl River; Jamie Bucci, Fr., Sleepy Hollow.
Honorable Mention: Deanne Lindsay, Sr., Sleepy Hollow; Jackie Kelly, Sr., Albertus Magnus; Rosie Coyne, Sr., Albertus Magnus; Molly Meehan, Sr., Albertus Magnus; Gillian Morley, Sr., Irvington.
Coach of the year: Cathy Toolan, Irvington.

League IV-A: Chelsea Lisikatos, So., Haldane; Jade Lyons, Jr., Haldane; Danielle Corde, Sr., North Salem; Erin Wood, Fr., Dover; Lindsey New, Sr., Valhalla.
Honorable Mention: Mariah Law, Jr., North Salem; Nicole Capra, Fr., North Salem; Laura Campbell, So., Haldane; Tamara Tribble, Jr., Valhalla; Alex Kinnally, So., Valhalla.
Coach of the year: John Hayes, Valhalla.

League IV-B: Amy Carelli, Sr., Rye Neck; Jess Calvini, Fr., Rye Neck; Jacqueline Crews, Jr., Dobbs Ferry; Grete Falk-Pedersen, Jr., Dobbs Ferry; Hayley Bingham, Jr., Dobbs Ferry.
Honorable Mention: Brie Ewoldt, Jr., Bronxville; Anne Piper, Sr., Bronxville; Tiffani Troilo, Sr., Blind Brook.
Coaches of the year: Joan Spedafino, Rye Neck; Neil Abbatiello, Dobbs Ferry.

Diamond 9 + 1: Kerry Davis, Pelham; Kate Smayda, White Plains; Anne Piper, Bronxville; Gillian Morley, Irvington; Ciara Walsh, Putnam Valley; Kaitlin Dinet, Pearl River; Danielle Corde, North Salem; Emmalee Dolfi, Arlington; Lauren Iorio, Ursuline; Natalia Stockinger, Putnam Valley.

18 Section 1 teams were awarded the earned all-NY state honors with a collective grade-point average of 90 and higher. They were: Nanuet, Hastings, Briarcliff, Putnam Valley, Irvington, North Salem, Lourdes, Yorktown, Lakeland, Ramapo, Rye, White Plains, Ursuline, Tappan Zee, Pearl River, Rye Neck, Mamaroneck, and North Rockland.

Scholarship winners
Tony Zimbalatti: Krystina Poloni
Jim Mackenzie; Samantha Welsh, Michelle Roemer
Coaches scholarship: Amy Carelli

A couple of cool event highlights.
1. North Salem coach Bob Middelstadt’s speech to honor Skip Walsh.
2. Getting compliments from the girls about the season
3. Chatting with Joan Spedafino
4. The food at Westchester Manor was awesome.

Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic season.