Softball

This year’s softball team had many obstacles to overcome even before the first pitch of their opener was thrown. Facing numbers issues and a team made up of almost an entirely new roster, the Ramblers could have easily folded. Rather, the 10 members of this year’s squad banded together and set goals for improving game to game.

The squad was led by first-year junior captains Tammy Do (Philadelphia, Pa/Maria Gorretti) and Jessica Muff (Upper Darby, Pa/Archbishop Prendergast). Do and Muff were a presence on the field pulling multiple position duties, with Muff anchoring the outfield in centerfield as well as playing shortstop and catcher and Do as both a pitcher and catcher.

The team also graduated two seniors this year, Kristen Reilly (Pottstown, Pa/Boyertown) and Kaitlin Rogers (Philadelphia, Pa/Bartram). Rogers was a strong leadoff for the team leading in batting average and on base percentage. Reilly was a presence behind the plate, carrying almost all of the catching duty on her back.

Head coach Joe Long stepped in for his third year. Long, facing a tough task of single-handedly coaching the team, stepped up to the plate and showed as much desire and dedication to the players as they showed throughout the season. 

Overall the season was a success as 10 student-athletes and one coach became a team. With the bulk of the team returning next year, the future season’s prospects look bright.