LATHAM, N.Y. - United East softball is back with seven institutions set to grab their gloves and take the diamond.
In 2022, Penn College was crowned the Regular Season Champions but Penn State Berks raised the trophy at the end of the United East Championship. This year, the postseason is scheduled on the weekend beginning May 5th.
Check out all nine team's schedules HERE: SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
| Head Coach |
Justen Burns |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2022 Conference Record |
6-22 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
6-32 |
| Key Non-Conference Games |
- Wilson (3/3)
- Southern Virginia (3/10)
- Marymount (4/26) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Caitlyn Smith (SO / INF) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Emma Giuntoli (JR / INF/P/C) |
Coach's Outlook: "The 2022-2023 "Bison" will feature a mix of returners and young players, which is exciting for us. A lot of people doubt our team, but we have the potential to be good this year. They are a fantastic group that works hard and has already started to change the culture of Gallaudet softball into something extraordinary."
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
John Clemens |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2022 Conference Record |
13-15 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
17-23 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Albright (3/22)
- Clarks Summit (3/25)
- Cairn (4/25) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Phoebe Clemens (JR / SS) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Phoebe Clemens) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- .398 AVG
- 51 Hits
- 40 Runs
- 39 RBI
- 19 Stolen Bases |
| Key Returner #2 |
Alyssa Hamilton (JR / OF/P) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Alyssa Hamilton) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- .389 AVG
- 51 Hits
- 26 RBI
- 33 Runs Scored |
| Key Returner #3 |
Chloe King (SR / 1B/P) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Chloe King) |
- .383 AVG
- 41 Hits
- 30 RBI
- 26 Runs Scored |
| Key Losses |
- N/A |
Coach's Outlook: "2023 will be an exciting season for us with a solid and experienced team returning. The players have worked hard preseason with LBC's new strength/conditioning program, and I expect their efforts will be evident on the field. The team is looking forward to rising in the United East rankings."
PENN COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Angie Stackhouse |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
4th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
23-3 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
28-9 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Gettysburg (3/6)
- William Peace (3/9)
- Penn State Altoona (3/25) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Kyla Benner (SR / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Kyla Benner) |
- 2022 Pitcher of the Year
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- 2022 Third Team All-Region
- 2 Perfect Games in 2022
- 1.88 ERA
- 143 Ks
- .198 OPP AVG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Mackenzie Weaver (SO / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Mackenzie Weaver) |
- 1.85 ERA
- 14-3 Record
- 117 Ks
- .206 OPP AVG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Jordan Specht (SR / 1B/C) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Jordan Specht) |
- 2022 Third Team All-Region
- .463 AVG
- 50 Hits
- 37 RBI |
| Key Losses |
- Olivia Hemstock |
Coach's Outlook: "Looking for another successful season in 2023. With returning both starting pitchers, 4 all-conference sections and 2 all-region selections, we will be strong in experience. Losing Olivia Hemstock as a key player will hurt, but we have lots of young talent to fill in the few gaps that the line up holds from last season. We have a full squad and they are hungry to prove what they are capable of!?"
PENN STATE ABINGTON
| Head Coach |
Caitlyn Friis |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
6th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
19-9 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
24-15 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Neumann (3/18)
- Delaware Valley (3/21)
- Rosemont (3/23) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Drew Liss (SO / OF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Drew Liss) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference |
| Key Returner #2 |
Gretchen Yanss (SO / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Gretchen Yanss) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference |
| Key Returner #3 |
Megan Tomoney (SR / INF) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Megan Tomoney) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference |
| Key Losses |
- MK Smith |
Coach's Outlook: "We are looking to build on the success our team had last season. Our players have been working hard, and we are all excited to get the season started.?"
PENN STATE BERKS
| Head Coach |
Donna Ference |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
10th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
21-7 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
27-13 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Marietta (3/6)
- Muskingum (3/6)
- Heidleberg (3/7) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Briana Smith (SR / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Briana Smith) |
- 2022 United East Championship MVP
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 3x United East Pitcher of the Week
- 17-4 Record
- 10 Shutouts
- 1.47 ERA
- 149 Ks
- .417 AVG
- 24 RBI |
| Key Returner #2 |
Arizona Shreck (JR / 1B/P) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Arizona Shreck) |
- 2022 United East Player of the Year
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .462 AVG
- 51 RBI
- 60 Hits
- 7 HR
- 52 Ks
- 10-8 Record |
| Key Returner #3 |
Susan Duncan (SR / CF) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Susan Duncan) |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .431 AVG
- 24 XBH
- 62 Hits
- 49 RBI
- 57 Runs |
| Key Losses |
N/A |
Coach's Outlook: "We are looking forward to working with the returning players as well as the new players who have joined us. We are hoping to stay healthy this year and to have an exciting season that would include playing in the Conference Championship Tournament."
PENN STATE HARRISBURG
| Head Coach |
Mandi Baer |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
4th |
| 2022 Conference Record |
20-6 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
26-13 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Elizabethtown (3/21)
- Widener (4/3) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Maddy Lehigh (SO / SS) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Maddy Lehigh) |
- 2022 United East Rookie of the Year
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .474 AVG
- 14 XBH
- .594 SLG
- 39 RBI
- 63 Hits |
| Key Returner #2 |
Steph Reider (JR / 1B) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Steph Reider |
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- .472 AVG
- 59 Hits
- 42 RBI
- .688 SLG
- 21 XBH |
| Key Returner #3 |
Carissa Yeager (SO / P) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Carissa Yeager) |
- 27 Starts
- 3.10 ERA
- 95 K
- 19-7 Record |
| Key Losses |
- Maddy Krantz
- Delaney Nevius |
Coach's Outlook: "We are very excited to get back on the field for the 2023 season! We have a strong group of athletes that have been putting in the work during the off season. With the addition of depth in all positions and a well rounded pitching staff we are looking forward to a successful year with great team chemistry from both our returners and new players. This team has great potential and we are very excited to see where this season takes us.?"
WELLS COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Grace Van Horn |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
1st |
| 2022 Conference Record |
0-28 |
| 2022 Overall Record |
0-30 |
| Key Returner #1 |
Shanyce Gonzalez (SO / INF) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Shanyce Gonzalez) |
- .302 AVG
- 9 Stolen Bases |
| Key Returner #2 |
Serina Sheridan (JR / C/3B) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Serina Sheridan) |
- .233 AVG
- .947 Fielding % |
| Key Losses |
- N/A |
Coach's Outlook: "We have multiple freshman plus our key returners who are going to make a big impact on our team this year. I am optimistic about the direction of the program."
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