March 19, 2010
by Susie Pender
“We have nine returning players, seven of whom are seniors and very, very strong players,” pointed out Horace Greeley High School Softball Coach Gina Streany, in assessing the varsity team’s outlook for this spring season. “Our strongest competition will come from Harrison, John Jay and Fox Lane,” she stated, “which are traditionally strong programs.”
Pitching duties will be shared by senior Emily Taylor, sophomore Meryl Rosenberg and freshman Jamie Weisser, who, Streany noted, “will be a player to watch in the coming years.” The strength of our bullpen, the coach boasted, lies in their ability to throw a wide range of pitches and keep opposing batters guessing.
Heavy hitters senior Meredith Bilski and junior Hannah Marks will be counted on to bang in runs led off by senior Emily Taylor. “She’s a bunter, a slapper and a hitter. She’s got it all,” Streany reported happily.
“We also have a strong defense,” the coach was quick to add, “with Emily Taylor at shortstop, when she’s not pitching, and Meredith Bilski at second and Valerie Scelsa at shortstop or third.”
The Greeley girls’ first home game is on Tuesday, April 13, at 4:30 p.m. against Byram Hills. Come out and support the team at the Varsity Softball field right in front of the school!
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2010 Greeley Varsity Softball Team (not pictured, Hannah Marks and Meryl Rosenberg)
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