2026 softball Season Preview
American Conference
Head Coach: Sam Petrash
Players to watch: Lailah Bohanan (Senior/CF-1B)– Charlotte Sorma (Senior/2B)– Lila Bultrowicz (Junior/3B)
Season outlook: We have a lot of new players but are encouraged by their progress.
Head Coach: Randy Scott
Players to watch: Layla Murrey #11– Addy Sullivan #30– Eliana Garrard #9
Season outlook: I’m excited to be the new coach of the Barberton Lady Magics! I was hired in a little late in the off-season and only had about a month to get this young team ready. This is a very young and inexperienced team we had 6 girls gradute last year so this will be a learning experience for the underclassmen.
Head Coach: Leigh Ann Bauer
Players to watch: Allison Martz (Junior, 17, catcher)– Stella Kaplack (Junior, 11, Pitcher)– Ava Capper (Junior, 22, outfield) Stella Backus (junior, 24, outfield)
Season outlook: Copley is looking to rebuild after graduating 7 seniors last season. With the pitching /catcher duo of Stella Kaplack and Allison Martz, the team looks to continue to improve and become a strong presence in the Suburban League. Other contributors include Ava Capper and Stella Backus who look to add speed in the line up and out field. We look forward to a competitive 2026 season.
Head Coach: Jimmy Jones
Players to watch: Ava Waite, sophomore,11, catcher/ss– MJ Mastrodonato, senior, 8, center/catcher– Mariah Bray, senior, 18, ss/outfield
Season outlook: We play in a tough conference and these girls have been working hard every day. This will be our last year in the Suburban League and they want it to be a great one.
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Head Coach: Amy Gilmore
Players to watch: Alexa Kelley , Jr., #1, CF/SS, Boston University Commit– Ashley Gardner, Sr., #6, P/OF, University of Rochester Commit– Sydney Kreighbaum, Sr. #9, SS / Mattie Diaz, Jr., #88, C/3B
Season outlook: Revere is returning their #1 Pitcher/Catcher duo and a solid group of starters. Looking to be a strong contender in our conference and district.
Head Coach: Jay Weiss
Players to watch: Brynn Moser Sr. #2 Pitcher– Skylar Lauck Sr. #4 Infielder– Emelia Gates Frosh #12 Outfielder
Season outlook: Our goal is to hopefully be competitive. I am very encouraged by our work ethic and attitude. We bring effort and energy to each practice but this is a highly competitive league featuring some outstanding programs.
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National Conference
Head Coach: Carl Spataro
Players to watch: Rowan Weber , 2026 #22, 3rd of pitcher– Tess Cozza junior, #13 pitcher ,inf– Caiya La junior,#16 SS , 3rd
Season outlook: Returning six starters from last year, with two juniors making the starting rotation. Pitching is pretty solid with a couple freshmen potentially getting some innings.
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Head Coach: Sara Andrasik
Players to watch: Maddie Nyce (Senior, 2B)– Haydn Paul (Senior, CF)– Ella Spadaro (Freshman, SS)
Season outlook: With a balance of returning players and new faces, this team is excited for the 2026 season. They’re looking to be a strong conference contender.
Head Coach: Anna Hubert-Koncius
Players to watch: Izzy Cugini, Senior #15, Pitcher– Mya Goloja, Junior #21 Pitcher/Third Base– Riley Ward, Freshman #00, Middle Infield
Season outlook: We are looking to capitalize on our success last year and build upon our success. We have some great, young talent!
Head Coach: Joe Pfundstein
Players to watch: Grace Gerhard Senior, 15, P/INF– Coleen Krzywicki Senior, 20, C/INF– Izzy Shima Senior 11, OF
Season outlook: Have the ability to compete every day against great competition in this conference. The Key to the season is how fast the Juniors and sophomores adjust to Varsity play. Looking forward to great things this year.
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Head Coach: Ken Riley
Players to watch: Mackenzie Sweeney, senior, 10, SS– Riley Velican, senior, 13, 3B/P– Sophie Galluppi, junior, 1, C/OF
Season outlook: We have 8 varsity players returning. We expect to be very competitive.
Head Coach: Sarah Keating
Players to watch: Emily Gerber (Senior,11, Short Stop)– Delaney White (Sophomore, 23, Center Field)– Allison Capela (Junior, 4, Second Base)
Season outlook: This season we have a lot of talent coming from all grades. We are able to play people in a position that fits them and the team and also move people into different positions and utilize their strengths that each of them bring. We open our season this weekend with Tuslaw at home on March 21st, 2026.
