Season Preview: 2011 Port Washington Softball

Port Washington softball graduated 10 seniors from last year’s team. They only returned 47 at bats from last year. With have a new starting first base, second base, short stop, third base, left field and right field this season, they are looking to win big this year despite a young team.

“I expect to compete for a conference title and a playoff spot,” Port Washington coach Eric Sutz said.

With only have two seniors on the team, the team still sees that as a minor setback. “We are super young in age and especially in experience at the varsity level,” said Sutz.

Last Season: 8-9

Coach: Eric Sutz

Position Breakdown:

Alex Caprariello – "Alex Caprariello is our number one pitcher," Sutz said. "She is just a freshman. She did play with us last year on varsity as an eight grader, so she does have experience. She can also play both the infield and outfield."

Sara Marinelli – Sophomore and number two pitcher and starting center fielder. She is a dynamic athlete who can track all balls down in the outfield and can cause havoc on the base paths with her fantastic speed.

Janice Havasy- Junior and plays third base. She is an offensive force and has a strong work ethic. She will hit in the middle of the lineup and provide power and RBIs

Jackie Avila - Sophomore catcher.

Expectations: “I want to have a tough, smart and aggressive team who will not back down from anyone and will play hard for 7 innings,” Sutz said.

Key Games:

5/2 vs. Freeport 4:30 PM

5/3 @ Great Neck South 4:45 PM

Coach Sutz says: "We won the season series 2-1 last year against Freeport. They bring back their whole team and will be very good.  Great Neck South defeated us 3 times last year all very close games that we felt we could have won."