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NJAC-Liberty
HANOVER PARK
Coach: Sergio Rodriguez, third season
Last season: 17-8, 8-3 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Jr. SS Grace Waldrum; Jr. C Sabrina Casola; Jr. 1B Tara DeFazio; Jr. OF Fiona Wang; Jr. OF Andrea DiSessa; So. P Jules Piano; So. 2B Camryn Sward
Newcomers: Fr. IF Giuliana Gagliardo; Fr. P Giovanna Pignataro; Fr. IF Brooke Damurjian; Fr. OF Nikki Novalis
Outlook: Hanover Park wants to win the NJAC-Liberty, Morris County, and Group 2.
MADISON
Coach: Jessica Rosella, 11th season
Last season: 14-11, 7-5 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 2B Emma Gundlach; Jr. C/1B Anna Bochner; Jr. OF Cammeron Takafuji; So. 1B Meghan Harter
Newcomers: Sr. Evi Juliano; So. Sadie Maser; So. P Georgia Mock; Fr. Aubrey Porciello
Outlook: The Dodgers are rebuilding.
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MORRIS CATHOLIC
Coach: Nick DeGennaro, seventh season
Last season: 20-8, 10-1 NJAC-Liberty champion; Morris County Tournament champion; Non-Public B champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Marielle Balonze; Sr. OF Brynn Lukacs; Jr. P/1B Sofia Reisinger; Jr. SS Natalie Carovillano; Jr. OF/P Ava Capezza; So. CF Savannah Mead; So. 3B Rachel Dunn; So. P/IF Ava Florio; So. IF/ C Erin Schermerhorn
Newcomers: Jr. Kennedy Brown; Fr. P/IF Sydney Strumolo; Fr. OF Katelyn Marmara; Fr. IF Maddie Sprock; Fr. C/IF Emma Carnivale
Outlook: The Crusaders expect to contend for their fifth straight NJAC-Liberty title, and bring home the MCT and Group trophies for the fourth time in five years.
PEQUANNOCK
Coach: Maryann Goodwin, 25th season
Last season: 7-19
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B Katie Inglis; Sr. 1B/PF Sophia Erichsen; Sr. 2B Kiera Killion; Sr. OF Sophia Picardo; Sr. P Emma Lonsinger; Jr. C Ava Shikhman; Jr. 1B/OF Brooke Smith; Jr. 1B/OF Sophia Turro; So. P Savannah Liccardo
Newcomers: Fr. P Gabby Blumert; Fr. IF Danielle Turro
Outlook: Young Pequannock hopes to improve.
WHIPPANY PARK
Coach: Todd Callaghan, 19th season
Last season: 14-7, 7-5 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 2B Zoe Eagan; Jr. C/P/3B Michaela Falduto; Jr. OF Rachel Kruger; Jr. P/3B/C Kiera Swartz; So. SS Jaeden Antonelli; So. C/3B Alyssa Wang; So. LF/2B Dani Iellimo
Newcomers: So. OF/P Courtney Radice; So. OF/1B Gabriela Iellimo; So. 3B/C Chloe Makowski; Fr. Julia Beers; Fr. 1B/OF Alexandra Stella; Fr. OF Leah Kelly; Fr. 3B/C Marissa Adamo; Fr. 1B/P/OF Michaela Metz; Fr. OF Taylor Cooper
Outlook: Whippany Park wants to remain consistent.
NJAC-Independence
BOONTON
Coach: Bill Hopkins, first season
Last season: 3-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Jaimielynn Kondroski; Sr. Ava Sutphen; Sr. Aldoori Tabarek; Jr. Sema Amankansaglu; Jr. Kaitlyn Kruk; Jr. Paige Monza; Jr. Alexis Visioli; Jr. Ava Weininger; Jr. Brianna Balsamo.
Newcomers: So. P Kaitlynn Wines; Fr. P Jacquelynn Kondroski; Fr. C Jordan Hicinbothem
Outlook: The young Bombers expect to improve.
MORRIS TECH
Coach: Mike Harriott, 13th season
Last season: 6-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B Bela Lipsky; Sr. SS Brianna Bogert; Sr. C Kahlen Rodriguez
Newcomers: Fr. 1B Julie Polachek
Outlook: The Devils hope to compete in the NJAC-Independence and the NJTAC Tournament.
MORRISTOWN BEARD
Coach: Jeff McCarthy, first season
Last season: 12-6, 8-0 NJAC-Independence champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Maya Patankar; Sr. Andi Bergman; Jr. Avery Neuer; Jr. Marilee Vartanian; Jr. Joanne Li; Jr. Mya Lienes; Jr. Juliana Falzon; Jr. Nylah Gonzalez; So. Catie Clark; So. Elizabeth Visvikis
Newcomers: So. Whitney Robertson; So. Aasha Patel; Fr. Maya Weinmann; Fr. Samara Tichauer; Fr. Carolyn Powers
Outlook: McCarthy inherits an experienced roster from Kevin McDonald, the coach for a decade.
MOUNTAIN LAKES
Coach: Alison Preston, ninth season
Last season: 10-11, 6-2 NJAC-Independence
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Madi Mirz; Sr. 1B Vivian Adams; Sr. 2B Lilly Sandman; Jr. P/CF Ella Conforti; So. 2B/OF Karly Ross; So. 3B/OF Daniella Kimowitz; So. P/SS Jamie Polachek
Newcomers: Sr. 2B/OF Alex Marquis; Sr. OF Sophie Dancsecs; Sr. C/OF Sophie Scerbo; Jr. OF Fallon Fayo; So. C/OF Isabella Woodlee; Fr. P/SS Payton Saltenberger; Fr. OF Regina Brantner
Outlook: Mirz is a four-year letter-winner for the young Lakers.
ST. ELIZABETH
Coach: Mike Rubright, first season
Last season: 7-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Sara Sterling; Jr. OF Valentina Barbella; So. P/IF Kelsey Puma; So. P/IF Sophia Berrios; So. IF Elisa Spataro
Newcomers: Fr. IF Mia Corazza; Fr. C/IF Julia Hack; Fr. C Lily Doniger
Outlook: Sterling, a four-year varsity player, leads young St. Elizabeth.
NJAC-American
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MORRIS KNOLLS
Coach: Keith Heinemann, 17th season
Last season: 24-5, 9-1 NJAC-American champion; North 1, Group 3 champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Makayla Rady; Sr. OF Charlotte Dyer; Jr. SS Taylor Heinemann; Jr. IF/P Julia Fox; Jr. OF Sofia Cruz; Jr. C/1B Anna Chominski; Jr. C Emily Rolph; Jr. 3B/2B Maya Szurko; Jr. 3B/2B Emma Centi; Jr. P/1B Kayla Doyle; Jr. 1B Kelly Kappock; Jr. P Kieran Gibbons
Newcomers: Jr. P/1B Erin Toomey; So. OF Natalie Gross; Jr. Jessica Seprish; Fr. C/3B/OF Kaylee Rolph
Outlook: Experienced Morris Knolls expects to compete in the NJAC-American, Morris County and North 1, Group 3.
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POPE JOHN
Coach: Frank Canning, 27th season
Last season: 19-9, 6-4 NJAC-American
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B Grace Bobbie; Sr. C/1B Remmi Joustra; Jr. P Olivia Cilli; Jr. 1B/P Kate Sarisky; Jr. 2B Emily Fuchs; Jr. CF Isa Evicci; Jr. SS Abbey Davis; Jr. RF Kylie Otero; Jr. P Reese Tobey; So. 2B Cassie Pallay
Newcomers: Sr. Amber Little; Fr. OF Hailey Ehrich; Fr. C/3B/1B; Fr. C/3B Grace Varur
Outlook: Experienced Pope John wants to win the NJAC-American, Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex and Non-Public A.
RANDOLPH
Coach: Ashley Kanya, 11th season
Last season: 20-9, 6-4 NJAC-American; Morris County Tournament finalist; North 2, Group 3 champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. SS Autumn Liebhauser; Sr. 2B Rebecca Dasti; Sr. 3B Hannah Bermudez; Sr. OF Camryn Browning; Jr. P Breanna Colburn; Sr. 3B Brianna Vega; Jr. C Cassidy Smith; Jr. IF Haley Arigo; Jr. P Kayleigh McClain; Jr. OF Daniella Gizinski; Jr. Caitlin Sedorak; Jr. C/OF Lilly Zepp; So. 1B Elisabeth Latch
Newcomers: Sr. OF Oliiva Madayag-Williams; Jr. C Kira Kristoff; So. P/CF Elena Perez; Fr. OF Madison Ryan
Outlook: Experienced Randolph wants to continue last spring's success.
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ROXBURY
Coach: Paul Critelli, seventh season
Last season: 11-15
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Ryan Mullen; Sr. Kate McDougal, Jr. Olivia Fadden; Jr. Vanessa Pennella, Jr. Leanne Cummings, Jr. Savannah Cirella; Jr. Sydney Ribnicky; Jr. Izzy DaCosta
Newcomers: Fr. P/IF Sophia Matullo; Fr. IF Sofia DaCosta
Outlook: Deep and versatile, Roxbury expects to be competitive.
SPARTA
Coach: Gretchen Bowie, third season
Last season: 12-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Ingrid Brevig; Sr. OF Abigail Connors; Sr. 3B Carly List; Sr. C/CF Maya Laliker; Sr. OF Emily Ciaburri; Sr. SS/2B Kathryn Sutton; Sr. 1B Alexis Arpino; Sr. OF Elizabeth Fagersten; Jr. OF Kiernan Moore; Jr. 2B Alexia Hill
Outlook: The veteran Spartans have been playing together for most of their lives.
WEST MORRIS
Coach: Kate Patella, eighth season
Last season: 20-6, 9-1 NJAC-National champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Megan McNally; Sr. Anna Keller; Sr. P Brooke Cardinal; Jr. 3B Tori Wehmeyer; Jr. SS Jenna Jacot; Jr. OF Zoie Chaplauske; Jr. OF Morgan Lamb; Jr. 1B Sophia Guzman; So. 1B Lauren Miller; So. 1B Samantha Guidi
Newcomers: Jr. IF Anya Fass; Fr. P Josefina Kinney
Outlook: West Morris plans to continue its success after shifting to the NJAC-American.
NJAC-National
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CHATHAM
Coach: Brett Picaro, second season
Last season: 4-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Alessandra Cooney; Sr. SS Avery Andres; Sr. P Lara Thistlethwaite; Jr. 1B Madelyn Huth; Jr. P Alannah Duignan; Jr. P/IF Alexis Doherty; Jr. CF Clare Shanley; Jr. OF Kathryn Pignatello; So. RF Charlotte Askins
Newcomers: Fr. 3B Analia Garcia
Outlook: Chatham hopes to qualify for the NJSIAA Tournament.
MENDHAM
Coach: Jenna Bauberger, fourth season
Last season: 4-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B Lily Chandler; Sr. 1B Riana Laudano; Sr. C Elease Belenets; Jr. OF Keira Morrissey; Jr. P Emily Schneider; Jr. 2B Dailey Totams; Jr. OF Sophia Tsakiris; So. SS Nicole Macchia
Newcomers: Fr. OF/P Olivia Sexton
Outlook: Versatility is one of Mendham's strengths.
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MONTVILLE
Coach: John Immediato, 26th season
Last season: 10-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 1B Lauren Kideckel; Sr. P Daniella Biggio; Sr. 3B Julie Kobilarcik; Sr. OF Aubrey Chang; Jr. P Brianna Branco; Jr. Hannah Friedman; So. C Bella Husti; So. IF Ashlynn Neretich; So. OF Amber Kobilarcik
Newcomers: Fr. IF Giada Bertuglia; Fr. P Emilly Wolleon
Outlook: Veteran Montville expects to compete in the NJAC-National.
MORRIS HILLS
Coach: Keith Dul, second season
Last season: 15-13; North 1, Group 3 finalist
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Zoe Turner; Jr. 2B/P Jordyn Zeek; Jr. P/1B Leah Scalzo; So. SS Holly Lagitch; So. CF Lyla Zuzi; So. 3B Lexi Francia
Newcomers: Fr. C Marlie Bass; Fr. OF Tiff Hwang
Outlook: With six starters returning, the Scarlet Knights expect to compete int he NJAC-National, Morris County and NJSIAA Tournaments.
MORRISTOWN
Coach: Carly Minerowicz, fourth season
Last season: 14-11, 6-4 NJAC-National
Returning letter-winners: Sr. CF Ella Watson; Sr. SS Morgan Langsdorf; Sr. C Caroline Morhardt; Sr. 2B Jenna Manahan; Sr. Shelby Shay; Sr. RF Jordan Ford; Sr. 3B Keira Fitzgerald; Sr. Holley Conover
Outlook: Morristown relies on eight returning seniors.
MOUNT OLIVE
Coach: Bill Romano, 15th season
Last season: 9-16, 6-4 NJAC-National
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B/SS Brooke Collins; Sr. CF Isabella Cefola; Sr. C Sophia Varua; Jr. OF Lelia Brunston; So. C/1B Valentina Matullo; So. OF Addison Barchetto; So. SS Jillian Migliacchio; So. OF Avery Rasmussen; So. P Emma McNeil; So. P Amayiah Jimenez
Newcomers: Fr. 2B Gabby Cefola; Fr. 3B/1B Hailey Collins; Fr. OF Kate Zoccolillo; Fr. P/3B/C Ava Kilka; Fr. P Evelyn Birmele; Fr. P Samantha Quinn
Outlook: The Marauders want to compete in the NJAC-National and go deeper in the Morris County and NJSIAA Tournaments.
PARSIPPANY HILLS
Coach: Dan Olsen, sixth season
Last season: 11-11
Returning letter-winners: Jr. Amanda Aromin; Jr. Charlotte Feng; Jr. Abby Herzog; So. Ava Siminoff
Newcomers: Jr. Emma Lutkowski; Jr. Sallett Sanchez; So. Juliet Galante; So. Chloe Dragone; So. Ali Romaine; So. Anya Gaur; So. Danielle Rizzo; Fr. Ava Tahiri
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Vikings' sophomores.
NJAC-Colonial
DOVER
Coach: Amanda Cummins, fourth season
Last season: 0-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Joc Koo; Sr. Brianna Otero; Sr. Alaine Medina Sosa; Sr. Angie Romero Rivera; Sr. Sherly Ruiz; Sr. Brianna Perez; Sr. Anastasia Booth; Sr. Fatima Garcia; So. Adriana Palacios; So. Hailey Acevedo
Newcomers: So. E.V. Nutting; So. Zayra Garrido; So. Yanellis Pagan; So. Anais Zarate
Outlook: Experience is key to the Tigers' success.
HOPATCONG
Coach: Paul Miller, 13th season
Last season: 4-15
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Avery Miller; Sr. SS Madison Caban; Sr. 3B Isabella Insignalia; Sr. C Kelsey Weber; Sr. OF Sarah Lafferty; Sr. OF Ashley Mower; So. P/1B Jillian Miller; So. P/2B Rhianna Melendez
Newcomers: So. Raedyn Kirchner; So. Timea Szabo
Outlook: Hopatcong is relying on eight returning starters.
KITTATINNY
Coach: Amy Fehr, first season
Last season: 3-17
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/OF Chelsea Bakker; Sr. 3B Kinya Kajogo; Sr. 1B Natasha Hornung; Sr. SS Kayleigh Mastroeni; Sr. 2B Ria Craig; So. C Naila Gonzalez; So. OF Kirra Newkirk; So. Kalli Battaglia
Newcomers: So. P/F Rylee Pierce; Fr. Caellaigh Fearon; Fr. OF Adeyin Cardinale
Outlook: Fehr is the Cougars' third coach in as many seasons.
NEWTON
Coach: Paul Filan, sixth season
Last season: 9-14, 6-4 NJAC-Colonial
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Riley Mills; Sr. 1B Chesney Walsh; Jr. 1B/C/P Jordyn Young; Jr. SS Bella DeLeon; Jr. OF Aubrey Sawler; Jr. 2B Mackenzie Greenhalgh; Jr. OF Emma Trout; Jr. OF Jaclyn Vena; So. P Jaida Long; So. Carrigan Walsh
Newcomers: Sr. P Madison Lippe
Outlook: Led by Young and Long, Newton wants to win the NJAC-Colonial.
SUSSEX TECH
Coach: Amanda Delfino, fifth season
Last season: 11-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Mackenzie Lynn; Sr. Isabella Stoll; Sr. OF Kaylyn Gunderman; Sr. Emma Franchi; Jr. P/SS Alexandra Sweetman; Jr. OF Ariana Gaudinot; Jr. 3B McKenzie Grieco; So. P Skyler Andrejack; So. 1B/OF Christina Ferry
Newcomers: Fr. P/IF Evie Roller
Outlook: Experienced Sussex Tech hopes to win the NJTAC Tournament after finishing second the past two seasons.
WALLKILL VALLEY
Coach: Karen Carney, second season
Last season: 8-11
Returning letter-winners: Jr. 3B Alyssa Roccisano; Jr. 2B Ainsley Jurcak; Jr. P Joley Motter; So. C Madison Ross; So. CF/C Madison Molta; So. 1B/P Tara Anderson; So. P Jacinda DeSino
Outlook: The young Rangers are improving.
NJAC-Freedom
HACKETTSTOWN
Coach: James Berringer, fourth season
Last season: 11-10, 6-4 NJAC-Colonial
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C/3B Makayla Benbow; Sr. 2B Ella Frost; Sr. OF Rory Grant; Sr. CF/1B Kaitlyn Kemper; Sr. P/RF Jillian Mailloux; Sr. SS/2B Emma Ricci; Jr. LF Emma Olsen; Jr. P/RF Sarina Pangallo; Jr. SS/2B Gianna Santangelo; Jr. 2B Christina Schwartz; So. 1B Beth Kamaris
Newcomers: So. 2B Carly Romano; Fr. C Casey DiPaolo; Fr. 2B/P Ryder Brooking; Fr. P Madison Kraley
Outlook: Veteran Hackettstown hopes to make a run in the NJSIAA Tournament.
HIGH POINT
Coach: James Seck, eighth season
Last season: 21-5, 9-1 NJAC-Freedom champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Grace Burch; Jr. P Grace Meyers; Jr. C Daphne Mathews; Jr. Karli Mathews; Jr. 3B Abbie Macfie; Jr. SS/OF Joelle Lucatorto
Newcomers: So. Karly Lockburner; So. Abbie Amick; Fr. Emma Palomo; Fr. Victoria Meyers
Outlook: High Point wants to defend its division title.
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JEFFERSON
Coach: Amy Pearce, eighth season
Last season: 19-7, 8-2 NJAC-Freedom
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Kama Skrek; Sr. IF Katie Kopera; Sr. OF Madison Manco; Sr. C Gianna Catania; Jr. IF Kylie Plunkett; Jr. OF Emmagrace Bartels; Jr. OF Gianna Licursi; Jr. P/3B Kailey Strauch
Newcomers: Fr. IF Maya Weber; Fr. C/IF Tatiana Martinez
Outlook: The Falcons want to win the North 1, Group 2 title.
LENAPE VALLEY
Coach: Julie Russell, fourth season
Last season: 12-9
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Paige Henriksen; Sr. 3B Sydney Stansfield; Sr. OF Callista Stevenson; Sr. OF Sarah O’Reilly; Sr. C Ava Hosonitz; Jr. OF Lexie Esposito
Newcomers: Fr. 2B/OF Hope Catalano; Fr. P/OF Michaela Dennehy
Outlook: Lenape Valley expects to challenge for the NJAC-Freedom title and make a run in the NJSIAA Tournament.
NORTH WARREN
Coach: Dan Delany, 11th season
Last season: 18-5, 9-1 NJAC-Colonial champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C/1B Kayleigh Dolinsky; Jr. P Riley Grandin; Jr. SS Anna Haselmann; Jr. 3B Hannah Allen; Jr. OF Katelyn Galante; So. P Carly Selesky
Newcomers: Sr. OF Kendall Perone; Jr. OF Cassidy Petty; So. OF/C Emily Nicolaou
Outlook: The Patriots want compete in the NJAC-Freedom.
VERNON
Coach: Kerry Ludeking, 19th season
Last season: 9-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Abby Mundhenk; Sr. 1B Kaylie Orlando; Sr. 2B Emily Getz; Jr. CF Carly Amorosi; Jr. P/3B Miranda Ebbinghausen; Jr. 1B Hailey Hanshaw; Jr. Elizabeth Peek; Jr. C Tegan Ressler; So. Madigan Van Blarcom
Newcomers: So. P/SS Kaitlin Pannici; Fr. 3B/1B Riley Lazier; Fr. OF Cailey Cunningham
Outlook: The veteran Vikings want to go deep into the HWS and NJSIAA Tournaments.
North Jersey Interscholastic Conference
BUTLER
Coach: Brittany Marion, 20th season
Last season: 13-10, 6-6 NJIC-Colonial
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Genesis Ramirez; Sr. Olivia Gorecki; Sr. Marissa Connolly; Jr. Natalie Alban; So. Mikayla Eutermarks; So. Annabella Cole; So. Kara Morgan; So. Adrianna Rago; So. Erin Croker; So. Julianna Tillie; So. Chloe Montgomery
Newcomers: So. Kyli Morgan; Fr. Giada Huber; Fr. Isabella Marut
Outlook: Butler has grown from 13 players in 2021 to more than 20 this spring.
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: NJ softball: 2025 Morris/Sussex team by team preview capsules
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