Softball

Last year, the women’s softball team’s season came to an end in a hard defeat against Wesleyan in NESCAC play-offs. Their record was 18-12, with seven of those wins against NESCAC teams. They are optimistic about the year ahead and are determined to have a great season. The team has a very strong roster this year, with only two graduating seniors and many returning players.
These upperclassmen will be instrumental in giving the team a solid foundation. Captain Megan Margel ’11 is enthusiastic about it.
“This year we have a very experienced team and strong group of freshmen … We have a lot of talent and potential,” Margel said.  The team also took on some talented freshmen. Captain Geena Constantin ’11 is excited about the newcomers.
“Our freshman class has fit right in with the rest of the group, and will be a great addition to the team,” said Constantin. “We’ll be heading down to Florida in a few weeks for spring training, and that will be the true test of our skills as a unit.”
Co-captain Margel sees the strength of the team as vital to their success this year.
“This year we have a very [strong team] to help us build on last season towards our goal to win NESCACs,” Margel said.
The Panther women will be in Clermont, Florida over spring break where they will see their first few games against McHenry County, Manchester, Tufts, Oberlin, Cornell and Franklin. Constantin believes that the loss to Wesleyan last year made the team stronger, more determined and dedicated to reaching their goal of becoming NESCAC champions this season.
“We’ve all put in a lot of work preparing for this season,” she said, “and I think our confidence and dedication will really get us far this year.”