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2008 Season Outlook

Coach Robb DiGiacomo and the MCC Tribunes know everyone in Division III will be arming themselves to knock off the two-time defending national champions.  To get ready for 2008, the Tribunes will travel west to play a very tough schedule in Tucson, Ariz. against a host of NAIA schools.  The week will conclude at the Central Arizona Tournament, which includes teams with a total of 21 national titles.

Upon returning, MCC will then travel to Maryland to play in the Hagerstown Tournament.  This early season schedule should make the team ready to play in one of the toughest regions in the country.

"I believe to be the best you must always play the best," said DiGiacomo.  "This is why we play the toughest schedule in the country."

Pitching

Sophomores Jackie Dean (25-2 record, NJCAA/NFCA All-American) and Emily Burgess (18-0) return to set the pace for an outstanding freshman class of pitchers. Chelsey Cary (Pembroke) and Lindsey Grace (Honeoye) were both all-state performers and Laura Bauerlein (Penfield) will help give MCC its most depth in DiGiacomo's nine years.

Sophomore Amanda Page (NJCAA/NFCA All-American) and freshman Liz Dennis (Canastota) will handle most of the catching duties.  Page has already signed to play with the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in 2009, while Dennis should be an impact player.

Infield

The infield will be anchored by sophomore SS Samantha Rollins (NJCAA/NFCA All-American), sophomore 2B Kira Wagar, and sophomore 3B Mary Jayne. Sophomore Jessica French could see time at first, along with Page and Dennis.

Outfield

The outfield will be very young and very fast.  Stefanie Wagar (Greece Arcadia), Samantha Jones (Addison), Chelsey Cary, Kelly Maloney (Honeoye), Megan Kerr (Hornell), Brianne Raftis (Auburn), Alison Thomsen (Fairport), and Marlene Miele (Vestal) will provide flexibility between the infield and outfield.

Offense

Lost of runs and power have left from the 2007 team, but MCC has some major guns returning.  Rollins (.477, 103 RBIs), Page (.473, 4 HR, 60 RBI), Kira Wagar (.487, 39 RBI), and Jayne (.404, 26 RBI) will all provide plenty of pop for the Tribunes in 2008.