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2009 Season Outlook

The Monroe Community College softball team is looking to become the first team at MCC to win four consecutive national championships.  The Tribunes lose six starters from the 2008 squad, but a banner recruiting class has helped Monroe reload rather than rebuild.  A fall schedule featuring many four-year schools has head coach Robb DiGiacomo confident that this year's crop of freshmen will help MCC continue its dominance.

Pitching

The staff will be anchored by NFCA and NJCAA All-American Lindsey Grace (12-3, 1.45 ERA).  Grace will carry the load while freshmen Heather Kingsbury and Ashley Hall make the adjustment to college softball.  Alison Thomsen and Samantha Jones could see some time on the mound as well this spring.

Replacing NJCAA Player of the year Amanda Page will be tough, but sophomore Liz Dennis is up to the challenge. Dennis caught 20 games last year and also compiled a .414 batting average with 49 RBIs.  Freshmen Liz Milly, Kayla Steinkirchner, and Gabby Elsbree give the Tribunes plenty of depth.  All the catchers also have the ability to play other positions.

Infield

MCC loses two-time All-american shortstop Sam Rollins, but Amy Nowak is looking to pick up where Rollins left off.  Elsbree started for the Gold Medal-winning Empire State team and will see time at third base.  Stephanie Wagar makes the transition from centerfield to second base after hitting .464 with 40 runs batted in last year.  Sam Disinger will see time at first base, with infield depth being added by Brianne Raftis, Erika Mardo, and Lenee Gray.

Outfield

Thomsen and Jones return to the outfield after solid freshmen seasons.  Ileana Rodriguez, Amanda Prouty, and Hannah Myers added depth and flexibility to make the outfield very strong.

Outlook

When you are three-time defending national champions and have not lost a regional game in three years, everyone is out to beat you.  The Tribunes will once again play a demanding schedule, including a spring trip to Florida as well as a regular season featuring one of the toughest regions in the country.  The regular season always helps prepare Monroe for national competition, and the Tribunes have the talent to continue the lofty standards they have set.