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UMass recruit Quianna Diaz-Patterson was named one of the 7 players to watch in Western Massachusetts

 Hit .508 with six home runs and a .791 slugging percentage. Has stolen 79 bases in 79 attempts during her two-year varsity career. Outstanding defensive shortstop who is headed for the University of Massachusetts.

Shannon Smith has not committed yet, but the 2013 grad mentions a couple A10 schools here

She's already taken unofficial visits to several schools, including Oregon, Delaware, Saint Joseph's and Fordham.

In Nj.com's softball preview Fordham recruit Kayla Lombardo was mentioned as a player to watch

The Fordham-bound shortstop hit .447 last season for the Morris County Tournament champion. She had 38 hits, scored 22 runs, had 21 RBI and also coaxed 21 walks.

Patch.com named Fordham recruit Sam Smith as a player to watch in 2011 and Samantha Laird (2012 Fordham verbal) was also mentioned

Smith has a scholarship Fordham University once the fall comes. Forman said simply that she's "astounding." She already has one home run for the Arrows this season.

 It starts behind the plate, and Laird has developed into a top-end talent, especially with her bat. After hitting the game-winning home run in East's opening game against Patchogue-Medford, the junior followed it up again the following game against Longwood with another deep bomb.

Charlotte recruit Lexi Betancourt has thrown a perfect game

West Johnston senior pitcher Lexi Betancourt worked a perfect game in the Wildcats' 6-0 softball victory over East Wake on Tuesday night. Betancourt struck out 17 Warriors on the night, didn't issue a walk (of course) and the West defense handled all four of its fielding opportunities perfectly.

Charlotte recruit Sam Slade was mentioned in a season preview

 The UNC-Charlotte commitment led the Cougars in batting average and homers in 2010.She and teammate McKenzie Randall were All-State selections in 2009, while Slade repeated in 2010.