News and notes

Jen Mineau is currently trying out for the US National team out in Chula Vista, CA. Best of luck to her as she is the lone representative from the Atlantic 10 and the Northeast

Former Dayton player Amanda Daly will be transferring to Western Illinois. The Leathernecks have a great softball tradition and Daly should be a welcome addition to the squad.

High school playoff action:
Charlotte recruit Chelsea Lisikatos and her Haldane team fell 2-0 in the Class C State Final in New York.

Fordham recruit Taylor Pirone and her Ursuline squad fell in the Class AA Section 1 Semifinals in New York 7-0.

Fordham recruit Kayla Lombardo and her Pequannock squad could not complete an undefeated season, as they fell 2-1 in the Group 2 state final in New Jersey.

Newsday writes about Brittany Julich's sister Paige and her impact on the King's Park softball team.

King Philip with George Washington recruit Meghan Rico and UMass recruits Anna Kelley and Olivia Godin advanced to the state title game in Massachusetts, where they will look to complete an undefeated season.

UMass recruit Bridget Lemire lost in her sectional final 3-2 in a 13 inning battle, which saw Shannon Smith a very talented 2013 pitcher outduel her.

UMass recruit Quianna Diaz-Patterson and her Amherst team will now face Milford and Shannon Smith and the winner will advance on to face King Philip on Saturday in the state final.

UMass recruit Mikayla Panko and her Benet Academy squad took 3rd at the Illinois state championships.