The Colonials enter 2014 with a young, but extremely talented squad. Coach Stacey Schramm and Assistant Dan Sperl have killed it on the recruiting trail the past few years and 2014 is shaping up to be the year that they finally breakthrough. The Colonials have the experience and the talent to bring the program to the next level.
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| Meghan Rico |
Pitching: The strength for the Colonials will once again be in the circle. Courtney Martin and Meghan Rico both return after solid 2013 seasons. Martin went 14-13 with a 2.10 ERA and 170 SO in 193.2 IP and Rico went 13-10 with 3.06 ERA and 139 SO in 135 IP. Martin did an excellent job of keeping opposing hitters off balance, while Rico got the job done with power. Rico seems poised for a breakout season. George Washington has also added an extremely talented freshman pitcher in Paige Kovalsky. Kovalsky should see some key innings for the Colonials and should provide a different look in the circle. Martin, Rico, and Kovalsky are a terrific trio and have the potential to lead GW to an Atlantic 10 Championship and beyond.
Offense: George Washington returns Tori Valos and Carlee Gray on offense and they will once again be counted upon to lead the way at the plate. Valos hit .363 with 57 hits, 11 HR, 53 RBI, and 5 steals, while Gray hit .310 with 45 hits, 1 HR, and 28 RBI. The Colonials will need help from their extremely talented freshmen class to provide enough firepower to take this team to the next level. Megan Linn figures to start at second for George Washington and Jillian Galich, Marissa Mangini, and Bradleigh Breland also figure to play major roles for the Colonials.
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| Tori Valos |
Defense: Samantha Dos Santos is the Colonials' rock behind the plate and she is the conference's top blocker behind the plate. Dos Santos keeps just about everything in front of her, which a huge asset to her pitching staff. In the infield, Valos returns at shortstop and Gray is back at first and both are solid defenders. George Washington will also likely have three new outfielders in 2014.
Overall Prognosis: George Washington has the talent and experience to go far in 2014 and this team has the potential to contend for an Atlantic 10 title and at-large bid in 2014. The Colonials have an incredibly talented freshmen class, which will be the key to their success in 2014.
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