18U Gold's Schweitzer Commits to Rowan University

Kaitlyn Tompkins, a high school athlete, announced her commitment to East Stroudsburg University while holding a bat.

18U gold's Schweitzer commits to rowan university

Huntington, NY - Kate Schweitzer, Team Beast 18U Gold/Commack High School (Commack, NY) has committed to NCAA Division III Rowan University, where she will play for Legendary NFCA Hall of Fame Head Coach, Kim Wilson. Coach Wilson, one of the winningest all-time coaches in NCAA Division III softball, enters her 30th season as Rowan’s head coach for the 2026 season. The NFCA Hall of Fame coach has led the Profs to ten New Jersey Athletic Conference titles and 21 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 6 NCAA National Championship Tournament appearances, including three consecutive trips to the finals site in 2023, 2024, and 2025. All of Kate's hard work has led her to an opportunity to play for Coach Wilson..

Director of Softball Operations and 18U Gold Head Coach, Jamie Apicella commented on Schweitzer's commitment announcement:

"Kate arrived at Team Beast in search of an environment where she would continue her development and thrive in a program with a positive culture that fit her skillset and allowed her to reach her ultimate goal of playing for an accomplished college program, such as Rowan University.

Kate's accomplishments at the High School speak for themselves. Kate was recently selected to Newsday's Long Island's Top 100 Softball Players. In 2025 her accomplishments are off the charts.

- NFCA All Region IX 2nd Team

- All-State 1st Team

- Newsday All Long Island 1st Team

- All County

- Suffolk County Class AAA Pitcher of the Year

- Suffolk County League 3 Pitcher of the Year

- Playoffs All Star

Kate is an elite pitcher at this level. She is the combination of a power pitcher with command over every pitch, including a devastating off speed pitch. Batter's just cannot formulate a plan off of her because you never know how she is going to attack the strike zone. Her ability to change planes and work east to west is superior to her peers. And just when the batter thinks she has timed her up she mixes in a deceptive change up. Kate is a true competitor, and her teammates play very confidently behind her because they know most of the contact, when put into play, will be weak contact. Kate continues to improve as she continues to work on her craft with some of the best mentors the game has to offer locally. In addition to her prowess in the circle, she has tremendous potential on the offensive side. Kate possess a simple, mechanically sound, repeatable swing. She has the ability to drive the ball gap-to-gap and is an offensive contributor for Commack HS and Team Beast Gold. If given the opportunity at collegiate level, she can offer contributions in the lineup as well as the circle. Kate's academic achievements in high school has also laid the foundation for continued success in the classroom. High level student who wants to major in Sports Communication and Media. Rowan University has a strong Media program and phenomenal student first environment. Congratulations to Kate and her family on this amazing accomplishment. We are so proud and happy for you and know you have a bright future ahead of you. We are excited to follow your career at Rowan University. Go Profs!!"

18U Gold will resume team training in May in advance of the 2026 summer season.

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March 27, 2026

Six 18U Gold Players Named to Newsday Top 100

March 19, 2026

Huntington, NY – Newsday announced its annual list of the top 100 Long Island softball players for the 2026 season on Thursday. The list included the following 18U Gold Players: Katie Burke (2026 - East Moriches, NY) 3B The Adelphi University commit batted .609 with five home runs, 37 RBIs and 35 runs and was a Newsday All-Long Island second team selection. Breya Kesler (2027 - Miller Place, NY) LF Kesler hit .324 with a .964 OPS, 27 RBIs, 20 runs and seven extra base-hits. Katherine Krayewski (2028 - Kings Park, NY) SS/2B Krayewski hit .494 with a .561 OBP and a 1.197 OPS. Laney Vomero (2026 – Miller Place, NY) SS The Stony Brook University commit had a 1.275 OPS, 22 RBIs, 19 runs and 12 doubles to earn All-Long Island second-team honors. Erin Wolfe (2026 – Bay Shore, NY) P/UTL The St. Anselm College commit hit .459 with a .527 OBP, .703 OPS and 11 stolen bases. Wolfe struck out 61 batters over 58 innings. Kate Schweitzer (2026 - Commack, NY) P Schweitzer, the Suffolk Large School Pitcher of the Year had 247 strikeouts, a 1.14 ERA, .106 batting average against and picked up 20 wins. She was named to Newsday’s All-Long Island first team. “Congratulations to Katie, Breya, Katherine, Laney, Kate, and Erin ,” said Director of Softball Operations and Player Development Jamie Apicella . "We wish them the best of luck with their prospective seasons.”

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Huntington, NY - Alyssa Muschenick, Team Beast 18U Gold/Islip High School (Islip, NY) has committed to Division III Purchase College , where she will play for Head Coach, Mark Sergio . Purchase College competes in the Skyline Conference . Director of Softball Operations and 18U Gold Head Coach, Jamie Apicella commented on Muschenick’s commitment announcement: "Alyssa joined Team Beast over a year ago with her goal of taking her talents to the college level. Alyssa brought to Team Beast great energy and the willingness to do anything asked of her. She is a second baseman by trade, but because she had some experience behind the plate, at Islip High School, she has helped out with depth at the catching position. A true-blue collar player with a team first attitude. Initially, Alyssa was rostered on our 16U Gold team but was quickly elevated to our 18U Gold roster. She's a very adaptable player that is always in fast twitch mode. Never gets cheated at the plate and is always in her feet. Great energy to be around and has the ability to lift the spirits of her teammates all the time. Enjoys playing the game and is always ready to compete. Versatile athlete that offers a lot to a college lineup. Contact hitter that is always on base. Very aggressive player on the defensive side of the ball as well. Has a high IQ and is a leader on her teams, demonstrating that her team comes before oneself. Between playing for Islip High School, arguably one of the most competitive high schools on Long Island in the sport of softball, and Team Beast 18U Gold, Alyssa will be ready to compete and make an immediate impact at Purchase College. Her development, love and passion for the game was guided by her former Head Coach at Islip High School, the late and legendary Dennis McSweeney. We know he would be very proud of Alyssa and her accomplishments. Alyssa is also an excellent student and is going to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice or Business at Purchase College, with her career goal working in law enforcement. Congratulations to Alyssa and her family on this outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud and happy for you and know you have a bright future ahead of you. We are excited to follow your career at Purchase College!! " Team Beast 18U Gold completed the fall season at the TNT Last Look Fall Showcase Classic last month. The team will begin winter training in early January 2026.