18U Gold’s Trapani Commits to Wilmington University
Huntington, NY – Hailey Trapani, (2025 – Seaford, NY) Team Beast 18U Gold outfielder and student-athlete at MacArthur High School has committed to back-to-back NCAA Division II East Regional Champion Wilmington University (New Castle, DE) to play for Coach Mike Shehorn and the Wildcats. Wilmington University is a softball program with a rich tradition of success, that has become a perennial power in the Central Collegiate Athletic Conference and a very competitive East Region. Wilmington won the East region in 2023 and 2024 and advanced Women’s Division II College World Series.
Director of Softball Operations and 18U Gold Head Coach,
Jamie Apicella commented on Trapani’s commitment announcement:
“Hailey is a Team Beast player who strives for perfection in every aspect of her game. Playing for strong softball programs at MacArthur High School and Team Beast 18U Gold over the years has prepared Hailey for the highest level of Division II softball. She’s a pure athlete that excels on both the defensive side and offensive side of the game. Hailey can track a ball in the outfield with the best. She is a center fielder by trade but can play all outfield positions. She runs extremely well with phenomenal arm strength from the outfield. Hailey can flat out hit. She exudes confidence in the batter’s box second to none. Great awareness of the strike zone and exit velocities consistently in the mid 70’s. Hits for power and average and beats you with her speed. She has tremendous instincts and confidence on the offensive side. Hailey had the ability to bat anywhere in the lineup. Her preparedness, work ethic and commitment to her craft has set her up for this tremendous opportunity. Hailey has a high energy personality that resonates with her teammates. She’s her toughest critic, which is what makes great players achieve at a high level. Hailey has achieved many pre and post season accolades over her high school career. Some of the accolades consist of 1st Team All County/All Long Island/All NY State over her High School career. We expect more of the same in her senior campaign. Hailey’s academic achievements in high school has laid the foundation for continued success in the classroom. She is a high-level student who is undecided of her career path at this point. Indicative of her personality, in wanting to make sure she pursues a career path that she will be passionate about. Congratulations to Hailey and her family on this outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud and happy for her and know she has a bright future ahead. We are excited to follow her career at Wilmington University.”
Team Beast 18U Gold continues the summer season during the independence week holiday at the
TNT Showcase, July 4-7 in Quakertown, PA.
