Huntington, NY— After capturing back-to-back Island Fastpitch Summer League College Division championships, Beast 23U enters the summer with the same expectations that has defined the program: compete, develop, and chase another title. With a roster loaded with experienced collegiate talent from NCAA Division I, II, and III programs, Beast 23U will once again bring one of the most complete and competitive groups in the league.

The schedule opens on Tuesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. against Storm Academy at Rath Park Pistillo Field in Franklin Square, NY. From there, Beast 23U will head into a strong run of league matchups at Tanner Park Field 3 in Copiague, NY, beginning with Long Island Shockwaves on Tuesday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Beast will then face the Lady Nightmares on Tuesday, June 30 at 8 p.m., Long Island Rage Fastpitch on Tuesday, July 7 at 8 p.m., and the Lady Nightmares again on Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m.

The defending champions return to the field with a roster that reflects the depth and strength of Long Island softball. Beast 23U features players competing at high-level college programs in the east region:

#1 Riley McDonnell - Jr. / UTL (Melville, NY - SUNY Oneonta)
#3 Lauren O’Brien - Jr. / OF (Massapequa, NY - Palm Beach Atlantic University)
#7 Emily Balducci - Jr. / OF (Massapequa, NY - Holy Cross University)
#9 Laney Vomero - Fr. / INF (Miller Place, NY - Stony Brook University)
#10 Ava Zicchinelli - So. / P (Miller Place, NY - Molloy University)
#13 Kayla O’Boyle - Jr. / P (Commack, NY - Southern New Hampshire University)
#14 Amanda Audia - Sr. / INF/UTL (Mt. Sinai, NY - SUNY Geneseo)
#16 Kate Meyer - So. / INF (Sayville, NY - Adelphi University)
#17 Hailey Trapani - So. / OF (Seaford, NY - Wilmington University)
#18 Grace Heim - Sr. / INF (Kings Park, NY - Assumption University)
#19 Amanda Madigan Sr. / INF/OF (Holbrook, NY - Johnson & Wales University - Providence)
#21 Jackie Flannery Sr. / OF (Port Jefferson Station, NY - St. Joseph's University - Long Island)
#22 Alex Audia So. / INF (Mt. Sinai, NY - SUNY Cortland)
#24 Emily Wolfe Jr. / UTL (Bay Shore, NY - Adelphi University)
#25 Chloe Graham Sr. / INF (Rocky Point, NY - Mount Saint Mary College)
#27 Emily Lopez So. / INF (Miller Place, NY - Farmingdale State College)
#44 Sofie Nesturrick Jr. / C/INF (Baldwin, NY - Fordham University)

Returning to lead the program this summer is Head Coach John Forneiro (Northeastern University ’96), alongside Assistant Coach Leah Mele (LIU Post ’19) Together, they bring experience, leadership, and a championship mindset to this group. 

As two-time defending champions, Beast 23U will carry a target on its back, but this group is built for the challenge. With proven college talent, championship experience, and a competitive schedule ahead, anticipation is already building for another exciting summer for Beast collegiate softball.

The road to a three-peat begins June 16.

 
Make sure to check back for game results and updates on our Beast players at: www.beastsoftballny.com and @teambeastsoftball