Four 18u gold players named to pre-season watch list
Huntington, NY – Team Beast 18U Gold’s Kayla O’Boyle, Hailey Trapani, Julia Parise, and Ava Zicchinelli were tabbed to the 2024 New York State High School Softball Pre-Season All State watch list on Wednesday.
Kayla O’Boyle (2024 – Commack, NY) Pitcher
O’Boyle’s 253 strikeouts broke her old school record of 214. She pitched to a 1.45 ERA and a .151 opponent batting average, earning Suffolk Large School Pitcher of the Year honors. The Southern New Hampshire University commit was a Newsday Top 100 and First Team All-Long Island in 2023.
Julia Parise (2024 – East Meadow, NY) Pitcher
Parise hit .459 with 19 RBIs and four home runs. She had a 1.61 ERA and struck out 175 over 138 innings for the top seed in the Nassau Class AA playoffs. She has also committed to Southern New Hampshire and was selected to Newsday’s All-Long Island Team in 2023.
Haley Trapani (2025 – Seaford, NY) Outfielder
Trapani hit .440 with five homeruns, 24 RBIs and 34 runs for MacArthur, the Nassau Class A champions. She was a Second Team All-Long Island selection as a sophomore.
Ava Zicchinelli (2025 – Miller Place, NY) Pitcher
The Suffolk Small Schools Pitcher of the Year posted a 1.46 ERA with 0.87 WHIP with 164 strikeouts. Zicchinelli batted .451 and scored 30 runs. She received Second Team All Long Island honors in 2023.
Team Beast 18U Gold opens the summer season at the 2024 Super 40 & Elite College Showcase, June 1-2 in Carteret, NJ.
March 8, 2024
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.”
18U premier's tompkins commits to east Stroudsburg university
18U Gold's burke commits to adelphi university
18U Gold's giordano commits to Molloy university
18U premier's nesturrick commits to queens college
18U premier's rumore commits to hunter college
18U Gold's frawley commits to Manhattanville university
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.
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