Nine 18u Gold players named to newsday's top 100
Huntington, NY – Newsday announced its annual list of the top 100 Long Island softball players for the 2024 season on Wednesday. The list included nine 18U Gold Players.
Josie Alfano (2025 – Mount Sinai, NY), Catcher
Alfano hit five home runs and eight doubles as a sophomore. The Stony Brook commit had a .528 average and slugged .847.
Alex Audia (2025 – Mount Sinai, NY), Pitcher/Infielder
Audia hit three home runs, slugged .589 and had a 1.129 OPS. The junior will be Mt. Sinai’s top pitcher this season.
Emily Lopez (2025 – Miller Place, NY) First Base
Lopez flashes a strong glove at first base. The junior hit .609 with a .653 OBP, scored 27 runs and drove in 23.
Kayla O’Boyle (2024 – Commack, NY) Pitcher
A Newsday All-Long Island first team selection, O’Boyle set a Commack record with 253 strikeouts. The Southern New Hampshire commit pitched to a 1.45 ERA and earned Suffolk Large School Pitcher of the Year honors.
Lauren O’Brien (2024 – Massapequa, NY) Outfielder
The Palm Beach Atlantic commit hit .371, had a .425 OBP, and slugged .567. The senior scored 31 runs, drove in 18 and stole 15 bases.
Julia Parise (2024 – East Meadow, NY) Pitcher
The Southern New Hampshire commit hit .459 with 19 RBIs and four home runs. Parise had a 1.61 ERA and struck out 175 over 138 innings and was named to Newsday’s All-Long Island first team.
Haley Trapani (2025 – Seaford, NY) Outfielder
The Newsday All-Island second team selection hit .440 with five home runs, 24 RBIs and 34 runs for the Nassau Class A champions, MacArthur.
Laney Vomero (2025 – Miller Place, NY) Shortstop
Vomero hit .535 with 23 RBIs, 30 runs and 12 extra-base hits as a freshman.
Ava Zicchinelli (2025 – Miller Place, NY) Pitcher/Outfielder
Zicchinelli pitched to a 1.46 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 164 strikeouts to earn Suffolk Small Schools Pitcher of the Year honors. The Newsday All-Long Island second-team selection batted .451 and scored 30 runs.
Team Beast 18U Gold opens the summer season at the 2024 Super 40 & Elite College Showcase, June 1-2 in Carteret, NJ.
March 28, 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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