JERSEY CITY, NJ – Saint Peter's softball head coach
Chris Stelma has announced the signing of nine student-athletes to the team. The nine signees include Kristen Brennan, Brandi Feeney, Courtney Fraher, Bailey Hartman, Cara McNulty, Sam Miller, Taylor Rondon, Olyvia Smith, and Sophie Wilson.
"It is with great pleasure that I'd like to announce the signing of eight student-athletes from the graduating class of 2019 to start our signing period," said Stelma. "We look forward to getting them here in Jersey City and welcome them to Peacock Nation."
Kristen Brennan – P – Staten Island, NY – Moore Catholic
Academic Honors: 4.3 GPA in Scholars, President of Student Council, Vice President of National Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2017 and 2018 New York State CHSAA Champions, 2017 and 2018 All State Team, 2018 Team MVP
Club Organization: New York Panthers
Coach's comments about Brennan: "Kristen is another pitcher we are adding to create a deeper pitching staff. Kristen is a great addition who we hope can step in and make an immediate impact. Saint Peter's is in her blood as she joins her cousin, Alyssa Conanan, on campus who is a Saint Peter's Women's Soccer player."
Brandi Feeney – Utility – Cicero, NY – Cicero-North Syracuse
Academic Honors: 10
th Grade Female Physical Education Student of the Year, 11
th Grade Chamber of Commerce Female Physical Education Award, Honor Roll Student
Athletic Honors: 8-9
th Grade 2
nd Team All-League, 10
th Grade 1
st Team All-League, All Central New York, 11
th Grade League Player of the Year, All Central New York, Finalist for All Central New York Player of the Year
Club Organization: UNY Revolution Gold
Coach's comments about Feeny: "Brandi is a talented player who can provide us help on offense as well as being a versatile defender. She can play the corner infield spots as well as catch. We call her utility, but hope to settle her into a position that she can truly develop in and have a great impact on the team."
Courtney Fraher – 3B – Greenwich, CT – Greenwich
Academic Honors: High Honor Roll/Honor Roll, Presidential Gold Award
Athletic Honors: Section II Small School First Team, 2018 Section II Class C First Team, 2018 Wasaren League First Team, High School Most Valuable Player in 2018, High School Best Defensive Player 2016-2018
Club Organization: East Coast Impact Gold
Coach's comments about Fraher: "We are happy to add Courtney to our 2020 team. She is a strong, athletic kid who can play the corner infield."
Bailey Hartman – C/OF – Fair Lawn, NJ – Fair Lawn
Academic Honors: Spanish Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2016-2018 1
st Team All Big North Independence Conference, Varsity Basketball
Club Organization: Central Jersey Lightning
Coach's comments about Hartman: "We are excited to add Bailey to our 2020 roster. She is an extremely athletic player and she provides an edge on defense behind the plate with the way she's able to control the running game. She has spent time in the outfield in high school as well which adds even more versatility to our roster."
Cara McNulty – IF/OF – Middletown North, NJ – Middletown North
Academic Honors: National Honor Society, High Honor Roll
Athletic Honors: Rising Star, 2018 All Shore Conference Coaches 1
st Team Selection, Shore Conference All Sophomore Team, Shore Conference All Junior Team, State Sectional North Group 3 Champions
Travel Organization: Central Jersey Lightning
Coach's comments about McNulty: "Cara brings us both a nice bat as well as a person who can play multiple positions. She has played both infield and outfield in her high school career and adds some versatility to our roster for 2020."
Sam Miller – OF – Penetanguishene, Ontario – St. Theresa's
Academic Honors: Rotary Student of the Month, Honours Student
Athletic Honors: Basketball Team Captain two years, Volleyball Team Captain one year, Softball Team Captain one year
Club Organization: Toronto Fastpitch
Coach's comments about Miller: "We are hoping Sam will come in and be a nice middle of the order bat in our lineup. She is another strong athletic kid who hits for power. Being from up north, she should adjust well to our early spring schedule in the cold."
Taylor Rondon – P – Bronx, NY – Preston
Academic Honors: Presidential Scholarship Award, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Math Honor Society
Athletic Honors: Preston Softball 2016 Undefeated Bronx Westchester Championship
Travel Organization: Team Castle Futures
Coach's comments about Rondon: "Taylor is another power pitcher that we were able to add for next year. She is a tall powerful kid and we look forward to getting her in Jersey City."
Olyvia Smith – OF – Smyrna, DE – Smyrna
Academic Honors: National Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2
nd Team All-Conference, 2018 DE State Softball Champion
Club Organization: Delaware Cobras
Coach's comments about Smith: "We are excited for Olyvia's versatility and speed. We hope she will give us a great presence at the top of our lineup and be able to get on base for the big hitters in our lineup."
Sophie Wilson – P – Atlantic Highlands, NJ – Middletown North
Academic Honors: High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society
Athletic Honors: Senior Team Captain, Clutch Player Award, Year MVP
Club Organization: Firecrackers NJ
Coach's comments about Wilson: "Sophie is a promising young pitcher. She will continue to develop when she comes in and is a real nice addition to add depth and toughness to our pitching staff."
