Softball Announces 2024 Signing Class

Olivia Munoz

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
High School: Maryvale Preparatory
Travel Program: New Jersey Intensity

Position: OF

Athletic Honors:
3x IAAM A conference volleyball champion, 3 Time All Conference Softball Player

Quote from Coach Stelma:

"Olivia is a tremendous presence both in the outfield and at the plate.  She has the ability to hurt you a lot of different ways offensively with power, speed, and the ability to hit to all fields.  We are excited to get her to Chilltown and see what she can do.  Liv is the type of player that you know you want on your team right away, truly a great pickup for the program."

Erin Mackin

Hometown: Canton, CT
High School: Canton High School
Travel Program: CT Polar Crush

Position: INF

Academic Honors
High Honor roll + Junior academic award

Athletic Honors
2x all state -softball and field hockey 
3x all conference - softball and field hockey 

Quote from Coach Stelma

"Erin follows along in a line of extremely tough and motivated infielders.  She possesses the ability to play different positions and is a tremendous offensive player.  We expect her to come in and find a way in our lineup."

Elizabeth Mitchell

Hometown: Coventry, CT
High School: Coventry High School
Travel Program: Hit and Run Lady Nightmares

Position: P

Academic Honors:
7 Time Honor Roll Student

Athletic Honors:
2x All-State, 2x all Conference, State Champion

Quote from Coach Stelma

"Mitch is the type of player that isn't going to allow anything to get in the way of her success.  Her energy alone can change an entire game, she loves to win.  I have already seen her take her team to a State Championship.  She improves every time I see her and I don't see her stopping that trend anytime soon.  The kid knows how to win."

                                                                                                                                        Keiry Abreu                                                                                                                                                             

Hometown: Bronx, NY
High School: Monsignor Scanlan High School
Travel Program: Kaboom Softball

Position: INF

Academic Honors:
Cervantino Honor Society

Athletic Honors:
MVP, Slugger Award

Quote from Coach Stelma:

"Keiry is a hardworking and hard nosed kid. She shows the ability to get on base frequently and is a very heads up ballplayer.  She plays the corner INF very well and she possesses the potential to be a true power hitter.  Keiry brings a love of the game and has been part of my program, Kaboom Softball for the last year as well."

Zoey Nelson


Hometown: Londonderry NH
High School: Londonderry High School
Travel Program: NH Prospects

Position: C/SS

Academic Honors:
Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

Athletic Honors:
2nd team All State, Londonderry defensive player of the year

Quote from Coach Stelma

"Zoey is exactly what we look for at The Schak.  She is tough, she is a leader, she plays great defense and she is a northern player.  She can Catch and play Shortstop which is a huge asset up the middle.  We hope to see Zoey come in and learn to play both of these positions at this level and make a huge impact for our program."

Lauren Czerwinski

Hometown: Tolland, CT
High School: Tolland High School
Travel Program: CT Eliminators

Position: C/SS

Academic Honors:
Honor Roll Student, Scholar Athlete Award

Athletic Honors:
4 Year Varsity starter, 2 time All-Conference, 3 year captain

Quote from Coach Stelma:

"Lauren is a ballplayer from a family of ballplayers.  She too plays two vital positions and we look forward to having this strong knowledge and force up the middle.  She can Catch and play SS and enjoys every minute of being on a softball field.  We have high hopes for her and can't wait to get her here in Jersey City." 

Grace Muti

Hometown: Waterford, CT
High School: Marine Science Magnet High School
Travel Program: CT Charmers Senerchia

Position: 1B

Academic Honors:
2021 MSMHS Leadership Award in Spanish
2022 MSMHS Award for Academic Excellence in Mathematics 
2022-2023 Student Council
2023 Eastern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athlete
National Honor Society

Athletic Honors:
Waterford High School Softball Varsity Letter
2023 All Eastern Connecticut Conference First Team
The Day Newspaper's 2023 All Area Team
2023 CHSCA Class L All-State
2023 Waterford High School Softball Coach's Award
2024 Waterford High School Softball Captain

Quote from Coach Stelma:

"Grace is a player who comes to us from a very trusted program.  Her commitment to her own development and career have shown. She is going to be a huge part of the future of the program and we can't wait to get her to work as a Peacock."

Steph Bendzlowicz

Hometown: Warrington, PA
High School: Central Bucks South
Travel Program: PA Chaos

Position: Infield

Academic Honors:
National Honors Society, Distinguished and High Honors

Athletic Honors:
Sportsmanship Award

Quote from Coach Stelma:

"Steph looks to come in and round out our infield.  She can play any spot in the infield and is a big bat.  She committed early and we feel both sides really found a good fit.  We look forward to officially welcoming her to Peacock Nation."

Ava White

Hometown: Niagara Falls
High School: Niagara Falls High School
Travel Program: New York Diamond Girls

Position: Pitcher

Academic Honors:
2020-Present High Honors (95+ average)
4 time Scholar Athlete 

Athletic Awards:
2021 Varsity Softball Team Captain
2021 1st Team All League Softball
2021 1st Team All Area Softball
2022 Varsity Softball Team Captain 
2022 Super 7 Athlete of the Week
2022 1st Team All League Softball
2022 1st Team All Area Softball
2022 All New York State Softball 

Quote from Coach Stelma

"Ava is another tough cold weather player who we expect to come in and make an immediate impact.  She has the ability to lead a team from the circle.  She has great stuff and we can't wait to put her to work feeding our defense down at The Schak."

Brielle Coppola

Hometown: Wall, NJ
High School: Wall High School
Travel Program: NJ Ruthless

Position: Pitcher

Athletic Honors:
Varsity Softball

Quote from Coach Stelma

"Bri comes to us from a very competitive area in New Jersey softball!  She has great stuff and really should be able to make a strong impact on our pitching staff.  She has had a lot of success against top competition and we look forward to sending her out there and watch her compete."

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