Season Outlook
Haverford softball is extremely excited about the 2008 season. The Fords played competitively with some of DIII’s top teams in 2007 and the team is eager to return to Conference playoffs in 2008.
Haverford will again look to junior Becky Garibotto to lead this year’s talented pitching staff. Garibotto has posted 11 victories, a program record, in both of her collegiate seasons. Her 1.59 ERA in 2007 was Haverford’s best ever single season pitching performance. Garibotto will share primary pitching responsibilities with classmate Samantha Fontinell and sophomore Cassandra Searls. Senior Julia Iodice and juniors Katherine Clark and Emily Orlansky will continue to contribute from the bullpen. Sophomore Charlotte Mezoff and several freshmen will share time behind the plate supporting the pitching staff.
Two-time All-Centennial selections junior Natalie Richman and seniors Allison Frank and Lindsey Sullivan return to anchor Haverford’s talented infield in 2008. Richman drove in 29 runs in 2007 to set a single season record at Haverford. Sullivan holds season and career records for doubles and career records in RBIs and home runs.
Second team All-Conference outfielders Cassandra Searls and Dana Irshay provide versatility crucial to Haverford’s success. Searls was among the team’s leaders in all offensive categories in 2007. She led the conference and set a new season record with six home runs. Batting a team high .387, Irshay led to team in both hits and stolen bases. Senior Nancy Anderson and a host of incoming freshmen will round out Haverford’s corps of outfield talent. Charlotte Mezoff will return as the team’s catcher.
With many returning talented players, Haverford has the experience, leadership, maturity, and ability to face tough competition and looks for another Conference title in 2008.