Worcester State beats up on Fisher Baseball

Story courtesy of Worcester State College

Worcester, MA - Junior Paul Rodriguez (San Antonio, TX) went 3-for-3 with four runs and four RBIs to help propel Worcester State to a 21-1 triumph this evening over Fisher College in non league baseball action this evening at Assumption College. With the win the Lancers improve to 26-8-1 while the Falcons slip to 22-20.

All but one of the starting nine notched a hit as the Lancers hammered 18 hits.

Senior TJ Magnell (Leominster, MA), junior Corey McDonald (Hudson, MA), sophomore Tyler McElman (Marlboro, MA) and freshman Chris Creen (Worcester, MA/St. John’s) all recorded a pair of base knocks while Creen drove in four, McDonald crossed the plate four times and Creen along with Magnell finished with three runs apiece.

Third-year Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) propelled Fisher as he went 2-for-4. The Falcons were held to just six hits for the entire game.

Sophomore Phil Recco (Concord, MA) hurled six shutout innings as he improved his season mark to 3-0. Recco fanned seven and yielded three hits while he walked one batter.

Worcester State went up 1-0 early on in the contest as Magnell reached on a leadoff bunt single before he moved to second on a throwing error by the shortstop as the defense failed to catch him stealing second. Magnell went to third on a ground out and he scored on an infield single by McDonald.

The Lancers then broke the game wide open as they batted around in the second. The eight-run frame was highlighted by a grand slam to right field by Creen and a two-run double by Rodriguez. The dinger was Creen’s fourth of the season.

The Blue and Gold would score four more in the third, five in the fourth and a trio of runs in the sixth. Freshman Shawn Trombley(Leominster, MA) and sophomore Ben Mullin (Burlington, MA) had the big hits as Trombley belted a two-run double in the fifth and Mullin tacked on a triple in the sixth that manufactured two runs.

Creen, McDonald and sophomore Devin Bussiere (S. Dennis, MA) pitched well in relief of Recco as they combined to allow three hits and one run. The trio struck out four and issued one walk.

Fisher scored their lone run off of Creen in the top of the seventh as Nunez led off the frame with a double. Nunez advanced to third on a ground out and then scored on a plated infield hit by freshman Denon Rushing (Palmdale, CA).

First-year Casey Reed (Ossipee, NH) only went 1 2/3 innings as he battled control issues. Reed came into tonight’s contest walking only six in 26 innings, but he walked four and gave up eight runs (seven earned) off of four hits while he struck out one batter. Reed is now 3-2 on the year.

After Reed departed seven more Falcons would be summoned out the bullpen. It wasn’t until junior Kevin Michael (Ipswich, MA) strung together 1 2/3 innings that he would team with senior Samuel Luciano (Union City, NJ) and classmate Rob Mondello (Haverhill, MA) to pitch 3 2/3 shutout innings.

The Falcon pen combined for four walks while they also recorded 10 punch outs.

Magnell along with classmates Ryan LaPrade (Leominster, MA), Kevin Hayes (Medford, MA), Nick Caparell (N. Attleboro, MA), Joey Lucier (Brockton, MA) and Mike Borowiec (Spencer, MA) were honored in a brief pregame ceremony for their contributions as seniors to the Worcester State baseball team.

The Blue and Gold will close out their conference schedule with a key MASCAC matchup against Bridgewater State on Saturday as they come back to Assumption for a 12 PM doubleheader. In earlier conference action, BSC split with Mass Maritime and Westfield State swept MCLA. The Owls (10-2 MASCAC) are now in first followed by Framingham State (9-3) while WSC and the Bears are tied for third at 8-4.

The top-seeded Fisher College opens up the double-elimination Sunrise Tournament at Frasier Field in Lynn on Friday when they entertain Vermont Tech at 12:30.

Freshman sensation 'paddles' his way to victory

Boston, MA - It has been a long road for freshman Sebastiano Petruzzelli. Growing up in his hometown of Saugus, MA, "Yano" would practice playing ping-pong on his makeshift table in his basement.

"I had a table growing up," said Petruzzelli after the win. "I remember that I had to put the table on top of a couple of banana boxes so I could play."

All of that hard work has finally paid off. A member of the Fisher College Baseball team, Yano took his swing from the plate and used it on the table. In the second annual Ping-Pong Tournament held by the wonderful resident assistants Joe Aniki and Hilary Ritter. Petruzzelli edged out last year's champion sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) by a final of 21-16.

"I never imagined winning this tournament. It's definitely a great feeling. Gary battled hard. He really did, but in the end... the best man won." exclaimed Petruzzelli when reached by phone.

Along with the bragging rights that he holds over the field of 16, Petruzzelli received a $60 gift card to Best Buy. Hopefully, Petruzzelli can trade that card for a quartet of legs for his table back home.

"It'd be nice to do that eventually, but for now those banana boxes are doing the job of a champion, like me!"




Fisher Baseball Game at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

For all you Fisher Falcon Baseball fans, today's game that was supposed to be played at 4 pm on the MIT campus has been postponed. The game will be made up on Monday, May 3, 2010. The reason for the postponement was due to the surface of the playing field. It was not suitable for play after the past couple days of rain.

Fisher will travel to Worcester State College tomorrow to play a non-conference match up. Game time is set for 4 pm and the game will be played on the campus of Assumption College.

As always, check here for updates on your Fisher College Falcons!

Fisher beats Hesser College but not the Rain

Timmermeyer (above) received his first victory of the season

Bedford, NH - The Fisher College baseball team scored two runs in the top of the first as they beat Hesser College by a final of 4-0. The game was played inside of Merchantsauto.com Stadium, the home of the New Hampshire FisherCats (Double A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays). The game was called in the top half of the sixth inning with Fisher ahead 8-0. Since it was called due to weather, the score is reverted back to the end of the fifth.

Junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) knocked in the eventual game winning run as he singled down the right field line that plated sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) and senior Zack Thompson (Salem, MA). The Falcons (22-19/11-1) would also score a single in the second and fourth innings. In the second, Lunetta singled to right which allowed freshman Jose Paulino (Lawrence, MA) to score the third Fisher run. Paulino would cross the plate again in the fourth when junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) hit a single to right-center field.

That would all the scoring Fisher needed as five pitchers combined for a shutout. Junior Mark Dorso (Waterbury, CT) started on the mound and pitched 2.0 hitless innings while striking out two. Sophomore Austin Brodie (Haverhill, MA) also struck out two batters in his inning of work. Senior Zack Timmermeyer (Lewiston, ME) was awarded the victory, his first of the season, as he recorded the last out in the fifth.

Fisher will travel across the Charles River as they will play at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Game time is set for 4 pm with junior Kevin Michael (Ipswich, MA) on the mound.

Baseball remians unbeaten in Conference Play

Game One: Fisher College 5, Vermont Technical 0

Luciano (above) struck out five in the game one win

Randolph Center, VT - Senior Sammy Luciano (Union City, NJ) tossed 4.0 shut out innings as the Fisher Falcons took game one by a final of 5-0.

Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) knocked in a run on his 1-for-4 day while also scoring a run to lead the Falcons (19-18/9-0) to victory. Also collecting hits for Fisher was sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) and freshman Dave Ferreira (Saugus, MA).

Sophomore Austin Brodie (Haverhill, MA) threw two innings of relief. Both senior Zack Timmermeyer (Lewiston, ME) and freshman Matt Foster (Peterborough, NH) combined to pitch a scoreless seventh to preserve the shut out.

Game Two: Fisher College 11, Vermont Technical College 0

Oakes (above) led the offensive attack for Fisher

Randolph Center, VT - A whole new line-up produced better results as Fisher beat Vermont Technical College in game two easily, 11-0.

Senior Rob Mondello (Haverhill, MA) earned his first victory of the season as he tossed a complete game shut out. He allowed the Green Knights just one hit, a Jeff Savage single in the first inning. Mondello also got four VTC hitters to go down by way of the K in his 66 pitch effort.

The story of the day belongs to freshman Jesse Oakes (Piermont, NH). Playing in front of family and friends, Oakes knocked in three runs and scored three runs in his first collegiate start. He finished the game 2-for-3 and is now hitting an impressive .800 on the season (4-for-5).

However Oakes was not the only freshman to do damage in game two. Sammy Aljeandro (East Hartford, CT) had a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate. He was out done by Sebastiano Petruzzelli (Saugus, MA). "Yano" had a solid three hit game as he was 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Other freshman collecting hits in the game were Dave Ferreira (Saugus, MA), Bobby Ellard (Medfield, MA) and Steven Clark (Haverhill, MA).

The Falcons will finish this seven game road trip tomorrow (Sunday 4/25) afternoon when the take on Vermont Tech in a Sunrise Conference double-header. Game one starts at 12 pm with Senior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) on the mound for Fisher. He will be opposed by VTC senior Jeff Savage.

FIsher earns a split at Maine-Farmington

Game One: Fisher College 10, Maine-Farmington 7

Clark (above) had the game winning hit for Fisher

Farmington, ME – Freshman Steven Clark’s (Haverhill, MA) RBI single lifted Fisher past Maine-Farmington in game one, 10-7 in extra innings.

Trailing 7-4 in the top the seventh, Maine-Farmington (4-20) got two quick outs and was in position to win. Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) got the rally started as he reached base on a walk. Junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) laced a single to right to bring the tying run to the plate in senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ). Pena hit a ground ball towards third. It took a Fisher bounce and went off the third basemen’s chest. With the bases loaded, a pass ball allowed Rodriguez to cross the plate. Up stepped junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) with two runners in scoring position. He promptly laced a 1-1 offering into the right center gap for the game-tying 2 RBI double.

Seniors Sammy Luciano (Union City, NJ) and Zack Thompson (Salem, MA) came on in relief and held the Beaver offense scoreless the rest of the game.

In the top half of the ninth, Rodriguez placed a bunt perfectly down the third base line for a base hit. He then proceed to steal second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. After a walk was issued to Pena, Clark delivered with a base hit past the diving third baseman to bring home Rodriguez. Fisher (18-17/8-0) would score two more runs in the inning to secure the victory.

Thompson, who pitched 2.0 innings of relief and struck out three, got credit for the win. He now has 16 career victories which places him tied for second on the all time list with Jarlin Gomez '09. The career leader is Kyle VanOfferan '07 who has 17 wins.

Game Two: Maine-Farmington 5, Fisher College 2

Nunez (above) had two hits, including a HR, in the loss

Farmington, ME - A two-run home run by junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) was all that Fisher could manage as Maine-Farmington took game two, 5-2.

Senior Zack Thomspon (Salem, MA) was the starting pitcher for the Falcons (18-18/8-0). He pitched 4.0 innings while allowing Maine-Farmington (5-20) to score five runs on six hits. Thompson did strike out five in game two, giving him a total of eight strikeouts on the day. Junior Patrick Talbot (Madison, CT) tossed the final two innings. He did not allow a hit or a run and struck out two.

Nunez finished the day 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Both sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) and freshman Sebastiano Petruzzelli (Saugus, MA) recorded a hit each to account for all of the Fisher offense.

A Look Ahead!

The road trip continues as the Falcons head to Randolph Center, Vermont where they will take on Sunrise Conference rival Vermont Technical College in a four game set. Saturday's double-header is scheduled to start at 12 pm on the campus of VTC.

Fisher is currently 8-0 in Sunrise Conference play while Vermont Technical College checks in with a 1-3 record. Fisher has won 18 of 19 against the Green Knights. The only loss came back on April 19, 2008. The Falcons dropped game one of the double-header, 8-2 in their initial visit to the VTC campus.

Fisher returns the favor on Fitchburg State

Shanahan (above) struck out 9 in 6 innings of work tonight

Lynn, MA - With revenge on their mind, the Fisher College Falcons came ready to play as they beat Fitchburg State College tonight by a score of 13-3 in front of about 100 people at Fraser Field. In the first meeting between the two clubs this season, Fitchburg State used a five run eighth as they won 11-5 back on April 6th.

Senior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) earned his third victory of the season as he pitched six innings, allowing three runs on three hits. He also recorded nine strikeouts; that increases his team leading season total to 49 in 31.1 innings pitched.

Down 2-1 heading into the bottom of the third, junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) started the offensive outburst as he hit a towering solo Home Run to right off of Fitchburg State starter Cory Dononvan. It was Rodriguez's fifth home run of the 2010 season and it tied the score at 2. With runners on at second and third, a wild pitch allowed senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) to score to make it 3-2. Junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) crossed the plate on senior Zack Thompson's (Salem, MA) RBI fielder's choice. Fisher would score two more runs on RBI singles by junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) and senior Juan Eusebio (Union City, NJ).

Fisher would score again in the fifth when sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) singled home freshman Dave Ferreira (Saugus, MA) to make the score 7-3.

The Fisher Falcon offense was not done as they score five more times in the seventh inning. The scoring was highlighted by Eusebio's two RBI single to left.

On the game, Ferreira went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and Rodriguez added three hits of his own as he was 3-for-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored. Also collecting three hits for Fisher was Eusebio. He went 3-for-5 with three RBIs.

With the win, Fisher improves to 17-16 on the season including an 8-0 mark in Sunrise Conference play. They will travel to Wenham, MA on Thursday to take on Gordon College before heading to Farmington, ME on Friday and then to Randolph Center, VT for the weekend.

Friday's double-header will be against Fisher College Head Coach Scott Dulin's Alma Mata, the University of Maine at Farmington. The weekend set is on the campus of Sunrise Conference rival, Vermont Technical College.

Softball takes two from Bay Path

Story courtesy of NECC Athletics

Debbie Fuller led the Lady Falcons to two wins

LONGMEADOW, Mass.-The Wildcats of Bay Path were unable to take down the
Falcons of Fisher College today in softball action falling 11-3 in the
opener and 9-3 in the nightcap. The Wildcat trio of senior centerfielder
Sarah Gates (Crown Point, Ind.), senior infielder Sam Gunseth (Swanzey,
N.H.) and freshman shortstop Sarah Safron (Southhampton, Mass.) all notched
multiple hits on the day. Gates batted .667 (2-for-3) adding three runs and
one RBI. Safron and Gunseth each tallied a .600 (3-for-5) batting average;
Safron had three RBI and Gunseth scored two runs.

In game one, Fisher managed to shut-down Bay Path early closing the game in
the fifth due to the mercy run rule. Bay Path struck first with Gates
plating Gunseth on double shot to left field. Safron would continue the
rally singling up the middle to bring Gates home.

Fisher would reply with two runs of their own in the top of the second.
Senior catcher Jackie Streeter (Westminster, Mass.) led off singling to
right field. Streeter would score the run on a fielder's choice beating out
the tag at home plate. Sophomore infielder knotted the game 2-2 after
scoring when sophomore catcher Kellie Lastowski (Turners Falls, Mass.) threw
out sophomore Courtney Gollotto (Johnston, RI)attempting to steal second
base.

The Falcons would erupt in the top of the fourth notching nine runs.
Streeter again started the rally doubling to left field. She would score off
sophomore infielder Debbie Fuller (Hampton, N.H.) single up the middle.
Streeter would finish 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI, while Fuller also
went 3-for-3 with two runs and three RBI.

Bay Path unfortunately finished the scoring with only one run. Gates score
the final run off a triple shot by junior utility player Katie Begin (Weare,
N.H.).

Senior hurler Jess Nizinski (West Springfield, Mass.) suffered the loss
giving up 11 runs on 12 hits. Nizinski (7-9) struck-out two and walked two
for her 28 batters faced.

Sophomore pitcher Brittany Calderon (Rockland, Mass.) earned the win with
two walks and three batters fanned. Calderon (5-9) gave up three runs on
three hits for her five innings of work.

Bay Path suffered a tough loss in the bottom of the second when freshman
pitcher Ashley Provost (Ludlow, Mass.) suffered a game ending injury after
getting beamed in the arm off a throw down to first by Fisher's Streeter.
Prior to that Provost had held the Falcons scoreless fanning six batters and
allowing only one hit.

Nizinski stepped back in to hurl another inning after retiring due to the
rain. Lastowski suffered the loss allowing six runs on only four hits. She
walked six and struck-out one.

Fisher's closer freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, Maine) is now 7-12 on the
season. She gave up three runs on seven hits. She struck-out ten and walked
six batters.

Two Falcons notched multiple hits including Fuller and Calderon each with
two hits. Two Wildcats notched multiple hits as well. Gunseth went 3-for-4
with one run. Safron went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Junior infielder Jessica Priestly (Middleboro, Mass.) was the only other
Wildcat to notch a hit.

Fisher is now 12-22 overall, while Bay Path is 13-15 on the season. Bay Path
will be back in action tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. hosting NECC rival Becker
College.

GAME ONE:


Fisher 11, Bay Path 3 (04/16/10 at Longmeadow, Mass.) (Game 1)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fisher.............. 020 90 - 11 12 0 (11-22)
Bay Path............ 200 10 - 3 3 1 (13-14)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Pitchers: Fisher - Brittany Calderon and Jackie Streeter. Bay Path - Jess
Nizinski and
Kellie Lastowski.
Win-Brittany Calderon(5-9) Loss-Jess Nizinski(7-9) T-1:00 A-47
Weather: Chilly, Damp, 58 degrees
Game: BPS27

GAME TWO:

Fisher 9, Bay Path 3 (04/16/10 at Longmeadow, Mass.) (Game 2)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fisher.............. 003 060 0 - 9 6 2 (12-22)
Bay Path............ 200 000 1 - 3 7 2 (13-15)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Pitchers: Fisher - Mika Wilson and Jackie Streeter. Bay Path - Ashley
Provost;
Jess Nizinski(3); Kellie Lastowski(4) and Emily Evans.
Win-Mika Wilson(7-12) Loss-Kellie Lastowski(0-1) T-1:00 A-33
Weather: Chilly, Damp, Windy 55 degrees
Game: BPS28

Fisher Baseball falls twice against Framingham State

Lynn, MA - The Fisher College Baseball team dropped both games of their double-header this afternoon against visiting Framingham State College, 10-2 and 10-9.

Game One: Framingham State College 10, Fisher College 2

Jose Rodriguez (above) belted a solo home run in the loss

Senior Sammy Luciano (Union City, NJ) gave up six runs in 5.1 innings as Framingham State took game one from Fisher College, 10-2.

Luciano allowed the visiting Rams (11-11) to scored six runs on ten hits while striking out six. Juniors Pat Talbot (Madison, CT) and Mark Dorso (Waterbury, CT) pitched an inning each to close out the game. Both relievers allowed two runs each in their respective innings of work.

Junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) and freshman Dave Ferriera (Saugus, MA) both hit solo home runs to account for all of the scoring for the Falcons (16-15/8-0). Union City, NJ seniors Edwin Pena and Juan Eusebio each had two hits - Pena 2-for-4 and Eusebio 2-for-3. Sophomore lead off man Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) also went 2-for-4 with a double.

Game Two: Framingham State College 10, Fisher College 9

Edwin Pena (above) had four hits in game two

After senior Rob Mondello (Haverhill, MA) allowed eight runs in 2.1 innings pitched, the Fisher offense mounted a comeback which fell just short as they lost game two, 10-9.

Senior Zack Thompson (Salem, MA) took over for Mondello and pitched a gem in relief. He tossed 4.2 innings, limiting the Framingham State (12-11) offense to just two runs on two hits while striking out a season high nine batters.

At the dish, senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) proved why he is one of the best catchers in the area. He went 4-for-5 in game two including a solo home run and a clutch two-run double in the sixth. Pena also threw out a Framingham State base runner in the first by about 15 feet.

Also providing much of the offense were junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) who belted two doubles as he went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) had himself a 3-for-5 game and junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) also contributed with a 2-for-4 game with two runs scored.

Fisher had the opportunity to tie the game in the seventh. Rodriguez reached base on a walk and advanced to second on Pena's base hit. With two outs, junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) grounded out to the short stop to end the game.

Fisher Baseball, now 16-16 on the season, will have three days to forget about the tough loss as their next game will be on Saturday, April 17, 2010 when they host Briarcliffe College. The non-conference double header will take place at Fraser Field in Lynn, Massachusetts. Game time is scheduled for 2 pm.

Baseball takes two from UMPI while Softball loses two to UMPI

In Sunrise Conference action today, the Fisher College Baseball team continues their dominance as they beat the University of Maine-Presque Isle, 17-4 in game one and 8-2 in game two. Fisher College Softball lost two heart breakers to the Lady Owls, 3-0 and 3-2.

Baseball

Game One: Fisher College 17, University of Maine-Presque Isle 4

Gary Lunetta (above) went 3-for-3 in game one

Lynn, MA - Junior Kevin Michael (Ipswich, MA) threw a complete game and thirteen different Falcons recorded hits as they rolled to a 17-4 win over the visiting Owls of the University of Maine-Presque Isle.

The Owls could only manage four runs on ten hits against Michael (2-1), who also struck out a career high ten batters.

Fisher scored runs in every inning except the fourth. Leadoff hitter sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) had a perfect day in game one as he went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI's. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) added two RBI's on his 2-for-5 day. Freshman Alex Orsini (Loudon, NH) recorded his first collegiate hit as he went 1-for-4 in his first start behind the plate.

The 17 runs matched the season high for runs scored in 2010. Fisher Baseball scored 17 runs in a 17-1 win at Siena Heights University back on March 27.


Game Two: Fisher College 8, University of Maine-Presque Isle 2

Joe Aniki (above) got the win in game two

Lynn, MA - Sophomore Joe Aniki (Thomaston, CT) recorded his first collegiate win as the Falcons took game two from University of Maine-Presque Isle, 8-2.

Freshman Brian Meikle (North Andover, MA) was the starting pitcher as the Falcons went with a staff day in game two. Aniki came in for senior Zack Timmermeyer (Lewiston, ME) who pitched 0.2 innings in the fourth and allowed two Owls to scored (both unearned). Aniki then got the UMPI hitter to pop-out to junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) to end the inning with two runners on. Freshman Raidel Vela (Tampa, FL) pitched a one-two-three seventh to close out the victory.

Junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) led the offense as he went 2-for-3 with two RBI's. Freshman Denon Rushing (Palmdale, CA) also knocked in a couple runs on his 2 RBI triple (1-for-2). Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. The freshmen from Saugus, Dave Ferriera and Sebastiano Petruzzelli, combined to go 4-for-8 with two runs scored and two RBI's.

Fisher will enjoy a day off tomorrow (4/12) and prepare to take on Framingham State College on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Game one is scheduled to start at 3pm and it will be played at Breed Field in Lynn, MA. For directions to Breed Field, click on the directions link on the Fisher College Softball site.

Game Notes: Junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury,MA), the Sunrise Conference Player of the Week, extended his hitting streak to six games as he went 1-for-1 in game one and 1-for-2 in game two. Both senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) and Jose Rodriguez have played in all 30 games this season.

Softball

Game One: University of Maine-Presque Isle 3, Fisher College 0

Calderon (above) had two hits in game one

Lynn, MA - The visiting Lady Owls from the University of Maine-Presque Isle responded from their 20-4 loss yesterday with a shutout of the Lady Falcons in game one of today's double-header.

Freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) tossed seven innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out eight. Wilson falls to 6-11 on the season.

At the dish, sophomore Brittany Calderon (Rockland, MA) led the team as she was 2-for-4. Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) extended her current hitting streak to nine games with her single in the first. She finished the game, 1-for-2 with a walk. Also collecting hits for the Lady Falcons were junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA), who went 1-for-3, classmate Jessica Augusta (Lawrence, MA), who was 1-for-4 out of the leadoff spot.

With the loss, the Lady Falcons fall to 10-21 on the season and now have a 4-3 mark in Sunrise Conference play.

Game Two: University of Maine-Presque Isle 3, Fisher College 2

Gollotto (above) had two RBI's in game two

Lynn, MA - The comeback bid fell short as the University of Maine-Presque Isle Lady Owls escaped game two with a 3-2 win.

After allowing UMPI three runs in the first two innings, freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) shut them out the rest of the way. She pitched 7.0 innings, giving up just three runs on five hits while striking out four.

In the bottom of the seventh and one away, senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) and junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) reached base with back-to-back infield hits. After a ground out to the third baseman, sophomore Courtney Gollotto (Johnston, RI) stepped up with two outs. She promptly hit the ball into the right-center gap that scored both Streeter and Davis. However that as close as the Lady Falcons would get as the next batter struck out to end the game.

Streeter and Davis eached finished the game going 1-for-3 with a run scored. Gollotto made her only hits count as she was 1-for-3 with two RBI's. Junior Michelle Oliveiro (Everett, MA) went 1-for-3 to account for all of the Fisher offense.

The Softball team will return to action on Friday afternoon when they travel out to Longmeadow, MA and take on Bay Path College. The double-header is scheduled to start at 3 pm.

Baseball sweeps, Softball splits with UMPI

Lynn, MA - The Fisher College Baseball team remains unbeaten in Sunrise Conference action as they beat the visiting University of Maine at Presque Isle twice. Softball dropped game one versus UMPI, 9-3, before an offensive explosion in game two sealed the win, 20-4.

Baseball

Game One: Fisher College 11, University of Maine-Presque Isle 1

Casey Reed fired 6.0 innings in Game One today

Lynn, MA - Freshman Casey Reed (Ossipee, NH) continues to shine as he held the UMPI offense to just one unearned run on five hits as Fisher College won 11-1. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing an unearned run on five hits while striking out just two.

Reed, now 3-1 on the season, has won all three of his starts this season. His 17 inning scoreless streak was snapped in the sixth when UMPI scored on an error by the Fisher shortstop. Reed has also lowered his ERA from 3.57 to 2.66 in his first collegiate season.

The boys from Union City, NJ proved much of the Fisher offense as seniors Edwin Pena and Juan Eusebio combined to go 5-for-9 with four RBIs (Pena was 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and Eusebio went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI). Juniors Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) and Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) added a RBI hits for the Falcons in game one.

Game Two: Fisher College 8, University of Maine-Presque Isle 2

Lynn, MA - Senior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) struck out eight batters as the Falcons took game two of the double-header from UMPI, 8-2.

Shanahan, who topped out at 90 MPH today, pitched 5.0 innings and allowed UMPI to scored just two runs (one unearned) on five hits. Both senior Sammy Luciano (Union City, NJ) and freshman Matt Foster (Peterborough, NH) pitched a scoreless inning in relief of Shanahan.

Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) remains "en fuego" as he was 3-for-3 in game two with three RBI's. Pena was not the only Falcon to be perfect at the plate in game two as freshman Sebastiano Petruzzelli (Saugus, MA) was 2-for-2 with two RBI's.

Fisher will return to action tomorrow when they take on the University of Maine-Presque Isle in a 12pm double-header. The game will be played at Fraser Field in Lynn, MA.

Softball

Game One: University of Maine-Presque Isle 9, Fisher College 3

Lynn, MA - The visiting Lady Owls stole game one from Fisher as they scored six runs in the fourth inning on their way to a 9-3 win.

For the Lady Falcons, junior Michelle Oliveiro (Everett, MA) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) collected a couple hits as she was 2-for-3 in the game one loss.

Sophomore Brittany Calderon (Rockland, MA) pitched 7.0 innings, giving up nine runs (four earned) on ten hits while striking out three.

Game Two: Fisher College 20, University of Maine-Presque Isle 4

Lynn, MA - Eight different Lady Falcons recorded hits in the 20 run explosion in game two as they won easily, 20-4 over UMPI.

Junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) went 3-for-3 at the dish with three RBI's. Along with Davis, both freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) and junior Jessica Augusta (Lawrence, MA) had three RBI's in the game. Wilson was 1-for-2 with a run scored and Augusta went 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored. Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) had a solid 2-for-3 showing in the game as did sophomore Debbie Fuller (Hampton, NH). Fuller knocked in a run while scoring three and going 2-for-3. Sophomore Courtney Gollotto (Johnston, RI) was also 2-for-4 to account for the Lady Falcon offense.

On the mound, Wilson pitched 5.0 innings for the win. She allowed UMPI just four runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out six.

These two schools will play another double-header tomorrow at Breed Field in Lynn, MA. Game One is set for 12pm.

Softball splits at Green Mountain College

Davis (left) and Streeter power Fisher Softball to a split at GMC

Poultney, VT - The Fisher College Softball team split their twinbill today at Green Mountain College in non-conference action. Fisher took game one by a final of 17-6 and dropped game two, 6-4.

Game One: Fisher College 17, Green Mountain College 6

Led by a powerful duo, the Fisher College Softball team scored five runs in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings en route to a 17-6 win over Green Mountain College.

Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) went 4-for-4 with four runs scored and seven RBI's. Streeter also hit for the cylce in game one. She tripled in the first, singled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth and hit a three-run home run in the sixth.

Junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) followed Streeter's home run with a solo shot of her own as the Lady Falcons had back-to-back jacks in the five run sixth inning. Davis finished game one going 4-for-5 with three RBI's, inlcuding a triple and that solo shot.

On the mound, sophomore Brittany Calderon (Rockport, MA) earned her third win of the season as she pitched 6.0 innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on nine hits while striking out one. Calderon also did her job at the plate as she was 3-for-5 with two RBI's.

The 17 runs is the most runs that the Fisher Softball team has scored since they beat Knox College, 14-4 back on March 19, 2010. Also shinning bright for the Lady Falcons in game one was junior Jessica Augusta (Lawrence, MA), who went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a RBI, and sophomore Debbie Fuller (Hampton, NH) who had a nice 2-for-4 performance.
Game Two: Green Mountain College 6, Fisher College 4

After scoring 17 runs in game one, the Fisher offense could only manage four runs as they drop game two to Green Mountain College, 6-4.

Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) continues to stay hot as she had two hits (2-for-4) and junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) knocked in a RBI as she was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Also chipping in with a multi-hit game were sophomore Michelle Williams (Northwood, NH) and freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME). They were both 2-for-4, respectively.

Wilson took the loss on the hill as she allowed six runs on six hits while striking out eight in her 6.0 innings of work.

With the double-header split, Fisher Softball now stands at 7-19 on the season with a 3-1 mark in Sunrise Conference play. The Lady Falcons will stay in Vermont and take on Southern Vermont College tomorrow (4/9). The double-header is scheduled to start at 3pm in Bennington, VT. Fisher will return home for a weekend series with Sunrise Conference opponent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Games will be played at Breed Field in Lynn, MA with Saturday's games beginning at 2pm.

Fitchburg upends Fisher in Baseball/Softball action today

Fitchburg, MA - Both the Fisher College Baseball and Softball teams fell on the road at Fitchburg State College this afternoon.

Baseball

Mike Oliveira got three hits today at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg State College scored five times in the eighth inning to secure a win over Fisher College, 11-5.

Senior Rob Mondello (Haverhill, MA) started the game on the mound for Fisher (12-14/4-0). He pitched 7.0 innings, giving up six runs on eleven hits. A quartet of Fisher relievers pitched in the eighth inning and gave up five runs on five hits.

Offensively for Fisher, recently named Sunrise Conference Player of the Week, junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) continues to stay red hot as he was 3-for-3 with a run scored. Junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) knocked in three runs on his 2-for-5 performance. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) had a RBI in the game as well.

Fisher Baseball will return to action this weekend when they host Sunrise Conference rival, the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Game time is set for 2pm on Saturday at Fraser Field in Lynn, MA.

Softball

Game One: Fitchburg State College 15, Fisher College 7

Fitchburg State scored six times in both the second and fifth innnigs as they beat Fisher College, 15-7 in game one of the scheduled double-header.

For Fisher, senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) went 1-for-2 with a RBI and two runs scored. Junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) knocked in three runs as she was also 1-for-2 in the game.

Sophomore Brittany Calderon (Rockland, MA) tossed 4.2 innings and gave up fifteen runs (nine of which were earned) on ten hits and walked six.

Game Two: Fitchburg State College 7, Fisher College 0

The Fisher offense recorded six hits but was unable to push across a run as Fitchburg State took game two, 7-0.

Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) went 2-for-3 at the plate in the game two loss.

Freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) took the loss as she pitched six innings allowing seven runs (six earned) on ten hits while walking three and striking out four.

With the double-header sweep, Fisher Softball drops its overall record to 6-18 on the 2010 season. Fisher will travel to Vermont on Thursday and Friday before returning home to face Sunrise Conference opponent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Game One of the double-header is scheduled for 2pm at Breed Field in Lynn, MA.

The Sweeping continues as Fisher takes home Conference Awards

Canton, NY - It was announced this morning that a quartet of Fisher College Student-Athletes have won weekly awards in the Sunrise Conference. For Baseball, junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) took home the Player of the Week and senior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) was awarded the Pitcher of the Week award. In Softball, the Player of the Week was senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) and freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) was named the Pitcher of the Week.

Baseball

Player of the Week – Mike Oliveira (Jr., Infield, Fisher College)

Mike is named Player of the Week after batting .615 in five games this past week. The junior infielder from Tewksbury, Mass. went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in a 5-0 win over SUNY Canton and he also went 3-for-3 and scored twice in an 11-0 win over the Roos. Mike stole two bases and finished with a .692 slugging percentage.

Pitcher of the Week- Patrick Shanahan (Sr., Pitcher, Fisher College)

Patrick earns the award after not allowing any earned runs in two games this week. The senior hurler from Haverhill, Mass. struck out 11 batters and allowed just three hits and two walks in seven innings in a 5-0 win over SUNY Canton. He also gave up just one hit in 2/3 innings of work in a 2-1 loss to Briarcliffe College.


Softball

Player of the Week– Jackie Streeter (Sr., Catcher, Fisher College)

Jackie is honored after batting .714 in four games this past week. The senior catcher from Westminster, Mass. led the Falcons to three wins with a pair of home runs, two doubles and a triple. She drove in five runs, scored eight times, drew eight walks, and threw out one runner from behind the plate. Jackie’s two home runs and a triple came in a 5-2 win over SUNY Canton.

Pitcher of the Week – Mika Wilson (Fr., Pitcher, Fisher College)

Mika is honored this week after recording 13 strikeouts in two wins. The freshman pitcher from Chelsea, Maine fanned eight batters and scattered four hits over seven innings in a 5-2 win over SUNY Canton. She then had five strikeouts while allowing 11 hits and five walks over eight innings in a 12-9 extra inning win over the Roos.

A Sweep Easter Sunday for Fisher Athletics

Mike Oliveira helped baseball earn two victories today

Lynn, MA - Both the Fisher College Baseball and Softball teams swept their respective double-headers today against Sunrise Conference opponent the State University of New York at Canton. Baseball took game one 11-3 and won game two 5-0. Softball won their first game by a 10-2 final and used a walk-off grand slam to capture victory in game two, 12-9.

Baseball

An offensive explosion and a dominant pitching performance highlight the two victories today by the Fisher Baseball team.

Game One: Fisher College 11, SUNY-Canton 3

Alfredo Torres has three hits and two RBI's in game one

Three different Falcons had three-hit games as the offensive put up eleven runs on 18 hits. Seniors Juan Eusebio (Union City, NJ) and Alfredo Torres (Lawrence, MA) went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI's each and freshman Jose Paulino (Lawrence, MA) went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the victory. Also performing well in game one were freshmen Dave Ferreira (Saugus, MA) - who was 2-for-4 and two RBI's - and Denon Rushing (Palmdale, CA) was 2-for-3. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) rounded out the Falcons who had a multi-hit game as he went 2-for-3 with a run scored.

On the mound, junior Kevin Michael (Ipswich, MA) allowed the SUNY-Canton hitters just 3 runs on eleven hits over his seven innings pitched. Micheal improve his 2010 season record to 1-2 as he struck out six Kangaroos in the outing. Relivers Mark Dorso (Junior / Waterbury, CT) and Zack Timmmermeyer (Senior / Lewiston, ME) threw a scoreless inning a piece to close out the game. Dorso struck out two of the four batters he faced and Timmermeyer had a clean 1-2-3 inning in the ninth.

Game Two: Fisher College 5, SUNY-Canton 0

Senior Shanahan struck out 11 in 7.0 innings

Senior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) threw a complete game shut out to record his first win of the 2010 season and junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) had his second 3-for-3 game in as many days, as the Falcons won game two 5-0.

Shanahan scattered three hits over his seven innings of work. He was simply dominate as he struck out eleven of the twenty four SUNY batters he faced while only surrendering two walks. Shanahan is now 1-2 with a 5.31 ERA here in 2010.

At the plate, Fisher scored just five runs - despite getting thirteen hits. Oliveira was a perfect 3-for-3 and knocked in two clutch RBI's. Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) chipped in a 2-for-4 day along with junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL), who was also 2-for-4. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) continues to stay hot as he added another 2-for-3 game and freshman Sebastiano Petruzzelli (Saugus, MA) had his first multi-hit game of the season. He went 2-for-3 at the dish.

With the two wins, Fisher improves its overall record to 12-13 on the season, including a perfect 4-0 mark in Sunrise Conference play. Fisher will return to action on Tuesday afternoon as they travel to Fitchburg, Massachusetts to take on the Falcons of Fitchburg State College. Game time is set for 3:30 pm.

Softball

Lynn, MA - Freshman Mika Wilson's (Chelsea, ME) walk off grand slam was the highlight of the day as the Fisher College Softball team beat the visiting SUNY-Canton Lady Kangaroos twice by scores of 10-2 and 12-9.

Game One: Fisher College 10, SUNY-Canton 2

Brittany Calderon limited SUNY to just 2 runs in game one

The Lady Falcon offense exploded for 10 runs on 14 hits as they rolled to their fifth win, winning 10-2 in a mercy rule-shortened game.

Sophomore Brittany Calderon (Rockland, MA) was the starting pitcher and earned her second win of 2010 as she tossed six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits while striking out one SUNY-Canton hitter. Although she did great on the mound, she did even better at the plate. Calderon went 3-for-4 with a RBI and a run scored.

Also putting on a offensive display was junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA). Davis knocked in three runs on her 2-for-3 performance at the plate. Both juniors Michelle Oliveiro (Everett, MA) and Jessica Augusta (Lawrence, MA) had a multi-hit game. Augusta was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Oliveiro went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Game Two: Fisher College 12, SUNY-Canton 9

Mika Wilson connected for a walk-off granny in game two

The "pitchers with power" theme continued into game two for the Lady Falcons. Freshman Mika Wilson (Chelsea, ME) "powered" her team to victory, both on the mound and at the plate.

The Lady Falcons scored seven runs in the first two innings. SUNY-Canton would battle back as they two runs in the fifth, four in the sixth and the game-tying run in the seventh to force extra frames. SUNY-Canton would strike first as they quicky scored two runs to take a 9-7 lead into the bottom of the eighth. Fisher would mount a quick comeback. With the bases loaded, and a run already across to make 9-8, Wilson stepped up to the plate. What she did next was only something you can dream off. She promptly hit a deep fly ball that fell over the fence for a walk-off, come from behind grand slam to give the Lady Falcons their first double-header sweep of the season.

Wilson finished 2-for-4 at the plate with five RBI's. On the mound, she earned her fourth win of the season. Wilson pitched all eight innings, allowing nine runs (four earned) on eleven hits and striking out five.

Wlison was not the only one to shine at the dish for the Lady Falcons. Junior Amanda Davis (Dos Palos, CA) collected three RBI's as she went 3-for-4 with three runs scored in game two. Classmate Michelle Oliveiro (Everett, MA) scored two runs in her 2-for-4 day at the plate.

Game Notes: Senior Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) was 0-0 in game two with a RBI. SUNY-Canton intentionally walked her five times, including once with the bases loaded.

The Lady Falcons will return to the diamond this Tuesday when they take on Fitchburg State College. Game One is set for 2pm on the campus of Fitchburg State.

Baseball and Softball battle against SUNY-Canton!

Baseball

A view of Fraser Field with the Falcons in the field

Lynn, MA - The Fisher College Baseball team took two games from the visiting SUNY-Canton Kangaroos this afternoon in front of about 100 people at beautiful Fraser Field in Lynn, MA. The Falcons scored three runs in the second, fourth and sixth as they won easily, 11-0 in game one. A four run fourth pushed Fisher ahead for good as they beat SUNY in game two by a final of 5-4.

Game One: Fisher College 11, State University of New York-Canton 0

Mike Oliveira collected three hits in the victory

Junior Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) went a perfect 3-for-3 while senior Alfredo Torres (Lawrence, MA) added a 3-for-4 game as Fisher cruised to their tenth win of the season by beating SUNY-Canton 11-0.

Freshman Casey Reed (Ossipee, NH) threw a complete game shutout in his second colliegiate start. He pitched 7.0 innings, striking out 10 Kangaroos while scattering five hits. With the win, Reed improves to 2-1 on the 2010 season.

Junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) knocked in three runs as he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, including a RBI double and a 2-RBI triple. Torres also pushed across two runs in his three hit day. Junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) continues to stay hot as he knocked in a run on his 1-for-4 game. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) chimed in with a couple hits as he went 2-for-4.

With the win, Fisher improves to 9-13 on the season.

Game Two: Fisher College 5, State University of New York-Canton 4

Juan Eusebio went 3-for-4 in game two

Junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) had a clutch pinch hit RBI and senior Rob Mondello (Haverhill, MA) came out of the bullpen and closed the door as Fisher went on win 5-4.

Down 3-1 heading into the bottom of the fourth, Fisher put up a quick four spot to take the lead. Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) got things started as he walked to begin the inning. Junior Jose Rodriguez (Clermont, FL) laced a double down the right field line and Lunetta scored all the way from first to trim the deficit to one. Rodriguez would come around to score the tying on senior Juan Eusebio's (Union City, NJ) base hit to center. Senior Edwin Pena (Union City, NJ) would plate Eusebio with the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice to the third basemen. With two away, Nunez knocked in Pena for the fifth Fisher run of the game.

That would be all that Fisher needed as freshman Mike Callahan (Chepachet, RI) pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs on six hits. Mondello came on in relief and pitched two scoreless innings to record his second save of the season.

Eusebio enjoyed a career day as he went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI as he helped Fisher improve its record to 10-13. These two teams will play another double-header tomorrow. Game time is set for 12 pm at Fraser Field in Lynn, MA.

Briarcliffe steals two from Fisher

Holbrook, NY - The Fisher College Baseball team lost both ends of the double-header today at Briarcliffe College, 8-0 and 2-1.

Game One: Briarcliffe College 8, Fisher College 0

Sophomore Gary Lunetta (North Andover, MA) went 2-for-2 and junior Reynaldo Nunez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) extended his hitting streak to 14 games but that was not enough as Briarcliffe upended the Falcons, 8-0. Senior Sammy Luciano (Union City, NJ) took the loss on the mound as he pitched 2.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on seven hits and striking out three. This was the first time Luciano lost in his last four starts. Five Falcon relievers came on to close out the game including junior Patrick Talbot (Madison, CT) who threw 1.1 innings while only allowing one hit. Fisher falls to 8-12 on the season with the loss.

Game Two: Briarcliffe College 2, Fisher College 1

Holbrook, NY – The Fisher College Baseball team dropped game two of the double-header against Briarcliffe College by a score of 2-1. Senior Zack Thompson (Salem, MA) started on the mound and pitched 5.1 innings, allowing the Seahawks just two runs on five hits while striking out two. Offensively, Fisher could manage just one run. That run came across to tie the game in the top half of the sixth. Junior Pat Talbot (Madison, CT) doubled home freshman Dave Ferreira (Saugus, MA), who reached on a triple. However that was the lone bright spot as the Falcons left nine runners on base – including seven in scoring position. With the loss, Fisher falls to 8-13 on the season. These two teams will meet up again for a four game set over the April 17^th weekend in Lynn, MA.

First ever Fisher College Student-Athlete of the Month Award Winners have been annouced

Boston, MA - It has been announced today by the Department of Athletics and the Office of Sports Information that, junior Reynaldo Nunez has been named the Male Student-Athlete of the Month for March 2010 and junior Amanda Davis received the Female Student-Athlete of the Month for March 2010.

Nunez, a native of Sanitago, Dominican Republic, batted .375 (21-for-56) with 2 home runs, including a grand slam. He has also knocked in 15 RBI's and has a slugging percentage percentage of .554. Reynaldo (pictured above) was also named the Sunrise Conference Co-Player of the Week for the week of March 22nd - March 28th. During that week, he led the Falcons to two wins as he was 4-10 with a HR and 7 RBI's.

"Reynaldo has really been a team leader right from the first road trip to South Carolina." said Fisher College Head Baseball Coach Scott Dulin. "Since the graduation of Tommy (Englehardt '09, a career .444 hitter) we needed some one to step up and try to replace the numbers that Tommy had. Reynaldo is doing that for us here in 2010."

The Female Athlete of the Month is Amanda Davis (pictured above). She batted .327 (17-for-52) for the 3-15 Lady Falcons. Davis has also belted three home runs and collected a team high 10 RBI's. She is also tied for the team leader in slugging percentage (.558).

"Amanda has been an offensive force for us this season." said Fisher College Head Softball Coach Andrea Hayes. "It is extremely tough playing your first 18 games in five different states, but Amanda has been able to battle through and be productive. I'm glad that she has been awarded this honor, she deserves it."