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Softball Shines after Coming up Short

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief Rain postponed the softball team’s doubleheader against Dominican College for 24 hours and in those make-up games, the Pioneers suffered a 5-6 loss and a 1-1 tie from Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers fell behind the eight-ball early on and trailed Dominican College by three runs after…

Softball Shines On

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief Queens College reigned over the softball team in their first matchup on Wednesday, March 30. A combined three runs in the opening two frames proved to be enough run support for ToniMarie Valeriano, who tossed seven innings of two run ball and struck out nine Pioneers…

Martin and Olshevski are Pioneers M.O.

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief Runs were at a premium in both games on Thursday, March 24, in the softball team’s double-header against the University of Bridgeport in Brookville, N.Y. With a combined five hits in the contest, the Pioneers were able to come out on top because they strung their…

Seader Let Softball Split vs Adelphi

By Michael Otero Freshman catcher Julia Seader stole the show in the softball team’s first of two games against Adelphi University on Wednesday, March 16. The freshman drove in all four runs for the Pioneers and called a great game as the Pioneers won 4-0. Seader kick-started the offense in…

Athlete of the Week: Paige Swantek

By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Paige Swantek, senior speech-language pathology major from Smithtown, N.Y., is the captain of the softball team and is a very versatile player. Swantek plays multiple positions for the Pioneers including, catcher, first basemen and designated player. Entering her fourth year with the Pioneers, Swantek…

Softball Splits Spring Break Weekend

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, March 10, the softball team wrapped up their regional play at the PFX Spring Games in sunny Clermont, FL. In game one against American International College, the Pioneers pounded the opposing pitchers for 15 hits and 12 runs in a 12-5 victory. Junior pitcher…

One Team, One Dream: Softball Preview

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief The softball team is looking to build on a successful 2015 campaign, during which they were 32-17-1. The Pioneers had a very strong showing in conference as well, going 22-6. Just two years ago, the Pioneers were NCAA East Region Champions; the fourth time the Pioneers…