585 last season.ĭowningtown East, a district qualifier a year ago, hopes to improve under new head coach Peggy O’Dwyer, moving up following the retirement of long-time coach Bill Williamson. The Pioneers shortstop, who has been recruited by Cornell for her talents both on the field and in the classroom, hit a county-high.
But, the Vikings do return veterans Carey Werley, Mia Kulp, Emma Pinto and Rebecca Crump, and hope to make their annual run at the state tournament.Įlsewhere around the Ches-Mont, Downingtown West, the two-time defending National Division champions, comes back with a very strong line-up once again, led by the speedy Meghan Sinkus and the power of Morgan DeFreitas, both first team All-Area selections a year ago who just might challenge Ebaugh for Player of the Year honors this season.ĭowningtown West’s Meghan Sinkus (BILL RUDICK for MediaNews Group)Īnother local who figures to be in the Player of the Year conversation is Conestoga’s Libby Winters. West Chester East coach Bobby Swier will, for the first time in his time at the helm, will field a line-up with not a single Gomez in it, as twins, Amanda and Jessica, were among a slew of graduation. The hard throwing Ebaugh would easily be on pace for 1,000-career strikeouts, if not for losing losing a season due to COVID-19. Reigning Daily Local News Player of the Year, Genevieve Ebaugh, who committed to continue her softball career collegiately for the University of Maryland, returns for her senior campaign at Kennett. Last season, West Chester East captured the District 1 Class 5A crown after edging Kennett in an extra-innings, semifinal nailbiter, while the Blue Demons rebounded to qualify for the state tourney. Over the past decade, Chester County has, year in and year out, proven to be one of the very best areas for softball. West Chester East’s Carey Werley (BILL RUDICK for MediaNewsGroup)
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