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| Wesley Wolverine sophomore #13 Utility Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA) |
HOMEPAGE ● coaches ● Wesley West ● DuPont softball field ● visitor’s guide ● admissions ► news: ►roster ► schedule ► stats ► winter camp. To contact the team, please write Head Coach Juli Greep at Juli.Greep@wesley.edu; to contact this blog, please write WesleySoftball@gmail.com. Other than being a parent of a player, this blog has no association with Wesley College.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
BRING YOUR CAMERA
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BRING YOUR CAMERA TO THE GAMES! Capture memories of the fastpitch Wolverines and share your best shots with this blog at WesleySoftball@gmail.com. Pictured above, Wesley Wolverine senior #42 INF Devin Mackay (Bangor, PA) drives home junior #4 MI/OF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE). |
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| Pictured above, 2016 graduate Wesley Wolverine #6 MI Breanna Hartman who, undoubtedly, will play again this year at the Alumni Softball Game, Saturday, October 8. |
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
CLOTHING SALE
Available from players
Wesley softball clothing sale
will end in less than 10 days!
The Wesley Wolverine "softball" clothing sale has begun.
Show your Wesley softball colors this winter. Plus, be sure you are dressed for Wolverine fastpitch success through the 40 game schedule this spring!
It's easy to do with the seven items featured below. All are promoting "WESLEY SOFTBALL" on long and short sleeve t-shirts, rugby shirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweats, hats and running shorts.
There's clothing for players, parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, and fans!
Items can be purchased from any Wesley Wolverine softball player. Cash is preferred, while checks must be payable to "Wesley College SOFTBALL." Orders will be delivered in October 2016.
The sale ends less than 10 days from now. No orders will be accepted after 3;00 PM, Friday, September 9.
NOTE: Any questions regarding the accuracy of pricing and sizing posted here should be referred to the OFFICIAL order form, which can be downloaded by clicking here.
Wesley softball clothing sale
will end in less than 10 days!
The Wesley Wolverine "softball" clothing sale has begun.
Show your Wesley softball colors this winter. Plus, be sure you are dressed for Wolverine fastpitch success through the 40 game schedule this spring!
It's easy to do with the seven items featured below. All are promoting "WESLEY SOFTBALL" on long and short sleeve t-shirts, rugby shirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweats, hats and running shorts.
There's clothing for players, parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, and fans!
Items can be purchased from any Wesley Wolverine softball player. Cash is preferred, while checks must be payable to "Wesley College SOFTBALL." Orders will be delivered in October 2016.
The sale ends less than 10 days from now. No orders will be accepted after 3;00 PM, Friday, September 9.
NOTE: Any questions regarding the accuracy of pricing and sizing posted here should be referred to the OFFICIAL order form, which can be downloaded by clicking here.
ALUMNI GAME
Spread the word among alums!
Special Facebook page:
Saturday, October 8 at 10 AM - 5 PM
Come out and support the softball team for their first alumni game. The game will begin at 10 a.m. and will be alums vs. the 2016-2017 softball team. Cost to register is $30.00 before October 1 and $40.00 if registered after October 1. Registration includes the game, shirt, and refreshments. Please click the "Tickets Available" button at the top of the page to sign up.
Primary Contact: Juli Greep, 120 N. State St,
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At the start of this fall school year...
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● Basketball has enjoyed postseason play for seven straight seasons now.
● In 2016, Track & Field claimed two national championships.
● Softball set a school record of 23 wins just the season before last.
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Wesley Wolverine junior #4 MI/OF
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At the start of this fall school year...
● Wolverine football is ranked among the top D3 five teams across the nation.
● Basketball has enjoyed postseason play for seven straight seasons now.
● In 2016, Track & Field claimed two national championships.
● Softball set a school record of 23 wins just the season before last.
That’s only a small preview of solely four sport programs' past highlights. There’s always continuous news of scores, records broken, individual stats, national rankings, all-conference & all-academic awards, rivalry match ups and so much more.
Get the breaking news about Wesley athletics all season long through the official newsletter in your e-mail inbox!
Monday, August 29, 2016
FALL FOOTBALL / SOFTBALL
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DELAWARE STATE NEWS STORY
re: Wolverine football opener, this Friday, 6:00 PM versus
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| Pictured above, top-to-bottom, Wesley Wolverines senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE) and junior #4 MI/OF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE). CLICK HERE FOR FALL BALL FASTPITCH TRIPLE HEADER SCHEDULE, GAMES LESS THAN 4 WEEKS AWAY! |
WINTER SOFTBALL CAMP
Wolverine softball camp
expects sold out attendance
expects sold out attendance
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| CLICK HERE for 2015 camp photos |
The Wesley Wolverine Softball Skills & Prospect Camp is set this year for Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 AM to late afternoon. It will be held at Wesley West Field House and the DuPont Softball Field, 511 Mary Street, Dover, DE.
CLICK HERE for the camp brochure and registration form.
√ This camp is designed for skilled softball players to advance their level of play and showcase their abilities for Wesley College coaches.
√ This camp will emphasize mechanical and technical skills which include hitting, fielding, pitching/catching and base running. Athletes will showcase their abilities both individually and in a team setting.
√ The athletes will also receive information from Wesley financial aid/ admissions counselors.
CLICK HERE for the camp brochure and registration form.
√ This camp is designed for skilled softball players to advance their level of play and showcase their abilities for Wesley College coaches.
√ This camp will emphasize mechanical and technical skills which include hitting, fielding, pitching/catching and base running. Athletes will showcase their abilities both individually and in a team setting.
√ The athletes will also receive information from Wesley financial aid/ admissions counselors.
√ The camp runs 1 day with multiple training and information sessions.
√ The camp fee of $115 includes t-shirt, meal and a Football play-off ticket should the team have a home game the date of camp.
√ The registration is due Tuesday, November 1. The camp is limited to 50 participants and has been sold out for several years running.
CLICK HERE for over 220 photos from the 2015 camp.
The Wesley softball coaches are...
HEAD COACH JULI GREEP (Juli.Greep@Wesley.edu
CLICK HERE for over 220 photos from the 2015 camp.
The Wesley softball coaches are...
HEAD COACH JULI GREEP (Juli.Greep@Wesley.edu
or 302-736-2302 )
Instantly changing the culture of the Wesley softball program, Coach Greep led Wesley to one of the largest turnarounds in the Nation in 2012. In 2015 Coach Greep and her Wolverines compiled a 23-12 season, shattering virtually every school record in history. Under her tutelage, Ashlyn Hare(Booth) also had one of the finest offensive seasons in program history and earned All-CAC, All ECAC and NFCA All-Region honors. In doing so, Booth was the first Wolverine to earn NFCA honors since 2007. In the 2013-2016 seasons 7 additional Wolverines have been named CAC players of the week as well as 5 receiving All Conference nods in Pitcher Lindsay Siok, OF Steph Caracozza, DP Kayla Fromal(2x’s), Catcher Nina Marcano and Utility Sam Burns.
ASSISTANT COACH
BROOKE DONOVAN
A four year starter for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Coach Donovan contributed 34 doubles, 10 HR, 65 RBI, and scored a career 100 runs. She was named to the 2012 Big South All-Tournament Team after helping guide Coastal to its sixth Big South tournament championship.
ASSISTANT COACH
ASHYLN HARE
A former stand out on the Wesley softball team, Coach Hare has returned to help guide the Lady Wolverines. Coach Hare was a 2x All CAC selection, NFCA All-Region and ECAC selection. She compiled a .385 batting average, 11 HR and contributed 55 RBI’s in her two seasons after an illustrious career at Del Tech CC.
Instantly changing the culture of the Wesley softball program, Coach Greep led Wesley to one of the largest turnarounds in the Nation in 2012. In 2015 Coach Greep and her Wolverines compiled a 23-12 season, shattering virtually every school record in history. Under her tutelage, Ashlyn Hare(Booth) also had one of the finest offensive seasons in program history and earned All-CAC, All ECAC and NFCA All-Region honors. In doing so, Booth was the first Wolverine to earn NFCA honors since 2007. In the 2013-2016 seasons 7 additional Wolverines have been named CAC players of the week as well as 5 receiving All Conference nods in Pitcher Lindsay Siok, OF Steph Caracozza, DP Kayla Fromal(2x’s), Catcher Nina Marcano and Utility Sam Burns.
ASSISTANT COACH
BROOKE DONOVAN
A four year starter for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Coach Donovan contributed 34 doubles, 10 HR, 65 RBI, and scored a career 100 runs. She was named to the 2012 Big South All-Tournament Team after helping guide Coastal to its sixth Big South tournament championship.
ASSISTANT COACH
ASHYLN HARE
A former stand out on the Wesley softball team, Coach Hare has returned to help guide the Lady Wolverines. Coach Hare was a 2x All CAC selection, NFCA All-Region and ECAC selection. She compiled a .385 batting average, 11 HR and contributed 55 RBI’s in her two seasons after an illustrious career at Del Tech CC.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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| FASTPITCH REMINDERS/Away: FALL BALL TRIPLE HEADER Saturday, September 24 ... Homecoming: ALUMNI SOFTBALL GAME, Saturday, October 8 (+ HOME RUN DERBY!) ... Prospects/ players only: WOLVERINE SOFTBALL CAMP, Saturday, November 19. |
Sunday, August 28, 2016
ALLISON MILLS PROFILE
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| FRESHMAN ALLISON SIGNS MULTI-SPORT LETTER OF INTENT to play both softball and volleyball as a Wesley College Wolverine. Pictured, left-to-right, mother Michelle Mills, Allison, father Donnie Mills and stepmother Stephanie Harris. |
Allison Mills, Wolverine multi-sport athlete,
comfortable on softball dirt or volleyball court
Wesley Wolverine freshman OF/P Allison Mills (Hollywood, MD).
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| Allison and her brother, Chip, after her graduation. |
Name:
Allison Mills
Positions:
Hometown:
Positions:
Outfield, Pitcher
High School:
High School:
Leonardtown High School.
Graduation Year:
Graduation Year:
2020
Major:
Major:
Environmental Science.
Academic Achievements: Scholar Athlete Award.
Softball Accomplishments:
Academic Achievements: Scholar Athlete Award.
Softball Accomplishments:
Honorable mention in Saint Mary's All-County, Coach's Award
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| Allison playing outfield during her senior season. |
Favorite Spot on Campus: The foosball table in the game room.
Favorite Player:
Favorite Player:
J.J. Hardy.
Favorite Team:
Favorite Team:
The Orioles.
Favorite Movie:
Favorite Movie:
Tangled.
Best Softball Experience: Getting pulled up to play on the varsity team my freshmen year.
Best Softball Experience: Getting pulled up to play on the varsity team my freshmen year.
LAST GOODBYE
RULE YOURSELF : Michael Phelps
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| Wesley Wolverine SENIOR #17 OF Casey Beall (Severn, MD) and SENIOR #9 P/OF Lily Engel (Dover, DE) |
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| Wesley Wolverine SENIOR #42 INF Devin Mackay (Bangor, PA) |
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| Wesley Wolverine SENIOR #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE) and SENIOR #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE) |
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Friday, August 26, 2016
CAN'T STOP THE FEELING
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) Facebook page
Chicago Bandits, Pennsylvania Rebellion, Dallas Charge,
Chicago Bandits, Pennsylvania Rebellion, Dallas Charge,
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| Wesley Wolverine junior #4 MI/OF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE). |
2017 SEASON SCHEDULE
Competitive schedule
for Wolverines in 2017
Looking ahead at the 2017 tentative spring softball games, the Wesley Wolverines have a busy schedule compressed into eight weeks.
Much can change as the season nears – and weather can always disrupt and rearrange plans mid-season, too – but as it stands now, the Wolverines will have a total of 40 REGULAR season games: 16 home games and 24 away games (including 8 played at Myrtle Beach, SC). This totals 8 single games and 16 doubleheaders (one of which is played under the lights) contested in five states: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
Depending on final standings, there also may be Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) or Eastern College Athletic Conference (NCAC) playoff games, which are scheduled at the season's conclusion.
● STARTS WITH A D2 CONTEST!
The season is launched with a big D2 game – the only one on the schedule – when the Wesley Wolverines kick off the 2017 season on Saturday, February 25 with a doubleheader against the Lincoln University Lions.
Next day, the Wolverines will be on the road to the beautiful “Main Line” Philadelphia environs for a Sunday, February 26 doubleheader with the Swarthmore College Garnet.
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Pictured from top Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #13 Utility Ashley Royer
(Lititz, PA), junior #4 MI/OF
Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE)
and senior #12 P Lindsay Siok
(Milford, DE).
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● MYRTLE BEACH
SPRING BREAK!
These first two games may be cold, often with a biting wind this early in the year, but that will all change very fast.
The next weekend, the team is bound for sunny, warm Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for eight games over eight days, Saturday, March 4 through Saturday, March 11. It's home of the D1 Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers (not on the Wolverine's schedule, of course!), where Wolverine Assistant Coach Brooke Donovan set a school record of 234 games played during her undergraduate days.
The Myrtle Beach game times and teams to play will be announced early in 2017.
● FACULTY
These first two games may be cold, often with a biting wind this early in the year, but that will all change very fast.
The next weekend, the team is bound for sunny, warm Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for eight games over eight days, Saturday, March 4 through Saturday, March 11. It's home of the D1 Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers (not on the Wolverine's schedule, of course!), where Wolverine Assistant Coach Brooke Donovan set a school record of 234 games played during her undergraduate days.
The Myrtle Beach game times and teams to play will be announced early in 2017.
● FACULTY
APPRECIATION DAY!
The Wolverines return home for Monday classes, March 13, and a doubleheader at the DuPont Softball Field on the next day, Tuesday, March 14, with the Immacuata University Mighty Macs. These games also are a Faculty & Staff Recognition day where a player invites a Wesley mentor who has been a particularly positive influence to be honored on the field.
Then its back on the road again for two doubleheaders over the weekend, Saturday/ Sunday, March 18/19 into the eastern and across to central Pennsylvania for matches against the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions and Juniata College Eagles.
● FIRST
The Wolverines return home for Monday classes, March 13, and a doubleheader at the DuPont Softball Field on the next day, Tuesday, March 14, with the Immacuata University Mighty Macs. These games also are a Faculty & Staff Recognition day where a player invites a Wesley mentor who has been a particularly positive influence to be honored on the field.
Then its back on the road again for two doubleheaders over the weekend, Saturday/ Sunday, March 18/19 into the eastern and across to central Pennsylvania for matches against the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions and Juniata College Eagles.
● FIRST
CONFERENCE GAMES!
The following weekend, it gets real serious on Saturday, March 25, with the first Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) contest of the season via a doubleheader at home against a team often ranked in the top five across the nation, the Christopher Newport University Captains.
● NIGHT GAMES
The following weekend, it gets real serious on Saturday, March 25, with the first Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) contest of the season via a doubleheader at home against a team often ranked in the top five across the nation, the Christopher Newport University Captains.
● NIGHT GAMES
ON THE ROAD!
On Sunday, March 26, the Delaware Valley University Rams visit the Wesley campus for what’s always a competitive doubleheader.
Then, Tuesday, March 28, the Wolverines head off to play the Arcadia University Knights for a doubleheader at 6:00 and 8:00 PM under the lights! It's the only night games of the season.
● DEEP INTO CONFERENCE GAMES & SENIOR DAY!
Wesley's back home, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, March 31, April 1, and April 3 for a trio of doubleheaders against two conference opponents, the Southern Virginia Knights and the Frostburg State University Bobcats, as well as another Penn State Nittany Lion visit, this time from the Brandywine campus.
The Knights always boast the CAC team with the greatest geographical representation on their squad. Also, they are the only conference team with an undergraduate enrollment smaller than Wesley's student body.
The Bobcats will be in town for a special Wolverine contest: It's the Senior Day celebration!
● EIGHT GAMES AWAY!
Enjoy the home-stand, because next, the Wolverines play four conference doubleheader away.
First, it's happening at the brand new stadium of the always nationally ranked Salisbury University Sea Gulls on Wednesday, April 5. The Sea Gulls are traditional rivals and just an hour down Route 13 into Maryland from the Wesley College campus.
Saturday, April 8, it a far longer expedition to Mary Washington University Eagles and their spectacular sports complex, as well, followed by a real trek on Friday, April 14, into the Pennsylvania mountains for the conference Penn State Harrisburg games.
Next day, Saturday, April 15, the Wolverines will contend against the York College Spartans on another unique field where spectators sit on stands built on a hill overlooking home plate.
● FINAL GAMES, PINK GAMES!
In the last games of the regular season, Wesley hosts Eastern University Eagles on Wednesday, April 18, for the official Pink Games' fight against cancer.
Depending on the Wolverines conference standings, it's back to books and final exams – and maybe a playoff schedule to finish out the spring season.
On Sunday, March 26, the Delaware Valley University Rams visit the Wesley campus for what’s always a competitive doubleheader.
Then, Tuesday, March 28, the Wolverines head off to play the Arcadia University Knights for a doubleheader at 6:00 and 8:00 PM under the lights! It's the only night games of the season.
● DEEP INTO CONFERENCE GAMES & SENIOR DAY!
Wesley's back home, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, March 31, April 1, and April 3 for a trio of doubleheaders against two conference opponents, the Southern Virginia Knights and the Frostburg State University Bobcats, as well as another Penn State Nittany Lion visit, this time from the Brandywine campus.
The Knights always boast the CAC team with the greatest geographical representation on their squad. Also, they are the only conference team with an undergraduate enrollment smaller than Wesley's student body.
The Bobcats will be in town for a special Wolverine contest: It's the Senior Day celebration!
● EIGHT GAMES AWAY!
Enjoy the home-stand, because next, the Wolverines play four conference doubleheader away.
First, it's happening at the brand new stadium of the always nationally ranked Salisbury University Sea Gulls on Wednesday, April 5. The Sea Gulls are traditional rivals and just an hour down Route 13 into Maryland from the Wesley College campus.
Saturday, April 8, it a far longer expedition to Mary Washington University Eagles and their spectacular sports complex, as well, followed by a real trek on Friday, April 14, into the Pennsylvania mountains for the conference Penn State Harrisburg games.
Next day, Saturday, April 15, the Wolverines will contend against the York College Spartans on another unique field where spectators sit on stands built on a hill overlooking home plate.
● FINAL GAMES, PINK GAMES!
In the last games of the regular season, Wesley hosts Eastern University Eagles on Wednesday, April 18, for the official Pink Games' fight against cancer.
Depending on the Wolverines conference standings, it's back to books and final exams – and maybe a playoff schedule to finish out the spring season.
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| Wesley Wolverine senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE). |
Thursday, August 25, 2016
ALYSSA ZIMMERMAN PROFILE
Alyssa Zimmerman leans on father
for guiding advice & as a role model
Wesley Wolverine freshman catcher Alyssa Zimmerman (Hagerstown, MD) introduces herself...
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Alyssa, a catcher, with her
best friend of 10 years,
Savannah,
who, as a pitcher,
forms the
other end of this battery.
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"I graduated from Clear Spring High School in Clear Spring, Maryland as a part of the class of 2016.
"I aspire to have a degree in Law and Justice in the fall of 2020.
"After college, I plan to move to Charleston, South Carolina and begin my dream job as a forensic psychologist.
"On the field, catching is my passion. While I know the outfield well, catching will always be my main focus.
"I was awarded best defensive player my sophomore year, and made second team all county my sophomore and senior years.
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| Alyssa with her travel-ball team, PA Lady Steel (Chambersburg , PA). |
"I'm overly excited to make new friends, but I'll never forget my roots. My family means everything to me, and spending time with them is always cherished.
"This past summer my family and I went on numerous vacations and camping trips together.
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| Alyssa frames a hard thrown pitch for the outside corner! |
"On one of our camping trips when I was about 7 or 8, my father gave me advice that has stuck close to me ever since. "If you have to think twice about something, it's usually a bad decision." His advice when I was young has kept me out of trouble through high school, and will continue to keep me out of trouble through college.
"As cliché as it sounds, but favorite player is my father. He played 4 sports in high school and was recognized by the state in all 4 sports. He's very humble and did not play for the purpose of winning, but for the purpose of growing and achieving goals he set for himself. I hope to be half the person he is one day.
"Outside of my father, my favorite professional athlete is J. J. Hardy. He's not the quickest or the most athletic short stop, but he's excellent at what he does."
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| Alyssa with her mom Heather and dad Adam. |
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