MIRANDA KINNEY

Ninth committed recruit
Miranda Kinney, “a strong bat,
a quality arm”, signed as Wolverine

Now there are nine – officially!

Miranda Kinney from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA, signed today as the last of the nine committed Wesley Wolverine fastpitch freshman for the 2017-2018 year.

Miranda is a catcher/ first base player who currently takes the field for Pennsylvania's Liberty High Hurricanes and the Phantoms Elite 18U travel team.

Miranda Kinney

“Miranda brings with her a strong bat, a quality arm and the ability to contribute in a number of areas on the field,” affirms Wolverine Head Coach Juli Greep.

The Wolverine graduating class leaves several open positions to fill across the diamond – infield, outfield, and pitching as well as a considerable loss of lumber at the plate to drive runs home.

“Those are very big shoes to fill but we believe players like Miranda will help in the transition and bridge the gap,” noted Coach Greep. 

“The 2017-2018 season should be a fun and exciting one as we welcome 9 new faces to the program.”

For those Wolverine fans who have not kept count, the nine 2017 fall freshmen – 4 from Pennsylvania, 3 from New Jersey and 2 from Maryland -- are:

2017 recruit SS/ CF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ)
2017 recruit P/ UT Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD)
2017 recruit OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA)
2017 recruit P/ 1B Julianna Neel (Haddon Township, NJ)
2017 recruit P/ 1B Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA)
2017 recruit 1B/ 3B/ C Mykayla Bird-Clahar (Egg Harbor City, NJ)
2017 recruit C/ 1B Miranda Kinney (Bethlehem PA)
2017 recruit OF Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD)
2017 recruit P/OF Zoee Garis (Lebanon, PA)

AMANDA CURRY SIGNING

Amanda Curry, inset, and signing to be a Wesley Wolverine.
Behind her, from left to right, mom Amy, dad Lester, and sister Emily.

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A leader with a high GPA
Multisport Amanda Curry signs
as a fastpitch Wesley Wolverine

Williamsport, MD, is a beautiful town of central-north Maryland. It was founded on a famed Native American trail that today hosts visitors to its historic Potomac C&O Canal and its unique small town shops, which are heralded "an experience you can’t find anywhere else."

Amanda Curry

It's also home to an exciting prospect, now the official Wesley Wolverines 9th softball recruit of 2017. 

She's multisport athlete  Amanda Curry of Williamsport High School Wildcats' softball, track and soccer teams.

"She's fast and athletic outfielder," noted Wolverine Head Coach Juli Greep. "She is a multi-year varsity starter and last year was named to the All-County team."

Her grades are exceptional, near the top of her class, from hard work in mostly honors and AP classes.

Amanda is a leader, too. She has served as captain on a couple of her high school teams as well as for her travel club, the Susquehanna Valley Slam where she plays alongside fellow 2017 Wolverine signee Kelly Palmer.

"We look forward to having such a well-rounded athlete as part of next season," said Coach Greep.

Amanda Curry with mom Amy, dad Lester, and
sister Emily and Williamsport Wildcat Coach Jennie Finafrock.

KELLY PALMER SIGNS!

Kelly Palmer signs to become a Wesley Wolverine at Lower Dauphin High School, Hershey, PA. Twelve of her fellow students from eight sports also put pen to paper along side of her to become part of collegiate athletics at various institutions.

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Outfielder signs for Wolverines!
Kelly Palmer, 2017 recruit brings
Wesley speed, power, good glove

Kelly Palmer, a new Wesley Wolverine, 

on national signing day with her parents, 

Lynne and Dennis Palmer.  

Next year's Wesley Wolverines keep growing!

This time it's the addition of a good glove, a reliable bat and speed around the bases!

It's Kelly Palmer from Hershey, PA, where she has been roaming left field as a three-year varsity letter winner heading into her senior season for the Lower Dauphin High School Falcons. 

Kelly signed her letter of intent for Wesley College on national signing day this past week.

"We are thrilled to have Kelly joining our 2017 class," said Head Coach Juli Greep. "She is a very talented outfielder with speed, a great arm, and reads the ball really well."

Kelly's high school takes special pride in their athletes. Signing along side Kelly were twelve fellow students representing eight sports for colleges and universities near and far. A crowd of parents, coaches, teachers and classmates all joined in the ceremony.

The high school also takes their softball very seriously. The Falcon fastpitch team has won their AAAA districts for the last 9 years in a row. Kelly has been a unfailing contributor to the team's success.

Kelly Palmer at the 2016 Wolverine 

Softball Skills & Prospect Camp.  

"Offensively Kelly has the potential to add another extremely consistent bat with power to our lineup," added Coach Greep. "She has the ability to turn singles into doubles, and doubles into triples with her speed around the base path."

The DuPont Softball Field grass is waiting for her! 

"Our outfield will be missing significant parts upon our seniors' graduation (Lily Engel and Casey Beall), and Kelly is an excellent person to help bridge the gap," said Coach Greep.

Kelly plans to major in nursing.

National signing day is a big event at Kelly Palmer's Lower Dauphin High School. Here she is joined by parents, coaches, teachers and classmates to congratulate her as a new Wesley Wolverine!

Wesley Wolverine 2017 recruit OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA).

2017 WOLVERINE RECRUITS

From left-to-right, future Wesley Wolverines SS/OF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ), P/UT Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD), OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA), P/1B Julianna Neel (Haddon Township, NJ), INSET: P/1B Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA).

PAINTNITE'S 64 PHOTOS

Wesley College Softball Facebook page

FROM LEFT, TOP ROW, Wesley Wolverines junior #4 IF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE), Assistant Coach Brooke Donovan, 2017 recruit P/UT Abbey Maipe (Cecilton, MD), 2017 recruit P/1B Julianna Neel (Haddon Township, NJ), 2017 recruit SS/OF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ), freshman #2 3B/SS Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL), freshman #6 P/UT Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD), senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE), Head Coach Juli Greep. 

BOTTOM ROW: freshman #11 C Alyssa Zimmerman (Hagerstown, 

MD), 2017 recruit OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA), freshman #23 UT 

Brooke Retkowski (Baltimore, MD), senior #9 P/OF Lily Engel 

(Dover, DE), senior #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE).

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