Post Season

As our season has come to an end, I'd like to reflect on the great things we've experienced this past year. The 2013 Plattsburgh softball team had many new faces at the beginning with a freshman class of 7. After the fall semester these freshman had adapted well to their new environment. Watching the team grow from the first practice of the fall season to the last game this past weekend has been a great honor. This team is filled with young women who truly love this sport and this team. Unfortunately every season has to come to an end at some point. This group has shown a lot of hard work and determination to get as far as they did. The best softball they have played all year was shown this past weekend in our conference tournament. The team went out giving all they had leaving nothing to be regretted. Our coaching staff is very proud of these young women and are looking forward to starting back up in the fall of 2013. Thank you for following our team and giving us your support! Go Cards!!!!

Season Opener

After a long weekend in Geneseo, Plattsburgh softball finished 2-2. Starting off strong on Friday with 2 wins against Geneseo, then losing 2 on Saturday to Brockport. Both days of games were played in Geneseo due to field conditions at Brockport. Throughout the weekend there were multiple games where Plattsburgh had to come back from being down several runs to win or tie the game. The team showed tremendous fight in every game until the end. Our coaching staff is very proud of the strength the team showed over the weekend and look forward to seeing more through the rest of the season. Tomorrow (4/2/13), Plattsburgh will be playing a double header away against RPI. Game time is set to start at 3:30pm. This game will be followed by 2 double headers away this weekend in Oneonta and New Paltz on Friday and Saturday (4/5/13 & 4/6/13).

Brittany Marshall

Name: Brittany Marshall

Number: 7

Position: Shortstop

Year: Sophomore

From: Malone, NY

Major: Biology

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh ?

"I chose Plattsburgh because it’s very close to home and my older sister was already at this school. I really enjoyed the campus, the programs offered and I thought the teams I wanted to be a part of were a perfect fit."

 

Started playing softball when?

"I started playing when I was 7 years old. I started out playing shortstop and 3^rd base. I did try pitching at one point in time so I could be like my big sister but that didn’t work out to well. I played for the Adirondack Diamonds and for my Junior/High school teams. I earned team MVP awards, 1^st team All Northern league awards, and scholar athlete awards."

Other sports played before?

"In High school I played soccer and basketball. I currently play basketball for Plattsburgh too."

Favorite professional sports/teams?

NY Yankees, New England Patriots

Something you’re proud of and WHY?  

"I am proud of the person I have become and to be a part of the family I have. My family is amazing and they have supported me through everything I have done. I wouldn’t be where I am or who I am without them."

Other hobbies you enjoy?

"Personal training, any outdoor activity and hanging out with my family and friends."

Favorite Food?

Pickles

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

"My favorite community service experience was participating in the relay for life. I loved seeing everyone who had overcome cancer and seemed so happy and full of life. I was truly inspired by each and every one of them. It was just so much fun and for such a great cause."

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?

"My favorite moment was the entire post-season last year. Winning SUNYACS, then going on to win Regionals and make it to the World Series was such an awesome experience. I’m so grateful to have been a part of that."

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

"My goals are to maintain a high GPA and enjoy my college experience."

Plans after college?

"After college I plan to either go to Physicians Assistant school or Med School. Then get a good job at the hospital in my home town and live somewhere up in the woods where I grew up."

Kristine Gay

Name: Kristine Gay

Number: 2

Position: Outfield

Year: Freshman

From: Lake Ronkonkoma, Ny

Major: Criminal Justice

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh ? 

“I loved the layout of the Campus and its surroundings. Also, I wanted to play softball here at Plattsburgh”

Started playing softball when?

“Started playing when I was 7 as a pitcher then tried shortstop but soon found out that I loved playing the outfield. Played for Long Island Express, earned all divison in high school.”

Other sports played before?

Volleyball

   

Something you’re proud of and WHY?

“Im proud of all the obsticles I have overcome because it has made me a better person and it shows that I will never give up.”

Favorite Food?

Mac&Cheese

  

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

“My favorite community service experience was when we participated in the buddy walk. It was for such a great cause and seeing how happy it made the family that runs the walk was awesome.”

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?

“Getting to travel down to Florida after a long preseason to finally play outside as a team and show all the hard work that we have been putting in.”

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

“Get my Degree

and win Sunyacs!” 

Plans after college?

“Get a good job!”

Preseason Games

   Tomorrow we will be leaving Plattsburgh and heading to the much warmer Clermont, Florida. This will be are 5th trip, in a row, down for the NTC Spring Games Tournament. This year we will be playing some tough competition, including 3 teams we played in post season last year (Keene State, Amherst College, and Tufts University). Our athletes have been putting in lots of time and hard work to prepare for this season. The coaching staff has faith in their abilities and the determination they have showed so far has been outstanding. Win or lose, at the end of the day we are proud of what this team has accomplished and know there are still great things to come. Comparing our team from where we started in the beginning of the fall to now, these young women, have grown to be better athletes and even better people. There is no doubt that the Plattsburgh State Softball team will enjoy much success in this upcoming season. If you are interested in staying up to date with our progress in Florida the final scores will be posted on our web page under the schedule tab. Wish us luck as we make our way to Florida and we hope to see you all at our regular season home games. Our first home game will be on Friday, April 12 against Oswego State. Game times will be at 3 and 5pm. Go Cards!

Brianna Clarke

Name: Brianna Clarke

Number: 14

Position: 1b

Year: Junior

From: Manorville, NY

Major: Childhood/Special Education

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh ? 

"I enjoyed my recruiting visit. The school was the perfect size for me. Plattsburgh had a great Childhood/Special Education combined program."

Started playing softball when? (how old, position played, teams played for, awards earned)

"I started playing tee ball. I started playing first base in Junior High. In high school I received All-League honors as a freshman, named All-State, All-County, and Field player of the year as a junior. I was also named All-Conference and All-Tournament as a senior."

Other sports played before?

Cross Country

Favorite professional sports/teams?

NY Mets

NY Jets

  

Something you’re proud of and WHY?

"I'm proud of the person I've become so far. Since freshman year I feel I have really grown." 

Other hobbies you enjoy?

"I enjoy going to the gym and attempting to bake."

Favorite Food?

Chicken Parm

  

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

"My favorite community service experience was the buddy walk because it's a gun day with your team for a good cause."

  

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?

"My favorite moment was winning SUNYACs against Cortland, just because it's Cortland." 

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

"My goals for my future are to receive good grades, enjoy my college experience and to keep growing as a person."

Plans after college?

"After college I plan to try and get a teaching job on Long Island and take the next Suffolk Police test."

Samantha Tenney

Name: Samantha Tenney

Number: 20

Position: Catcher

Year: Jr.

From: Morrisonville

Major: Occupational Therapy

Minors: Personal Trainer

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh?

            "I chose to come to Plattsburgh State because when I came to visit the team they were all very welcoming. Also, while transferring from Cortland everyone was very helpful in getting me what I needed.  However, the biggest perk was being close to home."

Started playing softball when?

  

            "I began playing softball when I was about ten years old. I started my career in the outfield however became relatively bored and soon became a catcher. The first team I was ever played for was my town and then progressed to modify in Junior High. After that I played for Saranac High School JV team for two years and Varsity my junior and senior year. Throughout my high school performance I was awarded “Best Defensive Player”, “Most Valuable Player”, League MVP, and first team all stars. I also started playing travel ball my junior summer for the Northern Devils."

Other sports played before?

            Basketball

Favorite professional sports/teams?

            Boston Red Sox

            Montreal Canadians

            New York Giants

  

Something you’re proud of and WHY?

            "Something that I am proud of is not allowing other people determine my future. I have become both an excellent student and teammate. Also, I am to have overcome many obstacles in my life that others may not have been able to."

           

Other hobbies you enjoy?

            "My favorite thing to do other than playing softball is to go hiking. I just recently found this passion during our fall ball season. I also, enjoy spending time at the beach and playing in the ocean with my family."

Favorite Food?

            Smart Food White Cheddar Popcorn

  

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

            "My favorite community service has been reading to the kids while in Virginia. I read to a second grade class about different types of bugs. Reading to them was so much fun because they were so involved and smart about the subject that when you asked questions they all wanted to answer."

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?

            "My favorite moment here at Plattsburgh was anytime we beat SUNY Cortland. The most memorable was the time we won to take the SUNYAC Tournament from them. It was amazing to see that all the hard work we do pays off in the end and even ended us in the World Series."

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

            "While at Plattsburgh I want to graduate with an overall GPA of 3.5 to get into a graduate program for Occupational Therapy. Also, I want to be the type of leader that my teammates can come to no matter what."

Plans after college?

            "My plans after Plattsburgh State is to attend graduate school and find a job close to my family. While getting married and having two kids (a boy and a girl). Also, getting a dog that can ride in the front seat of my Jeep Wrangler."

 Any thing else you would like to add…

"I’m adopted" -Samantha Tenney