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

Kerry McCarty

Name: Kerry McCarty

Number: 18

Position: 2nd/SS

Year: 2016

From: Stony Brook NY

Major: Undecided

 

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh ? 

   "I chose Plattsburgh because when I came to visit the school it felt right. The community around the school was welcoming and involved and all the people I came in contact with were helpful and happy. When it came down to picking a school that was right for me I had no doubt in my mind that it was Plattsburgh State." 

Started playing softball when? 

   "I started playing softball in 7th grade. I was a pitcher, shortstop and second baseman and played on my elementary schools JV and Varsity team and then my high schools JV team for one year and Varsity team for three years. I was named Captain my Senior year and was selected All-Catholic Shortstop. I was also selected for the Marine Corp award for Athletic and Academic Excellence and the Ann-Marie Venturini Memorial Award for Softball and Academic Excellence."

 

Other sports played before?

    "I was a Championship Irish Dancer for 10 years." 

Favorite professional sports/teams?

    New York Mets

    Boston Red Sox

    Boston Bruins 

Something you’re proud of and WHY?

   "I think what I am most proud of is the person I have become. I have always felt that it is most important to do the right thing at the right moment regardless of who is watching." 

Other hobbies you enjoy?

  Skiing and Skating

Favorite Food?

  Potatoes

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

   "When I was in high school I was able to work with people at a nursing home with Alzheimer's and Dementia in my town. It was a very eye opening experience and was something that I really enjoyed doing. Just sitting and talking with the residents and hearing their old stories was very special for me and I hope that I can do that again soon." 

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

   "So far everything about being on the Plattsburgh State Softball Team has been memorable and fun. The team and coaches are great and I love going to practice everyday and playing the game I love. It's an honor to be on this team and to call myself a Cardinal."

 

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

   "To graduate with a degree demonstrating strong academic performance and to become a standout player in the SUNYAC league."

Plans after college?

    "To be active in public service whether it be law enforcement or another form of community service."

Kristin Fisher

Name: Kristin Fisher
Number: 24
Position: Pitcher
Year: Sophomore
From: Plattsburgh, NY
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Reason for choosing Plattsburgh?
Kristin chose Plattsburgh because it was close to home and it would save a lot of money to stay in plattsburgh to study.

Started playing softball when?

Kristin started playing first base in 7th grade at age 13. In 9th grade, age 15, Kristin started pitching. She played for the Northern Devils for 4 years and the Adirondack Avalanche for 1 year winning a 40 team tournament in 10th grade. Kristin was first team all-star in section 7. In 11th and 12th grade Kristin was pitcher of the year for section 7 at Plattsburgh High.

Other sports played before?

Swimming, volleyball, soccer

Favorite professional sports/teams?
Montreal Canadiens (Hockey) Minnesota Twins (Baseball)

Something you're proud of and WHY?
"Overcoming many obstacles that have been put in front of me proving to myself and others that I can become better and achieve my goals." - Kristin Fisher

Other hobbies you enjoy?
Skiing, reading, and baking

Favorite Food?
Turkey

Favorite community service experience and WHY?
Kristin's favorite community service event was reading to the children while we were at the world series last year. She loved it because she loves kids. It made the students' day to be able to ask us questions and I enjoyed reading stories to them.

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?
Winning SUNYACS and regionals to move on to the world series last year. This was Kristin's favorite because the players worked hard as a team to win the important games and strive to be the best they could be together.

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?
Kristin's goal while at Plattsburgh is to be on the dean's list.

Plans after college?
Kristin is definitely going on to grad school, she just hasn't decided what she will study yet. She is thinking about pharmacy at the moment but this could change as she gets deeper into her major.