Medina softball squad eyes rebound season

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s veteran group includes, in front, Lilly Maynard, Lilah Class, Molly Cook, Isabelle Perez and Alexa Demmer. In back are Harmoni Wilson, Samantha Heschke, Karlee Cau, Savannah Jo Thompson and Jenna Cecchini.

Looking to rebound from last spring’s winless (0-12) Niagara-Orleans League campaign, the Medina varsity softball team returns a large group of 10 veterans.

Junior catcher Alexa Demmer, who earned first team N-O All-League honors last year, junior pitcher Samantha Heschke, who was second team honoree and senior outfielder Lilah Class, who was an Honorable Mention selection, leads the Mustangs veteran group.

That contingent also includes seniors Molly Cook (outfield/infield) and Karlee Cau (infield/pitcher); juniors Isabelle Perez (outfield) and Lilly Maynard (outfield); sophomore Harmoni Wilson (outfield) and freshmen Jenna Cecchini (outfield) and Savannah Jo Thompson (shortstop).

The Mustangs graduation losses included outfielder Eva Lacy and infielders Sophia Goyette and Makenzie Alverez.

“I’m very excited about the season,” said Jess Forrestel who takes over the Mustangs coaching reins. “We have a good group back and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”

The Mustangs are scheduled to tune-up for the March 30 N-O opener at defending co-champion Barker at 4:45 p.m. by hosting JFK in a non league contest at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The Mustangs N-O home opener is slated for April 1 against defending co-champion Roy-Hart at 4:45 p.m.