Nine veterans lead Albion softball squad

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 19 March 2024 at 9:41 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s veteran softball group includes, in front, Kenzi Snook, Alison Gibson, Maddie Hughson and Alana Irvine. In back are Aubrielle Barry, Abby Wittenberg, Janessa Lindsey. Cami London and Leah Pawlak.

Nine returning players, including the starting battery, will lead Albion into the upcoming softball season which is scheduled to begin on Friday when the Purple Eagles visit Batavia for a 4:30 p.m. non league contest.

Pitcher Alana Irvine and catcher Cami London, both juniors, head that veteran group which also includes seniors Abby Wittenberg (OF), Maddie Hughson (OF), Alison Gibson (OF) and Janessa Lindsey (Inf) along with junior Kenzi Snook (Inf), sophomore Leah Pawlak (Inf) and eighth grader Aubrielle Barry (OF/P).

London was a first team Niagara-Orleans All-League honoree and Irvine was a second team selection.

“We’ve got a good group back,” said Coach Cathy Schmitt. “Having our pitcher and catcher back is big for us.”

The Purple Eagles graduation losses included Maya Knaak (1B/P) and Emma Foote (3B/Of).

Albion, which went 5-7 in the league and 6-9 overall last spring, is scheduled to open the N-O season at home on April 10 against Newfane.