Check out the video which highlights the 2008 team. It captures the team on and off the field and honors its' two Seniors, Abby Bodenlos and Sarah Reilly.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Player Profile- Sara Doan
Name: Sara DoanYear: Sophomore
Position: 2nd Base
Uniform Number: 1
Major: Computer Science/Mathematics
Minor: Economics
What made you choose Allegheny College: The smaller size and the idea of a closer knit community.
Favorite part of Gator Softball: It's like one big family. We might have our ups and downs but at the end of the day, we're all there for each other.
Favorite softball memory: Winning the league championship when I was 12.
What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I'm a TA in the Computer Science Department.
Favorite place on campus: My room
Favorite movie/tv show: October Sky
Player Profile- Amanda Downey
Name: Amanda DowneyYear: Sophomore
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 10
Major: Neuroscience and Psychology
What made you choose Allegheny College: When I first visited Allegheny, I fell in love with the campus. The overall atmosphere was homey and comfortable, and some of the old buildings are filled with history. Of course it’s amazing reputation for excellent academics, and solid softball program were driving factors, making Allegheny the right fit for me.
Favorite part of Gator Softball: I have my teammates and coaches as a support system for everything I do and I know they are always there for me.
Favorite softball memory: Getting a phone call in Florida to get in the team vans within 60 seconds, and taken on a surprise trip to Dairy Queen after a very successful day of softball (including beating the 5th ranked team in the nation!).
What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I just founded a scrapbooking club on campus.
Favorite place on campus: The observatory above the security office
Favorite movie/tv show: It’s a Wonderful Life (movie) and House (tv show)
Second Harvest Food Drive
On Wednesday, November 12th the Gator softball team lent a helping hand at the annual Second Harvest Food Drive. The food drive took place in the Meadville Tribune parking lot in downtown Meadville. The Gator Softball team volunteered from 7-10a.m. collecting food, money and frozen turkeys. Total donations throughout the day were $4,739.00, 5,748 lbs. of food and 34 frozen turkeys!! Thanks for your hard work girls! Here are some pictures of the girls in action:
Sara Doan, Stacey Robertshaw, Katie Wills, Marci Potuzko and Maggie Bodenlos
Rebecca Burns, Liz Burr, Rachel Ryan, Bessie Artino and Felicia Gowanlock
Amanda Downey, Sharon Dudek, Courtney Alderman, Allison Piper, Kirsten Carr and Steph Baer
Sharon Dudek and Amanda Downey in action!
Sara Doan, Stacey Robertshaw, Katie Wills, Marci Potuzko and Maggie BodenlosRebecca Burns, Liz Burr, Rachel Ryan, Bessie Artino and Felicia Gowanlock
Amanda Downey, Sharon Dudek, Courtney Alderman, Allison Piper, Kirsten Carr and Steph BaerSharon Dudek and Amanda Downey in action!
Team Fun
To end the fall season the Gator team gathered around the fire at the Robertson picnic shelter for some off the field festivities. The team carved some awesome pumpkins and enjoyed each others company while cooking hot dogs and s' mores over the fire. Below are some pictures from the night
Maggie Bodenlos hard at work!
Marci Potuzko and a very happy Amanda Downey showcase their work
The team and all the pumpkins
Bessie Artino and Steph Baer
Maggie Bodenlos hard at work!
Marci Potuzko and a very happy Amanda Downey showcase their work
The team and all the pumpkins
Bessie Artino and Steph Baer
Monday, November 17, 2008
Make a Difference Day
On Saturday, October 18th the Allegheny Softball team devoted their Saturday morning to giving back to the community during Make a Difference Day. The Gator team worked on Ernst Trail, which is a local bike trail found in Meadville. The girls raked and cleaned out pipes that are crucial for maintaining the trail. Here are some pictures of the girls hard at work:
2008 Banquet
A day after the fall tournament the Allegheny Softball team had their annual banquet. This banquet celebrated last season and the team’s accomplishments, and also introduced the newest Gator team members. This is a great day where players, coaches, parents and fans of the Gator team get together and celebrate Gator softball.
2008 Fall Tournament
The Allegheny Softball team hosted a fall tournament on Saturday, October 4th. Grove City, Westminster and LaRoche traveled to Allegheny and each team played three games. The Gators went 1-1-1 improving throughout the day. It was a beautiful fall day, where great softball took place. Here are some action shots from the day:
This tournament wrapped up the fall season for the Gators. The team is now conditioning and lifting on their own preparing for the upcoming season.
This tournament wrapped up the fall season for the Gators. The team is now conditioning and lifting on their own preparing for the upcoming season.
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