2008 Gator Softball Video

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.

Player Profile- Sara Doan

Name: Sara Doan

Year: 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 Downey

Year: 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!

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 pumpkinsBessie Artino and Steph Baer