RECRUIT: TONI BORG

Toni Borg

TONI BORG, an incoming sophomore, will join the fastpitch Wesley Wolverines this September for the new 2019-2020 season. She will transfer from the Southern Vermont College where she played as a freshman for the SVC Mountaineers. Toni’s home is 1,500 miles away in Mansfield, Texas (but “I’m actually from New Jersey” she says.)

Coach Juli Greep: “Toni is a utility player who can help us on the corners or in the outfield. She’s a true team player who’s positive and passionate about the game. She’s a graduate of Mansfield HS, in Mansfield Texas. She was also selected to the NECC all-sportsmanship team while at SVC this spring.”

Toni Borg with Wolverine Head Coach Juli Greep

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AEC ALL-ACADEMIC

Must earn 3.2 GPA all year
Wesley softball lands 10 players
on conference All-Academic Team

The Atlantic East Conference (AEC) has placed 10 Wesley College fastpitch Wolverines (pictured below) on the league’s first-ever All-Academic Team. A total of 64 Wesley athletes were honored from across all sports at the college.

To earn a spot on the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must be a full-time student and register a 3.20 grade-point average or better through the Fall and Spring semesters.

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CONGRATULATIONS
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
sophomore #5 U  Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).

CONGRATULATIONS
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE).

CONGRATULATIONS
junior #6 OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ).

CONGRATULATIONS
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA).

CONGRATULATIONS
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ).

TWO NEW RECRUITS

Below are two more incoming Wolverine fastpitch freshmen headed for the Wesley College campus from opposite sides of the country. They are bringing strong athleticism along with power bats from the right and left sides of the plate! 

JULIANNA CERON, a middle infielder/ outfielder from Capuchino High School, San Bruno, California.

Coach Juli Greep: “Julianna is a speedster who can slap or swing away with decent power. She had a solid glove and a great arm and will truly challenge for a position in a number of spots on our field.” 

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ALEAH PEBLEY, a catcher/infielder from Boyertown High School, Boyertown, Pennsylvania.

Coach Juli Greep: “Aleah is an outstanding communicator on the field as a catcher, she has a reliable and powerful bat but can also contribute defensively in other positions.”

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FIVE NEW RECRUITS

For the fastpitch Wesley College Wolverines, it came down to the final Atlantic East Conference championship game last season. The fifth-seed navy and white swept through the playoffs beating every team they faced until our Wolverines were one of just two teams left standing.

Wesley proudly took home the runners-up award. Then, the Wolverines said goodbye to two key senior teammates of great impact for four years: all-conference players #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE) and #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

Not to worry, however. New talented recruits are arriving this September to join the already skilled, seasoned and accomplished Wolverines in their upcoming 2020 season’s quest for the AEC championship!

Below are new Wolverines signees and there are still more coming beyond these five. Watch this blog for further announcements. 

KAYLEE COLANTANO, a catcher/outfielder from Vorhees High School, Glen Gardner, New Jersey.

Coach Juli Greep: “Kaylee has been the starting varsity catcher since entering high school. Kaylee is an agile and quick defensive player who will add tremendous depth to our line up.” 

Kaylee Colantano and family.

CARLY ENDRES, a middle infielder from Schalick High School, Pittsgrove, New Jersey.

Coach Juli Greep: “Carly is a consistent hitter with the ability to add competitiveness on our infield, she is very versatile and dynamic.” 

Carly Endres and family.

Yes, Carly did record FOOTBALL history in high school, too! 

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MADDIE HAZEN, a corner infielder from Polytech High School, Woodside, Delaware.

Coach Juli Greep: “Maddie has a great glove and solid work ethic. She possesses the potential to add some pop to our line up and add needed depth to our infield.” 

Maddie Hazen and family.

VANESSA SANTOLERI, a pitcher from Design Thinking Academy, Newark, Delaware.

Coach Juli Greep: “Vanessa is a solid pitcher who comes with experience and spin. Her attitude and enthusiasm will be a great addition to our pitching staff. Vanessa will also be a dual sport athlete playing for the field hockey team.” 

Vanessa Santoleri and family.

BROOKE MCCORMICK, a catcher/infielder from Glen Bernie High School, Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Coach Juli Greep: “Brooke and her Glen Burnie teammates just finished as runners up in the Maryland State Tournament. Brooke comes with a consistent and powerful bat and the ability to catch or compete for a spot on the corners.”

Brooke McCormick and family.

AEC ALL-CONFERENCE

ATLANTIC-EAST SOFTBALL 

ALL-CONFERENCE 

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Wesley Wolverine Head Coach Juli Greep

Juli, in her eighth season as head coach, guided the team to a runner-up finish in the Atlantic East Conference Championship Series as the fifth seed after sweeping the opening pod against Immaculata and Cabrini. It is her first conference Coach of the Year award of her career.

From top, Juli,
Brandi, Megan,
Ashley, Dori

FIRST TEAM

Wesley Wolverine junior #7 U 
Brandi Dalious (Harrington, DE)

Brandi recorded a .732 slugging percentage and .500 on-base percentage to rank third in the Atlantic East in both categories. Dalious also tied for third in the conference with six home runs. She tallied a .378 average with 25 runs batted in, 20 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple.

Wesley Wolverine senior #8 OF 
Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE)

A threat to steal every time she reached base, Megan led the Atlantic East with 21 stolen bases. She registered a .315 batting average with 41 hits, 20 runs scored and 10 RBIs. Megan also reached base on at a .355 clip.

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SECOND TEAM

Wesley Wolverine senior #13 IF 
Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA)

Ashley led the team and ranked 10th in the conference in batting with a .390 average. She also sat third in the league in hits (48), tied for third in triples (4), fourth in slugging percentage (.691), runs scored (34), doubles (14) and fifth in home runs (5).

Wesley Wolverine sophomore #25 P 
Dori Loukopoulos 
(Chambersburg, PA)

Dori finished third in the Atlantic East in opponent batting average with hitters only hitting .235 against her. She won nine games in 2019, which was fifth-best in the conference. She also ranked sixth in strikeouts (55) and ninth in earned run average (3.06) in the Atlantic East.

At the plate, Dori notched a .371 batting average with 33 hits, 16 runs scored, 13 runs batted in, four doubles, two triples and a home run. Loukopoulos slugged .494 and reached base at a .441 clip.

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36 PHOTOS: AEC RUNNER-UP

Fastpitch Wesley Wolverines, Runner-up,
Atlantic East Conference Championship 

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OF THE FASTPITCH WOLVERINES, 

GAME #2, VS NEUMANN KNIGHTS,

Saturday, May 5, 2019

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From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD), sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA), sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ), senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE), senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA), freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ), freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE), sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA).

30+ PHOTOS: AEC PLAYOFFS

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OF THE FASTPITCH WOLVERINES, 

GAME #1, VS NEUMANN KNIGHTS,

AEC CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS 

Friday, May 3, 2019

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From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
junior #7 U Brandi Dalious (Harrington, DE),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
junior #6 OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD),
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA).

YEE HAW VIDEO

Leaving in 24hrs to play for the inaugural Atlantic East Conference championship and we are bringing our #yeehawenergy along with us. #bethefirst #winthedaytogether

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YEE HAW ENERGY VIDEO

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From top, three shown, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE).

AEC CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

ATLANTIC EAST CONFERENCE 
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES  

Wesley College Wolverines 
versus Neumann University Knights
@ Bruder Softball Field, 606 Convent Road, Aston, PA
 

AEC

Friday, May 3, 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 PM 
& 12:00 PM (if necessary)

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Wesley Wolverine junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD).