Marylanders in a Delaware

DIII doubleheader next week

A week from this Wednesday, February 29, eleven college players, who once wore Marylander high school uniforms, will find themselves on the same field in a DIII doubleheader.

The contests will be between Washington College Shorewomen and Wesley College Wolverines at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on the Wesley's DuPont field, 500 Mary Street, Dover, Delaware.

In the battle of the hometown Marylanders, it is a bit lopsided. It will be two Wolverines pitted against nine Shorewomen, or even ten Shorewomen, counting head coach Lacey Lister (hailing from Denton, Md)! Of course, the true match-ups of nine against nine will be quite different on the actual softball diamond.

Here are the Maryland names that fans may spot around the ballpark.

FOR WASHINGTON COLLEGE...

Jill Piasecki

► Senior pitcher Jill Piasecki, Galena, Md.

Jill tossed a 3.46 ERA last year and led the conference with 13 sacrifice hits.

Brittany Walter

► Junior pitcher, outfielder Brittany Walter, Forest Hill, Md.

Brittany struck out a school-record 77 batters last season.

Lindsey Glascock

► Junior shortstop Lindsey Glascock, Glenwood, Md.

Lindsey led the conference in assists (102) in 2011, while driving home 22 RBIs and swiping 10 stolen bases (tied for team lead).

Shaelan Nottingham

► Junior second base Shaelan Nottingham, Ocean City, Md.

Shaelan sped across home plate 24 times last year.

Kylie Nottingham

► Sophomore catcher Kylie Nottingham, Ocean City, Md.

Last year, Kylie drove in a school-record 33 RBIs, while leading the team with 6 home runs and a .627 SLG.

Kelly Ward

► Sophomore outfielder Kelly Ward, Baltimore, Md.

Kelly, last year, was tabbed to play in 21 games as a freshman.

Molly Gallagher

► Freshman outfielder Molly Gallagher, Abingdon, Md.

Molly joins the team after 2011 second-team All-County honors in softball and soccer.

Kelsey Graham

  ► Freshman second base, outfield Kelsey Graham, Dunkirk, Md.

Last year, Kelsey slugged .516 and hit .484 with six doubles and 16 RBIs for the seventh-ranked team in the national high school Top 25.

Suzanne Patinella

► Freshman catcher, second base Suzanne Patinella, Fallston, Md.

Suzanne was a three-time All-Conference softball player in high school.

 FOR WESLEY COLLEGE...

Taylor Hendricks

► Junior utility, pitcher Taylor Hendricks, Havre de Grace, Md.

Taylor started 30 games last year, recording 65 strike outs and led the team in wins.

Brynae Goodley

► Freshman utility Brynae Goodley, Chesapeake City, Md. 

Brynae was a Honorable mention all-conference in high school last year.