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Top (l-r): Assistant coach Joe Hurley, assistant
coach Jacki Paton, Karen Geaney,
Stephanie Valentinetti,
Erin Molloy, Ashley
Mastrorocco, Allison
Hoyt, Laura Maloney, Marisa
Carroll, head coach Cassie Arroyo and assistant coach Kenn
Beck. Bottom (l-r): Rosie Zollo,
Virginia McGovern, Kim
Farris, Kim Carroll,
Jen Maiorini, Justine
Barra, Crystal George,
and Jenna Waz
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Outlook
Southampton Graduate Campus' softball team has traditionally
been known for its solid pitching, slick fielding and hustle on
the base paths. That recipe translated into multiple New York Collegiate
Athletic Conference titles in the 1990s. With two of the league's
top hurlers, Kim Carroll and Shayma Hill, the team made the playoffs
in 2001 for the first time in four years. They made a repeat appearance
in 2002. Head Coach Cassie Arroyo returns for her third season in
2003 and assistant coach Jackie Paton returns for her 12th. Joining
a long tradition of Southampton Graduate Campus players who later coach,
both played for the Lady Colonials and graduated from Southampton.
In recent seasons, the team has been filled with players who have
been named NYCAC "Rookie of the Week" and "Player of the Week."
The Colonials play an annual, high-profile Spring Break tournament
in Orlando, Fla.'s Rebel Games. Tradition is also an important part
of this program: Each year, current and former players get together
for a barbecue and alumni softball game.
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| 2003 Softball coaches
Jacki Paton, Kenn Beck, Cassie Arroyo and Joe Hurley. |
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Colonial Generals Cassie Arroyo enters her third
season as head coach for Southampton Graduate Campus' softball team.
She graduated from the college in 1998 and began assistant coaching
for the team a year later under the guidance of Cindy Corwith.
When Arroyo first came to Southampton as a freshman, she dominated
the plate as catcher. During her sophomore year she challenged
herself and learned how to pitch and by her senior year, she mastered
this talent. When Corwith transferred her duties to Arroyo, she
said, "Cassie's knowledge of the game made her a valuable asset
to my coaching staff. I'm leaving the team in very capable hands."
Arroyo proved that in addition to being capable, she was confident.
Throughout the season, she reminded her team and fans, "I have
a great group of kids who have a never-say-die attitude." Arroyo
resides in Hampton Bays.
Jacki Paton returns for yet another year with the Colonials.
She has been an assistant coach at Southampton since 1992. Paton
graduated from SC in 1991. She currently works for Mercy High
School in Riverhead as a math teacher where she also coaches varsity
soccer and basketball. "Jacki has been an integral part of Colonial
softball since 1992," said Coach Arroyo. "Her new ideas and strategies
make learning fun for the players. She is a great communicator."
Paton resides in Hampton Bays.
Entering his third season as assistant coach for the Colonials
and adding a different angle of expertise to the team is Kenn
Beck. "Kenn is an avid player with a great knowledge of the
game," said Coach Arroyo. Beck is a sub-contractor and resides
in Manorville.
2002 Archive
2001 Archive
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