Postseason Sights Set for North Branford Softball

Goals for North Branford, according to Schatz, include qualifying for both the state and Shoreline Conference tournaments and reaching the finals of the latter. Big games for the T-Birds include those against perennial foes Hale Ray (away on April 27), HK (home on April 9 and away on May 8) and Coginchaug (away on April 16 and home on May 12).

While the team returns many key players, one face North Branford will miss is catcher Sam Hemstock, who graduated.

“We have a very qualified freshman in Deanna Gallo and we’re looking for great things from her in the future,” said Schatz.

Other players expected to contribute include Kristen Kruglik, Sam Monico, Tori Ramada and Kayla Nowak, along with senior captains Bailey McGinnis, Brittany Reshotnik and Meghan Halligan.

“Meghan Halligan will again be a force to reckon with along with solid defense and strong hitting,” said Schatz. “We have a deep lineup, which should be stronger than ever.” 

North Branford 2011-12 Varsity Softball Schedule Thu., 4/5  Plainville  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  4:00 p.m.      Fri., 4/6  Morgan  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  11:00 a.m.      Sat., 4/7  Southington  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  11:00 a.m.      Mon., 4/9  Haddam-Killingworth  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Wed., 4/11  Portland  Away - Brownstone Park Nolan Field
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Fri., 4/13  Valley Regional  Away - Valley Regional High School
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Mon., 4/16  Coginchaug  Away - Coginchaug Regional High School
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Fri., 4/20  Westbrook  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Sat., 4/21  Trumbull  Away - Varsity Softball Field
[Directions]  11:00 a.m.      Mon., 4/23  East Hampton  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Fri., 4/27  Hale Ray  Away - Hale-Ray HS, Lou Milardo Field
[Directions]  6:30 p.m.      Mon., 4/30  Old Lyme  Away - Town Woods Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Wed., 5/2  Cromwell  Away - Cromwell High School
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Fri., 5/4  Old Saybrook  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Tue., 5/8  Haddam-Killingworth  Away - Haddam Killingworth HS
[Directions]  4:00 p.m.      Wed., 5/9  Valley Regional  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  3:45 p.m.      Sat., 5/12  Coginchaug  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  2:00 p.m.      Mon., 5/14  Cromwell  Home - Totoket Park
[Directions]  6:00 p.m.      Wed., 5/16  Morgan  Away - Peters Complex
[Directions]  6:30 p.m.      Tue., 5/22  Southington  Away - Southington High School
[Directions]  4:00 p.m.