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Julia DePonte Verbals to Washington

Posted by Bob Stauder at Nov 6, 2011 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Sorcerer sophomore infielder Julia Deponte has verbally committed to the University of Washington. DePonte, who attends Vacaville H.S. in Vacaville, Calif., gave her pledge to accept a softball scholarship to Huskies' head coach Heather Tarr.
"I chose Washington because it has everything I want for my future," DePonte said, "on and off the field.  I was warmly welcomed by the players and by the coaching staff on my visit there.  There was a unique bond among them that felt like family.  I knew I wanted to attend the University of Washington."
"Julia DePonte is an athlete who is skilled playing a number of positions," Sorcerer head coach Phil Mumma said.  "She utilizes her athletic ability and softball instincts to perform at a high level no matter where the team needs her. That is very rare in today's game and is one of the factors that made Julia a highly-coveted prospect."
DePonte was recruited by a number of high-level programs, including five of last year's WCWS teams. Julia was impressed by Washington's academic reputation as well as it softball success. "Academically, Washington is highly respected.  I will be able to explore a number of fields of study before selecting the major that will prepare me for my life after softball," she said.
DePonte will follow fellow Sorcerers outfielder Victoria Hayward and pitcher Kasey Stanchek to the Seattle campus. She will join the ranks of 19 other Sorcerers presently playing at or committed to seven Pac-12 schools.
Congratulations to Julia!  
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Joanna Grauer verbals to Arizona State

Posted by Bob Stauder at Oct 26, 2011 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Pitcher Johanna Grauer has verbally committed to Arizona State University. Grauer accepted the grant-in-aid in a telephone call to Sun Devils Head Coach Clint Myers, following her visit to the Tempe campus last weekend. "I chose Arizona State because it has always been my dream to play for a Pac-12 school," Grauer said. "The ASU coaching staff is undeniably committed to the softball program and to the well-being of the athletes. The moment I stepped on campus I knew that ASU was where I wanted to go to school. I can't wait to join the Sun Devil family."

Grauer became a highly-recruited prospect after joining Sorcerer earlier this fall, drawing interest from a number of top-tier programs.  A sophomore at Amador Valley H.S. in Pleasanton, Calif., Johanna helped pitch the Dons to the 2011 North Coast Section championship.

"Johanna has done a great job in her three months with us," Sorcerer head coach Phil Mumma said. "She throws hard and spins the ball well and is a great competitor and teammate. She deserves this honor."

Arizona State has a rich softball history and won the 2008 and 2011 national collegiate championships.

Major props to Johanna!

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Krista Williams verbals to Northwestern University

Posted by Bob Stauder at Oct 24, 2011 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Krista Williams has verbally committed to accept a softball scholarship to Northwestern University.  Williams gave her verbal to Wildcats Head Coach Kate Drohan, following her return from an October unofficial visit to the Evanston campus.

"I chose Northwestern because it has everything I am looking for," Williams said.  "Northwestern is a strong academic university that maintains a competitive softball program.  That balance is what I wanted in a university and it exceeded my expectations.  I loved that the coaching staff and players were extremely committed and enthusiastic about their program. I am looking forward to becoming a Northwestern Wildcat"!

Williams, a speedy runner who both slaps and swings with power, attends Amador Valley H.S. in Pleasanton, Calif., where she also pitches.  She helped lead the Dons to the 2011 North Coast Section championship, hitting .512 for the season and recording a 0.51 ERA.  Her performance earned her a spot on the All-State second team and she was named Bay Area Newspaper group Player of the Year. For Sorcerer she plays both outfield and first base.

"We are proud of Krista for what she has achieved on and off the field," Sorcerer head coach Phil Mumma said.  "Krista works hard on her game and gets better each year both offensively and as a defender - she does many things well.  She is a true student/athlete and will be well matched in the Northwestern program."

Northwestern is a member of the Big-10 conference and reached the semi-finals of the Women's College World Series in 2006 and 2007. Former Sorcerers Emily Allard and Sammy Albanese are current Wildcats.

Congratuations, Krista!
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Nae White verbals to Oregon

Posted by Bob Stauder at Oct 14, 2011 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Nae White has verbally committed to accept a softball scholarship to the University of Oregon. "I chose the University of Oregon because I felt very welcomed by the coaching staff and the softball team. The University of Oregon has an exceptional softball program, and are equally successful academically.  All of the coaches are successful collegiate athletes.  I am very excited to have the opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge in softball at the collegiate level under such a decorated coaching staff! I am honored and excited to be a Duck!"

Congratulations Nae! We look forward to watching you compete in the Pac 12! 

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Gabby Maurice commits to UCLA

Posted by Bob Stauder at Sep 21, 2011 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Sorcerer Gold - Phil infielder Gabrielle Maurice has verbally committed to accept a softball scholarship to UCLA.  The Modesto sophomore gave her commitment to Bruin head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez during a recent unofficial visit to the Westwood campus.

"I chose UCLA because to me it has the best of everything,"Gabby said.  "I know that I will receive a great education from one of the top public universities in the country, as well as play for the nation's most successful college softball program." 

Gabby also cited a highly-regarded coaching staff, the program's family atmosphere, and a chance to play in the Pac-10 as additional reasons for choosing UCLA. Maurice is currently a standout second baseman for Johansen High School, ranked near the top of NorCal prep softball. She burst on the national recruiting scene shortly after joining Sorcerer last fall. 

"Gabby certainly generated substantial interest from many of the nation's strongest programs in a very short time," Sorcerer head coach Phil Mumma said. "But as good as she is now, she will continue to grow as a player.  She is very coachable, likes to play and loves to compete. That's hard to beat. "Samantha Camuso, who hit eight post-season home runs during the Bruins 2010 national championship drive, and freshman catcher Alyssa Tiumalu are former Sorcerer's currently playing for UCLA.


Congratulations Gabby!

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