News and Announcements
Julia DePonte Verbals to Washington
Joanna Grauer verbals to Arizona State
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!
Krista Williams verbals to Northwestern University
Nae White verbals to Oregon
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!
Gabby Maurice commits to UCLA
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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