STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Jamie Smyth '92 is pleased to announce the Saint Joseph's College softball Class of 2024.
The softball freshman class, which features six players from three different states, figures to add depth, talent and a championship pedigree to the Monks' roster.
The 2024 class figures to help replace the production lost by the Monks' six seniors who graduated last spring: Kaylee Burns (Saco, Maine), Madisyn Charest (Sidney, Maine), Caitlyn King (Old Town, Maine), Maizie Lee (Saco, Maine), Libby Pomerleau (Limerick, Maine), and Kate Whitney (Jonesboro, Maine). This group of departed four-year contributors combined to hit .331 (352-1062) with 200 runs, 46 doubles, 13 triples, 11 home runs, 167 RBI and 38 stolen bases while the two pitchers – King and Whitney – won 28 games with 179 strikeouts over 412 innings in the circle.
"We are extremely proud of our 2024 softball recruiting class," adds Coach Smyth. "They are a talented group of high character students. They join a great group of returning players who will help them and support them as they transition into college"
SOFTBALL CLASS OF 2024:
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Alexis Downs Why Saint Joseph's? The small community High School: Played softball at Edward Little High School…received KVAC Second Team, KVAC All-Academic, and Freshman Coaches Award.…listed on honor roll, was on the National Honor Society, and garnered an Academic Excellence Award....played club for Western Maine Wildfire for four years. Community Service: National Honor Society Kiddie night and volunteered at the animal shelter and food bank. Personal: Alexis Lorraine Downs, daughter of Megan and Scott Downs. |
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Hannah Gower Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's College because I really liked that how it is a smaller campus and smaller classes. High School: Played softball at Scarborough High School…received varsity letter award all four years...competed in region and state championship three years in a row: 2017, 2018, and 2019. Community Service: volunteered at Ruth's Reusables and volunteered at the Spelling Bee for elementary kids. Personal: Hannah Noelle Gower, daughter of Jennifer and Deane Gower…sister to Connor Gower. |
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Lydia Howarth Why Saint Joseph's? For the special education program, the feel of the campus, and how nice the team is. High School: Participated in soccer, indoor track, and softball, at Kennebunkport High School…received All-Varsity Tri-Athlete, all conference Honorable Mention in 2017 and 2019...competed in the 2017 Class A soccer regionals...Listed on honor roll…played club for Southern Maine Flame 2014-2018, and Southern Maine River Rats 2019-present. Community Service: Tours of the new high school, softball clinics, and helped out the athletic department. Personal: Lydia Rose Howarth, daughter of Charles and Christine Howarth. |
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Madison Machado Why Saint Joseph's? I felt like the community at Saint Joseph's is very unique. I felt at home on campus. High School: Played field hockey and softball at Gloucester High School…received an All-Star award and Offensive Player of the Year award for in both field hockey and softball...was the 2018 and 2019 North Eastern Conference champions, 2019 Northern Massachusetts Champions, and 2019 Eastern Massachusetts Champions…was on the National Honor Society and on honor roll…played club for New England Storm for two years placing first in a tournament and Concord Raiders for two years. Community Service: Volunteer at Open Door Food Pantry, and helped with beach clean ups. Personal: Madison Ann Machado, daughter of Tiffany and Jason Machado…sister to Gabriella and Sofia Machado. |
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Taylor Owen Why Saint Joseph's? I love the atmosphere that the faculty and students create and the location! High School: Participated in field hockey, swimming, and softball at Wakefield Memorial High School…was captain of the varsity softball team junior and senior year.…listed on the honor roll, was on the National Honors Society, received biology, english and social studies Core Values award…played club for EMASS Panthers for the last six years, and captain of 18u Gold Team (2019-2020). Community Service: Volunteer tutor at the local Learning Center, volunteer at local little league softball camps, laying wreaths and planting flags in honor of our veterans at various cemeteries, sewing masks for those in need during the COVID crisis, and multiple other activities as a member of the WHS Social Awareness Club. Personal: Taylor Marie Owen, daughter of Debbie and Hank Owen...sister to Heather Owen. |
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Abigail Jerome Why Saint Joseph's? I loved the size of the school and everyone was so welcoming. High School: Played volleyball and softball at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy…2018 Division II All-State volleyball Honorable Mention and 2019 Division II All-State First Team…2018 Division II Softball Championship Runner-Ups, 2019 Softball Final Four, 2019 Division II State Runner-Ups…received 2020 N.H. Senior Scholar Athlete Award, listed on the honor roll…played club for N.H. Seacoast Volleyball Club for seven years including a trip to 2016 Jr. National Championships, also played for Barrington Blaze Travel Softball for nine years, 14U State Champions and Regional Runner-up in 2016, New England Regional Champions & Babe Ruth World Series Appearance in 2017...also plans on playing volleyball for SJC. Community Service: Barrington Youth Association Volunteer (2016-17), BYA Volunteer Coach (2018), Coe-Brown Volleyball Camp Counselor (2018-19), Barrington Middle School Volleyball Camp Counselor (2018-19). Personal: Abigail Sarah Jerome, daughter of Amy and Shawn Jerome…sister to Annie and Jack Jerome. |
