STANDISH, Maine – Saint Joseph's College Softball Head Coach Jamie Smyth '92 is pleased to announce his incoming recruiting class.
The softball class of 2027 features six players - five from Maine and one from New Hampshire - with three transfers and three first years. The group figures to infuse talent, depth, and character to a team that went 21-18 overall with an 8-2 mark in GNAC play last spring.
The 2023 Monks claimed the #2 seed in the North Division for the GNAC Tournament and opened the tourney with a 3-1 victory over #3N Emmanuel College on Thursday, May 4th before suffering losses to eventual GNAC Champion #1N Simmons University and #2N Lasell University.
Saint Joseph's graduated four major contributors from the 2023 squad: starting pitchers Emily Eagleston, Sydney Hatch and Meredith Pence and first baseman Olivia Howe. Pence claimed First Team All-Conference honors and Howe was named as the GNAC Player of the Year after hitting .463 (56-121) with 22 runs, 11 doubles, three home runs, and 25 RBI while starting all 39 of the Monks' games.
"This year's recruiting class is a unique mix of young talent and several impact transfer students," says Coach Smyth. "The coaching staff is anxious to get to work this fall with this new group and the returning players to start building the foundation for another successful season."
SOFTBALL CLASS OF 2027:
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Casey Carter Why Saint Joseph's? To further my education on a great campus while meeting new people and playing softball. High School: Played softball for four years and basketball and soccer for two years at Bangor High School…Earned 2021 All-PVC honors and named Second Team All-PVC for basketball in 2020…Played travel ball for the Ellsworth Eagles for one year and the Maine Pride for two years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll. Community Service: Volunteered at sports events. Personal: Casey Marie Carter, daughter of Jaime and Corey Carter…Has one sibling, Bryce Carter. |
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Alyssa Ladd Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend St. Joe's because I loved their small campus and their strong sense of community. I also loved the location - it's not in the city but not too far from Portland. High School: Played softball and basketball for three years at George Stevens Academy…Earned PVC Second Team honors in 2021 and 2023 and Third Team accolades in 2022…Played travel ball for the River Drivers for one year and Sluggers Outlaws for three years…Claimed PVC All-Academic honors and listed on the Highest Honor Roll. Community Service: Managed the varsity volleyball team, volunteered at middle school sports events, and volunteered at high school events. Personal: Alyssa Kay Ladd, daughter of Mandy and Andrew Ladd…Has two siblings, Lucas Ladd and Jasmine McDonald. |
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Madison Pelletier Why Saint Joseph's? I needed a change from my previous university and St. Joe's was filled with familiar faces along with great academics and softball program. Before St. Joe's: Plymouth State University, was awarded All-Rookie Team for softball her freshman year. Also played hockey at Plymouth. High School: Played softball at Gray New Gloucester High School and hockey for Greely High School (2017-2019) and Saint Dominic Academy (2019-2021)…Named First Team All-Conference as a senior, Second Team All-Conference as a sophomore, and Honorable Mention All-Conference as a freshman…Played travel softball for the Southern Maine Flame (2014-2019), Southern Maine River Rats (2019-20), and Maine Pride (2020-23)…Four-year varsity starter in hockey…Helped Greely win the State Championship her freshman year…Earned First Team All-State honors her junior and senior years…Named as a Becky Schaffer Award nominee as a senior…Garnered All-Academic honors all four years… Community Service: GNG-R Little League volunteer coach, GNGHS volunteer coach in 2022. Personal: Madison Lynn Pelletier, daughter of Keith and Mandy…Has twin brothers Zachary & Parker. |
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Morgan Roast Why Saint Josephs? I love the criminal justice program Saint Joseph's offers and the softball program. Before St. Joe's: Played one season (2022) at the University of Southern Maine…hit .289 (13-45) with two runs, two doubles, a triple, a home run, and six RBI while playing in 21 games, including 13 starts…Hit her first collegiate homer versus Eastern Connecticut on April 2nd, 2022. High School: Played varsity softball all four years at Gorham High School…Named Honorable Mention All-Conference…Played club for the River Rats (2017-21), New England Elite (2022), and Hitters Count (2019)…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society. Community Service: Completed around 30 hours of community service in high school. Personal: Morgan Kylie Roast, daughter of Jason Roast and Leeann Roast. |
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Kryslin Stearns Why Saint Joseph's? St. Joe's felt very calm, stable, and comfortable. High School: Two-year varsity player at Concord High School…Helped lead her team to a State Championship…Belted the first grand slam at her home field…New Hampshire Scholar. Personal: Kryslin Eave Stearns, daughter of Amy Wood. |
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Mollie Verreault Why Saint Joseph's? My first year of college was out of state and not what I expected. I quickly realized that being far away from my home and friends was not the right choice for me. After a year off I've realized that softball has been a large part of my life and I did not want to quit. Gratefully, Saint Joseph's College and the softball program has given me this opportunity. Before St. Joe's: Played in 43 games with 42 starts as a freshman (2022) at NCAA DII Assumption University…hit .205 (25-122) with 13 runs, three doubles, five home runs, and 14 RBI. High School: Participated in varsity softball and indoor track & field for four years at Scarborough High School…Named First Team All-Conference in 2021 after claiming All-SMAA Honorable Mention in 2019…Nominee for the Gatorade Player of the Year and Miss Maine Softball in 2021…Helped lead the Red Riots to Class A State Championships in 2018 and 2019…Was also a member of the Class A Indoor Track & Field Championship teams in 2017 and 2018…Played club for Southern Maine Flame (2014-17), Lady Mavericks (2017-18), and Maine Thunder (2018-21). Community Service: Completed over 50 hours of community service - Youth softball clinics, Clynk recycling, and more. Personal: Mollie Alyssabeth Verreault, daughter of Maureen and Steve Verreault…Sister to Kaitlin Verreault…Owns a very fat cat named Doug. |
