Geraci headed to Elmhurst College; Spizzirri to sign with Aurora University.
By Mike Miazga
Correspondent
The Fenton softball team enjoyed some recent success in a span of four contests.
While the Bison lost 13-0 to Aurora Central Catholic in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play, they swept a doubleheader from Proviso East by scores of 14-1 and 14-0 and split a MSC Blue Division doubleheader with Illiana Christian, winning 6-2 and dropping a 9-4 decision.
Fenton was 8-18 overall through 26 games.
Bison coach Dave Mello said he’s seen some key improvements from his team on the offensive side. “Our bunting has really been helping us get runners into scoring position,” he noted. “We also have been doing a nice job of scoring runs after two outs.”
Defensively, Mello has seen, as a whole, progress there as well. “Prior (to a recent game), we had been limiting our errors,” he said. “We have really improved defensively most days.”
And Fenton’s coach has liked what he has seen inside the pitching circle. “Our pitching has really been coming up big,” said Mello.
Against Proviso East, sophomore Payton Pugliese and senior Cynthia Guevara became the fourth and fifth pitchers on the team to earn a win this season.
Mello also has enjoyed the team’s camaraderie. “Our team spirit has been amazing this season,” he said. “It is a very close-knit team and they bring a lot of energy to every game.”
Senior Annie Gonzales and junior Rose Riley were cited for their strong recent play. “Annie has been not only contributing with her bat, but she is certainly the leader of the energy in the dugout,” said Mello. “She leads the team spirit. Rose has returned after missing the first half of the season and has contributed greatly at bat and in the field.”
Mello revealed Jenna Geraci recently signed with Elmhurst College to continue her playing career, while Taylor Spizzirri is signing with Aurora University.
“It always is a great day when we have girls who will be playing softball while continuing their education,” he said.
Fenton was slated to play a split doubleheader earlier this week at IC Catholic Prep and at home against Glenbard South at night. Fenton hosts its annual Bison Blast tournament Friday and Saturday.
