2025 New Jersey Softball Season Watchlist

by NJ Athletics

As the 2025 New Jersey high school softball season gets underway, it’s time to spotlight the athletes expected to make a major impact this spring. From power hitters and ace pitchers to all-around playmakers, this list features some of the top talent from across the state. Whether they're returning standouts or rising stars ready for a breakout year, these players are ones to keep on your radar all season long. Here's a look at the 2025 NJ Athletics Softball Players to Watch.

Seniors

  • Alyssa Bailey, Absegami
  • Allie Nankivell, Livingston
  • Anna Ziccardi, Mount St. Mary
  • Ariana Tomlinson, Robbinsville
  • Autumn Liebhauser, Randolph
  • Ava Oeckel, Cedar Grove
  • Brooke McHale, Weehawken
  • Brynn Lukacs, Morris Catholic
  • Caitlin Gaetani, Bayonne
  • Camryn Harry, Paul VI
  • Cayce Kavakich, Cedar Grove
  • Chelsea Kiesewetter, Gov. Livingston
  • Christina Ginex, Donovan Catholic
  • Danni Forrester, Manasquan
  • Delilah Tabaka, Wallington
  • Elisabeth Figliolino, St. John Vianney
  • Emily Gill, Wall
  • Envey Duran, Weehawken
  • Gia Fernandez, Cedar Grove
  • Gianna Apostolakos, Donovan Catholic
  • Gianna Capone, Toms River East
  • Gianna Muliero, Immaculate Heart
  • Gabby Shadek, Immaculate Heart
  • Haley Kempf, Paramus Catholic
  • Hannah Weismer, Kingsway
  • Jaime Dolegowski, West Orange
  • Jordan Strauss, Haddon Township
  • Jordan Tarabokia, North Brunswick
  • Kama Skrek, Jefferson
  • Katie Simonka, Steinert
  • LeeAnn Downey, Ramapo
  • Leah Mears, Vineland
  • Lena Banks, Central Regional
  • Lily Hagan, Red Bank Catholic
  • Mackenzie Seibel, Moorestown
  • Madalena Creo, Notre Dame
  • Madilynn Boyce, Middletown North
  • Megan McNally, West Morris
  • Mia Simon, Watchung Hills
  • Morgan Chambers, Paul VI
  • Natalia Ponce, Vineland
  • Nicole Knox, Red Bank Catholic
  • Nicole Swatko, South Plainfield
  • Olivia Croge, Cherry Hill West
  • Olivia Kurth, Donovan Catholic
  • Samantha Dougherty, North Hunterdon
  • Samantha Wakeley, Eastern
  • Sami Wakeley, Eastern
  • Sofia Spatocco, Egg Harbor Township

 

Juniors

  • Abbey Davis, Pope John
  • Akeelah Clark, Passaic Tech
  • Alaina Dorsey, St. Joseph Hammonton
  • Angela Sasso, Colts Neck
  • Ava Snyder, Kingsway
  • Bianca Walsh, Steinert
  • Cassidy Smith, Randolph
  • Danielle Audet, Paul VI
  • Deana Hu, West Windsor-Plainsboro North
  • Delaney Kroll, Cinnaminson
  • Elizabeth Yanni, Johnson
  • Emily McCarthy, Ramapo
  • Emily Zellman, Southern
  • Gabby Gonzalez, St. John Vianney
  • Isabella Maria, Donovan Catholic
  • Isabella Pisano, Hoboken
  • Jessica Mooney, Ocean City
  • Jillian Cianfrocca, Mount St. Dominic
  • Juliana Baez, Delsea
  • Kaci Velardi, Egg Harbor Township
  • Leilani Bird, West Orange
  • Lily Allmendinger, Passaic Valley
  • Madison McDougall, St. John Vianney
  • Mia Pope, Steinert
  • Olivia Cilli, Pope John
  • Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills
  • Riley Daly, Allentown
  • Sofia Reisinger, Morris Catholic
  • Sophia Alvarez, South Plainfield
  • Sophia Riccio, Wardlaw-Hartridge
  • Sophie Rothfeld, Livingston
  • Taylor Heinemann, Morris Knolls

Sophomores

  • Abigail Krill, Southern
  • Aleiya O'Neal, Steinert
  • Avery Nalducci, Brick Memorial
  • Bailey Schoenfeldt, Gloucester
  • Brooke Donofrio, Ramsey
  • Charlotte Yarnall, Summit
  • Dylan Lawson, Seneca
  • Ella Reynolds, Montclair
  • Francesca Castellano, Steinert
  • Gabriella Melendez, North Brunswick
  • Grace Lombardi, Red Bank Catholic
  • Hailee Hunter, Cinnaminson
  • Haley Macarthur, Northern Burlington
  • Isabella Wuelfing, Marlboro
  • Izzy Cino, Donovan Catholic
  • Jules Piano, Hanover Park
  • Lanie Giovinazzi, St. Joseph Hammonton
  • Leah English, Immaculate Heart
  • Maddie Bogart, Scotch Plains-Fanwood
  • Mia Favato, St. John Vianney
  • Riley Hunter, St. Joseph Hammonton
  • Riley Smith, Middletown South
  • Riley Smith, Middletown South
  • Teagan Weber, Bloomfield
  • Troi Jackson, Paterson Charter
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