2025 New Jersey Softball Season Watchlist
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