Coaching Staff
The Lady Falcons received two new alumni coaches this season, Taryn DiGiacomo and Katie Garbarino, who played for the Falcons during their high school careers under Coach White. They both recently graduated from Kean University, where they continued both their academic and athletic career with one another after Saddle Brook. They worked as a pitcher and catcher duo, and continue to use their connection on and off the field, where they worked together as two, first-year head coaches.
Super Stats
Senior Gabby Santora led the Falcons this year with 191 strikeouts, along with 19 runs, 3 home runs, and 19 RBIs.
The team leaders for most hits this season were Gabby Santora with 33, Stella Cahill Slowik with 20, and Mia Ianneillo with 17. Freshmen pitchers Stella Cahill Slowik and Helyana Stamm allowed a total of 31 runs each during their time on the mound.
Graduating Seniors
The Lady Falcons only had one graduating senior, Gabby Santora. Her presence on the mound was extremely influential to the team as she celebrated her 500th career strikeout on May 5th against Wallington. Gabby had a very influential role on the team and will be going on to Fairleigh Dickinson University to continue her academic and athletic career.
Special Shoutouts & Awards
After the injury of the Lady Falcon’s starting varsity catcher, freshmen Isabella Ciaccio was pressed into action suddenly. She was selected as a Real MVP by newjersey.com for the extra time she put into learning the position and has stepped into the role as a young leader for the Falcons.
Senior Pitcher Gabby Santora received First Team NJIC All-League Team after she noticed hard work this season battling back from an injury earlier in the season. Sophomore infielder Mia Ianneillo received Second Team NJIC All-League, along with freshmen outfielders Stella Cahill Slowik and Athena Fairley. Junior Bella Gjorgoski was also noticed by the NJIC as this year's Honorable Mention for the work that she put in as one of the only upperclassmen on the team this season.
13