RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Skyland Conference Senior All-Star Game committee has announced the selections for this year’s event, giving senior softball players from across the league one final chance to represent their schools. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at Diamond Nation in Raritan Township, with Diamond Nation serving as the event sponsor.
The All-Star contest will pit Team American against Team National. Team American is coached by North Hunterdon’s Anthony Rotondo, assisted by Somerville coach Karissa Astrella. Team National is led by Pingry head coach Chip Carver, with assistance from Warren Hills coach Renee Smola. The nine-inning format ensures that every player will have an opportunity to take the field, with each team’s entire batting order rotating through the lineup throughout the game.
This year’s honorees were selected by the Skyland All-Star Game Committee based on nominations submitted by the league’s 23 coaches. Below are the players and coaches chosen for this year’s event.
Team American Roster
Mia Lawson, Belvidere, P/1B
Gianna Nese, Belvidere, P/2B
Sara Thiessen, Bound Brook, CF
Mia Elliot, Franklin, 1B
Zoe Ling, Franklin, SS
Tiffany Pecorella, Franklin, 2B
Sophia Ziegler, Franklin, CF
Rebecca Airel, Immaculata, C
Caroline Colitti, Immaculata, P
Julia Gallo, Immaculata, 1B
Caitlyn Maychrich, Immaculata, SS
Marli Szeirer, Immaculata, 1B
Vanessa Kosuda, Mount St. Mary, OF/1B
Kylie Petak, North Hunterdon, C
Riley Santos, Phillipsburg, OF
Elie Lardierie, Ridge (injured)
Robyn Lusardi, Ridge, 1B/OF
Sam Rafanello, Ridge, SS
Mina Batra, Somerville, 3B
Nicole Fitzgibbon, Somerville, 1B/U/P
Coaches: Anthony Rotondo, North Hunterdon (Head Coach); Karissa Astrella, Somerville (Assistant Coach)
Team National Roster
Silje Emery, Bernards, CF
Maddie Lardieri, Bernards, P/U
Gina Mahlik, Bernards, SS
Alex Pagonis, Bernards, 1B
Melanie Artuso, Bridgewater-Raritan, OF
Brooke Baisley, Gill St. Bernard’s, CF
Grace Brouillard, Hillsborough, C
Claire Marcinek, Hillsborough, OF/1B
Lilly McDonough, Hillsborough, OF
Kaitlyn Kozak, Hunterdon Central, P
Valentina Barrios, Manville, C/SS
Lauren Tortolani, Montgomery, CF
Delaney Swain, Pingry, SS/U
Georgia Andreoli, South Hunterdon, OF
Danella Silagy, South Hunterdon, SS
Avalyn Stayskal, Voorhees, 3B/P
Chloe Frommelt, Warren Hills, LF
Gianna Marinelli, Warren Hills, SS
Rylee Rhinehart, Warren Hills, 3B
Coaches: Chip Carver, Pingry (Head Coach); Renee Smola, Warren Hills (Assistant Coach)
Selected but Unable to Participate
Morgan Bobrowski, Watchung Hills
Maddie Cerami, Watchung Hills
Tia Shikar, Watchung Hills
Ella Stevinson, Watchung Hills
This event is more than just a game—it’s a celebration of the talent and dedication of senior softball players across the Skyland Conference. Fans, family, and friends are encouraged to attend and support these outstanding athletes as they showcase their skills one last time in their high school careers. Don’t miss the chance to see some of the best high school softball talent in the region at Diamond Nation on June 11.
Congratulations to all who made the roster!
