Huntington, NY
– Newsday announced the 2024 All-Long Island Softball team
on Thursday. The list included six players from the 18U Gold team.
First Team
Lauren O’Brien (2024 – Massapequa, NY) Outfielder
O’Brien, who was named Nassau player of the year by the coaches, hit .403 with 17 RBIs and had a 1.043 OPS. The senior scored 25 runs, stole 12 bases and had a perfect fielding percentage (1.000).
Julia Parise (2024 – East Meadow, NY) Pitcher
Parise hit .466 with five home runs and 17 RBIs. The Southern New Hampshire commit drove in 17 runs, drew 18 walks and had a 1.442 OPS.
Ava Zicchinelli (2025 – Miller Place, NY) Pitcher/Outfielder
Zicchinelli struck out 200 batters and pitched to a 1.12 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 156 ⅓ innings to help lead Miller Place to its first Long Island Class A title. She batted .469 with 29 runs and 18 RBIs, and had a 1.172 OPS.
Second Team
Josie Alfano (2025 – Mount Sinai, NY), Catcher
Emily Lopez (2025 – Miller Place, NY) First Base
Laney Vomero (2026 – Miller Place, NY) Shortstop
Team Beast 18U Gold continues the summer season during the independence week holiday at the
TNT Showcase,
July 4-7 in Quakertown, PA.