18U Gold’s Trapani Commits to Wilmington University

Huntington, NY – Hailey Trapani, (2025 – Seaford, NY) Team Beast 18U Gold outfielder and student-athlete at MacArthur High School has committed to back-to-back NCAA Division II East Regional Champion Wilmington University (New Castle, DE) to play for Coach Mike Shehorn and the Wildcats. Wilmington University is a softball program with a rich tradition of success, that has become a perennial power in the Central Collegiate Athletic Conference and a very competitive East Region. Wilmington won the East region in 2023 and 2024 and advanced Women’s Division II College World Series.

Director of Softball Operations and 18U Gold Head Coach, Jamie Apicella commented on Trapani’s commitment announcement:

“Hailey is a Team Beast player who strives for perfection in every aspect of her game. Playing for strong softball programs at MacArthur High School and Team Beast 18U Gold over the years has prepared Hailey for the highest level of Division II softball. She’s a pure athlete that excels on both the defensive side and offensive side of the game. Hailey can track a ball in the outfield with the best. She is a center fielder by trade but can play all outfield positions. She runs extremely well with phenomenal arm strength from the outfield. Hailey can flat out hit. She exudes confidence in the batter’s box second to none. Great awareness of the strike zone and exit velocities consistently in the mid 70’s. Hits for power and average and beats you with her speed. She has tremendous instincts and confidence on the offensive side. Hailey had the ability to bat anywhere in the lineup. Her preparedness, work ethic and commitment to her craft has set her up for this tremendous opportunity. Hailey has a high energy personality that resonates with her teammates. She’s her toughest critic, which is what makes great players achieve at a high level. Hailey has achieved many pre and post season accolades over her high school career. Some of the accolades consist of 1st Team All County/All Long Island/All NY State over her High School career. We expect more of the same in her senior campaign. Hailey’s academic achievements in high school has laid the foundation for continued success in the classroom. She is a high-level student who is undecided of her career path at this point. Indicative of her personality, in wanting to make sure she pursues a career path that she will be passionate about. Congratulations to Hailey and her family on this outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud and happy for her and know she has a bright future ahead. We are excited to follow her career at Wilmington University.”

Team Beast 18U Gold continues the summer season during the independence week holiday at the TNT Showcase, July 4-7 in Quakertown, PA.

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Zicchinelli, Celi Named to New York Top Pitcher List

April 18, 2025

Huntington, NY - 18U Gold's Ava Zicchinelli (2025 - Miller Place, NY) and Addison Celi (2026 - Hampton Bays, NY) have been named to the New York high school softball's top outfielders list for 2025, announced by High School on Sports Illustrated. Both players were named to the 2025 Newsday Top 100 list. Zicchinelli, a Molloy University commit and Class A all-state honoree, fanned 186 batters over 142 innings and posted a 1.08 ERA. She is 8-0 with 58 strikeouts thus far this season. Celi was a Class AA all-state selection last year. In 2024, she recorded 12 wins, 229 strikeouts and held opposing hitters to a .116 average. Fans can vote who they think is the best in New York at the bottom portion of the SI article. Voting ends Thursday, April 24 at 11:59 PM ET Team Beast 18U Gold will begin the summer season at the 2025 Super 40 & Elite College Showcase , May 31-June 1 in Carteret, NJ.

Vomero Named to New York Top Infielders List

April 16, 2025

Huntington, NY - 18U Gold's Laney Vomero (2026 - Miller Place, NY) has been named to the New York high school softball's top infielders list for 2025 in High School on Sports Illustrated . Vomero, a Newsday Top 100 and Stony Brook University commit , drove in 22 runs, scored 19 times and hit 12 doubles last season. She was also named to the Class A all-state team. Vomero has helped lead Miller Place to an 8-0 start this season. Fans can vote who they think is the best in New York at the bottom portion of the Sports Illustrated article. Voting ends Monday, April 21, at 11:59 PM ET Team Beast 18U Gold begins the summer season at the 2025 Super 40 & Elite College Showcase , May 31-June 1 in Carteret, NJ.

Trapani, Hurst Named to New York Top Outfielders List

April 15, 2025

Trapani, Hurst Named to New York Top Outfielders List

18U Gold Announces 2025 Summer Schedule

April 9, 2025

18U Gold Announces 2025 Summer Schedule

Eight 18U Gold Players Named to Newsday's Top 100

March 27, 2025

Huntington, NY – Newsday announced its annual list of the top 100 Long Island softball players for the 2025 season on Thursday. The list included the following 18U Gold Players: Addison Celi (2026 – Hampton Bays, NY) Pitcher Celi struck out 229 batters and held opposing hitters to a .116 batting average. The Newsday All-Long Island second-team member batted .530 with two homers, 18 RBIs and 25 runs. Isabella Hurst (2025 – Bayport-Blue Point, NY) Outfielder The St. Thomas Aquinas College commit hit .475, slugged .672 and had 26 RBIs. Emily Lopez (2025 – Miller Place, NY) First Base Lopez had a 1.026 OPS, four home runs, 26 RBIs and 17 runs to help the Panthers to their first Long Island Class A title. The Farmingdale State College commit was named to Newsday’s All-Long Island second team. Kate Meyer (2025 – Sayville, NY) First Base The Adelphi University commit batted .449 with a 1.408 OPS, five homers, 35 RBIs and 24 runs. Hailey Trapani (2025 – Seaford, NY) Outfielder The Wilmington University commit hit .399 with 26 runs and 14 RBIs and was named to All County. Laney Vomero (2026 – Miller Place, NY) Shortstop The Stony Brook University commit had a 1.275 OPS, 22 RBIs, 19 runs and 12 doubles to earn All-Long Island second-team honors. Erin Wolfe (2026 – Bay Shore, NY) Pitcher Wolfe hit .452 with 28 runs scored, 15 walks, nine doubles and three triples. She had five wins, three saves, and struck out 70. Ava Zicchinelli (2025 – Miller Place, NY) Pitcher/Outfielder Zicchinelli struck out 186 batters and posted a 1.08 ERA in 142 ⅓ innings. She added a 1.147 OPS, 18 RBIs and 28 runs. The All-Long Island first-team selection will play at Molloy University. “Congratulations to all the Team Beast players who made the top 100 preseason list,” said Director of Softball Operations and Player Development Jamie Apicella . “We wish them the best of luck with their prospective seasons.”

18U Gold’s Meyer Commits to Adelphi University

March 21, 2025

Huntington, NY – Kate Meyer, Team Beast 18U Gold (Sayville, NY) has committed to Division II Adelphi University . Adelphi competes in the Northeast 10 Conference , home of some of the most successful softball programs in the East Region and the country. Kate also plays for Coach Tiffany Rowan at Sayville High School. Sayville has a rich tradition of successful softball and has produced and developed some of Long Island’s strongest and most talented players over the years. Director of Softball Operations and 18U Gold Head Coach, Jamie Apicella commented on Meyer’s commitment announcement: "Kate is a third baseman who can also play 1st base as well. On the defensive side Kate has elite arm strength from the 3B position. In addition to her arm strength, she has range to cover ground and defend the 5/6 hole as well as bunt coverages. On the offensive side Kate also exudes tremendous bat speed that translates to the college level. Exit velocities in the mid 70’s. Kate hits the ball to all fields with power. In addition to her power Kate makes contact all the time and is tough to strike out. Always at the top of the list in all offensive categories. She is a complete hitter with a consistent, repeatable swing with impeccable mechanics. Kate will make an immediate impact at the college level hitting in the middle of the lineup. Kate will be pursuing a career in nursing. Her work ethic on and off the softball field makes Adelphi University the perfect fit. Congratulations to Kate and her family on this outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud and happy for you and know you have a bright future ahead of you. We are excited to follow your career at Adelphi University." Team Beast 18U Gold has concluded winter training and will resume team activities later in the spring in preparation for the upcoming summer season.