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(top row) Rosie Roessel, Caitlin Curtin, Christian Scott, Kelsie Anderson, Emily Hamilton, Danielle Lorenzo, Alex McKay, Brittane Fetterman
(middle row) Ashton Hughes, Jen Plotzker, Jessica Steubing, Nicole Stumpf, Courtney Curtin, Rachel Malone
(bottom row) Stacy Kuwik
2009 Varsity Team
NYS Class AA Championship Title Game Runner-Up (2009)
NYS Class AA Far West Region Champions (2009)
NYS Class AA Quarter Finalist (1999, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009)
Section V Class AAA Champions (2006, 2008, 2009)
Section V Class AA Champions (1999, 2000, 2003)
Section V Class AAA Runner-Up (2005, 2007)
Monroe County Divison I League Champions
(2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Democrat & Chronicle - Four softball players earn first-team all-state honors
Four first-team selections, including pitchers Stacy Kuwik (Fairport) and Trisha Pike (Batavia Notre Dame) from a pair of state runner-up teams, headline the list of 26 Section V players who earned All-State softball honors announced Wednesday.
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Class AA
First team: Stacy Kuwik, Fairport. Second team: Rosie Roessel, Fairport. Fifth: Alissa Dixon, Webster Schroeder; Vicki Switzer, Schroeder. Sixth: Erika Hoppner, Webster Thomas; Whitney Rodak, Spencerport.
2009 Birds Eye Foods - Section V Softball Players of the Year
MONROE I: Stacy Kuwik of Fairport and Alissa Dixon of Webster … Kuwik,
a senior pitcher, repeats for the third time as a player of the year. She was 24-3 this year with eight no hitters and one perfect game. She had 309 strikeouts in 171 innings with a 0.20 ERA. At bat she had a .561 average with 29 extra base hits including eight home runs with 46 RBI’s and six stolen bases. She will attend Syracuse University to study computer engineering on a softball scholarship.
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Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport loses to Brentwood in Class AA softball title game
June 14, 2009
Errors cost Red Raiders
WATERLOO — They already had secured their spot in school history, winning a second straight Section V title and going farther than any softball team ever has for Fairport
But these Red Raiders wanted more. They wanted their own spot in state tournament history, not to be a footnote like so many teams that come so close but go home without the big trophy.
But after rallying for a 2-1 win Saturday morning in the Class AA semifinals against Columbia (Section II), uncharacteristic errors derailed the Red Raiders in a 4-1 title game loss to Brentwood (XI).
And when it was over, the faces of these Fairport players were wet from tears, along with the hard rain that had started to fall again at the Waterloo Softball Complex.
"I told them how proud I was of the way they represented Fairport but (also) how far they've brought this program," coach Amie Carr, a former Fairport player, said of her message in the last huddle of the season.
"I told our seniors that they led us here. We had the motto all year, 'Those that work the hardest are the last to surrender.' We at least know we went out working our hardest."
But they didn't play anywhere near their best.
Brentwood (24-4) went ahead 1-0 in the second inning when Fairport pitcher Stacy Kuwik walked the first two batters, then after a strikeout, fielded a hard grounder and threw low to first base, as the ball got by Jenny Plotzker allowing the run to score. Kuwik, an All-State pick headed for Syracuse University, walked five batters, struck out six and scattered four hits. Though it wasn't nearly enough to bring her team back, the last at-bat of her career was memorable.
Kuwik slammed a two-out, solo home run in the sixth inning to spoil Nicole Flint's shutout. It traveled approximately 230 feet, and Waterloo school officials said it's the first over-the-fence homer since that field opened in 2000.
"I was so pumped, so angry, so happy, so sad — all at the same time," she said of the only hit Flint allowed in an efficient but not overpowering game. Kuwik was mad because things got away from Fairport (25-3) in the fifth inning. With one out, a single, infield error and walk loaded the bases.
After an RBI bloop single, two more infield errors let runs score.
"Normally, we get those plays," Kuwik said.
They did in the semis. Jess Steubing's sixth-inning double scored Kuwik, who had singled, from first base with the go-ahead run. Columbia had gone up 1-0 on Shannon Dougherty's third-inning double, one of only two hits Kuwik allowed. She struck out eight and walked three. Kuwik also scored the tying run in the fourth inning, hustling home from second base and making a good slide after an overthrow to first base.
"No matter what," she said later, "the whole season was great and this was just one game. I'm very proud of my team."
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport softball team advances to championship
June 14, 2009
WATERLOO – Fairport lost 4-1 to Section XI’s Brentwood in today’s rainy Class AA state softball championship game at the Waterloo Softball Complex.
The Red Raiders (25-3), who were making their first trip this deep into the state tournament, committed four errors that led to runs. They fell behind 1-0 in the second inning and then made three miscues in the fifth that helped Brentwood (24-4) score three times. A two-out, solo home run by standout senior Stacy Kuwik in the sixth was all Fairport could manage against pitcher Nicole Flint, who tossed a one-hitter with eight strikeouts and just two walks. Kuwik gave up only four hits, struck out six but walked five batters.
In the morning semifinals, Jess Steubing’s double in the bottom of the sixth inning scored Kuwik all the way from first base and gave Fairport a 2-1 comeback win over Section II’s Columbia (20-7). The Raiders fell behind in the third inning after an error and Shannon Dougherty’s RBI double, one of only two hits allowed by Kuwik. The star pitcher headed to Syracuse University struck out eight and walked three.
She used her speed to score both Raiders runs.
A good athlete, Kuwik hustled home from second base to tie, 1-1, in the fourth inning. Infield hits by Rachel Malone and Kuwik, along with a throwing error, started the rally with runners on second and third.
Steubing then struck out, but reached first when Dougherty, the catcher, dropped the third strike and threw to third base. With the bases loaded and no outs, Jenny Plotzker hit into a force out at home, but an errant throw by Dougherty to first base as she tried for the double play allowed Kuwik to score, as she made a good slide around the tag.
Kuwik opened the sixth inning with a single, Fairport’s fifth hit but only the first out of the infield off pitcher Jena Servidone. Steubing then lined a double to the right-center field gap to score Kuwik.
Times Union - Late rally sinks Columbia in semis
June 14, 2009
WATERLOO -- Columbia High junior pitcher Jena Servidone did not allow a ball to leave the infield over the first five innings Saturday morning in the state Class AA semifinals against Fairport, yet the Blue Devils found themselves in a tie game.
The Red Raiders finally put two balls into the outfield in the bottom of the sixth and that proved to be the difference.
Jess Steubing doubled home Syracuse-bound pitcher Stacy Kuwik in the sixth and Kuwik recorded the final three outs to propel Fairport to a 2-1 victory, ending Columbia's season.
Steubing, Fairport's No. 4 hitter, was 0-for-2 against Servidone before delivering in the sixth. Kuwik, who singled to center with one out, flew around the bases after Steubing ripped a pitch on the outside corner to center.
Kuwik ended the game by striking out Kacey Ochs and then was mobbed by her teammates. Columbia, making its first appearance in the state playoffs since 2001, ended at 20-7.
"It has been a heck of a ride and I can't give (seniors) Sam Chevalier, Shannon Dougherty and Meg Bailey enough credit for the careers they have had," Columbia coach Gary Holtz said. "The (Section II) quarterfinals had always been tough for us, so for us to make it this far is awesome," Chevalier said.
"It was a terrific year. I'm proud of everything we've done. We were in this game the whole way," said Servidone, who tossed a six-hitter and matched Kuwik with eight strikeouts.
The Blue Devils broke through with a run in the third when Chevalier reached on an error and scored on Dougherty's sharp double to left. Fairport, with lefty spray hitters in the No. 1, 2 and 9 positions in the lineup, tied the game in the fourth on two infield hits and two Columbia errors. "I got on from an error. That helped us, but unfortunately, it went both ways. You can't expect everything to be given to you," Chevalier said.
Kuwik, a hard-throwing righty, allowed only one other hit, a single in the seventh by Jess Freemantle. "Obviously, their pitcher is going to Syracuse I believe for a reason. She's really, really good," Holtz said. "They rattled us with some stuff we don't see a whole lot."
After accepting its semifinal plaque and Class AA Sportsmanship Award, Columbia gathered behind the field along the third base line. Holtz thanked his seniors and commended his players on a tremendous playoff run before one final huddle for 2009. "I'm really proud of them," Holtz said.
Fairport dropped the final, 4-1 to Brentwood.
2009 State Championship - Class AA Section / Bracket
June 9, 2009
2009 NYSSWA rankings (through June 6) Class AA
Rank Class AA Record Prev
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1. North Rockland-1 22-1 2.
2. Tottenville-PSAL 27-0 3.
3. Fairport-5 23-2 4.
4. St. John the Baptist-CHSAA 27-2 8.
5. Liverpool-3 24-3 9.
6. Brentwood-11 21-4 11.
7. Horseheads-4 19-7 12.
8. Columbia-2 19-6 NR
9. Long Beach-8 20-5 14.
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport prevails in state quarterfinals
June 10, 2009
Fairport's softball team has adopted the slogan "those who work the hardest are the last to surrender," and during Tuesday night's Class AA state softball quarterfinal contest, the Red Raiders heeded those words.
They held a 1-0 lead before Section VI's Williamsville North scratched out an unearned run against Fairport ace Stacy Kuwik. Rather than lament losing the lead late, the Red Raiders showed resiliency.
Courtney Curtin coaxed a one-out walk and moved to second on sister Caitlin Curtin's sacrifice bunt. With two outs and the winning run on second and down to her last strike, junior Danielle Lorenzo battled back to force a full count, then hit a slow dribbler back to the pitcher.
Hustling down the first-base line, Lorenzo forced Williamsville's Robin Kennery into a rushed throw that sailed wide of the bag, allowing pinch-runner Emily Hamilton to score. Hamilton was mobbed by her teammates as the Red Raiders celebrated a thrilling, 2-1 win at State University College at Brockport that sent Fairport (24-2) into the state semifinals.
The Red Raiders will face the winner of Section III's Liverpool vs. Section II's Columbia at 9 a.m. Saturday at Waterloo.
"I just knew I had to put the ball in play. I was so pumped getting to hit because I knew I was going to hit the ball and get that run home," said Lorenzo, a junior in her first year on varsity. "I love being under pressure like that, and I don't know why. But I love conquering the pitcher. We're so ecstatic and pumped and I think we can go all the way and win (states)."
The Red Raiders struck first in the fourth. Rosie Roessel drew a walk, advanced to third on Rachel Malone's single and scored on a fielder's choice by Kuwik. A year after a disappointing loss to Clarence in the quarters, Fairport relied on Kuwik, the Syracuse University-bound senior, to shut down Williamsville North (21-6).
Kuwik hit a batter in the first and allowed a single in the second, but both runners were erased when Courtney Curtin threw each out trying to steal second. From there Kuwik settled down, retiring 10 consecutive hitters until allowing a pair of sixth-inning singles. She allowed only three hits and struck out six in the win.
"I was pretty dialed in. I felt a little wild early, but in the end I buckled down and kept making pitches," said Kuwik, who added her screwball was working really well. "It feels great getting over this hurdle. Every moment could be my last so that was an awesome way to end the game and move on in states."
Williamsville North's only run was unearned, as an errant throw from first to third allowed Kennery to score in the seventh before Fairport's late-game dramatics. The Red Raiders won despite getting only one hit, Malone's fourth-inning single, but made the most of Kennery's wildness, as the Williamsville North starting pitcher issued three walks and hit a batter.
"We never get rattled and never hang our heads," said Courtney Curtin, a senior and three-year varsity player. "Losing in last year's quarterfinals made us more determined this year that we're going all the way. This is where we want to be and now we have a chance to win states."
News 8 - Fairport 9, Webster Thomas 0
Stacy Kuwik hit a two-run homer and struck out 14 in a one-hitter as Fairport defeated Webster Thomas 9-0 in the Class AA State Qualifier Saturday afternoon at SUNY Brockport. (click link for video)
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport softball advances to Class AA states
Fairport scored eight runs with two outs in the fourth inning en route to a 9-0 victory over Webster Thomas at State University College at Brockport in today’s qualifying game for the Class AA state softball tournament.
Fairport (23-2), whose only losses have been to squads from South Carolina during its spring trip, will play the Section VI champion — Clarence or Williamsville North — in Tuesday’s 2 p.m. state quarterfinals back in Brockport.
Fairport has never advanced past the quarterfinals.
Thomas finished 21-3.
Red Raiders right-hander Stacy Kuwik continued her stellar senior season. The future Syracuse University player allowed just one hit — Betsey Burns’ infield dribbler single in the fifth inning – struck out 14 and walked two.
Kuwik also went 3-for-4 and capped the fourth-inning by lining a two-run home run to center field. It hit the top of the fence, deflected straight up and then a foot over.
Thomas pitcher Erika Hoppner had limited Fairport to just one hit in the first three innings, but Kuwik started the fourth with a single. After a groundout and strikeout, Courtney Curtin singled up the middle for a 1-0 lead. Kuwik had moved up on a fielder’s choice and scored from second.
Caitlin Curtin, Courtney’s twin sister, followed with an infield single and they moved to second and third on a wild pitch. Danielle Lorenzo came through with a two-run double to make it 3-0.
After Ashton Hughes walked, lead-off hitter Rosie Roessel slapped a ground ball to third base and when the throw went wide of first two more runs scored to make it 5-0.
Rachel Malone, who went 3-for-4, hit a run-scoring double and then Kuwik smashed her homer. Pinch-hitter Alex McKay added an RBI single in the fifth inning.
News 8 - Fairport 4, Schroeder 3
June 4, 2009
Fairport wins the Class AA Softball Championship with a 4-3 victory over Schroeder.
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport edges rival Webster Schroeder for Class AAA softball title
June 5, 2009
For the third straight year, the Section V Class AAA softball championship game between Fairport and Webster Schroeder was decided in the seventh.
And for the second year in a row, the Red Raiders were the ones celebrating at the State University of Brockport after squeaking past their Monroe County Division I rival.
Top-seeded Fairport pushed across the winning run when Jenny Plotzker's ground ball with one out and the bases loaded was bobbled, and speedy Rosie Roessel raced home to give the Raiders a 4-3 win Thursday night and their third title in four years.
I wanted to get a hit and I wasn't scared at all because I could hear the team behind me," said Plotzker, a junior who reached on an error, grounded out and struck out looking earlier against freshman Alissa Dixon.
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"You've got to make the plays and we didn't — bottom line," Warriors coach Meaghan Keil said.
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"With (Roessel) on third, we knew any hit she could score," Kuwik said.
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We just try to keep them loose, keep them relaxed and tell them we believe in their abilities," coach Amie Carr said.
All-tournament team: Sandy Cao (Jefferson/Franklin), Megan O'Connell (Hilton), Steph Armbruster (Schroeder), Rachel Malone (Fairport), Vicki Switzer (Schroeder), Jess Steubing (Fairport), Alissa Dixon (Schroeder), Kelly Carolan (Schroeder), Courtney Curtin (Fairport). MVP: Stacy Kuwik (Fairport). (Go read it all - click link).
Democrat & Chronicle - Webster Schroeder, Fairport to meet in scectional final once again
Following stellar pitching performances at SUNY Brockport Tuesday, second-seeded Webster Schroeder and No. 1 Fairport will meet in the Section V Class AAA softball finals for the third consecutive season. (go read it all)
2009 Section V Softball Tournament - Class AAA Final Seeding / Bracket
Week 8 - Birds Eye Player of the Week (Section V)
May 25, 2009
MONROE I: Stacy Kuwick of Fairport and Alissa Dixon of Webster Schroeder Senior pitcher Kuwick, a consistent winner of this award, earned three more wins last week over Penfield, Webster Schroeder and Hilton. She had 34 K’s in 19 innings. She also had a no hitter. At the plate she went eight-for-12 with seven RBI’s and four extra base hits including two home runs.
Dixon, a freshman pitcher, pitched a two hitter with 13 strikeouts in a loss to Fairport and than a no hitter
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport 15, Hilton 0
May 22, 2009
Stacy Kuwik struck out nine and allowed three hits to earn the win. Kuwik also went 4-for-4 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and finished with six RBI.
Nicole Stumpf went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Fairport (19-2).
Democrat & Chronicle - Home run lifts Fairport past Schroeder
May 21, 2009
Fairport 2, Webster Schroeder 1: The Red Raiders' Jessica Steubing (7) is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a two-run home run over the left-field fence in a Monroe County softball victory over the Warriors on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (JAMIE GERMANO staff photographer)
MPNow (Fairport ER Post) - Fairport edges Schroeder to win softball division title
May 21, 2009
Webster, N.Y. — A two-run homer by Jessica Steubing, and an 11-strikeout performance by pitcher Stacy Kuwik, propelled Fairport to a 2-1 victory over Webster Schroeder on Wednesday for the Monroe County Division 1 title at the Webster Town Hall fields. (more at the link)
RNews at Fairport - Schroeder Game
May 21, 2009
RNews was videotaping yesterday's game against Webster-Schroeder. There is a good chance they will be highlighted on tonights (5/21/2009) newscast.
Week 7 - Birds Eye Player of the Week (Section V)
May 19, 2009
MONROE I: Stacy Kuwick of Fairport and Leah Tackling of Spencerport
Senior pitcher Kuwick earned three wins last week, allowing only three hits and striking out 33 batters in 16 innings. She also was six-for-11 at bat with four extra base hits and six RBI’s.
Tackling, a senior third baseman, was seven-for11 with three doubles, six RBI’s, two runs scored and two stolen bases.
2009 Senior Day Game - Thursday May 21 (vs Hilton)
May 18, 2009
Softball Players and Parents,
Please come out support our seniors this week on Thursday May 21st for the Senior Day game against Hilton.
This year's group are outstanding girls who have been a part of Fairport softball from Fairport Little League teams and all star teams, various local travel teams as well as the Modified and JV programs. Their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm for softball is unmatched!
Please come out and support Stacy Kuwik, Jessica Steubing, Rosie Roessel, Caitlin Curtin, Courtney Curtin and Nicole Stumpf this Thursday at 4:30pm.
Thank you for your support,
Paula Anderson
2009 Seniors
Fairport Little League Honors Red Raider Seniors
May 18, 2009
FLL Alumnae on Fairport HS Softball Team
Week 6 - Birds Eye Player of the Week (Section V)
May 11, 2009
MONROE I: Alissa Dixon of Webster Schroeder and Jessica Steubing of Fairport. Freshman pitcher Dixon won four games last week. She had a no-hitter with 18 K’s and had 17 K’s in another game for a total of 45 K’s for the week. At bat she went six-for-nine with three RBI’s, a home run, two triples, a double and seven runs scored. Steubing, a senior shortstop, was five-for-seven last week with a double and four RBI’s including a big RBI single in the fourth inning vs. Pittsford-Sutherland to put Fairport up 2-0.
Week 5 - Birds Eye Player of the Week (Section V)
May 4, 2009
MONROE I: Stacy Kuwik and Rosie Rossel of Fairport… Senior pitcher Kuwik was 4-1 last week, with two no-hitters, three shutouts and 61 strikeouts. She also was nine-for-15 at the plate with two doubles, a triple, two homeruns and five RBI’s. Rossel, a senior second baseman, was 11-for-18 last week with seven stolen bases and six runs scored. She was named to the All Tournament Team in Depew.
Sports Radio 1280 WHTK - Fairport Interview (Audio)
April 25, 2009
Coach Mike Adams and SS/P Kevin Johnson of Webster Thomas baseball; NYS Sportswriters president John Moriello on newspapers redefining high school sports coverage for online; Aquinas boys lacrosse coach Jerry Dawes; Fairport softball coach Amie Carr with catcher Courtney Curtin and pitcher Stacy Kuwik.
Democrat & Chronicle - Experienced Fairport is softball team to beat
April 24, 2009
When the best team returns the best pitcher, its catcher and most of its infield, it's not hard to figure out who the top squad in Monroe County softball is this spring. It's Fairport, by a lot.
"I like to think we're the team to beat," coach Amie Carr said Wednesday from Charleston, S.C., where her squad is on its spring trip. "But we know we still have to come and perform."
(Go read it all - click on link)
Democrat & Chronicle - Fairport 15, Spencerport 0
April 14, 2009
Monroe County
Fairport's Jessica Steubing tags out Spencerport's Katlyn Watson as she tries to steal second base (see link for picture).
Senior Stacy Kuwik pitched her second consecutive no-hitter for Fairport (2-0) as she struck out 12.
Democrat & Chronicle - Kuwik helps Fairport shut down Gates Chili
April 10, 2009
Senior Stacy Kuwik pitched a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts to lead Fairport to a 16-1 victory over Gates Chili on Thursday in Monroe County softball. Kuwik, who walked three batters, also went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Jessica Steubing finished 4-for-4 with three RBI for the Red Raiders (1-0).
Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
November 20, 2008
Congratulations go out to Rosie Roessel and Stacy Kuwik who have both signed Letters of Intent to play Division I Softball in College!
Rosie will be attending Lehigh University in the Fall of 2009 and will play for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. The Mountain Hawks are led by head coach Fran Troyan and are a powerhouse within the Patriot League winning the last ten League championships and four of the last five tournament crowns.
Stacy will be attending Syracuse University in the Fall of 2009 and will play for the Syracuse Orange. The Orange are led by head coach Leigh Ross who joined the Syracuse staff in 2006 and has since coached the team to two of its four BIG EAST Tournament Appearances.
Look'n Good in Charleston (4/16/2008)
Bishop England Barbeque (4/16/2008)
2008 Section V Class AAA Champions
2006 Section V Tournament Awards Ceremony
2006 Section V Class AAA Champions
 
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