Despite entering the 2025 season with six returning starters, Cuyahoga Heights’ lineup is relatively young.
The Red Wolves, who finished 8-11 last season, have several underclassmen in the lineup, and head coach Kyle Manfredonia will lean on his seniors to set the tone for the season.
“I am very optimistic about this season,” Manfredonia said. “We have great leadership from our seniors and returning starters which is going to be imperative because of how young we are. The girls are really working hard each day and are enjoying each moment they have together. My only expectation for them is to play and work hard. As long as we do that, we will accept the outcome.”
Skylar Sane is one of the seniors Manfredonia will lean on this season as she will serve as the team’s primary pitcher. She earned second-team All-Chagrin Valley Conference honors as an outfielder last spring.
“Sky has shown so much growth on the mound,” Manfredonia said. “She has really impressed me throughout our four scrimmages. Sky is a natural leader and is a great example for our younger girls of how to do things. With only having two pitchers, we will rely on Sky to step up and she definitely has. The defense needs to have her back every play so she can pitch freely.”
Sophomore Aly Williams will play shortstop and serve as the No. 2 pitcher. She was first-team All-CVC as an infielder last season.
“Aly Williams is a player who is irreplaceable on any team,” Manfredonia said. “She is able to create a lot of chaos at the plate and is very reliable at shortstop. She wears a lot of hats and is growing in her leadership.”
Junior second baseman Cambryn Barnes was named second-team All-CVC last spring.
“She has really stepped up this year at second base,” Manfredonia said. “I have been really impressed with how Cam has approached this season and the time she has been putting in.”
Senior first baseman Addie Bohning also earned second-team all-conference honors last season.
“She moved from third base to first base in an incredible selfless act to do what is best for the team,” Manfredonia said. “She shows great leadership as a senior and will be a huge reason for our success on both sides of the plate.”
Seniors Lucianna Ross and Kaitlin Domzalski were honorable mention all-conference selections last season. Ross will play left field, and Domzalski will split time with freshman Paige Stoltz in right field.
“Luci Ross and Kaitin Domzalski are two senior outfielders who both bring great attitudes to practice and games each day,” Manfredonia said. “Luci and Kait both bring a great light to practice and to our games. Luci is solid in the outfield and is capable of big plays on the offensive side of the plate. Kaitlin always finds herself in the right place at the right time defensively. Paige is coming into her own defensively and offensively. She has shown to make big plays defensively and is building her confidence at the plate.”
Giada Presot will catch.
“An incredible catcher and teammate,” Manfredonia said. “She was out most of last season due to an injury but will have an incredible impact being back out there this season. When she gets on base it is almost a guarantee she will score.”
Freshman Sophia Meklemburg will split time with classmate Neveah Reyes at third.
“These two freshmen have really shown that they deserve to be on varsity,” Manfredonia said of Meklemburg and Reyes. “Sophia is a player that every coach wants on their team. She truly does everything at 100 percent and you can tell by her play. Neveah has done such a great job defensively, making great plays and showing composure. She continues to get better and better each day. These two work really well together and are really fun to watch.
Freshman Brooklyn Domzalski will patrol center field.
“Brooklyn has great athletic ability and is able to cover a lot of ground in center,” Manfredonia said. “She brings power and contact at the plate.”
Despite their youth, the Red Wolves have plenty of potential this season.
“We have a group of girls who are committed and are excited to be out there,” Manfredonia said. “We have been getting better each scrimmage we have played in and that is all I can ask.”
