Beachwood heads into the 2025 season with seven returning starters from a team that finished 10-4 overall and 6-3 in league play.
The Bison hope that experience leads to a Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division title this spring.
“Our numbers are up for a third year in a row. Several players played in the offseason, which hopefully will help us be competitive,” said Beachwood coach Mike Coreno. “We want to compete for a league title.”
Beachwood’s biggest challenge is replacing a four-year starter in the circle.
“We will start a junior and a freshman,” Coreno said. “We will have to play good defense and score runs.”
Junior Ela Sasmaz and freshman Sydney Forward will both throw innings for the Bison this spring.
Junior catcher Mattie Spaller is among Beachwood’s most experienced and talented players. Junior center fielder Allie Rindsberg and sophomore shortstop Lily Grover also have the potential to help the Bison in a number of ways this spring.
“Mattie is a two-year starting catcher and will be a key in working with our inexperienced pitching staff,” Coreno said. “Allie is also a two-year starter and will anchor the outfield. Lily will lead the infield.”
Seniors Kelsey Cohen and Rachel Wolf are slotted at first and second base, respectively. Junior Sawyer Borland will play third, and sophomores Amaya Brown and Kamryn Nolden are projected to start in left and right field, respectively.
Freshmen Ali Stephens and Forward will provide depth or DP.
“Defense and hitting should be our strength,” Coreno said. “Graduating one senior last year gives us many returning starters that have varsity experience.”
