What do I have to do to be the best? I will show up on time for practices and games! I will practice on my own! I will come prepared to play! I will give 100%, at all times! I will follow my Manager and Coach's instructions! I will accept responsibility for my mistakes, learn from them, and try to do better the next time! I will remain enthusiastic on the field, and in the dugout! Whatever position I am placed in, I will try my best to play it better than anyone else who has played it before me! I will make the best of every at-bat! If I must strike out, I will go down swinging! I will support ALL of my teammates! I will NOTgive up when my team is behind! AND, MOST IMPORTANT:  I will NOT put myself ahead of the team! If I do all these things, I will be a better person, and everything else will work out just fine!   BECKY POCIUS   Becky Pocius Award The Becky Pocius Award is given annually to the Junior League player who possesses Becky’s qualities:  hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for the game of softball.  Past Winners: 2007:  Brittany Cesarini & Nadine Zaccheo 2006:  Ann Zeleniak & Francesca Chiefallo 2005:  Leah Carroll 2004:  Mia Sottile 2003: 2002:  Selena Strausser 2001:  Allison Schmidt 2000:  Danielle Bernosky 1999:  Nina Fletcher 1998: 1997: 1996: 1995:  Janice Emiliani 1994:  Katie Kulenich & Kelly Battle 1993:  Missy Waznak The 2007 Harvard University Becky Pocius Award went to freshman third baseman Melissa Schellberg, of Las Vegas, Nevada. Schellberg had a team-high .375 batting average in Ivy games to earn All-Ivy League honorable mention. She played outstanding defense and hit .311 overall. Schellberg delivered several clutch hits, including a three-run, game-winning homer at Dartmouth to clinch the Ivy League North Division title. If anyone has any updates to past winners, please contact the Secretary at info@trippparksoftball.com Brittany Cesarini receives the 2007 Becky Pocius Award from Len & Eileen Pocius, Becky's parents! JIM ZACCHEO   Jim Zaccheo Award Jim Zaccheo was a football standout at West Scranton High School  and Bloomsburg University.  In 1981 and 1982, Jim was named as an Offense Guard to the 2nd and 1st teams, respectively, for the All-PSAC East Squad.  Jim dedicated a great deal of his time and energy coaching and maintaining the fields at the Tripp Park Miss-E League.  Jim passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 11, 2003.  The award is presented annually to the Petunia League player who displays the most cooperation, best attitude, and outstanding leadership qualities. Past Winners: 2007:  Nicole James 2006:  Cyndi Leonard 2005:  Courtland Davis 2004:  Amy Gilbert 2003:  Nyssa Zaccheo Nicole James receives the 2007 Jim Zaccheo award from Mary Rose Zaccheo. 2007 ALL STARS   TRIPP PARK BLUE 12-U ALL STARS 3rd Place:  Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 12U All Star Tournament, Scranton, PA Team Members:   Anna Aldcowski, Jade Cesarini, Alycen Ciccotti, Taylor Conforti, Casey Gaul, Chelsea Jablonski, Nicole James, Carrie Kobrynich, Jessi Purawic, Whitney Rose, Maria Salerno, Taylor Salzmann Manager: Joe Aldcowski                Coaches:  Joe Cesarini, Bert James, Jim Kobrynich, Danny Salzmann   TRIPP PARK BLUE 10-U ALL STARS 1st Place: Abington Area Girls Softball 10U All-Star Tournament, Clarks Summit, PA 1st Place: Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA 1st Place: Taylor Girls Softball 10U Tournament, Taylor, PA Team Members:   Alivia Auriemma, Caitlyn Cole, Julia DeMarco, Catherine DiPaolo, Olivia Golay, Maria Guido, Jane Joyce, Lauren Leppo, Kayla Masters, Mackenzie McAndrew, Allyson Meredick, Coletta Rempe, Emily Tuffy Manager:  Jim Leppo              Coaches:  Tom Masters & Billy Auriemma 2007 TRIPP PARK BLUE 12U ALL STARS   2007 TRIPP PARK BLUE 10U ALL STARS:   2006 ALL STARS   EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT !!!! 2006 TRIPP PARK RED 12U ALL-STARS UNDEFEATED !!!!! 27 Wins, 0 Losses......in 5 All-Star Tournaments.  Outscored their opponents 246 - 24.  1st Place: Dickson City All Star Tournament, Dickson City, PA 1st Place: Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA Petunia 12U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA 1st Place: Dunmore Missy League ASA Petunia 12U All-Star Tournament, Dunmore, PA 1st Place: Mahanoy City 12 & U Invitational Tournament, Mahanoy City, PA 1st Place: 12U Tournament, Union, NJ Team Members:   Colleen Cadden, Courtney Zukoski, Kat Perry, Mia Emiliani, Nora Joyce, Kayla Cavanaugh, Bryanna Gifford, Amanda Greene, Kaylee McKenna, Shannon May, Cyndi Leonard, Casey Schultz, Heather Derenick, Jessica Reuther. Manager:  Kim Reuther              Coaches:  Terry Greene, Bill Reuther, Tom May TRIPP PARK BLUE 12-U ALL STARS 3rd Place:  Dunmore Missy League All-Star Tournament, Dunmore, PA Team Members:   Jade Cesarini, Allison Freuhan, Janene Gale, Rebecca Icker, Nicole James, Kelcey Langan, Stephanie Lawless, Sarah Opshinsky, Whitney Rose, Maria Salerno, Taylor Salzmann, Tessa Salzmann, Sabrina Shehadi, Holly Wagner. Manager:  Joe Cesarini              Coaches:  Bert James, Dave Opshinsky, Danny Salzmann TRIPP PARK 10-U ALL STARS 2nd Place: Taylor 10U All-Star Tournament, Taylor, PA 1st Place: Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA 1st Place: Dunmore Missy League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Dunmore, PA 1st Place: Ashley 10U All-Star Tournament, Ashley, PA Team Members:   Anna Aldcowski, Lauren Antosh, Alivia Auriemma, Jade Cesarini, Catherine DiPaolo, Jane Joyce, Carrie Kobrynich, Liz Legg, Amy Markowski, Allyson Meredick, Casey Nestrick, Jessi Purawic, Coletta Rempe, Maddie Rose. Manager:  Joe Aldcowski              Coaches:  Jim Kobrynich, Mike Antosh, Billy Auriemma 2006 TRIPP PARK RED 12U ALL STARS:   2006 TRIPP PARK 10U ALL STARS:   2005 ALL STARS   TRIPP PARK RED 10-U ALL STARS 3rd Place:  Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA 3rd Place:  Dunmore Missy League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Dunmore, PA Team Members:   Lindsey Bird, Bridget Gilgallon, Martina Green, Nicole James, Carrie Kobrynich, Kelcey Langan, Sarah McHale, Casey Nestrick, Bridgit Noakes, Katie Purcell, Maria Salerno, Mariah Wolk. Manager:  Bert James              Coaches:  Jim Kobrynich & Bob Nestrick 2005 TRIPP PARK RED 10U ALL STARS:   2004 ALL STARS   TRIPP PARK 10-U BLUE ALL-STARS 1st Place: Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA Team Members:   Colleen Cadden, Kayla Cavanaugh, Heather Derenick, Mia Emiliani, Meghan Fletcher, Bryanna Gifford, Amanda Greene, Nora Joyce, Cyndi Leonard, Jessica Lepkowski, Shannon May, Katherine Perry, Jessica Reuther, Holly Wagner. Manager:  Kim Reuther              Coaches:  Paul Emiliani & Terry Greene TRIPP PARK 10-U RED ALL-STARS 2nd Place: Tripp Park Miss-E League ASA 10U All-Star Tournament, Scranton, PA Team Members:   Alyssa Auer, Evelyn Dumback, Colleen Gilbert, Nicole James, Kaylee McKenna, Morgan Matyjevitch,  Maria Salerno, Angela Salmons, Taylor Salzmann, Tessa Salzmann, Brianna Shaughnessy, Sabrina Shehadi, Elana Stambone, Melissa Williams. Manager:  Bert James              Coaches:  Danny Salzmann & Dave Williams   2002 ALL STARS   2002 Tripp Park Miss-E League 12U All-Stars – Undefeated !!!!    Team Members:  Liz Borgia, Maggie Cadden, Brittany Cesarini, Francesca Chiefallo, Kaylee Crockenburg, Kate Connor, Samantha Erb, Amanda Leonard, Andrea Lynch, Alex Perry, Margaret Ruddy, Sara Slocum, Kelly Zaccheo, Ann Zeleniak.   Coaches:  Joe Cesarini & Cathy Connor 1995 ALL STARS   1995 Tripp Park Miss-E League 12U All Stars – UNDEFEATED !!!!!!   1st Place: West Side Tournament, Scranton, PA 1st Place: Sloan Tournament, Scranton, PA 1st Place: Dickson City Tournament, Dickson City, PA 1st Place: Connell Park Tournament, Scranton, PA   Team Members:  Danielle Bernotski, Maura Buzad, Missy Evans, Bridget Flynn, Erin Gallagher, Peggy Hughes, Megan Lee, Shannon McDonnell, Nicole McPhillips, Cassie Marcinkevich, Haley Mericle, Amy Pregnar.   Manager: Doug Lee            Coaches: Ron Marcinkevich, Fran McDonnell, Dan Pregnar