SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 23, 2020) – The American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) salutes the softball seniors and 2020 graduates whose seasons were lost or cut short in the wake of the coronavirus.
This is not the season you envisioned, nor the exit from collegiate sports that you deserve. While some of you may be able to return to the track next year, most of you will move on to the next chapter in life with an unfinished collegiate athletics career. Although that is an unsatisfying end, we hope you take comfort in the memories made and goals accomplished in seasons past. We know you will step forth and make the world better in an unprecedented time that can really use your strength, knowledge, and spirit.
Thank you for your effort and dedication to your school, your sport, and your team.
The SUNY Delhi Softball Graduates
Molly Greene (Glenford, NY / Onteora) has been the foundation for SUNY Delhi Softball in its transition to NCAA Division III. Molly joined the program as a freshman in 2017, and quickly endeared herself as the Broncos' leader. As a junior she was selected to the All-ACAA Second Team playing both outfield and pitcher, posting a 7-6 record in the circle and winning six of her nine complete games. Her contributions off the field have been even more outstanding, serving on the SAAC since its inception in 2017, and has been President for the last three years. She is a SUNY Delhi Student Ambassador, serving as a point of contact and conducting campus tours for incoming students. She was 2-2 in games pitched as a senior. Molly is set to receive her degree in Recreation and Sports Management.
Sierra Keesler (Hancock, NY / Hancock Central) enjoyed three seasons as the Broncos' outfielder after transferring from Onondaga C.C. Her batting helped SUNY Delhi to its renaissance season in 2019, the first under head coach Meagan Hillard. Her efforts earned her USCAA Second Team All-American and All-ACAA First Team, batting .411 in her junior year with five home runs and 38 RBIs. She opened the 2020 season earning ACAA Player of the Week honors, finishing with a team-best three homers during her truncated senior campaign and tying for the team lead with 12 RBIs and 13 hits, while racking up a .409 batting average and .719 slug percentage. She is on track to earn her degree in Recreation and Sports Management.
Dakota Baker (Bogota, NY / Bergen Technical) proved to be a presence for SUNY Delhi both behind the plate and at first base. She arrived at Delhi in 2017, and whatever excellence she showed on the field was matched or bested by her academic performance. A Culinary Arts major, Baker has been a numerous recipient of USCAA and ACAA All-Academic honors, as well as being a three-time SUNY Delhi Scholar-Athlete. She battled back from an injury that benched her for the last month of her junior season to post comeback-worthy numbers her senior season. She was second on the team this year with 11 hits and third with a .407 batting average.
Natasha Picozzi (Hancock, NY / Hancock Central) held down the third-base job for most of her two-year career as a Bronco, as well as spending time in left field. The transfer from Herkimer C.C. is set to earn her Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. She complemented extraordinary fielding with patience at the plate. Her first season in 2019 saw her named to the All-ACAA Second Team and the ACAA All-Tournament Team, finishing with a .908 fielding percentage and ranked fifth batting .347 (26-for-75) with a team-best eight doubles. She also earned the most walks among the Broncos with 15, and tallied 11 RBIs. Her senior stats through ten games saw her draw a team-best eight walks and ranked fourth with a .441 on-base percentage.
Corra Nocella (Hamden, NY / Downsville Central) will receive her Associate's in Physical Education from SUNY Delhi and continuing her education at SUNY Cortland. She split time at second base as a freshman, racking up a .907 fielding percentage in 15 games, but was forced to miss competition as a sophomore due to injury. Despite this, Corra remained committed to the team, assisting in practice and becoming a vocal leader in the dugout at games.
