LANCASTER, Pa. – Defending champion Gettysburg has been selected as the favorite to repeat in the 2025 Centennial Conference softball preseason poll. The Bullets collected all eight possible first-place votes and tallied 64 points in a vote among conference head coaches.
Swarthmore, which captured the CC title in 2023, secured the other first-place vote and 53 points to edge Muhlenberg (50 points) for second place in the voting. Washington College (43) and Ursinus (31) were also projected as playoff teams in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
Dickinson (30) finished sixth in the poll followed by McDaniel (21), Franklin & Marshall (19), and Haverford (13).
First pitch for the 2025 softball season is set for this weekend with Ursinus, Muhlenberg and Washington College scheduled to open up non-conference play. All nine CC teams will begin the year by early March, with CC play slated to begin on Saturday, March 29. The five-team CC playoffs are set for April 29 and May 1-3-4.
2025 Centennial Conference Softball Preseason Poll
| Rank | Institution (First-Place Votes) |
Points |
| 1. Gettysburg (8) |
64 |
| 2. Swarthmore (1) |
53 |
| 3. Muhlenberg |
50 |
| 4. Washington College |
43 |
| 5. Ursinus |
31 |
| 6. Dickinson |
30 |
| 7. McDaniel |
21 |
| 8. Franklin & Marshall |
19 |
| 9. Haverford |
13 |
2025 Schedule | 2025 Championship | 2024 All-Centennial Team
Gettysburg captured its sixth Centennial Conference softball championship last spring with an unblemished run through the double-eliminating conference tournament. The Bullets downed Swarthmore in their opener and defeated Muhlenberg twice en route to their first title since 2021.
The Bullets went on to represent the CC in the NCAA Tournament, falling to Lebanon Valley and Eastern Connecticut State in their opening two games of the regional. Gettysburg ended the year with a 28-13 record.
Centennial softball has witnessed three different team champions in the past three years. Seven of the nine CC teams have claimed titles over the past decade, showcasing the parity the conference has from year to year. All nine teams own at least one conference championship, with McDaniel still leading the pack with seven. Gettysburg and Muhlenberg are tied for second-most with six apiece, while Ursinus has five.
Five All-Region and an astounding 35 All-Centennial performers are back on the diamond this spring. Swarthmore designated player/utility Olivia McClammy leads the way as a three-time All-Region and All-Centennial pick, while Gettysburg pitcher Paige Forry is a two-time All-Region honoree and the two-time reigning CC Pitcher of the Year. Other players with career regional honors back this year include Gettysburg designated player Audrey Bergan, Muhlenberg outfielder Gillian Zack and Swarthmore utility/pitcher Emily Bertrand.
All nine CC squads welcome back at least two all-conference honores to their rosters this spring, led by Dickinson with six. Swarthmore and Washington College return five all-stars apiece, while Gettysburg, Muhlenberg and Ursinus each bring back four.
Returning All-Region (5)
Paige Forry, Gettysburg, Sr., P (2024 NFCA Second Team, 2023 NFCA First Team)
Audrey Bergan, Gettysburg, So., DP (2024 NFCA Second Team)
Gillian Zack, Muhlenberg, Gr., OF (2022 NFCA Second Team)
Olivia McClammy, Swarthmore, Sr., DP/Util (2024 NFCA Third Team, 2023 NFCA Second Team, 2022 NFCA First Team)
Emily Bertrand, Swarthmore, Sr., Util/P (2024 NFCA First Team)
Returning All-Centennial (35)
Abby Kohan, Dickinson, Jr., 2B (2024 Honorable Metnion, 2023 First Team)
Jane Lloyd, Dickinson, Jr., OF (2024 Honorable Mention, 2023 Rookie OTY & Honorable Mention)
Erin McMahon, Dickinson, So., 1B (2024 Second Team)
Jessie Sandusky, Dickinson, Jr., SS (2024 Second Team)
Eden Blanker, Dickinson, So., 3B (2024 Second Team)
Kaylie Renner, Dickinson, Jr., Util (2024 Honorable Mention)
Charlotte Dwyer, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., P (2024 Second Team)
Alexa Klepper, Franklin & Marshall, Sr., 2B (2022 Second Team)
Paige Forry, Gettysburg, Sr., P (2024 Pitcher OTY & First Team, 2023 Pitcher OTY & First Team)
Carlie Goldstein, Gettysburg, Sr., DP (2024 First Team)
Audrey Bergan, Gettysburg, So., Util (2024 First Team)
Lauren O'Leary, Gettysburg, Sr., 2B (2022 Honorable Mention)
Mia Kessinger, Haverford, Sr., 1B (2024 Honorable Mention, 2022 First Team)
Lauren Martin, Haverford, So., OF (2024 Rookie OTY & First Team)
Abby Litchfield, Haverford, Jr., C (2024 Second Team)
Bella Sylvester, McDaniel, Sr., C/3B (2024 First Team, 2022 Honorable Mention)
Ashley Shawyer, McDaniel, So., DP (2024 Honorable Mention)
Gillian Zack, Muhlenberg, Gr., OF (2022 Honorable Mention)
Kaya Mahy, Muhlenberg, Sr., 2B (2024 First Team)
Justine Bergara, Muhlenberg, Sr., P (2024 Honorable Mention)
Scooter Hulsen, Muhlenberg, Jr., OF (2024 Honorable Mention)
Olivia McClammy, Swarthmore, Sr., DP/Util (2024 Second Team, 2023 Honorable Mention, 2022 First Team)
Lane Barron, Swarthmore, Jr., P (2024 Second Team)
Emily Bertand, Swarthmore, Sr., Util (2024 Second Team)
Avery McClure, Swarthmore, Jr., 2B (2023 Honorable Mention)
Iris Barone, Swarthmore, Jr., OF (2024 Honorable Mention, 2023 Honorable Mention)
Christa Andrusiewicz, Ursinus, Jr., P (2024 Honorable Mention, 2023 Second Team)
Samantha Mallen, Ursinus, Sr., SS (2024 First Team)
Kayla Carr, Ursinus, Jr., DP (2024 Second Team)
Stephanie Wichman, Ursinus, Sr., Util (2023 Honorable Mention)
Jenna Harper, Washington College, Jr., 1B (2024 First Team, 2023 Second Team)
Lilly Cook, Washington College, Sr., OF (2024 First Team)
Shannon Rosche, Washington College, Sr., C (2024 Honorable Mention)
Nevaeh Unzueta, Washington College, Sr., SS (2024 Honorable Mention)
Chloe Trefz, Washington College, Sr., SS (2023 Honorable Mention)
