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.
2009 Winner !!! Maggie Hanion
Past Winners:
2007: Brittany Cesarini & Nadine Zaccheo
2006: Ann Zeleniak & Francesca Chiefallo
2005: Leah Carroll
2004: Mia Sottile
The 2008 Harvard University Becky Pocius Award went to Senior Amanda Watkins. She finished her career fifth all-time at Harvard in appearances with 73, sixth in batting average against with a .270 mark, seventh with 44 starts and 10th with 232.1 innings pitched and 111 strikeouts ... Appeared in 12 games on the mound, starting seven, and went 3-1 ... Struck out a season-high four while giving up just one hit in two innings of work in a 17-2 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff March 21 ... Earned her first victory of the season in a 8-0 win at Holy Cross April 10, throwing four no-hit innings to start the game ... Added her second by blanking Brown April 20, giving up just two hits in four innings of work.
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.
2009 Winner !!!! Emily Tuffy
Past Winners:
2007: Nicole James
2006: Cyndi Leonard
2005: Courtland Davis
2004: Amy Gilbert
2003: Nyssa Zaccheo