Senior Spotlight

2025 Seniors

LILLY ROCHE

What age did you start playing softball and where? I started playing for Laguna Niguel Girls Softball at six years old.
What positions have you played through the years? I mostly play outfield, but throughout the years I've played 2nd and pitched.
What would be your legacy walk-up song? 24k Magic by Bruno Mars.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? In my last Dana game, I want to play right field.
What is your favorite memory or moment in your Dana career? I think one of my best memories on the field was winning the Champs Cup in my sophomore year. We had recently experienced a change in coaches and also had the minimum number of players. Despite the situation, we won remarkably. It was definitely a proud moment for all of us that worked hard and cooperated.
What has hurt the most in your time playing softball? Something that challenged me over the years was getting over anxiety on the field. I learned to control my emotions and gained confidence in the game, which benefitted me in softball, but also in my approach to life/high school. In my freshman year, I was tempted to quit due to this. I knew that I wanted to keep playing, and I am extremely glad I persevered. This game improved my mentality and taught me commitment. I figured out how to reset myself even when things become complicated.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will miss the actual game and the girls the most. In the last four years, I've grown closer with all the amazing people on this team. Overall, I will miss the team energy that motivates me to work harder. I will remember all the loud, fun dugout cheers and encouragement from this team. Softball has always been something I looked forward to, and I will always love the game.
Final thoughts: After high school, I look forward to attending Syracuse University in the fall. I plan to study Business Economics and minor in either Political Science or Music.

MELISSA "Sparky" REED

* Attending Stony Brook University*

What age did you start playing softball and where? I started playing when I was 6 at LNGS!
What positions have you played through the years? I have played right field, catcher, left field, first base, and pitcher.
What would be your legacy walk-up song? My forever walk-up song would probably be I Like Dirt by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? I want to pitch in my last game at Dana.
What is your favorite memory or moment in your Dana career? My favorite memory is our final home game my Junior Year against San Juan where Katie hit a walk-off. The entire game just had the best energy, and I was very happy to get the seniors a win on their Senior Night.
What has hurt the most in your time playing softball? What has hurt most in my high school softball career has been seeing our team get affected by decisions and things happening off the field. However, it has been incredibly impressive to watch everyone bounce back year after year.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will definitely miss the girls the most. I hear about teams constantly having drama and have never truly related to that for this team. Ups and downs happen, but I feel like our team has always made sure to leave that at the door once the game starts.
Final thoughts: For college, I will be playing at and attending Stony Brook University in Long Island, New York on a full ride! I want to thank my parents and sister for always being there to support me! When I'm frustrated, they have been there to help me talk though anything and make me a better player. I would also like to thank Wiley for being at all of my games and somehow never watching a second of them. I love you guys!

Cate Geaney

Delaney McRae

Delaney McRae

* Attending Cal Poly Humboldt *

What age did you start playing softball? Age 10 at LNGS!
What positions have you played through the years? Third base, Left field, Center field
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? Left field!
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? Having double headers at Dana with

* Attending Cal Poly Humboldt *

What age did you start playing softball? Age 10 at LNGS!
What positions have you played through the years? Third base, Left field, Center field
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? Left field!
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? Having double headers at Dana with the Ohana team and going to tournaments!
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? When I was a sophomore and our two captains left for college.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I'm gonna miss the girls a ton. We all grew up together and I can't imagine not seeing them next year.

Delaney McRae

Delaney McRae

Delaney McRae

* Attending University of Pittsburgh *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing softball at 6 years old. I played for LNGS, but then switched to SCGS.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout the years, I think I've played or at least tried every position.
What is your fav walk-up song? Even though I

* Attending University of Pittsburgh *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing softball at 6 years old. I played for LNGS, but then switched to SCGS.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout the years, I think I've played or at least tried every position.
What is your fav walk-up song? Even though I plan to use it this year, my favorite walk up song is Flower by Moby. It is my favorite baseball player's walk up song, Bryce Harper.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? I would love to pitch in my last Dana game.
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? My favorite memories with Coach Brandon is when he played Ultimate Softball with us and doing beach runs with him.
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? I think what hurt the most in my playing Dana softball is either when I got a concussion/had shoulder issues, seeing the seniors leave each year or the beginning of my junior year season.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will miss how busy softball kept me and all the wonderful lifelong friendships I've made because of it.
Final thoughts: Advice for underclassmen - Make the most of your years in high school because they go by super fast and don't stress about things you can't control or small things, just have fun and slay!

Kassidy Lerum

Delaney McRae

Marisol Ramirez

* Attending Vanguard University *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing for LNGS when I was 8 years old.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout my years of playing, I was the second basemen and eventually I became an outfielder and fell in love with it.
What is your fav walk-up song? Gucci Flip

* Attending Vanguard University *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing for LNGS when I was 8 years old.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout my years of playing, I was the second basemen and eventually I became an outfielder and fell in love with it.
What is your fav walk-up song? Gucci Flip Flops -- it is iconic.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? Center Field
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? When Brandon calls me out for dancing and jamming out at practice.
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? Pulling my quad often in my freshman and sophomore year and having to sit.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will miss the girls and the coaches. This program has given me so many amazing memories and friendships that I will always cherish.
Final thoughts: With all of the chaos this program has gone through in past years, I am so glad to see it on the right path and cannot wait for an amazing season with these girls!

Marisol Ramirez

Marisol Ramirez

Marisol Ramirez

* Attending Saddleback Community College *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing at the age of 5 with LNGS until I was 12.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout the years, I've played all positions, but have preferred third base and outfield.
What is your fav walk-up song? My favorite walk-up s

* Attending Saddleback Community College *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing at the age of 5 with LNGS until I was 12.
What positions have you played through the years? Throughout the years, I've played all positions, but have preferred third base and outfield.
What is your fav walk-up song? My favorite walk-up song (and current) is "Monaco" by Bad Bunny. It describes one of my favorite sports to watch and has good rhythm. Literally -- chef's kiss.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? In my last Dana game, I would love to end off playing at third base.
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? My favorite memory with Cosenza is him and his worn out Ugg dupes. Those shoes been through everything. PLUS! Him running around the field barefoot. SIR! HAVEN'T YOUR FEET BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH!
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? What has hurt me the most from this sport is leaving my sophomore year. It truly took a toll on me and affected my mentality. Not seeing my teammates everyday after school or playing games. It felt lonely not being part of the team.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will miss the laughs and fun times we've had together these past four years. Throughout those years, this team has turned into a family and I will miss this community we've created with parents as well once I graduate.
Final thoughts: Enjoy high school. Enjoy the nerves the sport gives. It all comes down to the player.

Naya Seligson

Marisol Ramirez

Naya Seligson

* Attending University of Michigan *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing at age 6 at LNGS!
What positions have you played through the years? Outfield, 3B, SS, Second
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? 2B!!
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? Playing travel ball with him

* Attending University of Michigan *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing at age 6 at LNGS!
What positions have you played through the years? Outfield, 3B, SS, Second
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? 2B!!
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? Playing travel ball with him and Scotty was such an awesome experience. Being able to have such great coaches at high school and at travel really made my softball experience. I especially had fun in our Laughlin Tournaments and friendlies. A high school great memory is my first high school home run at Mission!
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? I think breaking my two fingers mid-senior year hurt the most because it cut my last season short. Either way, I still loved cheering on everyone.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I definitely will miss the girls the most, and Cosenza and Scotty of course! It is crazy to think that I will be leaving some of my best friends in a few weeks, some of which I have been with since 6U.
Final thoughts: I am going to miss you all so much! Can't wait to see you win league next year and thrive!! You better come visit me in A2. Thank you Dana Softball for giving me a place to be entirely myself and always feel so loved.

Tara Perryman

Marisol Ramirez

Naya Seligson

* Attending Salem State University *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing softball at 7 years old. I played for PYLGSA then switched to MVGS.
What positions have you played through the years? I have played every position but I like catching and pitching the most.
What is your fav walk-up song? My favorite walk-up so

* Attending Salem State University *

What age did you start playing softball? I started playing softball at 7 years old. I played for PYLGSA then switched to MVGS.
What positions have you played through the years? I have played every position but I like catching and pitching the most.
What is your fav walk-up song? My favorite walk-up song is probably Who Can it Be Now? by Men at Work because it helps me focus and it's a fun song.
What position do you want to play in your last Dana game? I would love to catch in my last Dana game.
What is your favorite memory or moment with Coach Brandon? My favorite memory with Coach Brandon is telling him that I got accepted into college.
What has hurt the most in your time playing Dana softball? What has hurt the most is only getting half a season my junior year because I had to follow the transfer rules.
What will you miss the most about Dana Softball? I will miss the family atmosphere the most at Dana softball.