Roadrunner Softball Set to Play in NJCAA World Series

SEWELL,NJ - Throughout the 2024 season, Coach Steve DePasquale's RCSJ Gloucester softball team has been forced to play at a disadvantage that few other teams in the nation face -- a severe shortage of players.

But the Runners have overcome all odds, winning the North Atlantic District / Region 19 title and entering the NJCAA Division III World Series as the No. 4 overall seed. No. 4 RCSJ will play No. 5 seed Caldwell Tech (NC) in the opening round on Wednesday, May 22, in a 1 pm EST start.

"I have never seen such a scrappy bunch who always have each other's back," said DePasquale. "I've never had a team with just 10 players -- usually 14 or 15 -- so I am amazed at what these young ladies have accomplished."

Caldwell Tech enters the contest with a 27-19 overall record while the Runners check in at 24-8 following their Region championship run last week.

DePasquale can rely on several top performers, including All-Region 19 performer Alexa Lee, who is fifth in the nation among NJCAA DIII schools with 11 home runs. She is also sixth in the nation with a .567 batting average.

Sophomore pitcher Gemma Galloway currently is ranked fourth among DIII pitcher in wins with 19 victories and is a returning All-American. She has helped herself at the plate with a .477 batting average and 40 RBIs.

Returning All-American Anna Cirucci has posted a sizzling .500 average, 26 RBIs and 18 stolen bases from her lead-off spot while third baseman Grace Huber enjoyed a solid campaign with a .446 batting average and 30 RBIs.