Top 2027 Prospects To Watch In New Jersey

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Jersey's 2027 softball class is packed with up-and-coming athletes who are already making a significant impact on the field. With a blend of natural talent, impressive skill development, and competitive drive, these young prospects are setting themselves apart as future stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights some of the top players from New Jersey in the high school graduating class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101731,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isabella Cino","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Donovan Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Intensity 16U Premier KOD","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677dff304b246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella's versatility shines as a pitcher and shortstop. Her freshman year accolades include being named to the All-Freshman Team, securing the title of No. 1 Freshman Hitter in the Shore Conference, and earning a Second-Team All-State selection, a Second-Team All-Shore selection, a First-Team All-Non-Public selection, and a First-Team B South selection. She boasted a .413 batting average with 9 home runs last season. Academically, Isabella maintains a 4.0 GPA in Honors courses, demonstrating her commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom. She is also a member of the powerlifting team, showcasing her dedication to athleticism and strength training.&nbsp;Her aspirations include becoming a Division 1 softball player and pursuing a career as a veterinarian, reflecting her diverse interests and ambition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101732,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='97876' first='Brooke' last='Donofrio']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ramsey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"GA Impact Premier 09 O'Neal ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677dff304b2c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooke is an exceptional athlete and a cornerstone of Ramsey softball. A 2023 USA HPP 14U Top Performer and a 2024 All-Bergen County selection, Brooke consistently demonstrates dedication, skill, and leadership on and off the field. Her experience attending multiple SEC-level camps (Tennessee, Auburn) reflects her commitment to refining her game at the highest level. From a pitching perspective, she has achieved a -10.5 vertical break on her off-speed drop pitch, indicating significant downward movement.&nbsp;She also recorded a -8.8 vertical break on her hard drop pitch, showcasing her ability to generate sharp downward action. Offensively, she showcases discipline at the plate with strong contact and situational awareness. Brooke's talent, passion, and work ethic set her apart as both a player and a teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101733,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nora Sarcone","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Middletown South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"NJ Unity 16U Finn","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677e0610cbaa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nora Sarcone, a sophomore at Middletown South High School in New Jersey, is a versatile athlete excelling in softball, volleyball, and indoor track. As a catcher and outfielder for the NJ Unity 16U Finn team, she boasts a 1.78-second pop time and a 62 mph overhand throw. Her impressive abilities earned her a selection to the USSSA Select30. Nora has further developed her skills by attending camps at the University of Delaware, UNCW, and Muhlenberg College, where she showcased her talent and dedication to improving her craft.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101734,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aleiya O'Neal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Steinert","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Jersey Outlaws 18U Gold Skelly","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677e0610cbb28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aleiya O'Neal is a standout student-athlete excelling in softball and field hockey. As a third baseman and pitcher, she played a pivotal role in helping the Steinert Spartans secure the 2024 Group 3 NJ state championship, showcasing her talent and determination under pressure. Outside of high school softball, Aleiya hones her skills with the Jersey Outlaws, competing at a high level and continuously improving her game. She has also attended prestigious camps at Colgate University, Amherst College, and Lehigh University to further develop her abilities. In the classroom, Aleiya excels in a rigorous curriculum, taking Honors and AP courses. Her combination of championship success, strong academics, and an unwavering drive positions her as a rising star in both athletics and academics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101736,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jaeden Antonelli","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":" Hanover","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Team PA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677e0610cbba7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaeden Antonelli, a 5'7" softball player from Hanover, New Jersey, is a rising star known for her speed, defensive abilities, and strong arm. She has an impressive 2.90-second home-to-first time, showcasing her quickness, and a throwing velocity of 57 mph, demonstrating her power and precision on the field. Jaeden was recently selected for the prestigious PGF All-American Game, which is an honor recognizing her as one of the top players in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->