Lucia Ricciardi of Illinois in the 2029 class is a player to continue to watch. Ricciardi, who is both a catcher and a utility player, has a ton of athleticism and versatility on the diamond, giving her coaches options for her to play in both the infield and outfield when her teams take the field. Ricciardi attends St. Francis College Prep and also plays club softball for the Wheatland Spikes, competing at a high level this summer season. Keep an eye on the budding Ricciardi in the coming months and years of her softball development.