Four Tyrone seniors will graduate this spring from the Tyrone Lady Eagles softball team.

Three of the four girls have started every varsity game since the start.

“All four of them grew throughout the season and each added their own spark to our team. Beth was our on and off-field leader, Emma was a “vacuum” over at first base, Maci often played two positions a game in 3rd base and right field, and Emily brought incredible energy and fire to our team,” said Tyrone Head Coach Hilary Soellner.

Each senior had a special place on the team and was a big role model for the younger girls. They will be greatly missed and will go on to achieve great things.

“I will miss them very much and I’m honored I was able to be their head coach, if only for one more year,” said Soellner.

Maci Lingenfelter

How long have you played softball?

Maci: Since I was 7 years old.

What made you start playing?

Maci: Friends my age were playing and playing softball runs in my family.

What’s your favorite memory?

Maci: Striking out the state player of the year from Clearfield and getting a hit off of her.

What game was your most memorable?

Maci: Winning the championship game in 14u as an 11-year-old and as the pitcher.

How has softball impacted your life?

Maci: It has taught me to be committed, and strong, and how to handle adversity.

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Maci: Being committed for so many years.

What are your future plans following high school?

Maci: Join the workforce and eventually flip houses.

What advice do you give future softball players?

Maci: Never lose fun in the game.

Beth Pearson

How long have you played softball?

Beth: Since I was 6 or 7.

What made you start playing?

Beth: My older sister joined so I also joined.

What’s your favorite memory?

Beth: When I was running to catch a fly ball and ran into a snowbank.

What game was your most memorable?

Beth: Penns Valley sophomore year when I hit the winning home run.

How has softball impacted your life?

Beth: It has taught me to work hard, and it has created many bonds.

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Beth: How much I have grown and my performance in general.

What are your future plans following high school?

Beth: Go to Mount Aloysius for Ultrasonography

What advice do you give future softball players?

Beth: Do the extra and don’t be lazy because you’ll regret it in the long run.

Emily Smith

How long have you played softball?

Emily: Since 7th grade.

What made you start playing?

Emily: My mom, and it seemed fun.

What’s your favorite memory?

Emily: Senior Night

What game was your most memorable?

Emily: Beating Clearfield last year

How has softball impacted your life?

Emily: It has made me into a better leader and person.

What are your future plans following high school?

Emily: Attend Lock Haven University

What advice do you give future softball players?

Emily: To always have fun

Emma Dibert

How long have you played softball?

Emma: 12 years

What made you start playing?

Emma: My whole family played and they wanted me to try it out.

What’s your favorite memory?

Emma: All of the tournaments we played spent multiple weekends in a row together over the summer.

What game was your most memorable?

Emma: Senior night game in 2020 for the seniors who didn’t have a final season.

How has softball impacted your life?

Emma: It’s taught me how to have a good work ethic and to always work hard for what you want.

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Emma: Lettering in softball, and hitting my first homerun in 8th grade to win us the game.

What are your future plans following high school?

Emma: Attend Penn Highlands to attain a business management degree, then work towards getting my real estate license.

What advice do you give future softball players?

Emma: Treat every practice like it’s game, and overthinking is your enemy.