Sacred Heart Academy senior Caitlyn Colucci, far right, signed a letter of intent to play softball at Gannon University on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Also pictured are Sacred Heart seniors Emily Litwin and Sarah Pawlak.Caitlyn Colucci, a Sacred Heart Academy senior and Lancaster resident, signed a letter of intent to play softball at Division II Gannon University on Tuesday, Nov. 16 in the school’s library.
Colucci chose Gannon for its physician assistant program as well as its Division II softball.
“I really wanted to pursue both of those things in my future, so I thought it was the best choice both academically and athleticall y, ” said Colucci.
There is a good chance Colucci will see playing time on the softball team.
“Their first baseman is going to be a senior when I’m a freshman, and he said defensively and offensively, I can fill that hole once she leaves,” said Colucci.
Colucci batted .412 as a third baseman for the Sharks but plays at first in travel softball with the New Era Diamond Girls. The 2010 16U summer team was runner-up at the ASA national championships.
Colucci carries a 3.72 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. She will attend Gannon on a partial scholarship.
