STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The Stony Brook University softball team welcomes a duo of New York natives to the family, as head coach Megan T. Bryant has announced the signings of Daniella Sofia and Emma Scheitinger. The duo both signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) and are set to join the Seawolves' roster for the 2024 season.
 
"Signing Day is special for our recruits, their families and our Seawolves Softball family. We are thrilled to welcome Daniella and Emma to Stony Brook University and look forward to all that lies ahead! Both are outstanding students and athletes who are a great fit for our program personally, academically and athletically. Daniella and Emma have the skill set, competitive drive and softball IQ to make an immediate contribution to the success of Seawolves Softball. Offensively and defensively, they bring power, speed, range and strong arms to our lineup. Daniella and Emma will be exciting players to work with and to watch," said coach Bryant as she discussed the additions of Sofia and Scheitinger.
 
Daniella Sofia | Infielder | Mt. Sinai, N.Y.
The slick-fielding infielder from Mt. Sinai, N.Y. will remain on Long Island as she is set to join the Seawolves once she completes her high school career at Mount Sinai High School. Sofia had a very successful junior season, where she helped lead her high school team to a 13-4 record and recorded a .562 batting average to earn First Team All-County.
 
At Mount Sinai High School, Sofia is a two-sport athlete where she is also a member of the varsity basketball program. Outside of her high school softball program, Sofia plays for The Beast 18U Gold travel softball organization. In addition to her success on the field, Sofia is stellar in the classroom, as the future Seawolf currently owns a 4.0 GPA. At Stony Brook, she plans to study health sciences and athletic training. Daniella is the daughter of Adriene and Joe Sofia.
 
Sofia is projected to make an impact in the middle-infield for the Seawolves and be a threat in the box with her power and average.
 


Emma Scheitinger | Outfielder | Valatie, N.Y.
Scheitinger has had a successful high school career at Ichabod Crane, where she has been on the varsity softball team since the eighth grade. The outfielder made a huge impact during the 2022 season, as she led her team to a 25-0 record to earn the New York State Championship title. Scheitinger collected All-State, Small-School Softball Athlete of the Year and Colonial Council's Most Valuable Player honors after she hit .583 with six home runs, 50 RBI and 11 stolen bags. The New York native only struck out once during the season.
 
Scheitinger is a two-sport athlete as she is also a member of her high school volleyball team. Scheitinger earned Colonial Council's Most Valuable Player Award on the court before collecting the honors on the diamond as a junior. Outside of Ichabod Crane, she plays travel ball for the Capital District Fusion National-Tedisco. At Stony Brook, Scheitinger plans to study business. Emma is the daughter of Amy and Bill Scheitinger.
 
Scheitinger is projected to be a top-of-the-order type of hitter with power for Stony Brook, while making an impact with her range and athleticism in the outfield.


 

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