2025: Second season playing collegiate softball for the Express... was named the NJCAA Division III National Player of the Week (4/2)... earned a spot on the All-Region 15 second team and was named to the All-Region 15 Sportsmanship team (5/7)… was selected as an Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete (8/7)... was named to the Region 15 All-Academic team (8/4)... was selected as the Express Student-Athlete of the Week (4/28)... emerged as a dynamic offensive threat and key contributor in the lineup... totaled 29 hits, 27 RBIs, 30 runs scored, two home runs, two doubles, and 15 stolen bases during her sophomore campaign... delivered a standout performance against Bergen (3/27), going 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBIs, and four runs scored... tied her season-high with four runs scored and stole a season-best four bases in a dominant win over Roxbury (4/18)... tallied four RBIs in a win over Suffolk County (4/27)... provided a consistent presence in the field, registering 73 putouts, 46 assists, and two double plays... played a crucial role in helping the Express secure big wins in Region 15 play.
2024: First season playing collegiate softball for the Express... was named to the All-Region 15 second team (5/2)... earned a spot on the Region 15 All-Tournament team (5/5)... scored 20 runs, generated a batting average of .299, produced 26 hits, drove in 21 runs, drew 26 walks, and stole 15 bases during her rookie season... went 3-for-3 to help the Express win game two over Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland (4/6)... Also went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run batted in, and three runs scored to help the Express win game two of their Region 15 Championship Series over Suffolk County Community College (5/5)... recorded the final putout of the game as a shortstop on a popup to the infield, while Suffolk County had runners on second and third in the bottom of the ninth, to help the Express clinch the Region 15 Championship in the third and deciding game of the series by a score of 10-9 (5/5).
Who is Sonia?
Reason for Choosing Monroe: I chose Monroe for its endless academic opportunities but as well has having faith in continuing my softball career. Knowing this will be one of my steppingstones of the many steppingstones to come.
Career Goals After Graduation: To find what makes me happy every morning that I wake up
Dream Job: To find whatever calling God has for me in this lifetime!
Instagram: Theylove_soniaaa
My Favorite:
Athlete: Sis Bates
Movie: Step Brothers
TV Show: The Chosen
Food: Pasta
Musical Artist: David Guetta
Quote: “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:14)
Professional Sports Team: New York Yankees
Color: Chestnut Brown and Beige
Candy: Nerd Clusters and Twix
Hobbies: Writing
