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WELCOME TO THE RHS GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM!

Girls Slowpitch Softball is no-cut, no experience required sport at RHS. Whether you are a veteran softball player or new to the game, we invite you to join the team!

Team information (subject to change for the 2023-2024 season):

  • Fall sport played from August to October, with state playoffs in October
  • Practices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-6 pm; Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
  • 12+ games per season
  • Home field is Lower Woodland Park Ballfields

How is slowpitch softball different from fastpitch softball?

SLOWPITCH FASTPITCH
Pitching Style Slower to moderate speed ball thrown with an arch of 6-12 feet before crossing the plate Windmill motion focused on power and with speeds of 50+ MPH when crossing the plate
Innings 7 7
Players on Field 10 (one additional outfielder) 9
Bunting Not permitted Permitted
Fouls Batters 3rd strike foul ball is an out Batters are permitted limitless fouls following the 2nd strike
Stealing Bases Must wait until the batter has made contact with the ball May steal as soon as the ball has left the pitcher's hand.

RHS Slowpitch encourages you to try something new, meet new friends and participate in a high school sport! Register at https://roosevelths.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/athletic-registration/

Contact Coach Julianna Duso at jmdeuce76@gmail.com OR follow us on Instagram at rhs.slowpitch

Recent Slowpitch Softball News

Congrats to Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse 2023 WA State Runner Up! 

By Ryan Sherlock 05/22/2023, 3:00pm PDT

Last Friday night, the Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse team capped off an historic season by taking on Seattle Academy in the State Championship game. It was the first time the program has advanced to the Championship since 2006. Seattle Academy ultimately took home the title with a 17-8 win. 

All-Conference Honors
Congratulations to the six team members who earned All-Conference (Metro) honors for this season. 

Attack - Carly Katzman (So, UPrep)
Midfield - Juliet Kilborn (Sr, RHS), Izzy Watts (Jr, RHS), Avery Williams (Jr, RHS)
Defense - Beatrice Bagley (Sr, Shorecrest), Lucy Pew (Jr, RHS)

Team Washington Selection 
Three Roosevelt players—Carly KatzmanIzzy Watts, and Avery Williams—were selected for the U19 team representing Washington (Team WA) at the upcoming USA Lacrosse National Tournament in Raleigh, NC (May 27-28). 

Thank You!
Thank you to our volunteer student videographers - Ian Tarrago and Ava Kelley - for capturing our games. A huge thank you to all the parents and friends within the Roosevelt community who supported this amazing team!

RIDERS FASTPITCH WIN METRO'S FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW!

By Wendy Sykes 05/16/2023, 2:30pm PDT

Congrats to the Roosevelt Fastpitch Softball team for winning the Metro League Championships on May 12th. The team beat Garfield 4-2 and is the # 1 seed heading into the district SeaKing Tournament. 

Click here for the District bracket and come support the girls! Their first game is Wednesday, May 17th at 5:30pm. The game will be at the Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle. 

Good luck in Districts! Go Riders!

Captains: Madison Bennani; Steffi Young; Janie Goodnow; and Claire Schmitt. 

Team: Abby Williams; Maddie Lee; Sammie Wright; Leah Abraham; Kiana James; Adelaide Mills; Gigi Sykes; Pia Regala; Madeline Robinson; Savannah Bergstrom; Sydney Wilson; McKenna Couch; Jenna McGary

Coaches: HT Lee, Aaron Abraham, and Gina Swan

RHS Varsity Gx Ultimate Frisbee Currently Ranked #1 in the Nation!

By Christy Mansfield 04/19/2023, 2:00pm PDT

The RHS Varsity Gx Program is currently ranked #1 in the nation! In addition to their current 5-1 season record, the team was proud to bring home the Seattle Invite trophy, where they played undefeated in six intense tournament games, just before Spring Break. The Seattle Invite tournament showcases teams from Washington, Oregon, Utah, and more. Come cheer on your team as they go into SPS and then State Playoffs in early to mid-May! The first play-off game is on Thursday, May 4, time and opponent to be announced!

Julianna Duso

Coach

Kristin Rosen

Roosevelt Slowpitch Softball Booster Club Representative

Roosevelt Girls Slowpitch Softball Schedule

http://www.metroleaguewa.org/index.php?pid=0.8.69.31.321

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