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Rutgers softball adds Brearley High School star to 2024 class

Leah Sims commits to Rutgers softball.

With the 2024 season over, Rutgers softball will get an extended break before returning to action. However, the Scarlet Knights have stayed busy as they added a new face to mix in Leah Sims.

Last week, Sims announced that she had committed to Rutgers.

In 252 games for Brearley High School softball (Kenilworth, New Jersey), Sims posted a .389 batting average while driving in 62 runs. She also showed a little power as 24 of her 98 hits went for extra bases. Her ability to get on base and provide occasional power should help Rutgers offense regardless of where Sims is in the order.

Additionally, Sims brings value with her versatility. While playing for the Untamed Softball 18U Navy team, Sims played third base and the middle infield. As she adjusts to the college game, Rutgers head coach Kristin Butler can use Sims in various ways.Β 

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🏫 David Brearley High School
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While the start of the 2025 campaign is months away, having Sims on board is an upgrade for Rutgers. She only bit below .255 once in high school and stole 15 bases. It is unlikely that Sims will be a primary run producer next year, but she still brings a lot of value with a good approachΒ atΒ the plate. As long as Sims builds on her high school success, she should be able to carve out a role.Β 

Rutgers softball adds ninth member to incoming recruiting class

Rutgers softball lands a promising prospect in Allison Amadio.

Rutgers softball continued to build for the future on Thursday by adding to their incoming recruiting class. Their latest addition, Allison Amadio, is a New Jersey Native and Cedar Creek High School product. While Amado’s debut is over a year away, she has put together an impressive resume.

During her high school career, Amadio has been one of the best players in the state. Her list of accolades includes Defensive Player of the Year Honors, and she set the Cedar Creek High School record for putouts in a single season with 236. With Amadio leading the way, Cedar Creek became a powerhouse.

During Amadio’s tenure, Cedar Creek has won two division championships and one conference championship. The Pirates were also South Jersey Group 2 Champions in 2021.

 

Due to her success, many in Piscataway are counting down the minutes until Amado makes her debut. That includes Rutgers head coach Kristin Butler.

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When asked about Amadio, Butler said, ” We are excited to welcome Allison to the Rutgers Softball family. She is the true definition of a student-athlete. Allison comes to us with experience behind the plate and will add great character to our team. She has experience behind the plate and demonstrates great leadership.”

While Amadio will see plenty of time behind the plate, her motivation for joining Rutgers goes beyond the diamond.

“I chose to spend my next four years at Rutgers University for many reasons, both academically and athletically. Rutgers is an R1 institution, making it the most suitable place for me to design and develop my engineering career,” Amadio told Rutgers athletics.