After an undefeated season, the Poly Prep girls softball team has once again earned the championship title.
"Achieving this championship once again demonstrates our girls' commitment to their practice, conditioning, drills, and strength training,” said head coach, Renae Beauchman.
The 2022 Poly Prep girls team outscored their opponents 200 to 20 and have won 10 out of the last 14 New York State Private Schools (NYSAIS) championships.
“These student-athletes work together as a team through extraordinary fast-paced practices in a year-round program that improves speed and coordination," said Beauchman.
Under decorated leadership
Beauchman, is a former Division I softball player with more than a decade of experience coaching at the high school level.
She began her softball career in her hometown of L.A. at the age of 11. Beauchman went on to play at Long Island University - Brooklyn.
At Long Island University, Beauchman earned:
- The Distinguished Athlete award
- The Distinguished Scholar award
- Selected to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All American First team
- National Fastpitch Coaches Association All Northeast Region team
As a coach and educator, Beauchman built the highly successful Manhattan Mayhem Softball Club. A fastpitch softball travel league that competes in the Northeastern Region for girls ages six to 18.
Poly Prep 2022-2023 season
Poly Prep's girls softball players have developed a formidable reputation over the years with their strong defense, outstanding hitters, and competitive pitching.
The school is widely recognized as a leader in boy’s athletics. However, it has been the girl’s teams that have scored the greatest number of championship seasons.
The upcoming 2022-23 school year will mark the 45th anniversary of Poly Prep’s shift to a co-educational institution.
This season the team looks to continue it winning track record and will be playing on Poly Prep’s brand new facility at the Poly’s Dyker Heights campus.
For additional information, visit: polyprep.org
