JENNIFER LOCOCO CONNOLLY, DeSales
Softball, Class of 2011
Jennifer Lococo Connolly was a dominant force during her time on the mound for the Bulldogs leading them to a 108-63 record, a MAC Freedom Championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
She leads the Bulldogs in many statistical categories including games played (171), hits (199), doubles (45), home runs (20), and RBIs (130). Connolly was also a force pitching as she ranks fourth all-time in school history in ERA (2.85), second in wins (45), third in shutouts (11), and fourth in strikeouts (279).
Connolly was named MAC Freedom Rookie and Pitcher of the Year in 2008, All-MAC Freedom First Team twice, and All-MAC Freedom Second Team twice. She also earned NFCA All-Region Second Team honors twice. She capped off her career by winning the LVAIAW Softball Player of the Year and being named the Dr. John Compardo Female Athlete of the Year.
Connolly was inducted into the DeSales Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.