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Whiz Kid: Sam Maselli

Freshman tosses no-hitter against Great Neck North last week.

This week, RVC Patch is highlighting Whiz Kid Sam Maselli.

  • Name: Samantha Maselli
  • School:
  • Grade: Ninth
  • Fun Facts: Maselli, 15, said she'd like to pitch for the Gators at the University of Florida after she graduates. She is also a gymnast.
  • Key Accomplishment: On March 31, Maselli tossed a no-hitter against Great Neck North in a five inning, rain-shortened 7-0 victory. The freshman pitcher tallied nine strikeouts — seven swinging, two looking — in the win. Maselli also chipped in at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs. "It was hard because it was raining and hailing," Maselli said. "I didn't know if I could do it." The freshman pitcher takes the mound again today against Roosevelt.

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