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Marissa Trivelpiece

Shortstop
HAZLETON AREA HS
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

.456

Career batting average

23

Home runs

101

RBIs

1.673

2019 OPS
“I can honestly say, without any hesitation, that Marissa is the best all-around student-athlete that I have ever coached. Her leadership is second only to her playing ability. She’s an unselfish player who puts team success first.”
Bob Bertoni
Head Coach - Hazleton coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot senior shortstop was named a PGF Northeast Region All-American in 2020 and concluded her prep career with a .456 average, 23 home runs and 101 RBI. A three-time First Team All-State selection, Trivelpiece ranks as the nation’s No. 99 prospect in the Class of 2020 by Softball America. She led the Cougars (23-2) to the Class 6A state finals in 2019, batting .474 with 12 home runs, 45 RBI and a 1.673 OPS.

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Academic Achievement

Trivelpiece has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at Michigan State University.

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Exemplary Character

Also a basketball standout, Trivelpiece has volunteered locally on behalf of an elementary school reading initiative, a suicide-prevention program and youth sports teams.