Coach Smith says, "Leighann has a variety of pitches at her disposal and the confidence to throw them in any situation. She will play a vital part in our pitching rotation this season."

At East Islip High School: Varsity softball all four years...Player of the Year selection and All-League junior year...Captain senior year...Selected for exceptional senior game...A Player to Watch selection by Newsday and All-County senior year.

Personal: Daughter of John and Barbara...majoring in psychology...has three siblings, Jessica, James and Brittany.