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Softball Signs Stephanie Kraska & Hailey Stripling To National Letters Of Intent

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers softball has announced the signing of Stephanie Kraska and Hailey Stripling to national letters of intent to join the Scarlet Knight family.
 

MEET THE NEW SOFTBALL SCARLET KNIGHTS

 

Stephanie Kraska 
5-5 | OF/1B/3B | R/R 
Mount Holly, New Jersey | Rancocas Valley Regional 
Club: Newtown Rock Gold-Garvey 

 
Stephanie Kraska - Future Rutgers Softball Student-Athlete

AROUND THE BASES:
 
  • Two-time First-Team All-Burlington County Scholastic League (2022 & 2021)
  • Two-time First Team All-Conference (2022 & 2021)
  • Two-Time Group 4 Third-Team All-State (2022 & 2021)
  • Team MVP (2022) 
PERSONAL:
  • Daughter of Kristen Kraska and Carol Bartlebaugh
  • Mother Kristen played softball at Stockton University
  • Has one sister, Kimberly
  • Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society
  • Served as Vice President and Leadership Director of the Future Business Leaders of America
  • Plans to major in sport management
Kraska On Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because I fell in love with not only the softball program, but the school at a young age. Everything and everyone at Rutgers makes it feel like the best choice for me and my future."
 
Head Coach Kristen Butler on Kraska: "Stephanie is a hard worker and great competitor on and off the field. She has played travel ball at a high level and has an abundance of experience at multiple positions on the field and at the plate. Stephanie is a great addition to our program and we are excited to welcome her to the Scarlet Knight family."
 

Hailey Stripling
5-4 | IF/OF | L/R
Lafayette, Calif. / Acalanes High School
Club: Cal Nuggets

Hailey Stripling

AROUND THE BASES:
  • First Team All-League (2022)
  • Cal-High Sports All-State nominee – CIF North Coast Section (2022)
  • Scholar-Athlete Award (2022, 2021 & 2020)
PERSONAL:
  • Daughter of Alison and Shaharom Stripling
  • Father was a swimmer at UC Santa Barbara
  • Has one sister, Mia, and two brothers, Trevor and Jackson
  • Plans to major in biomedical engineering
Stripling On Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of the amazing academic environment and the support of the academic advisors and softball staff. I enjoy the community that the coaches and the team have cultivated and I look forward to being a part of it."
 
Head Coach Kristen Butler on Stripling: "Hailey is the ultimate definition of a student-athlete. She excels both in the classroom and on the field. She is a versatile player with a wealth of knowledge and will add depth to our infield. Welcome to the Banks Hailey!"
 
 
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