PHILADELPHIA - Five freshmen will enter the ranks for the University of Pennsylvania softball program this coming season, as head coach Leslie King has announced the Class of 2023 for the Quakers.

Bella Fiorentino
Pitcher/1B
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic High School
 
High School: Two-year captain and four-year letterwinner ... 2019 Trinity League champion with a record of 24-4 ... 2019 Trinity League Pitcher of the Year ... 2019 first-team All-County ... 2019 first-team All-League ... 2019 first-team All-CIF ... 2019 Scholar Athlete of the Year ... Second-team All-League in 2018 and 2017 ... 2018 Offensive Player of the Year ... 2017 E.A.G.L.E.S Value Award winner ... Member of National Honor Society ... Member of California Scholarship Federation ... AP Scholar with Distinction ... Leadership Award.
 
Personal: Daughter of Pamela and Robert Fiorentino II ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Coach King on Fiorentino: "Bella had an outstanding senior season in high school. She has played in the highest level of softball and continues to challenge herself and improve. We look forward to her joining our pitching staff and adding depth to an already strong group."
 
Abby Manion
1B/3B
Philadelphia, Pa./William Penn Charter School
 
High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball ... 2019, 2017, 2016 PISAA champion ... 2019 and 2016 Inter-Academic League champion ... 2019, 2017 Coaches Award ... 2019, 2018 first-team All-League ... Two-time captain and four-year letterwinner in basketball ... Achieved high honors in seven semesters ... Catholic Club Co-Leader ... Science peer tutor ... Yearbook senior page editor and photographer.
 
Personal: Daughter of Gina and Bryan Manion ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Coach King on Manion: "Abby is a local Philly product. She loves the game and exemplifies all that Philadelphia sports stand for: hard work, passion & grit.  She swings a powerful bat and will add a lot to our team."
 
Kira Morgan
SS
Douglasville, Ga./Chapel Hill High School
 
High School: Letterwinner in softball ... 2018, 2017 and 2016 first-team All-Region ... 2018 All-Region and All-State Pitcher ... 2018 and 2017 Pitcher of the Year ... 2018 Defensive Player of the Year ... 2016 first-team All-County ... Member of National Honors Society ... Winner of NAWIC Atlanta Drafting Competition ... Honor graduate.
 
Personal: Daughter of Gretchen and Mark Morgan ... Sister, Ashley, plays softball at Tennessee ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Coach King on Morgan: "Kira is a strong athletic infielder. She can hit for power and play anywhere in the infield. She is poised to be an impactful player in the league with her bat and athleticism."
 
Alyssa Pope
C/OF
Redding, Calif./Shasta High School
 
High School: Four-year letterwinner ... 2017 league runner-up ... Four-year first-team All-Eastern Athletic League ... 2019 Lions All-Star Selection ... Two-year first-team All-Northern Section ... Led league in batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage both senior and junior years ... Four-year member of the Principal's List ... Leadership committee for Random Acts of Kindness Club ... Nyla Webb Award winner, given to best female student-athlete at school ... Member of Athlete's Don't Vape Organization.
 
Personal: Daughter of Tina and Richard Pope ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Coach King on Pope: "Alyssa is a really good athlete that we are excited about. She is strong behind the plate and can play outfield. She hits well and runs well - there's not much she can't do."
 
Sarah Schneider
C
Sherman Oaks, Calif./Sierra Canyon School
 
High School: Four year-letterwinner and senior year captain ... 2018 and 2017 Gold Coast League champion ... 2019 All-CIF Southern Section ... 2019 LA Daily News All-Area Team ... Four-year All-Gold Coast League ... Member of National Honor Society and Latin National Honor Society ... Four-year member of the Dean's List.
 
Personal: Daughter of Stephanie and Spencer Schneider ... Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.

Coach King on Schneider: "Sarah has played with one of the top summer ball organizations in softball. She has shown that she is more than capable of competing successfully with the very best out there. We look forward to her strong leadership behind the plate."