I wanted to quit, but they wouldnt let me, she said. They managed only one hit - an infield single by, For the game, Shearer struck out 11 and walked one in the one-hit, six-inning shutout. Prior to Thursdays shutout, she boasted a miniscule 0.29 earned run average. The Last Inning (Feb. 10, 2023): Spotlighting Maryland-Bound Julia Julia Shearer 2021 - 2022 PENNSYLVANIA SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Patrick Garwo brings hope through football camp at Conwell-Egan, California residents do not sell my data request. Flooding: Death Toll Rises To 5 (UPDATES), Escaped PA Fugitive Michael Burham Is In Custody: Police, Here's How Inflation Is Impacting Grocery Prices In PA, PA 24th Senatorial District Race Still Remains Close, $5.85 Million Verdict For Montco Family In Eminent Domain Case, Historic Designation For Lansdale Train Station, PA House Passes Bill To Rename Road For Famous Montco Resident, Bill Establishing PA Chief Nursing Officer Approved by State Senate. Post. That was the hardest game one for me because it was 10 innings, too, Shearer said. Especially over the winter and sometimes in the summer I work extremely hard on pitching and perfecting my pitches so to see that kind of success coming out of it, its really rewarding for me, Shearer said. She had 267 strikeouts to 18 walks over 140 innings. During my recruiting process, I was looking to go Power 5 at a school that had great academics and wasnt too far from home. Thats three hits over her last 25 2/3 innings pitched against some of the best teams in the state. The game is a rematch of the District 1-6A semifinal May 31 where North Penn scored five runs in the top of the seventh to rally past the Rams 5-2. //-->, North Penn's Shearer Named Gatorade PA Softball Player of the Year, A fired-up Shearer was bad news for the Millionaires, who went down in order the first three innings seven of the nine batters retired by strikeouts. Blair advanced all the way to third, thanks to a bunt and groundout, but Shearer struck out cleanup batter Ally Chilson to end that threat. She had missed calls and an inbox full of missed messages that started with Congratulations.. //-->Julia Shearer's (Lansdale, PA) Video "Julia Shearer is One of the But it says a lot for the program all the way back 22 years ago, every kid wearing the shirt has come back once in a while to tell the girls that are playing now You owe us, you owe us to wear that shirt. And these kids did it. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group) As a junior North Penn's Julia Shearer put together a stellar season that earned her selection as Gatorade Pennsylvania Softball Player of the Year. That is a true leader and that is what Julia has become And as a head coach, you could not ask for anymore., Your email address will not be published. LANSDALE, PA One of North Penn High School's finest student-athletes is receiving some much deserved statewide recognition. It just meant that I had to go out and be as locked-in as ever, play with the most intensity that I could have, she said. [CDATA[> She has allowed just six earned runs. So these Philly sisters created their own brand. Shearer, this years Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Medias Softball Player of the Year, in many ways, played beyond her years. Theyre not going to hit the ball. The training was too intense; the spotlight was too bright. Your email address will not be published. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? This season along with again earning Gatorade Player of the Year, Shearer was chosen as PaHSSBCAs Overall Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors and was named to the Maxpreps All-America First Team. North Penn's Shearer shines on state title stage - PA Prep Live North Penn pitcher Julia Shearer (17) throws a pitch against Souderton on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Early indications, according to Torresani, are that they have. Its not really a talent, but something I can do is if Im really focused and into it, I can finish a lengthy book in one sitting. About. At the plate she had four RBIs on a two-run home run and a two-run double. Cover slide photos courtesy of Keith Clemens Photography. I dont want to do this anymore. "Julia struck out 15 batters. Rachael Schumann, Downingtown East. A double to her is a triple, a single to her is a double. 'charset='+document.characterSet : ''));document.write ("loc=" + escape(window.location));if (document.referrer) document.write ("referer=" + escape(document.referrer));if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context));if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("mmm_fo=1");document.write ("><\/script>"); North Penn's Shearer Named Gatorade PA Softball Player of the Year I feel like I zone in a lot more when Im in pressure situations.. My nerves were through the roof, Im not going to lie, she said with a laugh. North Penn's Julia Shearer named 2022-23 Gatorade Pa. Softball Player At the plate, Shearer ranked as the nations No. Pitch perfect: North Penn's Julia Shearer is Softball Player of the Year Melissa Hanejko Bucks County Courier Times 0:04 0:33 Many will try to describe Julia Shearer's tenure with the North Penn softball program. Shell be in the outfield. (Austin Hertzog - MediaNews Group). These kids have done it for the last two, three years have represented North Penn so well.. Andrew Robinson June 18, 2021 North Penn's (17) Julia Shearer reacts after crossing home after hitting a home run as the Knights defeated Haverford High 11-0 in the PIAA 6A Championship Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field at Penn State University. Which is a coachs dream.. What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? 84. Get on board with Extra Inning Softballs regular feature, The Last Inning! District One softball power North Penn shuts out Whitehall in PIAA May 8, 2023. The Maryland commit had a 0.21 earned-run average, struck out 355 batters and posted 22 shutouts six in the postseason, including the last three PIAA games and pitched a perfect game against Haverford in the District 1-6A final as the Knights defended their district crown. Shearer is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year award to be announced in June. At the plate, Shearer ranked as the nations No. The states returning Gatorade Player of the Year, Shearer posted a 25-0 record in the circle with a 0.23 ERA entering the postseason round of eight. She hit 11 home runs this year, North Penn coach Rick Torresani, who credited Shearer for being a team-first player, said. Just cause it lies all on me so just always going out and providing for my team, it doesnt matter what the score is, thats my job so thats what I try to do., Your email address will not be published. ]]>, High school softball: Top 38 returning players in Bucks, Montco The moment "In her first at-bat, she hit a home run over the scoreboard and that's a shot," Torresani said. She has also donated her time with Almost Home Dog Rescue, which saves homeless dogs, and as a youth softball coach. The feat also capped North Penns undefeated season (28-0) with its second state title in three years, avenging last seasons PIAA semifinal loss to eventual champ Spring-Ford. North Penn pitcher Julia Shearer (17) in the circle during the Knights' game against Neshaminy on Friday, April 21, 2023. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! Julia Shearer is One of the BADDEST Softball Players in the Country We Next: The Next Generation of Elite Athletes | 5/8/2023 Taking a look at the game of North Penn's (Lansdale, PA) 2023 pitcher Julia Shearer. Mady Volpe earned the honors as a senior in 2020-21.
Shearer allowed two hits and struck out 15 in the semis against Chambersburg as the Knights won in eighth innings then in the final gave up four hits while striking out nine to beat Hempfield Area. If I walked them, I walked them. Shearer owned a 23-1 record with a 0.30 ERA through 24 games and fanned 267 batters in 140 innings pitched, walking just 18. Senior: Julia Shearer (Captain) Years Played on NP Softball: 4 Years Played on Varsity: 4 Position(s): P/OF Fun fact: When I was 12, I almost quit pitching because I hated it, and now I'm going to pitch in college. But now Julia Shearer is North Penn's ace and a two-time Pa. Gatorade player of the year. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? PIAA softball championship preview: Hempfield faces state's top player Shearer, the All-Area Athlete of the Year, went 28-0 in the pitching circle with a 0.21 earned-run average, 355 strikeouts and posted 22 shutouts. I was like Huh? And then I checked my email, I was like Oh thats cool.. Against Bensalem May 1, Shearer belted three home runs in collecting six RBIs in an 11-1 win. Everyone is there for me and theyre supporting me every step of the way. Julia Shearer. I feel confident that if I go up there I have great defense behind me. It was just too much on me as a young kid.. Thats the best weve seen for sure.. And my riseball helped me do that cause thats a new pitch that I got this year and obviously my changeup thats always my go to most of the time., North Penn softball seniors (from left) Brie Wilmot (21), Annabelle Smink (26), Julia Shearer (17), Sarah Sabocsik (22) and Reyna Doherty (45) lift up the District 1 championship trophy after the Knights 5-0 win over Haverford in the Class 6A final on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Spring-Ford. I feel like the pitching part really defines me now so Im thankful for the opportunity.. Link copied. Julia Shearer's (Lansdale, PA) North Penn High School Bio - MaxPreps Not many players have the courage and will to take on both pitching and being a teams catalyst in the batting order. Pitchers - first team. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group). So I mean Im not too surprised now that Im sitting on it but in the moment it was absolutely incredible to me cause its something you never see happen in high school sports., North Penns Julia Shearer (17) celebrates as she rounds the bases after her two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning against Hazleton during their PIAA-6A quarterfinal on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Patriots Park in Allentown. I think being efficient is a big part of being a successful pitcher, so I was just working on getting ahead in counts, throwing as many strikes as I can, obviously getting the strikeouts along with that, Shearer said. In the championship game against Haverford, she threw a perfect game with 16 strikeouts. 12North. #SOFTBALL: 2023 The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media Softball Athlete of the Year Julia Shearer (@juliashearer_) showed she was the state's best player again in helping lead @northpennsb22 to PIAA-6A title. Good pitching wins game., (The last four games are) incredible, Torresani said, but if you look at the entire season shes given up five earned runs in 26 games. And shes the best pitcher weve seen.. Torresani, who has been coaching at North Penn for 23 years, said Shearer was also likely the best center fielder he had ever coached. (Austin Hertzog - MediaNews Group) Shearer is the second straight North Penn player to earn the honor after Mady Volpe was chosen for the 2020-2021 award. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group) When North Penn senior Julia Shearer finished her Advanced Placement Statistics final Friday morning, she checked her phone and knew something happened. This was her first year of pitching a full season at any level and if I know Julia, this offseason, when she works on her screw and rise ball, look out. Im not looking at the crowd, Im not looking at my teammates or my other coaches. She took up more of a leadership role but she also had to take on the pressure of pitching, Torresani said. https://phillyburbs.com/story/sports/high-school . North Penn Softball Superstar Named PA Gatorade Player Of The - Patch To contribute information, insights, thoughts or content ideas, email us at [emailprotected], [emailprotected] or text (949) 606-3602. Shearer has raised funds to benefit pediatric cancer research and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth softball programs.