A Look Back: Take a peek at some of Staten Island’s HS softball players, then and now (17 photos)

This South Shore Little League shortstop, left, went on to become a high school star at another position. Think you know who it is? Scroll down to find out. (Staten Island Advance)
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Many of Staten Island’s high school softball players helped get their start in the sport at the Little League level.

In fact, not only did many of them play in Little League District 24 All-Star Tournaments, but excelled under the white-hot spotlight.

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The Advance/SILive.com will once again take a stroll down memory lane as we show some of the current high school softball players during their Little League days, and now.

Please scroll down to check our remaining list of 16 pics, which are listed in alphabetical order:

Corinne DeMartini, then and now

Mid-Island's Corinne DeMartini (12) races home during a Little League District 24 All-Star softball game on July 1, 2016. (Staten Island Advance)
Susan Wagner's Corinne DeMartini uncorks a pitch against Tottenville on April 6, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Charlie De Biase Jr.)

Sophia DiDonna, then and now

Mid-Island''s Sophia DiDonna looks to make contact on a swing during a Little League District 24 All-Star game on July 7, 2014. (Staten Island Advance)
Notre Dame Academy slapper Sophia DiDonna relied on her blazing speed to get on base thanks to a number of infield hits during the 2022 campaign. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)

Jordan Felci, then and now

Mid-Island's Jordan Felci takes a swing at a pitch thrown by Mid-Island All-Star Greg Bruno on Sept. 8, 2018. (Staten Island Advance)
Moore Catholic's Jordan Felci prepares to throw a pitch against St. Joseph Hill on March 30, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Charlie De Biase Jr.)

Julia Harsche, then and now

South Shore Little League's Julia Harsche runs to first base during a Little League District 24 All-Star game on July 14, 2015. (Staten Island Advance)
St. Joseph by-the-Sea's Julia Harsche belts a homer during a game against Notre Dame Academy on April 11, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)

Julianna Martin, then and now

South Shore Little League's Julianna Martin looks to fire a strike during a Little League District 24 All-Star game on June 25, 2017. (State Island Advance/Derek Alvez)
St. Joseph by-the-Sea's ace hurler Julianna Martin looks to uncork a pitch in a game against Moore Catholic on April 4, 1922. (Staten Island Advance)

Sophia Roloph, then and now

South Shore's Sophia Roloph grabs a pop during a Little League District 24 All-Star game on June 25, 2016. (Staten Island Advance)
St. Joseph by-the-Sea's Sophia Roloph settles under a pop during a game against Moore Catholic on April 12, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)

Giana Scotti, now and then

South Shore's Giana Scotti is about to slide into home plate during the Tottenville loop's June 12, 2015 Little League District 24 victory. (Staten Island Advance)
St. Joseph by-the-Sea's Giana Scotti prepares to round third base iin a game against Notre Dame Academy on April 25, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)

Annabella Zito, then and now

South Shore's Annabella Zito takes a healthy cut during a Little League District 24 All-Star Tournament game on June 25, 2016. (Staten Island Advance)
Notre Dame Academy's Annabella Zito has an eye on her catcher as she looks to fire a strike in a game against St. Joseph by-the-Sea. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)

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