Summer Spotlight: Jackie Perillo, Softball
Lady Bears Softball pitcher Jackie Perillo garnered HVIAC Tournament MVP honors for the second straight year helping to lead St. Joseph's to their sixth straight HVIAC tournament title. Perillo split time in the circle and the outfield, compiling an 8-8 record with 49 strikeouts, including a combined no-hitter vs. New Rochelle. At the dish, the senior this fall led off the lineup and batted .313 with 28 runs scored and hit a team-high-tying two home runs and stole five bases. For her efforts, Perillo was named to the AD3I All-Independent Second Team for the second straight season.
About you
I came to St. Joseph's because…
When I first visited I immediately felt the family atmosphere the school gave off and knew I wanted to be a part of it.
Your major…
Shaping the minds of the youth of today - child study.
Career goals after graduation…
To hopefully find a teaching position as I continue my education and obtain a masters degree at night.
My dream job is…
To have a permanent position teaching a 2nd grade class at a close-knit grammar school.
Summer plans…
To go on a family vacation to Punta Cana, to work full-time to help pay for a few weekend getaways with my friends or just hang out and chill
A unique/interesting talent of mine...
I can't really think of one right now, but I promise you guys I have multiple talents.
On being a Lady Bear...
Best moment in a Lady Bears uniform…
Was during my freshman year -- My softball team made nationals and I was playing as a freshman. A close second was when I pitched against Brooklyn College my sophmore year.
Pre-game rituals or superstitions…
Before every at bat I must lock fingers with my teammate Cassandra [Molinari]. Also when I'm pitching if I throw a good pitch I walk around the entire pitching circle clockwise, but if I throw a bad bitch I walk around the circle counterclockwise.
My pump up song before a game is…
Whatever our team song is that week or whatever is popular on the radio at that time.
Favorite road trip so far…
When I went to play in Puerto Rico with my team freshman year.
Favorite place to eat on team trips…
Steak N' Shake where I usually order a chocolate fudge brownie shake!
My goal(s) for next season is/are to…
Break 100 hits [she needs 20 more] and make nationals one more time before I graduate.
On being social media famous…
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter followers: 181
Facebook friends: about 700
Instagram followers: 483 (@jacklynperillo)
The most likes you've received on an Instagram photo and what was the photo of?
94 likes on a photo of me and my best friend on a boat cruise for a breast cancer foundation.
True or false? I overuse hashtags.
False
Your favorites…
Favorite sports team(s)…
Sadly the New York Mets
Favorite professional athlete (past or present) …
David Wright
Favorite TV show…
Chicago Fire, One Tree Hill, Law and Order SVU
Favorite SJC Staff member…
Hey that's you Pugay
Favorite quote/motto…
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
Final thoughts…
Anything you'd like to share with all the fans out there …
Thank you guys for all the support you show all the teams at Saint Josephs. To the Lady Bears Softball family, I wouldn't want to spend my last season with anyone else. See you in the Spring!
Previous Summer Spotlights:
David Louison, Men's Basketball
Anna Carbone, Women's Volleyball and Swimming
Kyle Johnson, Men's Soccer and Tennis
Morgan Summers, Women's Swimming and Softball
Vinny Rossi, Baseball and Men's Soccer
Shannon Rom, Women's Soccer, Softball and Swimming
Matt O'Neill, Men's Basketball and Soccer
Anthony Macapugay, Sports Information Director
Maciej Siekierski, Facility Manager/Intramural & Recreation Coordinator
Taylor Raccuglia, Women's Basketball
Raul Urshela, Men's Volleyball and Soccer
Jennifer Moncino, Women's Volleyball and Swimming
Rosario DiLorenzo, Baseball
Jackie Perillo, Softball
That concludes our Summer Spotlight feature. We'll resume the Spotlight again next summer.
Don't forget to check back for the conclusion of our summer Top 10 list the next two Tuesdays!