NSR 2013 softball prospect and our featured female athlete, Marisa Magnuson, hits & pitches team to win

NSR prospects around the globe make their presence known every day in competitions.  Marisa Magnuson, a 2013 softball prospect from Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida is no exception.  The 5’1″ pitcher/middle infielder went 5 for 5 with a double and a triple against NSB this week.  Marisa also pitched a complete game for the W, this coming on the heels of a no-hitter she tossed last weekend in the Bell High School tournament.  In his scouting report on Marissa, North Central Florida AD Dave Johnson said, “Marisa Magnuson is the type of student-athlete coaches wish they had nine of.  She works hard, plays wherever needed, and leads not only on the field by example but also in her personal relationships with other players and coaches. Over the last couple of years I have seen Marissa pitch, play second base and shortstop.  She is a very good defensive player, too.  I have oberved her making sevral great plays at second including diving stops and still throwing out runners. She is softball smart. As a hitter, she is clutch. At 5’1″ she is not going to hit many dingers, but she will suprise you with gap power. She also can slap when the situation calls for it.”  In her essay to college coaches, Marissa says, “I play softball daily and give 110% every time I step on the field. I love diving after balls and making those memorable plays. Getting dirty is my passion.”  Marisa carries a 3.7 GPA and has plans to major in Anatomy.