Prep Softball ’94 / Six Teams to Watch : WOODBRIDGE

Coach: Alan Dugard (fourth year, 77-16)

1992-93: 25-6, 13-1 in the Sea View League; seeded No. 1, lost to San Dimas, 1-0, in Division III quarterfinals.

Key returners: Carrie Brown, Jr., shortstop; Keri Byrd, Jr., first baseman; Alison Johnsen, Sr., center fielder; Courtney Spelber, Sr., second baseman; Jackie Sukiasian, So., pitcher; Corey Washington, So., P; Lisa Weaver, Jr., outfielder.

Key newcomers: Stephanie Bernritter, Fr., P; Ashley Boone, Fr., OF/first baseman; Michelle Hague, Jr., catcher/third baseman; Lolita Harper, So., C/OF; Lizzie Lemire, Fr., 2B/OF.

Outlook: Washington (17-3, 0.41 ERA) is a year older, but the infield behind her is new, with exception of Spelber (.292, 11 RBIs). Johnsen (.492, 19 RBIs, 53 stolen bases) is a Times All-County pick and Fastpitch World Magazine All-American who needs 21 stolen bases to set the Section career record. The Warriors continue to have strong team speed, defense and pitching, but would be improved if a clutch RBI hitter developed. One person who might fill that role is Byrd (.260, eight RBIs), an all-league second-teamer.