Before Franklin Pierce: Letter winner in both soccer and softball at Nipmuc Regional HS… was a three-time First Team All-Star sophomore through senior seasons in high school… was also named three-time DVC Pitcher of the Year sophomore through senior seasons… named 2014 Nipmuc Athletics Leadership Award and Sportsmanship Award… named 2014 Worcester Telegram and Gazette All-Star.
Personal: Daughter of Joe and Mary Cortese… has one brother, Joe, and sister, Michaela… brother, Joe, plays baseball at Keene State College (bio)… majoring in Criminal Justice.