Cutting Edge Alumni
At Cutting Edge Softball®, our commitment to excellence has made us the premier training facility in the Bay Area, with a proven track record of developing elite athletes. Many of our players have gone on to compete at the Division I level, while others have excelled in high school and at top collegiate programs across all divisions. Under the leadership of veteran pitching instructor Leann Emery and our dedicated staff, we take pride in shaping athletes who leave a lasting impact on the game. Their success is a testament to the quality of our program and the dedication we pour into every player who walks through our doors.
Tori Nyberg
Cutting Edge Student 1992-2000
Stanford University
Assistant Coach, Pitching
National Assistant Coach of the Year • 2023
Pac 10 Player of the Week
San Mateo High School
San Mateo Hall of Fame Inductee • 2011
First Team All-State Pitcher Honors
All-State Record 35 wins, 0.22 ERA
All-State 108 Consecutive Shutout Innings
2 Consecutive CCS Championships
MVP of San Mateo League
CCS Co-Player of the Year • 1999
Tori Nyberg has entered her seventh season as Stanford’s pitching coach, playing a key role in the program’s resurgence. Under her guidance, Stanford has reestablished itself as a national contender, strengthening its pitching staff and securing NCAA Tournament appearances. Previously, she helped lead Northwestern to Big Ten titles and NCAA success. A former standout player, Nyberg’s impact continues to shape the future of the game.
Jackie Hill
Cutting Edge Student 1999-2007
Penn State University
Team Co-Captain • 2010, 2011
Academic All-Big Ten Team • 2009, 2010
Big Ten Pitcher of the Week • 2008, 2010
Big Ten All Academic Honors • 2009, 2010
Penn State Athlete of the Week • 2008
NFCA All-Great Lakes Region 1st Team • 2008
Leigh High School
Four-year letter winner, 3X league champion
Jackie Hill was a dominant force in the circle for Penn State, setting records and earning multiple accolades. A standout pitcher, she posted a career-high 211 strikeouts in 2010, ranking third in school history. Known for her leadership, she captained the team for two seasons while excelling both academically and athletically.
Kate Munnerlyn
Cutting Edge Student 2012-2024
Texas A&M
Currently in her first season with the Aggies. Go Kate!
St. Francis High School
Gatorade California Softball Player of the Year • 2024
Cal-Hi Sports Softball State Player of the Year • 2024
SBLive California State Player of the Year • 2024
Led Saint Francis to CCS Open Division Championship • 2024
49ers Cal-Hi Sports CCS Pitcher of the Year • 2023
Livermore Stampede MVP & All-Tournament Team • 2023
NorCal & WCAL Champion • 2022
WCAL & CCS Champion • 2021
Kate’s standout high school career, highlighted by a perfect 15-0 pitching record and a remarkable 0.52 ERA in her senior year, has set the stage for her bright future at Texas A&M, as she brings her dominant skills to the collegiate level. As she continues to develop, her impact on the Aggies' pitching staff is expected to be significant, and her presence on the mound will surely be a key asset for the team moving forward.
Tyler Walker
Cutting Edge Student 2010-2014
University of Minnesota
ESPN National Player of the Week • 2015
3x First Team All-Big Ten
NFCA All-Great Lakes Region selection
Big Ten All-Tournament Team • 2014
NFCA All-Region Second Team • 2014
Career: Most runs (197), 2nd in HR (43)
Valley Christian High School
First Team All-State
4x All-Conference & All-Academic honoree
WCAL Player of the Year • 2011
Mercury News Junior & Senior of the Year• 2010, 2011
Tyler Walker left her mark at Valley Christian High School, earning All-State honors and multiple conference accolades. At the University of Minnesota, she became one of the most decorated shortstops in program history, breaking records in runs scored and ranking among the top in batting average, slugging percentage, and home runs.
Katie Obemma
Cutting Edge Student 2002-2013
Humboldt State University
CCAA Female Athlete of the Year • 2016
NFCA Second Team All-American • 2016
CCAA Pitcher of the Year & West Region Pitcher of the Year • 2016
CCAA Freshman of the Year • 2013
Multiple All-CCAA & All-Region Honors
24-4 record, 1.84 ERA, 160 SO
Live Oak High School
3x All-BVAL selection
153 SO, .417 BA • 2012
Katie Obbema dominated at both the high school and collegiate levels. She excelled at Live Oak High School, and then carried her success to Humboldt State. She became one of the most decorated pitchers in program history. With a career-best 24-4 record and multiple All-American honors, she solidified her legacy as one of the top pitchers in Division II softball.
Lauren Castro
Cutting Edge Student 2010-2017
Canisius University
MAAC Player of the Week • 2020
All-time program leader in home runs (20) • 2019
All-MAAC First Team • 2017
NFCA Great Lakes All-Region 3rd Team • 2017
ECAC D1 2nd Team • 2017
.355 BA, 61 hits, 20 doubles, 11 HR, 50 RBIs • 2017
Gilroy High School
4 year varsity starter, 4x First-Team All-League
Pitcher of the Year • 2015
Career: .355 BA, 372 strikeouts, 2.25 ERA
CCS Champion • 2013
Lauren Castro dominated in both high school and at Canisius University, where she earned much recognition, including All-MAAC honors and a school record for home runs. A versatile player, she made a lasting impact at both the plate and in the circle, establishing herself as one of the top players in Canisius history.
Jerrica Castagno
Cutting Edge Student 1995-2005
Santa Clara University
Started 35 games, 3.79 ERA, 224 strikeouts • 2005 - 2007
Missed most of senior season due to injury
Carlmont High School
California First Team All-State • 2004
Cal-Hi Female Athlete of The Year • 2004
Mercury News Senior Athlete of the Year • 2004
San Mateo Times Player of the Year • 2003, 2004
4X MVP, Team Captain
Jerrica led Carlmont High School to 3 league championships, 2 CCS DII titles, and 1 CCS DI title. She set the record for the most shutouts (657) and lowest consecutive ERA in program history. Her dominant high school career, highlighted by a perfect game and impressive ERA, carried into her college years at Santa Clara, where she continued to excel despite injury setbacks. Her achievements on the mound and at the plate cement her as one of the region's most accomplished athletes.
Jordan Schuring
Cutting Edge Student 2011-2022
Idaho State University
ISU Athlete of the Year • 2023
All-Conference Newcomer of the Year • 2023
Saint Francis High School
California All-State First Team Pitcher • 2018
Prep2Prep CCS Player of the Year • 2016, 2017
2x Prep2Prep CCS All-League First Team
2x All-West Catholic Athletic League selection
WCAL Pitcher of the Year • 2017
Cal-Hi Sports California All-State Second Team • 2017
Jordan Schuring's impressive high school career, marked by a strong pitching record, laid a solid foundation for her collegiate journey. Despite limited playing time at Boise State, her achievements highlight her success and dedication to the sport.
Alex Pingree
Cutting Edge Student 2005-2013
UC Santa Barbara
All-Big West Honorable Mention • 2013
Career: 43 appearances, 12 wins, 186 innings, 85 SO
Missed senior season due to injury
Santa Catalina High School
4x Mission Trail Athletic League MVP & Team MVP
3x First Team All-County
2x Monterey County & Salinas Valley MVP
ESPN First Team All-State Pitcher • 2011
Led team to Central Coast Championship • 2012
Pitched a perfect game on Senior Day
Alex Pingree was outstanding at Santa Catalina High School, where she earned multiple MVP honors and led her team to a Central Coast Championship. At UC Santa Barbara, she made an immediate impact as a freshman, posting the team’s best ERA. Though her career was cut short by injury, her consistent performances in the circle left a lasting legacy.
Teresa Danenberg
Cutting Edge Student 2008-2017
Cutting Edge Coach 2020 - Present
Sonoma State University
CCAA All-Star Team • 2020
CCAA All-Tournament Honoree • 2019
Female Freshman Athlete of the Year • 2017
Leigh High School
BVAL Senior of the Year • 2016
BVAL First Team • 2016
Cal-Hi All-State Third Team
Led Leigh to 3 CCS Division I appearances
Teri excelled both at the plate and in the circle during her high school career, and continued her impressive performance at Sonoma State. Her ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively made her a standout player at the collegiate level.
Danielle Bowers
Cutting Edge Student 2007-2016
University of California, Berkeley
Sophomore: 16 starts, 1 grand slam, 7 hits, 6 RBIs • 2017
Freshman: 31 appearances, 10 starts, 4 hits, 10 runs • 2016
Archbishop Mitty High School
3x Cal-Hi Sports All-State selection
San Francisco Chronicle Player of the Year • 2015
CCS Senior of the Year • 2015
Max Preps First Team All-State • 2014, 2015
4x First Team All-WCAL selection
Led team to 3 CCS Division II titles, 4 WCAL championships
Danielle was a 3-time All-State selection and San Francisco Chronicle Player of the Year at Mitty HS. She batted .426 with 4 HR and 30 RBIs as a senior. At Cal, she became a key contributor, earning All-MAAC honors and a spot in the program’s history for her accomplishments.
Rosie Gomez
Cutting Edge Student 2013-2022
Canisius University
All-MAAC First Team • 2023
MAAC All-Rookie Team • 2022
MAAC All-Academic Team • 2023, 2024
Junior: 45 games, 42 starts, 36 hits, 23 RBI
First player in program history to wear #42
Los Gatos High School
Team Captain • 2021
Career .393 BA, 16 doubles, 8 HR, and 48 RBIs
Rosie made a significant impact at Canisius University, earning MAAC All-Rookie Team honors her freshman year. She has continued to be a key contributor for the Golden Griffins, reaching her 100th career game milestone in 2024.
Ashley Mains
Cutting Edge Student 2012-2017
New York University
NYU Athlete of the Week • 2019
Second Team All-UAA • 2018
UAA Spring All-Academic • 2018
ECAC Softball Academic Honor Roll • 2018
Career: 140 games, 134 starts, .357 BA, 10 HR, 89 RBIs
National Fastpitch Coaches Association honors
Los Gatos High School
Senior Captain • 2015
Second Team All-League • 2014, 2015
4 year starter
Ashley was a key player in high school and brought her versatility to NYU, excelling in the outfield and at the plate. She ranked among the program’s leaders in doubles, triples, and home runs while earning multiple academic honors, solidifying her contributions on and off the field.
Paige Maier
Cutting Edge Student 2013-2022
Cal Poly
Career-high: 7 wins with a perfect fielding percentage • 2024
2.22 ERA Big West • 2023
Big West Conference All-Freshman Team • 2022
Big West Pitcher of the Week • May, 2022
Recorded a complete-game, one-hitter vs. UC Davis • 2022
Presentation High School
First Team All-League • 2021
Player of the Match honors • 2018, 2020
Paige has been a consistent force for Cal Poly, establishing herself as a key player in the circle. From earning All-Freshman Team honors to delivering dominant performances against top competition, she has continued to elevate her game each season, and remains a crucial part of Cal Poly’s current success.
Jasmine Hsiao
Cutting Edge Student 2018-2023
Brown University
Honorable Mention All-Ivy • 2023, 2024
Led team with .352 BA with 12 2B, 3 3B, 27 R, 21 BB, and 16 SB • 2024
.313 BA with a .484 OBP in Ivy League play
Maintained a perfect fielding percentage • 2023, 2024
Led team with 7 HR and 11 2B • 2023
Saint Francis High School
Varsity Athlete Award
Scholar Athlete Award
Team Captain
Jasmine was a leader at Saint Francis, helping her team capture multiple championships. At Brown, she has continued to shine, excelling offensively and defensively while making a significant impact in the Ivy League.
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