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.

Teri Danenberg pitching for Sonoma State.

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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