Elizabeth Carney '24 Recruiting Profile

My name is Elizabeth Carney, but my teammates call me Beth.  I am a Senior at Salisbury High School in Allentown, PA where I have been the varsity starting pitcher for 3 years.  In the fall and summer, I play for the Outlaws 18U - Cole team.  Outside of school and softball I love to paint, play with my dogs, anything outdoors, and spend time with my friends and family. 

Being inducted into the National Honor Society my Sophomore year was a defining moment for me both academically and personally.  The characteristics they use to judge candidates are ones that are very important to me.  Character: It is important to me to do the right thing, especially when it isn’t easy.  Service: This is very important to me because my sister, Olivia, has Down syndrome.  I am a member of the junior board for Camelot for Children. Places like Camelot allow her to experience summer camp, dances, activities, and field trips like other kids do.  Scholarship: I believe if you work hard enough, you can be great at both sports and academics. Leadership: A very important part of leading is to listen and hear what others have to say. I try my best to be a good listener and lead by example.

Over the past few years, I have lost people that are very important to me, and I’ve learned what is important in life and where I should be spending my time and energy.  This has helped me become a stronger person and fueled my drive to be the best I can be in life, school, and softball.  My dream is to continue to play softball in college, where I will work toward earning my degree in Psychology to be able to help others, while giving my all on the softball field.  I enjoy being part of a team and can't wait to experience that wherever life takes me.