Marissa Diescher Class: Freshman Hometown: Livingston Manor, N.Y. High School: Livingston Manor Central Height: 5-10 Position: P B/T: R/R

HIGH SCHOOL
Led Livingston Manor Central to New York Class D title as well as Section 9 Class D championship coached by Kevin Clifford...Named to All-State First Team as a sophomore and junior while earning New York Co-Player of the Year as a junior...Garnered Second Team All-State honors in eighth grade as well as freshman year...Named Times-Herald Player of the Year sophomore and junior years...Member of the Tri-State Angels travel team that won the Triple Crown National Championship in 2010 coached by Angelo Matz...Lettered five years in softball and basketball...Four-year letterwinner in soccer...Reached the 1,000-point plateau during sophomore season in basketball...Guided soccer team to New York Section 9 Class D title in 2007 and 2009.

PERSONAL
Marissa Jill Diescher was born June 27, 1993 in Middletown, N.Y. to Michael and Tracey Discher...Has one brother named Michael...Intends to major in physical education, hopes to teach and/or coach softball after graduation.

QUOTING DIESCHER ON PENN STATE
"I chose Penn State because I like the coaches and the beautiful campus."

QUOTING PETRINI ON DIESCHER
"Marissa can flat out throw. She is one of the hardest pitchers in the region and will become a workhorse for us on the mound. She has great levers and a mindset that is true of a Nittany Lion. Marissa will not be denied and will fight to the last out. She is an incredibly well rounded athlete and is constantly striving to improve her game. We will look to Marissa to step right in and be an impact player in her freshman campaign."