Derer headed to Monmouth

St. Basil Academy senior Tish Derer recently gave an oral commitment to play softball at Monmouth University.
The second baseman chose the Hawks' scholarship over an offer from La Salle.
"It's a really nice campus right near the beach," Derer said of picking Monmouth. "And I like the team a lot and the coach [Carol Sullivan]."
The three-time all-Athletic Association of Catholic Academies selection is being recruited to play shortstop for the Hawks.
"It's nice to know where I am going," Derer said of making a decision. "It feels good."
A two-sport standout, Derer tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee during a girls' soccer match against Cardinal O'Hara on Oct. 4. The injury ended her soccer season.
Derer said she'll be back on the field in time for softball season in the spring.

-- Keith Pompey