text: Mercy senior Astin Donovan signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I softball for the University of South Florida. Donovan led the Tigers to an appearance in the Class LL state championship game last season and was named New Haven Register All Area MVP. Pictured with Donovan, from left, are Mercy softball coach Tony Calcagni, athletic director Tim Kohs, principal Melissa Bullock, parents Kevin and Lauri Donovan, and Mercy president Sr. Mary McCarthy. Photo: Submitted Photo &#x2014; Mercy High School