Emily enters her first season with the Lady Bearcats. She played four years of softball at Bishop McCort HS in Johnstown, PA, earning LHAC All-Conference honors in 2005, 2007, and 2008. She also played four years of soccer in high school, being named an All-Conference player her senior season.

Born 7-1-90, she is the daughter of Cathy and Rick Petrowsky.