6A
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Lexie Hames - P - 2025 - Seneca Valley - 1st team all state - POY
Instagram: @lexie_hames22
There may not be enough superlatives to describe Hames’ 2023 high school season. After she launched 14 HRs as a freshman in 2022 teams began strategically pitching around the slugging Hames which resulted in one of the more unbelievable stats of 2023 … in 19 games played Hames had more walks (35) than official at bats (28)! Despite the limited number of pitches to hit in 2023 she ​​still hit five home runs and batted .393 with a .738 on-base percentage, .964 slugging percentage and 1.702 OPS, helping to lead Seneca Valley to a 17-2 record and the WPIAL championship game. The Clemson commit was also a force in the circle. For the year, Hames finished 17-2 with an 0.46 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and a WPIAL-leading 269 strikeouts to only 32 walks in 122 innings pitched. Hames was named the 6A pitcher of the year and a 1st team all state member for her dominant 2023 season.
#2 / 6A
Rachael Schumann - P - Downingtown East - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instgram: @_rachaelschumann
Schumann was a huge part of Downingtown East’s 2023 Ches-Mont League Division Championship.
Offensively, the Seton Hall commit delivered with a .530 batting average, with 35 hits, half of which went for extra bases. Schumann also scored 10 runs, knocking in 22.
As impressive as she was at the plate, Rachael was even more impressive in the circle, going 17-2 — including four no-hitters — with a miniscule 0.78 earned run average in the regular season. Opposing batters hit just .135 against the hard-throwing righty, and she struck out 219 hitters in 116 innings of work.
The ace continued her dominance in the postseason with back-to-back no-hitters in an 1-0 win over Council Rock South and an eight inning, 1-0 twin against Garnet Valley in the District 1 Class 6A tournament to secure a spot in the PIAA tournament. After closing out districts with a shutout over Plymouth Whitemarsh in the third-place game, Schumann tossed a gem in the Cougars’ state opener against Central Dauphin, allowing just two hits, striking out 13 and not walking a batter.
Schumann’s magnificent 2023 season was recognized with a spot on the 1st team all state list.
#3 / 6A
Ava Beal - SS - Quakerstown - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @avabeal2024
Ava had a downright absurd 2023 campaign to help lead Quakerstown to a remarkable 20-0 regular season. The Albany commit hit .557 with an OBP of .594 (1st in Suburban One - Liberty) while striking out just 3 times the entire season. She also led the Suburban One - Liberty League in hits (34), runs (25), and stolen bases (19) and was second in the league in RBI with 18. Beal was named 1st team all state for her efforts.
#4 / 6A
Riley Miller - P - Hempfield Area - 2025 - 1st team all state
Twitter: @milleriley12
In the 2023 season Miller went 19-4 with a 1.25 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 140 innings, walking 27 and giving up 25 earned runs.
In the WPIAL 6A championship game against Seneca Valley she struck out 11 and allowed four hits in a complete-game win that gave Hempfield its first district title since 2019 and eighth overall.
She proceeded to toss a pair of shutouts in the state postseason and she tossed a gem in the state championship game against North Penn (28-0) and star ace Julia Shearer in a 1-0 loss in the PIAA final.
Miller was awarded a spot on the 1st team all state list for her 2023 season.
#5 / 6A
Samantha Paetow - C - Chambersburg - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @sam_softball17
Paetow was a 1st team all state nominee last year, dominating both at the plate and defensively for a Chambersburg team that finished the year 22-4 and came a run away from a state championship appearance last spring. The 2024 C hit .547 with 11 doubles, two triples and four homers in a monster campaign for the Trojans. Paetow earned 1st team all state honors following the 2023 season and recently announced her commitment to Kutztown University.
#6 / 6A
Bailey Snowberger - SS - Norwin - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @baileysnowberger
Snowberger helped lead Norwin to a 15-6 record and the WPIAL 6A semifinals. The MIF led her team in hitting (.509 avg), OBP (.675%), and OPS (1.524). Snowberger hit 5HRs and scored a team high 39 runs while drawing 25 walks to just 13 strikeouts. The Holy Cross commit also swiped 23 bags in 23 attempts on the year and was named 1st team all state.
#7 / 6A
Gianna Cimino - MIF - North Penn - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instgram: @giannaciminoo
The North Penn softball squad finished the 2023 season as state champions with a perfect 28-0 record and Cimino was a big reason why! The 2024 MIF finished the year hitting .389 in 28 GP with an OBP of .417. She collected 35 hits including 9 doubles and 3 HRs while scoring 22 runs and driving in 22. She was also a rock up the middle, making just 2 errors on the season to finish the year with a .958 fielding percentage. The Shippensburg was named 1st team all state for her outstanding 2023 season.
#8 / 6A
Leah Schwalm - Designated Hitter - 2025 - Quakerstown - 1st team all state
Instgram: @leahschwalm2025
Schwalm’s stellar 2023 campaign helped propel Quakertown to a 20-0 record in the regular season. In 17 GP Leah led Quakertown in hitting (.585 avg), HRs (4), RBI (30), and slugging percentage (.981%). The slugging Schwalm was named 1st team all state and is definitely a player to keep an eye on in the 2024 season.
#9 / 6A
Kyra Neiswender - Utility - Boyertown - 2025 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @kneiswender7
In 19 games in the 2023 season Neiswender hit .436 to help lead the Boyertown Bears to an 18-2 record. The Lehigh commit led the Pioneer League in HR (9), runs (21), RBI (32), and slugging percentage (1.018). Neiswender was also exceptional defensively, registering just 2 errors on the season good for a .976 fielding percentage. Neiswender was named 1st team all state for 2023.
#10 / 6A
Katie Heisey - OF - Warwick - 2025 - 1st team all state
Heisey helped lead Warwick to an impressive 18-6 record in the 2023 season. The Adelphi commit tallied 46 base hits over 24 games to go along with an OBP of .553. The speedy CF scored 39 runs and drove in another 28. Heisey also hit 21 XBH on the season with 11 doubles, 6 triples, and 4 HRs. The OF was named 1st team all state in 2023 and is poised for another monster campaign in the 2024 season.
“Katie is a six tool player! She hits for power and average, she runs, throws, fields, and sacrifices for the program! I’m so appreciative of Katie the person.”
Kerry Long / Warwick Coach
5A
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Toryn Fulton - 2B/OF - Franklin Regional - 2025 - 1st Team All State
INSTAGRAM: @TORYN.FULTON
Fulton is a power-hitting outfielder who played second base last season for the Franklin Regional Panthers. She hit .552 with a 1.755 OPS. The South Florida commit had eight home runs, seven doubles and 32 RBI and 27 runs scored. Fulton was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#2 / 5A
Gianna Adams - Pittston Area - P - 2024 - 5A Pitcher of the Year
Instagram: @gije.adams
Gianna Adams was named the 5A Pitcher of the Year and a member of the 1st team all state list after posting a 15-2 record with a 0.74 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 104 innings. She also recorded her 500th career strikeout during the 2023 season. The Carnegie Mellon commit hit .407 with a team-leading five homers and 23 RBI to help propel Pittston Area to a 16-3 record on the 2023 campaign.
#3 / 5A
Bella Mackison - C - Donegal - 2024
Donegal's slugger and pitch-caller was selected as PA Class 5A Player of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year after the junior RBI machine helped the Indians win 19 games and reach the District Three quarterfinals. Across 23 games played Mackison hit .547 with an OBP of .635 and an OPS of 1.854, all of which led the Donegal squad. She also belted an astonishing 12 HRs while driving in 42 runs and scoring 31 runs. Bella walked 17 times to just 6 strikeouts.
#4 / 5A
Bria Bosiljevac - Shaler Area - P - 2026
Instgram: @bbosiljevac6
There may not have been a more impressive freshman campaign in 2023 than Bria’s. She helped lead her Shaler Area High team to the Pennsylvania Class 5A state title game. On the year Bosilijevac put up huge numbers across the board with a jaw-dropping 177 strikeouts in 83.1 innings pitched including double-digit K’s in each of her eight high school playoff games which included wins over the WPIAL champion and the defending state runner-up. Those eight-game strikeout totals in the playoffs went as follows: 13 K’s, 16K’s, 16K’s, 17K’s, 17K’s, 12K’s, 12K’s and 12K’s in the championship game where she threw 127 pitches and allowed just one walk. Bria also threw a perfect game in which she was almost immaculate, striking out 20 of the 21 batters faced! She was named 1st team all state following her remarkable 2023 season.
#5 / 5A
Meadow Gambacurta - SS - Greencastle-Atrim - 2025 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @meadow_g28
Gambacurta helped lead her Greencastle-Atrim squad to a 21-6 overall record and an appearance in the state tournament. Meadow led the Mid-Penn Colonial League in average (.547) and slugging percentage (.867), and was tops on her team in OBP (.586), hits (29), doubles (7), and HRs (2), while also driving in 23 runs on the season. She also swiped 9 bags and made just 3 errors on the season, good for a fielding percentage of .957. Gambacurta was named 2023 1st team all state.
#6 / 5A
Sammy Magee - Utility - 2025 - Northern York - 1st team all state
Instagram: @sammymagee06
Sammy Magee had an incredible 2023 regular season, but she almost deserves to be on this list based on her postseason contributions alone! Magee went from a strong-hitting first baseman and spot starter to perhaps the best pitcher in the state in the 5A classification. Magee allowed just six runs all postseason against top competition like Mechanicsburg, Solanco and Shaler among others, capping the magical run off by scoring the state-title winning run on Sabrina Paulin’s walk-off hit. Magee’s transformation into a true top-line ace seemingly out of nowhere was as big a reason as any that her Northern York squad won the state championship. Magee was named 1st team all state in 2023 and we expect a huge 2024 season from her!
#7 / 5A
Kelly Fricker - SS - 2024 - Bayard Rustin High School- 2nd team all state
Fricker’s superb 2023 season was a key reason her Rustin team was 17-9 on the year. The SS led Rustin in several offensive categories, including average (.550), runs scored (43), hits (44), doubles (12), and OPS (1.496). Fricker, a Lehigh commit, was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#8 / 5A
Ellie Meier - P - Ephrata - 2024 - 2nd team all state
Instagram: @ellianameier
Ellie Meier quietly put together one of the most impressive 2 way performances in the state last year, helping to lead her Ephrata team to a 15-8 overall record. Offensively, the Mt. St, Mary’s commit led all of 5A in average (.597), slugging (1.078), and OPS (1.678). She was tops in the Lancaster-Lebanon 2 League in hits (46), RBI (32), triples (4), HR (8), and OBP (.600). In the circle Meier was the Mounts #1 P, going 14-8 with 6 shutouts, an ERA of 1.67 (#1 in the LL2 League) and 194 strikeouts (#2 in 5A) to just 15 walks over 134 innings pitched. Meier was named 2nd team all state for 2023.
#9 / 5A
Madison Hardy - 1B - Central Mountain - 2024 - 2nd team all state
The slugging 1B helped lead the Wildcats to a 16-4 record. Hardy hit .397 over 20 GP. Hardy led her team in HRs (8) and RBI (22) while also scoring 15 runs. The Lock Haven commit was named 2nd team all state for 2023.
#10 / 5A
Katelyn Bowman - 3B - Central Mountain - 2025 - 2nd team all state
Instagram: @katelyn_bowman_33
Bowman helped lead Central Mountain to a 16-4 record in the 2023 season. She led her team in average (.413), runs (22), hits (31), and doubles (10). She also belted 3 HRs and drove in 18 runs, earning 2nd team all state recognition for the 2023 season.
4A
#1 / 4A
Marla Friewald - P - Blue Mountain - 2024 - 1st team all state & P of the year for 4A
Instagram: @marla.freiwald
Friewald just announced her commitment to St. Joseph’s and it’s no surprise as to why the Hawks wanted her to join their program! Friewald was an integral part of Blue Mountain’s state championship winning 2023 season, leading her squad in just about every stat imaginable. At the plate Marla was tops on the Blue Mountain roster in average (.482), hits (41), RBI (42), 2B (17), HR (4), OBP (.545), slugging (.823), and OPS (1.369). As impressive as her offensive numbers were, Friewald’s best work may have taken place in the circle where she led all of 4A in wins (17), ERA (0.81 ERA), and Ks (201) with an opponents batting average of just .115. Friewald was named 4A Pitcher of the Year and 1st team all state for 2023.
#2 / 4A
Shelby Telegdy - P - Elizabeth Forward - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instgram: @shelbytelegdy2940
Telegdy had a dominant 2023 campaign and was a big part of Elizabeth Forward going 20-2 on the year. At the dish Telegdy led the WPIAL 4A2 League in average (.589), hits (43), RBI (31), 2b (13), HR (7), OBP (.600), slugging (1.054) and OPS (1.655). In the circle Telegdy was unbeaten with a record of 9-0 to go along with an ERA of just 0.98, with 176 strikeouts on the year. Telegdy was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#3 / 4A
Erin Van Ness - 1B - Tunkhannock - 2025 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @erin_vanness
Van Ness’s huge 2023 campaign helped propel her Tunkhannock squad to an impressive 20-2 record. Over 22 GP Van Ness finished the year with a .556 average, 35 hits, 30 runs, 22 RBI, 6 2Bs, and an incredible .603 OBP. Van Ness was also a rock defensively as she made just 2 errors on the year. She was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#4 / 4A
Maura Yoos - 2B - Archbishop Wood - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @maurayoos
Yoos had a dynamic 2023 campaign and is certainly a 2B poised to have a big year in 2024. Across 23 games played Maura led not just her Archbishop Wood squad, but all of the Philly Catholic League in average (.581), hits (50), runs (39), and stolen bases (19). She also had 10 2B, 5 3B, and an OPS of 1.337. The 2B was named first team all state for the 2023 season.
#5 / 4A
Lilly Duffill - C - Chartiers Valley - 2026 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @lduffill
Few, if any freshman, made as big of an impact as Duffil did in 2023. The 2026 backstop checked in with an average of .484 over 21 games played. Duffill notched 31 hits on the season and led her team in RBI (35) and HR (6). Duffill demonstrated patience and a great eye at the plate as she walked more than she struckout with 10 BB to just 7 Ks. Duffill was named 2023 1st team all state and she is definitely a name to keep an eye on in the 2024 season.
#6 / 4A
Kennedy Petrovich - MIF - Shamokin Area - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @kennedypetrovich
Petrovich had a monster 2023 season which saw her lead the Heartland II League in average (.542), OBP (.620), and runs (28). She also led her Shamokin Area team in slugging percentage (.779), hits (32), and stolen bases (10). Petrovich was named 1st team all state for 2023.
#7 / 4A
Julia Resnik - MIF - Elizabeth Forward - 2026 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @julia.resnik
Resnik’s stellar 2023 season helped propel her Elizabeth Forward squad to a 20-2 record. As a freshman she led the WPIAL 4A2 League in runs (33) and RBI (31), while finishing 2nd in the League in average (.573), OBP (.588), and slugging percentage (1.053), making her one of, if not the, most impressive freshman in the state. Resnik was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#8 / 4A
Isabelle Akelaitis - SS - Northwestern Lehigh - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @isabelle_akelaitis
Akelaitis had a huge 2023 campaign, leading her squad to a 22-5 record. The slugging MIF finished 2nd in all of 4A for RBI with 41 across 27 games while hitting a robust .457 with 43 hits and 30 runs. Isabelle led her team in 2Bs with 15 and had an OPS of 1.212 on the year. She was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#9 / 4A
Ruby Singleton - OF - Clearfield - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @ruby_singleton16
Singleton’s impressive 2023 season landed her on the 1st team all state team after she led her Clearfield squad in average (.483), OBP (.563), hits (29), runs (22), RBI (19), 2Bs (11), slugging percentage (.750), and OPS (1.313). Singleton was rewarded for her impressive 2023 with a spot on the 1st team all state list.
#10 / 4A
Hannah Evans - OF - Elizabeth Forward - 2026 - 2nd team all state
Instagram: @hannahevans047
Evans was part of the dynamic duo of freshmen (along with Julia Resnick) who helped lead Elizabeth Forward to a 20-2 record during the 2023 season. Evans hit .489 across 19 games played, driving in 15 runs and scoring 18. She also had 8 extra base hits and finished the year with a 1.235 OPS. Evans was named 2nd team all state for the 2023 season.
3A
#1 / 3A
Alivia Lantzy - P - 2024 - Avonworth - 3A Pitcher of the Year
Instagram: @alivialantzy
The 2023 3A Pitcher of the Year showed everyone why she is a UNC Pembroke commit, going 20-2 in the circle with an era of just 1.33 and a meager batting average against of .139. Lantzy struck out 198 batters over 131 innings pitched. She was also a force at the plate where she hit for a .507 average with 36 base hits, 8 doubles, 6 HRs and 32 RBI.
#2 / 3A
Elizabeth Gaisior - P - 2024 - Juniata - 1st team all state
Gaisior certainly deserved to be in the Pitcher of the Year conversation after the Fordham commit put up video game-like numbers in the 2023 season. According to GameChanger, Gaisor finished the year with a 25-4 record, striking out an absurd 423 batters (which would have been #1 in the state if Juniata’s stats were reported on MaxPreps) over 186IP. She had an era of just 0.677 and a batting average against of .136. Gaisor was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#3 / 3A
Jordan Jennings - SS - 2025 - MAST Community Charter - 1st team all state
Instagram: @jjennings2025
Simply put, Jennings was a nightmare for opposing pitchers in 2023, as the slugging MIF led the Bicentennial-Independence League with a .646 average (good for 2nd in 3A), OBP (.691), Slugging Percentage (1.167), and OPS (1.858). Jennings scored 22 runs and drove in 21 while adding 13 extra base hits across 16 games played.
#4 / 3A
Callee Leffler - 2026 - OF - Pine Grove Area - 1st team all state
Instagram: @calleeleffler
There is a very strong argument to be made that Leffler was the most dynamic freshman in the entire state in 2023. The impressive 2026 OF led her team in average (.529), hits (37), runs (37 - 1st in the Schuylkill 1 League), OBP (.612), Slugging Percentage (1.171), and OPS (1.783). Leffler slugged 24 extra base hits, including a ridiculous 11 triples, and stole 20 bases across 22 games played as she earned 1st team all state honors.
#5 / 3A
Hannah Smith - OF - Harbor Creek - 2024 - 1st team all state
Hannah Smith played a massive role in Harbor Creek going 17-5 in 2023. The 2024 OF had 30 hits over 22 games played for an avg of .566 to go with 24 RBI, wll of which led her team. She had an OBP of (.629) and a slugging percentage of (.735). Smith made just 1 error on the season and finished the year with a 1st team all state honor.
#6 / 3A
Madison Kennedy - UTI - 2024 - Central High School - 1st team all state
Kennedy played a massive role in helping her Central squad to a 17-5 record during the 2023 season. Kennedy led her team in just about every offensive category, including avg (.571), HITS (44), runs (41), RBI (32), XBH (15), OBP (.612), slugging percentage (.922) and OPS (1.543). She also had 14 stolen bases and committed just 1 error on the season as she earned 1st team all state recognition.
#7 / 3A
Payton Crawford - C - 2024 - Central Columbia - 1st team all state
Twitter: @paytoncrawford0
Crawford had a dynamic 2023 season which saw the all state backstop hit for an average of .476 while tallying 29 hits. She also had an OBP of .534, a slugging percentage of .803, and an OPS of 1.337. Crawford had 13 doubles, 4 triples, and 2 HRs on the year to go along with 36 RBI and 28 runs. The Penn college commit also displayed plenty of arm-strength while throwing out 31% of would be base stealers. Crawford was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#8 / 3A
Madison Shiffer - 1B - Pine Grove Area - 2025
Instagram: @m.shiffy
Shiffer hit .474 across 22 games played in 2023, picking up a total of 36 base hits with nearly half of them being of the extra base variety. She belted 9 doubles, 4 triples, and 4 HRs on her way to notching 44 RBI (good for 5th in the state of PA) and scoring 27 runs with an OPS of 1.367 and 13 stolen bases. Shiffer was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#9 / 3A
Keira Link - 2B - 2025 - Central Cambria - 1st team all state
Instagram: @keira.link
Link, a 1st team all state MIF, hit .462 on the season, leading her team in total hits (30), runs (28), and doubles (5). She also drove in 15 runs to go along with an OBP of .500 and an OPS of 1.269. Link was nearly flawless defensively, making just 1 error on the year and finishing with a .974 fielding percentage.
#10 / 3A
Chiara Zavislak - OF - 2024 - Mid Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @chiara.zavv
Zavislak had a monster 2023 season and helped lead Mid Valley to a 23-2 record and a 3A state championship. The 2024 OF hit .412 with 11 extra base hits while scoring 35 runs and driving in 19 across 25 games played to earn 1st team all state recognition.
2A
#1 / 2A
Addy Frye - P - 2025 - Neshannock - 1st team all state
Instagram: @addyfrye_softball8
Frye was nearly unhittable in the 2023 season as she helped lead her Neshannock squad to a 24-1 overall record and an appearance in the state semifinals. Frye was nothing short of electric in the circle as her 0.43 ERA was the 2nd best in all of PIAA softball and her 17 wins (17-0) were the 3rd most in the PIAA. Frye was almost as impressive at the dish where she hit .478 and led WPIAL 2A-1 in HRS (7) and RBI (31). Frye was recognized with a 1st team all state selection for her incredible season.
#2 / 2A
Nolah Moyer - LHP - Muncy - 2024 - 1st team all state
Instagram: @nolah.moyer
There are few words adequate to convey just how dominant Moyer was in the 2023 season. The LHP put up jaw-dropping numbers, helping to lead her Muncy squad to an appearance in the PIAA 2A state tournament. Moyer finished the year with a record of 21-3 with an era of just 0.47, a paltry average against of .068 and 264 Ks in just 119IP. Moyer also began the year with a 65 inning scoreless streak. To put those numbers in perspective, if Muncy had reported their stats on MaxPreps, the St. Bonaventure commit would have finished 3rd in the state in wins, 6th in the state in era, and 6th in the state in wins. Even in her losses Moyer was dominant; in her 3 losses on the season the LHP allowed just 4er over 18IP (a 1.55 era), allowing 9 hits and striking out 29. She was also a force at the plate, hitting .544 with 26 runs, 22 rbi, and 13 extra base hits. Moyer was named 1st team all state for 2023 and will certainly be a force to be reckoned with in the 2024 campaign.
#3 / 2A
Mikayla Yuricheck - C - 2024 - Panther Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @yuricheck_m_2
Yuricheck was an absolute force at the plate for Panther Valley in 2023, leading her team in avg (.672 - 3rd in 2A), OBP (.696 - 4th in 2A), HR (8 - 8th in 2A), RBI (38 - 3rd in 2A), slugging percentage (1.406 - 9th in PA), and runs (31). She also swiped 11 bags on the season and was a brick wall behind the plate for Panther Valley, making just 1 error on the season. Yuricheck was rewarded with a spot on the 1st team all state team for her stellar season.
#4 / 2A
Lily Palko - SS - 2025 - Sharpsville - 1st team all state
Twitter; @lilypalko
Palko had a monster 2023 season to help lead her Sharpsville squad to a 19-5 record and the 2nd round of the PIAA state tourney. The University of Michigan commit led Sharpsville in avg (.492), hits (31), OBP (.562), and slugging percentage (1.095). Her 10 HRs were the 2nd most in 2A and her 37 RBI were good for the 5th most in 2A. Palko was named 1st team all state following the 2023 season.
#5 / 2A
Jaidon Nogay - OF - 2026 - Neshannock - 1st team all state
Twitter: @jaidonnogay26
Jaidon Nogay started the 2023 season, her freshman campaign, as a relative unknown. By the end of the year however, the OF had more than proven herself. Nogay helped lead Neshannock to a 24-1 record and an appearance in the PIAA state semifinals. She finished the year with a .550 average, 32 runs, 33 hits, 29 RBI, 12 extra base hits, and an OPS of 1.478. Nogay also stole 15 bases and did not commit a single error on the year. Nogay was recognized with a selection to 1st team all state for her 2023 season.
#6 / 2A
Amirah Bell - 2B - 2026 - Bristol - 1st team all state
Instagram: @amirahwinderbell.2026
Amirah Bell proved to be one of the most talented 2026’s in the state during the 2023 high school season. Bell led her Bristol team in avg (.562), runs (39), and OBP (.627). She also drove in 16 runs and totaled 36 hits, helping to lead Bristol to an 18-5-1 record and the 2nd round of the PIAA state tournament. Bell was named 1st team all state for 2023.
#7 / 2A
Leah Traver - SS - 2025 - Elk Lake - 1st team all state
Traver played a huge role in helping Elk Lake to a 17-3 record and an appearance in the 2023 PIAA state tournament. The MIF hit .508 to go with a .569 OBP while also leading Elk Lake in HR (8), hits (32), runs (36), and RBI (29). Traver was named 1st team all state at the conclusion of the season.
#8 / 2A
Sage Smeltz - UTI - 2025 - Williams Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @sage.smeltz
Smeltz parlayed a remarkable 2023 season into 1st team all state recognition after leading her Williams Valley team in avg (.459), hits (34), RBI (29), doubles (7), and era (3.20). She was also outstanding defensively, committing just 1 error on the season.
#9 / 2A
Gabby Quinn - 2025 - 3B - Neshannock - 2nd team all state
Instagram: @gabby_softball22_
Quinn is another member of what is an incredibly talented young core for Neshannock High. She hit .508 with 18 extra base hits, 6 HRs, 27 runs, and 26 RBI with an OPS of 1.631 across 25 games. The Kent State commit helped lead Neshannock to the PIAA semifinals and was recognized with a 2nd team all state selection for her efforts.
#10 / 2A
Ella Kobularik - SS - 2026 - Williams Valley - 2nd team all state
Instagram: @ellakobularik
Kobularik, a talented 2026 SS, turned in a sensational freshman campaign for her Williams Valley squad. In 21 games played the MIF totaled 27 hits, good for a .450 batting average. Her 30 runs and 12 stolen bases both led her team on the season. Kobularik was named 2nd team all state for her efforts.
1A
#1 / 1A
Izabella Donaldson - P - 2024 - Meyersdale - 1st team all state & POY
Instagram: @izabella_donaldson_
If we had to choose just one word to describe Donaldson’s 2023 campaign we’d have to go with DOMINANT! Donaldson was virtually unhittable all spring, as she posted a miniscule 0.63 era (#4 in the PIAA and tops in 1A), to go along with 16 wins (3rd in 1A), and 156 strikeouts (4th in 1A). Donaldson’s contributions were not limited to the circle however, as she also smashed 13 HRs (4th in PA) and led her Meyersdale squad in avg (.567), hits (38), rbi (42), XBH (23), OBP (.603), slugging percentage (1.328) and OPS (1.931). Donaldson, a Frostburg State commit, was named 1st team all state and Pitcher of the Year in 1A.
#2 / 1A
Mia Preuhs - P - 2025 - Union Area - 1st team all state
Instagram: @m_preuhs
Preuhs was a two way force for Union Area in 2023, helping lead her team to a 21-4 record and a 2nd place finish in the PIAA state tournament. In the circle Preuhs went a flawless 10-0 while striking out 151 batters over 84.2IP. At the plate, Preuhs led Union in average (.500) and HR (10 - 4th in 1A). She also scored 29 runs and drove in 33 to go along with a remarkable 1.770 OPS on the season. Preuhs was recognized with a spot on the 1st team all state list at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
#3 / 1A
Cassi Snyder - 3B - 2025 - Tri Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @cassisnyder33
Snyder’s monster 2023 season played a huge role in helping Tri-Valley to a 24-2 record and the 1A State Championship. The 2025 3B hit .564 with 44 hits over 25 games played. Snyder scored 40 runs, drove in 14, and had an OPS of 1.305 to go along with a remarkable 30 stolen bases. Snyder was rewarded for her outstanding season with a spot on the 1st team all state list.
#4 / 1A
Katelyn Ledwich - C - 2025 - Conemaugh Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @katie_lediwch
Ledwich’s sophomore campaign saw her lead Conemaugh Valley in average (.554), RBI (28), OBP (.609), and OPS (1.663). She also blasted 7 HRs and scored 21 runs while providing phenomenal defense behind the dish. Ledwich was named 1st team all state for her performance.
#5 / 1A
Bailey Barnyak - P - 2026 - Carmichaels - 1st team all state
Instagram: @barnyak.bailey
Were it not for Meyersdale’s Izabella Donaldson a strong argument could have been made for Bailey Barnyak as the 1A Pitcher of the Year. In her freshman season Barnyak finished with an impressive record of 17-2 (her 17 wins were the most in 1A). Her 1.05 era was good for 5th in 1A and her 206 Ks were the 2nd most in 1A. She helped lead her Carmichaels team to a 19-2 record and the 2nd round of the PIAA state tournament. Barnyak earned 1st team all state recognition for her season and she should be a name to remember as we approach the 2024 season.
#6 / 1A
Kayley Risser - OF - 2024 - DuBois Area Catholic - 1st team all state
Instagram: @kayley.risser
A 1st team all state honoree, Risser led the DuBois Area Catholic team in average in 2023, hitting .507 with 37 hits in 22 games played. Risser also scored 38 runs and drove in another 24 to go along with 15 stolen bases to help propel DuBois Area Catholic to an 18-4 record and an appearance in the PIAA state tournament. Risser, a 2024 OF, was named 1st team all state for 2023.
#7 / 1A
Carys McConnell - SS - 2026 - Carmichaels
Instagram: @carys.mcconnell26
McConnell may very well be the most talented 2026 in 1A. In her freshman season she helped lead Carmichaels to a 19-2 record and the 2nd round of the PIAA state tournament. McConnell hit a robust .507 with 34 base hits in 21 games played. She led Carmichaels in runs (35), RBI (37), triples (5), HR (4), and OPS (1.478). McConnell was named 1st team all state following her dynamic 2023 season.
#8 / 1A
Ali Jacobs - DH - 2025 - Carmichaels - 1st team all state
Instagram: @alijacobs.2025
Jacobs had a monster sophomore season in 2023, helping to lead Carmichaels to a 19-2 record and the 2nd round of the PIAA state tournament. As part of an uber talented young Carmichaels core, Jacobs finished the year hitting .507 with 34 hits. She scored 25 runs, drove in 28, and had a team leading 13 doubles in 21 games played. Jacobs was nominated to the 1st team all state list following the 2023 season.
#9 / 1A
Jessy Frank - C - 2024 - Dubois Area Catholic
Instagram: @jessy.frank23
Frank, a 2024 catcher, had an exceptional 2023 season as she helped lead Dubois Area catholic to an 18-4 overall record and an appearance in the PIAA state tournament. She hit .479 with 34 hits across 22 games played while also adding 34 runs and 21 RBI. She also stole 23 bases and finished the year without making a single error. Frank was named 1st team all state for the 2023 season.
#10 / 1A
Grace Header - 2024 - OF - Tri-Valley - 1st team all state
Instagram: @grace.header
Tri-Valley enjoyed a magical 2023 season, going 24-2 on their way to winning the PIAA state title, and Header played a pivotal role in those accomplishments. In 25 games Header hit .461 with 13 extra base hits, scoring 40 runs, and driving in an astounding 44 (good for 2nd in 1A and 4th in all of PA). The Franklin and Marshall commit was also 10/10 in stolen base attempts. Her stellar season was recognized with a spot on the 1st team all state list.
