Williamsport leads way in softball for all-state teams
- RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport’s Ashlyn Robinson (11) throws during a high school softball game against Central Mountain at Williamsport on Tuesday
- RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Loyalsock’s Easton Waller (12) starts out in the circle during a high school softball game against Montoursville at Short Park on Tuesday.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport’s Ashlyn Robinson (11) throws during a high school softball game against Central Mountain at Williamsport on Tuesday
District 4 has long been one of the state’s premier softball areas. It proved it again this season, especially in the Sun-Gazette coverage area.
This area enjoyed one of its best showings this season as nearly every class was heavily represented by area players, including several first teamers.
Williamsport put together the area’s best season, so it was not shocking that it led the way with four first-team selections, doing so at Class 6A. Sun-Gazette Player of the Year Ashlyn Robinson was first team utility; Brenna Beck shortstop, Emma Vollman third base and Kinsley Cannode outfielder after Williamsport captured its third straight district championship.
Three Central Mountain players earned all-state honors with Camdyn Weaver taking first-team outfield. Aubrey Eiler and Cirstyn Watson were second team second base and utility, respectively.
Jersey Shore enjoyed another strong season and two seniors leaders, Dani Miller and Lynna Clark were second team picks on the Class AAAA team at shortstop and second base.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Loyalsock's Easton Waller (12) starts out in the circle during a high school softball game against Montoursville at Short Park on Tuesday.
Rivals became teammates in Class AAA with Montoursville, Hughesville, Loyalsock and Warrior Run placing seven players on the team. Hughesville shortstop made it 3 for 3 in three years of softball and all-state honors, earning a first-team selection. Second baseman Addy Knight also was on the first team and teammate Ashlynn Barlett joined her friends, making second-team outfield.
Montoursville’s Kayleigh Sheleman is a two-time first-team selection now after repeating as a first teamer at third base. Fellow Montoursville graduate Julie Friel joined Sheleman on the team, taking second team honors.
Sophomore Easton Waller repeated as a first team all-state selection at utility after earning Sun-Gazette Pitcher of the Year honors. Warrior Run’s Ella Printzenhoff was a second team selection at second base.
Mikaiya Hills and Maddie Pinkerton closed out decorated high school careers at South Williamsport, each earning Class AA all-state honors. Hills was a first team pick at shortstop after playing that position for the first time and Pinkerton a second team outfielder.
Montgomery and Bucktail met in the District 4 Class A championship and each team showed why as they each placed four players on the Class A team. The district champion Red Raiders had two first teamers in outfielder Zoe Furman and first baseman Madisyn Miller, while Chloe Gordner earned second team utility and Addison Greger catcher.
Bucktail had four players reach the first team. Four-year starters Kendall Wagner, Eva Sockman and Lola English all concluded their high school careers in fantastic fashion, earning first team first base, catcher and third base, respectively. Freshman Kelsie Wagner joined her teammates on the first team at utility.
OVERALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Callee Leffler, outfielder, Pine Grove
OVERALL PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Bria Bosiljevac, Shaler Area
CLASS A
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Irelyn Fisher, catcher, Union Area
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Rylee Kulbatsky, DuBois Central Catholic
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–Bailey Barnyak, Carmichaels; Rylee Kulbatsky, DuBois Central Catholic; Ava Schmidt, Holy Cross; Korynne Shannon, Union Area. CATCHERS–Elsie Barna, Berlin Brothersvalley; Irelyn Fisher, Union Area; Peyton Graboske, Holy Cross; Eva Sockman, Bucktail. FIRST BASE–Madisyn Miller, Montgomery; Kendall Wagner, Bucktail. SECOND BASE–Summer Cupsta, Tri-Valley; Lila Kolcharno, Holy Cross; Reese Pfingstler, DuBois Central Catholic. THIRD BASE–Lola English, Bucktail; Malina Lechter, Marian Catholic; Isabella Sleasman, Meyersdale. SHORTSTOP–Keira Eberly, Meyersdale; Carys McConnell, Carmichaels; Coral Porsser, Berlin Brothersvalley; Jaylee Swindell, Claysburg-Kimel; Olivia Williams, Union Area. OUTFIELD–Lily Davidson, DuBois Central Catholic; Zoe Furman, Montgomery; Claire Helring, Holy Cross; Nevaeh Hunt, Union Area; Samantha Walker, Berlin Brothersvalley. UTILITY–Isabella Paris, Claysburg-Kimmel; Lariah Myers, Bishop McCort; Elena Ritchey, Berlin Brothersvalley; Kelsie Wagner, Bucktail.
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Kayla Crawford, Cambridge Springs; Rylee Mahaffey, Purchase Line; Addison Siple, Curwensville; Grace Stein, Jeannette. CATCHERS–Khylee Beer, Homer-Center; Megan Bilak, Conemaugh Valley; Addison Greger, Montgomery; Hailey Treskolasky, Marian Catholic. FIRST BASE–Olivia Benedict, Union Area. SECOND BASE–Ke’Lani Chun, Carmichaels; Makenna Stone, Bucktail. THIRD BASE–Callie Ritchey, Berlin Brothersvalley; Jaydan Simmons, Cambridge Springs; Olivia Witmer, Tri-Valley. SHORTSTOP–Jules Galella, Holy Cross; Kaitlyn Houser, Purchase Line; Lillianna Lenceski, Old Forge; Hannah Pfeil, Bishop McCort; DeAnna Pugh, Marian Catholic. OUTFIELD–Ava Arnold, Old Forge; Samantha Confer, Union Area; Leah Nelson, Purchase Line; Madelyn Roberts, West Greene; Savanna Stiely, Tri-Valley. UTILITY–Katie Brudnock, West Greene; Baylee Francis, Otto-Eldred; Chloe Gordner, Montgomery; Reese Pinnizotto, Portage Area.
CLASS AA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Ava Ruckle, shortstop, Northwest Area
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Sydney Gonglik, Bentworth
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–RIley Balcolm, Laurel; Taryne Drilak, Chartiers-Houston; Sydney Gonglik, Bentworth; Hailey Obenrader, Saegertown; Brianna Slack, ,Birstol. CATCHERS–Grace Boyle, Bristol; Haley Farrell, Seneca; MycKenna Kublo, Montrose Area; Cadence McBridge, South Allegheny; Cameron Vandervort, West Shamokin. FIRST BASE–Ela Reitz, Brockway; Luciana Snyder, Bristol; Addison Wood, Everett. SECOND BASE–Jade Colledge, Everett; Cayleigh Januszka, Bristol; Mayci Lang, Laurel; Seanna Riggle, Chartiers-Houston. THIRD BASE–Keira Drilak, Chartiers-Houston; Aisley Jenan, Schuylkill Haven; Jordyn Stetor, South Allegheny. SHORTSTOP–Makayla Gonglik, Bentowrth; Mikailya Hills, South Williamsport; Peyton McClain, Bristol; Elysabeth Myers, Brockway; ava Ruckle, Northwest Area; Lauren Rush, Chartiers-Houston. OUTFIELD–Amirah Bell, Bristol; Brooklyn Hess, Chartiers-Houston; Lexi Krol, Laurel; Kyleise Kublo, Montrose; Jaidon Nogay, Neshannock, Brynn Warriner, Elk Lake. UTILITY–Annabeth Anderson, Moshannon Valley; Mikaila Ditty, Apollo Ridge; Rachel Walsh, Dunmore.
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Ava Clark, Brownsville Area; Angelina Eakman, Mercer; Jaidyn Frayer, Cochranton; Leah Mondi, West Shamokin; Jenna Robaczewski, Northwest Area. CATCHERS–Gabby Antuono, Neshannock; Lydia Howell, Elk Lake; Zoie McDonald, Bentworth; Peyton McElravy, Keystone; hayden Seifert, Laurel; Quin Smeltz, Williams Valley. FIRST BASE–London McKee, Bellwood Antis; Zoe Pecuch, Holy Redeemer; Lizzy Pascoe, Laurel. SECOND BASE–Cierra Brill, Williams Valley; Celeste Clark, Elk Lake; addison Downing, Shenango; Emma Smith, Southern Huntingdon. THIRD BASE–Brianna Alusia, Shenango; Mallory Hammil, Seneca; Emma Morrow, Cranberry. SHORTSTOP–Sydney Byerly, Shenango; Hailey Fell, Laurel; Ella Kobularik, Williams Valley; Parker Martin, Bellwood Atnis; Tori Obenrader, Saegertown; Joie Schoffstall, Schuylkill Haven. OUTFIELD–Addisyn Bly, Wyalusing; Morgan Bowser, Everett; Sofia Gaussa, Bentworth; Avery Harlan, Wilmington; Maddie Pinkerton, South Williamsport. UTILITY–Olivia Hand, Williams Valley; Jocelyn Jordna, Mercyhurst Prep, Allison Scherer, Schuylkill Haven.
CLASS AAA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Madelyn Vogan, pitcher, Sharon
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Hannah Chipego, Lake-Lehman
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–Hannah Chipego, Lake-Lehman; Jamie Dinger, Pine Grove; Ava Hazelton, Mid Valley; Sydney Sekely, South Pakr; Taylor Stewart, Mifflinburg; Madelyn Vogan, SHaron. CATCHERS–Kara Bogdanowicz, Bloomsburg; Kaitlyn Brudnicki, Lake-Lehman; Bella Kist, Westmont Hilltop; Kathryn Scott, Central Cambria; Zea Sullivan, Trinity (Camp Hill); Elyse Witcoski, Ligonier Valley. FIRST BASE–Mia Butler, Philipsburg-Osceola; Kylee Fisher, Yough; Grace Kempton, South Park. SECOND BASE–Lily Flynn, Pine Grove; Amelia Fluman, Mifflinburg. THIRD BASE–Parker Bennett, Mid Valley; Addison Moskal, Mohawk; Raylee Repasky, Bald Eagle Area; Kayleigh Sheleman, Montoursville. SHORTSTOP–Nicole Huff, Karns City, Braelyn Prinz, Susquenita; Catie Russo, Palisades; Olivia Schneider, Hickory; madelynne Smith, Hughesville. OUTFIELD–Addison Beimel, St. Mary’s; Jade Fitzgerald, Kutztown; Mahra Goodwill, Corry Area; Callee Leffler, Pine Grove; Camryn Matlin, Central Cambria. UTILITY–Arianna Adams, Lourdes/Mount Carmel; Kendra Brunson, Mt. Pleasant; Kylah Fleisher, Susquenita; Adelyn Knight, Hughesville; Easton Waller, Loyalsock.
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Chelcy Clark, Pine Grove; Kaielee Detz, Lancaster Catholic; AJ Jarzab, Hickory; Julie Friel, Montoursville. CATCHERS–Tailyn Bohr, Pine Grove; Brooke Gessner, MIfflinburg; Emily Gustkey, Philipsburg-Osceola; Emma Hays, South Park; Izadore Kazmarki, Huntingdon. FIRST BASE–Mya Bundrant, Sharon; Hannah DeStefano, Western Wyane. SECOND BASE–Alexis Greenwood, Nazareth Academy; ELla Printzenhoff, Warrior Run. THIRD BASE–Avery Reibsome, Mifflinburg; Julia Sholtis, Lake-Lehman; Meadow Umbenhauer, Pine Grove. SHORTSTOP–Hannah Aungst, Pine Grove; Angelina Calhoun, Lancaster Catholic; AnAngela Laskowski, Mid Valley; Marlee Miller, Ligonier Valley; Anna Pachucki, Mifflinburg. OUTFIELD–Ashlynn Barrett, Hughesville; Morgan Gdula, Forest HIlls; Emmalyn Maumus, Lancaster Catholic; Marley Morano, MId Valley; Kelsie Muto, Westmont Hilltop. UTILITY–Addison Burrows, Karns City; Savannah Follweiler, Kutztown; Kailyn Gahagan, Central Martinsburg; Molly Hanslovan, St. Mary’s; Adysen Wargo, Western Wayne.
CLASS AAAA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Abbi Call, pitcher, Valley View
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Michaela Howell, Tunkhannock
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–Abbi Call, Valley View; Michaela Howell, Tunkhannock; Emily Leonard, Blue Mountain; Olivia Zanetich, Archbishop Carroll. CATCHERS–Kayla Bresee, Harbor Creek; Gianna Capone, North Schuylkill; Abby Dunstan, Northwestern Lehigh. FIRST BASE–Anna Borden, Blue Mountain; Jordanna Frie, North Schuylkill. SECOND BASE–Bella Colatriano, Western Beaver; Izzy Fry, Big Spring; Addisyn Waterman, Tunkhannock. THIRD BASE–Mara George, Bonner-Prendergrast; Addy Nigut, Elizabeth Forward. SHORTSTOP–Norah Davey, Hamburg; Brynn Hysong, Blackhawk; Julia Resnik, Elizabeth Forward; Emily Russ, Archbishop Carroll; Marissa Snyder, Hampton. OUTFIELD–Kendall Boring-GUtshall, Big Spring; Ella Bressi, Northwestern Lehigh; Brooklynn Cipalla, Harbor Creek; Addyson Fisburn, Blue Mountain; Addy Newman, Belle Vernon. UTILITY–Emma Freeman, Northwestern Lehigh; Berlyn Holibaugh, Elizabeth Forward; Emrsyn Jones, Knoch.
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Brigid Flynn, North Schuylkill; Addison Lucas, Harbor Creek; Kylie Prisuta, Blackhawk. CATCHERS–Mackenzie Bevan, Tunkhannock; Emmerosn Frie, Blue MOuntain; Georgie Mariani, Bonner-Prendergrast. FIRST BASE–Emma Wagner, Midd-West. SECOND BASE–Lynna Clark, Jersey Shore; Eva Parris, Blackhawk; Ella Swingle, Valley View. THIRD BASE–Camryn Hannon, Archbishop Carroll; KIanna Hannon, Tunkhannock; Cali Sauer, MIdd-West. SHORTSTOP–Natalie Conner, Northwestern Lehigh; Harper Haddle, Pope John Paul II; Jillian Lowe, Danville; Dani MIller, Jersey Shore; Kaylee Sypolt, Belle Vernon; Riley Wiencek, Somerset. OUTFIELD–Cali Coops, Beaver; Hannah Evans, Elizabeth Forward; Josephine Kivak, Wyoming; Zoie Krupovich, Valley View; Addy Ramer, Blackhawk. UTILITY–Brinley Hallman, Punxsutawney; Sadie Rushman, Ambridge; Juliet White, Uniontown.
CLASS 5A
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Avary Brister, outfielder, Abington Heights
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Adriana Condrad, Abington Heights
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–Bria Bosiljevac, Shaler; Adriana Condrad, Abington Heights; Kira Roark, Solanco; Aubrey Shaffer, Thomas Jefferson. CATCHERS–Lily Duffill, Chartiers Valley; Jordan Frye, Lower Dauphin; Alyssa Schaffold, Shaler; Liana Yusko, Plum. FIRST BASE–Morgan Baker, Elizabethtown. SECOND BASE–Ava Bonacci, Baldwin; Lily Deluca, Plum; Eva Kane, Abington Heights. THIRD BASE–Caitlyn McCoach, Elizabethtown; Peyton Reber, Warwick; Tressa triplett, Shippensburg. SHORTSTOP–Addi Bracco, Thomas Jefferson; Ava Fedoruk, Solanco; Karlie Jurasits, Pocono Mountain East; Rylan KNapp, Pleasant Valley; Cali Leichliter, Connellsville; Chloe Wilkinson, Elizabethtown. OUTFIELD–Addison Aleski, Shaler; Avary Brister, Abington Heights; Danielle Blaze, Hershey; Janie Grube, Solanco; Avarie Roscioli, North Pocono; Reese Temme, Baldwin; Camdyn Weaver, Central Mountain. UTILITY–Sadie Borrelli, Lower Dauphin; Jillian Haigh, Fox Chapel.
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Amelia Bell, North Pocono; Ava Ferri, West Chester East; Kyla Garrison, Upper Dublin; Jordin Meyers, Donegal; Allyson Paulone, Penn Trafford. CATCHERS–Trinity Artman, Northern York; Ava Cross, West Chester East; Lea Krow, Donegal; Keira Davis, Elizabeth Forward. FIRST BASE–Cam Noderer, Thomas Jefferson. SECOND BASE–Carly Bickle, West Chester East; Aubrey Eiler, Central Mountain; Kenzie Smith, Northern York. THIRD BASE–Zoie DeCostro, Thomas Jefferson; Hayden Reale, Cardinal O’Hara. SHORTSTOP–Torrie DeStefano, Penn Trafford; Braylin Fusco, Peters Township; Lilianna Hintze, Pittston; Izzy Hobby, Northern York; Caelyn Rodriguez, West Chester East; Natalia Scekeres, Latrobe. OUTFIELD–Nyah Gibbs, Donegal; Ally Krenzelak, Trinity; Haley Machajewski, Shaler; Morgan Maiers, Latrobe; Adalyn Newton, Shippensburg; Aria Smith, Penn Trafford. UTILITY–Samantha Herbert, Pittston; Cirstyn Watson, Central Mountain.
CLASS 6A
PLAYER OF THE YEAR–Kayla Fletcher, shorstop, Central Dauphin
PITCHER OF THE YEAR–Julia Varhola, Hempfield Area
FIRST TEAM
PITCHERS–Autumn Andreoli, Central Dauphin; Felicia Connolly, North Penn; Maddie Reed, Owen J. Roberts; Julia Varhola, Hempfield. CATCHERS–Ella Berkebile, Hempfield; Abbey Laurent, Pine Richland; Abby Rheem, Central Dauphin. FIRST BASE–Kendall McCafferty, Neshaminy; Jaylynn Rodweller, Pennsburg; Mirabela Zacyzk, McDowell. SECOND BASE–Alana Battavio, North Penn; Jocelyn Luft, Hempfield; Casey McWilliams, Downingtown West. THIRD BASE–Taylor Friel, Nazareth; Ava Kaczmarski, Downingtown West; Tallie Smink, North Penn; Emma Vollman, Williamsport. SHORTSTOP–Brenna Beck, Williamsport; Rebecca Davis, Mt. Lebanon; Kayla Fletcher, Central Dauphin; Lauren Howard, Hempfield; Jillian Wimmer, Coatesville. OUTFIELD–Gabby Battavio, North Penn; Kinsley Cannode, Williamsport; Carly Franklin, Central Bucks East; Taylor Hauver, Emmaus; Claire Mitchell, Hempfield; Erissa Varner, Chambersburg; Paige Volz, Seneca Valley. UTILITY–Jayelyn Luft, Hempfield; Julia RHoads, Conestoga Valley; Ashlyn Robinson, Williamsport; Addy Smith, Liberty (Bethlehem).
SECOND TEAM
PITCHERS–Mari Eiswerth, Emmaus; Issie Slimmer, Chambersburg; Lauren RIchardson, Cumberland Valley. CATCHERS–Gia Bono, Plymouth Whitemarsh; Neve Miller, Seneca Valley; Mia Tallo, West Scranton. FIRST BASE–Amelia Atkins, Owen J. Roberts; Norah Cherry, Pine Richland; Aby Derr, Emmaus; Saige Klesh, Hazleton. SECOND BASE–Maddie Almond, Owen J. Roberts; Emily Materna, Easton. THIRD BASE–Mya Kaliszewski, McDowell; Sydney Kandravi, Pennsbury; Jenna Pesapane, Council Rock South. SHORTSTOP–Addyson Cashman, Owen J. Roberts; Liv Czerniak, Pennsbury; Addison Gsell, Chambersburg; Kayla Lagowy, Hazleton; Noelle Lonadi, Pine Richland. OUTFIELD–Madison Baroni, Downingtown East; Briana Henry, Conestoga Valley; Bela Morales, Pennsbury; Emma Schowalter, Ephrata; Serafina Julio, Pine-Richland; Jenna Thompson, Pennsbury; Audrey Vermillion, Owen J. Roberts. UTILITY–Aldynne Snyder, Ephrata; Abby Kalkowski, Seneca VAlley; Anna Powel, Plymouth-Whitemarsh.







