The Natchez Democrat’s 2015 All-Metro Softball Team

Published 12:01 am Monday, June 1, 2015

Coach of the Year — Gary Blackwell, Cathedral

Player of the Year — Taylor Rodgers, Vidalia (Sr.; Pitcher; 17-7 record, 139 Ks in 145 IP, 2.69 ERA; .593 BA, .718 OB%, 4 HRs, 28 RBIs, 7 2Bs, 2 3Bs; .885 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District MVP and All-District First Team Pitcher)

 

First Team

Catcher — Tali Beard, Trinity Episcopal (Jr.; .422 BA, threw out 20 of 21 attempted base stealers; MAIS District 7-A All-District First Team)

First Baseman — Elizabeth Smith, Cathedral (Soph.; .482 BA, 40 RBIs, 10 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 3 HRs, .556 OB%, .752 Slugging %; .922 fielding %)

Second Baseman — Katelynn Bertelsen, Vidalia (Sr.; .334 BA, .371 OB%, 14 RBIs, 3 2Bs; .960 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team Second Baseman)

Shortstop — McKenzie Milligan, Cathedral (Sr.; .469 BA, 10 RBIs, 4 3Bs, .514 OB%, .575 Slugging %, 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts; .900 fielding %)

Third Baseman — Amanda Brown, Centreville Academy (Sr.; .408 BA, .442 OB%, 3 HRs, 1 3B, 14 RBIs; Team Captain; MAIS District 6-AA All-District First Team)

Outfielder — Cassie Gonzales, Vidalia (Sr.; Centerfielder; .344 BA, .471 OB%, 3 2Bs, 1 3B, 11 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 26 stolen bases in 29 attempts; .926 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team)

Outfielder — Mackenzie Watts, Cathedral (Sr.; Centerfielder; .341 BA, 26 RBIs, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HRs, .511 Slugging %; .929 fielding %)

Outfielder — Alyssa Case, Franklin County (Sr.; Centerfielder; .968 fielding %; Team’s outfield MVP; MHSAA Division 7-3A All-Division Team)

Pitcher — Marty Lewis, Cathedral (Soph.; 7-3 record, 2.20 ERA, 41 Ks, 9 BBs, 2 No-Hitters, 2 Shutouts; .300 BA, 14 RBIs, 1 HR; .865 fielding %)

 

Second Team

Catcher — Kylie Powell, ACCS (Sr.; .378 BA, 4 2Bs, 26 RBIs; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team)

First Baseman — Ashleigh Williams, ACCS (Jr.; .365 BA, 7 HRs, 32 RBIs, 4 2Bs; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team)

Second Baseman — Kayla Gilmore, Trinity Episcopal (Sr.; .400 BA; .985 fielding %; MAIS Class A South All-Star Selection; Received a scholarship to play at Holmes Community College; MAIS District 7-A All-District First Team)

Shortstop — Jody Duncan, Monterey (Sr.; .393 BA, .592 OB%, 4 HRs, 5 2Bs, 15 1Bs, walked 11 times, struck out 10 times; LHSAA District 6-B All-District First Team)

Third Baseman — Jordan Petty, ACCS (Jr.; .339 BA, 5 2Bs, 27 RBIs; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team)

Outfielder — Baylee Graning, Cathedral (Eighth-Grader; Left Fielder; .366 BA, 15 RBIs, 3 2Bs, 1 3B, .490 OB%, 10 stolen bases in 11 attempts)

Outfielder — Shelbie Vinet, Vidalia (Fr.; Left Fielder; .306 BA [.429 BA in district play], .420 OB%, 1 HR, 2 2Bs, 16 runs scored, 7 RBIs; .938 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team Outfielder)

Outfielder — Makenzie Tarver, Centreville Academy (Jr.; Right Fielder; .320 BA, .400 OB%, 1 3B, 10 RBIs; MAIS District 6-AA All-District First Team)

Pitcher — Brooke Runnels, ACCS (Sr.; 10-12 record, 4.00 ERA, 137 Ks; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team)

 

Third Team

Catcher — Tiffany Weeks, Monterey (Jr.; .321 BA, .455 OB%, walked 6 times, struck out 8 times, 3 sacrifices, 2 HRs, 3 2BS, 15 1Bs, LHSAA District 6-B All-District First Team)

First Baseman — Molly Gray, Monterey (Soph.; .269 BA, .381 OB%, walked 6 times, struck out 16 times, 1 3B, 1 2B, 16 1Bs; LHSAA District 6-B All-District Second Team)

Second Baseman — Macy Ziskin, Franklin County (Soph.; .984 fielding %; MHSAA Division 7-3A All-Division Team)

Shortstop — Katelin Temple, Vidalia (Sr.; .306 BA, .414 OB%, 2 HRs, 5 2Bs, 19 RBIs; .934 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team Shortstop; Signed to play at Bossier Community College)

Infielder — Katlynn Bertleson, Vidalia (Sr.; Second Baseman; .334 BA, .371 OB%, 14 RBIs, 3 2Bs; .960 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team Second Baseman)

Outfielder — Megan Naquin, Vidalia (Sr.; Right Fielder; .234 BA, .306 OB%, 11 RBIs, 2 2Bs, 1 3B; 12 runs scored; 1.000 fielding %; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team)

Outfielder — Natalie Duncan, Monterey (Sr.; Left Fielder; .286 BA, .444 OB%, walked 2 times, struck out 13 times, 2 sacrifices, 2 2Bs, 20 1Bs; LHSAA District 6-B All-District Second Team)

Outfielder — Tabitha Thompson, Franklin County (Fr.; Right Fielder; MHSAA Division 7-3A All-Division Team)

Pitcher — Bailey Book, Monterey (Jr.; .319 BA, .481 OB%, walked 8 times, struck out 5 times, 1 2B, 20 1Bs; 12-8 overall record [5-1 record in district play]; LHAAA District 6-B All-District First Team)

 

Honorable Mentions:

ACCS — Brianna Henson.

Cathedral — Abby Brown, Grayson Bryant.

Natchez High — Carleigh Sproulls, Donisha Edwards.

Trinity Episcopal — Kailey Hutchins.

Vidalia — Mallory Wheeler, Taylor Yates, Madison Johnston, Kelsi Gonzales.

Monterey — Gentry McDonald, Connor Box, Sydney Woodruff.

Franklin County — Shelly Case, Emilee Wallace.

WCCA — Mary Katherine Doucet.

Centreville Academy — Katelin Bell.