Banner Graphic 2013 All-County softball team

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Jenna Jones
Senior, SPHS
Third base

Jones led the county in batting average (.636), home runs (7), RBI (32), on-base (.675), slugging (1.091) and hits (42).
She stole three bases and was a leader on the infield and in the dugout.

Kenzie Trisler
Junior, SPHS
Catcher

Trisler moved to catcher this season and became a hugely impactful player.
She finished second in the county with a .569 batting average, 1.014 slugging and six home runs.
She led the county with 12 doubles.

Katie Hewitt
Freshman, SPHS
Shortstop

Hewitt became a star almost immediately for the Eagles. She hit .526 with three doubles, three home runs and just two strikeouts.
As a freshman, she will be a factor for player of the year next season.

Mattie Varvel
Senior, SPHS
First base/pitcher

Varvel had an impressive offensive year with a .386 average, but shined with her versatility in the field. She played first, third, left and pitched for the Eagles.
She had a county-best 1.33 ERA in 47.1 innings.

Brooke Cundiff
Junior, SPHS
Second base

Cundiff had a consistent glove at second base, covering first on bunts and flashing solid range. Offensively, she hit .418 and had two doubles and a triple.
She will be a leader for SPHS next season.

Ashlee Gibson
Sophomore, SPHS
Pitcher

Gibson was the Eagles' workhorse on the mound and finished second in the county with a 1.73 ERA and third with 53 strikeouts.
At the plate she batted .522 and drove in 27 RBIs.

Sabrina Surber
Sophomore, NPHS
Pitcher

Surber was a true ace for the Cougars. She dominated opposing hitters with a 3.10 ERA and a county-best 201 strikeouts.
She led NPHS in hitting with a .421 average and three home runs.

Katie Welch
Senior, NPHS
Shortstop

Welch was second on her team in batting average (.312), doubles (seven) and slugging percentage (.403).
She was a confident and consistent shortstop for the Cougars, anchoring their solid infield.

Ellen Gobert
Senior, GHS
Outfield

The lone senior on Greencastle, Gobert led the team with her actions and words.
She carried a .340 batting average and was an aggressive fielder for the club while she patrolled left field.

Danielle Thomas
Junior, GHS
Outfield

Thomas was the Tiger Cubs' main supply of power on offense.
She hit a team-high six doubles and finished the season with a .300 average. She helped anchor the defense from centerfield.

Bradanne Toney
Senior, CHS
Shortstop

Toney caught fire late in the season to help lift her team to a county championship and the sectional finals.
She hit .375 with six home runs (tied for second in the county) and led her team with 19 RBIs.

Coach of the Year

Brian Knapp
Cloverdale

Knapp kept his team going through early-season struggles and gave them the confidence and support needed to come on late in the season.
The Clovers won the county tournament and reached the sectional final.

For additional postseason awards.

For the Player of the Year profile.

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