Jun 24, 2017 5 min read

O-R Softball Team

First Team

1. McKenna Lampe, West Greene

Not only was she a fantastic hitter – .643 average, .766 on-base percentage, 1.036 slugging percentage – Lampe was an excellent center fielder. Her great catch in right-center field helped sew up a quarterfinal win against Claysburg-Kimmel. She had 48 stolen bases and struck out just five times in 84 at bats.

2. Madison Lampe, West Greene

A 5-tool player, hitting .567, finishing second on the team with eight home runs, 22 stolen bases, 52 RBI and a team-best five sacrifices. Her and her twin sister accounted for 115 of the 283 runs scored by the Pioneers. The sophomore is a great fielder at third base.

3. Madison Renner, West Greene

The thunder in West Greene’s Thunder and Lightning offense. Renner smashed 12 home runs and 58 RBI, third-highest in stats accumulated by MaxPreps. The junior shortstop’s .500 average (44-for-88) produced 25 runs scored and nine doubles. Surprisingly nimble in the field and is the emotional leader of the team.

4. Kaitlyn Rizor, West Greene

Almost lost in the Pioneers’ dominating offense, Rizor hit .540 with five home runs and 33 RBI hitting behind Madison Renner in the No. 4 slot. The sophomore second baseman tied McKenna Lampe with 10 doubles, four behind leader Madison Lampe, and hit four triples.

5. Bailey Parshall, Belle Vernon

One of the most dominating pitchers in the state, the left-handed Parshall finished the season with 246 strikeouts, second-most in the state, according to MaxPreps. The Penn State recruit led the Leopards to a WPIAL Class AAAA championship and to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.

6. Dana Vatakis, Monessen

Vatakis was nothing if not dependable this season. The junior right-hander went 16-7 and figured in every decision for the Greyhounds. The Robert Morris recruit went over 500 strikeouts in her high school career and still has a season remaining. She finished with 214 strikeouts and 1.29 ERA over 139 innings. She hit .533 with a .976 slugging percentage, 15 doubles, four triples and 29 runs.

7. Sara Jubas, South Fayette

Jubas moved from the No. 4 spot to the leadoff position and the senior flourished, batting .562 with five home runs and 28 RBI in 20 games. She helped the Lions make it to the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals. The James Madison recruit had 11 doubles, three triples and 11 stolen bases. In the field, she had a .927 fielding average from her shortstop position.

8. Kaci Alderson, Chartiers-Houston

The freshman shortstop led the Bucs with five home runs, 37 RBI, a .560 batting average and 42 runs scored. Her on-base percentage was .612 and an eye-popping OPS of 1.558. In the field, Alderson was smooth and formed a strong left side of the infield with Macie Kesneck.

9. Kylah Kubizcki, Canon-McMillan

The junior outfielder was a pleasant development for the Big Macs, turning in a .523 batting average and team-highs in hits (23) and stolen bases (13). Kubizcki did not commit and error on her 19 opportunities and had an assist.

Second Team

1. Jade Renner, West Greene

Renner stepped into the circle to fulfill the duties of her sister, who moved to shortstop, to produce an outstanding season. She went 19-1 with a 1.90 ERA. At the plate, Renner hit .554 and had one of her better efforts in the PIAA Class A championship game, going 4-for-5 with two RBI.

2. Savannah Adams, Bentworth

Adams led the Bearcats with a .491 average, 20 runs scored and eight doubles. The sophomore infielder was the lynchpin for the Bearcats hitting attack from the leadoff spot. She also led the team with 14 walks.

3. Ellie Serna, McGuffey

Serna sparked a McGuffey offense that combined to hit .312 by batting .533. She missed three games because of injury but still drove in 12 runs and struck out just three times in 47 plate appearances.

4. Tara Staley, Waynesburg

Good things happened when Staley was at the plate. The senior infielder hit .466, far and away the best on the team. She led the team in most offensive categories, including RBI (15) and runs (12). Maybe most impressive was just one strikeout in 61 plate appearances.

5. Kayla Hopkins, Canon-McMillan

In her final season with the Big Macs, Hopkins provided punch with the bat and also contributed in the circle. Hopkins batted .447 and led the team with 23 runs from the top of the batting order. She had 21 hits, three doubles and nine RBI. She made four appearances in relief that covered eight innings. She had eight strikeouts and did not allow a run.

6. Megan Walker, Carmichaels

Walker is one of the top defensive catchers in the WPIAL, and she can hit, too. Walker had a batting average of .397 and led the Mikes in doubles with 10 and runs scored with 26. She stole 10 bases.

7. Kayla Alderson, Chartiers-Houston

Alderson put together a solid season with a team-high 37 runs in just 23 games. She carried a .468 batting average, .528 on-base percentage and .747 slugging percentage. She was second on the team with three triples, three home runs and 10 walks.

8. Macie Kesneck, Chartiers-Houston

A duel threat with the bat and glove, Kesneck and shortstop Kaci Alderson formed an air-tight defense on the left side of the infield. Kesneck hit .435 and led the team with four triples. She struck out just five times in 82 plate appearances.

9. Natalie McNett, Carmichaels

McNett had a superb season hitting in the middle of the batting order. She hit .500 with team highs in hits (42) and RBI (21). McNett struck out only twice in 84 at bats.