ALL NE8 SOFTBALL SELECTIONS RELEASED

VIENNA, OH- The 2024 Spring Northeast 8 Athletic Conference (NE8) softball season celebrated the joint championship of Lakeview and South Range, both teams demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the season. Mary Brant of Poland Seminary was honored as the Player of the Year, acknowledging her standout performance and contribution to her team’s success. Brant also won NE8 Player of the Year honors in basketball, and was a First Team selection in soccer, leaving her mark in her final year as a Bulldog.

The First Team selections highlight the top performers across various positions. Pitchers Jayli Wilt from South Range and Ava Bacon from Lakeview led their teams with impressive displays on the mound. Infielders Keira Brogan from South Range and Leanne Williams from Poland Seminary were pivotal in both defense and offense. Outfielders like Izzy Haines from Lakeview and Malina Serrano from Girard played crucial roles in maintaining strong defensive lines and contributing to their teams’ offensive strategies.

Catcher, designated hitter, and utility players such as Mackenzie Stowe from Lakeview and Leanna Boccieri from Poland Seminary showcased their versatility and were vital assets to their respective teams.

The Second Team selections also feature players who made significant impacts throughout the season. Pitchers Phoebe Rusnik of Hubbard and Olivia Horn of Poland Seminary provided reliable performances on the mound. Infielders such as Anna Aey from South Range and Lauren Komorek from Hubbard were essential in their roles, while outfielders like Hallie Capan from Lakeview and Ava Hall from Struthers strengthened their teams’ defensive efforts.

The 2024 NE8 softball season was marked by competitive spirit and outstanding individual performances, with every selected player contributing to a memorable and successful season. Congratulations to all the players for their achievements and for elevating the level of play within the Northeast 8 Athletic Conference.

**SOFTBALL**

**Team Champion(s):** Lakeview and South Range
**Player of the Year:** Mary Brant, Poland Seminary

#### FIRST TEAM SELECTIONS
– **Pitchers:**
– Jayli Wilt, South Range
– Ava Bacon, Lakeview

– **Infielders:**
– Keira Brogan, South Range
– Leanne Williams, Poland Seminary
– Gretchen Bartels, South Range
– Kennedy Bartlett, Lakeview

– **Outfielders:**
– Izzy Haines, Lakeview
– Malina Serrano, Girard
– Elliana Thompson, Poland Seminary

– **Catcher/DH/Utility:**
– Mackenzie Stowe, Lakeview
– Leanna Boccieri, Poland Seminary
– Haleigh Taylor, Hubbard

#### SECOND TEAM SELECTIONS
– **Pitchers:**
– Phoebe Rusnik, Hubbard
– Olivia Horn, Poland Seminary

– **Infielders:**
– Anna Aey, South Range
– Lauren Komorek, Hubbard
– Emma Morris, Struthers
– Kalyssa Werner, Lakeview

– **Outfielders:**
– Hallie Capan, Lakeview
– Ava Hall, Struthers
– Solena DeJesus, South Range

– **Catcher/DH/Utility:**
– Isabella Isenberg, Lakeview
– Lucia DeLuca, Niles McKinley

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