The members of the Daily News Softball All-Star team for spring of 2024

After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse , boys volleyball , boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby.

Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put up otherworldly numbers this spring while helping their respective teams find success – whether that be on the diamond, field, court or track.

Without further ado, the Daily News presents its 2024 All-Stars for softball:

Katie Anderson, Medway

This junior captain and outfielder was the Mustangs’ offensive MVP, batting .462 with a 1.485 OPS to go with seven home runs and 27 RBIs as they went 13-7 in reaching the Division 3 state tournament. Anderson also smacked four triples and scored 27 runs. “Katie had a monster year at the plate, delivering multiple home runs and extra-base hits,” said coach Chris Reding. “Her power drove in runs when we needed them most.” Also the girls basketball team’s offensive MVP, Anderson hopes to study journalism or communications in college.

Priya Bedard, Medway

The junior catcher, captain and returning Daily News All-Star batted .548, smacking 34 hits with a home run, 25 RBIs and 27 runs on her way to Tri-Valley League Small co-MVP honors. Bedard also stole 10 bases and had a .618 on-base percentage. Behind the plate, she made just one error and caught two of the four runners who dared try stealing, also picking off four runners. “Priya is a natural-born leader on and off the field,” said coach Chris Reding. “Priya is a true ‘field general’ and keeps her teammates motivated throughout a game or practice.”

Kelsey Blanchette, Lincoln-Sudbury

The junior captain and returning Daily News All-Star is also a two-time Dual County League Thorpe MVP, playing outfield, second base and shortstop when not pitching. In helping the Warriors go 21-2 and reach the Division 1 state quarterfinals this spring, Blanchette hit .429 with five home runs, 14 extra-base hits, 33 runs, 28 RBIs and stole eight bases. In the circle, the UMass commit struck out 103 batters in 78 2/3 innings with a 2.30 ERA and an opponents’ batting average of .185. “Kelsey is a true competitor who excels in all aspects of the game,” said L-S coach Devan Morrison.

Lizzie Brytowski, Hopedale

This senior returns to the Daily News All-Star team after leading the Blue Raiders to a Central Mass. Class D title and the Division 5 state semifinals. This spring, Brytowski struck out 240 batters while holding opponents to a .153 batting average while also hitting .545 with four home runs and 28 RBIs. In the process, she went over 600 strikeouts and 100 hits for her high school career. The Dual Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year who was also a Daily News All-Star in field hockey will attend the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, where she will study communications and media arts while playing softball.

Sarah Boozang, Franklin

The junior first baseman and captain returned as a Daily News All-Star after helping the Panthers reach the Division 1 state tourney. On the spring, Boozang batted .543 with 38 hits, 19 RBIs and 20 runs scored while starting every game. She also had an on-base percentage of.568, slugged.814 and stole eight bases on her way to a second straight Hockomock League all-star nod. “Sarah is a great leader for our program,” said coach Breanna Shaffer. “She shows up and works hard every day.”

Ella Calvey, Nipmuc

The pitcher and first baseman posted a 6-0 record with a 1.49 earned run average while also batting .339 with 18 RBIs on her way to Dual Valley Conference Player of the Year honors. Calvey was instrumental in the Warriors going 18-4 and reaching the Division 3 Round of 16. She will attend Bentley University in the fall.

Riley Caulfield, Millis

This senior pitcher and outfielder is a returning Daily News All-Star who saved her best for last in a Millis uniform, earning Tri-Valley League Small co-MVP honors while reaching the Division 5 Round of 16. In 120 innings pitched this spring, Caulfield struck out 131 batters to bring her career total to 616 Ks, posting a 2.78 earned run average along with one no-hitter vs. Bellingham and two one-hitters. At the plate, Caulfield hit .574 with 35 hits (over 100 in her career) while scoring 27 runs and stealing 14 bases. “Riley is a once-in-a-lifetime player,” said Millis coach Brett MacGowan. “She always put in the extra time to improve her game to make herself and the team better.”

Ava Cossette. Tri-County

This senior four-year varsity starter at shortstop closed out a stellar prep career in style, batting .500 with 39 hits, 18 walks, 49 runs, 22 RBIs and 40 stolen bases, leading the Cougars to a second Mayflower League title and their first-ever state vocational championship. Cossette closed her prep career with a .629 batting average, 105 hits, 55 walks, 62 RBIs, 119 runs and 110 stolen bases. “Ava’s been a tremendous player for Tri-County over the years,” said Cougars coach Stephanie Caffrey. “She is consistent in all situations and incredibly dependable at the plate and on the bases.” Cossette will attend Sacred Heart University.

Lynsey Kay, Blackstone Valley Tech

The senior captain and center fielder earned a third straight Colonial Athletic League all-star nod, batting leadoff and managing a .494 batting average and 1.569 OPS to go with a school-record 11 home runs, 21 RBIs and 26 stolen bases without getting thrown out. The leadoff hitter had 100 hits in just three varsity seasons and made the move from shortstop to center field smoothly this season. “Lynsey made huge improvements each year at BVT,” said coach Peter Cardoza. Kay will attend Regis College and play softball.

Audrey Lenox, Hudson

The four-year starting shortstop Lenox was dynamite for coach Laura Bowen’s Hawks this spring and in the postseason especially, helping propel them to an 18-7 finish and all the way to the Division 3 state final. A captain, Lenox led the Hawks with a .434 batting average (36 hits) along with two home runs and 23 RBIs while only striking out four times. She had 12 postseason hits in the Hawks’ five games, including a walk-off double to defeat Triton, 10-9, in the state quarterfinals. “Audrey has been a tremendous student-athlete on and off the field,” said Bowen, who coached Lenox in basketball and softball.

Ashleigh Lent, Lincoln-Sudbury

This junior batted .447 with 34 hits (12 for extra bases), 30 RBIs, 33 runs and eight stolen bases in helping the Warriors go 21-2 in reaching the Division 1 state quarterfinals. “Ashleigh stepped into a big role this season, pacing the offense from the 2-hole,” said coach Devan Morrison.

Ava McLeod, AMSA

This freshman pitcher again made an impact in leading the Eagles to their best season in program history. On the spring, McLeod went 17-4 with a 1.65 earned run average and 146 strikeouts while also batting .465 with 21 runs. The two-time Colonial Athletic League all-star and Hudson resident helped the Eagles win the Central Mass. Class B title over hometown Hudson before propelling them to three state tournament wins, a ride that took AMSA to the Division 4 state semifinals.

Holly Paharik, Hopkinton

The junior shortstop, captain and Boston College softball commit returns to the Daily News All-Star team after hitting .508 (33-for-65) with four home runs, 26 RBIs, 34 runs, 10 walks and 19 steals. For her three-year varsity career, Paharik has a .541 average (111 hits), 14 homers, 100 RBIs, 108 runs, 49 steals and 30 walks. “Holly is not only a fierce competitor, but is also an excellent leader on and off the field,” said Hillers coach Shannon Allberry-Yerardi. “As a two-year varsity starter, she knows what it takes to succeed on a competitive team and in an increasingly tough league.”

Cae Pellegrini, Milford

The junior third baseman returns to the Daily News All-Star team after once again pacing the Scarlet Hawks, as she finished with a .493 batting average (34-for-69) with a .578 on-base percentage, three home runs, two triples, 24 RBIs, 21 runs and 11 walks. The returning Hockomock League all-star also smacked seven doubles for Milford, which returned to the Division 2 state tournament. “Cae has the ability to change the game with one swing of the bat at any time … a true gamer that will keep growing, which is scary for those we will play,” said Scarlet Hawks coach Steve DiVitto.

Olivia Schultz, Natick

A returning Daily News All-Star, this senior sparkplug who goes by Livy was again stellar at catcher for Natick, earning Bay State Conference co-MVP honors after batting .455 with a .526 on-base percentage and an .894 slugging percentage (1.420 OPS), amassing five home runs, 19 RBIs and 26 runs. Schultz laced eight doubles and three triples as well in helping the Redhawks win a game in the Division 1 state tournament. “Liv is unlike any other student-athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” said coach Brenna Keefe. “She is the definition of dedication, grit, resilience, and sportsmanship.” A four-year starter, three-time BSC all-star, two-year captain and two-time team MVP, Schultz will attend Middlebury College and play softball.

Janelle Scirocco, Nipmuc

A three-time Dual Valley Conference all-star, Scirocco was the league’s best hitter in 2024, batting .580 (40-for-69) with three home runs and 42 RBIs to go with a .855 slugging percentage in helping lead the Warriors to an 18-4 season that included a trip to the Division 3 Round of 16.

Catherine Seay, Marlborough

The senior catcher and utility player batted .594 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs on her way to Mid-Wach B MVP honors. A three-year captain and three-year Mid-Wach B all-star, Seay reached the 100-hit plateau while helping the Panthers reach the Division 2 state tournament. Seay is headed to Southern New Hampshire University, where she will study biology and psychology and play softball.

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Zoe Adams, Hopkinton

Abby Asman, AMSA

Olivia Baglione, Milford

Sophia Beckett, Wayland

Marisol Burgos, Marlborough

Sam Collette , Hudson

Alyssa Davis , Hudson

Sara DeBaggis, Nipmuc

Penelope Desjardins, Westborough

Maeve Driscoll, Milford

Josie Drucker, Franklin

Mackenzie Duffy, Tri-County

Kelsey Evans, Hopedale

Brooke Gniadek, Blackstone Valley Tech

Mia Hasselback, Wellesley

Jacobi Houston, Bellingham

Kate Julian, Nipmuc

Kelsey Kaufman, Wayland

Jayme Kiley, Natick

Eliana Krasnow, Lincoln-Sudbury

Phoebe Lefebvre, Algonquin

Kaylee MacDonald, Holliston

Lia Mazzocchi, Lincoln-Sudbury

Elizabeth McDonnell, Wellesley

Katie McMahon, Natick

Lauren O’Malley, Hudson

Caroline Ozmun, Hopkinton

Katie Pralle, Wayland

Laura Rice, Westborough

Caitlyn Russell, Natick

Sophia Sacramone, Franklin

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: The members of the Daily News Softball All-Star team for spring of 2024