The 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Softball All-Scholastics

Another high school softball season has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area, which this year is home to not just one, but two state champions.

Taunton (25-0, 16-0 Hockomock League) was perfect in its pursuit of a fourth straight Division 1 title , shutting out longtime rivals No. 21 King Philip in the first ever state title showdown between the Hockomock heavyweights. Dighton-Rehoboth (23-3, 11-3 South Coast Conference) rode its high-powered offense and strong pitching all the way to the Division 3 title game, beating No. 3 Hudson in walk-off fashion for the program's first title since 1990.

Bristol-Plymouth (14-6, 10-2 Mayflower Athletic Conference) built on their progress from last season, nearly winning the MAC Large while qualifying for the Division 2 tournament, falling to No. 32 Minnechaug in the Preliminary Round. Bridgewater-Raynham (15-7, 7-1 Southeast Conference), with a roster largely consisting of freshmen, showed their strength by making the Division 1 tournament and reaching the Round of 16 before ultimately falling to No. 4 Lincoln-Sudbury.

With the spring season now in the rearview, here's a final look back at the Greater Taunton area athletes who stood out among the crowd to earn their spot as 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Softball All-Scholastics. This year's list has also been expanded to reflect the level of talent in the area.

Player of the Year

Sam Lincoln, Taunton

The senior pitcher wrapped up a stellar high school softball career by further solidifying her place among the all-time greats in program history. Ranked as one of the top pitchers in the country heading into the season, the southpaw showed just why by going 20-0 in the circle, tossing perfect games against Sharon, Milford and No. 30 Lexington in the Round of 32. In 133 innings, she gave up just four earned runs (0.21 ERA) on 38 hits while striking out 284. She finishes her career with the second most strikeouts in Tiger history (392), trailing only Erin Wade (942). She also stepped up at the plate this spring, batting .393 with four home runs and 21 RBIs.

The Hockomock MVP, Lincoln also became just the second Taunton player to be chosen as the Gatorade Massachusetts Softball Player of the Year after fellow pitcher Katlyn (Mallette) Gauthier (2003). The 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Softball Player of the Year , she was also chosen as the 2024 MaxPreps Massachusetts Softball Player of the Year and the Boston Globe Division 1 Softball Player of the Year. She will continue her academic and softball career at Texas Tech in the fall.

First Team All-Scholastics

Brooke Aldrich, Taunton

The junior shortstop once again was one of the most reliable bats and gloves at the Tigers' disposal, batting .438 with 35 hits, including six home runs, while driving in 32 runs and 38 RBIs. Once again though, it was during the tournament that she really shined , batting .600 with five home runs, eight runs and 13 RBIs in five games. Fielding wise, she recorded 15 putouts and helped turn four double plays. A Hockomock All-Star, Aldrich is also a member of the indoor track team and has verbally committed to continuing her academic and softball career at Providence College in 2025.

Aniyah Bailey, Taunton

The freshman catcher made an instant impact upon making the move up to varsity this spring, leading the Tigers in batting average (.551), hits (43), home runs (7), RBIs (40), runs (38, tied with Bella Bourque) and stolen bases (8). Behind the plate, she allowed just one error while making 280 putouts and catching two of the four runners who attempted steals on her watch. Bailey was named a Hockomock All-Star.

Bella Bourque, Taunton

The freshman third baseman and catcher once again was a presence at the plate for the Tigers, batting .475 with 38 hits and 35 RBIs while leading the team in doubles (10) and runs (38, tied with Bailey). Playing primarily at third, she showed why she is one of the best at the position in the area by making 20 putouts and recording a .907 fielding percentage. Bourque was named a Hockomock All-Star.

Madison Crowley, Taunton

The freshman second baseman rounds out the Tigers' impressive Class of 2027, affectionately dubbed "the littles" by coach Michelle Raposo, that will look to continue the program's success. She batted .420 with 29 hits while driving in 17 runs and 20 RBIs mainly from the bottom of the order . In the field, she recorded 14 putouts and made just one error for a .981 fielding percentage while helping to turn three double plays. Crowley was also a 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Girls Soccer All-Scholastic and is a member of the basketball team.

Mia Torres, Taunton

The sophomore right fielder had another impressive campaign for the Tigers, often getting things going offensively from the top of the order. She batted .384 with 33 hits, including a team-best 28 singles, while driving in 36 runs and 16 RBIs, playing part in four of the five runs Taunton scored in the title game. A Hockomock All-Star, Torres is also a member of the soccer and basketball teams.

Madi DeLano, Bridgewater-Raynham

The freshman pitcher did well succeeding Lily Welch in the circle for the Trojans, going 12-6 with a 3.06 ERA giving up 56 earned runs while striking out 89 in 128 innings of work. She pitched 16 complete games including a pair of shutouts. At the plate, though, she truly led the way batting a team-best .471 while leading B-R in hits (33) and doubles (9) while driving in three runs and 16 RBIs. An SEC All-Star, she was also named the team's offensive MVP.

Olivia Roy, Bridgewater-Raynham

The junior outfielder had another strong season for the Trojans while providing some veteran leadership. At the plate, she batted .288 with 21 hits, including three triples, while driving in nine runs and 11 RBIs and stealing four bases. In the outfield, she had the best glove at B-R's disposal, recording just one error in 143 innings (.980 fielding percentage). An SEC All-Star, Roy was named the team's defensive MVP and was a 2023-24 Taunton Daily Gazette Girls Basketball Second Team All-Scholastic .

Ava Selter, Bridgewater-Raynham

The senior infielder wrapped up a solid high school softball career leading the Trojans in runs (20) and RBIs (20) while batting .351 with 20 hits, including three home runs. Mainly playing first base, she recorded 78 putouts and had a fielding percentage of .976. An SEC All-Star, Selter won B-R's team spirit and slugger awards. She'll continue her academic and softball career at Framingham State University in the fall.

Shelby Estrella, Bristol-Plymouth

The sophomore catcher led the way for the Craftsmen both at and behind the plate, recording team bests in batting average (.508), doubles (6) and triples (3, tied with Jessica Slavick and Victoria D'Aiello) while driving in eight runs and 21 RBIs. In the field, she caught eight baserunners stealing. An MAC All-Star, Estrella was also a 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Volleyball All-Scholastic .

Aubrey Mabrouk, Bristol-Plymouth

The senior pitcher wrapped up a solid high school softball career going 9-4 in the circle giving up 46 earned runs while striking out 82 in 68⅓ innings. At the plate, she batted .290 with 20 hits while driving in four runs and 19 RBIs. Mabrouk was named an MAC All-Star.

Izzy Torres, Bristol-Plymouth

The junior third baseman had a breakout campaign for the Craftsmen, batting .479 while leading the team in hits (34), singles (26) and RBIs (29) and plating 19 runs. She also recorded four putouts and had a fielding percentage of .875. A three time winner of the Taunton Daily Gazette H.S. Athlete of the Week poll, Torres was named an MAC All-Star

Caleigh Cloonan, Dighton-Rehoboth

The senior outfielder wrapped up a solid high school softball career this spring batting .342 with 26 hits, 20 runs and 10 RBIs. In the outfield, she recorded eight putouts. The SCC Sportsmanship Award winner, Cloonan was also a 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Field Hockey All-Scholastic and will continue her academic and field hockey career at Bridgewater State University in the fall.

Cam Cloonan, Dighton-Rehoboth

The sophomore second baseman and right fielder had a massive spring at the plate, leading not just the Falcons but the entire MIAA in home runs (14), six of which came during the postseason . She batted .536 with 52 hits while also leading D-R in runs (50), RBIs (45) and stolen bases (11). In the field, she made just one error (.990 fielding percentage) while recording 56 putouts and helping to turn three double plays. Cloonan was named an SCC All-Star.

Skye Harrison, Dighton-Rehoboth

The junior right fielder took another step up for the Falcons this spring, batting .364 with 24 hits, 26 runs and nine RBIs. In the outfield, she recorded 17 putouts, including a crucial catch to deny Hudson the go-ahead run in the championship game. Named a co-captain for 2025, Harrison is also a member of the volleyball team.

Haleigh Kelley, Dighton-Rehoboth

The junior shortstop continued to impress this spring for the Falcons, capping it off by scoring the winning run in the state title game. She batted .412 with 33 hits, including seven home runs, while driving in 34 runs and 3 RBIs and drawing a team-high 16 walks. At shortstop, she had .923 fielding while making 41 putouts and taking part in six double plays. An SCC All-Star, Kelley was also a 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Girls Soccer All-Scholastic, is a member of the basketball team and was named a co-captain for 2025.

Edy Latour, Dighton-Rehoboth

The freshman pitcher may've been the missing piece for the Falcons in their pursuit of a state title, making an instant impact as she shut out perennial powerhouse Silver Lake in her first ever outing. She later no-hitting both Bishop Feehan and Notre Dame (Worcester), the latter in the Round of 32, as she went 18-3 giving up 23 earned runs (1.24) while striking out 119 in 130 innings. She also came through at the plate, batting .419 with 26 hits, including three home runs, as well as seven runs and 15 RBIs. Latour was named an SCC All-Star.

Lucy Latour, Dighton-Rehoboth

The senior center fielder wrapped up a strong high school softball career in one of the best ways possible: hitting a walk-off triple to win the state title. A three sport star who missed most of her volleyball season and the start of basketball season due to injury , she put her all into her final high school season, leading the Falcons in batting average (.586), hits (58), singles (34) and doubles (14) while also hitting seven home runs. Also one of D-R's strongest gloves and arms on the field, she had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage while recording 27 putouts. An SCC All-Star, Latour wraps up her high school career with nine straight All-Scholastics honors across her three sports. She will continue her academic and softball career at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall.

Second Team All-Scholastics

Cate Larson, Taunton

Natalia Faria, Bridgewater-Raynham

Claire Roy, Bridgewater-Raynham

Gabrianna Arrighi, Bristol-Plymouth

Jessica Slavick, Bristol-Plymouth

Ally Bastis, Dighton-Rehoboth

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