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Spanish Fork senior third baseman Peyton Hall slides safely into third during Game 2 of the 5A state championship series against Bountiful at Gail Miller Field in Provo on Friday, May 26, 2023.

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Springville senior Emma Liddiard catches a pop fly during the 5A quarterfinal game against Bountiful at the Cottonwood Complex in Murray on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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Salem Hills players celebrate after winning the 5A elimination game against Springville at the Cottonwood Complex in Murray on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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Skyridge players celebrate with Grace Beck (7) after she hit a home run during the 6A elimination game against Farmington at the Cottonwood Complex in Murray on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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Spanish Fork senior Paige Pierce beats out a bunt for a single during the 5A semifinal game against Bonneville at the Cottonwood Complex in Murray on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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Pleasant Grove players stand for the national anthem before the 6A playoff game against Bingham at the Cottonwood Complex in Murray on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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Spanish Fork players celebrate after winning the 5A state championship series against Bountiful at Gail Miller Field in Provo on Friday, May 26, 2023.

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Maple Mountain senior Jettlee Ioane catches a fly ball during the 5A regional game against Cedar Valley in Eagle Mountain on Monday, May 15, 2023.

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Here are the top softball players in the Utah Valley area in 2023:

Player of the Year: Avery Sapp, Sr. P, Spanish Fork

Dominating hurler who specialized in hitting her spots and forcing batter to catch up. She finished with a 2.22 ERA and 206 strikeouts while hitting .464 with 11 home runs, 8 doubles and 50 RBI.

Pitcher MVP: Ryann Haveron, Jr. P/2B, Springville

Versatile athlete who could change the game from the circle (2.19 ERA, 82 strikeouts) or with her stick (batting average of .455, 46 RBI, 6 home runs).

Offensive MVP: Peyton Hall, Sr. P/INF, Spanish Fork

Excellent eye when holding the bat, especially in critical moments, who frequently got her team going (.466 batting average, 12 home runs, 41 RBI and 9 doubles).

Defensive MVP: Dailee Maughan, Sr. SS/3B, Skyridge

Excellent fielder who rarely made mistakes (.968 fielding percentage with seven double plays) who was also excellent in the batter’s box (batting average of .505, 41 runs, 17 RBI, 7 doubles).

Coach of the Year: Kaleb Stokes, Salem Hills

Rallied the Skyhawks through tough times on and off the field to make an impressive run at state, including upsetting league rival Springville and reaching the 5A semifinals.

2023 All-Valley Softball First Team

(alphabetical order)

Sophie Bliss, So. SS, Lehi

Great combination of fielding ability and hitting, ending up with a batting average of .511, 5 home runs, 41 RBI and 8 doubles.

Allie Fowler, Jr. P/OF, Springville

A fierce competitor as a pitcher who also could help her own cause offensively (batting average of .362, 7 extra base hits, 14 RBI).

Emerson Fuller, Jr. P, Lehi

Workhorse in the circle who could be nearly unhittable, then go up and knock the ball all over the field (batting average of .375, 18 RBI, .364 ERA, 138 strikeouts).

Tatum Hall, Jr. 2B, Spanish Fork

Consistent performer who always seemed to be getting on base, notching a batting average of .483 with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and 9 doubles.

Taylan Haveron, Sr. SS, Salem Hills

Impressive defender who also made a big difference when she got to the plate (.417 batting average, 5 home runs, 46 RBI, 8 doubles).

Jettlee Ioane, Sr. SS, Maple Mountain

Solid all-around performer who was great at bat (batting average of .527, 8 home runs, 32 RBI, 11 doubles) while also making key plays defensively.

Rilyne Keck, Jr. 1B, Salem Hills

Amazing hitter who was always dangerous to find gaps or hit the ball over the fence (batting average of .559, 11 home runs, 51 RBI, 13 doubles).

Maile Larsen, So. C/3B, Pleasant Grove

Athlete who did it all for the Vikings, as shown by her offensive numbers (batting average of .551, 10 home runs, 46 RBI, 12 doubles) and defensive ability.

Emma Liddiard, Sr. SS, Springville

Vital defender in the middle of the infield who again was an elite hitter as well (batting average of .514, 38 RBI, 8 doubles, 5 home runs).

Hailey Mangum, Sr. SS, Payson

Consistent performer who made plays for the Lions in all aspects of the game (batting average of .600, 4 home runs, 16 RBI, 9 doubles, 3 triples).

Irma Medina, Jr. C/OF, Skyridge

Clutch performer who frequently made things happen when her team needed her to (.440 batting average, 7 doubles, 7home runs, and 32 RBI).

Ryan Pead, So. SS, Westlake

Dynamic underclassmen who continues to improve every year, as indicated by her batting average of .493, as well as 34 RBI, 7 doubles and 9 triples.

Paige Pierce, Sr. C, Spanish Fork

Stepped up her game in her final year by calling pitches behind the play while also have a batting average of .396 with 11 extra base hits and 25 RBI.

Elliott Plewe, Sr. P/OF, Skyridge

Gifted performer who was great in the batter’s box (batting average of .378, 14 home runs, 56 RBI) as well as in the circle (2.90 ERA, 122 strikeouts).

Jade Romero, So. SS, Spanish Fork

Exciting player who was a vacuum in the middle of the infield while also being a great hitter (batting average of .415, 13 home runs, 39 RBI, 6 doubles).

Hallie Young, Sr. OF, Pleasant Grove

Amazing leader for the Vikings who played well consistently throughout the year (batting average of .447, 10 home runs, 43 RBI, 9 doubles).

2023 All-Valley Softball Second Team

(alphabetical order)

Alyce Archuleta, Jr. 1B, Spanish Fork

Batting average of .458, 4 home runs, 27 RBI, 4 doubles

Kadynce Barnes, Jr. P/3B, Skyridge

Batting average of .350, 25 RBI, six doubles, 3 home runs

Allie Callahan, So. CF, Payson

Batting average of .548, 6 home runs, 33 RBI, 6 doubles

Chaytlyn Dodge, Sr. P/RF, Cedar Valley

Batting average of .456, 7 home runs, 15 RBI, 3 doubles

Madison Fell, Sr. 3B, Timpview

Batting average of .526, 6 home runs, 39 RBI, 9 doubles, 5 triples

Brooke Fisher, Jr. SS, Pleasant Grove

Batting average of .496, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 12 doubles

Hannah Francis, Sr. INF, Timpview

Batting average of .577, 6 home runs, 38 RBI, 8 doubles

Kelci Gingras, So., Timpanogos

Batting average of .551, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 6 doubles

Camryn Guest, So. CF, Salem Hills

Batting average of .530, 4 home runs, 23 RBI, 11 doubles

Ellie Jackson, Sr. P/1B, Maple Mountain

Batting average of .362, 4 home runs, 20 RBI, 3 doubles

Megan Kriechbaum, Sr. P/1B, Pleasant Grove

Batting average of .505, 7 home runs, 37 RBI, 7 doubles

Madi Leatham, Sr. CF, Cedar Valley

Batting average of .370, 3 home runs, 27 RBI, 5 doubles

Taylor Lewis-Balzarini, Sr. C, Mountain View

Batting average of .612, 8 home runs, 36 RBI, 7 doubles, 7 triples

Hannah Maylett, So., Orem

Batting average of .419, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 11 doubles

Alli Mickelsen, Sr. P, Orem

Batting average of .413, 3 home runs, 26 RBI, 3.38 ERA, 143 strikeouts

Caroline Simpson, Sr. 1B, Springville

Batting average of .342, 8 home runs, 26 RBI, 2 doubles

Honorable Mention

American Fork: Mazie Walters, Kennedy McKinney, Miah Walters, Izzy Geist

ALA: Taisley Bullock, Jackie Huff, Zuri Smith

Cedar Valley: Cate Underwood, Lauren Hunsaker, Chaleah Workman, Aly Lundberg

Juab: Tailyn Griffith, Lucy Richards, Kinley Christensen, Trista Martineau

Lehi: Madison Salisbury, Paige Nielson, Makenzie Grose, Mya Maughan, Preslee Nielson

Lone Peak: Clara Gouley, Hayden Erickson, Sophie Barnes, Brooklyn Robinson, Coliopi Smith

Maple Mountain: Gracie Jensen, Savannah Craig, Mcclain Carter, Lydia Tibbals

Mountain View: Sammy Jenne, Maisy Odell, Sadi Oaks, Lilly Sinema

Orem: Rachel Iosefo, Alex Floyd, Kiley Hosnic, Yeluanmy Alvarado

Payson: Mahaila Buys, Adi Duke, Alli Drake, Kenli Miller, Peyton Staheli

Provo: Mia Brown, Adyleen Sa

Pleasant Grove: Maya Parry, Aniston Norton, Kyser Bennett, Keslie Draney

Salem Hills: Tess Newitt, Jaci Warner, Emma Higginson, Addie Wilson, Mylee Vest

Skyridge: Abigail Hall, Taya Tahbo, Addalie Purcell, Elizabeth Barnes, Abbie Bailey, Grace Beck

Spanish Fork: Emrie Pintar, Ellie Olson, Shelbee Shepherd, Lia Higginson, Lucy Evans

Springville: Brooklynn Richardson, Brooklynn Zajac, Summer Spurgeon, Avery Boyer, Jaz Ciliezar

Timpanogos: Madison Young, Ava Duncan, Kaydance Pope, Lexi Adams

Timpview: Kinlee Fell, Aleiah Brannin, Rosie Gomez, Kaitlyn Thompson, Abigail Hansen

Wasatch: Berlyn Brown, Sophia Ward, Josie Cluff, Hallie McNaughtan

Westlake: Addison Conder, Madison Buckley, Brilynn Harrison, Lexi Hilton

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