One thing’s for sure: There will be plenty of turnover from last year’s All-Greater Rochester softball team. Of the 17 first team selections, 12 were departing seniors. That includes Haverling’s Kaili Witherell, who was selected as Player of the Year.
That implies a changing of the guard, but there are still several returners from last year hoping to duplicate last year’s success.
Here are this year’s returning first- and second-team All-Greater Rochester selections:
Jessie Crye, Avon (first team)
Senior pitcher posted a .065 ERA and 263 strikeouts, helped the River Hawks reach the Class B-2 title game, and was second team all-state in Class B.
Sydney Falsone, Bloomfield (second team)
Sophomore had a .564 batting average with 13 RBIs and 38 runs as the Bombers won the state title. Falsone was also selected first team all-state in Class C.
Emma Johnson, Eastridge (second team)
Senior catcher was a third team all-state selection in Class A, as Eastridge reached the section title game.
Emma Juliano, Webster Schroeder (second team)
Senior second baseman recorded a .381 batting average (four doubles, two triples, one homer) with 16 runs and 18 RBIs.
Kinsley Keil, Webster Schroeder (first team)
Junior shortstop had a .559 batting average as Schroeder reached the Class AA section final.
Gabby Lyons, Pittsford Sutherland (first team)
Senior shortstop finished with a .561 batting average, was MVP of the Class A section tournament and named second team all-state.
Ella Maley, Penfield (second team)
Senior centerfielder is considered one of the top players at her position.
Calla McCombs, Bloomfield (first team)
Senior catcher had a .427 batting average with five doubles and seven triples. McCombs was pivotal as the Bombers marched to the Class C state title, and was also selected first team all-state.
Ella Newell, Spencerport (second team)
Senior third baseman patrolled the hot corner for the 12-win Rangers last year.
Kennedy Perry, Wellsville (second team)
Junior pitcher finished with a 0.19 ERA in eight appearances (one start), plus a .470 average at the plate (six doubles, two triples) with 24 runs and 29 RBIs.
Julia Poligone, Fairport (second team)
Senior catcher had a .389 batting average in 63 plate appearances, with 11 RBIs, four triples and two doubles.
Morghyn Ross, Fillmore (first team)
Senior catcher recorded a .643 batting average as her team captured Section V’s Class D championship. Ross was also named first team all-state for the second consecutive year.
Alex Van Ginhoven, Pittsford Mendon (second team)
Junior shortstop is one of Section V’s best infielders.
Kylee Whiting, Bolivar-Richburg (second team)
Sophomore infielder/pitcher recorded a .446 batting average (11 doubles, one triple, one home run) with 20 runs and 27 RBIs. Whiting was also effective in the circle, with a 7-2 win-loss record and 1.28 ERA, which earned a second team all-state nod in Class D.
— Justin Ritzel works as a sports reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on Section V athletics and high school trends.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: These All-Greater Rochester softball standouts are back this season
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