All-Area Softball Team

Published 10:45 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2013

2013 Player of the Year: Goshen's Shelby Vinson. (Photo/Thomas Graning)

2013 Player of the Year: Goshen’s Shelby Vinson. (Photo/Thomas Graning)

Player of the Year

Shelby Vinson

First Base, Goshen

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Shelby Vinson led the Goshen Lady Eagles, and the Troy area, in nearly every offensive category in 2013. In addition to her 16 home runs and 55 RBIs, Vinson scored 39 runs, and struck out just 11 times all season. She connected with 19 doubles, and finished with an outstanding 1.098 slugging percentage. Vinson will continue her softball career at Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minette, Ala.

Pitchers

Ellie Barrion, Pike Liberal Arts

Becca Hartley, Charles Henderson

Catcher

Kayla Benton, Pike Liberal Arts

 First Base

Shelby Vinson, Goshen

Second Base

Samantha Roy, Goshen

Third Base

Haley Hughes, Goshen

Shortstop

Fran Warrick, Goshen

Outfielders

Madison Mehaffey, Charles Henderson

Lizzie Galloway, Goshen

Katie Thomas, Goshen

Designated Hitter

Olivia Hudson, Charles Henderson

Coach

Dee Hughes, Goshen

Honorable Mention: Samantha Yarbrough (CHHS), Lexie Pigott (PLAS), Casey Allen (Goshen) and Kaitlyn Allen (PCHS)