4A state runner-up DeSoto tops All-Frontier League softball team

After a 23-3 season and a runner-up finish at the 4A state tournament, DeSoto tops the 2012 All-Frontier League softball team.  The Wildcats finished with eight spots on the all-league team, including five first-team players, four of which are returning next season.  DeSoto placed three players on the second team, making seven total returning all-league players from last season’s state runner-up team.

Paola had a stellar season as well, qualifying for the 4A state tournament as well, ending the year with a 22-2 record after losing to eventual champion Andale/Garden Plain.  The Panthers picked up seven nods on the all-league list, with a pair of first-team players and four on the second team.

2012 All-Frontier League Softball Team

First Team

Pitcher

Molli Morgan (Jr.), Paola

Catcher

Hailey Taylor (So.), Spring Hill

Infield

Lauren Mabe (Jr.), DeSoto
Kaelin Walsh (So.), DeSoto
MaKenzie Shackley (Sr.), DeSoto
Hunter Klamm (Jr.), DeSoto

Outfield

Mallerie Nelson (Sr.), Paola
Cassidy Berry (So.), DeSoto
Chloe Pittman (Sr.), Eudora

Second Team

Pitcher

Sophia Templin (Jr.), DeSoto

Catcher

Ashley Mars (So.), Desoto

Infield

Cheyenne Rankin (Sr.), Paola
Amber Harris (Jr.), Paola
Lucy Staats (Jr.), Paola
Shayna Weers (So.), Spring Hill

Outfield

Tyra Lyday (Jr.), Ottawa
Allie Ozier (So.), Paola
Allie Flinn (Jr.), DeSoto

Honorable Mention

Infield

Darian Graham (Jr.), Eudora
Bri Brenneman (So.), Spring Hill
Elizabeth Seimears (Jr.), Ottawa
Valarie Pringle (Jr.), Eudora
Madeline Brungardt (Sr.), Baldwin
Lyndsee Johnson (Fr.), Paola

Outfield

Hayley Berkely (Sr.), Spring Hill
Sierra Hall (Fr.), Baldwin