File Photos The 18th All-Valley Softball Team is captained by, from left, Steubenville’s Julianna King, Oak Glen’s Maddie McKay and John Marshall’s Kadence Pettit. All three impacted their teams both from inside the circle and at the plate. McKay and Pettit are repeating as captains of the All-Valley team from last year.

Julianna King

P, Steubenville

Captain

King recovered from a thumb injury a year ago to put forth one of the best all-around seasons in the valley.

The Big Red junior batted .468 at the plate and was a menace on the basepaths, racking up 26 steals and scoring 29 runs. Her work at the dish would garner All-Valley consideration on its own, but what she did in the circle is what sets her apart.

King amassed a 14-3 pitching record while carrying a paltry 1.24 ERA and striking out the opposition 202 times.

Maddie McKay

P, Oak Glen

Captain

McKay repeats as a captain of the All-Valley team, following up a standout 2021 season with an arguably better performance this year.

The Toledo commit led the Golden Bears back to the West Virginia state tournament with a perfect 17-0 record in the circle and a minescule 1.19 ERA.

She was also a main cog in OG’s potent offense, batting .474 and racking up a stunning total of 43 RBI.

She was named first team all-state and the OVAC Class 4A Co-Player of the Year.

Kadence Pettit

P, John Marshall

Captain

Like McKay, Pettit repeats as an All-Valley captain while somehow improving on what she was able to do a season ago.

Pettit led the Valley with just a 0.96 earned run average while striking out the opposition 232 times in 159 innings.

She helped the Monarchs to be the WVSSAC Class AAA runners-up while also being named first team all-state and All-OVAC.

No slouch at the plate, Pettit hit .359 with eight doubles, three home runs and 18 RBI.

Madison Angus

P, Weir

Angus did a lot for the Red Riders in 2022 and she did basically all of it well.

In the circle, Angus had a 19-9 record with a 2.51 ERA and 183 strikeouts.

At the dish, she batted .422 while slugging seven home runs and eight doubles with 32 RBI.

She was named first team All-OVAC and second team all-state.

Josie Frizzell

P, Wheeling Central

This freshman burst onto the scene for the Maroon Knights with an excelent showing in the circle.

En route to being named first team all-state, Frizzell had a 1.27 ERA while striking out 130 batters in 99 innings. She carried a record of 13-4.

She also hit at a .409 clip with 10 doubles, helping Central win a sectional championship.

Audrey Dennis

C, Tyler Consolidated

Dennis proved to be a dependable backstop for the Silver Knights this season.

The senior was solid with the bat and the glove, hitting for a .448 batting average and carrying a fielding percentage right at 95%.

She also knocked three home runs, eight doubles and a triple while racking up 21 runs batted in.

Taylor Bell

INF, Martins Ferry

Martins Ferry softball had another stellar season in 2022 and Bell was a big part of it.

The junior came into her own this season, hitting .508 with three home runs and 30 RBI.

The third baseman also scored 25 times while recording a .573 on-base percentage and a .769 slugging percentage.

She was named first team All-OVAC following the season.

Ava Blake

INF, John Marshall

One of the best power hitters in the valley this season was just a sophomore.

JM’s starting shortstop, Blake belted seven long balls as part of a first team all-state campaign.

She batted .448 with 18 total extra-base hits, 32 RBI and 36 runs.

Three of Blake’s blasts were grand slams with two coming in the same game.

Gentry Brown

INF, Shadyside

A shortstop/third baseman, this junior provided plenty of thump in the Tigers’ lineup for coach Robert Gorrell.

Brown hit .441 while putting eight balls over the fence driving in 34 RBI.

For her efforts, Brown was named Division IV All-Eastern District first team, first team All-OVAC and All-MOVL following the season.

Sydney Brown

INF, Oak Glen

One of several dangerous hitters in Oak Glen’s potent lineup, this middle infielder was a key contibuter on OG’s state tournament team.

Brown hit .458 with half a dozen home runs and 22 RBI. She was busy on the bases as she came around to score 43 times.

She was named first team All-OVAC and second team all-state.

Gia Recrosio

INF, Linsly

This shortstop led the Cadets in several offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percantage, hits and runs.

Her batting average of .558 was one of the best marks in the valley and her OPB of .612 certainly stands out as well.

Her season culminated in first team All-OVAC honors.

Hannah Thoburn

INF, St. Clairsville

The Red Devils’ best hitter had an outstanding cap to her high school carrer.

She batted a robust .588 with 40 hits and more doubles (16) than singles (13). She also slugged eight home runs and roped three triples.

In addition to 33 RBI and 32 runs scored, Thoburn also only struck out two times all season.

Sarah Touville

INF, Harrison Central

A senior standout for the Huskies, Touville earned Division III second team All-State honors for her efforts this season.

She batted .440 while slugging .655 and recording an on-base mark of .478.

What jumps off the stat sheet, however, is her eye-popping 48 runs batted in.

She was name first team All-OVAC.

Kenna Calahan

OF, Oak Glen

Yet another big bat in the Golden Bears’ lineup, Calahan joined McKay as a first team all-state selection.

She provided a blend of power and speed, knocking eight balls over the fence and stealing 18 bags. Calahan batted .456 with 30 RBI and scored 48 runs, the most in the valley.

She was also named first team All-OVAC.

Alexa Williams

OF, Buckeye Local

Williams had speed to burn this season, leading the valley with nine triples.

Those nine, along with six doubles and a homer, gave her 16 extra-base hits to go with her .500 batting average.

She also knocked in 29 runs and scored 21 of her own.

She earned Division II All-Eastern District, All-OVAC and All-MOVL honors.

Landry Bone

UTL, Brooke

A force for the Bruins this season, Bone doubled as a pitcher and a first baseman for coach Jim DiCarlo.

Bone hit .484 with nine long balls this season and carried a 5-2 record in the circle.

She drove in 32 runs and scored 13 of her own.

Following the season, Bone was named first team All-OVAC and second team all-state.

Maria Clark

UTL, Martins Ferry

This senior did just about everything for the Purple Riders in her final season.

In 21 games, Clark logged 38 hits, three of which were home runs. She drove in 34 runs and scored 27 while batting .487 and slugging .782 with an on-base mark of .529.

She was named the OVAC Class 3A Player of the Year for her efforts.

Carley Penner

UTL, Indian Creek

If you throw a softball anywhere near this senior, there’s a good chance she’ll hit it.

This Kent State commit hit an astronomical .663 this season with a .701 on-base percentage.

Getting on base was one thing, but she also swiped 48 bags and scored 37 times.

Oh yeah, she also posted a 2.18 ERA and a record of 11-6 as a pitcher.

First Team

P — Madison Angus, Weir

P — Josie Frizzell, Wheeling Central

P — Julianna King, Steubenville, Captain

P — Maddie McKay, Oak Glen, Captain

P — Kadence Pettit, John Marshall, Captain

C — Audrey Dennis, Tyler Consolidated

INF — Taylor Bell, Martins Ferry

INF — Ava Blake, John Marshall

INF — Gentry Brown, Shadyside

INF — Sydney Brown, Oak Glen

INF — Gia Recrosio, Linsly

INF — Hannah Thoburn, St. Clairsville

INF — Sarah Touville, Harrison Central

OF — Kenna Calahan, Oak Glen

OF — Alexa Williams, Buckeye Local

UTL — Landry Bone, Brooke

UTL — Maria Clark, Martins Ferry

UTL — Carley Penner, Indian Creek

Second Team

P — Baeleigh Burwell, Linsly

P — Mattilynn Mason, Cameron

C — Sarah Brown, Oak Glen

C — Rylee Knight, River

C — Katelyn Kozlowski, Wheeling Park

INF — Haidyn Bland, Magnolia

INF — Emma Kellaway, Union Local

INF — Sophia Porter, Bellaire

INF — Mallory Rosnick, Weir

INF — Sena Smith, Steubenville

INF — Jenna Young, Harrison Central

OF — Ashlee Baker, Wheeling Central

OF — Angelina Lippoli, Brooke

OF — Paytyn Tucker, John Marshall

UTL — Sophia Adkins, John Marshall

UTL — Rylie Fulton, Shadyside

UTL — Trinity Taylor, Indian Creek

UTL — McKenzie Thomas, Paden City