With basketball season wrapping up in California, attention has shifted entirely to softball. The past week showcased impressive performances from players across the Golden State.
Here are 20 standout individual performances from softball games held between March 10-15.
Note: These entries have been compiled from data shared by coaches, statisticians, media personnel, and high school softball enthusiasts. Information has been sourced from: Sacramento Bee, Bay Area News Group, and MaxPreps.
California High School Top Softball Performers: Mar. 10-15
Autumn Baxman, a junior from Fort Bragg, posted a remarkable 3-for-3 performance with five runs and an RBI in a commanding 28-5 victory against Santa Rosa on March 11. Thus far, she’s batting 1.000 this season, accumulating four RBIs from six at-bats.
Jayne Bender, a sophomore at Flintridge, achieved a 3-for-3 result with three runs and an RBI during their 16-2 victory over Westridge on March 11. She also had a perfect 1-for-1 game with three RBIs in a 15-2 win against La Jolla on March 14, and logged a 1-for-2 performance in a tight 2-1 loss to El Camino on March 15.
Jasmine Booker, a junior representing Pacific Grove, recorded a 3-for-4 showing with a run scored despite her team’s 3-2 setback against Aptos on March 11. She led the team in hits, accounting for 40% of their total, and is off to a solid season with an .818 batting average and two RBIs over 11 at-bats.
Maya Briones, a senior from Irvington, finished 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 17-6 win over Deer Valley on March 11. She currently boasts an impressive .833 batting average, featuring six doubles, two triples, and seven RBIs from 12 at-bats this season.
Alanna Clincy, a junior at Willow Glen, displayed her skills with 15 strikeouts over seven innings in a nail-biting 1-0 win against Clovis West on March 15, allowing just one hit and three walks. In their 6-2 victory over Encinal later that day, she struck out the side in one inning. This season, she stands at 3-0 in four games, boasting an impressive 0.00 ERA while leading the Rams to a 4-0 start.
Sam Conan, a senior at Serrano, made her mark with six hits and four RBIs in two games last week, achieving a 3-for-3 record with two RBIs in a 13-8 win over JW North on March 10, followed by another 3-for-4 showing with a run scored and two RBIs in a 19-8 victory over Granite Hills on March 11. Currently, she’s hitting .941 and has driven in 14 RBIs from 17 at-bats.
Gracie Gillis, a freshman at Strathmore, excelled on the mound striking out seven in a 5-3 setback against Farmersville on March 10. She went on to notch 16 strikeouts in a successful 11-2 win over Orosi, followed by 11 strikeouts over five innings in another 17-2 victory against Orosi on March 12. On March 15, she achieved 11 strikeouts in five innings during a 17-0 triumph over Alpaugh.
Lola Jones, a sophomore at Hillsdale, struck out eight batters during her seven-inning outing in a 5-2 victory over Menlo-Atherton, surrendering five hits, two runs, and three walks. Her performance this season gives her a record of 2-1 and a 5.92 ERA across five games.
Luna Lopez, a senior at Mountain House, dominated in a 3-0 victory against East Union on March 11, where she struck out 17 batters and allowed just two hits and two walks. In a tough 5-4 loss to Central Catholic on March 13, she struck out six over 8.2 innings, giving up nine hits and five runs (four earned) while walking three. This season, she has an impressive 9-2 record with a 1.14 ERA and has racked up a total of 112 strikeouts over 73.2 innings pitched.
Lilly Markines, a sophomore at Homestead, achieved a 4-for-5 performance with two runs and an RBI in a decisive 22-1 win over Lynbrook on March 11, and followed up with a 2-for-3 outing that included a run scored in a 4-0 victory over Half Moon Bay on Feb. 14. With a batting average of .714, she’s secured two doubles and a pair of RBIs over seven at-bats in three games so far this season.
Natalie Minkler, a senior at Glendale, delivered an impressive performance, striking out 16 batters over seven innings in a 6-5 win against Lynwood on March 10, while allowing six hits, five runs (two earned), and one walk. Following that, in an 11-1 win over Van Nuys on March 15, she recorded five strikeouts across five innings. This season, she holds a 6-4 record with a 4.54 ERA.
Emjay Peck, a junior from Viewpoint, struck out 11 batters in five innings while leading her team to a 10-0 win against Faith Baptist on March 10. Currently, she boasts a 5-1 record and a 1.80 ERA, with 71 strikeouts amassed over 35 innings this season.
Kadyn Sanchez, a junior at Santa Clara-Oxnard, struck out 15 batters during a seven-inning performance in a 5-1 win over Bishop Diego on March 13, letting up just one hit and an unearned run. She stands at 4-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA over five starts, tallying up 71 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched.
Elli Santana, a senior at Colusa, went 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBIs in a 9-2 win against University Prep on March 13. Currently, she’s hitting .857 with seven RBIs over 14 at-bats, playing a crucial role in Colusa’s unbeaten start to the new season.
Anya Shah, a freshman at Notre Dame-San Jose, struck out 15 batters across seven innings in a 5-1 win over Lincoln on March 10, yielding only five hits and one run. This season, she is currently 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA in seven appearances.
Julia Simon, a junior from Presentation, accumulated five RBIs in two games last week, achieving a 2-for-3 performance with three runs and an RBI in a 12-0 victory over El Camino on March 11, and then posting a 2-for-3 line with two runs, a home run, and four RBIs in a 12-9 win against Half Moon Bay on March 13. She currently holds a .706 batting average with two home runs, two doubles, three triples, and 15 RBIs from 17 at-bats across seven games.
Regan Steele, a senior at Westmont, struck out 13 batters in seven innings during a 3-1 victory over Live Oak on March 11, allowing seven hits, two walks, and one run. Her current record stands at 0-0 with a 2.52 ERA over six appearances this season.
Alyssa Tham, a freshman at Saratoga, posted a solid 3-for-4 performance with two runs and a double in a 6-5 victory against Prospect on March 11, followed by a 1-for-2 outing that included a triple and two RBIs in an 11-3 loss to Leland on March 13. Currently, she has an impressive .700 batting average, featuring a double, a triple, and three RBIs across 10 at-bats.
Abby Warren, a junior at Miramonte, notched five strikeouts in just two innings during a 16-4 win against San Lorenzo on March 10, allowing only one hit. She followed up with an astounding 18 strikeouts in a one-hitter for a 5-1 win over Head-Royce on March 13. She currently boasts a 4-0 record alongside a 2.75 ERA in eight appearances this season.
Kloie Wetmore, a sophomore from South-Bakersfield, went 3-for-4 and drove in three RBIs while scoring a run in a 10-0 triumph against Kern Valley on March 10, later achieving another 3-for-4 showing with three runs and two RBIs in a 19-1 win over Rosamond on March 12. She has kicked off her season with an .800 batting average, highlighted by seven doubles, a triple, and 13 RBIs in 25 at-bats.
