Thursday, June 30, 2005 | 9:56 a.m.
Amanda EDMONDSON
C, SOPHOMORE, SILVERADO
NOTEWORTHY: Hit .460 (46-for-100) with 34 RBIs -- batting behind Kelly Griego (52 RBI) in the order. ... Had game-winning home runs in three games. ... Drew 16 walks. ... Had one error - none at catcher - all season ... Allowed two stolen bases all season. ... Did not allow a passed ball with runners in scoring position all year.
Said Skyhawks coach Steve Hodges: "They've been taught that what they want on the athletic field is not as important as what the team needs. It's hard to leave a catcher like that behind ... she was the one that was the most difficult thing I've had to do is a coach is walk away from getting two more years with that kid. My feeling is she should play Pac-10 softball, she's that good."
Jennifer LIDDELL
1B, SOPHOMORE, CIMARRON-MEMORIAL
NOTEWORTHY: Hit .495 for the Northwest Division regular season champions. ...Had 20 RBIs while striking out just two times. ... Also led the Spartans with a 2.18 ERA and a 12-4 record as a pitcher.
Said Spartans coach Joe Sarro: "I knew this year we were going to be young and some of the younger kids were going to have to step up. She definitely did."
Brittany LOISEL
2B, SENIOR, CORONADO
NOTEWORTHY: In 39 games at second, had just two errors with a .983 fielding percentage. ... Hit .465 in 129 at-bats, with five doubles and six triples. ... Brought in 17 runs and went 16-for-16 in stolen base attempts. ... Has signed to play softball for Rutgers next season.
Said Cougars coach Shari Zeigler: "In order to be the best ballplayer you need to have talent and coachability and self-discipline and be a team player, and that's exactly what she is."
Alyssia DELATORRE
SS, JUNIOR, LAS VEGAS
NOTEWORTHY: Hit .486 in 105 at-bats, including 26 extra-base hits for the Sunrise Region champions. ... Brought in 29 runs while stealing a team-high seven bases. ... Chosen to play for Coast to Coast Softball in Australia this winter. ....
Said Wildcats coach Kevin Jones: "She was instrumental in our team's success. She really gained some leadership toward the end of the year and leading by example and by being very vocal on the field. Very clutch."
Sophia VINCI
3B, SENIOR, SILVERADO
NOTEWORTHY: After starting the season recovering from neck surgery, batted .339 with 12 RBIs. ... Had a .938 fielding percentage. ... Committed four errors in the last two seasons.
Said Skyhawks coach Steve Hodges: "Having her back changed our ballclub defensively because we didn't have anybody that could fill her shoes over there."
Missy DAVENPORT
OF, SOPHOMORE, CLARK
NOTEWORTHY: Played a key role in the Chargers' surprising 2005 season. ... Hit .422 with as many home runs (three) as strikeouts. ... Committed one error all season.
Said Chargers coach Andrea Leavitt: "She pretty much hit the ball every time. She had just three strikeouts all year."
Teresa HEALY
OF, SOPHOMORE, CENTENNIAL
NOTEWORTHY: A strong outfielder who committed just two errors in her first varsity season. ... Hit .495 with eight triples and three home runs. ... Brought home 34 runs. ... Originally slated to play second but moved back to solidify the Bulldogs outfield.
Said Bulldogs coach Mike Livreri: "She covered a ton of ground, but mostly she helped out offensively. She was just a stud at the plate. You look at her, she's kind of a small girl, and some people take her for granted -- then she rips one on you."
Holly GERHARDT
OF, JUNIOR, FOOTHILL
NOTEWORTHY: Hit .416 for the Falcons in one of the team's best-ever seasons. ... Had eight stolen bases. ... Also had six doubles and two triples. Drew six walks and struck out nine times.
Said Falcons coach Tom Mayes: "She was a great outfielder. She drives for anything that's close -- she'll lay out for any ball in the air that's out there."
Kelly GRIEGO
P, SENIOR, SILVERADO
NOTEWORTHY: Went 15-4 with 0.89 ERA in 133 innings. ... Struck out 244 batters while allowing just 14 walks. ... Opponents had a .121 batting average. ... Led Silverado with 52 RBIs. ... Also hit .495 (50-for-101) for the Skyhawks with six home runs. ... Pitched three shutouts in regional playoffs, including a no-hitter against Cimarron-Memorial.
Said Skyhawks coach Steve Hodges: "In 15 years I've coached, I've never had a pitcher as talented and effective as her."
Kylee KISSANE
P, JUNIOR, SIERRA VISTA
NOTEWORTHY: Had a 1.76 ERA with 146 strikeouts in 106 IP. ... In the postseason, ERA improved to 1.27 with 26 strikeouts for the state runners-up. ... Pitched three shutouts with a 11-3 record. ... Finished with a .400 batting average.
Said Mountain Lions coach Jerome Streets: "She's going to throw hard and hope you can't hit it. It was only a matter of time before Kylee came into her own."
Katie ESHELMAN
P, SENIOR, McQUEEN
NOTEWORTHY: The ace of the Lancers, who went on to win the state championship. ... Pitched nine shutouts. ... In 149 2/3 innings pitched, had a 1.62 ERA with a 20-7 record. ... Struck out 212 batters. ... Also batted .350 with a team-high 51 runs and 22 stolen bases.
Said Lancers coach Stacy Allinson: "I talked to her about being mentally tough and she dug deep and did it."
Lindsey CALLAWAY
P, JUNIOR, PALO VERDE
NOTEWORTHY: Struck out 246 batters in 161 innings. ... Finished with a 0.96 ERA and a 19-8 record. ... Opponents had a .142 batting average. ... Committed just two fielding errors. ... Hit .329 on the year.
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