MONROE — A pair of local pitchers were named Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Second-Team All-State.

Argyle junior Grace Ganshert and Brodhead sophomore McKenna Young earned the designation after brilliant seasons this past spring on the diamond. Both players also made District 3’s all-region first-team. 

Young had four no-hitters on the season and tormented opposing pitchers at the plate, hitting for both average and power. She had 7 home runs to go with a .375 average and a .531 on-base percentage.

Ganshert was the Six Rivers East Player of the Year, doubling as a dominant pitcher and leadoff hitter. 

Monroe second baseman Alyse Maurer was District 3 large school honorable mention all-region. In District 3 small schools, Juda-Albany shortstop Brianna Dahl and outfielder Anna Skoumal, and Pecatonica pitcher Chloe Schraepfer were also honorable mention.

Rock Valley all-conference teams announced for softball, baseball

Brodhead had three first-team all-conference softball selections from this past spring. McKenna Young, Taetum Hoesly and Sophia Leitzen all earned postseason honors on the first team. Young and Hoesly were sophomores, while Leitzen was playing in her freshman season. Hoesly hit .460 on the year with 7 home runs, while Leitzen swung at a .414 clip with four homers.

Junior Madisyn Kail was a second-team pick in the outfield, while senior outfielders Bailey Matthys and Nataley Bump were honorable mention all-conference picks.

Jefferson’s Claire Beck was the league’s player of the year.

In baseball, Brodhead sophomore outfielder Aidyn Vondra was a first-team all-Rock Valley selection. Junior Brady Malkow was a second-team pick at catcher, while seniors Conner Green and Cade Walker were honorable mention selections.

Jackson Burk of Beloit Turner and Tyler Butina of Jefferson were co-players of the year.