All-county softball team announced

May 3, 2022 Bob Bakken

DeSoto County high school softball coaches have selected the 2022 all-county softball team for the spring season. Nicki Whitten of Hernando was picked as the county’s Coach of the Year.

Following are the first team, second team, and honorable mention selections by position.

Pitcher

First Team – Julia Shaw – Hernando
Second Team – Emma Abrams – Lewisburg
Honorable Mention – Megan Vinson – DeSoto Central

Catcher

First Team – Courtney Marler – Olive Branch
Second Team – Jalynn Taylor – Lewisburg
Honorable mention: Ally Callahan – Hernando

First Base

First Team – Janna Shaw – Hernando
Second Team – Mattie Melton – DeSoto Central
Honorable mention: Hailey Lott – Lewisburg

Second Base

First Team – Leona Klaire Stokes – Lewisburg
Second Team – Alivia Burns – Lake Cormorant
Honorable mention: Kensey Moore – Olive Branch

Shortstop

First Team: Juliana Smith – Horn Lake
Second Team: Aubrey Williams – Lewisburg
Honorable mention: Reagan Dale – DeSoto Central

Third Base

First Team: Avery Wolfe – Hernando
Second Team: Leah Walker – Lewisburg
Honorable mention: Kaylee Tucker – DeSoto Central

Outfield

First Team: Rylee Eyster (Hernando), Arin Dale (DeSoto Central), Avery Williams (Lewisburg)
Second Team: London Armstrong (DeSoto Central), Avery Taylor (Hernando), Madelyn Savage (Lewisburg)

Designated Player