2025 high school softball MaxPreps Player of the Year in every state

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school softball. We continue the tradition in 2025 by naming a player of the year in each state.

Winning a championship is a must to be considered for this award. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence. Read on for a look at our picks from states that have completed play and teams that play in the fall as well as the announcement date for other states. Alaska - Announced June 8

Alabama
Katie King, Orange Beach
Utility | Class of 2026
On a team and in a state full of stars, it was hard to narrow down the pick for Alabama. King separated from the pack with how she finished the season. The Arkansas commit went 9-for-14 with five runs, three RBI, two doubles and a home run in the last four games of the season to help her team win a fifth-straight state title.

Arizona
Lilly Goodwin, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Over the past three seasons, the Northwestern commit is 55-1 with a 0.38 ERA with 785 strikeouts. She is also batting .500 for her career, helping Desert Mountain three-peat this spring.



Arkansas
Darby Burnett, Bentonville
Pitcher | Class of 2025
The Texas A&M commit shined in the biggest moments, leading the Tigers to a second-straight state championship. The senior ace finished 22-3 with 207 total punch-outs.

California - June 8

Colorado
Meredith Barnhart, Lutheran (Parker)
Future Tennessee Volunteer wrapped up her career in the fall with a fourth-straight state title, batting .536 with 33 home runs and 188 RBI.

Connecticut - June 15

Delaware - June 8

Florida
Meagan Villazon, Doral Academy (Doral)
Pitcher | Class of 2025
The Florida International University signee struck out the final batter of her career, locking up a Class 6A state title for the Firebirds in a classic pitching duel that ended in a 1-0 victory over Pace. The senior had a monster season in the circle and at the plate.

Georgia
Jada Savage, East Coweta (Sharpsburg)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Won four state tournament games and helped East Coweta beat Buford to capture a AAAAAA state title in the fall.



Hawaii
Sienna Yamashita, Kapa'a
Utility | Class of 2026
The Arizona State commit was a massive reason the Warriors went undefeated and brought home a second-straight state title, batting over .600 on the season.

Idaho
Lauren Fettic, Bishop Kelly (Boise)
Pitcher | Class of 2025
Three-sport athlete did it all for the Class 5A state champions, winning 21 games in the circle and batting .490 with seven bombs. Headed to UNLV.

Illinois - June 17

Indiana - June 17

Kansas
Addison Chapman, McPherson
Pitcher | Class of 2025
It’s hard to beat the season the Bullpups had in 2025, going 31-0 and winning the school’s first state title. Chapman, the team’s ace pitcher, finished with a 0.73 ERA. She also hit five home runs and and batted .418.

Kentucky - June 17

Louisiana
Kynzee Anderson, Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Georgia commit blasted 14 home runs and batted .466. She was also a beast in the circle finishing with a 24-1 record and 245 Ks leading her team to a fifth-straight state title.



Maine - June 24

Maryland
Claire Radford, Leonardtown
Pitcher | Class of 2025
In her final game, the University of South Carolina-Aiken commit struck out 16 batters to lead her squad to a second consecutive 4A state championship. The senior struck out over 200 batters and finished with a 0.71 ERA.

Massachusetts - June 24

Michigan - June 17

Minnesota - June 8

Mississippi
Brooke Smith, Northwest Rankin (Brandon)
Infielder | Class of 2025
Part of a special group of seniors that have gone 99-8 over the past three seasons with three state titles. Smith, a Georgia signee, finished with 18 hits in her last 10 games and was nearly impossible to keep off the bases all season.

Missouri
Olivia Hemme, Concordia
Pitcher | Class of 2025
The three-sport athlete helped guide the Orioles to back-to-back state championships, going out with a bang her senior season on both sides of the ball. In the circle, she finished with a 0.95 ERA and 297 punch-outs. At the dish, she hit .533 with eight home runs.

Montana
Ryan Lucier, Frenchtown
Pitcher | Class of 2027



Nevada
Taylor Johns, Palo Verde (Las Vegas)
Infielder | Class of 2026
Finished with an eye-popping .703 on-base percentage. When the Georgia commit was pitched to she batted .642 with 11 home runs, helping the Panthers to a 25-0 season and Class 5A state championship.

New Hampshire - June 24

New Jersey - June 8

New Mexico
Destiny Perez, Centennial (Las Cruces)
Pitcher | Class of 2025
The New Mexico State signee was nearly flawless this spring as she helped the Hawks to perfection and back-to-back state titles. At the dish, she batted nearly .600. In the circle, she finished 22-0 with 135 strikeouts.

New York - Announced on June 24

North Carolina
Ava Grace Pruitt, Rockingham County (Wentworth)

North Dakota
Alana Thomas, Williston
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Helped do something that has never been done before at Williston – bring home a state title. The junior was in the circle during the biggest moments, including a complete-game, nine-strikeout performance in the state championship.

Ohio - June 10



Oklahoma
Marley Teasley, Weatherford
Oregon - June 10

Pennsylvania - June 17

Rhode Island - June 17

South Carolina
Sarah Rocheleau, Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill)
Outfield | Class of 2025
The Clemson commit’s last swing of her school career was a grand slam that put the final touches on Catawba Ridge's third consecutive state title. During her final four games, she went 8-for-13, drove in 12 runs and hit three home runs.

South Dakota - June 10

Tennessee
Kaylor West, Liberty Creek (Gallatin)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Western Kentucky commit was a dominant force in the circle leading the Wolves to consecutive state titles. The powerful right-hander allowed just two runs during the team's championship run.

Texas
Hannah Wells, Coahoma
Pitcher | Class of 2025
An incredible career was capped with a third consecutive state title — something that had never been done before in the Lone Star State. A Texas commit, Wells put up eye-popping numbers this season, leading the nation with 31 home runs and batting an impressive .602. She was also dominant in the circle, finishing with a 22-1 record, 258 strikeouts and a 0.49 ERA. Wells walks away as one of the most decorated softball players in Texas history.

Utah
Kate Wilson, Bear River (Garland)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Wilson was a machine in the circle this season for the Bears, striking out 303 batters in 195 innings of work. She didn't step out of the circle during the team's eight-game postseason run.



Vermont - June 17

Virginia - June 8

Washington
Maddie Milhorn, Skyview (Vancouver)
Pitcher | Class of 2025
Capped an incredible career with a 67-2 record in the circle, 0.61 ERA and nearly 1,000 punch-outs. The Oregon commit also smashed 39 home runs. This spring she helped the Storm bring home a Class 4A title.

West Virginia
Audrea Watts, Cabell Midland (Ona)
Pitcher | Class of 2026
Watts shined when it mattered most, guiding her team a Class AAAA title. She pitched a no-hitter in state tournament play and backed that performance up with a complete-game, 14-strikeout performance in the championship.

Wisconsin - June 5

Wyoming
Lanae Kimbley, Campbell County (Gillette)
Utility | Class of 2025
The Minot State University commit was one the state's toughest outs, finishing the season with a .707 on-base percentage. She batted .653 with eight bombs to help the Camels bring home their second state championship in program history.