P: Michele Graham Hawthorne, Senior
Accomplishment: Graham propelled the Bears to appearances in the Passaic County and North 1, Group 2 finals with an impressive run of 21 wins. Her change-up was the most devastating pitch in Passaic County. |
P: Chelsea Ott Pompton Lakes, Senior
 Accomplishment: Led the area with 22 wins, and was a contributor at the plate with 25 RBI. She allowed only seven earned runs this season. |
P: Lauren Shaw Wayne Valley, Senior
Accomplishment: Shaw was dominant thorough out the season, finishing with 17 wins, and ERA of 1.07 and 142 strikeouts.
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P: Caity Sacco West Milford, Junior
Accomplishment: Despite battling a leg injury early on, she led her team to a Passaic County title in her first season as the starting pitcher, finishing the season with 16 wins.
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C: Steph Pasquale Pompton Lakes, Sophomore
Accomplishment: The most feared hitter in the area led North Jersey with 11 home runs and a slugging percentage of 1.338. |
C: Holli Bastinck Wayne Hills, Junior
Accomplishment: Finally playing her more natural position behind the plate, this junior had a .410 batting average, a .573 on-base percentage and a team-high 24 RBIs. |
1B: Samantha Bruzzone Lakeland, Senior
Accomplishment: The team's best hitter led the Lancers with a .459 average, four home runs and 28 RBIs. |
2B: Jen Eng Wayne Valley, Senior
Accomplishment: This speedy middle infielder led her team with 32 RBIs and a slugging percentage of .779. |
3B: Julie Leskanic West Milford, Senior
Accomplishment: She fought through a knee injury and was named the team MVP this season, because of her solid play at third base, and her penchant for clutch hits that propelled the Highlanders. |
SS: Heather Higgins Wayne Hills, Junior
Accomplishment: Higgins led her team in plate appearances and extra base hits and runs scored, and had an average of .398. |
OF: Emily Stratton Pompton Lakes, Junior
Accomplishment: This impressively quick center fielder averaged .440, hit three home runs and scored 30 runs on the season. |
OF: Heather Miller West Milford, Junior
Accomplishment: Battled through an early-season forearm injury, to come back and be an important part of the Highlanders' Passaic County championship run. The center fielder was also her team's most acrobatic and speedy defensive player. |
OF: Caitlin Smith Hawthorne, Sophomore
Accomplishment: Perhaps the heir apparent to Graham in the circle, Smith had a .452 on-base percentage and batted .395.
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AL: Emily Karr Eastern Christian, Senior
Accomplishment: Her 0.90 ERA and 14 wins were indicators of an impressive pitching season. Her 32 total bases also was a boost to the Eagles. |
AL : Olivia Gagliardi Hawthorne, Sophomore
Accomplishment: Led the Bears with a .446 batting average and 25 RBIs. Forced to go behind the plate late in the season, she threw out three runners trying to steal. |
Coach of the Year: Jim Dransfield West Milford
Accomplishment: Led the Highlanders to back-to-back County titles and the team's third championship in four seasons. He also became the winningest coach in Bergen and Passaic Counties with 476 career wins.
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