Sports | Broward 7A-6A softball first team, second team, honorable mention, coach of the year

FIRST TEAM

Olivia Alvarez, Stoneman Douglas. Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Olivia Alvarez, Stoneman Douglas. Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Olivia Alvarez, C, Stoneman Douglas senior: Alvarez provided strong hitting and power as a catcher, hitting .333 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. She also had an error-less season.

Alivia Artanis, West Broward High, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Alivia Artanis, West Broward High, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Alivia Artanis, IF, West Broward sophomore: Artanis was a master of reaching base, hitting a team-best .442 with 23 total hits. She had three extra-base hits, 19 RBIs and nine steals.

Victoria Brunette, St Thomas Aquinas, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Victoria Brunette, St Thomas Aquinas, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Victoria Brunette, IF, St. Thomas Aquinas sophomore: Brunette led St. Thomas with a .415 batting average. She also hit two home runs and scored 17 runs.

Alana Cypress, Western, softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Alana Cypress, Western, softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Alana Cypress, OF, Western junior: Cypress smacked 40 hits for the Wildcats, hitting .417 with 10 extra-base hits and 22 RBIs. She had a 1.004 OPS.

Jesyne Espinal, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Jesyne Espinal, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jesyne Espinal, P, Stoneman Douglas senior: Espinal was one of Broward County’s most dominant pitchers, posting a 1.24 ERA in 101 2/3 innings. She had a 10-2 record and had 116 strikeouts with just 13 walks.

Zuly Henriquez, South Plantation, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Zuly Henriquez, South Plantation, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Zuly Henriquez, IF South Plantation junior: Henriquez was a fearsome hitter this season, posting a .456 average with two home runs, 23 RBIs and 15 extra-base hits. She led the team with a 1.328 OPS and had six steals.

Raylee Leiman, St Thomas Aquinas, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Raylee Leiman, St Thomas Aquinas, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Raylee Leiman, IF, St. Thomas Aquinas senior: Leiman hit .397 with a pair of home runs and 20 RBIS for the Raiders. She added 13 stolen bases, as well.

Sarah Phipps, Monarch softball

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Sarah Phipps, Monarch softball

Sarah Phipps, IF, Monarch senior: Phipps led the Knights with a .448 batting average, launching three home runs and notching 13 extra-base hits with a 1.315 OPS.

Danielle Sigal, South Plantation High, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Danielle Sigal, South Plantation High, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Danielle Sigal, C, South Plantation senior: The South Plantation catcher excelled at the plate, hitting .464 with five extra-base hits and 10 RBIs. She had a 1.123 OPS and six steals.

Ali Solo, Western. Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Ali Solo, Western. Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ali Solo, P, Western sophomore: Solo anchored Western’s rotation, going 17-4 with a 2.03 ERA. She pitched 137 2/3 innings and struck out 159 batters.

Destiny Washington, Fort Lauderdale, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Destiny Washington, Fort Lauderdale, softball. In Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Spring All County sports photos, (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Destiny Washington, UTIL, Fort Lauderdale senior: The Fort Lauderdale captain and Marshall signee was one of the top hitters in South Florida, crushing opposing hitters for a .571 batting average and an .893 slugging percentage.

Kaleea Washington, Fort Lauderdale, Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Kaleea Washington, Fort Lauderdale, Softball. Spring all county sports on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Kaleea Washington, P, Fort Lauderdale senior: Washington was dominant in the pitching circle, striking out 134 batters and posting a 0.98 ERA. She also hit .303 with two home runs.

Danae Falquez, Nova softball
Danae Falquez, Nova softball

Danae Falquez, IF, Nova sophomore: Falquez crushed the ball in 2023, batting .468 with seven extra-base hits and a 1.243 OPS. Falquez also stole 15 bases.

SECOND TEAM

Izabel Baron, UTIL, West Broward freshman

Ally Brady, IF, Western freshman

Jade Castillo, IF, Western junior

Christina D’Agostino, IF, St. Thomas Aquinas sophomore

Alexandra DiFato, OF, West Broward senior

Ciara Gendron, P, Coral Glades senior

Vanessa Gilbert, C, Fort Lauderdale senior

Kylie Keenan, IF, Fort Lauderdale freshman

Jordyn Munger, C, Cypress Bay freshman

Meagan Ramos, IF, Western senior

Natalie Wirth, P, South Plantation senior

Mackenzie Wolfe, IF, Coral Glades senior

Christina Woods, IF, St. Thomas Aquinas senior

HONORABLE MENTION

Cooper City: Lily Mitchell, Isabella Rodriguez, Hanna Turner; Coral Glades: Carmela Smith, Shelby Stephens, Haleigh Thomas; Cypress Bay: Alexis Gatlin, Ana Rincon, Audrey Thomas; Flanagan: Marissa Cruz, Jasmine Gonzalez, Yaniris Herrera; McArthur: Milani Dunning, Jade Reeves; Monarch: Camryn Piskun, Adrianna Zullo; Nova: Dania Attapallill, Chey Bosch, Olivia Henderson; South Broward: Isabel Wellins; South Plantation: Reese Chesney, Aleena Husein, Stoneman Douglas: Kayleigh Cuccia, Arianna Reynolds, Isabella Silva; St. Thomas Aquinas: Sam Boles, Taylor Goad; Taravella: Summer Givens, Destiny Tizol.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Ron Willover, Fort Lauderdale softball
Ron Willover, Fort Lauderdale softball (Ron Willover/courtesy)

Ron Willover, Fort Lauderdale: Willover led Fort Lauderdale to a 13-7 record this season. The Flying L’s won a district title and advanced to the Class 6A regional finals, falling to state semifinalist Doral Academy.

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