Kira Griswold
Beckman
The pitcher allowed no runs, three hits, walked two and struck out 16 in 11 innings in victories over University and Corona del Mar. The junior, who has committed to Colgate, recorded her fifth no-hitter of the season in the ... Full story
Danielle Palmquist
Santa Margarita High School
The senior pitched her way to victories over Rosary, No. 7 Orange Lutheran and JSerra last week to put the Eagles in position to take third place in the Trinity League. She allowed three runs, two ea... Full story
Mattie Scheele
Los Alamitos High School
The senior third baseman went 2 for 2 with a two-run double in the first inning that helped the Griffins upset No. 6 Marina, 2-0, in a Sunset League game Thursday. For the week, Scheele went 6 for 8 with a ... Full story
Megan Gipe
Tesoro High School
Softball
G.P.A: 4.00
Gipe, a second team all-South Coast League pitcher/outfielder for the Titans, is also a strong performer academically. She is currently taking AP Psychology, Pre-Calculus, Composition and Econo... Full story
Gigja Hollyday
Aliso Niguel High School
She had a combined 16 saves in Aliso Niguel’s three victories last week. Her performance in a win against Capistrano Valley helped put the Wolverines in a solid position to claim the Sea View League... Full story
Hayley Copeland
Esperanza
The South Carolina-commit went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBI and she allowed one run and four hits with 21 strikeouts in 10 innings in victories over Villa Park, 9-5, and El Modena, 11-0.... Full story
Morganne Flores
Mater Dei
The sophomore is 12 for 19 with four doubles, one triple, one homer and 13 RBI in six games since returning to the lineup after being out with a wrist injury. She led the Monarchs to the Woodbridge Softball Classic title... Full story
Chloe Purgason
Capistrano Valley Christian
Softball
GPA: 4.62
A second team all-league infielder for the Eagles, Purgason has displayed consistent excellence in her studies and around her school and local community. She is currently taking Hono... Full story
Nicole DeWitt
Pacifica
The Florida-commit went 10 for 17 with four runs, two RBI, two doubles and a home run in five games to help the Mariners win the Michelle Carew Classic. She went 4 for 4 with two runs and two doubles in Pacifica's 4-0 victor... Full story
Nicole Lowrie
Laguna Hills High School
Softball
GPA: 4.70
A catcher and second baseman for the Hawks, Lowrie has also enjoyed success in her academics and in the community. She is currently taking AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Psychology, Honors ... Full story
Lauren Bush
Foothill High School
Softball
GPA: 4.88
Bush, an outfielder for the Knights, has achieved excellence in her academics and in her school and local community. She is currently taking AP Physics, AP Economics, AP American Government, A... Full story
Brynley Steele
Esperanza
The Penn State-bound third baseman went 3 for 4 with a run in a 7-1 Century League victory over El Modena. She was named tournament after going 4 for 6 with two runs and two RBI in victories over Tesoro, 5-1, and Ocean Vie... Full story
Alyssa Palomino
Mission Viejo High School
The sophomore outfielder went 2 for 3 with a 305-foot home run in a 1-0 victory over Capistrano Valley in the championship game of the Saddleback Valley Tournament on Thursday. She went 2 for 3 with a thr... Full story
Olivia Sandusky
Orange Lutheran
Softball
GPA: 4.50
A first team All-Trinity League outfielder for the Lancers, Sandusky’s high level of achievement has extended into her academics. She is currently AP Statistics, AP Language and Compositi... Full story
Cassie Oregel of Oxford Academy is this week's pick.
By CARLOS ARIAS
Cassie Oregel
Oxford Academy
The junior went 6 for 8 with five doubles and 10 RBIs to lead the Patriots to Academy League victories over Crean Lutheran South, 12-1, and Brethren Christian, 12-1. She also pitched a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts aga... Full story