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All-Bee Softball First Team and Honorable Mention

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Friday, Jul. 13, 2012 | 10:00 PM

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Hannah Harger

School: Hanford West

Grade: Senior

Position: Second base

She's qualified because: Catalyst for Central Section Division III champions, hitting .416 with 33 steals and 40 runs, including a single and run in 4-0 title win over Ridgeview. All-West Yosemite League pick had two doubles, two triples, 19 RBIs and a .960 fielding percentage. "We pitch away to a lot of people," said Hanford West coach Jeff Harger, Hannah's father. "We want the ball hit to her. She anchors the defense for us." A four-year starter, Harger helped Huskies go 86-45-1 with three D-III titles. She hit .327 (122 for 373) during her career with 112 runs. Also successful on 84 of her 87 career steal attempts. Signed with Nevada.

Sierra Hyland

School: El Diamante

Grade: Junior

Position: Pitcher

She's qualified because: Central Section's winningest pitcher (30-2) also swung one of most potent bats (.468, 14 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 36 RBIs and 34 runs) for Division I semifinalists, who spent much of the season ranked in national polls. Hard-throwing right-handed tossed 14 shutouts and compiled 1.02 ERA and section-leading 312 strikeouts in 200 innings. "To go 30-2 as a starting pitcher is phenomenal," El Diamante coach Travis Roebuck said. "There’s not a coach out there who would trade anything for that." Bee's Player of the Year in 2011 has hit .391 with 21 homers, 29 doubles, 102 RBIs and 82 runs and gone 78-13 with a 1.21 ERA and 738 strikeouts in 577.2 innings in three seasons. Committed to Cal Poly.

Bria Kennedy

School: Hanford West

Grade: Senior

Position: Outfielder

She's qualified because: Starred with bat (.469, two doubles, six triples, 24 RBIs, 38 runs, 23 steals) and glove (.967 fielding percentage with one error) to help lead Hanford West to Central Section Division III title. Had three hits and a run in 4-0 title win over Ridgeview. "She can either hit it over your head, hit it past you or lay down a bunt in front of you," Hanford West coach Jeff Harger said. "And she's the best center fielder in the Valley. She covers move ground that anyone. She's made some huge catches and saved us in a lot of big games." Career .364 hitter with 22 doubles, 17 triples, five homers, 117 runs and 86 RBIs while helping Huskies win three D-III titles in four seasons. All-West Yosemite League pick signed with Fresno State.

Baylee Jensen

School: El Diamante

Grade: Sophomore

Position: Outfielder

She's qualified because: All-West Yosemite League selection ignited one of Central Section's top offenses, hitting .431 out of the leadoff spot. Speed allowed her to get five doubles and nine triples, steal school-record 22 bases and score 41 runs. Also knocked in 14 runs for Central Section Division I semifinalist and WYL champs, who finished No. 16 in Cal-Hi Sports' state rankings. "She's a very strong young lady," El Diamante coach Travis Roebuck said. "She has the speed to slap, but also the power to drive it. When she hits the ball into the outfield, she can stretch a double into a triple every time." Career average of .407 with 13 triples, 35 steals, 26 RBIs and 64 runs. Committed to Virginia Tech.

Katy McJunkin

School: El Diamante

Grade: Junior

Position: Catcher

She's qualified because: All-West Yosemite League pick has raised her production in each of her three seasons. Hit .465 with 12 doubles, two triples, three homers, 33 RBIs and 40 runs for WYL champ and Central Section semifinalists. "When she connects, she drives the ball," El Diamante coach Travis Roebuck said. "And being a lefty, she can drop one down on you or slap one. I'm glad I don't have to pitch to her because I don't know what I'd do with her defensively." Also gold glove-caliber behind plate with no errors in 353 total chances and threw out out 10 of 13 would-be base stealers. Career .432 hitter with 22 doubles, four triples, 70 RBIs and 91 runs in three varsity seasons has committed to Purdue.


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