softball

Aubrey Rutt, Garden Spot, sophomore, pitcher and first base

Nicky Morales, Columbia, senior, shortstop, plans to study environmental engineering at Elizabethtown College or University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Adoree Gardner, Donegal, senior, catcher, corner outfield, will major in nursing at Alvernia College and play field hockey in the fall before deciding whether to also play softball

How did you get started playing softball and what has that journey been like?

Ali Matys, Octorara, junior, catcher

Kira Roark, Solanco, senior, right-handed pitcher, plans to attend Shippensburg University to study communications/journalism and play softball

How long have you been playing softball, and what were some of your highlights?

Paige Hughes, Manheim Township, senior, catcher, third base, plans to attend Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, and play softball

Do you expect to see action at both positions?

Layla Smith, Conestoga Valley, senior, third base, plans to attend Lancaster Bible College and play softball

Have you always played third base?

Lancaster-Lebanon League softball coaches have selected the following all-stars for the 2025 season. (Pictured is Solanco pitcher Kira Roark.)

Section 1

First Team

Gwen Zimmerman, Cedar Crest, SS

Chloe Diener, Hempfield, 3B

Kali Peifer, Hempfield, P

Kiara Rodriguez, Hempfield, C

Rose Wendel, Hempfield, OF

Ashley Bryant, Manheim Township, 1B

Sara Hess, Manheim Township, C

Paige Hughes, Manheim Township, 3B

Ava Stein, Manheim Township, P

Lancaster-Lebanon League baseball and softball teams participated in a media day as practices get underway.

Hempfield’s baseball team is looking to defend its first state championship after defeating LaSalle last spring. Austin Hinkle takes over as coach for the Black Knights. Hinkle played in the Tampa Bay Rays organization and was an all-state player at Hempfield. The Black Knights return key starters in Brody Gebhard, Brayden Hostetter and Josh Toole.  Hinkle says "We have a good foundation and hope that having that experience will pay dividends."

Lancaster-Lebanon League softball coaches have selected all-stars for the 2024 season. (Pictured are Warwick all-stars Madisen Minney, Bella Smithson, Katie Heisey, Sam Shaak and Kate Shaak.)

Section 1

First Team

Jordan Bailey, Penn Manor, senior, C

Kira Green, Penn Manor, senior, SS

Juleigh Bowmaster, Penn Manor, junior, P

Ava Stern, Manheim Township, junior, P

Sara Hess, Manheim Township, junior, C

Ashley Bryant, Manheim Township, junior, 1B