Little All-City softball first-team capsules

Barry, an outfielder and shortstop, hit .400 with 27 RBIs and 43 runs scored in helping the Pirates to another state tournament appearance. She stole 80 bases in her career.

EMMA NELSON, PIEDMONT

Class: Senior; Position: Outfield

Nelson, an OBU signee, hit .473 with 24 RBIs and 55 runs scored for the Wildcats. For her career, the Piedmont centerfielder hit .438 with 126 runs scored.

KAYLIN TAYLOR, PURCELL

Class: Senior; Position: Outfield

Taylor, a USAO signee, hit .478 with 14 RBIs and 39 runs scored. During her career, the leadoff hitter stole 164 cases.

MICHAL HYLTON, WAYNE

Class: So.; Position: Utility

Hylton was 30-8 with a 1.67 ERA in 218 innings this season. She struck out 336 batters and walked just 45. At the plate, she hit .411 with 42 RBIs, 22 runs and 13 doubles.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

ANDEE FRAZIER, LITTLE AXE

Class: Senior; Position: Pitcher

Frazier was 28-9 with a 1.00 ERA and 355 strikeouts in 239 innings in helping Little Axe to its third state title during her time there. She also hit .309 with 30 RBIs and 30 runs scored at the plate.

COACH OF THE YEAR

BRANDY CHAVEZ, DAVENPORT

Davenport entered the state tournament ranked No. 12, but Chavez's team got hot at the right time, winning three games by two runs to take home the state title. Davenport's wins included a semifinal win over Roff, which beat Davenport in last year's first round.