With the conclusion of the 2023 softball season, nine Colusa County athletes were named to the All-League team in their respective leagues.
Maxwell – Mid-Valley League:
After finishing third in the MVL, the Panthers (10-8-1) went on to claim the Northern Section CIF Division VII title.
Three players, senior Jocelyn Lazarus, along with juniors Shelby Dunlap and Emma Hendrix, received All-MVL recognition.
Although no pitching statistics were kept, Lazarus, in her final season, performed admirably in the circle as the Panthers’ No. 1 arm, while also maintaining a .368 batting average.
Dunlap, Maxwell’s leadoff batter, set the table for the offense in 2023, hitting .355 and scoring 21 runs.
Hendrix, who hit in the second hole, led the team with a .468 average and drove in 12 runs as well.
Williams – Mid-Valley League:
Inclement weather and adverse field conditions resulted in just an eight game season for the Yellowjackets (0-8).
Sophomore Madison Davalos represented Williams on the All-MVL team, although statistics were not available.
Colusa – Sacramento Valley League:
Fourth place Colusa (11-14) saw three of its own earn All-SVL spots, including seniors Karsyn Gwinnup and Avery Lay, in addition to sophomore Ava Garcia.
Statistics from the season were not available.
Pierce – Sacramento Valley League:
Sophomore Maciey Hoebel was the seventh place Bears’ (5-15) All-SVL pick, although no statistics were available.
Princeton – Evergreen League:
The Eagles (4-11) finished fifth in league play this season and had freshman Sissy Winn named to the All-EL team.
Sophomore Mackenzie Wills and freshman Lupita Espinoza received honorable mention recognition. â–
