Preseason All-DigitalSports
Softball Team
12 of the best in the Central Region.
Player of the year
*Lauren Vinson, Prince George, Sr., Pitcher: Led the Royals to the Central Region title last season. Threw 13 K's already in a win over Lee-Davis.
Infielders
Brooke Blankenship, Deep Run, Jr.: Arguably the best all-around player in the area. Will do some pitching this season.
Kaitlyn Cheek, J.R. Tucker, Sr.: Power hitter moves to first base. Delivered 10 homers in '09. Going to Queens in North Carolina.
Katie Christopher, Prince George, Jr.: Soft-spoken shortstop is in her second year in the hot spot. Played big in Prince George's region title run in 2009.
Logan Tollison, Thomas Dale, Jr.: Hit nearly .500 in 2009, driving in 20 runs.
Heather Sink, Cosby, Sr.: Had a phenomenal 2009 hitting .554 with 46 hits and 15 stolen bases. A four-year starter.
Outfielders
*Kelly Foate, Deep Run, Sr.: Speed, bat and glove are strong. Can do it all. 20 runs, 16 stolen bases last season.
Tori Higginbotham, J.R. Tucker, Sr.: A live bat and range in the outfield for a Colonial District contender.
*Rachel Houff, Lee-Davis, Jr.: Range in the outfield is limitless. Look for a more powerful bat from the lead-off spot this season.
Caitlin Underhill, Colonial Heights, Sr.: Batted .506 last season with 18 RBI. Is always on base for the Colonials.
Catcher
Taylor Hall, Cosby, Jr.: Has a rocket arm and an even better bat.
Utility
*Lacey Waldrop, Thomas Dale, Jr: Impressive in the circle, of course, but Waldrop was one of Dale's leading batters last season.
* - Was an all-DigitalSports pick in '09.
Preseason Top 10
1. Prince George: Until someone knocks them off, the Royals are it. Vinson already helped stop one of the region's finest in Lee-Davis.
2. Cosby: Seven starters return, including three entering their fourth year of varsity ball for coach Ray Jeter.
3. Thomas Dale: When you have Waldrop and a boatload of players back, you've got to be happy and in the top 3.
4. Lee-Davis: Preseason No. 1 in 2009 lost a bunch, but pitcher Kelly Heinz is a flamethrower and will have L-D in every game.
5. J.R. Tucker: A sleeper. The Tigers were young last year and are still young. Kelly Rice is a sophomore in the circle, Higginbotham and Cheek preseason all-DS.
6. Colonial Heights: The Central is strong. Savannah Phillingane is tough in the circle. Look out for 3B Josephine Knowles, who missed half of last season with injury.
7. Deep Run: The Wildcats lost a tough pitcher-catcher combo, but Blankenship and Foate should keep things rocking.
8. Matoaca: Coach Scott Driskill has eight starters back, few are seniors. Alyssa Zebrowski is the best Matoaca has to offer.
9. Midlothian: The Trojans always field a nice squad. Look out for catcher Rudy Edmunds this season.
10. Mills Godwin: The Eagles are always fundamentally sound. You don't want to see them come Central Region playoff time.
Others
Atlee: Four years of pitching has graduated, but Atlee still has talent. Randi Farrar leads the way from first base.
Dinwiddie: Senior shortstop Carly Warfield (18 RBI in 2009) leads the Generals.
Douglas Freeman: Lizard Joynes provides four years of experience. Look out for Jacey Quarles.
Hanover: The Hawks are ridiculously young, and have to overcome injuries.
James River: Tiffany Yonta, Leah Powell and Lindsey Tuck are a nice trio.
Henrico: Two Jessicas, Burgess and Hendrick, can flat-out rake. Hit over .400 last season.
Hermitage: Kai-elle Steinruck is one of the best outfielders the region has to offer.
Monacan: The Chiefs have pitching (Megan Williams) but are looking for some offense in 2010.
Patrick Henry: Don't sleep on the Patriots. Talent abounds at the plate, including sophomore sisters of Maggie Houge, Lindsay Tingler, and Sam Moore, also a terrific pitcher.
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Preseason All-DigitalSports Softball Team and Top 10
Date Posted: Mar 30, 2010
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Softball Team
12 of the best in the Central Region.
Player of the year
*Lauren Vinson, Prince George, Sr., Pitcher: Led the Royals to the Central Region title last season. Threw 13 K's already in a win over Lee-Davis.
Infielders
Brooke Blankenship, Deep Run, Jr.: Arguably the best all-around player in the area. Will do some pitching this season.
Kaitlyn Cheek, J.R. Tucker, Sr.: Power hitter moves to first base. Delivered 10 homers in '09. Going to Queens in North Carolina.
Katie Christopher, Prince George, Jr.: Soft-spoken shortstop is in her second year in the hot spot. Played big in Prince George's region title run in 2009.
Logan Tollison, Thomas Dale, Jr.: Hit nearly .500 in 2009, driving in 20 runs.
Heather Sink, Cosby, Sr.: Had a phenomenal 2009 hitting .554 with 46 hits and 15 stolen bases. A four-year starter.
Outfielders
*Kelly Foate, Deep Run, Sr.: Speed, bat and glove are strong. Can do it all. 20 runs, 16 stolen bases last season.
Tori Higginbotham, J.R. Tucker, Sr.: A live bat and range in the outfield for a Colonial District contender.
*Rachel Houff, Lee-Davis, Jr.: Range in the outfield is limitless. Look for a more powerful bat from the lead-off spot this season.
Caitlin Underhill, Colonial Heights, Sr.: Batted .506 last season with 18 RBI. Is always on base for the Colonials.
Catcher
Taylor Hall, Cosby, Jr.: Has a rocket arm and an even better bat.
Utility
*Lacey Waldrop, Thomas Dale, Jr: Impressive in the circle, of course, but Waldrop was one of Dale's leading batters last season.
* - Was an all-DigitalSports pick in '09.
Preseason Top 10
1. Prince George: Until someone knocks them off, the Royals are it. Vinson already helped stop one of the region's finest in Lee-Davis.
2. Cosby: Seven starters return, including three entering their fourth year of varsity ball for coach Ray Jeter.
3. Thomas Dale: When you have Waldrop and a boatload of players back, you've got to be happy and in the top 3.
4. Lee-Davis: Preseason No. 1 in 2009 lost a bunch, but pitcher Kelly Heinz is a flamethrower and will have L-D in every game.
5. J.R. Tucker: A sleeper. The Tigers were young last year and are still young. Kelly Rice is a sophomore in the circle, Higginbotham and Cheek preseason all-DS.
6. Colonial Heights: The Central is strong. Savannah Phillingane is tough in the circle. Look out for 3B Josephine Knowles, who missed half of last season with injury.
7. Deep Run: The Wildcats lost a tough pitcher-catcher combo, but Blankenship and Foate should keep things rocking.
8. Matoaca: Coach Scott Driskill has eight starters back, few are seniors. Alyssa Zebrowski is the best Matoaca has to offer.
9. Midlothian: The Trojans always field a nice squad. Look out for catcher Rudy Edmunds this season.
10. Mills Godwin: The Eagles are always fundamentally sound. You don't want to see them come Central Region playoff time.
Others
Atlee: Four years of pitching has graduated, but Atlee still has talent. Randi Farrar leads the way from first base.
Dinwiddie: Senior shortstop Carly Warfield (18 RBI in 2009) leads the Generals.
Douglas Freeman: Lizard Joynes provides four years of experience. Look out for Jacey Quarles.
Hanover: The Hawks are ridiculously young, and have to overcome injuries.
James River: Tiffany Yonta, Leah Powell and Lindsey Tuck are a nice trio.
Henrico: Two Jessicas, Burgess and Hendrick, can flat-out rake. Hit over .400 last season.
Hermitage: Kai-elle Steinruck is one of the best outfielders the region has to offer.
Monacan: The Chiefs have pitching (Megan Williams) but are looking for some offense in 2010.
Patrick Henry: Don't sleep on the Patriots. Talent abounds at the plate, including sophomore sisters of Maggie Houge, Lindsay Tingler, and Sam Moore, also a terrific pitcher
