2017 All-Area Softball Superlatives
Player of the Year: Amber Reyes, Edinburg High junior pitcher/outfielder (.518, 58 hits, 55 runs scored, 7 2Bs, 3 HRs, 16 RBIs; 15-1 record, 0.64 ERA, 8 ER, 99 K/29 BB in 87 IP)
Pitcher of the Year: Taylor Tafolla, Weslaco High senior (18-3, 1.96 ERA, 85 K)
Newcomer of the Year: Mika Vento, Mercedes High freshman pitcher (9-1, 1.04 ERA, 10 starts, 7 CGs, 68 K/5 BB)
Coach of the Year: Mario Rodriguez, Weslaco High (29-5 overall record, UIL 6A Regional Semifinal appearance)
Offensive Player of the Year: Audrey Escamilla, Weslaco High sophomore catcher (.475, 8 HRs, 49 RBIs, .551 OBP, .811 SLG)
All-Area First Team
Catcher – Anngie Salinas, Edinburg High senior (.534, 55 hits, 16 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 4 HRs, 47 RBIs
First base – Kristee Salas, Edinburg High sophomore (.382, 34 hits, 24 runs scored, 4 HRs, 40 RBIs)
Second base – Laurynn DeAnda, Weslaco High junior (.455, 6 HRs, 43 RBIs, .500 OBP, .755 SLG)
Shortstop – Alyssa Escamilla, Weslaco High junior (.500, 53 hits, 52 runs, 30 SB, 0 CS, .575 OBP, .595 SLG)
Third base – Alexandria Alaniz, La Joya High junior (.354, 29 hits, 23 runs, 5 HRs, 33 RBIs)
Outfielder – Celeste Trevino, Edinburg High junior (.385, 1.000 fielding percentage)
Outfielder – Charlene DeAnda, Weslaco High junior (.400, 40 runs scored, 25 SB, .475 OBP, .550 SLG)
Outfielder – Carolina Garcia, Edinburg North junior (.422, 35 hits, 21 runs scored, 3 HRs, 25 RBIs)
Pitcher – Mariah Youngblood, Sharyland Pioneer senior (20-4, 1.73 ERA, 138 K, .989 fielding percentage)
Designated Hitter – Desiree Marmolejo, Edinburg High senior (.539, 48 hits, 27 runs, 12 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 7 HRs, 36 RBIs)
All-Area Second Team
Catcher – Allyson Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa senior
First base – Felicia Garza, Mercedes High senior
Second base – Secilia Lopez, Edinburg North freshman
Shortstop – Monica Garcia, La Joya High junior
Third base – Samantha Lopez, Rio Grande City junior
Outfielder – Kristy Alanis, PSJA Memorial sophomore
Outfielder – Abby Martinez, Hidalgo senior
Outfielder – Christina Garcia, McAllen Rowe senior
Pitcher – Alexis Gutierrez, McAllen High senior
Designated Hitter – Hope Rodriguez, Edinburg North sophomore
Final RGVSports.com Top 10
Rank, Team Records Previous
1, Weslaco High 29-5 1
2, Edinburg High 28-4 3
3, Mercedes High 24-9 6
4, McAllen High 22-7 10
5, Edcouch-Elsa 21-13 NR
6, Sharyland Pioneer 25-6 4
7, Edinburg North 23-9 8
8, Rio Grande City 20-8 NR
9, La Joya High 22-7 7
10, Edinburg Vela 18-12 NR
