2025 POST-TRIBUNE SOFTBALL ALL-AREA TEAM

2025 post-tribune softball all-area team

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Lake Central’s Taylor Schafer watches her home run during a Class 4A Crown Point Sectional semifinal against Munster on May 29. Andy Lavalley/Post-Tribune

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Hanover Central’s Jillian DeYoung throws against Highland during the Class 3A regional championship game June 3 in Highland. Andy Lavalley/Post-Tribune

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Illiana Christian starting pitcher Cayden Petersen throws duringthe first inning against Hanover Central during a Class 3A Lowell Sectional game May 27. John Smierciak/for Post-Tribune

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First Team

Ally Compton, Munster, sophomore, pitcher/infielder: Batted .464 with program-record 19 home runs, 52 RBIs and 19 runs scored for Northwest Crossroads Conference champion. Also went 15-5 with 2.40 ERA and 160 strikeouts in 122 1/3 innings. All-state first team, conference offensive player of the year.

Sadie Drousias, Andrean, junior, pitcher: Went 15-7 with 2.82 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 146 2/3 innings for Class 2A state runner-up. Also hit .424 with five home runs, 40 RBIs and 29 runs scored. All-conference.

Olivia Fuentes, Lowell, senior, pitcher: Went 13-4 with 2.31 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 118 1/3 innings. Also hit .435 with four home runs and 16 RBIs. North All-Star, conference pitcher of the year. Committed to St. Francis.

Ashlyn Kita, Crown Point, junior, third baseman: Batted .505 with eight home runs, 42 RBIs and 35 runs scored for 4A state champion. All-state second team, all-conference. Committed to DePaul.

Paige Liezert, Crown Point, junior, pitcher: Went 20-2 with 0.85 ERA and 293 strikeouts in 139 2/3 innings for 4A state champion. All-state first team, all-conference. Committed to Miami of Ohio.

Kate Renschen, Lake Central, senior, third baseman: Batted .510 with one home run, 17 RBIs, 42 runs scored and 36 steals for Duneland Athletic Conference champion. North All-Star, all-state first team, all-conference. Committed to Northwestern.

Taylor Schafer, Lake Central, senior, shortstop: Batted .529 with five home runs, 47 RBIs and 32 runs scored for DAC champion. North All-Star, all-state second team, conference MVP. Committed to Appalachian State.Sienna Stilley, Hanover Central, junior, catcher: Batted .522 with 17 home runs, 54 RBIs and 21 runs scored for 3A state runner-up. All-state first team, all-conference. Committed to Jacksonville State.

Maddie Such, Lake Central, sophomore, pitcher: Went 17-3 with 1.79 ERA and 183 strikeouts in 121 innings for DAC champion. All-state second team, all-conference.

Addison Toczek, Hebron, senior, utility/pitcher: Batted .432 with two home runs, 12 RBIs, 28 runs scored and 31 steals. Also had 3.47 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings. All-state second team, conference MVP. Committed to Pittsburgh.

Lydia VanderWoude, Illiana Christian, senior, shortstop: Batted .583 with four home runs, 22 RBIs, 39 runs scored and 27 steals for Greater South Shore Conference co-champion. North All-Star, all-state second team. Committed to Belmont.

Maggie Voliva, Andrean, senior, third baseman: Batted .485 with one home run, 32 RBIs, 39 runs scored and 10 steals for 2A state runner-up. All-conference. Committed to St. Mary’s.

Second Team

Sienna Antkiewicz, Hanover Central, senior, shortstop: Batted .361 with three home runs, 36 RBIs and 31 runs scored for 3A state runner-up. All-conference. Committed to St. Xavier.

Jillian DeYoung, Hanover Central, freshman, pitcher: Went 7-7 with 1.88 ERA and 165 strikeouts in 111 2/3 innings for 3A state runner-up. Also hit .362 with four home runs, 17 RBIs and 14 runs scored. All-conference.

Grace Gabriel, Wheeler, freshman, utility/pitcher: Batted .507 with 14 RBIs, 37 runs scored and 33 steals for GSSC co-champion. Also had 4.38 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings. All-state third team.

Preslee Hill, Lowell, junior, third baseman: Batted .550 with 10 home runs, 29 RBIs and 25 runs scored. All-state third team, all-conference.

Lexi Iwema, Lake Central, junior, outfielder: Batted .417 with five home runs, 31 RBIs and 37 runs scored for DAC champion. All-state third team, all-conference. Committed to Indiana.

Delilah Kincaid, Valparaiso, sophomore, third baseman: Batted .446 with 10 home runs, 30 RBIs and 38 runs scored. All-state third team, all-conference.

CeCe Mason, Munster, senior, shortstop: Batted .341 with six home runs, 21 RBIs, 33 runs scored and 12 steals for NCC champion. All-conference.

Kaylee O’Connell, Munster, sophomore, pitcher/infielder: Batted .337 with six home runs, 19 RBIs and 15 runs scored for NCC champion. Also went 11-1 with 2.09 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 83 2/3 innings. All-conference.

Lexi Smith, Crown Point, senior, designated player/pitcher: Batted .400 with 18 RBIs, 34 runs scored and 14 steals for 4A state champion. Also went 11-2 with 2.59 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings. North All-Star, all-state third team, all-conference. Committed to Marian.

Jordan Steele, Highland, junior, outfielder: Batted .455 with three home runs, 26 RBIs and 32 runs scored for 3A sectional champion. All-conference.

Mercedes Szakacs, Boone Grove, senior, infielder/outfielder: Batted .394 with three home runs, 16 RBIs and 16 runs scored for Porter County Conference Tournament champion. All-conference. Committed to Purdue Northwest.

Caroline Wendlinger, Munster, sophomore, utility: Batted .420 with 12 home runs, 32 RBIs and 33 runs scored for NCC champion. All-state third team, all-conference.

Honorable Mention

Elani Alvarez, Merrillville, junior, shortstop

Jordan Boyd, Highland, senior, shortstop/third baseman

Brylie Bridges, Griffith, freshman, first baseman/pitcher

Maddie Dragon, Boone Grove, senior, outfielder

Analiya Feliciano, Morton, freshman, shortstop

Lulu Johnston, Crown Point, freshman, shortstop

Emili Knestrict, Hobart, senior, catcher

Elizabeth Kosek, Valparaiso, junior, catcher

Peyton Lonardi, Lowell, sophomore, catcher

Mia Maxel, LaPorte, senior, pitcher

Olivia Milton, Chesterton, sophomore, catcher

Cayden Petersen, Illiana Christian, junior, pitcher

Madelynn Queen, Bishop Noll, senior, infielder/pitcher

Nevaeh Rangel, Crown Point, junior, outfielder

Savannah Riley, Portage, senior, first baseman/catcher

Mallorie Rose, Kankakee Valley, sophomore, first baseman/pitcher

Ann Sawyer, Michigan City, senior, catcher

Scarlette Tegtman, Crown Point, junior, outfielder

MaKayla Van Vossen, Lake Central, junior, second baseman

Arianna Vianello, Whiting, senior, catcher