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Millbrook sophomore Alexis McFarland was named the Class 4 Northwestern Softball Co-Player of the Year along with Fauquier senior catcher Helena Lovell in selections announced Friday.

James Wood coach Todd Baker earned Co-Coach of the Year honors with Fauquier’s Erika Lamper. The Colonels (12-10) won the district tournament while Fauquier won the regular-season title.

McFarland was selected to the designated player/flex position and is joined on the First Team by senior teammate and pitcher Emily Jeffries. Other First Team selections are James Wood senior pitcher Laken Whipkey, junior second baseman Izzy McKee, sophomore outfielder Cadence Rieg and junior Sydney Orndorff (at-large); and Sherando sophomore outfielder Abby Vadnais and senior Isabel Hall (at-large).

Second Team selections are James Wood junior shortstop Sadie Kittoe, senior outfielder Caitlyn Shutts and junior Ellie Johnson (at-large); Millbrook senior catcher Kenzie Edwards and senior Paige Flinchum (at-large); Sherando junior second baseman Madison Harris and junior third baseman Jaeda Long; and Handley sophomore pitcher Jenna Shull.

Honorable mention selections are Millbrook senior Ashlyn Philyaw and freshman Allie Simmons; and Handley senior Sara Blowers and junior Laura Hogan.

James Wood will play at Dulles regular-season and tournament champion Tuscarora at 6:30 p.m. in Tuesday’s Region 4C semifinals. Semifinal winners advance to Thursday’s championship and earn state tournament berths.