Softball: Five local players named Class 4 All-State

Four players from James Wood and one from Sherando were named to the VHSL Class 4 All-State Second Team that was released on Monday.

The Colonels selections are pitcher Cadence Rieg (58 innings, 10-2, 3.50 ERA, 70 strikeouts in the circle; .536 batting average, three home runs, 28 RBIs, 37 runs, 14 stolen bases, .608 on-base percentage at the plate); senior catcher Sydney Orndorff (.477, six home runs, 40 RBIs, .506 OBP); senior second baseman Izzy McKee (.451, seven home runs, 35 RBIs, 31 runs, .520 OBP) and junior Jenna Shull, a designated player-flex selection. Shull hit .371 with three home runs and 23 RBIs and a .444 OBP and pitched 78.1 innings, recording an 11-1 record, two saves, a 3.57 ERA and 93 strikeouts.

Junior outfielder Abby Vadnais was selected for Sherando. Vadnais hit .390 and had 19 RBIs, 35 runs, 25 stolen bases and a .484 OBP.

Louisa County senior pitcher Emily Gillespie is the Player of the Year and Louisa’s Susan Sharpe is Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to a 9-1 win over Halifax County in the state championship game to complete a 24-1 season.