Tricia Sullivan, New Bedford  DIVISION 1
		Standing 6 feet 1 inch on the mound and using a blazing fastball, Tricia Sullivan was a dominant force on EMass's most dominant team. New Bedford went 14-0 in Sullivan's starts during the regular season. Batting .450, Sullivan was an on-base machine. In a quarterfinal match against Taunton, she stole two bases to score a run in a 2-1 win. That same game, she pitched 10 innings of three-hit, 14-strikeout ball to earn the win, her 16th of the season. Sullivan also swims and runs track for New Bedford. A four-year honor roll student, Sullivan plans to attend UConn.

Ashley Messina, Hanover  DIVISION 2
		In her spare time, Indians ace Ashley Messina gives pitching lessons to young girls. Those kids had better pay attention. Messina was lights out for Hanover this year, one of the many highlights in a dream season for the Patriot League's best team. She compiled a remarkable 0.35 ERA, tossing 120 strikeouts and no walks. Messina has been a Patriot League All-Star since her sophomore year and played for the Strikers in the Bay State Games. An inductee into the National Honor Society, she plans to attend Bentley College.

Stephanie Mayne, North Reading  DIVISION 3
		The Hornets were the class of the Cape Ann League this spring, and a major component of the team was Mayne, their star catcher. The junior batted .549 with six homers and 30 RBIs and was named the league player of the year. An all-star since she was a freshman at North Andover, Mayne excelled off the diamond as well, captaining the Hornets' volleyball team to the Division 3 North title and winning the most valuable player award in varsity basketball. She plays club softball for the 18-and-under Concord Raiders. She hopes to attend a Division 1 college and study architecture.

Rick O'Brien, Lowell  DIVISION 1
		In some capacity, O'Brien has been involved with Lowell sports since he was a teenager. He graduated from Keith Academy in 1966, played baseball and ran cross-country at Lowell State College, and has been the head coach of Red Raider softball for 28 seasons (and counting). Lowell, which won the Division 1 state championship last season, scrambled through the top-to-bottom talented Merrimack Valley I conference, finishing the regular season 11-9 and earning a tournament berth. O'Brien had plenty of praise for the players on this year's softball team: ''This team is made up of bright, talented, hard-working student-athletes. They are a lot of fun to be around.''

Matthew Plummer, Hanover  DIVISION 2
		Becoming a champion is tough. Staying a champion is even tougher. Yet the Indians and their coach cruised in 2006, knocking down a 22-0 season and their fourth consecutive Patriot League title. During their four-year stint as champions, Hanover has gone 73-14. This season, Plummer's crew emphasized pitching and defense, allowing more than one run in a game only three times. An All-Scholastic as a player in 1985 for Hanover's baseball team, Plummer has compiled a 192-107 record in 15 years of coaching softball. Employing the ''Impossible is nothing'' for a team motto, Plummer said the success of the team is a reflection of dedication and hard work of his players and their families. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and solving math problems.

Thomas D. Elliott, East Boston  DIVISION 3
		East Boston made an exciting charge through the early rounds of the tournament before falling to top-seeded Presentation of Mary in the quarterfinals. Despite the loss, it was an impressive 2006 campaign for East Boston and its head coach. Elliott coached his alma mater to a 14-7 record and the Division A Boston City title. A 1978 graduate of Eastie, Elliott celebrated his 20th anniversary as head coach of the softball team. He is also an assistant football coach. In 1983, Elliott graduated from Curry College, where he played on the football team. Elliott, who said it is an honor to represent the city of Boston, gives credit to everyone involved in the program, but especially to ''all the young ladies since the inception of softball in the city.'' Elliott added, ''It has been a pleasure to coach all of you.''

Ashley Botelho, Coyle-Cassidy  CATCHER
		Botelho was the quintessential star catcher for the Warriors this season. Standing in the batter's box, she hit .441 and led the team in runs batted in with 20. Crouched behind the batter's box, she was 9 for 9 in runners caught stealing. Her 90 career RBIs were enough to surpass Jess Depolito's 2002 school record of 79. Botelho was no slouch in the classroom either, being named to the National and Spanish Honor Society, and ranked in the top 10 percent of her class. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and going to the beach. She will attend Drexel University.

Alison Rose Chouinard, Case  SHORTSTOP
		The Cardinal shortstop was the model of consistency during her high school career. In four seasons, she played every inning of every game for Case. Chouinard's 33 RBIs were third most in the state and her .625 average was eighth best in EMass. Chouinard graduated with a .998 fielding percentage and committed just one error her senior year. Chouinard earned varsity letters in three other sports in addition to softball: volleyball, soccer, and track. She also played club softball for the Swansea Muddog Travel team. A member of the National Honor Society and yearbook staff, Chouinard is headed to Bryant University, where she will play softball.

Nicole Dayton, Belmont  PITCHER
		A four-year varsity starter, Belmont's ace established herself as the premier strikeout pitcher in the Middlesex League. She struck out 198 during the regular season and notched her 500th career strikeout early this season against Watertown. Dayton was solid on offense as well, batting .420 with 2 homers and 16 runs batted in. A three-time all-star and co-MVP of the Middlesex League in 2006, Dayton also tossed a pair of no-hitters in leading the Marauders to their first league title in 32 years. She played summer softball for Mass Destruction and plans to attend UMass-Boston.

Michelle Franey, Abington  UTILITY
		Abington has won 67 straight games in the South Shore League and Franey has been a big part of the run. This spring the versatile senior played all nine positions for the Green Wave. On the mound, she went 5-2 with a 1.75 ERA. She also contributed from the batter's box, hitting .545 while scoring 24 runs as Abington finished 16-5. She finished her career with an even 100 runs scored and a .485 average. In her junior year, Franey led the SSL in hitting at .578. The senior was an all-star this year for the third consecutive season. Franey also played varsity basketball and plans to attend American International College to study nursing and play softball.

Jennifer Gilbert, Dighton-Rehoboth  PITCHER
		It might have seemed a daunting challenge to try to top last season's All-Scholastic performance, but Gilbert did just that. Gilbert had 16 wins and 170 strikeouts during the regular season as the Falcons' ace. In the tournament quarterfinals, she demolished Wareham, allowing just two hits and driving in a run en route to an 8-0 win. In her spare time, Gilbert enjoys going to the beach, playing tennis, and traveling. She has played club soccer for the Swansea Muddogs, Mass Fire and Ice, and Mass Drifters. She will attend Fairfield University to study business.

Katelyn Hebert, Lowell  PITCHER
		It's not often the star pitcher is also the leadoff hitter, but Hebert handled the double duty as well as Red Raider fans could hope this season. Hebert compiled a 0.65 ERA and held opposing hitters to a .138 average. She hit .425, with 23 runs scored. Hebert, a four-time Merrimack Valley All-Conference selection, was the conference's 2006 player of the year. In the offseason, she played club softball for the Merrimack Valley Twisters. Hebert will attend UMass-Lowell and plans to major in criminal justice.

Sue Killilea, Archbishop Williams  CATCHER/DIV>
		Killilea - a catcher - is a leader. That's why she was a Catholic Central League All-Star for four years and the conference MVP this year. That's why she was third in the league in batting at .584 and led her team to the Division 2 South finals, where the Archies were edged by Greater New Bedford, 1-0, after getting past Diman (13-0), New Testament (21-0), and Bishop Connolly (16-1). Killilea also plays volleyball and basketball and runs, swims, and exercises in her free time along with participating in Mass. Invasion club softball. She is headed to Merrimack.

Jenna Lazar, Milton  SHORTSTOP
		The role of a leadoff hitter is to get on base and put herself in a position to score runs. Lazar performed that role to the letter this season, batting .456 and stealing 21 bases as Milton's premier table-setter. The senior has been a menace on the base paths throughout high school, ending her Wildcats career with 60 thefts and 100 runs scored. Lazar was a star on defense, committing only two errors and graduating with a .950 fielding percentage. She was the Bay State League's most valuable player. Lazar also plays ice hockey and soccer, and a captain in both sports. She enjoys attending country music concerts. Lazar will attend Endicott.

Kait Mendall, Coyle-Cassidy  PITCHER
		The scoreboard operator can rest when Mendall is on the mound. The senior pitched 12 consecutive shutouts (13 overall) en route to a 15-win season. Her 72 straight shutout innings were a school record, holding opponents to a .121 batting average and striking out 165. She has been an Eastern Athletic League All-Star since her junior year, when she moved from third base to the mound. Since then, she is 24-0 in conference play. She was a member of the winter track team, a member of the National Honor Society, and enjoys playing classical piano. She will attend Stonehill.

Kim Miner, Concord-Carlisle  PITCHER
		One of just two juniors on this list, Miner's credentials speak for themselves. She was the Dual County League's player of the year, in recognition of her 136-inning, 19-2 season. Opposing hitters struck out 246 times against her and batted just .037. She allowed only 13 runs all season. Even more impressive, only four were earned. She has been a DCL All-Star in each of her three seasons. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and a recipient of the St. Lawrence Book Award for poetry/short story writing. She enjoys going to the beach in her spare time. Miner is presently undecided about her college plans.

Justyne Roy, Dighton-Rehoboth  SECOND BASE
		Following an All-Scholastic season in which she batted .479 and didn't strike out once, the pressure was on Dighton-Rehoboth's lethal second baseman for an encore. She didn't disappoint, putting together .389 average with two home runs, 10 doubles and a team-best 25 runs batted in. Roy also plays volleyball and runs track for the Falcons. She has played club softball for the Massachusetts Fire & Ice since her sophomore year and will attend UConn in the fall.

Jessie Russell, West Bridgewater  THIRD BASE
		If you attended West Bridgewater High School while Russell roamed the halls, you really couldn't miss her. She was your class president. She was your Salutatorian. She's representing your school at Harvard. She also had something to say on the fields surrouding the school. In softball, she hit .506, with four home runs and 35 RBIs, as the Wildcats won the Division 3 South championship. In 81 at-bats, she had nine walks and only two strikeouts. In basketball, she was a league MVP and scored her 1,000th point in her junior year, and in field hockey, as in the other two sports, she was a four-year conference all-star.

ATLANTIC COAST (NORTH): Leanna Lam, Kim LeBel, Quincy; Gia Zopatti, Lauren Paton, Ashley Garvey, Plymouth North; Lisa de la Campa, Tia Sapienza, Jenna Venuto, Danielle Mitchell, Whitman-Hanson; Alyssa Obin, Caitlin Walsh, Jackie Irwin, Plymouth South; Kerry Coughlin, Kelly Barden, North Quincy.

ATLANTIC COAST (SOUTH): Courntey Pina, Sarah Palmer-Thompson, Nicole Abbott, Katherine Marvullo, Dennis-Yarmouth; Jen Thiesing, Ashley Conrad, Justine Ducie, Sandwich; Sarah Johnson, Alyssa Sliney, Carly Benning, Kelsey MacDonald, Nauset; Jen Domingos, Falmouth.

BAY STATE: Jenna Bortolotti, Melissa Traft, Emma May, Jenna Lazar, Kristen McCormack, Milton; Kristen Dolan, Katie Simoni, Norwood; Jessica Carmichael, Needham; Alex Sera, Newton North; Erica Price, Framingham; Meaghan Sweeney, Danielle Power, Walpole; Steph Horn, Emily Weedon, Wellesley; Katie Corey, Weymouth; Leah Francona, Brookline.

BIG THREE: Chelsea Sampson, Tricia Sullivan, Jocelyn Abaray, Amanda Audette and Melissa Gonet, New Bedford; Caitlyn Belanger, Brittney Poissant, Michaela Ferreira and Kayla Piexoto, Durfee; Stephanie Ameen and Kristyn Carroll, Brockton.

BOSTON CITY: Lily Keung, Gabrielle White, Latin Academy; Yeslinette Burgos, Ashley Kelley, Brighton; Suseyan Newell, Maria Rodriguez, J.E. Burke; Angelina Slocum, Nellene Solomon, Charlestown; Kamiya Flakes, Damina Soares, Dorchester; Monica Cioffi, Krysten Hunt, Danielle Sutera, East Boston; Laray Brison, Patrice Shepherd, English; Melissa Ruiz, Selina Ruiz, Fenway; Jennifer Senices, Vanessa Valdez, Hyde Park; Janery Gomez, Jazmine Villalona, Madison Park; Aileen Perez, Jazmine Shorter, New Mission; Leah Hough, Vanessa Valdez, O'Bryant; Lakeica Barnes, Amanda Hine, South Boston; Sarah Battersby, Crystal Genao Kristal Tower, Snowden; Jacqueline Roumanos, Brittany Small, West Roxbury.

CAPE ANN: Amanda Bomba, Leah Boody, Angela Lattime, Amesbury; Audra Buckley, Lynnfield; Katherine McGann, Masconomet; Liz Day, Christine Gillespie, North Andover; Meghan Chase, Stephanie Mayne, Caroline Gattusso, North Reading; Liz Lebrun, Stacy Toner, Triton; Cathy Sheerin, Wilmington.

CATHOLIC: Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Melissa Griffin, Nazareth; Kasey Cedorchuk, Katelyn McIrney and Nadine Powell, Mt. St. Joseph's; Patricia Coffey, Aisling Ryan and Lauren Zullo, Mt. Alvernia.

COMMONWEALTH LARGE: Geena Constantin, Kerri Karez and Jen Bencievoiga, P.M.A.; Kelli Jo Deardoff, Kristin cantwell and Melissa Goveia, Shawsheen; Jill McCallister, Nicole Chasse and Julie McCallister, Gr. Lowell; Tina Beauregard and Kelly Sullivan, Whittier; Catherine Costopoulous and Amy Sanz, Tyngsboro.

DUAL COUNTY: Ann Kyzer, Katie Omstead, Catie Bender, Erin Murphy, Kristie Kyzer, Acton-Boxboro; Rae Bradley, Bridget Griffin, Kelley Maley, Bri Gochenour, Lincoln-Sudbury; Hayley Marcus, Mimi Zielinski, Jill Lenson, Emily Bellush, Newton South; Liz Balaconis, Laura LeBlanc, Boston Latin; Samantha Luther, Eliza Jacobellis, Kim Miner, Lisa Debruzzi, Sydney Levan, Concord-Carlisle; Melinda Corssino, Cassie Taverna, Rebekah Armstrong, Bedford; Elisa LaRoche, Sarah Guillemette, Meghan O'Brien, Heather Friedman, Marina Meliones, Wayland; Olivia Piccione, Weston.

GREATER BOSTON: Rachel White, Arlington; Erykah Gethers, Cambridge; Rachel Burley, Lauren Concannon, Everett; Chelsea Choate, Krystal O'Brien, Larissa O'Rouke, Malden; Gina Servideo, Medford; Courtney Corning, Tawny Palmieri, Mandy Correalle, Peabody; Kristen Wagner, Somerville; Kristen Dooley, Renee LeBlanc, Michelle Torres, Waltham.

HOCKOMOCK: Erin Higgins, Stephanie Bice, Emily Stearns, Mansfield; Jackie Mula, Kristine Stigas, Canton; Andrea Bagley, Foxboro; Lauren Cucinotta, Cassie Giusti, Kim Hassell, Franklin; Angela Cole, Caroline Engwer, King Philip; Kali Barrett, North Attleboro; Jenny Bellavance, Sharon; Erin Flaherty, Meghan Noyes, Stoughton.

MAYFLOWER: Jessica Soares, Melissa Chapdelaine, Diman; Samantha Doyle, Donna Allen, Bristol Plymouth; Shayna Joyce, Nicole Pasquantonio, Blue Hills; Kelsey Fredericks, Aislinn Dugan, Nantucket; Leigh Hammontree, Westport; Brittany Arnone, Jessie Russell, Amanda Ryan, Alyssa Williams, West Bridgewater; Toni Gomes, Ali Lyons, Sacred Heart; Samantha Conly, Nichole LaPierre, Avon; Lynn Karamanian, Southeastern; Casey Hill, Laura Cummings, Amanda Gallarani, Elizabeth Depesa, Norfolk Aggie; Alyssa Rozak, Jessica Lewis, Tri-County; Tricia Marquardt, Erica Delgado, South Shore; Yahaira Robles-Ferro, Mari Mitchell, Old Colony; Kristina Prusik, Holbrook; Roni Lavelle, Cape Cod Tech., Amy Caforello, Chatham; Kaitlyn Carrier, Upper Cape.

MERRIMACK VALLEY: Emily Cummings, Andover; Katie Sullivan, Billerica; Rachel Merrick, Melissa Lucas, Central Catholic; Stephanie Clapp, Chelmsford; Stephanie Rollo, Dracut; Amanda Martori, Haverhill; Muriel Jiminez, Lawrence; Danielle Hebert, Kathryn Trombly, Katie Hebert, Lowell; Hannah Everson, Methuen; Meghan Soby, Notre Dame Tyngsboro; Sharon Eliott, Erica Matranga, Michaela Marche, Tewksbury.

MIDDLESEX: Nicole Dayton and Ilana Orloff, Belmont; Stephanie Collins and Jill Peterson, Burlington; Jenny Beaton, Jen Abrams, Jeanna Simeone and Maria Pandolfo, Reading; Kryssie Cudmore, Jodi Fralick, Jenna Fralick, Kristen Dwyer and Katie Davis, Woburn; Kayla McEachern and Jess O'Meara, Stoneham; Jess Pashos, Winchester; Rachel Towle, Melrose; Laura Chandler and Lisa Donahue, Wakefield.

SOUTH SHORE: Lauren Conway, Michelle Franey, Courtney Foster, Erin Foster, Kathy Greenough, Abington; Samantha Eakins, Megan Hurlbert, Danielle Spillane, Joanna Weathers, Carver; Erin Liddell, Melissa Crowley-Buck, Virginia Spofford, Christina Pinkus, Cohasset; Marianne Musk, Meagan Robbins, Harwich; Courtney Mitchell, Janine Struzziery, Sam Werner, Hull; Rachel Bouthilette, Katie Sylvester, Mashpee.

TRI-VALLEY: Chelsey Karb, Nicole D'Argento, Brittnee O'Neill, Jenn Martell, Ashland; Jamie Sacco, Bellingham; Christa Numbers, Cara Hart, Holliston; Lindsay Colvin, Medfield; Ashby Pyle, Millis; Tierney Marceau, Emily Archer, Stacey Allen, Norton; Kathleen McDonald, Susie McGillivray, Westwood.