Free State’s Starr all-state

Free State junior outfielder Dacia Starr was named first-team all-state in Class 6A by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association on Wednesday.

Lawrence High senior shortstop Sophie Taylor earned second-team all-state honors in 6A.

Among area players, Eudora junior first baseman Jordan Flakus was a first-team pick in 4A, and Ottawa outfielder Bayleigh Nelson was selected for the second team. Mill Valley pitcher Rienna Schriner earned second-team honors in 5A.

Oskaloosa pitcher Haidyn Bassett, catcher Madison Miller and outfielder Jaden Courter, along with Wellsville infielder Kelsie Klamm were first-team selections in 3A. Wellsville pitcher Hannah Pemberton and infielder Lauren McDaniel were placed on the second team.

In 2-1A, McLouth pitcher Shannon Greene and infielders Kimi Patterson and Madison Pope were chosen for the second team.