4A All-Idaho softball team: The top talent from the state’s deepest classification
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman publishes the results.
4A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Pilar Cook
Bishop Kelly, sr., P/OF/1B
An imposing figure in the circle and at the plate, the 5-5 senior led the Knights to back-to-back state titles in dominating fashion. She threw 82 ⅔ innings, going 14-2 with a 1.78 ERA and 117 strikeouts. She also hit .494 with nine home runs and 47 RBIs.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Kevin Schimmelpfennig
Vallivue
He led the Falcons to a 22-10 record and a second-place trophy at state, the best in program history.
FIRST TEAM
Britney Henderson
Vallivue, sr., P
She posted a 3.88 ERA while leading the 4A ranks in wins (20), strikeouts (185), innings pitched (154 ⅔) and complete games (18).
Regan McDaniel
Mountain Home, sr., P
The Walla Walla CC commit went 13-4 with a 2.80 ERA and a .247 batting average against. She struck out 129 in 103 innings.
Miah Lusk
Pocatello, so., P
The power pitcher made huge strides in her sophomore season, going 14-6 with a 2.85 ERA and 176 strikeouts in 120 innings.
Kayla Stoker
Bishop Kelly, sr., C
A de facto assistant coach for the two-time champs, the Montana State-Billings commit hit .507 with six home runs and 37 RBIs.
Brooke Garman
Vallivue, sr., INF
A power and speed threat, the Falcons’ leadoff hitter finished hitting .569 with 10 home runs, 61 runs scored and 24 stolen bases.
Kaysie Jolley
Bishop Kelly, sr., INF
The Central Methodist (NAIA) commit hit .567 with 40 RBIs, leading 4A in home runs (18) and slugging percentage (1.448).
Jorja Crider
Middleton, so., INF
The shortstop posed a threat at the plate, hitting .524 with 13 home runs. But she also only committed one error in 81 chances.
Harper Campanella
Bishop Kelly, jr., INF
A brick wall at third base, she also hit .522 with 11 home runs, 50 RBIs and a 1.130 slugging percentage.
Autumn Allen
Jerome, so., OF
The leadoff hitter topped 4A in hits (59), posting a .578 batting average and slugging 1.069 despite playing with a sprained wrist.
Bella Villegas
Bishop Kelly, sr., OF
The College of Idaho commit hit for the cycle in the state finals, finishing the year hitting .521 with six home runs and 29 RBIs.
Molly Hodge
Twin Falls, fr., OF
The freshman led 4A with 54 RBIs and struck out just five times all season. She hit .490 and ripped seven home runs.
This story was originally published June 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
