The polls are in and tallied up to see just who is this year’s top softball athletes of the 2A division and named on the All-State Teams.  2A coaches from across the state have cast their votes to assert who they think brought the best game throughout the 2023.  With an undefeated, championship team, it is no surprise that several Lady Dragons softball players were named on that list.

 Sophomore pitcher, Riglee Peterson was voted as the 2A player of the year.  From the mound, Peterson pitched 109 innings, facing 421 batters.  She threw an impressive 1426 pitches, allowing only 34 runs on 71 hits, with 147 strikeouts.  Her opponents batting average over the season was a dismal .172.  From the plate, Peterson had 79 at bats, scoring 38 runs on 39 hits which included 6 home runs, as well as 31 runners batted in.  Peterson was 100% on her attempt of 16 stolen bases.

Three other members of the Lady Dragon softball were voted a part of the 2A All-State First Team Hallie Horsley, Bostyn Combs, and Beth McClain.  Horsley had a stellar season as she covered first base for the Malad softball team.  From the field she had 110 putouts on 119 chances, averaging an incredible .983.  Horsley excelled from behind the plate as well, totalling up 34 runs on 41 hits from 69 at bats with zero strike outs, 2 home runs and batting in 21 teammates.  With this vote to first team, the multi-sport athlete Horsley ends her junior year named to the volleyball, basketball and softball first team, an impressive feat.

Outfielder Combs ended her sophomore season on a high note as she tallied up 76 at bats, scoring 32 runs on 31 hits, with 3 home runs and 14 RBI.  Combs had a strong base running game as well tallying up 14 stolen bases over the season.

Senior shortstop, McClain stepped up big as the Lady Dragons moved through their state tournament games, helping lead her team to their championship victory.  Her steady  progress over the 2023 season led to McClain being a key component of their finals games.  In the 14 games McClain played in this season, she totaled 22 putouts as well as 15 assists.

Congratulations to these athletes for the success of the season and making it to the Idaho 2A All-State First Team!