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Star Tribune All-Metro second, third teams

By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune, 06/06/16, 8:30PM CDT

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A look at the other honorees.

Star Tribune all-metro second team

Pitchers

Olivia Wolters, Elk River, sr.: Hard-thrower compiled a 17-4 record, 1.35 ERA, 219 strikeouts.

Gabby Sprang, Rosemount, jr.: Exceptionally talented University of Tennessee recruit was Rosemount’s equalizer in a down season.

Angie McBeain, Prior Lake, sr.: Led the Lakers to a 17-2 regular-season, South Suburban Conference title.

Halley Jones, Spring Lake Park, jr.: Elevated her game in the postseason, led the Panther to first state tourney berth.

Maddie Greer, North St. Paul, sr.: Top pitcher in the Metro East Conference. 13-1, 1.18 ERA, 113 SO.

Catchers

Elise Barnes, South St. Paul, sr.: Four-year starter hit .529 with eight HR, 32 RBI.

Amber Montero, Centennial, sr.: Controls the game behind the plate, has power in her bat.

Abby Lien, Eastview, soph.: Eastview’s best all-around player. Excels at shortstop, too.

Position players

Emily Hansen, Buffalo, 3B, soph.: Natural hitter with amazing hand-eye coordination.

Kristina Lodahl, Tartan, SS, sr.: Hit .426 with a .817 slugging pct. (10 2B, two 3B, three HR).

Emma Nelson, Minneapolis Southwest, SS, sr.: Best player in the city. Hit .644, 37 runs, 24 stolen bases.

Brittney Davis, Champlin Park, 3B, jr.: Hit .537 and adds a great glove Just one error in 19 games.


All-metro third team

How the team was chosen

The Star Tribune’s All-Metro teams and Metro Player of the Year were chosen after ballots were sent to all metro-area coaches. In making the selections, the Star Tribune considered nominations from metro-area coaches, conversations with coaches and staff observations.

The MN Softball Hub poll is based on opinion and for entertainment purposes only.


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