Meagan Bliese, Woodbury. Bliese smacked a two-run homer, stole two bases and added two singles in a 5-2 victory at Stillwater on April 24. The right-handed senior has a .500 batting average this spring, and she will extend her volleyball career at Concordia-St. Paul next season.

Peyton Boom, Barnesville. The senior pitcher served as a defensive and offensive threat in a 10-1 victory over Wheaton/Herman Norcross on April 24, delivering 13 strikeouts and hitting a two-run triple.

Saryn Sherrell, Minneapolis South. The junior threw 14 strikeouts to lead the Tigers over Minneapolis Southwest 7-5 on April 25. Sherrell averages 8.5 strikeouts per game this season.

Kate Pryor, Minnehaha Academy. Pryor stole two bases and had four hits, including a home run and a triple, to help seal a 10-7 victory over Mounds Park Academy. She has a .638 batting average.

McKenzie Wilkins, Coon Rapids. The senior hit two home runs and had six RBI in the Cardinals’ 10-6 victory over Andover.

Brooke Burditt, St. Michael-Albertville. Burditt struck out 12 from the pitcher's circle and notched an RBI single at the plate to help the Knights curb North Branch 5-4. The junior has delivered 44 strikeouts this season.

Taylor Bross, Blaine. The senior Augustana commit hit a double and a home run to finish with three RBI in Friday’s 11-5 win over Centennial. She has four home runs this season.

Elly Novak, Tri-City United. The right-hander tallied 12 strikeouts and hit a double against Medford in a 4-0 on April 28. The sophomore also racked up six strikeouts against St. Peter on April 24.

Erin Poepping, Totino-Grace. The right-handed pitcher, left-handed batter contributed in a big way to her team’s 14-0 win over Wayzata on April 29. She recorded nine strikeouts from the circle and finished with a double, a home run and four RBI at the plate. The East Carolina commit was equally as integral in a 19-3 victory over Orono the day before, striking out seven and hitting three singles and a double.

Olivia Christopherson, New London-Spicer. The senior pitcher was dominant against Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta, dealing 17 strikeouts in a 1-0 shutout on April 29.

*Stats and records as of April 30

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