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Vote for the Daily News Fans Midseason Softball Player of the Year
TL;DR
Fans can now vote for the Daily News Midseason Softball Player of the Year as the Massachusetts high school softball season approaches its critical stretch. Candidates have been selected from previous player of the week nominations.
Key points
- Voting is open for the Midseason Softball Player of the Year.
- Candidates are from player of the week nominations.
- The high school softball season is nearing its critical stretch.
- Teams are competing for playoff positions.
Vote for the Daily News Fans Midseason Softball Player of the Year
Now's as good a time as any for an all-star break.
The stretch run of the Massachusetts high school softball season is fast approaching. Teams are jostling for seeding in the power rankings and playoff positions.
Now we can look back and assess the first half of the season and introduce the candidates for the 2026 Daily News Fans Midseason Softball Player of the Year. Candidates were pulled from our player of the week nominations so far this spring.
The poll will remain open for a week until noon Wednesday, May 21. Vote below:
AMSA Kathleen Galvin and Brooke Laudate head to the dugout against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA junior Ava McLeod on the mound against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA's Avery Constantine on the base path against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA second baseman Maddy Glynn tracks down a fly ball against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA shortstop Brooke Laudate makes the tag at second against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA junior Ava McLeod swings against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA base runner Adriann Murphy beats the throw to second base against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA fielder Brooke Laudate throws to first against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA' pitcher Adriann Murphy against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
AMSA softball head coach Jason Ayik spaks to the team after a 12-4 win against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA Kathleen Galvin and Brooke Laudate head to the dugout against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA Kathleen Galvin and Brooke Laudate head to the dugout against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA junior Ava McLeod on the mound against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA's Avery Constantine on the base path against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA second baseman Maddy Glynn tracks down a fly ball against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA shortstop Brooke Laudate makes the tag at second against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA junior Ava McLeod swings against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA base runner Adriann Murphy beats the throw to second base against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA fielder Brooke Laudate throws to first against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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AMSA softball 12-4 winners over Lunenburg
AMSA' pitcher Adriann Murphy against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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Vote for the Daily News Fans Midseason Softball Player of the Year
AMSA softball head coach Jason Ayik spaks to the team after a 12-4 win against Lunenburg at the Marlborough High School softball field, April 24, 2026.
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Our player of the year stories are meant as a way to highlight local high school athletes in the area. Making the list is an achievement in itself. Congratulations to all our athletes.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: 2026 Fans Softball Midseason Player of the Year Poll. Vote here
Q&A
Who are the candidates for the Daily News Midseason Softball Player of the Year?
The candidates were selected from the player of the week nominations throughout the spring season.
How can I vote for the Midseason Softball Player of the Year?
Voting details can be found in the article, where fans are encouraged to participate in the selection process.
What is the significance of the Midseason Softball Player of the Year award?
This award highlights outstanding performance in the first half of the Massachusetts high school softball season and recognizes top talent.
When does the Massachusetts high school softball season's playoff run begin?
The playoff run is approaching as teams are competing for seeding in the power rankings.