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The Gardner News is holding a poll for the Early Season Softball Player of the Year, featuring top local players. Voting is open until April 22 at noon.
As the spring season started, The Gardner News took a look at the top local softball players that are expected to make an impact for their team.
Whether it's returning upperclassmen that have already proven themselves in past seasons, or newcomers that are up and coming, there is plenty of talent to be seen for Gardner-area softball.
Check out our Players to Watch list here and help us choose which of these skilled athletes should be named Early Season Softball Player of the Year.
The poll runs until April 22 at noon.
Maggie Pernaa of Monty Tech grabs a fly ball in a game on May 12, 2025.
Mia Manca of Narragansett in the circle against West Boylston on April 16, 2025.
Sadie Bauver, Murdock
Lacey Beauregard, Narragansett
Nora Brown, Oakmont
Shannon Connolly, Murdock
Mia Curtis, Oakmont
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Alli Fitzsimmons, Gardner
Gianna Gerbick, Oakmont
Jordan Higbee, Monty Tech
Lilyana Lee, Murdock
Andrea Leger, Gardner
Gianna Manca, Narragansett
Mia Manca, Narragansett
Mya McDermott, Murdock
Callighan Milne, Oakmont
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Maggie Pernaa, Monty Tech
Abby Rogowski, Quabbin
Kailynn Schuster, Quabbin
Delani Stuart, Monty Tech
Violet Walsh, Gardner
This article originally appeared on Gardner News: Vote for The Gardner News Early Season Softball Player of the Year
The top candidates include returning upperclassmen and promising newcomers from the Gardner-area softball teams.
Voting ends on April 22 at noon.
You can participate by checking out the Players to Watch list and casting your vote through the provided poll link.

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