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Vote now among 27 nominees for midseason softball player of the year
TL;DR
Voting is now open for the midseason softball player of the year among 27 nominees. Fans can participate in selecting their favorite player.
Key points
- Voting is open for midseason softball player of the year
- 27 nominees are available for fans to choose from
- Fans can participate in the voting process
- Laney defeated Ashley 17-3 in a recent game
Vote now among 27 nominees for midseason softball player of the year
Laney's #15 Briley Foster rounds 2nd as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney celebrates a scoreas they took on Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's #14 Elin Bentley slides into 2nd as they took on Laney at Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026 in Wilmington, N.C. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's#15 Emersyn Oxendine trys to tag out Laney's #3 Barrett Price as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's #3 Barrett Price slides safely into 3rd as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's catcher #2 Riley Andrews picks up the ball at home Tuesday 14, 2026. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's #15 Emersyn Oxendine catches the ball for an out as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's #9 Brileigh Mathews pitches as they took on Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's#6 Taryn Wayland tries to get a hold of the ball as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's #6 Taryn Wayland rounds 2nd as took on Laney at Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026 in Wilmington, N.C. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney lines up before taking on Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's#6 Taryn Wayland tags out Laney as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's #6 Taryn Wayland slides safe into home as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's#15 Emersyn Oxendine goes to tag out Laney's #8 Sydney Short as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's #15 Briley Foster gets a hit as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley meets at the mound as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's catcher catches a ball from the outfied as they took on Ashley April 14, 2026.
Ashley's #12 Olivia Albertson makes a catch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's #2 Isabella Stevens gets a hit as Ashley took onn Laney Tuesday April 14, 2026.
Ashley's #12 Olivia Albertson makes a catch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Ashley's #3 Saylor Cross throws another pitch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
Laney's #15 Briley Foster scores as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #15 Briley Foster rounds 2nd as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #15 Briley Foster rounds 2nd as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney celebrates a scoreas they took on Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #14 Elin Bentley slides into 2nd as they took on Laney at Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026 in Wilmington, N.C. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's#15 Emersyn Oxendine trys to tag out Laney's #3 Barrett Price as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #3 Barrett Price slides safely into 3rd as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's catcher #2 Riley Andrews picks up the ball at home Tuesday 14, 2026. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #15 Emersyn Oxendine catches the ball for an out as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #9 Brileigh Mathews pitches as they took on Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's#6 Taryn Wayland tries to get a hold of the ball as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #6 Taryn Wayland rounds 2nd as took on Laney at Ashley Tuesday April 14, 2026 in Wilmington, N.C. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney lines up before taking on Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's#6 Taryn Wayland tags out Laney as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #6 Taryn Wayland slides safe into home as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's#15 Emersyn Oxendine goes to tag out Laney's #8 Sydney Short as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #15 Briley Foster gets a hit as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley meets at the mound as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's catcher catches a ball from the outfied as they took on Ashley April 14, 2026.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #12 Olivia Albertson makes a catch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Vote now among 27 nominees for midseason softball player of the year
Laney's #2 Isabella Stevens gets a hit as Ashley took onn Laney Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #12 Olivia Albertson makes a catch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Ashley's #3 Saylor Cross throws another pitch as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
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Ashley vs Laney in Girls Softball
Laney's #15 Briley Foster scores as Ashley took on Laney at Ashley. Laney beat Ashley 17-3.
The 2026 North Carolina high school softball season is reaching the final stretch of regular-season action, but Wilmington-area squads keep bringing the heat.
From Carolina Coast Conference clashes to new matchups in the Southeastern and East Central conferences, this spring has something for everyone.
With just a few games left in the regular season, it's time to vote for the 2026 StarNews Midseason Softball Player of the Year. Below, you will find 27 nominees to choose from. Voting in this poll closes Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. At least one player from each of the area's 11 squads was nominated.
Vote now below as many times as you like.
TOP PERFORMERS Here are 24 Wilmington-area high school sports top performers
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington, NC 2026 midseason softball player of the year voting
Q&A
Who are the nominees for midseason softball player of the year?
There are 27 nominees for the midseason softball player of the year.
How can I vote for the midseason softball player of the year?
Fans can vote online to select their favorite player among the nominees.
What is the deadline for voting in the midseason softball player of the year contest?
The article does not specify a deadline for voting; please check the voting platform for details.
What teams are represented by the nominees for the midseason softball player of the year?
The nominees include players from various teams, including Laney and Ashley.
