11 softball players to watch

Rachel Alligood, Harry Truman. The junior hurler has rejuvenated a Tigers team that plays in the very tough SOL National Conference.

Morgan Decker, Central Bucks South. She's only a freshman, but she's leading the unbeaten Titans in hitting.

Stephanie Pritchard, Octorora. She proved she can pitch with a two-hitter in a 1-0 loss to Downingtown West, The Inquirer's No. 8 team

Caroline Raymond, Downingtown West. The righthander for the Whippets could develop into the the most dominating pitcher in the area. She throws in the 60s.

Kelly Schymanski, Owen J. Roberts. She overcame a broken pitching arm last season to take the Wildcats to the PIAA semifinals.

Gina Sciarrone, St. Hubert. The leftfielder was an all-league selection last season as a junior after leading the Bambies to the Catholic League crown.

Courtney Spina, Garnet Valley. If the Jaguars are going to go deep into the PIAA playoffs again, they will need her pitching.

Nicole Troisi, Kennedy-Kenrick. The Wolverines fortunes in the Catholic League will rise on the pitching arm of this sophomore.

Christina Udris, Neshaminy. Together with Erin Quense and Kelsey Ryan she forms a potent middle of the Redskins lineup.

Valerie Sadowl, Hatboro-Horsham. A freshman, she comes from a line of former Hatters. Sisters Amy and Amanda were pitchers.

Stephanie Farrar, North Penn. The Maidens' first baseman was an all-SOL National Conference selection last season, as was teammate Mary Ward.