All-Southeastern Pa. Softball First Team

Wambold, a senior headed to Syracuse, was instrumental in the Hatters' run to their second PIAA Class AAAA championship in four seasons. She could just as easily beat you with a well-placed bunt as with a shot over the fence. She was one of the area's leading home-run hitters with nine, including two in the postseason. A shortstop during the regular season, she was moved to catcher for the playoffs when Kelsey Koelzer got hurt.

"She had a career year this season," Indians coach Courtney Hughes said. "She worked so hard to accomplish what she did. Her hard work paid off." What she did was use her right arm to carry the Indians to a fifth-place finish in the District 1 Class AAAA playoffs and a berth in the PIAA playoffs for the first time since 2006. A senior bound for Shippensburg, she finished with a 16-5 record and 1.01 ERA. In 152 innings, Parkins struck out 239.

The junior righthander was 26-2 in pitching the Hatters to their second PIAA Class AAAA state title in four seasons. In pitching every game, Shaffer wasn't overpowering but showed a tremendous knack for placing her pitches where she wanted. She is as cool as ice, her expression rarely changing no matter what kind of pitching situation she's in. She also contributed with her bat.

Runners simply didn't dare test the junior backstop. Of those who dared to do so, she threw seven of them out. Besides having a strong arm, Klepchick also had a very effective bat. In what turned out to be a disappointing year for the talent-laden Titans - they were eliminated early in the District 1 playoffs - Klepchick led the team in batting with a .396 average. She had a slugging percentage of .586.

One of the most respected hitters in the area, Alden was intentionally walked more than 20 times this season. When she was pitched to, the Rutgers-bound senior batted better than .500 with seven home runs, including two grand slams. To cope with the intentional passes, Alden was moved from the third spot in the Panthers' batting order to leadoff. She's a versatile player, equally at home at first base, third base, the outfield, or pitching. She was also a standout volleyball and basketball player for Tennent.

First-year coach Dave Chichilitti says he will be hard-pressed to replace this four-year veteran. Clee batted .492 this season, scoring 30 runs and driving in 10 from her leadoff position. She committed just two errors at second base and struck out only twice. A four-time all-Suburban One League National Conference selection, Clee is headed to Delaware, where she hopes to make the softball team as a walk-on.

A slick fielder at the hot corner, Decker also wielded a strong bat for the Titans, who were surprised in the District 1 Class AAAA playoffs by Downingtown West. Decker was the second-leading hitter for the Titans, batting .375. A junior, she had an on-base percentage of .426. Among her hits were four doubles, two triples, and a homer. She had 36 assists on putouts in the field without an error.

Playing in the highly competitive National Conference of the Suburban One League with Pennsbury, Neshaminy, and Council Rock North, this Lions senior demonstrated that she belonged. Although the Lions had their ups and downs, Black stood out to get noticed by at least 10 Division I schools, including Rutgers and Auburn. Black, who hit better than .300 this season, chose Division I Central Connecticut State.

You don't get many balls past this quick senior. And with Bunda's strong arm, runners thought twice about taking an extra base on her. She provided great senior leadership to a team that surprised everyone by reaching the PIAA Class AAA finals with five sophomores in the starting lineup. She plans to play for Holy Family next season.

A junior, Forward was one of the key reasons that Ryan made it to the Class AAAA playoffs for the first time since the Catholic League joined the PIAA. The Ragdolls lost to New Oxford, 4-1, in their opening-round game, but Forward, a lefthanded batter, hit a booming double in that playoff. It was one of four hits Ryan got off pitcher Caroline Brehm. During the Catholic League season, Forward batted .467 with 17 RBIs.

The senior has the speed and bunting ability to be a very effective leadoff hitter. During the regular season, she batted .462. She also provided leadership for a young Falcons team that advanced to the PIAA Class AAAA state final with five sophomores in the starting lineup.