After another action-packed week, it's time to crown the lohud Softball Player of the Week.
Meet the finalists that were catalysts on the diamond. The players' credentials are listed above the fan poll — which will be live until 2 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on lohud social media accounts on Tuesday night. Now, let's meet the candidates.
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Emily Blume, Valhalla
The four-year varsity player, batted .545 this past week, with six runs scored and four RBIs. The senior catcher played a big role in Valhalla's 4-0 week, which included wins over Briarcliff, Blind Brook, Pleasantville and Westlake, with her all-around play at the plate.
Abby Dann, Dobbs Ferry
The Eagles' junior pitcher batted .429, with a double, home run, five RBIs, .467 on-base percentage and a .500 batting average with runners in scoring position. She recorded a hit in each of the Eagles' games, including a home run in a marquee win over Pawling. Dann also pitched the way to wins over YMA, Pawling and Putnam Valley, recording a 3.04 ERA and 19 strikeouts in the process.
Katelyn Flanagan, Putnam Valley
The Tigers' centerfielder continues to create big plays with her glove, arm and bat. A defensive stalwart, Flanagan made some key plays in the outfield, but also threw out a few runners aiming to extend for extra bases. She was also effective at the plate, going 6-for-12 (.500), with five runs scored, three walks, a sac fly, three RBIs, one double and a home run.
Abby Foster, Hastings
A consistent contributor for the Yellow Jackets, Foster went 7-for-9 (.778) this past week, with three doubles and three RBIs. She went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in an 8-8 draw with YMA. She followed up with a walk and a run scored in a rematch that the Yellow Jackets won against YMA, before ending her week with a 4-for-4 performance, with two doubles and a RBI against rivertown rival Irvington.
Maddie Geary, Albertus Magnus
Fresh off of reaching the 100-hit milestone at the Morabito Tournament, Geary stayed hot at the plate this past week, batting 8-for-12 (.667) in three games, with two RBIs in each game, and a total of three doubles and seven stolen bases. The Albertus Magnus junior continues to be a key component for the Falcons and in their infield.
Keira Griggs, Somers
The Tuskers' freshman third baseman got at least one hit in each of Somers' games this past week against Byram Hills, Hen Hud, New Rochelle and Brewster. Griggs also got a home run and two RBIs in a close 7-6 loss to New Rochelle, and three more RBIs against Byram Hills.
Jordana Kerwar, Fox Lane
The Foxes freshman had a scorching hot week at the plate during Fox Lane's five-game week, batting 13-for-17 (.765) with four RBIs, seven runs scored and an on-base percentage of .778. The speedy and scrappy Kerwar gave opposing defenses with her ability to get on base on infield hits and her subsequent baserunning. Kerwar also went 5-for-5 against Mamaroneck, recording a RBI and three runs in a nail-biting 9-inning loss.
Marlee Levin, Clarkstown North
The Rams sophomore catcher provided lockdown defense from behind the plate, but she was also a force in the batter's box. Levin collected nine hits across a four-game slate that included games against Clarkstown South, Suffern, and a home-and-home series with Nanuet. Her nine-hit stretch also included two doubles, a home run and six RBIs. She had a couple of clutch at-bats, including the winning seventh-inning double in their first meeting against Nanuet on Thursday, then the game-tying RBI single on Saturday.
Sam Moore, Mamaroneck
The Tigers' third baseman came up big in a 4-1 week for Mamaroneck. She batted .524, with a 1.048 slugging percentage. Moore tallied 11 hits for the week, including two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, six runs scored, two walks and some nice defensive plays at third base. She homered against Scarsdale, Clarkstown South, and had the game-tying home run against Fox Lane.
Natalie Porter, Panas
The Panthers only had two games this past week, but the Panas sophomore made the most of her two outings, going 4-for-7 at the plate with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored. She stayed hot at the plate and provided some solid defense for the Panthers.
Shelby Preisser, Rye Neck
She helped the Panthers' capture their ninth-straight league title with her arm and her bat. Preisser went 7-for-13 (.538) at the plate this past week, with two home runs and eight RBIs. She pitched a one-hit, eight-strikeout shutout against Westlake, gave up just five hits and struck out six in a 10-inning close 2-1 loss to Class A Ardsley, and ended the week by striking out 10 in a victory over Pleasantville to help Rye Neck finish league play undefeated.
Emma Smith, Kennedy Catholic
The sophomore pitcher led the Gaels to a 3-0 week. She earned two key division wins over rivals Preston and Maria Regina, and helped Kennedy clinch its third CHSAA division crown in a row. She tallied 10 strikeouts in each of those two wins, while giving up just three earned runs over the week. She also pitched a complete-game victory in the Gaels' CHSAA opening round playoff win over St. Joseph's, tossing a one-hitter.
Callie Sniffen, Haldane
The Haldane standout continued to rake in the batters' box. She was a bright spot in the Blue Devils' 3-1 week, batting a combined 7-for-14 (.500), with two doubles and three home runs. She racked up 11 RBIs and scored seven runs through the week, and finished the regular season with 11 home runs.
Gillian Ulrich, Clarkstown South
It was another big-hitting week for Ulrich, who went a combined 10-for-17 (.588) with a home run, nine RBIs, four walks, seven runs scored and seven stolen bases. She also had a .667 on-base percentage and .764 slugging percentage in a 4-0 stretch for the Vikings, which included wins over Clarkstown North, Pearl River, Mamaroneck and Mahopac.
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