As spring high school softball reaches its peak in Wisconsin, readers are invited to weigh in on the state’s top pitchers. This roundup highlights 18 standout arms recognized by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association and summarizes how each player helped her team last season.
We begin with the mound: a mix of power throwers and dependable starters from across the state. These selections are not exhaustive but reflect players who earned WFSCA honors and played key roles for successful teams in 2025.
| Player | School / Class | 2025 honor | Team impact (conference / postseason / record) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Babcock | Fox Valley Lutheran — Junior | WFSCA second-team all-state | NEC champions; reached WIAA D2 sectional semifinals; 26–1 |
| Tenleigh Bockhop | Mineral Point — Sophomore | WFSCA second-team all-state | Shared SWAL title; advanced to WIAA D4 state semifinals; 24–6 |
| Addison Braun | Waupun — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Shared East Central Conference crown; WIAA D2 sectional finals; 18–10 |
| Josie Brudos | West Salem — Senior | WFSCA first-team all-state | Coulee Conference champions; WIAA D2 sectional finals; 20–5 |
| Cali Craig | Watertown — Senior | WFSCA Division 1 second-team | Badger Conference (Large) champs; WIAA D1 state quarterfinals; 21–5 |
| Kyree Fischer | Richland Center — Sophomore | WFSCA all-state honorable mention | Third in SWC; WIAA D3 sectional finals; 16–9 |
| Maggie Frank | Denmark — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Tied for second in NEC; WIAA D2 state champions; 25–7 |
| Allison Geise | Sun Prairie East — Junior | WFSCA Division 1 honorable mention | Shared Big Eight title; WIAA D1 state quarterfinals; 22–8 |
| Rylee Hraby | Medford — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Third in Great Northern Conference; WIAA D2 sectional semifinals; 20–8 |
| Ashlyn Hunt | Catholic Memorial — Sophomore | WFSCA second-team all-state (with Sussex Hamilton) | Helped Sussex Hamilton win Greater Metro title and reach WIAA D1 state semifinals (26–4); transferred to Catholic Memorial before 2025–26 |
| Kyleigh Mathe | Neenah — Senior | All-Fox Valley Association first-team | Second in FVA; WIAA D1 sectional finals; 19–10 |
| Amelia Martini | Pacelli — Senior | WFSCA first-team all-state | CWC (South) champions; reached WIAA D4 state title game; 28–2 |
| Piper Olson | Grantsburg — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Lakeland Conference (West) champs; WIAA D3 sectional finals; 20–5 |
| Bitsy Palicka | Sussex Hamilton — Sophomore | WFSCA all-state honorable mention | Greater Metro champions; WIAA D1 state semifinals; 26–4 |
| Kaegann Paulson | Monroe — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Shared Rock Valley (Valley) title; WIAA D2 regional finals; 20–8 |
| Kyleigh Sadler | Muskego — Junior | WFSCA honorable mention; All-Classic 8 first-team | Second in league; WIAA D1 sectional semifinals; 21–6 |
| Anna Wall | Tomah — Senior | WFSCA second-team all-state | Mississippi Valley Conference champions; WIAA D1 sectional semifinals; 22–5 |
| Kennedy Weisensel | Marshall — Senior | WFSCA first-team all-state | Capitol Conference (South) champions; WIAA D3 sectional semifinals; 17–11 |
Voting remains open until Saturday, May 2 at 11:59 PM PT. Fans can cast ballots to support the pitchers they feel had the most impact last season.
Three quick takeaways:
- Team success matters: Many nominees anchored conference champions or deep postseason runs, underscoring how a dominant pitcher can lift a program.
- Underclass talent: Several sophomores and juniors already carry state-level recognition, signaling strong recruitment and long-term potential.
- Transfers shift the landscape: Watch players like Ashlyn Hunt, who moved programs after a standout season, for how they change competitive balance.
These nominations draw on WFSCA honors and team results from the 2025 season. While the list focuses on recognized pitchers, Wisconsin’s high school softball landscape includes many more contributors not shown here.
About the poll: this reader vote is intended as a community-driven way to celebrate high school athletes and spark conversation. There are no official prizes — the goal is recognition and fan engagement rather than formal awards.
By Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com
