Section V Softball Stars Earn 2026 All-State Honors

Schools across Section V nailed impressive campaigns this spring, with programs like Wayland‑Cohocton, Wellsville and Avoca‑Prattsburgh leading the charge. The surges on the diamond are now being recognized statewide, as the New York State Sportswriters Association unveiled its 2026 all‑state softball teams. In total, Section V claimed 31 spots on the honor roll, highlighting the depth of talent in the region.

Class B All‑State Selections

• Jessie Crye, sr., Avon — 1st, pitcher
• Ava Senka, so., Wayland‑Cohocton — 2nd, pitcher/third base
• Teagan Burke, sr., Wellsville — 2nd, shortstop
• Gwyn Panek, jr., Waterloo — 2nd, shortstop
• Kyah Lajewski, sr., Mynderse — 3rd, catcher
• Makayla Smith, jr., Bath‑Haverling — 4th, first base
• Kylie Wilson, so., LeRoy — 4th, shortstop

The Class B unit features a mix of seasoned veterans and rising sophomores, with Avon’s Jessie Crye anchoring the pitching staff as a first‑team selection. Wayland‑Cohocton’s Ava Senka adds depth on the mound and at third base, while Wellsville’s Teagan Burke showcases defensive prowess at shortstop. Waterloo’s Gwyn Panek and Mynderse’s Kyah Lajewski round out the group, earning second and third‑team honors respectively.

Class C All‑State Selections

• Colleen Talty, sr., Caledonia‑Mumford — 2nd, catcher
• Kylee Whiting, so., Bolivar‑Richburg — 2nd, pitcher
• Charity Scott, sr., Letchworth — 3rd, outfield
• Calla McCombs, sr., Bloomfield — 3rd, outfield
• Grace Beach, jr., Caledonia‑Mumford — 4th, pitcher/third base
• Adalyn Tham, sr., Dundee/Bradford — 4th, pitcher
• Addy McDonald, so., Geneseo — 4th, pitcher

Class C honors are dominated by experienced players from Caledonia‑Mumford, which placed two athletes on the list. Colleen Talty and Grace Beach give the program strong defensive options at catcher and as a dual‑position pitcher/third baseman. Bolivar‑Richburg’s Kylee Whiting and Letchworth’s Charity Scott provide complementary pitching and outfield contributions, while Bloomfield’s Calla McCombs adds another outfield voice.

Class D All‑State Selections

• Savannah Durham, so., Oakfield‑Alabama — 1st (Co‑Player of the Year), pitcher
• Morghyn Ross, sr., Fillmore — 1st, catcher
• Meyah Putnam, so., Avoca/Prattsburgh — 1st, pitcher/infield
• Raine Denny, jr., Oakfield‑Alabama — 1st, second base
• Arnie Sturtevant, so., Lyndonville — 2nd, pitcher/outfield
• Olivia Waters, sr., Andover/Whitesville — 2nd, shortstop
• Emma Thompson, so., Oakfield‑Alabama — 3rd, shortstop
• Lola Rivera, jr., Northstar Christian — 3rd, pitcher

Oakfield‑Alabama shines in Class D with three representatives, led by sophomore pitcher Savannah Durham who shares the Co‑Player of the Year award with Windber‑Ashland‑Jewett’s Hannah Tuttle. The program’s depth is clear, featuring Raine Denny at second base and Emma Thompson at shortstop. Avoca/Prattsburgh’s Meyah Putnam anchors the pitching staff, while Fillmore’s Morghyn Ross provides a strong defensive presence behind the plate.

Class AAA All‑State Selections

• Lizzie Rinella, senior, Rush‑Henrietta — 5th team, catcher

Rush‑Henrietta’s catcher Lizzie Rinella caps the Class AAA list with a fifth‑team nod, highlighting continued contributions from the western New York powerhouse.

Class AA All‑State Selections

• Ella Maley, sr., Penfield — 1st, centerfield
• Kinsley Keil, jr., Webster Schroeder — 2nd, shortstop
• Cara Orlando, so., Pittsford Sutherland — 3rd, utility
• Jalissa Crittenden, sr., Eastridge — 4th, pitcher
• Maddie Murphy, jr., Hilton — 5th, shortstop

The Class AA pool is anchored by Penfield’s Ella Maley, who earned a first‑team spot at centerfield. Webster Schroeder’s Kinsley Keil adds depth at shortstop, while Pittsford Sutherland’s Cara Orlando provides versatility on the utility deck. Eastridge’s Jalissa Crittenden and Hilton’s Maddie Murphy round out the group with standout defensive and offensive play.

Class A All‑State Selections

• Leah Sperry, jr., Our Lady of Mercy — 3rd, pitcher
• Elizabeth Grazioplene, sr., Batavia — 4th, centerfield
• Arianna Almekinder, jr., Batavia — 5th, pitcher

Our Lady of Mercy’s Leah Sperry and Batavia’s Elizabeth Grazioplene and Arianna Almekinder bring strong pitching and outfield presence to the Class A honor roll, demonstrating the competitive balance across the region.

The collection of accolades underscores the high caliber of competition within Section V, as schools continue to develop talent that excels on both the state and national stages.