Introducing the Wichita Eagle All-Metro softball team for 2025 season
The Wichita area featured some of the best high school softball players in Kansas this season, and that star power is highlighted on 2025 All-Metro team selected by The Eagle.
The All-Metro squad features the top players and coaches from teams in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties. Selections are based on statistics, team success and postseason recognition.
After being named the Kansas Gatorade Softball Player of the Year and leading Maize South to a 30-1 record, UNLV commit Sophie Stockam was named the Softball Player of the Year on the All-Metro team.
2025 Wichita Eagle All-Metro softball team
Ava Boden, Derby senior
A two-way threat for a Derby team that won 23 games and placed third at the Class 6A state tournament, Boden finished with a .322 batting average, 20 RBIs, 24 runs and a perfect fielding percentage in the outfield. She also compiled an 8-2 record in the circle with a 1.82 ERA, as she earned second-team all-state honors and first-team all-league honors in the AV-CTL Division I.
Carsen Carpenter, Derby senior
The biggest bat in the Derby lineup, the Cowley commit hit .429 with four home runs, 44 RBIs and 31 runs to help the Panthers take third in Class 6A. Carpenter was a first-team all-state selection in 6A and a first-team all-league player in AV-CTL Division I.
Brodie Christensen, Andover senior
One of the most consistent players in the area over her four-year career, Christensen hit .522 with 39 runs and 40 RBIs in her senior year for Andover. She was a first-team all-league outfielder in AV-CTL Division II and a first-team all-state selection in Class 5A.
Lila Collins, Maize junior
One of the biggest bats in the state, Collins smashed 13 home runs and 15 doubles this season for a Maize team that won 17 games. The junior outfielder was voted a first-team all-league player in AV-CTL Division I and a second-team all-state player in Class 6A.
Kinslee Cottner, Maize South sophomore
A versatile weapon for a 30-win Maize South squad that placed third in Class 5A, Cottner was a first-team all-league pitcher in AV-CTL Division I and a second-team all-state player in 5A. She finished with a perfect 14-0 record in the circle with a 1.64 ERA and 84 strikeouts, while hitting .485 at the plate with 10 home runs, 27 runs and 43 RBIs.
Madison Cross, Trinity Academy junior
One of the top catchers in the state, Cross hit .536 with six home runs, 46 runs, 43 RBIs and 16 stolen bases to help the Knights win 24 games and reach the Class 3A state tournament. The Kansas City commit was a first-team all-league catcher in Central Plains League and voted a second-team all-state player in 3A.
Karlie Demel, Derby junior
Armed with the bat to reach base often and the speed to cause chaos once on base, Demel was a second-team all-state pick in Class 6A after helping the Panthers place third at the state tournament. The McLennan commit finished with a .500 batting average, 30 runs and 21 stolen bases.
Ella Friederich, Andover senior
One of the most dangerous bats in the state, Friederich hit 11 home runs with 53 RBIs and a .557 batting average while playing first base this season. The Harding commit was voted a first-team all-league player in AV-CTL Division II and a first-team all-state selection in Class 5A.
Karli George, Eisenhower senior
The ace in the circle for Eisenhower who was voted the Pitcher of the Year in AV-CTL Division II. In league play alone, George finished with a 1.98 ERA and 61 strikeouts to go along with a .342 batting average, 13 RBIs and three home runs.
Kaylee Hampton, Clearwater senior
The MVP of AV-CTL Division IV, Hampton hit .485 with 15 doubles, 34 RBIs and 45 runs to help lead Clearwater to a semifinal appearance in the Class 4A state tournament. The Washburn commit was also voted a second-team all-state player in 4A and was a two-time All-Metro selection.
Kiersten Jones, Bishop Carroll junior
A key utility player for a 24-win Carroll team that returned to the Class 5A state tournament. Jones hit .517 and finished with 22 runs and 36 RBIs, while being voted a first-team all-state player in 5A.
Lizzy Lassley, Maize South senior
The rock behind the plate for a 30-win Maize South squad that placed third in Class 5A. The Butler commit hit .546 with five home runs, 55 runs and 34 RBIs this season, while being voted the Player of the Year in AV-CTL Division I and a first-team all-state catcher in 5A.
Ava Lay, Trinity Academy senior
The Player of the Year in the Central Plains League, Lay finished with a .545 batting average, 22 extra-base hits, five home runs, 43 RBIs, 55 runs and 30 stolen bases. The Grayson College signee was also voted a first-team all-state player in Class 3A after helping lead the Knights to 24 wins and a state appearance.
Allyson Orth, Bishop Carroll junior
Battled an injury to still produce massive numbers for a 24-win Carroll team that played in the state tournament. Orth finished with a .535 batting average, 36 runs and 23 RBIs while being voted a first-team all-league third baseman in the City League.
Abreya Perry, Valley Center junior
One of the most talented players to come through Wichita in some time, Perry has been committed to Texas A&M since before her junior season. The star outfielder helped the Hornets win 16 games and was voted a first-team all-league player in AV-CTL Division I and a first-team all-state player in Class 5A.
Sophie Stockam, Maize South senior
The Kansas Gatorade Softball Player of the Year who had a strong claim as the most dominant arm in the state this season. She helped power the Mavericks to 30 wins and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament, as the UNLV commit finished with a 16-1 record, 0.59 ERA and 259 strikeouts in 119-plus innings while also hitting .430 at the plate with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Taylin Tabor, Andover Central senior
The MVP of AV-CTL Division II, Tabor hit .485 with 29 runs and 19 RBIs while playing top-notch defense at shortstop. The Iowa Western commit is a first-time All-Metro selection.
Trista Welty, Clearwater junior
The ace in the circle who helped send Clearwater to the Class 4A state semifinals and win 25 games. Welty finished with a 17-3 record to go along with a 1.04 ERA and 171 strikeouts, not to mention a .333 batting average at the plate. She was a first-team all-league pitcher in AV-CTL Division IV and also voted a second-team all-state player in 4A.
Cody Stucky, Maize South coach
Led Maize South to a 30-1 record with its only loss coming in the Class 5A semifinals. The Mavericks rolled to another AV-CTL Division I championship and a perfect record entering the state tournament, ultimately claiming the third-place trophy.
All-Metro softball second team
Ana Amador, North junior
Emery Benson-Hladik, Andale-Garden Plain senior
Gentry Bergsten, Douglass junior
Gracie Bezdek, Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore
Alexis Butler, Campus sophomore
Payton Converse, Andover Central sophomore
Pilar Cox, Bluestem senior
Kinley Davis, Maize South junior
Olivia Ellis, Mulvane senior
Harlee Fowler, Circle senior
Emily Freeby, Valley Center junior
Elyse Griffin, Hesston junior
Kylie Hahn, Eisenhower sophomore
Makena Hampton, Clearwater sophomore
Charlee Hoffman, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
Lillie Husman, Bluestem sophomore
Logan James, Circle sophomore
Kynzee Klaassen, Remington sophomore
Cambree Lawler, Remington junior
Lilly Martin, Bishop Carroll senior
Liv Miller, Clearwater sophomore
Bridget Mohr, Rose Hill junior
Alexia Nelson, Trinity Academy freshman
Taylor Nielson, Clearwater junior
Sariah Potter, Goddard junior
Jersey Ramirez, Derby senior
Dominique Schellenger, Trinity Academy junior
Ava Strohm, Campus senior
Joslynn Stiglitz, Maize junior
Kam Stubbs, Northwest senior
Kiley Thornquist, Maize South junior
Paige Stroot, Bishop Carroll freshman
Loren Sweat, Derby senior
Kendyll Walker, Cheney sophomore
Regan Witt, Mulvane senior
Kaci Young, Halstead senior
Tyler Hampton, Clearwater coach
Christy Weve, Derby coach
All-Metro softball third team
Kendyl Acker, Circle junior
Breckyn Baxter, Goddard freshman
Thea Boese, Halstead junior
Elena Bowling, Remington senior
Sophie Bruce, Mulvane sophomore
Aubrey Brunswig, Eisenhower sophomore
Kylie Cartwright, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
Reagan Casey, Maize junior
McKinley Castleberry, Andover senior
Lillian Clements, Campus sophomore
Madi Clevenger, Clearwater junior
Gracyn Crow, Mulvane junior
Avery Davison, Valley Center junior
Hailey Decker, Andale-Garden Plain senior
Adelle Fouquet, Cheney senior
Gabby Gaither, Maize South senior
Lucy Glover, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Grace Greenwood, Valley Center senior
Josie Harp, Andale-Garden Plain freshman
Emma Hastings, Rose Hill senior
Brielle Hendrick, Derby sophomore
Yulisa Herrera-Trejo, North senior
Emerson Hiebert, Bishop Carroll freshman
Regan Hirsh, Newton senior
Lilly Hoffman, Northwest junior
Ava Jakubov, Maize South sophomore
Elsie Johnson, Andale-Garden Plain junior
Jenna Klingsporn, South sophomore
Ellie Kucera, Andover Central senior
Liberty Lewis, Trinity Academy junior
Layla Meier, Mulvane sophomore
Olivia Navarro, Bishop Carroll senior
Isla Nesmith, El Dorado junior
Olivia Parra, Derby junior
Avery Pickard, Trinity Academy senior
Camrea Riley, Augusta senior
Wendy Roth, Hesston sophomore
Emily Scribner, Flinthills senior
Paige Stanhope, Andale-Garden Plain sophomore
Tharon Thomas, Northwest freshman
Addison Thompson, Halstead sophomore
Hadley Topping, Maize senior
Ava Tunnell, Circle sophomore
Gabi Uffendell, Maize junior
Allie Wells, Andover sophomore
Hayden Wettstein, Heights senior
Whitney Wilber, Circle junior
Addison Zerger, Newton freshman
Ashtyn Jurging, Bluestem coach
Jason Schropp, Circle coach
This story was originally published June 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM.
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