Welcome to 1016sports' 2019-20 preseason "To Watch" Lists for softball players in the 10th and 16th Regions. Below are individuals who were named to one of two lists: "The Terrific 26 to Watch" or "10 Future Stars". Both were determined by input from coaches, various organizations, last year's stats and team results, as well as my own observations.
The lists include players from the 32 softball programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County and the subtraction of Silver Grove (which closed) and Rose Hill (no team). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is simply an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played little last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
As always, there were more deserving candidates than spots. Dozens of individuals were nominated or considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
Below are the respective lists.
“1016sports’ Terrific 26 to Watch"
Autumn Adams (Nicholas County, JR, P/UT)
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, OF/P/UT)
Kaylyn Barnett (Bourbon County, SR, P/IF)
Bella Bastin (Campbell County, SO, C/OF)
Skylier Bloemer (East Carter, SO, P/UT)
Kallie Brown (Wolfe County, SR, UT)
Reagan Carlisle (Pendleton County, SO, SS)
Graycee Castle (East Carter, SR, 1B/IF)
Emily Cole (Lewis County, FR, P)
Chloe Collins (Raceland, JR, 1B/3B)
Cameryn Davidson (Raceland, JR, P/UT)
Caroline Donithan (Montgomery County, JR, P/IF)
Katie Fister (Bourbon County, JR, IF/P)
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, SS)
Hailey Herrington (Harrison County, JR, IF/P)
Kara Hines (Harrison County, SO, P/UT)
Zoey Keeton (Greenup County, JR, OF)
Nellee Lumpkins (Wolfe County, JR, UT/P)
Maleigh McDaniel (Elliott County, JR, P/IF)
Becca Nolen (West Carter, SR, IF/P)
Hailey Smith (Wolfe County, SR, UT/P)
Kierston Smith (Raceland, JR, P/SS)
Lauren Spears (Ashland Blazer, JR, C/UT)
Kayla Sullivan (Lewis County, FR, SS)
Olivia Verst (Pendleton County, JR, OF)
Samantha Verst (Pendleton County, SR, SS/P)
“1016sports’ 10 Future Stars”
None selected
The lists include players from the 32 softball programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County and the subtraction of Silver Grove (which closed) and Rose Hill (no team). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is simply an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played little last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
As always, there were more deserving candidates than spots. Dozens of individuals were nominated or considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
Below are the respective lists.
“1016sports’ Terrific 26 to Watch"
Autumn Adams (Nicholas County, JR, P/UT)
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, OF/P/UT)
Kaylyn Barnett (Bourbon County, SR, P/IF)
Bella Bastin (Campbell County, SO, C/OF)
Skylier Bloemer (East Carter, SO, P/UT)
Kallie Brown (Wolfe County, SR, UT)
Reagan Carlisle (Pendleton County, SO, SS)
Graycee Castle (East Carter, SR, 1B/IF)
Emily Cole (Lewis County, FR, P)
Chloe Collins (Raceland, JR, 1B/3B)
Cameryn Davidson (Raceland, JR, P/UT)
Caroline Donithan (Montgomery County, JR, P/IF)
Katie Fister (Bourbon County, JR, IF/P)
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, SS)
Hailey Herrington (Harrison County, JR, IF/P)
Kara Hines (Harrison County, SO, P/UT)
Zoey Keeton (Greenup County, JR, OF)
Nellee Lumpkins (Wolfe County, JR, UT/P)
Maleigh McDaniel (Elliott County, JR, P/IF)
Becca Nolen (West Carter, SR, IF/P)
Hailey Smith (Wolfe County, SR, UT/P)
Kierston Smith (Raceland, JR, P/SS)
Lauren Spears (Ashland Blazer, JR, C/UT)
Kayla Sullivan (Lewis County, FR, SS)
Olivia Verst (Pendleton County, JR, OF)
Samantha Verst (Pendleton County, SR, SS/P)
“1016sports’ 10 Future Stars”
None selected