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Meet the 2023 T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team

The following athletes were named to the T&G Hometeam softball Super Team, as nominated by area coaches and selected by the T&G staff.

Hudson softball all-star Madison Kiley.
Hudson softball all-star Madison Kiley.

Player of the Year

Madison Kiley

Hudson High, Senior

Third base

Hudson's Madison Kiley poses with her plaque after being named T&G Hometeam Softball Player of the Year at Wednesday's Central Mass. High School Sports Awards at the Hanover Theatre.
Hudson's Madison Kiley poses with her plaque after being named T&G Hometeam Softball Player of the Year at Wednesday's Central Mass. High School Sports Awards at the Hanover Theatre.

Kiley batted .480 to help lead the Hawks to the quarterfinals of the Division 3 state tournament and earned her second Mid-Wach A MVP honor. She is the Hometeam Softball Player of the Year. Kiley, a team captain, hit four home runs and had 34 RBIs to help power Hudson’s offense, which averaged 11.6 runs per game. The Hawks finished 18-6 and captured the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association Class B championship, which was Kiley’s most memorable moment of the season. She finished her outstanding career with a program-record 141 hits, 15 home runs and a .460 batting average. In the fall, she will attend UMass, where she will study civil engineering and play club softball and/or basketball. She is the daughter of Hollie Bloom and Mark Kiley of Hudson.

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Monty Tech softball all-star Danielle Belliveau.
Monty Tech softball all-star Danielle Belliveau.

Danielle Belliveau

Monty Tech, Senior

Shortstop

Belliveau batted .675 to rank fourth in Central Mass. and lead the Bulldogs to a 15-6 record and the Colonial Athletic League title. Monty Tech earned a berth in the Division 3 state tournament. Belliveau, who was captain of the softball and basketball teams this year, had an on-base percentage of .880. She had 56 hits, 23 RBIs and 28 stolen bases, and she scored 45 runs. Belliveau was a CAL All-Star. Her most memorable moment of the season was Senior Night. In the fall, she will attend Franklin Pierce University, where she will study accounting. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Dale Belliveau of Baldwinville.

Millbury softball all-star Cali Brouillard.
Millbury softball all-star Cali Brouillard.

Cali Brouillard

Millbury High, Senior

Catcher

Brouillard led the Woolies with a .514 batting average and helped Millbury to the second round of the Division 4 state tournament. She had 8 doubles, 6 triples and 4 homers, and drove in 29 runs. She was excellent defensively with a .992 fielding percentage and just two errors, while helping Millbury to a 15-7 record. She was a team captain and a SWCL all-star. In the fall, Brouillard will attend Worcester State University, where she will major in occupational studies. She is the daughter of Erika Pranaitis and William Brouillard of Millbury.

Hopedale softball all-star Lizzie Brytowski.
Hopedale softball all-star Lizzie Brytowski.

Lizzie Brytkowski

Hopedale High, Junior

Pitcher

Brytkowski posted an ERA of 2.60 and struck out 178 to help lead the Blue Raiders to the second round of the Division 5 state tournament. She had 12 strikeouts in Hopedale’s first-round win over McCann Tech. Brytkowski batted .446 and drove in 19 runs for Hopedale, which finished 15-7. Brytkowski, a first-team Dual Valley Conference in softball and field hockey, was the DVC Pitcher of the Year. Her most memorable moment of the season was Hopedale’s 8-3 victory at conference rival Nipmuc Regional, when she recorded her 100th strikeout of the year. She is the daughter of Kristi and Jesse Brytkowski of Hopedale.

Grafton softball all-star Taylor Coonan.
Grafton softball all-star Taylor Coonan.

Taylor Coonan

Grafton High, Senior

Pitcher

Coonan repeated as a Super Team honoree after leading the Gators to the second round of the Division 2 state tournament. Coonan finished another outstanding season 14-6 and with a 1.53 ERA. She struck out 153 and walked 18. Coonan was also a force at the plate as she batted .473 and drove in 21 runs. Coonan was a co-captain and SWCL All-Star. Her most memorable moment of the season was her five-hit shutout of Doherty, which started the Gators on a nine-game winning streak. In the fall, Coonan will attend James Madison University, where she will study health science. She is the daughter of Jessica and Michael Coonan of Grafton.

Nashoba softball all-star Kylie Doherty.
Nashoba softball all-star Kylie Doherty.

Kylie Doherty

Nashoba Regional, Senior

Catcher/Shortstop

Doherty blasted a Central Mass.-leading 10 home runs and batted .677 to rank third in the area. She led the Wolves to the second round of the Division 2 state tournament and a record of 17-4. Doherty was a team captain and the Mid-Wach B MVP. Doherty drove in 28 runs. Her most memorable moment of the season was the opportunity to work with her younger teammates. Doherty was a two-time Super Team selection in volleyball. In the fall, Doherty will attend Boston University, where she will study political science and play softball. She hopes to attend law school and become a defense attorney. She is the daughter of Rina and Paul Doherty of Bolton.

Wachusett softball all-star Gracie Granger.
Wachusett softball all-star Gracie Granger.

Gracie Granger

Wachusett Regional, Senior

Third base

Granger helped lead the Mountaineers on a tremendous 23-game winning streak and to the second round of the Division 1 state tournament. Wachusett’s 2-1 loss to North Andover was its only setback of the season. Capturing the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association Class A championship was Granger’s most memorable moment of the season. She drove in three runs in Wachusett’s 6-0 win over St. Paul in the final. Granger, a team captain, batted .391, scored 13 runs and had 16 RBIs. She had a .944 fielding percentage, and was her team’s MVP. In the fall, Granger will attend UMass-Boston, where she will study exercise science. She is the daughter of Aimee and Timothy Granger of Paxton.

West Boylston softball all-star Peyton Maloney.
West Boylston softball all-star Peyton Maloney.

Peyton Maloney

West Boylston High, Senior

Pitcher

Maloney earned her third straight Super Team honor and finished her outstanding career with 674 strikeouts. This spring, she struck out 235 and walked just 17 in 129 innings. She finished 18-3 and with an ERA of 0.83. Maloney led her team in batting average (.548) and RBIs (26), and she helped the Lions to the quarterfinals of the Division 5 state tournament. Maloney was a three-year captain and a three-time team MVP. She earned her second Mid-Wach D League MVP honor. In the fall, she will attend Worcester State University, where she will study psychology and criminal justice and play softball. She is the daughter of Joanna and David Maloney of West Boylston.

St. Paul softball all-star Bella Mara.
St. Paul softball all-star Bella Mara.

Bella Mara

St. Paul, Sophomore

Pitcher

Taking over as the Knights’ ace this spring, Mara struck out 201 in 136-2/3 innings and had a 1.20 ERA. She helped lead St. Paul to the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Class A final and the second round of the Division 1 state tournament. Mara batted .572 to rank second on her team. She hit four homers and drove in 16 runs. Mara’s most memorable moment of the season was her no-hitter against Doherty, when she struck out 17 and led the Knights to a 4-0 win. St. Paul’s annual autism awareness game with Nashoba Regional was another 2023 highlight. She is the daughter of Tara and Daniel Mara of Worcester.

Uxbridge softball all-star Erin O'Day.
Uxbridge softball all-star Erin O'Day.

Erin O’Day

Uxbridge High, Freshman

Pitcher/Third base

O’Day struck out 151 in 100 innings and helped lead the Spartans to the SWCL B title and the quarterfinals of the Division 4 state tournament, which was O’Day’s most memorable moment of the season. The Spartans, whose roster featured 3 sophomores, 3 freshmen and 4 eighth-graders, finished 19-4. O’Day, who posted a 2.01 ERA, pitched a five-inning perfect game with eight strikeouts against Oxford. She struck out 13 in a five-inning no-hitter against Southbridge. O’Day batted .439 and drove in 25 runs while earning SWCL all-star honors. She is the daughter of Sherry and Wayne O’Day of Uxbridge.

Clinton softball all-star Ella Repole.
Clinton softball all-star Ella Repole.

Ella Repole

Clinton High, Senior

Pitcher

Repole helped lead the Gaels to a historic 2023 season. Their 18-3 record was the best in program history, and they advanced to the Division 4 state semifinals, which was Repole’s most memorable moment of the season. Repole struck out 175 and pitched three shutouts, including two in the state tournament. She finished her career with 413 strikeouts. Repole led Clinton to the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association Class C championship. In the final against Tyngsborough, she got out of a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the seventh to lift the Gaels to a 2-1 win. Repole helped Clinton to the Mid-Wach C League crown and was the league’s MVP. In the fall, she will attend Bentley University, where she will study actuarial science. She is the daughter of Coann and Joseph Repole of Clinton.

Wachusett softball all-star Tiegan Walsh.
Wachusett softball all-star Tiegan Walsh.

Tiegan Walsh

Wachusett Regional, Sophomore

Shortstop/Catcher

The versatile Walsh led the Mountaineers in batting average (.532), home runs (3) and RBIs (32), and helped Wachusett win 23 straight games before falling in the second round of the Division 1 state tournament. Winning the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association Class A championship was Walsh’s most memorable moment of the season. In Wachusett’s 6-0 victory over St. Paul in the final, Walsh went 2 for 3 and scored three runs. Walsh finished the year with a .823 slugging percentage and .589 on-base percentage. She stole 13 bases and was outstanding defensively with a .900 fielding percentage. She is the daughter of Laura and David Walsh of Sterling.

Honorable Mention

Division 1

Shayna Bakun, Wachusett

Emma Brunelle, Doherty

McKenzie Caron, Wachusett

Caitlin Ciccone, Wachusett

Sylvia Dempsey, Shrewsbury

Kendall Grady, Wachusett

Francie McMahon, Doherty

Emma Moriarty, South

Emma Nordahl, St. Paul

Zofia Sargent, Shrewsbury

Alexa Tighe, St. Paul

Danielle Wetteland, South

Division 2

Abigail Barnaby, Leominster

Cami Bernard, Grafton

Shauna Bopp, Marlborough

Megan Dube, Leominster

Gianna Esposito, Algonquin

Jenna Gale, Nashoba

Mia Haynes, Burncoat

Cassie Hollister, Nashoba

Heidi Jarosz, Shepherd Hill

Mia Keenan, Leominster

Ella Molinari, Grafton

Hannah Reardon, Nashoba

Catherine Seay, Marlborough

Division 3

Erin Adams, North Middlesex

Maggie Bourgois, Fitchburg

Carolyn Brodeur, North Middlesex

Erin Ciarafella, Groton-Dunstable

Bridget Divoll, Monty Tech

Lauren Hagerty, Groton-Dunstable

Audrey Lenox, Hudson

Jessica Mueller, Monty Tech

Lauren O'Malley, Hudson

Teagan Roche, Auburn

Mackenzie Roy, Fitchburg

Katelyn Schneider, Tantasqua

Olivia Souers, Oakmont

Livi Sousa, Hudson

Alexis Taudel, Tantasqua

Olivia Wentworth, Fitchburg

Division 4

Renee Arcand, Blackstone-Millville

Ava Askren, Clinton

Lindsay Barbella, Littleton

Julia Bern, Valley Tech

Sam Buchanan, Bay Path

Ella Calvey, Nipmuc

Kaela Ciarletta, Clinton

Lauren Collazo, Oakmont

Erin Connor, Notre Dame Academy

Ashley Correll, AMSA

Zoe Davenport, Notre Dame Academy

Sera DeBaggis, Nipmuc

Meagan Doyle, Quabbin

Erin Dwinnels, Assabet

Bailey Dzivasen, Uxbridge

Ella Fernald, Nipmuc

Elle Gearty, Littleton

Tatum Giggey, Leicester

Dakota Grazulis, Northbridge

Lola Grube, Uxbridge

A.J. Hogan, Northbridge

Emily Johns, Clinton

Grace Jones, Bay Path

Chloe Koziol, Lunenburg

Lauren Lemanski, Clinton

Jocelyn Meuer, Gardner

Emma McNamara, Gardner

Mia Pellegrino, Northbridge

Kasey Reeves, Valley Tech

Sam Remuck, Millbury

Leo Repole, Clinton

Addison Scobel, Notre Dame Academy

Dakota Vauderuil, Bartlett

Bianca Vincequere, Millbury

Sarah Viveiros, Lunenburg

Division 5

Lucy Allen, West Boylston

Abby Bidinger, Tahanto

Devin Delyani, Ayer-Shirley

Mackenzie Evers, Oxford

Franny Fitch, Hopedale

Kaitlyn Flaherty, West Boylston

Ayla McDermott, Douglas

Sarah Mendoza, Tahanto

Cassidy Paradis, Narragansett

Maddy Pitro, West Boylston

Danielle Roth, Narragansett

Gabby Sweeney, Ayer-Shirley

Lauren Wattu, Tahanto

Kaila Wheeler, Sutton

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