Wandrie makes MHSSCA all-state softball first team, Clancy honorable mention
INDIAN RIVER – Surprise, surprise.
Natalie Wandrie once again made all-state in a sport she competes in.
Most recently, the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association revealed its all-state teams, with the Inland Lakes star earning a spot on the Division 4 all-state first team.
It was a spectacular senior season for Wandrie, who blasted 24 home runs for the Bulldogs, who themselves went on to earn a share of the Ski Valley Conference softball championship with Johannesburg-Lewiston. She also delivered a strong defensive season at shortstop.
But Wandrie wasn't the only player representing the Bulldogs on this year's Division 4 all-state team. Senior teammate Ryann Clancy, who had a terrific season of her own, made the squad as an honorable mention. During her senior campaign, Clancy was a solid defender at third base and was outstanding offensively.
In addition to helping the Bulldogs share the Ski Valley crown, the two I-L standouts played a big role in the team winning a second consecutive district championship.
As for JoBurg, which made a magical run to the Division 4 state semifinals in East Lansing, Jayden Marlatt and Jocelyn Tobias each received all-state first team honors.
Gaylord, this year's Division 2 state champion, saw four players make the all-state first team, including Aubrey Jones, Alexis Kozlowski, Taylor Moeggenberg and Jayden Jones.
Also in Division 4, all-state first team honors went to Rogers City's Brooklyn Orr, Rudyard's Megan Postma, and Hillman's Nicole Barbeau.
Hillman's Saige Flaugher, Cassidy Benac and Gretchen Weiland, as well as Rogers City's Kaitlin Nowicki, were recognized as Division 4 all-state honorable mentions.
This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Wandrie makes MHSSCA all-state softball first team, Clancy honorable mention
