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Hickory Grove pitcher, coach snag Mecklenburg softball honors

By Langston Wertz Jr.
lwertz@charlotteobserver.com

Hickory Grove swept this season's All-Mecklenburg softball awards.

Pitcher Chelsea Macaluso, a two-time All-Observer regional pick, is the All-Mecklenburg player of the year.

Roger Woodell, who led the Lions to a fifth straight state title, repeats as Mecklenburg County coach of the year.

Macaluso was 20-3 this season. She had an 0.80 ERA and she hit .379. Macaluso led the Lions to a 7-0 state final win against Providence Day.

In four postseason games, Hickory Grove outscored opponents 23-2. The Lions finished the season at 25-3.

The All-Region coach of the year is Greg Earl, who led Boiling Springs Crest to the N.C. 3A championship round.

All-Mecklenburg Softball Team

FIRST TEAM

P: Chelsea Macaluso, Hickory Grove Christian, Jr.

P: Erin Standley, Butler, Jr.

P: Jen Rosene, Ardrey Kell, Sr.

C: Sarah Mooney, North Mecklenburg, Jr.

C: Chelsea Ingersoll, Butler, Sr.

C: Erin Taylor, Northside Christian, Sr.

INF/OF: Jessica Rappe, Butler, Jr.

INF/OF: Stephanie Wood, Ardrey Kell, Jr.

INF/OF: Elena Covert, Providence, So.

UT: Sara Allen, North Mecklenburg, Sr.

Player of the year: Chelsea Macaluso, Hickory Grove Christian

Coach of the year: Roger Woodell, Hickory Grove Christian

SECOND TEAM

P: Jasmine Robbins, Providence Day, Sr.

P: Jessea Macaluso, Hickory Grove Christian, Fr.

C: Erin Taylor, Northside Christian, Jr.

C: Shea Shefte, Charlotte Catholic, Jr.

C: Erin Taylor, Northside Christian, Jr.

INF: Mallory Broome, Metrolina Christian, Jr.

INF/OF: Madalynn Randall, Hopewell, So.

INF/OF: Emily Oswalt, Butler, Sr.

UT: Cassi Carpenter, Metrolina Christian, Jr.

UT: Jordan Hostetler, Ardrey Kell, So.

All-Region First Team

FIRST TEAM

P: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central, So.

P: Bailey Smith, Boiling Springs Crest, Sr.

P: Chelsea White, East Rowan, Jr.

C: Chelsea Hartsell, Central Cabarrus, Sr.

C: Lauren Elder, Alexander Central, Sr.

INF/OF: Stacey Houser, Lake Norman, So.

INF/OF: Katie Carpenter, Catawba Bandys, Jr.

INF/OF: Brittany Beatty, W. Stanly, Sr.

INF/OF: Shelby Bailey, Lake Norman, Fr.

UT: Lexi Davis, Indian Trail Porter Ridge, So.

Player of the year: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central

Coach of the year: Greg Earl, Boiling Springs Crest

SECOND TEAM

P: Caitlin Kurtz, Marvin Ridge, Jr.

P: Nikki Whitley, South Stanly, Jr.

P: Dallas King, Concord Robinson, So.

C: Amanda Baker, Boiling Springs Crest, Jr.

C: Natalie High, Marshville Forest Hills, So.

INF/OF: Nicole Helms, Marshville Forest Hills, Sr.

INF/OF: Ericka Nesbitt, East Rowan, Jr.

UT: Taylor Sigmon, Catawba Bandys, So.

UT: Shanie McConnell, E. Gaston, Jr.

UT: Emily Huneycutt, W. Stanly, Sr.


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