Sports360AZ
For nine years, Sports360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. We are excited once again to introduce the Sports360AZ All-Academic Spring Sport Teams brought to you by IBEW Local 640, Desert Financial Credit Union, Venezia’s Pizzeria, San Tan Ford and Valle Luna Mexican restaurants to recognize excellence of student athletes not only in competition but in the classroom as well.
We were overwhelmed by the response from players, coaches, athletic directors and parents and their nominations. A few notes on how the team was compiled:
Sports360AZ reached out to every athletic director in the state, as well as every varsity head coach for the respective sports requesting nominations based on performance in the classroom. We also opened up nominations to parents and players as well. This is the only way to be named to the all-academic team. Thank you to the high school community for recognizing these student-athletes!
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Thank you so much for your nominations, and be sure to use #Sports360AZScholars when sharing these teams on social media.
Without further ado, we are thrilled to present the Sports360AZ All-Academic Softball Team.
First Team
Lois Brodnik – Chandler Prep – 4.85 weighted GPA
Amanda Stoft – Chandler Prep – 4.84 weighted GPA
Isa Guadian – Chandler Prep – 4.84 weighted GPA
Rita Maza – Chandler Prep – 4.83 weighted GPA
JAYDN CHRISTISON – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.83 weighted GPA
NYAH HAMILTON – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.83 weighted GPA
Emily Curran – Chandler Prep – 4.8 weighted GPA
Grace Hathaway – Chandler Prep – 4.79 weighted GPA
Victoria Gallardo – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.77 weighted GPA
Lucy Holweger – Horizon Honors – 4.75 weighted GPA
Brianna Reinhart – Horizon Honors – 4.74 weighted GPA
Neda Ahmad – Chandler Prep – 4.74 weighted GPA
Amanda Wolford – ACP – 4.74 weighted GPA
Brook Staples – ACP – 4.73 weighted GPA
Allison Li – Chandler Prep – 4.72 weighted GPA
Talia Owen – ACP – 4.66 weighted GPA
Sasha Wells – Horizon Honors – 4.64 weighted GPA
Grace David – Chandler Prep – 4.61 weighted GPA
Lauren Kuechler – ACP – 4.6 weighted GPA
Baie Ensio – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 4.59 weighted GPA
Sophie Holcombe – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 4.57 weighted GPA
Mackenzie Anderson – Horizon Honors – 4.55 weighted GPA
MELODY ROMERO – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.55 weighted GPA
Mariana Cantu – ACP – 4.53 weighted GPA
Rebecca Stephens – ACP – 4.53 weighted GPA
Arianna Oberstein – Eastmark – 4.5 weighted GPA
Daisy Smith – Wickenburg – 4.5 weighted GPA
Kailey Donnelly – ACP – 4.5 weighted GPA
Kathryn Murphy – Gilbert Christian – 4.48 weighted GPA
Vanessa Brink – Empire – 4.45 weighted GPA
Joanna Diaz – ACP – 4.43 weighted GPA
Marissa Norman – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 4.41 weighted GPA
Rylee Hoekstra – Mohave Accelerated – 4.4 weighted GPA
Kaitlyn Torzala – Northwest Christian – 4.4 weighted GPA
MIRAYA MCFALL – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.39 weighted GPA
Sydney Hoffman – Gilbert Christian – 4.39 weighted GPA
Taylor Montgomery – Empire – 4.39 weighted GPA
MADISON JACOBS – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.38 weighted GPA
Taylor Quillman – Gilbert Christian – 4.38 weighted GPA
Ena Mendoza – Eastmark – 4.38 weighted GPA
Lauren Kemper – Chandler Prep – 4.37 weighted GPA
Brooklynne Blake – Phoenix Christian – 4.34 weighted GPA
Jadyn Dykstra – Horizon Honors – 4.33 weighted GPA
Olivia Wiltbank – St. Johns – 4.33 weighted GPA
CAYDENCE ROMERO – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.33 weighted GPA
NADIA RASCON – TRIVIUM PREP – 4.33 weighted GPA
Kaylie Flisyn – Northwest Christian – 4.33 weighted GPA
Prestyn Barjona – Gilbert Christian – 4.32 weighted GPA
Haylee Bakken – ACP – 4.32 weighted GPA
Payton Fagan – ACP – 4.32 weighted GPA
Jezika Kalaitzian – Mohave Accelerated – 4.3 weighted GPA
Destiny Beardsley – Mohave Accelerated – 4.3 weighted GPA
Jordan Bernard – Mohave Accelerated – 4.3 weighted GPA
Maisy Mulligan – Mohave Accelerated – 4.3 weighted GPA
Nancy Keeley – Mohave Accelerated – 4.3 weighted GPA
Kayla Kenders – Scottsdale Christian Academy – 4.3 weighted GPA
Gianna Barker – Fountain Hills – 4.29 weighted GPA
Molly Rhodes – ACP – 4.29 weighted GPA
Hailey Johnson – Horizon Honors – 4.27 weighted GPA
Leah Schlarmann – Chandler Prep – 4.25 weighted GPA
Arianna Lowman – Chandler Prep – 4.24 weighted GPA
Maggie Siegel – Chandler Prep – 4.22 weighted GPA
Clara Kohnen – Northland Preparatory Academy – 4.21 weighted GPA
Brianne Rust – Gilbert Christian – 4.21 weighted GPA
Raci Miranda – Payson – 4.21 weighted GPA
Tiffany Willis – Wickenburg – 4.21 weighted GPA
Piper Corey – Horizon Honors – 4.2 weighted GPA
Samantha Gonzales – Miami Jr/Sr – 4.2 weighted GPA
Valerie Wright – Bisbee – 4.2 weighted GPA
Clare Peterson – Wickenburg – 4.19 weighted GPA
Megan Ullery – Wickenburg – 4.19 weighted GPA
Kallista Johnson – Fountain Hills – 4.18 weighted GPA
Katie Chavarria – Wickenburg – 4.17 weighted GPA
Leighan Petri – Chandler Prep – 4.16 weighted GPA
Alexandra Blea – Bourgade Catholic – 4.16 weighted GPA
Natalie Hansen – Northland Preparatory Academy – 4.154 weighted GPA
Sarah Munsell – Horizon Honors – 4.15 weighted GPA
Isabella Holsinger – Gilbert Christian – 4.15 weighted GPA
Meilynn Gorecki – Gilbert Christian – 4.14 weighted GPA
Lauren Slone Maszton – Northwest Christian – 4.11 weighted GPA
Sophia Buckley – Fountain Hills – 4.11 weighted GPA
Kasey Questel – Mohave Accelerated – 4.1 weighted GPA
McKenzie Dewease – Eastmark – 4.09 weighted GPA
Alexis Hirni – Eastmark – 4.08 weighted GPA
JoAnn Wahl – St. Johns – 4.072 weighted GPA
Maggie Auza – Northland Preparatory Academy – 4.07 weighted GPA
Missy Chiccino – Payson – 4.07 weighted GPA
Mary Brennan – Northwest Christian – 4.06 weighted GPA
Malia Towne – Phoenix Christian – 4.05 weighted GPA
Addisyn Mayfield – Gilbert Christian – 4.05 weighted GPA
Ella McCannon – Gilbert Christian – 4.03 weighted GPA
Kaydence Johnson – Payson – 4.03 weighted GPA
Callista Drawbaugh – Empire – 4.03 wegihted GPA
Kiarra Hovis – Northland Preparatory Academy – 4.00 weighted GPA
Jenitzia Valenzuela – Bisbee – 4.0 weighted GPA
Kyla Pedersen – Arizona Lutheran – 4.0 weighted GPA
Bronte Gee – Mohave Accelerated – 4.0 weighted GPA
Olivia Meyer – Arizona Lutheran – 4.0 weighted GPA
Samantha Swiatek – Arizona Lutheran – 4.0 weighted GPA
Abby Tawney – ACP – 4.0 weighted GPA
Bree Hall – Payson – 4.0 weighted GPA
Brinna Hall – Payson – 4.0 weighted GPA
Marissa Llamas – Bourgade Catholic – 4.0 weighted GPA
Morgan Faunce – Empire – 4.00 unweighted GPA
Briah Williams – Bagdad – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Chelsea Boyd-Flores – Ray – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Gabby Gonzales – Miami Jr/Sr – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Carissa Campos – River Valley – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Rusti Glenn – River Valley – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Abbey Mello – Valley Christian – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Ireland Strubbe – Valley Christian – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Katie Rea – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Madison Canez – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Megan Mello – Valley Christian – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Honorable Mention
Aaliyah Rodriguez – River Valley – 3.0 unweighted GPA
Abbie Dykstra – Valley Christian – 3.88 unweighted GPA
Adlih Zavala – Wickenburg – 3.3 unweighted GPA
Adrianna Kaye – Horizon Honors – 3.31 unweighted GPA
Alexandra Sneed – Eastmark – 3.88 weighted GPA
Alexis Williams – Eastmark – 3.0 unweighted GPA
Ali Terrones – Chandler Prep – 3.93 weighted GPA
Allie Roberts – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.2 unweighted GPA
ANNIE HELLAND – TRIVIUM PREP – 3.79 weighted GPA
Areya Hanley – St Michael Indian School – 3.64 weighted GPA
Ariel Schulzkump – Empire – 3.91 weighted GPA
Ashtyn Crosby – St. Johns – 3.48 weighted GPA
Aubrey Montenieri – Arizona Lutheran – 3.67 weighted GPA
Aurianna Quintana – St Michael Indian School – 3.85 weighted GPA
Autumn Shirley – St Michael Indian School – 3.1 unweighted GPA
Bree Hanzal – Valley Christian – 3.78 unweighted GPA
Brianna Lopez – Bourgade Catholic – 3.9 weighted GPA
Brisa Jimenez – Wickenburg – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Brittinee Stapleton – Eastmark – 3.63 weighted GPA
Brooke Schulz – Northwest Christian – 3.96 weighted GPA
CAMILE GRANT – TRIVIUM PREP – 3.61 unweighted GPA
Chancie Deaton – Payson – 3.76 weighted GPA
Cheyenne Lee – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.3 unweighted GPA
Chloe Spitzer – River Valley – 3.63 unweighted GPA
Christiana Janisse – Northland Preparatory Academy – 3.88 weighted GPA
Claire Champie – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 3.66 unweighted GPA
Daisy Martinez – Phoenix Christian – 3.72 weighted GPA
Danika Bryant – Superior Junior/Senior – 3.9 weighted GPA
Danitza Carreon – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 3.08 unweighted GPA
Darcey Cox – St. Johns – 3.54 weighted GPA
Dazie Haught – Payson – 3.44 unweighted GPA
Destynie Parker – Tonopah Valley – 3.96 weighted GPA
Dionna Leanio – Bourgade Catholic – 3.9 weighted GPA
Eleanna Massadeh – Arizona Lutheran – 3.9 weighted GPA
Elise Gasson – Valley Christian – 3.32 unweighted GPA
Elizabeth Mathews – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.6 unweighted GPA
Elizabeth Neilson – Gilbert Christian – 3.65 weighted GPA
Elora Foster – Ray – 3.63 unweighted GPA
Emily Kuefner – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.7 unweighted GPA
Emily Walker – Arizona Lutheran – 3.85 weighted GPA
Emma Madrigal – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.66 unweighted GPA
Emma Wayas – Wickenburg – 3.0 unweighted GPA
Faith Simpson – Horizon Honors – 3.39 unweighted GPA
Gabriella Simpson – St Michael Indian School – 3.8 weighted GPA
Gracie Miraglia – Valley Christian – 3.95 unweighted GPA
Hailey Bramlett – Payson – 3.35 unweighted GPA
Hailey Chandler – Fountain Hills – 3.91 weighted GPA
Haley Ehlert – Empire – 3.40 unweighted GPA
Holly Myers – Bagdad – 3.6 unweighted GPA
Hope Patterson – Arizona Lutheran – 3.95 weighted GPA
Isabella Wernett – Ray – 3.94 unweighted GPA
Ivy Woolwine – Payson – 3.94 weighted GPA
Jacky Vega – Phoenix Christian – 3.9 weighted GPA
Jacqui LaGatta – Valley Christian – 3.91 unweighted GPA
Jalin Perry – St Michael Indian School – 3.87 weighted GPA
Jasmine Jackson – Eastmark – 3.2 unweighted GPA
Jasmyn Ortiz-Soto – Empire – 3.84 weighted GPA
Javen Coppedge – Wickenburg – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Jayce Flores – Northwest Christian – 3.75 weighted GPA
Jayden Dvorak – Northland Preparatory Academy – 3.87 weighted GPA
Jenna Ross – St Michael – 3.57 weighted GPA
Jessica Leake – Horizon Honors – 3.88 weighted GPA
Jessica Stackhouse – Northwest Christian – 3.79 weighted GPA
Jessica Wendt – Arizona Lutheran – 3.89 weighted GPA
Jimena Valdez – Bisbee – 3.98 weighted GPA
Jocelyn Rodriguez – Bagdad – 3.3 unweighted GPA
JoHannah Arredondo – Valley Christian – 3.35 unweighted GPA
Jolynn Smith – St Michael Indian School – 3.75 weighted GPA
Jordyn McKeever – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.83 unweighted GPA
Jorja Zirkle – River Valley – 3.63 unweighted GPA
Kadence Peter – Arizona Lutheran – 3.66 weighted GPA
Kalani Wilson – St Michael Indian School – 3.36 unweighted GPA
Kalynn Smith – St Michael Indian School – 3.63 weighted GPA
Kat Hanson – Valley Christian – 3.66 unweighted GPA
Katherine Poe – Northwest Christian – 3.95 weighted GPA
Kimberly Hoyt – Fountain Hills – 3.88 weighted GPA
Kimberly Lucero – St. Johns – 3.85 weighted GPA
Kyra Thornbrugh – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.3 unweighted GPA
Laynne Miller – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 3.34 unweighted GPA
Lexi Lee – Payson – 3.66 weighted GPA
Lillian Wilson – Horizon Honors – 3.94 weighted GPA
Macie Thomas – Northwest Christian – 3.55 weighted GPA
Madison Begay – St Michael Indian School – 3.86 weighted GPA
Madison Burright – Mohave Accelerated – 3.8 weighted GPA
Mariah Bogard – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 3.67 weighted GPA
Marissa Villagomez – St. Johns – 3.55 weighted GPA
Mary Ann Massadeh – Arizona Lutheran – 3.72 weighted GPA
Maryn Cox – St. Johns – 3.68 weighted GPA
Maya Ross – St Michael Indian School – 3.66 weighted GPA
McKenna Duarte – Superior Junior/Senior – 3.79 weighted GPA
Megan Holt – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.66 unweighted GPA
Michaela Quintana – Fountain Hills – 3.96 weighted GPA
Miranda Fritz – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.4 unweighted GPA
Mya Searcy – Eastmark – 3.25 unweighted GPA
Myika Cruz – Superior Junior/Senior – 3.6 weighted GPA
Nataly Olguin – Phoenix Christian – 3.9 weighted GPA
Natilie Hill – Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – 3.42 unweighted GPA
Nayauna Zah – St Michael Indian School – 3.69 weighted GPA
Nazohni Livingston – St Michael Indian School – 3.34 unweighted GPA
Olivia Leonard – Chandler Prep – 3.85 weighted GPA
Olivia Yoney – River Valley – 3.65 unweighted GPA
Paulina Talamantes – Wickenburg – 3.3 unweighted GPA
Payten Schmidt – Northland Preparatory Academy – 3.87 weighted GPA
Rachel Yellowhorse – St. Johns – 3.76 weighted GPA
Raina Navarro – Bourgade Catholic – 3.7 weighted GPA
Rayne Romero – Payson – 3.46 unweighted GPA
Rebekah Rice – Payson – 3.74 weighted GPA
Revai Reynaga – Valley Christian – 3.24 unweighted GPA
Ryan Baca – St. Johns – 3.95 weighted GPA
Sadie Wolfe – Northwest Christian – 3.97 weighted GPA
Sara Nesbitt – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.3 unweighted GPA
Shantel Perry – St. Johns – 3.59 weighted GPA
Shayden Monroe – River Valley – 3.46 unweighted GPA
Sierra Gonzalez – Bagdad – 3.8 unweighted GPA
Sophia Niland – Valley Christian – 3.29 unweighted GPA
Sophia Perkovich – Valley Christian – 3.33 unweighted GPA
Stephanie Castro – Benjamin Franklin Charter School – 3.71 unweighted GPA
Sunshine Burnside – St Michael Indian School – 3.95 weighted GPA
Tessa Castillo – River Valley – 3.46 unweighted
Trinity Delatorre – Miami Jr/Sr – 3.8 unweighted GPA
Trysta Castro – Bagdad – 3.2 unweighted GPA
Vanessa Candito – Empire – 3.69 weighted GPA
Victoria Meraz – Mohave Accelerated – 3.9 weighted GPA
