Kim Trice-Softball-Senior

The defending Bay Valley Athletic League Most Valuable Player looks well on her way to winning the award for a second straight year. The Patriots’ slugging first baseman absolutely pulverized BVAL pitching during the first two weeks of league play from April 14-23. In four games, she went 8-for-12 with five runs scored, one triple, two home runs (one being a grand slam) and 12 RBI.

Heritage-Brentwood, Softball, Senior

The defending Bay Valley Athletic League Most Valuable Player looks well on her way to winning the award for a second straight year. The Patriots’ slugging first baseman absolutely pulverized BVAL pitching during the first two weeks of league play from April 14-23. In four games, she went 8-for-12 with five runs scored, one triple, two home runs (one being a grand slam) and 12 RBI. Trice leads first-place Heritage in batting averages (.531), hits (26) and RBI (24). The Patriots are hitting .413 as a team and hold a 15-2 overall record through April 23. They will be heavily favored to win the BVAL and earn a high seed in the North Coast Section Division I tournament. Read more about the team in Extra Bases on Page 48.

IN HER COACH’S WORDS: “She does all the little things and makes sure everyone follows through with all the details,” Heritage coach Ron Rivers said. “She loves the weight room. Kim is every coach’s dream.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Holly Azevedo: The ace sophomore pitcher for the top-ranked NorCal softball team, Pioneer-San Jose, delivered a masterful two-hit shutout of Piedmont Hills on April 23. She struck out 14 and faced one over the minimum.

Jamaun Charles: Amador Valley’s senior sprinter logged the sixth-fastest, wind-legal 100-meter time in the state this season when he clocked 10.63 seconds at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11.

Ray Soderman: The San Ramon Valley senior catcher has been an offensive constant for the Wolves baseball team this season. In three games from April 17-24, he went 5-for-9 with 4 RBI.