Licking County softball players earn all-district, All-Ohio honors
Licking County softball diamonds have been filled with star performances this season.
COLUMBUS - Five Licking County softball players recently were recognized among the state’s best. Licking Valley sophomore Emory Whisner and junior teammate D’Neya Dennis in Division IV, Johnstown senior Addy Zak in Division V and Newark Catholic seniors Joanna Bailey and Veronica Bailey in Division VII have been selected as All-Ohio representatives by the Central District coaches. Whisner, who was named Central District Player of the Year and to the All-Ohio first team, has been a two-way standout for the unbeaten Panthers, racking up 155 strikeouts in 107 innings while recording a 0.
79 ERA. Whisner also has hit . 616 with 13 HRs and 37 RBIs.
Dennis, a second-team selection, has ignited the Valley lineup from the leadoff spot. The shortstop is hitting . 532 and has scored 41 runs.
Zak, a second-team selection, has been a fixture at catcher and near the top of the batting order for the Johnnies throughout her career. She is hitting . 516 with 21 extra-base hits, including five home runs, and 32 RBIs.