All-League Honors Highlight Forks' Softball and Baseball Seasons
The Pacific 2B All-League first teams have been announced, and the Forks softball squad celebrated a dominant campaign that culminated in a 13‑7 overall record and an 8‑2 mark in league play. Leading the charge were Chloe Gaydeski, Bailey Johnson and Fynlie Peters, each earning first‑team accolades that reflect their all‑around contributions.
Gaydeski, a power at the plate and a workhorse on the mound, posted a .588 batting average with a home run, 13 doubles, 35 RBIs and 31 runs while also pitching 402 ⅓ innings and striking out 34 batters. Johnson wasn’t far behind, hitting .524 with six homers, 12 doubles, 29 RBIs and 40 runs, and she added 56 strikeouts in 40 innings of pitching. Peters contributed a .420 average, seven doubles, five homers, 26 RBIs and 20 runs, rounding out a formidable lineup.
The softball team’s success wasn’t limited to the first team; Karee Neel and Avery Dilley earned second‑team honors, with Neel batting .479 and scoring 41 runs, and Dilley posting a .300 average, a .478 on‑base percentage and four home runs. Their performances helped the squad secure a deep playoff run and solidify its reputation as a league powerhouse.
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In baseball, Lane Helvey and Landen Olson made the first team, with Helvey batting .400 and stealing 23 bases while driving in 15 runs. Olson, a dual threat at the plate and on the mound, hit .326, stole 11 bases and struck out 37 batters in 29 innings. Both players exemplified the gritty, aggressive style that defined the season.
Conner Clark earned a second‑team spot for the Spartans, leading the club with 46 innings pitched, 33 strikeouts and a 2.74 ERA. His consistency on the mound complemented the offensive firepower of Helvey and Olson, ensuring the baseball team remained competitive throughout the league schedule.
Honorable mentions went to Tannon Gaydeski and Mason Dent, recognizing additional contributors who played pivotal roles in the teams’ successes. The collective achievements of these athletes underscore the strong baseball and softball culture in Forks and set a high bar for next season’s squads.