The month of February means high school softball is right around the corner. In the Lone Star State teams have already begun scrimmaging as they prepare for regular season play in just a few weeks. And although some still won't see the dirt under the snow for a while, it's time MaxPreps begins its preseason softball coverage.
Below are the top players from each state. These standouts were selected based on 2021 statistical information entered in MaxPreps, postseason local and national honors, college commitments, and or player rankings by ExtraInnings Softball, FloSoftball and Softball America.
Additional preview material will be released in the coming days and weeks:
Feb. 8 — Top 25 Players in the Class of 2022
Feb. 9 — Top 25 Players in the Class of 2023
Feb. 15 — Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
Feb. 18 — Top team in each state
Best high school softball player in all 50 states
Alabama
Alea Johnson, Fairhope, Sr.
Second-team 2021 MaxPreps All-America pick and LSU pledge has already mowed down 697 batters in her career and threw six no-hitters this spring.
Alaska
Emily McCutcheon, South Anchorage (Anchorage), Jr.
Returns after a dominant sophomore season. ...
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