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Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Softball - South Dakota

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SOFTBALL

Madelyn Mescher

Right-handed pitcher/first baseman
WASHINGTON HS
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

159

Strikeouts

2

Shutouts

1.42

ERA

.471

Batting Average
“Maddy is one of the nicest and most mature people you will meet. She is kind to everyone, works so hard and her positive attitude is contagious on the team. She’s overcome hip, leg and thumb fractures over the past two years and it took incredible determination to get back (to this level). She plays games and practices like they could be her last.”
Kim Bazata
Head Coach - Sioux Falls Washington
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 5-foot-9 sophomore right-handed pitcher and first baseman had led the Warriors to a 16-2 record and a berth in the Class AA state tournament this season. Mescher compiled a 10-2 record in the circle with 159 strikeouts against just 11 walks through 18 games, fanning 2.0 batters per inning. She fired two shutouts, including a perfect game, and posted a 1.42 ERA as opposing hitters batted .151 against her. At the plate, the 2024 All-State selection entered the state tournament batting .471 with 21 RBI and an OPS of 1.313.

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Academic Achievement

Mescher has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Mescher has volunteered locally on behalf of Best Buddies and her school’s Link Crew. She is also a member of the Student Council, the SALSA service leadership club and the Principal’s Advisory Committee.