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Softball  | Softball Tournament | 10/15/2022

Battle For The Belt Scout Notes

Dave Durbala
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Des Moines, Iowa - Thirteen teams showed up to contend for the 2022 Perfect Game Softball 18u Battle For The Belt from October 8-9, 2022. When the dust settled, it was the Iowa Bandits who took home the championship belt, with a 5-3 win over Iowa Outlaws Select 06 - Andrew.

Earning the MV-Pitcher award was Madison Oetzmann (2023, Urbandale, Iowa). On the weekend, Oetzmann was in the circle for 17 innings, finishing with a 3-0 record for the Iowa Bandits. Oetzmann continues to impress in the circle, consistently showing the ability to throw all her pitches for strikes, working in all levels of the zone on both sides of the plate. The uncommitted Oetzmann struck out 24 batters, utilizing great movement and a velocity that topped out at 59 mph. More than movement and her ability to hit spots, Oetzmann displays the ability to maintain her composure in the circle when things might not be going her way. This attribute is one of the keys to the success this young lady has experienced in the circle. At the plate, she also helped her team by collecting eight hits, scoring four runs while knocking in 6.



Picking up the MVP award was Iowa Bandits' Jena Young (2023, Winterset, Iowa). Young, committed to the University of Iowa, put on one of the most dominating hitting performances I have ever seen, at any level. Utilizing a quick, compact swing, with a solid lower half that generates power, Young went 13-for-15 on the weekend with three doubles and a ridiculous eight home runs, each landing well beyond the 200 foot fences. Young scored 17 times, totaled 15 RBI and earned six walks, which included a bases loaded intentional walk. I can only assume the opposing coach utilized the intentional walk as damage control, taking the bat out of her hands. A truly gifted athlete, Young collected 46 total bases in six games, in a tournament that featured some pretty skilled pitchers.

Dakota Lake (2023, Des Moines, Iowa), a RHP/1B for Nebraska Gold 515 - Cunningham, helped her team make a run into the semis, which included them winning two pool games playing with eight players as they lost one due to an injury. Lake, a recent Hutchinson Community College commit, was the workhorse for 515, logging 22 innings. Topping out at 61 mph, Lake utilized a good rise and mixed in just enough movement and change of speed to keep hitters off balance to collect 30 strikeouts for her effort. As a hitter, Lake had seven hits, knocked in seven and scored 5 runs.

Iowa Bandits' Zadie Wadle (2023, Indianola, Iowa) picked up the win for the Bandits in the championship game, striking out five, while scattering six hits in six innings. On the weekend, Wadle posted a 3-0 record for her 16 innings of work. Utilizing good movement and velocity that ran up to 59 mph, Wadle struck out 18 while only giving out three free passes. Having good command of her pitches, throwing each for strikes and moving the ball around the zone were keys to her success. At the plate, Wadle legged out two doubles on five hits, scoring four runs and collecting three RBI. This uncommitted RHP has the tools to pitch at the next level and knows how to win.

Emily Koranda (2025, Marion, Iowa), pitching for Nebraska Gold 319 Berning, picked up two wins for her 12 innings of work. The RHP struck out 14, giving up only one earned run. Koranda, sitting at 61 mph, also showed hitters a rise, drop, and changeup, with the changeup coming in anywhere from 40-45 mph. The change of speed, and a rise ball that jumped through the top of the zone, led to hitters coming up empty on their swings. At the plate, Koranda collected four hits, with two doubles, knocking in six. This younger arm, at this age division, is one to watch as she gets stronger and matures over the next few years.

Playing for Bc Select, Jessa Demoss (2024, Blairstown, Iowa) is a young lady whose name is starting to appear regularly near the top of the performers list. This RHP/1B, armed with a full arsenal of pitches, helped her team make a run into the semis. In her 11 innings of work, Demoss, showing a top velocity of 60 mph, sat down 20 via strikeout. Not shy about throwing inside, she showed the ability to run her screw up under the hands of right-handed batters. If she is able to develop the ability to hit spots with all of her pitches, Demoss will excel at the next level. At the plate, Demoss collected five hits that included a home run.

Aubrey Lensmeyer (2025, Ankeny, Iowa), playing for Iowa Outlaws Select 06 - Andrew, showed her two-way ability by earning her way on the pitching and hitting top performers list this weekend. In the circle, the RHP Lensmeyer worked 11 innings and collected nine strikeouts. With a top velocity of 61 mph, Lensmeyer was able to keep batters off balance with change of speed and movement, occasionally pulling up to 18 mph off her fastball for her changeup. Showing good command of her pitches, Lensmeyer only walked three batters, with two of those being intentional in the championship game. Lensmeyer appears to be just as comfortable at the plate as she does in the circle. Hitting from the right side, she displayed a gap-to-gap approach with projectable pull-side power. Lensmeyer collected nine hits that included three doubles. She knocked in four runs and scored eight. Displaying plus skills in the circle and at the plate, should offer this young lady an opportunity to continue being a two-way player, even at the next level.

Abagail Winter (2023, Dubuque, Iowa), a RHP for Thunder 18u Black, utilizes a 59 mph fastball, along with a rise, drop, and curve to get work done. Winter worked 11 innings in the circle and struck out 21 batters. Winter has struck out 67 batters in 38 innings of work for the PG calendar year 2022. Her go-to pitch this past weekend was her curve. Winter throws the curve at near the same velocity as her fastball, creating an incredible spin rate that translates to plus movement. Batters read fastball and struggle to make adjustment to the curve, resulting in a swing-and-miss pitch. Currently uncommitted, Winter would appear to have some extra velocity in the tank, which combined with her current movement pitches, would be a good get for a coach at the next level.

Playing for Bc Select, Hannah Greiner (2025, Atkins, Iowa) put together a nice weekend at the plate. Hitting from the left side, Greiner sets up tall, hands high with a slight knee bend. Loads into the back hip and utilizes stride to get separation before getting the barrel through the zone with a short compact swing to drive the ball gap-to-gap. For the weekend, Greiner had eight hits that included two doubles and a home run, scored five runs and had eight RBI while hitting at a .667 clip. Greiner shows to have some pull-side power, but appears to be at her best when staying on the ball and driving it middle to left.

Uncommitted Addison Banse (2023, Adel, Iowa) continues to drive the ball and pick up extra-base hits playing for the Iowa Bandits. With a smooth swing and great utilization of her lower half, Banse can drive the ball to all fields but appears to be at her best when being on time and driving the ball middle to left-center. She collected seven hits, five being for extra bases, with two doubles and three bombs for seven RBI and scoring five runs. Defensively, Banse spent the weekend behind the plate, displayed a good set-up and utilized good glove work when receiving pitches. Although not at game speed, Banse did show an adequate, accurate throw to second base between innings.

Don’t call Alliance Select Cox’ LHH Avery Nelson (2026, Ankeny, Iowa) just a slapper. Utilizing a solid setup that allows her to get her feet moving, or to stay in her legs to swing away, Nelson showed the ability to be successful at both hitting .800 for the weekend. Nelson is able to keep her front side closed, allowing her to drive the ball middle-left, not rolling over on the pitch. For the weekend, Nelson collected eight hits with two doubles, knocking in six and scoring seven runs. As this young lady matures, and if willing to put in the work to gain strength over the next several years, there will be a place for her at the next level.

Ava Hartman (2024, Matherville, Ill.) had a nice weekend playing for Nebraska Gold 319 Berning. Hitting from a slightly wide stance, getting weight into the back side with a slight raising of the front foot, getting the foot back down to start her move to the ball. With a solid base, Hartman does a good job of using her lower half in the swing and maintains an attack angle that lends itself to getting the ball in the air. Hartman finished with eight hits that included two doubles and two home runs, scoring six runs while also knocking in six runs.
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 2/18/2026

PG Softball Winter One Day Tournament
Dave Durbala
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BURLINGTON, IA - Perfect Game Softball Winter One Day Tournament, February 15, 2026. Twelve teams, split between the 16u and 18u divisions, participated in this event.  With two pool games, and then a move into single elimination bracket play,  some players used this tournament as  their last warm-up before kicking off their high school seasons, while others were tuning up for the busy Spring and Summer travel season. In the 16u division, it was the Iowa Aries 16u Ce Fire Red taking the championship, with Southeast Iowa Allstars 18u Gold Miller earning the crown in the 18u division. Below are write-ups from observations made during the day, as due to a software glitch, there were no stats available to complete a Top Performers list. 16U Division  Earning the MV-Pitcher Award, as selected by her coaches, was Aurora Widlund (2029 Altoona, IA) of tournament champion Iowa...
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Draft | Story | 2/19/2026

Then vs. Now: '26 Class Look Back

Tyler Henninger
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One constant across our scouting staff is the volume of in-person looks we get at prospects during their high school years. With assignments at national tournaments and showcases throughout the calendar, we’ve built a deep library of reports and video on many of today’s top college prospects dating back to their prep days. This week, we took a step back to revisit what those players looked like as high school prospects. Which tools stood out? What was missing from the profile at the time? And what, if anything, did we overlook that ultimately helped shape the player they’ve become? Below, we break down 10 players in a “Then and Now” reflection. Justin Lebron (23 FL) finishes off the tournament getting in on the hit parade with a single to the pullside. #PGShowdown #Bama commit pic.twitter.com/C4Irym2ZTR — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) March 4, 2023...
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High School | General | 2/18/2026

High School Notebook: Feb. 18

Cam McElwaney
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Grady Emerson (‘26 TX) laces this ball to right for a walk off single. Clean lefty stroke. Looks the part both sides of the ball. Checks all the boxes. Will be scouted heavily this Spring. #PGHS #HookEm commit. #PGDraft pic.twitter.com/wXvdHdgqME — Perfect Game Texas (@Texas_PG) February 6, 2026 Grady Emerson (2026, Argyle, Texas) had a strong showing throughout the opening week of high school baseball out here in Texas. Works good at-bats and is always a tough out in general. Makes all the plays at short and just has the look of a future big leaguer. He does all the little things right. Bat to ball will play at a high level and there is still a lot more power to project on here. There is a reason why Emerson is one of, if not the most highly coveted high school prospect in the 2026 class and it’s easy to see why. Currently committed to Texas, but has the potential to...
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High School | Rankings | 2/18/2026

Midwest Region Top Teams

Tyler Russo
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Midwest All Region & Top Tools Rk Midwest 2025 Record 1 St. Thomas Aquinas (KS) 27-4 2 Edmond Memorial (OK) 30-8 3 Muskego (WI) 27-10 4 Lawrence Free State (KS) 28-2 5 Mill Valley (KS) 22-6 6 Valley View (AR) 29-5 7 Platte County (MO) 29-8 8 Liberty North (MO) 19-14 9 Millard North (NE) 23-13 10 St. John Vianney (MO) 38-2 11 Owasso (OK) 40-3 12 Olathe East (KS) 22-6 13 Staley (MO) 38-4 14 Shawnee Mission South (KS) 10-11-4 15 Blue Springs South (MO) 27-7 16 Blue Valley (KS) 21-10 17 Edmond Santa Fe (OK) 37-7 18 Skutt Catholic (NE) 24-7 19 Howell (MO) 35-4 20 Olathe West (KS) 25-3 21 Creighton Prep (NE) 16-15 22 Rogers (AR) 26-4 23 Fayetteville (AR) 26-7 24 Blue Valley West (KS) 17-10 25 Cretin Derham Hall (MN) 19-5-1
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College | Rankings | 2/18/2026

DIII Rankings: February 18

Nick Herfordt
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Every spring, Division III baseball begins as a wide-open map. Cold mornings turn into long bus rides, non-conference gauntlets test resolve, and by the time the dust settles, only a few teams are still standing with a clear line to the NCAA Division III baseball tournament. The 2026 Perfect Game Division III Baseball Rankings capture that moment before the stretch run, highlighting the programs that have separated themselves through depth, durability, and an ability to win in a variety of ways. These eight teams are not simply piling up wins; they are shaping identities built to survive the grind and thrive when the margins narrow.  The destination is familiar, even if the journey never is. Once again, the final chapter will be written at Classic Park, where timing, composure, and roster balance matter as much as raw talent. The teams ranked here enter 2026 with more than ambition....
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Juco | Rankings | 2/18/2026

JUCO Rankings Update: February 18

Blaine Peterson
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Just a couple of weeks into the 2026 season, several teams have already hit the ground running, namely Walters State, Florida Southwestern, Chipola, Johnson County, Florence-Darlington, and Pearl River. A little further down the rankings, we’ve seen some significant movement. The College of Southern Nevada surged up several spots after a strong 12-2 start, while Gaston has turned heads with an unblemished 14-0 record. We also welcome a few new additions in the 20s: Fresno City and Panola. Neither program debuted inside our top 50, but both have certainly earned their place in this week’s rankings. We’re looking forward to another exciting week of early spring baseball, as teams across the country continue to find their rhythm before conference play begins. Rk. School Record 1 Walters State (TN) 11-2 2 Florida Southwestern (FL) 11-3 3 McLennan (TX) 5-1 4 Chipola (FL)...
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Showcase | Story | 2/18/2026

PG National Heading to Miami

Perfect Game Staff
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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923  www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    PERFECT GAME NATIONAL SHOWCASE TO MAKE HISTORIC  DEBUT AT LOANDEPOT PARK, HOME OF THE MIAMI MARLINS    Prestigious event brings nation’s top amateur talent to a Major League venue July 1–5    Miami, Florida (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that the annual Perfect Game National Showcase will be held for the first time at LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, from July 1-5.    This milestone event marks Perfect Game’s...
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High School | Rankings | 2/17/2026

Ohio Valley Top Teams

Tyler Russo
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Ohio Valley All Region & Top Tools Rk Ohio Valley 2025 Record 1 Trinity (KY) 38-3 2 Archbishop Moeller (OH) 25-4-1 3 St. Laurence (IL) 37-5 4 Center Grove (IN) 27-5 5 Brother Rice (IL) 36-5 6 Chicago Mount Carmel (IL) 23-14 7 Crown Point (IN) 27-5 8 Libertyville (IL) 37-4 9 Brother Rice (MI) 23-12-1 10 Orchard Lake St. Mary's (MI) 26-13 11 Normal Community (IL) 37-6 12 Detroit Catholic Central (MI) 20-10 13 Nazareth Academy (IL) 31-7 14 Lyons Township (IL) 22-11-1 15 Zionsville (IN) 19-9 16 St. Xavier (KY) 30-7 17 Noblesville (IN) 16-11 18 Jackson (OH) 27-4 19 Mason (OH) 22-7 20 Fishers (IN) 25-6 21 McHenry (IL) 34-5-1 22 McCracken County (KY) 24-7 23 Westfield (IN) 22-10 24 Olentangy Liberty (OH) 27-7 25 McCutcheon (IN) 16-12
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High School | General | 2/17/2026

Ohio Valley All Region & Top Tools

David Rawnsley
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OHIO VALLEY REGION (IL, IN, KY, MI, OH) The Ohio Valley Region has a healthy amount of top-level talent, as it features five Perfect Game All-Americans in shortstop Ethan Bass, third baseman TJ McQuillan, two-way stand out Matt Ponatoski and right-handed pitchers Shawn Sullivan and Grayson Willoughby.  The 2027 class looks very strong as well, especially in Illinois. A couple of things are missing from the Ohio Valley All-Region team, though.  The first is the two best outfielders in the region, as 2027 Illinois outfielder Sebastian Wilson is attending IMG Academy in Florida and fellow 2027 outfielder Noah Goettke from Ohio is attending P27 Academy in South Carolina.  Also missing are any players from Michigan, which enjoyed a dominant run of top prospects in recent years largely behind the Lake Orchard St. Mary’s HS program.  2027 catcher Broder Katke (Brother...
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Press Release | Press Release | 2/17/2026

PG & 100% Sunglasses Team Up

Perfect Game Staff
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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH 100% SUNGLASSES   Sanford, Florida (Tuesday, February 17, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new partnership with 100% Sunglasses, naming the premium performance eyewear brand an official sunglass partner of Perfect Game and the Presenting Partner of Perfect Game’s MLB Draft coverage.   As part of the partnership, Perfect Game and 100% will collaborate on co-branded sunglasses, bringing together two brands synonymous with elite performance and authenticity in the game of baseball.   In addition, 100% will provide custom sunglasses to players selected to participate in...
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