Varsity 845 opens voting for high school girls softball players of the week
Coaches and fans can submit nominations for the weekly award, with winners to be announced on X/Twitter following the deadline.
Voting is now open for the Varsity 845 girls softball players of the week award, covering the performance period from May 11 to May 17, 2026. The poll, which originates from the Times Herald-Record and is hosted on Yahoo Sports, invites nominations from coaches and the public to identify standout athletes in high school softball.
The voting window closes at 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a deadline extension noted until noon on Monday, May 25. Eligibility rules stipulate that only one athlete per school can be selected per week, and a previous poll winner is ineligible for the following week’s award. Coaches are encouraged to submit game reports and may nominate one player from their team by Sunday afternoon to ensure their athletes are considered.
The selection process relies on information gathered by Varsity 845 and direct nominations from coaching staff. The source material, originally published on the Times Herald-Record, provides detailed statistical breakdowns for numerous players across various teams, including strikeout totals, home runs, RBIs, and specific game results. This data supports the weekly announcement of winners, which are posted on the @Varsity845 account on X/Twitter.
Previous winners highlight the competitive nature of the poll. Taylor Crumley of Monticello was recognised in the large schools category, recording 17 strikeouts and a solo home run in a loss to Middletown, alongside eight RBIs in a win over Wallkill. Sofia Ortiz of Burke Catholic won the small schools category, securing a perfect game with nine strikeouts and a two-run homer in a victory over Warwick.
The poll encompasses a wide range of recent performances, with detailed records provided for teams such as the Crusaders, Wizards, Bushmen, Gladiators, Dragons, Panthers, Goldbacks, Warriors, Wildcats, Vikings, Huguenots, Bulldogs, Spartans, Yellowjackets, Huskies, Raiders, Dukes, Hambletonians, Bears, Eagles, Ganders, Sawyers, Redhawks, and Lions. Voting can be conducted as often as desired via RecordOnline.com/sports/high-school until the extended deadline.
