Softball: Hillsborough County pitcher of the week — Feb. 26-March 2, 2024

Here are the nominees for the Hillsborough County softball pitcher of the week poll. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Natalie Cable, Jr., Bloomingdale: The UCLA commit allowed just one run and a combined three hits while striking out 35 in wins over Durant and Gaither. 

Aleena Jones, Jr., Alonso: Tossed a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts in a win over Freedom that was called after five innings because of the mercy rule. 

Cassidy Masters, Jr., Plant: Recorded two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts in a win over Gaither. 

Lilly Patton, So., Steinbrenner: Threw a combined 10 innings, allowing two unearned runs on six hits while striking out 11 in wins over Sickles and Riverview. 

Avery Powers, Jr., Berkeley Prep: Allowed just one earned run on a combined four hits and struck out 26 in wins over Wesley Chapel, Orlando Bishop Moore and Orlando The First Academy.

Olivia Ricciardi, Fr., Tampa Catholic: Finished with a two-hit shutout and recorded seven strikeouts in a win over Strawberry Crest. 

Nicole Rivera, Sr., Newsome: Threw a three-hit shutout with four strikeouts in a win over Robinson that lasted five innings because of the mercy rule. 

Elana Roush, Sr., East Bay: Finished with a no-hit shutout (one walk from being perfect) and had 11 strikeouts in a win over Jefferson that was called after five innings because of the mercy rule. 

Shelby Savitt, Sr., Academy of the Holy Names: Hurled a four-hitter, allowing three runs (two earned) while striking out five in a win over rival Tampa Catholic. 

Aliyanis Stubbs, So., Sumner: Threw a four-hitter, allowing three unearned runs while striking out 14 in a win over Plant. 

Official poll