Softball: Hillsborough County hitter of the week — March 4-9, 2024

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

Kamiira Austin, So., East Bay: Went a combined 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, eight RBIs and six runs scored in wins over Brandon and Armwood. 

Bricelyn Bedenbaugh, Sr., Durant: Hit a pair of homers and had two RBIs and three runs scored in an eight-inning win over Gaither. 

Katelyn Blethen, So., Seffner Christian: Ended up going a combined 6-for-8 with two doubles and four RBIs in wins over Foundation Christian, Zephyrhills Christian and Cambridge Christian. 

Addison Dresser, So., Newsome: Went a combined 6-for-7 with a triple and three RBIs in two games. 

Lily Holtje, Sr., Steinbrenner: Drew five walks in a win over Plant and had two doubles and two RBIs in a win over Land O’ Lakes. 

Claire Patchen, 8th, Berkeley Prep: Went a combined 4-for-7 with a double and a run scored in wins over Osceola and Palm Harbor University. 

Kennedy Shea, Jr., Strawberry Crest: Had two doubles, a triple, three RBIs and three runs scored in a win over Newsome. 

Araya Stearns, Sr., Robinson: Went a combined 3-for-6 with a homer, a double and five RBIs in wins over Jefferson and Riverview. 

Camryn VanGalder, Sr., Bloomingdale: Finished with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored in a comeback win over Parrish Community. 

Official poll