Chambersburg -- Kate Diller (sr., P). Greencastle-Antrim -- Kali Ball (sr., SS); Wendy Wolff (jr., OF). James Buchanan -- Hannah Copenhaver (sr., OF); Kaitlin Keefer (sr., 3B.); Amber Knoll (jr., OF); Sarah Karn (sr., P). Shippensburg -- Courtney Kane (so., P); Katie Carson (sr., 1B); Emily Hudock (sr., OF); Jessica Kelley (so., C). Waynesboro -- Meghan Decker (sr., C); Kelsea Decker (sr., P); Margaret Weber (jr., OF). Fannett-Metal -- Coral Parson (sr., C); Lydia Middaugh (jr., OF). Forbes Road -- Corri Parsons

(fr., inf.). McConnellsburg -- Sam McQuade (sr., inf.); Lisa DeShong (sr., inf.). Southern Fulton -- Bailey Elbin (jr., OF); Kelsey White (so., P). Mercersburg Academy-- Julie Garlick (jr., SS); Sara Erlichman (sr., P).

NOTE: Public Opinion all-star teams are selected by the P.O. sports staff, based on observations by the writers, statistics and coaches' recommendations. The baseball all-star page was compiled and designed by Brian Hall.

AUTUMN APPLEBY, P, Greencastle

Statistics: 9-2, 622/3 innings pitched, 27 hits, 5 earned runs, 17 walks, 98 strikeouts, 0.56 earned run average

Notes: Appleby, a Mid Penn Capital Division first-team all-star, helped lead the Devils to a Mid Penn Capital Division title ... The junior tossed a 2-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts vs. Central Dauphin in the Mid Penn playoffs and threw a 4-hitter vs. Twin Valley in districts.

Quotes: G-A coach Jamie Richardson said, "She's been very important to us. Considering she came back from injury (knee), she didn't miss a beat."

TAYLOR PATTILLO, 2B, Chambersburg

Statistics: .353, 24 hits, 8 RBIs, 20 runs, 8 doubles, 3 home runs.

Notes: Pattillo emerged as a viable threat in the Trojans' lineup this season ... The junior led the Trojans in home runs, doubles, hits and runs scored ... Pattillo was a first-team MPC Commonwealth pick and a P.O. second-team selection last season.

Quotes: Trojan coach Harvey Staver said, "She provided more power this year. We had her batting leadoff, second or fifth. We didn't just want to bunt and run her. She can go for some exra-base hits."

BLAIRE LAUTHERS, P, Fannett-Metal

Statistics: Pitching: 12-3, 992/3 innings pitched, 15 earned runs, 26 walks, 175 strikeouts, 1.05 ERA. Hitting: .436, 31 hits, 24 runs, 27 RBIs, 5 doubles, 8 home runs.

Notes: Lauthers hit a dramatic walk-off grand slam in a win over Everett ... She helped lead F-M to SHL and District 5 titles ... She was an SHL and ICC first-team all-star.

Quotes: F-M coach Stewart Miller said, "Blaire coming up as a freshman completely wowed us. It's hard to find someone nicer to work with. Super kid to play for you."

MEGAN BAKER, 2B, Waynesboro

Statistics: .580, 36 hits, 15 RBIs, 16 runs scored, 6 doubles, 17 stolen bases

Notes: Baker made a major impact for the Maidens in their return to the District 3 playoffs ... Baker led all area hitters in both base hits and batting average ... She was hitting above .600 heading into the final 2 weeks of the season ... The junior was also a Mid Penn Colonial Division first-team all-star.

Quotes: Waynesboro coach Doug Stuart said, "She's just a great overall player. Defensively, she committed one error. She's a great contact hitter."

CARLY MOWEN, C, Greencastle-Antrim

Statistics: .391, 29 hits, 15 runs, 31 RBIs, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 3 home runs.

Notes: Mowen was a main cog in the heart of the Blue Devils' lineup ... She led G-A in extra-base hits (12), RBIs, hits, doubles and home runs ... She helped handle a trio of talented starting pitchers ... She was an MPC Capital first-team pick.

Quotes: G-A coach Jamie Richardson said, "She did a good job handling all our pitchers. Offensively, she always had a good stick and proved that again this year."

KAYLEE POOLE, SS, James Buchanan

Statistics: .383, 23 hits, 13 RBIs, 4 doubles, 24 runs scored, 4 stolen bases.

Notes: A Public Opinion second-team pick last year, Poole makes the jump to first team this season ... Poole was a key ingredient in the Rockets' veteran lineup ... The senior was a Mid Penn Capital Division first-team selection.

Quotes: JB coach Eric Reed said, "She was the attitude of our team -- I mean that in a good way. She showed a lot of good leadership. She was one of the best all-around players I've ever been around."

DANI MILLER, OF, Waynesboro

Statistics: .406, 28 hits, 24 runs, 13 RBIs, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 8 stolen bases.

Notes: Miller helped lead the Maidens back to the District 3 playoffs ... A first-team P.O. pick a year ago, Miller didn't disappoint in her junior season ... Miller led all Maidens in extra-base hits ... She was a MPC Colonial Division first-team all-star.

Quotes: Maidens coach Doug Stuart said, "You hate to put pressure on kids, but our team was as good as Dani was. When she got on base, we usually won."

KAYLEE WERNER, OF, Chambersburg

Statistics: .417, 25 hits, 16 RBIs, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 stolen bases.

Notes: Werner is a 2-time Public Opinion first-team selection ... The junior led the team in hits and tied for the team lead in RBIs ... Hitting cleanup, she produced 7 extra-base hits ... Werner was also an MPC Commonwealth first-team pick.

Quotes: Trojan coach Harvey Staver said, "She showed a lot of versatility for us. She played shortstop, caught and played leftfield. Her hitting is still there and she has excellent power."

RACHEL KLINE, P, Greencastle

Statistics: Pitching: 7-2, 532/3 innings pitched, 75 strikeouts, 18 walks, 10 earned runs, 1.30 ERA. Batting: .397, 27 hits, 29 runs, 18 RBIs, 5 doubles, 2 homers.

Notes: The sophomore was at her best in the postseason ... She struck out 8 in 8 innings against Donegal in districts and fanned 10 against 1 walk in a win over Lower Dauphin in Mid Penns.

Quotes: G-A coach Jamie Richardson said, "She's done an excellent job for us. She's solid in everything she does; offense, defense and pitching. She has a huge future -- she has two more years with us."

TAYLOR KILLIAN, 3B, Shippensburg

Statistics: .356, 21 hits, 21 RBIs, 7 runs

Notes: Killian makes her first appearance on the P.O. first-team in her final season ... Killian was Mid Penn Colonial Division first-team selection.

Quotes: Ship coach Mike Peters said, "Taylor had a great season and really came through at the plate. She was near the top of the Mid Penn with 21 RBIs, many of them coming in key situations. TK was simply outstanding. She had only seven strikeouts in 59 at-bats and always made the oppposing pitcher and defense work."

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