THE WINNER: Alexis Bower

THE BASICS

School: Williamsport (Pa.)
Grade: Senior
Position: RHP
Height: 5-foot-8

Athletic achievement: She posted a 17-3 record in the circle with a 0.45 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 138.2 innings this past season, leading the Millionaires (18-3) to the District 2 finals. Bower also batted .613 with nine home runs and 24 RBI. She is a First Team All-State selection and was the Class AAAA Player of the Year as a junior.

Academic excellence: Bower has maintained an A average.

Exemplary character: An active member of her church community, she has volunteered locally on behalf of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and youth softball programs.

THE PRAISE

“Bower is a great pitcher,” said Kayleen Sidisky, head coach at Bald Eagle (Wingate, Pa.). “She throws hard and has great movement on the ball. Offensively, she was a threat every at bat, and she’s very quick on the bases too.”

THE FUTURE: Bower has signed with St. Francis.