Devin Azulay, Bishop Feehan - Instilling fear in the hitters, that's what Azulay did best on the pitching mound for the Bombardiers.

And how often did AHS coach Deb Carreiro hear the accolades and acclaim for the hard-throwing sophomore righthander? "She's dominating and she's a competitor," said Carreiro.

A two-time All-OCL and Sun Chronicle selection, Azulay compiled a 7-10 record with a 2.01 earned run average. She notched 177 strikeouts (15 in one game) in 136 innings of work. "She has very good control of all her pitches," added Carreiro.

Azulay, batting No. 4 in the order, had a .356 average with 21 hits and 14 RBI. She is also a member of the AHS basketball team and plays off-season softball with the Strike Zone Shock.

Kerin DeGirolamo, Bishop Feehan A three-sport captain with a trio of All-EAC selections (volleyball, basketball and softball), DeGirolamo was one of the ultimate Shamrocks, a true team player, a solid performer and mentor to future players.

DeGirolamo was the No. 2 hitter in the EAC with a .492 average, smacking 32 hits out of the No. 3 spot of the order, 12 for extra bases. She belted three homers on the season and drove in 10 runs, while her speed and adeptness in center field went unmatched.

A member of the Bristol County Outlaws and Bay State Shamrocks AAU softball and basketball teams respectively, she will be attending Westfield State.

Kayla Holland, Bishop Feehan

The Shamrocks' third baseman and No. 2 pitcher helped Bishop Feehan qualify for the MIAA Tournament. In her second varsity season, Holland delivered a .478 batting average with 33 hits, 11 for extra bases, including two homers - out of the cleanup spot of the order.

Holland was the Shamrocks' top run-producer with 22 RBI. On the pitching mound, Holland worked 66 innings with a 3.29 earned run average, totaling 41 strikeouts and just 16 walks.

During the off-season Holland is a member of the Strike Zone Shock softball team.

Liz Moore, Mansfield

A fixture behind the plate for the Hornets for four years, Moore is a three-time All Sun Chronicle pick, a two-time All Hockomock League selection. "She's the reason why we've been so good, she's like a coach," related Mansfield coach Brian Clemmey of Moore working with the Hornet pitchers, her hitting skills, her team skills.

Moore slugged the ball at a .515 rate (a .438 batting average) with 16 RBI, batting No. 3 in the Hornet order. "She's a great power hitter," added Clemmey. "She's not greedy either. She can sacrifice, hit the ground ball, hit the flyball to move runners along. She is also a member of the Taunton Dynamite softball team. Selected to the National and Spanish honor societies, the Hornet MVP will be attending Providence College.

Brittney Noons, Dighton-Rehoboth

What a luxury it was for the Falcons to have Noons behind the plate and in the batter's box, because the sophomore had a superb season. "She's a very gifted player defensively, she has a great arm and she calls the pitches," praised D-R coach Dave Driscoll of Noons' presence.

With Noons working the D-R pitching staff, the Falcons won 19 games and advanced to the semifinals of the MIAA Division 1 South Tournament. And she totaled 12 assists too.

At the plate, Noons hit at a .338 rate, had a .411 on-base percentage and a .462 slugging percentage. She belted 22 hits and drove in 15 runs.

Christy Ulak, Dighton-Rehoboth

Ever-steady at shortstop and productive at the plate with a team-best 20 runs batted in, the Falcon senior was a factor in D-R taking home the SCC title, compiling a 17-3 regular season record, earning at No. 4 seed for the Division 1 South Tournament and advancing to the semifinals.

The recipient of the D-R "Coaches Award" for her contributions to the program, Ulak batted at a .242 rate, but with a .390 on-base percentage and a .424 slugging rate. She scored 16 runs. She had the game-winning hit in a 1-0 win over Fairhaven and had a leadoff homer against Milton in the tournament.

The Falcon captain is also a member of the Mass. Fury softball program and will be attending Framingham State.

Kyla Puccini, Dighton-Rehoboth

A three-year starter, a four-year member of the varsity, an All-SCC selection, Puccini won 15 games on the pitching mound for the SCC champion Falcons. "She made tremendous progress since her freshman year," praised coach Dave Driscoll of her repertoire of pitches, her accuracy and ability to move the ball.

Puccini went 12-0 in the SCC, 15-4 overall (including a heart-breaking 1-0 decision to Taunton) as D-R won 19 games overall, reaching the semifinal round of the Division 1 South Tournament, losing a one-run decision to eventual champion Braintree.

Puccini had a 2.30 earned run average and three shutouts, while striking out 132 through 129 innings. Also a memberof the volleyball team, she will attend Southern New Hampshire University.

Tori Rocha, Dighton-Rehoboth

"She's a five-tool player," beamed D-R coach Dave Driscoll of Rocha's skills in the field and at the plate, a dynamic, game-changing presence. Batting in the leadoff spot of the order for the SCC champion Falcons, Rocha smacked 40 hits (12 extra base hits with six doubles), produced a .482 batting average with a .570 on-base percentage and a .723 slugging percentage.

Not only that but Rocha drove in 19 runs and scored 24 runs. "The hand-eye co-ordination, the speed, she has it all," added Driscoll. During three MIAA Tournament games, Rocha went 9-for-10 with two walks. "She's a very gifted athlete."

An All-SCC selection, she is also a member of the Falcon soccer and winter track teams. Rocha plays off-season softball for the Bay State Cardinals.

Brenna Johnson, North Attleboro

For a kid coming off of shoulder surgery, playing shortstop no less, Johnson did not have one throwing errors for the Rocketeers - a steadying influence upon the infield. "She's a tough kid, she makes everything look easy," North coach Bill Wallace praised her work in the field.

The Rocketeer senior captain, batting in the No. 2 spot of the order, hit at a .281 rate with 18 hits. She had a .361 on-base percentage with seven walks and 14 runs score. Johnson was North's best bunter too, a productive sacrifice batter.

Johnson's presence enabled North to win 13 games overall, including a round in the Division 1 South Tournament. Also a member of the North soccer team and the Renaissance Club, she will be attending Arizona State.

Stephanie Burns, North Attleboro

So highly held in regard, Burns captained the field hockey, basketball and softball teams. She capped her career by helping North win 13 games overall, including a round at the Division 1 South Tournament. Burns led North in hits (31), including six doubles and five triples.

Burns hit at a .413 rate with a .482 on-base percentage in the leadoff spot of the batting order. And she drew 10 bases on balls. At third base, Burns was very dept, "she plays in all the time, so she's under the gun," North coach Bill Wallace praised her feistiness.

Also a member of North's Renaissance Club and an All Hockomock League selection, Burns will attend Bridgewater State.

Toni Zagami, North Attleboro

The Rocketeer senior stood tall at first base, being a consumate teammate and prolific player. "She keeps everybody upbeat," praised North coach Bill Wallace of her leadership and spirit skills, a big reason the Rocketeers rallied for 13 wins overall and a spot in the MIAA Division 1 Tournament.

Zagami committed just one error in 166 chances at first base. At the plate, batting in the No. 3 spot, Zagami hit at a .375 rate with 27 hits (including three homers, three triples and five doubles). She drove in 28 runs too. "She has great patience at the plate and in my mind, she's the best first baseman in the (Hockomock) league," added Wallace.

Also a member of the North basketball team and the Renaissance Club, she will attend Bristol CC.

Lauren Medeiros, Seekonk

She struck fear into the hearts of opposing South Coast Conference pitchers - a true power hitter. The Warriors' junior shortstop earned Offensive MVP and team MVP honors this season as Seekonk produced 13 wins and qualified for the Division 3 South Tournament.

Medeiros batted at a .560 rate with 33 hits and 33 runs batted in - a .640 on-base percentage, a .828 slugging percentage. She smacked 10 doubles and two home runs out of the No. 3 spot in the order, drawing 11 walks and scoring 17 runs.

"She has exceptional power, she drives the ball," praised coach Gary Miller, "and she has a steady glove." A two-time All Sun Chronicle pick, also a member of the field hockey and basketball teams, she plays softball during the summer season with the R.I. Thunder.

Lauren Correia, Seekonk

A sparkplug, either defensively in centerfield with her glove or at the plate, batting No. 2 in the order, Correia was a true Warrior. "She's a great team leader," said coach Gary Miller of the four-year veteran. "She covers a lot of ground for us in the outfield and she has a rocket for an arm (throwing out two runners at the plate."

Correia batted at a .328 rate for the MIAA Division 3 Tournament-qualifying Warriors with 20 hits. She had a .467 on-base percentage and a .359 slugging percentage, drawing nine walks, driving in eight runs and scoring 17 runs.

Also a member of the field hockey team and SHS Honor Roll, she will attend Nichols College. Correia plays off-season softball with the R.I. Thunder.

Krista Chauvin, Seekonk

In just her second season of varsity softball, Chauvin's put an imprint upon the Seekonk program by being named the Warrior Defensive Player of the Year for her glove at third base. "She's very quick and she makes all the plays," praised Seekonk coach Gary Miller.

"She not afraid of balls, she dives for everything," added Miller. At the plate, Chauvin delivered a .295 batting rate out of the No. 5 spot in the order with 22 runs batted in. She totaled 19 hits and scored 14 runs, having a .457 on-base percentage and a .508 slugging percentage.

She is also a member of the soccer and basketball teams, the marching and concert bands, the SHS Class Council and the R.I. Thunder softball team.

Chelsea Correia, Seekonk

A four-year starter behind the plate for the Warriors, Correia was an impact player with her arm and bat. She picked off five runners at first base, four at second base and four at third base. And in the leadoff spot atop the Seekonk batting order Correia hit at a .379 rate.

The recipient of the SHS Coaches Award and Senior Athlete Award, Correia amassed 25 hits, drew 13 walks and scored 26 runs. "She has a good eye at the plate, she finds a way to get on base, she has sneaky power," added Miller.

Headed for Nichols College, Correia is a member of the SHS Honor Roll and plays off-season softball with the R.I. Thunder.

Sara Hedtler, King Philip

The sophomore left-fielder was a dynamic tool with her glove and atop the KP batting order in the leadoff position. "What she gives us with her speed and versatility is tremendous," said Warrior coach Jim Leonard. Hedtler batted .436 this season with 35 hits, the No. 2 hitter in the Hockomock League with a .521 rate.

"She can swing away, she can slap bunt, she can drag bunt, she forces defenses to make adjustments," added Leonard. Hedtler had an uncanny knack for hitting the ball safely to empty infield holes, her on-base ability a major factor in KP winning the Hockomock League title, 21 games overall and reaching the Division 1 Tournament semifinals.

Hedtler is also a member of the cross country and winter track teams and plays off-season softball with the Eclipse program.

Casey McCourt, King Philip

Penciled in to start the season at second base, McCourt moved to center field and into the No. 4 spot of the batting order and made an immediate impact for the Hockomock League champions. "She's very athletic and she's very solid, she surprised us this year," said KP coach Jim Leonard of her prime-time performance.

McCourt batted a .534 rate with a team-best 46 hits and a team-best 35 runs batted in. Even more impressively than her power numbers was her pitch selection - she struck out just six times, "not bad for a kid up from the jayvees," praised Leonard.

She is also a member of the KP soccer team and plays off-season softball with the R.I. Dynamite.

Cara Daly, King Philip

A fixture this season at first base and in the future for the Warrior program, Daly smacked 37 hits and batted at a .578 rate for the Hockomock League champions. Her steadiness at first base defensively enabled KP to go through the Hockomock League season at 15-1, win 21 games overall and advance to the Division 1 South Tournament semifinals.

"She's a complete hitter, she can hit to all fields," said KP coach Jim Leonard of the No. 5 batter in the order. "She has great bat control." Daly, a second-year starter, belted two homers in an MIAA Tournament game against Milton, but had a career day with a 7-for-7 plate game with 11 RBI against OA.

She is also a member of the volleyball team and the Mass. Drifters softball program.

Jennifer Jones, King Philip

The MVP of the Hockomock League and with good reason, the Warrior senior pitcher compiled a 15-2 record for KP with eight shutouts and a no-hitter against Canton. With Jones on the mound, KP dominated, having an 0.36 earned run average with 108 strikeouts in 110 innings.

"She has outstanding location," said KP coach Jim Leonard of the three-year varsity starter, a four-year member of the varsity. Over the past two seasons, Jones was the losing pitcher just twice in Hockomock games. "She knows how to use her speed, how to pick the corners, she's a smart pitcher."

Jones walked just 20 batters for the Hockomock League champs, who won 21 games overall. Bridgewater State College-bound, Jones also plays softball for the Boston Batbusters and Shamrocks.

Maggie Quealy, King Philip

She just might be the heart and soul of the Hockomock League champions. A two-year starter, moving behind the plate as a catcher this season, Quealy not only was at ease digging in the dirt, she called pitches for Jen Jones and thrived hitting wise at the No. 3 spot of the order.

Quealy posted a .442 batting average with 27 hits, including nine doubles for KP. Not just that, but she was judicious at the plate, drawing 22 walks. And she had good power numbers as well with 26 RBI. "She developed a command of the strike zone, she's a strong hitter," praised KP coach Jim Leonard.

And on the mound, the All Hockmock League pick fashioned a 4-0 slate as the No. 2 pitcher.