15 Bay County softball players to know this postseason
The FHSAA softball state playoffs commence this Wednesday and three local teams have a shot at making history. North Bay Haven (21-3) is the No. 1 overall seed in Class 1A and deservedly so, the team's only losses came against non-Florida teams.
Arnold (17-8) comes in as the No. 4 seed in Class 4A and has lost three of their last four games of the regular season. Bozeman (13-10) is a No. 4 seed in Class 2A and could see a rematch between the Lady Buccaneers in the regional semifinal.
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Discover which star must deliver a standout postseason performance for their team's success.
Kaylee Goodpaster, North Bay Haven
North Bay Havens' Kaylee Goodpaster bats against Arnold in Panama City Beach, Fla., March 11, 2025. North Bay Haven won the game 8-1. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)
Goodpaster leads the county with 10 home runs on a career-best .623 batting average this season. The junior has scored 41 runs with 43 hits and 53 RBIs.
Bre Clark, Arnold
Arnold's Bre Clark delivers a pitch against North Bay Haven in Panama City Beach, Fla., March 11, 2025. North Bay Haven won the game 8-1. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)
Clark surpassed 1,000 career strikeouts and is looking to add more to the legacy this postseason. The senior 15-8 with a 1.47 ERA from the circle and has recorded 248 strikeouts this year.
Addison Mallon, North Bay Haven
North Bay Haven's Addison Mallon delivers a pitch against Arnold in Panama City Beach, Fla., March 11, 2025. North Bay Haven won the game 8-1. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)
As a freshman, Mallon has held her own against Clark as one of the best pitchers in the Panhandle, matching up impressively. She boasts a 19-2 record in the circle with a 1.63 ERA and has recorded 101 strikeouts. Mallon bats .410, scoring 34 runs with 32 hits and 21 RBIs.
Addison John, Bozeman
John boasts a team high .524 batting average, scoring 36 runs with 43 hits and 10 RBIs.
Laela Kern, Arnold
Kern is second in the county with seven home runs this season on a .408 average. Kern has scored 23 runs with 29 hits and 28 RBIs.
Presley Thomason, Bozeman
Thomason hits .486, scoring 28 runs with 36 hits, 24 RBIs, and 2 home runs.
Bailee Gladden, North Bay Haven
Gladden is one of the top hitters for the Lady Buccaneers with a .456 average, scoring 39 runs with 31 hits, 28 RBIs and 5 home runs.
Lily Cobb, Arnold
Cobb is essential in the batting order, hitting .364, scoring 32 runs with 28 hits, 17 RBIs and a home run.
Kinsey Bruhmuller, Bozeman
Bruhmuller bats .458, scoring 22 runs with 33 hits and 12 RBIs.
Ally Brady, North Bay Haven
Brady has been a consistent performer all season with a .534 average, 38 runs, 39 hits and 19 RBIs.
Jayden Reyes, Arnold
Reyes is capable of going yard at any moment and is an energizer. The senior is hitting .421, scoring 24 runs with 32 hits, 23 RBIs and 4 home runs.
Karlee McLean, Bozeman
McLean is batting .293, scoring 18 runs with 22 hits and 17 RBIs.
McKenzie Goff, North Bay Haven
Goff boasts a .455 average, scoring 23 runs with 30 hits, 34 RBIs and 3 home runs.
Hayley Sexton, Arnold
Sexton bats .378, scoring 31 runs, collecting 31 hits, 23 RBIs and 2 home runs.
Nya Bautista, Bozeman
Bautista has a 4.54 ERA in 44.2 innings pitched and has struck out 32.
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Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Florida State commit Kaylee Goodpaster headlines 15 Bay County softball players to know this postseason
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