Vote Now: Who is the 2022-2023 Florida’s Female Athlete of the Year?

It was quite the year in high school sports down in the Sunshine State. From football to baseball to basketball, plenty of female athletes had tremendous seasons across the board.

Now, we want to hear from you: Who was the best of the best?

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Vote in the poll and let us know who you think was the top Florida Female Athlete of the Year in 2022-2023.

This year’s voting will conclude Tuesday, August 15, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

Taliah Scott, St. John’s Country Day (basketball)

A McDonald’s All-American. Gatorade Player of the Year. The accolades continue to roll in well after the season for Scott and she can add another notch in her proverbial belt. Leading the state in scoring practically all season long at 36.2 points per game, Scott scored 40 points or more nine times in the 2022-2023 season. She also added averages of 9.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.9 steals a game.

Trinity Turner, Dr. Phillips (basketball)

When asked about Dr. Phillips ahead of the Class 7A state championship matchup, Winter Haven head coach Johnnie Lawson gave high praise to Turner, saying she was one of the Top 5 players he had coached against. Her numbers speak for themselves as Turner poured in an average of 20.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 4.6 steals a contest.

Mjracle Sheppard, Montverde Academy (basketball)

Playing for one of the nation’s best teams, Sheppard did a little bit of everything for the 24-1 Eagles. The senior averaged 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 steals and 3.2 assists a game. Sheppard has already signed on to play at Mississippi State University once her high school days have concluded.

Emely Rodriguez, Horeb Christian (basketball)

The junior power forward averaged a team-high 26.4 points, 15.5 rebounds, 5.5 steals, 4.9 assists and 2.3 blocks per game. When it came to posting some of the best numbers around, Rodriguez could pose the argument of having the best in the state.

Jayden Heavener, Pace (softball)

One of the most feared pitchers in all of Florida, Heavener was also stout in the batter’s box as well. The junior hurler went 18-2 with a 0.22 ERA, 300 strikeouts and six no hitters. She also batted .459 with seven home runs and 33 RBI’s.

Jazzy Francik, Melbourne (softball)

Though the Bulldogs couldn’t reach states, there’s no denying the greatness of Francik whenever she stepped on the mound. Francik led the state in no hitters (8) and strikeouts (411) along with her 19-4 record and incredible 0.19 ERA.

Sophia Bertorelli, Coral Springs Charter (softball)

Just a sophomore last season for Coral Springs Charter, Bertorelli was sensational throughout the entire 2023 campaign. The sophomore hurler went 20-1 in 24 appearances for the Panthers, compiling a 0.44 earned run average and striking out 254 batters. Bartorelli only allowed eight earned runs through over 128 innings pitched.

Katelynn Oxley, Bartow (softball)

The Florida Gator commitment was clutch whenever she stepped onto the mound for the Yellow Jackets and was especially huge in the Class 6A state semifinals/championship. Oxley went 23-2 this season with a 0.50 ERA and fanned 307 batters in 154.1 innings pitched in leading Bartow to the Class 6A title.

Valerie Correa, Poinciana (soccer)

In just under 20 games played, Correa was a force every time she stepped onto the soccer field for the Eagles. The senior striker led the state in scoring and points overall throughout the 2023 season. Correa ended the campaign with 82 goals, 12 assists and 176 points.

Kiersten Shaw, Keystone Heights (soccer)

One of the top sophomores in the Sunshine State on the girls soccer circuit was Shaw, who was second in the state in scoring. The second-year player scored 71 goals, notched 19 assists and 161 points for the Indians. Shaw certainly established herself as one of the best around.

Hana Lohmann, Glades Day (soccer)

The Gators went 17-6-1 this past season in Class 1A and a lot of that was because of the play of the senior forward. Lohmann through 22 matches was one of the best in the state, scoring 65 goals, notching 29 assists and 159 total points.

Mieke Rowe, Alonso (flag football)

When it came down to efficiency, stats and clutch gene, Rowe had it all for Alonso. The senior signal caller was tremendous all season long, throwing for 5,016 yards, 95 touchdowns to just 11 interceptions and completed 74 percent of her passes. Also led the Ravens to the Class 2A state championship.

Haidyn Spano, Robinson (flag football)

Looking around the top signal callers in the girls flag football circuit, you don't have to look too far around the state as Robinson's Spano was toe-to-toe with Rowe. Spano led the Knights to the Class 1A state championship and did so with eye-popping numbers through the air. Spano threw for 5,274 yards, 98 touchdowns and also rushed for 264 yards, six scores.

Sara Williams, All Saints’ Academy (lacrosse)

Though the team went 9-5 through the season, the Saints' senior was a major bright spot this past spring. Williams led the state in scoring for All Saints' Academy, averaging 10.0 goals per game, scoring 140 goals, dishing 23 assists and totaling 163 points.

Ryann Frechette, Bartram Trail (lacrosse)

Winning the Class 2A state championship wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of Frechette. The junior dynamo through 23 games scored 135 goals (averaged 5.9 goals per game), tallied 26 assists and totaled 161 points for the Bears.

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