Vote Now: Who is Central Florida High School Softball Pitcher of the Year?

Cast your vote to decide who was the best pitcher during the 2025 season
Montverde Academy junior Nevaeh Williams, an Ole Miss commit, compiled an impressive 15-3 record and 0.88 ERA in 95.2 innings pitched, striking out 169 and walking only 19 in guiding the Eagles to a 27-3 record and the Class 2A regional finals.
Montverde Academy junior Nevaeh Williams, an Ole Miss commit, compiled an impressive 15-3 record and 0.88 ERA in 95.2 innings pitched, striking out 169 and walking only 19 in guiding the Eagles to a 27-3 record and the Class 2A regional finals. / Montverde Academy

Central Florida high school softball pitchers had great command this season, leading their teams to big-time finishes.

Scores of schools made the state playoffs, with five advancing to state tournaments in their respective classifications.

We looked at schools in multiple counties and nominated 21 players for 2025 Central Florida High School Softball Pitcher of the Year.

We ask you to check out the nominees below and cast your vote for Central Florida High School Softball Pitcher of the Year.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PT, Sunday, July 6. The winner will be announced online.

McKenna Hawley, Jr., Trinity Prep

UCF commit compiled a 7-3 record and 0.81 earned run average in 69 innings pitched, striking out a whopping 152 batters and walking only 10.

Nevaeh Williams, Jr., Montverde Academy

Ole Miss commit compiled an impressive 15-3 record and 0.88 ERA in 95.2 innings pitched, striking out 169 and walking only 19 in guiding the Eagles to a 27-3 record and the Class 2A regional finals.

Tessa Guenette, Sr., Deltona

The East Stroudsburg (Pa.) commit and right-hander compiled a 15-4 record and 1.05 ERA in 107 innings pitched, striking out 105 and walking just 21 in leading the Wolves to a 14-5 record and the Class 5A regional quarterfinals.

Katherine Sanchez, Soph., East River

A member of the Puerto Rican 18U national teams, she compiled a 12-5 record and 1.47 ERA in 114 innings pitched, striking out 149 and walking only 20 in guiding the Falcons to an 18-8 record and the Class 5A regional quarterfinals.

Madelynn Prato, Jr., Melbourne Central Catholic

Right-hander compiled an 11-1 record and 1.51 ERA in 69.1 innings pitched, striking out 55 and walking just two in leading the Hustlers to a 20-4 record and the Class 2A regional semifinals.

Rhianna Hudson, Sr., Lake Howell

Florida Tech commit compiled a 10-1 record and 1.60 ERA in 101.1 innings pitched, striking out 134 and walking 51 in guiding the Silver Hawks to a 22-5 record and the Class 6A regional semifinals.

Aubrey Yeary, Sr., Spruce Creek

Embry-Riddle University commit compiled a 9-6 record and 1.63 ERA in 111.2 innings pitched, striking out 179 and walking 63 in leading the Hawks to an 18-6 record and the Class 7A regional quarterfinals.

Riley Miller, Soph., Astronaut (Titusville)

Compiled a 9-4 record and 1.79 ERA in 94 innings pitched, striking out 128 and walking just 24 in guiding the War Eagles to a 14-7 record and the Class 3A regional quarterfinals.

Mackenzie Duncan, Sr., Horizon

Penn State signee compiled a 13-7 record and 1.83 ERA in 126.1 innings pitched, striking out a whopping 221 batters and walking just 48 in leading the Hawks to a 21-7 record and the Class 6A regional semifinals.

Kiera Carow, Sr., Sebastian River

Compiled a 13-6 record and 1.97 ERA in 121 innings pitched, striking out 143 and walking only 45 in propelling the Sharks to a 17-11 record and the Class 5A regional semifinals.

Tiffany Seamann, Soph., Winter Springs

Compiled a 14-7 record and 2.50 ERA in 128.2 innings pitched, striking out 96 and walking 35 in leading the Bears to a 24-8 record and the Class 5A state championship.

Carson Roden, Jr., Eustis

Compiled a 19-4 record and 2.80 ERA in 142.2 innings pitched, striking out 182 and walking just 60 in powering the Panthers to a 23-5 record and the Class 3A state championship game.

Sariah Espada, Sr., East Ridge

Compiled a 17-1 record and 2.66 ERA in 100 innings pitched, striking out 79 and walking 38 in marching the Knights to a 22-6 record and the Class 7A regional semifinals.

Bella Rosales, Sr., Lake Brantley

Eastern Florida State College commit and right-hander compiled a 14-0 record and 2.91 ERA in 89 innings pitched, striking out 66 and walking 49 in leading the Patriots to a 25-4 record and the Class 7A regional finals.

Ava Millspaugh, Jr., Apopka

Compiled a 12-2 record and 3.07 ERA in 82 innings pitched, striking out 72 and walking 36 in guiding the Blue Darters to a 22-6 record and the Class 7A regional semifinals.

Amanda Cintron, Sr., Cypress Creek

A member of the Puerto Rican national team, she compiled a 12-6 record and 3.04 ERA in 112.2 innings pitched, striking out 143 and walking only 20 in powering the Bears to an 18-6 record and the Class 7A regional quarterfinals.

Lauren Compton, Jr., Lake Brantley

Georgia Southern commit and right-hander compiled an 11-2 record and 3.24 ERA in 93 innings pitched, striking out 82 and walking 49 for the Patriots.

Dallas Esperas, 7th, Geneva School

Right-hander compiled a 10-0 record and 2.16 ERA in 64.2 innings pitched, striking out 107 and walking only 17 in marching the Knights to a 22-4 record and the Class 1A state championship game.

Bella Ortiz, 8th, Geneva School

Compiled a 10-0 record and 2.14 ERA in 52.1 innings pitched, striking out 95 and walking 35.

Zoie Rogers, Fr., South Lake

Compiled a 13-8 record and 2.95 ERA in 152 innings pitched, striking out 117 and walking 76 in leading the Eagles to a 14-13 record and the Class 6A regional quarterfinals.

Jenessa Pomales, 7th grade, Deltona Trinity Christian

Right-hander compiled an 11-5 record and 3.38 ERA in 76.2 innings pitched, striking out 79 and walking 40 in guiding the Eagles to a 16-6 record.

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JEFF GARDENOUR

Jeff Gardenour is a Florida native and long-time resident of the Sunshine State. He is a journalism veteran of more than four decades, having worked in a number of news divisions through the years for multiple media outlets, including Gannett and Tribune Company. A University of Florida journalism graduate, Jeff has covered every level of sports, including MLB, USFL, XFL, WNBA, NCAA, IMSA, high schools and more. He is a former award-winning sports editor of the Sebring News-Sun and current freelance writer for SBLive Sports, PrepVolleyball.com and The Orlando Sentinel. Jeff is married with two children and resides in Oviedo, FL. He can be reached at jgardenour1962@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JMarkG1962.