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Natalie Bromm of Fox Valley Lutheran Voted Wisconsin High School Softball's Top Outfielder of 2026

Bromm earned 78% of the vote to outdistance Green Bay Preble senior Chloe Savage, who finished second with 14%.
Fox Valley Lutheran outfielder Natalie Bromm (7) makes a diving catch versus Menasha during a Bay Conference game on March 31, 2026.
Fox Valley Lutheran outfielder Natalie Bromm (7) makes a diving catch versus Menasha during a Bay Conference game on March 31, 2026. | Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Congratulations to Fox Valley Lutheran senior Natalie Bromm on being voted High School On SI Wisconsin Softball's Top Outfielder of 2026.

In the fan-voted poll (reflecting on the 2025 accomplishments of 15 talented players from throughout the state May 24-May 31), the Fox Valley Lutheran standout came out on top.

The All-North Eastern Conference (NEC) first-team selection helped lead the Foxes to a league championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinals, and a 26-1 overall record.

Bromm earned 78% of the vote (5,113) to take top honors, Green Bay Preble senior Chloe Savage was second (14%), and Mineral Point senior Maddy Kabat placed third (4%). There were 6,537 votes registered in the week-long poll.

Other nominees included:

Paige Bodenheimer, Kaukauna, senior

The Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association first-team all-state selection helped lead Kaukauna to a Fox Valley Association title, a WIAA Division 1 state championship, and a 28-0 overall record.

Mya Dernbach, Almond-Bancroft, senior

The WFSCA first-team all-state selection helped lead Almond-Bancroft to a second-place finish in the Central Wisconsin Conference (South Division), a berth in the WIAA Divison 5 state championship game, and a 25-7 overall record.

Linnea Freer, Baldwin-Woodville, senior

The All-Middle Border Conference honorable mention selection helped lead Baldwin-Woodville to a second-place league finish, a berth in the WIAA Division 2 regional finals, and a 15-6 overall record.

Reese Heinrich, Muskego, senior

The WFSCA all-state honorable mention helped lead Muskego to a second-place finish in the Classic 8 Conference, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals, and a 21-6 overall record.

Maddy Kabat, Mineral Point, senior

The WFSCA first-team all-state selection helped lead Mineral Point to a share of the Southwest Wisconsin Activities League (SWAL) championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 4 state semifinals, and a 24-6 overall record.

Jaydin Kiser, Waterford, senior

The WFSCA all-state honorable mention selection helped lead Waterford to a fifth-place finish in the Southern Lakes Conference, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals, and a 12-15 overall record.

Keira Martin, Sun Prairie East, senior

The All-Big Eight Conference second-team selection helped lead Sun Prairie East to a share of the league championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals, and a 22-8 overall record.

Breanna Meracle, Watertown, junior

The WFSCA first-team all-state selection helped lead Watertown to a Badger Conference (Large Division) championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals, and a 21-5 overall record.

Kaylie Moore, Grantsburg, senior

The WFSCA all-state honorable mention selection helped lead Grantsburg to a Lakeland Conference (West Division) championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 3 sectional finals, and a 20-5 overall record.

Jordan Roth, Stevens Point, senior

The WFSCA second-team all-state selection helped lead Stevens Point to a second-place finish in the Wisconsin Valley Conference, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 regional finals, and a 21-6 overall record.

Chloe Savage, Green Bay Preble, senior

The All-Fox River Classic Conference first-team selection helped lead Green Bay Preble to a Fox River Classic Conference championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional finals, and a 27-1 overall record.

Lily Schultz, Laconia, junior

The WFSCA first-team all-state selection helped lead Laconia to a share of the Flyway Conference championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 3 state semifinals, and a 23-8 overall record.

Ava Serembiczky, Sussex Hamilton, sophomore

The WFSCA all-state honorable mention selection helped lead Sussex Hamilton to a Greater Metro Conference championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals, and a 26-4 overall record.

Shelby Spata, Columbus Catholic, senior

The WFSCA first-team all-state selection helped lead Columbus Catholic to a Cloverbelt Conference (East Division) championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 5 sectional finals, and a 21-4 overall record.


-- Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com

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JEFF HAGENAU

Jeff Hagenau has been a sports writer in southeast Wisconsin for the past 28 years, covering at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He graduated from Carroll University with a degree in journalism and has showcased his versatility by reporting on a wide array of sports over the course of his memorable career.