Here they are! Your Brooklyn softball honors

Another season of Brooklyn softball is in the books and this year’s players once again had a major impact across the city.

Poly Prep led the charge, clinching its first private school state crown since 2011. James Madison was once again one of the top squads in the Public Schools Athletic League, despite the Golden Knights’ season ending earlier than expected. Fontbonne Hall also impressed, clawing back from an early tournament hole to make an appearance in the Brooklyn-Queens diocesan championship game.

Telecommunications, New Utrecht, and Fort Hamilton also recorded impressive seasons.

Here are the Brooklyn players that stood above the rest and helped spark their teams’ successes:

Coach of the Year

Mildred Piscopo, Poly Prep

The long-time Poly Prep coach helped lead her squad to its first state championship since 2011 this spring, taking down perennial rival Fieldston in the title game. Piscopo helped guide a Blue Devils squad that was one of Brooklyn’s most talented teams at the plate, boasting five players who hit more than .400. Poly finally got the championship-monkey off its back this spring, and Piscopo was a big reason why. She didn’t play in the final, but she helped make sure her team was prepared to.

Pitcher

Ava O’Mara, Poly Prep

The junior was dominant throughout the year, boasting a 2.76 earned run average with 111 strikeouts. In 81 innings pitched, O’Mara gave up just 76 hits and only walked 21 batters. She was also an offensive threat for Poly — recording 32 hits, including four doubles and three triples.

Pitcher

Bianca Marletta,

Fontbonne Hall

Marletta seemed to only get better as the season went on, and her calm presence in the circle was a big reason why Fontbonne was so successful. The senior racked up more than 100 strikeouts this spring and was also a threat at the plate, driving in a team-high 17 runs in the regular season.

Pitcher

Thalia Santiago,

Telecommunications

The junior was a force to be reckoned with in every facet of the game this spring, racking up 158 total strikeouts while also hitting .717 during the regular season. Her 0.80 earned run average was second best in Brooklyn’s A division, and her 38 hits during the regular season were a league best.

Catcher

Samantha Mendelsohn,

James Madison

The multi-sport standout excelled on the softball field this spring, posting a .587 batting average with 27 hits, including five extra base hits. She also drove in 19 runs and struck out just once in 46 at-bats.

Catcher

Jane Malafronte, Poly Prep

Malafronte was a wall behind the plate, regularly catching for O’Mara, but she did her best work at the plate. She hit a team-best .587 this year, boasted an on-base percentage of .627, and drove in 48 runs.

Third base

Honor Sankey, Poly Prep

Sankey will always remember catching the final out in the state championship game and lifting Poly to its first title since 2011, but the infielder was much more than just one play. Sankey dominated at the plate, posting a .518 average with 29 hits in 56 at-bats and driving in 31 runs.

Shortstop

Tashana Joseph,

Abraham Lincoln

The junior standout was a consistent threat at the plate this spring. She batted .553 with 21 hits and 16 runs scored. Joseph wrapped up the season fourth in batting average amongst all Brooklyn division A players.

Shortstop

Kristen Gutekunst,

Telecommunications

Opposing teams tried to pitch to Gutekunst and it was almost always a mistake. The junior hit .512 during the regular season and .500 during the playoffs, with 24 total hits, including three home runs. She struck out just six times during the season and drove in 30 runs.

Outfield

Morgan O’Mara, Poly Prep

The junior was one of the most dangerous hitters in the Ivy League this spring, with eight extra base hits and 37 runs scored. She struck out just three times in 61 at-bats and made contact with the ball in 95 percent of her plate appearances.

Outfield

Samantha Marletta,

Fontbonne Hall

Marletta was a strong presence in the outfield, but her biggest strength was at the plate where she hit .413 during the regular season, connecting on a team-high 26 hits. She was even better during the postseason, boasting a .429 batting average with six hits in 14 at-bats.

Outfield

Victoria Lombardo,

New Utrecht

The senior was one of the most powerful hitters in the city this spring, connecting on a league-best 10 homers in 50 at-bats. She hit .460 in 16 games, drove in 30 runs, and struck out just three times. Lombardo was also a thief on the base paths, with eight stolen bases this spring.