CVC Softball Honors Celebrate Standout Seasons Across Four Divisions

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The 2026 Chagrin Valley Conference softball all-conference teams were announced, recognizing standout performances across the Chagrin, Lake, Metro, and Valley divisions after another competitive spring season.

In the Chagrin Division, Sophie Sivon of Perry earned MVP honors after helping lead the Pirates to a share of the division championship alongside West Geauga. Perry’s Michelle Carino and West Geauga’s Mark Percassi were named Co-Coaches of the Year.

The Lake Division was dominated by Edgewood, which finished a perfect 10-0 in conference play behind MVP Luci Paolillo and Coach of the Year Randy Vencill.

In the Metro Division, Independence claimed the title with a perfect 6-0 record as Lila Manfredonia earned MVP honors. Independence coach shared Coach of the Year honors with Cuyahoga Heights’ Kyle Manfredonia.

The Valley Division featured a co-championship between Berkshire and Rootstown, while Leigha Blazetic of Wickliffe and Whitney Davis of Berkshire shared MVP honors. Berkshire’s Joe Medlen and Rootstown’s Paige Byers were named Co-Coaches of the Year.

Chagrin Division

First Team

Second Team

  • C: Emma Brainard, Perry
  • 1B: Sara Zack, Orange
  • INF: Ava Borz, West Geauga
  • INF: Emily Utech, Orange
  • INF: Giselle Moreno, Harvey
  • OF: Kim Aguayo, Harvey
  • OF: , West Geauga
  • OF: Haylee Reed, Perry
  • P: , Harvey
  • P: , Orange
  • P: , Hawken
  • U/DH: Vicky Lopez Soto, Harvey

Honorable Mention

Lake Division

First Team

  • C: Natalie Ianetta, Edgewood
  • 1B: , Edgewood
  • INF: Addison Lamson, Edgewood
  • INF: Kennidie Rogers, Jefferson
  • INF: , Geneva
  • OF: Faith Vencill, Edgewood
  • OF: Alaina Barress, Jefferson
  • OF: Aurianna Hunt, Conneaut
  • OF: Claire Cafaro, Geneva
  • P: Luci Paolillo, Edgewood
  • P: , Geneva
  • U/DH: Sophie Acord, Geneva

Second Team

  • C: , Madison
  • 1B: , Geneva
  • INF: Gianna Markijohn, Geneva
  • INF: Maddy Drew, Conneaut
  • INF: Carly Tracy, Edgewood
  • INF: , Madison
  • OF: Alyvia DeGroodt, Geneva
  • OF: , Edgewood
  • OF: Sienna Paxson, Jefferson
  • P: Ada Sirrine, Jefferson
  • P: Olivia Lewis, Jefferson
  • U/DH: , Edgewood

Honorable Mention

Metro Division

First Team

  • C: , Cuyahoga Heights
  • 1B: Rabecca Gibson, Independence
  • INF: Aly Williams, Cuyahoga Heights
  • INF: , Independence
  • INF: , Beachwood
  • OF: Paige Stoltz, Cuyahoga Heights
  • OF: Addison Kolar, Independence
  • OF: Allie Rindsberg, Beachwood
  • P: Lila Manfredonia, Independence
  • P: Brianna Kevern, Cuyahoga Heights
  • U/DH: Kanora Bryant, Trinity

Second Team

  • C: Melina Rodriguez, Independence
  • 1B: , Cuyahoga Heights
  • INF: Nevaeh Reyes, Cuyahoga Heights
  • INF: Julia Chait, Beachwood
  • INF: Ali Stephens, Beachwood
  • OF: , Cuyahoga Heights
  • OF: Abbey Cottrell, Independence
  • OF: Amaya Brown, Beachwood
  • U/DH: Emma Iacianci, Independence

Honorable Mention

  • Beachwood: ,
  • Brooklyn: Abigail Cruz, Joselyn Vega
  • Cuyahoga Heights: Camryn Barnes, Addy Stoltz
  • Independence: , Colleen Coletta
  • Trinity: Trinity Lequay, Jasmine Brown

Valley Division

First Team

Second Team

  • C: Delaney Gumm, Berkshire
  • U/DH: Kaitylyn Hammerschmidt, Rootstown
  • 1B: Mallory Durosko, Berkshire
  • INF: Bella Stier, Crestwood
  • INF: Madelyne Prosuch, Wickliffe
  • INF: , Wickliffe
  • OF: Zoe Thompson, Chagrin Falls
  • OF: , Rootstown
  • OF: Audrey Julian, Crestwood
  • P: , Chagrin Falls
  • P: , Crestwood
  • P: , Kirtland

Honorable Mention

Steve Hare
Steve Harehttp://www.ohiovarsity.com
Steve Hare is the Chagrin Valley Conference's Sports Information Director. He also created and publishes OhioVarsity.com, an online publication dedicated to providing hyperlocal coverage to area high school athletic programs. Hare began covering high school sports for the Lake County News Herald in 1997. Hare attended Willoughby South High School through the middle of his senior year, then graduated from Berkshire High School in Burton in 1986. He played football, wrestled and was an all-Geauga county baseball player (1986). He lives in Chardon with his wife Paulette and their children.

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