By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
London Backman, Topeka High
LONDON BACKMAN, Topeka High
A sophomore infielder who attends Cair Paravel Latin and plays for the Trojans through a co-op agreement, Backman received TopSports.news All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League first-team recognition and was named the co-county and co-Centennial League newcomer of the year last season after helping 19-10 Topeka High advance to the Class 6A state tournament before dropping an 8-1 quarterfinal decisiont to 6A champ Olathe West. Backman received All-Class 6A honorable mention by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association.
Adda Boleski, Washburn Rural
ADDA BOLESKI, Washburn Rural
Boleski, a sophomore infielder, was an All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League second-team pick a year ago as a freshman after helping the Junior Blues post a 22-8 record and a second-place finish in the Class 6A state tournament, with Washburn Rural dropping an 8-7 decision to Olathe West in the championship game.
Reagan Chapman, Washburn Rural
REAGAN CHAPMAN, Washburn Rural
A senior pitcher/third baseman, Chapman was named to the TSN All-Shawnee County first team for the third straight season after helping lead the Junior Blues to a 22-8 record and a runnerup finish in Class 6A last spring, with Rural dropping an 8-7 decision to Olathe West in the championship game. Chapman was a first-team All-Centennial League honoree.
JOSIE CARLGREN, Washburn Rural
Carlgren, a senior outfielder, is a top returner for Washburn Rural, which posted a 22-8 record and finished second in the Class 6A state tournament last season, dropping an 8-7 decision to Olathe West in the title game. Carlgren received All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League honorable mention in 2025.
Falyn Clurman, Rossville
FALYN CLURMAN, Rossville
Clurman, a sophomore pitcher, was a second-team All-Shawnee County honoree last season as a freshman for the Bulldawgs, who posted a 17-12 record in 2025. The Bulldawgs were a Class 2A-1A regional runnerup to state champion Oskaloosa.
ADDISON COOPER, Shawnee Heights
Cooper, a senior outfielder, was a first-team All-United Kansas Conference selection and a second-team All-Shawnee County pick last spring after helping Shawnee Heights post a 20-7 record and advance to the Class 5A state tournament in 2025. The T-Birds dropped a 3-2 state quarterfinal decision to eventual state champion St. Thomas Aquinas.
Campbell Dawson, Topeka High
CAMPBELL DAWSON, Topeka High
A junior pitcher/outfielder, was a first-team All-Centennial League selection and second-team All-Shawnee County pick last spring after helping the 19-10 Trojans advance to the Class 6A state tournament before dropping an 8-1 quarterfinal decision to 6A state champ Olathe West. Dawson received All-Class 6A honorable mention by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association.
LYDIA DREHER, Seaman
Dreher, a sophomore pitcher, was a second-team All-Shawnee County selection and a second-team All-United Kansas Conference pick as a freshman last season after helping the Vikings earn a berth in the Class 5A state tournament. Dreher helped Seaman post a 20-9 record last spring, with the Vikings dropping a 3-2 17-inning decision to Maize South in the state quarterfinals.
Cianna Graves, Shawnee Heights
CIANNA GRAVES, Shawnee Heights
A senior catcher, Graves received second-team All-Shawnee County recognition in 2025 after helping Shawnee Heights post a 20-7 record and advance to the Class 5A state tournament before the T-Birds dropped a 3-2 state quarterfinal decision to eventual 5A state champion St. Thomas Aquinas. Graves is also a 2026 5A state wrestling champion.
Kailyn Hanni, Silver Lake
KAILYN HANNI, Silver Lake
Hanni, a senior left-fielder, earned first-team All-Shawnee County and first-team All-Big East League recognition last spring for the second straight season after helping Silver Lake post a 25-7 record and a runnerup finish in the Class 3A state tournament for the second straight season, with the Eagle falling 2-1 to Frontenac in nine innings. Hanni was named to the All-Class 3A first team by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association. Hanni also led Silver Lake to the 3A state basketball title this past season.
Oliva Koch, Washburn Rural
OLIVIA KOCH, Washburn Rural
A junior pitcher/outfielder, Koch was named to the TSN All-Shawnee County first team and was named the Centennial League player of the year last season after helping lead Washburn Rural to a 22-8 record and a runnerup finish in the Class 6A state tournament, with the Junior Blues dropping an 8-7 decision to Olathe West in the state title game. Koch was named to the All-Class 6A first team by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association.
Carly McAllister, Hayden
CARLEY McALLISTER, Hayden
McCallister, a sophomore, received second-team TSN All-Shawnee County recognition a year ago as a freshman while also receiving All-Centennial League second-team honors.
Justice McBurney, Washburn Rural
JUSTICE McBURNEY, Washburnn Rural
McBurney, a junior third baseman, was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and second-team All-Centennial League honoree last season after helping Washburn Rural finish second in the Class 6A state tournament while posting a 22-8 record.
Emily Peterson, Hayden
EMILY PETERSON, Hayden
A junior, Peterson was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and second-team All-Centennial League selection for the Wildcats last season as a sophomore.
AVERY PHELPS, Seaman
Phelps, a senior, was a first-team All-United Kansas Conference selection last season as the designated player and also earned TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention after helping the Vikings post a 20-9 record and advance to the Class 5A state tournament. Seaman dropped a 3-2 17-inning state quarterfinal decision to Maize South.
Madilyn Poole, Topeka High
MADILYN POOLE, Topeka High
Poole, a junior outfielder who attends Cair Paravel Latin and plays for Topeka High through a co-op agreement, was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and second-team All-Centennial League selection in 2025 after helping the Trojans post a 19-10 record on the season and earn a Class 6A state tournament berth. Topeka High ended its season with an 8-1 6A state quarterfinal decision to eventual state champion Olathe West.
Henley Rapp, Washburn Rural
HENLEY RAPP, Washburn Rural
Rapp, a senior catcher, earned All-Shawnee County first-team recognition and second-team All-Centennial League honors last season after helping lead the Junior Blues to a 22-8 record and a runnerup finish in the Class 6A state tournament. Rural dropped an 8-7 decision to Olathe West in the 6A final.
BROOKE SPRINGER, Rossville
A senior, Springer received TSN All-Shawnee County second-team honors last spring after being a first-team pick and named to the Kansas Softball Coaches Association All-Class 3A second team in 2024. Springer helped Rossville post a 17-12 record last season, with the Bulldawgs losing in a Class 2A-1A regional final to state champion Oskaloosa.
Blakely Walter, Hayden
BLAKELY WALTER, Hayden
Walter, a sophomore, was named the TSN Shawnee County and Centennial League co-newcomer of the year last spring while also being named to the All-Centennial League first team and all-county second team. Walter helped Hayden win the Class 4A state basketball championship this past season after the Wildcats were the state runnerup in volleyball last fall.
Aubrey Warren, Seaman
AUBREY WARREN, Seaman
Warren, a senior infielder, was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County pick last season and was named the United Kansas Conference player of the year after helping Seaman advance to the Class 5A state tournament. The Vikings posted a 20-9 record on the season, dropping a 3-2 17-inning 5A state quarterfinal decision to Maize South. Warren was named to the All-Class 5A second team by the Kansas Softball Coaches Association.
