Last week's Softball Player of the Week honor went to GNB Voc-Tech’s Leah Perez, who captured the fan vote with over 22,000 votes. Her performance against Dartmouth, going 2-for-5 with a walk and four runs scored, clearly resonated with the fans.

Now, it's time to crown a new standout. This week's nominees delivered some truly jaw-dropping performances that have the local softball scene buzzing. From a dominant pitcher's perfect game to a slugger launching three homers in a single contest, the competition is fierce.

Let's break down the incredible achievements that have earned these athletes a spot on the ballot.

Pitching a perfect game is one of the rarest feats in softball, and Fairhaven’s Brianna Pierce did just that against Bourne, striking out 13 batters without allowing a single hit or walk. She also powered her own cause at the plate with a first-inning homer and 2 RBIs. Not done there, she followed up with a 12-strikeout, three-hit complete game against Diman, adding a double and 2 more RBIs.

At the plate, the power was on full display. One hitter slugged three home runs in a single game, while others came through in clutch moments, like Suneson’s solo shot in the seventh inning to secure a 2-1 victory for the Lakers.

All-around performances were also key. Taylor was a force both in the circle and at the bat across three games, racking up 33 strikeouts in 16 innings while also delivering a 3-for-3 game with a home run and 3 RBIs. Players like Gagnier, Kelly, Zuber, and Marques consistently fueled their teams' offenses with multi-hit games and key run production.

The future looks bright, too, with nominees like Asci and Machado blasting their first-ever varsity home runs in pivotal moments.

These athletes have shown the skill, power, and determination that define great softball. Now it's your turn to decide whose performance was the most impressive. Make your voice heard and vote for the Softball Player of the Week!

Remember, voting closes at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Don't miss your chance to celebrate this week's top performer.