Timeline: Meet the last 20 years of State Journal all-region softball teams
Look back at the State Journal's picks for the best high school softball players through the years.
2026
Jun 29
A bevy of talented area softball players dominated throughout the spring season, racking up accolades and strong campaigns. Meet this year's All-Supernova team.
2025
Jun 27
A bevy of talented area players dominated on the diamond throughout the spring season, racking up accolades and strong campaigns. Meet this year's All-Supernova team.
2024
Jul 03
Southern Wisconsin was home to great softball this season. Meet our area all-stars.
2023
Jun 21
Sun Prairie East and Madison Memorial had the area's best pitchers all season. The Cardinals also sported the area's best coach, who led them on another state tournament trip.Â
2022
Jul 19
Here are the first team and honorable mention softball selections from the State Journal coverage area.
2021
Jul 30
The 2021 State Journal's all-area team for softball, including player of the year Taylor Roughen from Lake Mills.
2019
Jun 24
The 2019 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Casey Fountain from Poynette.
2018
Jun 22
The 2018 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Maddie Gardner from Sun Prairie.
2017
Jun 24
The 2017 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Katie Tews from Sun Prairie.
2016
Jun 28
The 2016 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Heather Rudnicki from Verona.
2015
Jun 26
The 2015 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Lexy Kemnitzer from McFarland.
2014
Jun 28
The 2014 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Nicole Newman from Madison La Follette.
2013
Jun 27
The 2013 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Nicole Newman from Madison La Follette.
2012
Jun 24
The 2012 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Kristen Hoppman from Sun Prairie.
2011
Jun 28
The 2012 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Kirsten Tomlinson from Poynette.
2010
Jun 30
The senior shortstop's power surge went a long way toward leading the Wildcats to the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals.
2009
Jun 28
The 2009 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Lindsey Umberger from Madison Memorial.
2008
Jun 22
The 2008 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Lexie Johnson from Madison Memorial.
2007
Jun 30
The 2007 State Journal's all-region team for softball, including player of the year Stephanie Schmikla from McFarland.
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