Under-The-Radar Pennsylvania 2028s Poised To Break Out

It's almost that time of year in Pennsylvania. While softball players all around the country begin to practice with their teams indoors, or on the off chance there is a nice day and they can get outside, softball games await and the 2026 PIAA season will soon begin.   With a year of high school softball already under their belts, high school sophomores now know what to expect. We've heard the big names, but believe me, take a closer look into Pennsylvania high school softball where great players have emerged over the years and there are some unfamiliar names that will likely become familiar ones in the months to come.   Below, Prep Softball takes a deep dive into under-the-radar 2028s in Pennsylvania prepared to have big high school seasons.    Nora Stutzman, a powerhouse left-handed hitter out of Upper St. Clair, has a very impressive swing. Her mechanics are smooth and deliberate, helping her produce hard line drives gap to gap. She stays balanced through contact and does an excellent job of using the entire field, making consistent, loud contact against a variety of pitching styles. With great outfield instincts and athletic capabilities, she is the perfect combination of power and speed, which is going to be difficult to defend against. She tracks the ball well off the bat, takes efficient routes in the outfield, and has the arm strength to keep runners honest. On the bases, she's aggressive and smart, capable of turning singles into doubles and putting constant pressure on opposing defenses. Look out for Nora to be one of the top players to come out of Western Pennsylvania, as her all-around skill set and competitive edge continue to elevate her game.     Listed as a right-handed pitcher, but truly an impressive all-around athlete, Camryn Temme has proven that not only can she mow batters down in the circle, but she can also give herself some run support on the other side and can play just about any position in the field at a high level. This is not the type of athlete you come across every day. In the circle, she has the ability to spin the ball well and keep batters off balance. Late last year at the ACL Fall Championships, her team played in the 18U bracket, where she posted an impressive stat line of 7.1 IP, 0.00 ERA, .682 WHIP, 6 Ks, and 0 BB. With talent like this, you will want to keep an eye out for Camryn and the Baldwin Highlanders this season.     Sydney Bezila is a talented outfielder out of Pine Richland High School. With power, speed, and the stats to prove it, she is going to be a fierce competitor this spring. She has made some pretty impressive plays as a center fielder, as she is able to cover a lot of ground. She also has very fast bat speed, making the ball come off of her bat very hard, and sometimes, very far. Last fall with Team Pennsylvania at the Power 12 in New Jersey, she posted a .429 AVG with 4 RBIs, 3 BBs, and a .600 OBP. The WPIAL is going to be a fun conference to watch, but especially the Rams with Sydney Bezila.     A great catcher, developing her skills alongside Richele Hall, who is known to produce some strong catchers out of Team Pennsylvania, Juliet White is a name you will want to remember. The USA Region 1 All-American has some impressive talent, showing a pop time of 1.71 in December at the Syracuse University softball camp. With strong swing mechanics and high athletic capabilities, Juliet is going to be a catcher to pay attention to this coming high school season.     [player_tooltip player_id='152410' first='Audrey' last='Ritter'], the 5'11 utility player out of Lower Dauphin, has lots of room to make noise in her high school season this year. Her athletic capabilities are shown through her ability to hit smoothly from both the left and right sides of the plate, which is not very common in high-level softball. In the years to come, with the level of athleticism and strength that she possesses, I would not be surprised if Audrey is one of the top players in her class from Pennsylvania.

It's almost that time of year in Pennsylvania. While softball players all around the country begin to practice with their teams indoors, or on the off chance there is a nice day and they can get outside, softball games await and the 2026 PIAA season will soon begin.