Riley Cherry is a talented and developing prospect in the 2031 class from Virginia. She brings speed, athleticism, and versatility to the softball field for Stars National Noerr and Lightridge High School. A center fielder and left-handed triple-threat hitter, Cherry has the tools to impact the game in myriad ways, but especially with her speed. Her strong play in summer ball earned her recognition as a 2026 USA Softball All-American, adding to her growing list of softball accomplishments.

Riley Cherry Riley Cherry CF/OF Lightridge | 2031 VA is used to facing pressure during her club season and has still consistently performed. During her fall campaign with Stars National Noerr, Cherry hit .497 and went a perfect 37-for-37 in stolen-base attempts, driving in 27 runs. She faced pressure during the spring season with her team down by five runs in the final game of the USSSA Shamrock Smash, and drove in the first run to start the rally for her squad, scoring later in the inning to help her team to a 6-5 comeback and the tournament championship. The speedy outfielder reached base in all 13 of her plate appearances across the five-game event. Cherry’s poise in big moments will pay off as she continues her softball career.