Jun 20, 2025
Escanaba junior Grayson LaMarche winds up to deliver a pitch against Gladstone on May 14, 2024 at Abrahamson Field in Escanaba. LaMarche struck out 16 in a 5-2 in over the Braves. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
ESCANABA — A historic 40-5 season was bound to come with individual accolades for Escanaba softball.
For seniors Grayson LaMarche, Katey Lamb and McKenzie Engebretson, those accolades include All-State recognition. All three earned First Team All-State honors for Division 2 by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association.
Escanaba senior Grayson LaMarche winds up to deliver a pitch during a game against Gladstone on May 13, 2025 at Gladstone High School. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
LaMarche earned First Team honors as a pitcher for the third time in her legendary career. The now Michigan Wolverine was 26-3 with a 0.397 ERA and a WHIP of 0.523 while opponents batted .110 off of her. She accumulated 351 strikeouts and issued 24 walks. Of the 22 runs she allowed, nine were earned across 158 2/3 innings.
She also earned a .535 batting average with 19 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 35 RBIs.
Escanaba senior Katey Lamb rounds third base after hitting a home run during a game against Millington on May 10, 2025 at Abrahamson Field in Escanaba. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press)
Lamb earned First Time honors for the second time at third base. She finished with a .471 batting average with 10 home runs and 69 RBIs. She accumulated 65 hits, 15 doubles and drew 18 walks while committing four errors all season.
Escanaba junior McKenzie Engebretson (3) trots to home plate after hitting her second home run of the game during a MHSAA Division 2 regional semifinal game against Freeland on June 8, 2024 at Cadillac Softball Field in Cadillac. This home run gave the Eskymos a 5-4 lead in what became an 8-4 win over the Falcons.
Engebretson earned All State honors for the first time in her career at first base. She earned a .489 batting average with a .531 on-base percentage. She ripped 65 hits with 13 doubles, two triples and 44 RBIs while scoring 34 times. She also recorded 120 putouts to two errors for a .992 fielding percentage.
Provided below is a full list of All-State recipients:
First Team
Outfield
Shelby Van Houten, Wayland; Natalie Donaldson, DeWitt; Keira Logan, Riverview; Alexis Hansen, Divine Child; Madison Anson, Orchard Lake St Marys; Cloe Bruman, Imlay City
Shortstop
Aubrey Jones, Gaylord; Haley Spitale, St. Joseph; Molly Versluis, Hudsonville Unity Christian; Ava Golightly, Northwest; Avery Heil, Lake Fenton; Tessa Britt, Spring Lake
First Base
McKenzie Engebretson, Escanaba; Katherine Modrzejew, Divine Child; Sophie Helm, Linden
Second Base
Sarah Giroux, Flat Rock; Mia Tribul, Orchard Lake St Marys; Olivia Tilley, Airport
Third Base
Katey Lamb, Escanaba; Cami VanderMeeden, Paw Paw; Ella Vinco, Riverview
Catcher
Leila Daniels, Milan; Madisyn Treat, St. Clair; Ady Freeman, Owosso; Ashley Stafford, Richmond
Pitcher
Grayson LaMarche, Escanaba;
Mckenzie Cammenga, Hudsonville Unity Christian; Madi Ludema, Wayland; Jessica Nelson, Divine Child; Katie Shuboy, Richmond; Kayla Wildner, Linden; Chloe Compau, Frankenmuth
Utility
Kianna Vork, Hamilton; Jaden Griffiths, Williamston; Jaiden Gohs, Goodrich
Honorable Mention
Outfield
Gracie Willea, Muskegon Oakridge; Bella Duimstra, Hudsonville Unity Christian; Kennedy Wangler, Gaylord; Kenedie Curtis, Allendale; Bella Ryan, Marshall; Katherine Healy, Notre Dame Prep; Ella Kokaly, Garber
Shortstop
Kaydee Absher, Chelsea; Emersyn Rix-Renne, Notre Dame Prep; Kylee Hoebeke, Thornapple Kellogg; Rylie VanAken, Coldwater; Addison Kopp, Flat Rock Marlie Carpenter, Dowagiac
First Base
Ella Davison, Hudsonville Unity Christian; Kourtney Zarycki, Edwardsburg; Madeline McDonald, Freeland
Second Base
Cassidy Fisk, South Christian; Bayli Stewart, Western; Grace Zwetzig, Garber
Third Base
Dani Anzaldua, Waverly; Kendal Quain, Marysville; Mackenzie Burns, Pinckney
Catcher
Ella Showers, Coopersville; Aliya Edson, Paw Paw; Makenna Bareman, Hudsonville Unity Christian; Laureena Baehl, Lake Fenton; Jenna Kowalski, Freeland
Pitcher
Layne VanAken, Coldwater; Kylee Willea, Muskegon Oakridge; Taliya Dauser, Sparta; Bre VerCautren, Petoskey; Addie Taylor, Clio
Utility
Khloe Siler, Spring Lake; Mackenzie Searing, Coldwater; Audri Hrncharik, Owosso
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