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Karianna Drury named Gatorade Player of the Year ahead of freshman season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Karianna Drury named Gatorade Player of the Year ahead of freshman season

Summary

Incoming Wisconsin Badgers softball freshman Karianna Drury has been honored as the Gatorade Minnesota Softball Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Drury concluded her senior year at Forest Lake Area High School with a remarkable batting average of.580, recording 11 doubles, six home runs, and two triples. She also achieved a.991 fielding percentage and stole 24 bases. The Badgers, fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance, eagerly anticipate Drury's contributions as they prepare for the upcoming season and aim for the 2027 Super Regionals.

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Key Details

•Karianna Drury is a Minnesota native prepping for college softball.
•Drury's high school team went 26-2, reaching the state title game.
•She had a.580 batting average and.679 on-base percentage in 28 games.
•Drury was also named a Top 10 position player in Minnesota by Sports Illustrated.
•The Badgers target a strong performance in the next NCAA season.

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