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High school softball players of the week

Sarah Ropiak, Acton-Boxborough -The senior pitcher recorded her 500th career strikeout this past week.

Katie Casey, Braintree - A dominant force on the mound for the Wamps last week, the junior ace threw three shutouts, including her first no-hitter of the season against Bay State rival Needham.

Janet Taylor, Hanover - The junior catcher went 8 for 12, including four doubles and six runs.

Bri Chiusano and Trish Hanson, Mansfield - Chiusano finished the regular season 33 for 58 for a .569 average including 33 runs, 4 triples, 5 home runs, 21 stolen bases, and 18 RBIs. Hansen finished 14-6, pitched 133 innings, struckout 193 and walked just 12.

Caitlin McBride, Danvers - The freshman third baseman had the winning hit as the Falcons beat Swampscott, 2-0, to clinch the Northeastern Conference crown.