OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School standout senior pitcher Kirsten Pelletier was named the Gatorade State Softball Player of the Year on Thursday.

Pelletier led the defending Class A state champion Eagles to a 15-0-1 mark this regular season. She struck out 194 in 112 innings and posted a minuscule 0.25 ERA.

Messalonskee pitcher Kirsten Pelletier was named the Gatorade State Softball Player of the Year on Thursday. Portland Press Herald file photo by Gordon Chibroski

Pelletier also hit .367 with 14 RBIs and 16 runs scored in the regular season.

She has maintained a 92.7 average in the classroom as well.

The Gatorade Company annually recognizes players/athletes of the year in every sport. Winners are selected based on athletic and academic achievements. State winners are eligible for national player of year honors.

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