FRYEBURG — Morgan Fusco, the top catcher in high school softball in the Pine Tree State, has been selected as Miss Maine Softball for 2021. The recent Fryeburg Academy graduate received the award last week in a ceremony at the Cage in Gray, Maine.
Miss Maine Softball is presented to the state’s top senior player. Coaches nominate players and then the Maine Softball Coaches Association selects the recipient. Morgan was to have received the award between the underclassmen and senior All-Star Games last week, but they were sadly rained out.
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