Kaylee Hodges of Matoaca High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Virginia Softball Player of the Year. Announced June 9 — just days after she finished her sophomore year — the award distinguishes Kaylee as Virginia's best high school softball player.
The 5-foot-9 right-handed pitcher and first baseman led the Warriors to an 18-3 record and a berth in the Class 5 Region C tournament semifinals. Kaylee compiled a 13-3 record in the circle with a 0.07 earned run average and 244 strikeouts in 102 innings pitched through 20 games. She allowed just 22 hits and seven walks, firing six no-hitters, including a perfect game. Ranked as the nation’s No. 3 pitcher in the class of 2027 by Extra Inning Softball, she entered the regional postseason round of four with a .500 batting average to go with 20 RBIs, 10 doubles and an .810 slugging percentage.
Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their success on the field, in the classroom and in the community. The Gatorade Player of the Year website offers more information about Kaylee and the annual awards.