By Kory CarpenterRecord Sports EditorFive Wright City softball players were selected to the all-district first team.Senior infielder Savannah Bridges, senior utility player Brooke Vossen, junior infielder Macy Evans, sophomore pitcher Madelyn Webb and freshman outfielder Remi Taylor were honored after leading Wright City to a 14-11 finish.Bridges and Vossen were also first-team All-EMO and first-team all-region selections.Evans was a second-team All-EMO selection, and Webb and Taylor were named to the all-region second team.Bridges led the team with a .531 batting average, 43 hits and 27 runs scored.Vossen was second on the team in runs scored (24), doubles (six) and singles (23), while Evans drove in a team-high 34 runs.“Savannah and Macy really hit much better than they have in the past,” Head Coach Fred Ross said. “Those two surprised me, and that was definitely a bright spot.”On the mound, Vossen compiled a 5-4 record in 55 innings of work. She struck out 25 hitters and posted a 3.82 earned-run average.Webb led the way with a 1.98 ERA.Taylor, the lone freshman represented, hit .403 on the season with 12 doubles.“I will look for Remi to help us out next year, along with Macy.” Ross said.

Brooke Vossen of Wright City will be a senior leader departing the team. Vossen helped the Wildcats on the mound and at the plate this season.      Bill Barrett photo.