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By Jeric Yurkanin | July 13, 2025

Big-time players show up in big-time moments.

And Taylor Cawley didn’t just show up—she owned the biggest stage in Pennsylvania high school softball. With ice in her veins and fire in her arm, she helped bring a state championship back to Valley View, capping off a dominant senior season in unforgettable fashion. That performance alone earns her a well-deserved spot in our Top 10 Athletes of the Year.

Her Next Stop: Binghamton University, where she’ll continue her softball journey at the Division I level!

But the way she dominated in the championship game? That made her unforgettable.

In her final high school appearance, Cawley tossed a two-hit shutout, struck out 13, walked none, and pitched with zero fear, leading Valley View to a 6–0 win over District 3 champion Kennard-Dale. She didn’t just pitch her heart out—she put a stamp on one of the greatest seasons in Cougar history.

We’d call it legendary.

Taylor Cawley didn’t just pitch well—she dominated like a veteran with nothing to lose and everything to prove.

Final Pitching Line (Senior Season)

• ERA – 0.72 (Top 10 in PA)

• Record – 15-0 (Undefeated)

• IP – 87

• Strikeouts – 144

• Opponent Batting Avg – .147

She was Valley View’s ace, their anchor, their automatic. When she was in the circle, victory wasn’t just possible—it was expected.

Power at the Plate

Oh, and don’t sleep on the bat.

While mowing down hitters from the mound, Taylor was also launching missiles at the plate.

Final Hitting Stats:

• AVG – .513

• HR – 14 (4th in PA)

• RBI – 49 (2nd in PA)

A pitcher who can do that with the bat? That’s rare air. And Cawley did it night after night—all season long.

Golden Finish, Forever Legacy:

With this championship, Valley View secured its third state title (2000, 2013, 2025). But this one felt different.

This one was about poise under pressure.

Leadership in the dugout.

And a senior who refused to leave anything on the field.

From strikeouts to bombs, Taylor Cawley did it all—and she did it when it mattered most.

Now? Her name is etched in Valley View softball history—maybe even at the very top.

Why She’s #7 on Our List?

This wasn’t just a great season. It was a championship-sealing, history-making, all-time kind of year.

Taylor Cawley didn’t just wear the uniform—she embodied it.

Toughness. Grit. Greatness.

A Cougar through and through.

A true gamer. A true champion. A true legend.

Congratulations, Taylor—your story now lives forever in Pennsylvania softball history.