Softball Player of the Year

Arizona softball recruit Taylor McQuillin holds the trophy aloft as she was recognized at a June 18, 2014 rally as the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year. Presenting at right is Gatorade's Aminah Charles. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Jebb Harris)

Incoming UA softball pitcher McQuillin throws third no-hitter 

Incoming UA softball pitcher Taylor McQuillin, the 2014 Gatorade National Player of the Year, pitched her third no-hitter of the season Friday. She struck out 16. Her team, Mission Viejo (California) has outscored opponents 75-6 and is undefeated (15-0). If you’ve seen a video of McQuillin, it’s remarkable how similar she is to the Pac-12’s current best pitcher, Oregon’s Cheridan Hawkins. Both are lefties, and strongly resemble Oklahoma Sooners’ 2013 NCAA championship pitcher Keilani Ricketts


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