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)

 Jebb Harris

PitcherΒ Taylor McQuillinΒ and power hitterΒ Alyssa Palomino, considered to be two of the top Arizona softball recruits in years, are in Los Angeles this weekend as part of the USA Softball national selection team camp. McQuillin and Palamino are in competition for spots on the Junior World National team. They will arrive in Tucson in August.

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