Palm Beach County High School Softball's 'Starting 9'

Meet the top players to watch ahead of the 2026 season

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Palm Beach Post has highlighted the top high school softball players in Palm Beach County, Florida, ahead of the 2026 regular season. This "Starting 9" list features standout athletes from schools across the region, including Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Dwyer, Jupiter, and more.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially popular ones like softball, generate a lot of community interest and pride. Highlighting the top players helps build excitement for the upcoming season and recognizes the hard work and talent of these young athletes.

The details

The "Starting 9" list includes players like Angelina Baronci from Wellington, Brynn Catasus from Palm Beach Gardens, Chloe Coffie and Sierra Cook from Dwyer, Gabby D'Arcangelo from Wellington, Sasha Seidel from Jupiter, Angeline Mergen from Park Vista, Gracyn Needle from King's Academy, and Taylor Priske from Oxbridge Academy. Each player is featured with a photo and brief description of their skills and accomplishments.

  • The 2026 high school softball regular season is set to begin in the coming weeks.

The players

Angelina Baronci

A standout player for the Wellington softball team.

Brynn Catasus

A top player for the Palm Beach Gardens softball team.

Chloe Coffie

A talented athlete on the Dwyer softball squad.

Sierra Cook

Another key player for the Dwyer high school softball team.

Gabby D'Arcangelo

A standout on the Wellington softball team.

Sasha Seidel

A top player for the Jupiter high school softball program.

Angeline Mergen

A talented athlete on the Park Vista softball team.

Gracyn Needle

A key player for the King's Academy softball squad.

Taylor Priske

A standout on the Oxbridge Academy softball team.

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The takeaway

This "Starting 9" list highlights the depth of talent in Palm Beach County high school softball, showcasing the top players to watch as the 2026 season gets underway. These athletes have worked hard to develop their skills and will no doubt provide exciting competition and entertainment for their schools and communities in the coming year.