Gaylord Softball Preseason Player of the Year Voting Open

Fans can vote for the top player in the region as the season gets underway.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:03pm

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The start of the high school softball season in Gaylord, Michigan has been delayed due to weather, but fans can now vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Player of the Year. The top players from Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston high schools have been highlighted, and the community is invited to select who they believe will be the best player this spring.

Why it matters

The Preseason Player of the Year award is an important recognition for top high school softball talent in the Gaylord area. It generates excitement for the upcoming season and showcases the region's best players, helping to promote the sport and the athletes.

The details

The voting is now open for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Softball Player of the Year. Fans can visit the newspaper's website to cast their ballot for the player they believe will have the most outstanding season. The top players from the three local high school teams - Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston - have been profiled to help inform the community's choice.

  • The start of the high school softball season in Gaylord has been delayed due to weather.
  • Voting for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Player of the Year is now open.

The players

Gaylord High School

One of the three local high schools with a softball team competing for the Preseason Player of the Year award.

St. Mary High School

One of the three local high schools with a softball team competing for the Preseason Player of the Year award.

Johannesburg-Lewiston High School

One of the three local high schools with a softball team competing for the Preseason Player of the Year award.

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What’s next

Fans have until the end of the week to cast their vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Softball Player of the Year. The winner will be announced before the start of the season.

The takeaway

The Preseason Player of the Year award is an exciting way for the Gaylord community to get involved in the upcoming high school softball season and recognize the top talent in the region.