Centerburg Softball Star Earns OSU Wexner Girls Athlete Honor

Abby Herren's dominant offensive performance puts her atop Ohio high school stats.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:24pm

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Centerburg High School softball player Abby Herren was named the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Girls Athlete of the Week for March 39 through April 5. Herren had an impressive stat line over three games, going 8-for-10 with four doubles and a home run, leading to a .867 batting average that ranks first in the state according to MaxPreps.

Why it matters

Herren's standout performance highlights the talent and competitiveness of Ohio high school softball, which has produced many Division I college players and professional stars over the years. The Wexner Athlete of the Week award also provides valuable recognition for student-athletes at smaller schools like Centerburg.

The details

In the three-game stretch that earned her the weekly honor, Abby Herren recorded eight hits in 10 at-bats, including four doubles and one home run. Her .867 batting average for the season currently leads all high school softball players in Ohio according to the MaxPreps rankings.

  • Herren was named the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week for March 39 through April 5, 2026.

The players

Abby Herren

A standout softball player for Centerburg High School in Ohio who was recently named the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week.

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The takeaway

Abby Herren's dominant offensive performance for Centerburg High School has earned her statewide recognition as the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week, highlighting the exceptional talent in Ohio high school softball.