With the high school softball season starting on Feb. 15, it is time for The Tuscaloosa News' fan vote for preseason softball player of the year.

The ballot includes the names of players from schools in the Tuscaloosa area, with some schools earning more than one nominee. The vote will remain open until Sunday, Feb. 18 at noon CT.

Vote below:

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Preseason softball player of the year nominees:

Sydney Elam, American Christian Academy

Charli Kyser, American Christian Academy

Ronni Kate Ward, Brookwood

Kennedy Childers, Brookwood

Ashton Moorer, Demopolis

Lizzie Thornton, Demopolis

Ensleigh Kennedy, Fayette County

Delilah Hallman, Fayette County

Abigail Billings, Gordo

Isabella Billings, Gordo

Nichole Dockery, Hillcrest

Mackenzie Harper, Hillcrest

Kylee Dunn, Hubbertville

Neveah Hoobler, Hubbertville

Elliott Williams, Northridge

Mary Hays Henderson, Northridge

Sara Lee, Northside

Avery Sharbutt, Northside

Lilly Vold, Pickens Academy

Karli Crocker, Pickens Academy

Sarah Aaron, Sipsey Valley

Kensley Jolly, Sipsey Valley

Lily Lucas, Tuscaloosa Academy

Anna Claire Johnson, Tuscaloosa Academy

Holly Beth Brooks, Tuscaloosa County

Peyton Earp, Tuscaloosa County

Kennah Beth Lacy, Winfield

Hannah Kimbrell, Winfield

Anna Snyder covers high school sports and University of Alabama softball and football recruiting for The Tuscaloosa News. Reach her at asnyder@gannett.com. Follow her on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @annaesnyder2

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