Our 2026 High School All-American lists to recognize standout players over the 2025-2026 school ball seasons starts a week from tomorrow—Monday, July 6.

Here’s how the schedule looks:

LINE DRIVE MEDIA 2026 HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN TIMELINE

• Monday, July 6 – Line Drive Media 1^st Team All-Americans (Pitchers)
• Tuesday, July 7 – Line Drive Media 1^st Team All-Americans (Catchers)
• Wednesday, July 8 – Line Drive Media 1^st Team All-Americans (Infielders)
• Thursday, July 9– Line Drive Media 1^st Team All-Americans (Outfielders)
• Friday, July 10 – Line Drive Media 1^st Team All-Americans (Multi-Purpose)
• Monday, July 13 – Line Drive Media 2^nd Team All-Americans
• Tuesday, July 14 – Line Drive Media High School Player of the Year
• Wednesday, July 15 – Line Drive Media High School Coach of the Year

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Those chosen will be selected based on the following factors:

• accomplishments, stats and honors
• importance to the success of the team (i.e. how far the team advanced in playoffs)
• on-field abilities, skills & talent
• off-the-field resume, i.e. academic success, community involvement, etc.

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What A Strong Nomination Looks Like

We’re often asked what a great nomination profile has in it; here’s an outstanding nomination for the upcoming 2026 High School All-American series.

Note the level of detail that’s included to provide the case that this talent pitcher should be considered as an All-American!

The following details were captured via the Player Rankings Nomination form…

First Name: Peyton
Last Name: Travis
City/ST: Leesburg, VA
Grad Year: 2028
Position(s): Pitcher
School: Tuscarora (Leesburg, Va.) High School
High School Head Coach: Bridget Kemp
Club Team: Starz Gold National – 16U Bunn
Club Head Coach: Tom Bunn
Your name & relationship to the player (such as head or assistant coach, personal coach, etc.): coach
Division (for club ball): 16U

Top player stats: high school stats:

*** Pitching (pitched all playoff games both 2026 and 2025)

• Pitching Record – 15-2
• IP – 110,
• K’s – 190 (high school career she has 310)
• ERA – 1.782
• WHIP – 1.282
• BAA – .168
• BA/RISP – .111

*** Hitting (Peyton is usually a PO but entered the line-up half through the season)

• Batting Average – .375
• HR – 2 (big two-run home run in quarterfinal state game)
• Doubles – 3
• RBIs – 7
• Runs – 10

Top player honors & accomplishments:

• 2026 and 2025 Virginia Class 4 State Champion
• 2026 and 2025 Virginia Class 4 – 1st Team Pitcher All State, Region and District
• 2025 AGL Softball – ACFL Fall Champion & Showcase All-Tournament Team – 16U Pitcher of the Tournament
• 2025 Washington Post – All Met Team for high school

GPA: 3.97

Scouting report (what makes the player a High School All-American or a Line Drive Softball Hot 100 candidate?

A right-handed pitcher with strong command, poise, and a competitive edge, Peyton has already proven she can perform at a high level against quality competition by winning two Virginia State Championships on the mound in her first two years in high school.

Her ability to attack hitters, generate strikeouts, and stay composed in pressure situations was evident during both of Tuscarora’s state championship runs, where she delivered several standout postseason performances.

Beyond her pitching ability, she brings athleticism and versatility as a left-handed hitter and outfielder, making her a well-rounded player.
Peyton’s greatest strengths are her competitive mindset, work ethic, and ability to elevate her game in big moments.

Anything unusual or different about the player off the field? (other sports, family connections, hobbies or talents, etc.):
Peyton plays volleyball for rec and can play the ukelele.