We conclude our summer series of the 2025 Line Drive Softball National Club Player of the Week series which has honored those travel ball athletes who have shined on the field.

We wrap up with top performances from Week 7 within the playing window of Monday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 games.

Previous 2025 Line Drive Softball National Club Players of the Week

• June 25: Madi Doty (P, Texas Glory 18U – Shelton)
• July 2: Macie Bryant (P, Impact Gold 16U – Jackson)
• July 9: Emily Yoon (P, BCS Bengals 14U – Briggs)
• July 16: Alex Akins (P/MIF, Texas Blaze National DSTX 16U – Corona)
• July 23: McKenzie Leitgen (1B, Top Gun 18U National)
• July 30: Ava Papaleo (IF/OF, Rhode Island Thunder 16U – Lotti)

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This Week’s Line Drive Softball’s National Club Player of the Week (August 10, 2025)

*** Madelyn Dulaney is a talented Class of 2027 left-handed pitcher and outfielder for the Tennessee Thunderbolts Premier 2027 team who was named to the Alliance Nationals All-Tournament Team after shining offensively and in the circle.

Madelyn had 26 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched with a 1.15 ERA and with the the stick she batted .552 with a .611 on-base percentage, a 1.370 OPS and had five walks, drove in 10 runs and scored 11 herself.

For the summer, she had 113 strikeouts in 80.2 innings pitched with a 2.78 ERA and at the plate she batted .474 with a .536 on-base percentage and a .952 fielding percentage.

Madelyn is from Jonesborough, Tenn. and attends David Crockett High School.

Head Coach David West is high on his two-way standout incoming junior saying:

“Madelyn brings a dynamic presence both in the circle and at the plate. Offensively, she’s a powerful lefty hitter who can also slap with precision, making her a constant threat. Her elite speed and aggressive base running keep defenses on edge.”

“In the circle, Madelyn commands attention with killer spin, sharp movement, and dominant velocity.”

Athleticism runs in the family as the high schooler’s sister, Ashlyn Dulaney, is a catcher for Austin Peay State University.

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Runner-Up Line Drive Softball National Club Players of the Week

*** Kelsey Erben, a 2028 third baseman for the California Grapettes 14U – Cook team, had a strong week at PGF Nationals as she batted .391 with a .400 on-base percentage and had an OPS of .878.

She drove in nine runs in her 25 plate appearances and also was strong in the field with 30 put outs in 36 chances with four assists.

Kelsey batted .307 for the summer with a .403 on-base percentage aided by 15 walks. She drove in 16 runs and compiled a .930 fielding percentage

Head Coach Nicole Cook commented:

“Kelsey is one of the most athletic student-athletes on our team and is coachable, respectful, has a great attitude and is a great teammate.

*** Kaity Zambrio, a 2028 middle infielder and outfielder for the Jersey Outlaws Elite 16U team coached by Erick Simonds and Madison Walker, played in 11 games and in her 33 plate appearances and 26 at-bats was either first or second on her team in every major offensive category.

She led her team with a .423 batting average and had a game-winning home run to help the Outlaws advance to the finals. She also led her team with four steals for the week with 16 total bases on 11 hits and scored 10 runs..

Kaity also was impressive with a .545 on-base percentage, a .615 slugging percentage and 1.161 OPS.

*** A pair of standout players for the LLG Futures program shined at PGF Nationals at the 14U level:

— Juli Abantohollans, a 2028 outfielder/second baseman for Philip Belfield’s team, batted .429 with a sizzling .750 batting average with runners in scoring position.

She had a .500 on-base percentage and a 1.000 OBS for the championships week and also stole six bases.

For the summer, Juli hit .414 with a .461 on-base percentage and a .556 BA/RISP mark. She was very effective in stealing 20 bases, compiling a 91percent success rate.

— Maeven Moreno also had a great week at PGF for her LLG Futures NC – 14U team competing against many of the top teams in the country.

For Week 2 in Orange County, Calif., she hit .500 (7-for-14) with a home run, four walks, five RBIs, a 1.468 OPS and a .857 slugging percentage.

*** Mattingly Klein, a 2029 middle infielder for Tampa Mustangs 16U – Klein/Vigue, was on fire at Alliance Open Nationals in Tennessee where in 11 games she hit .667 (23-for-35) with 12 singles, five doubles, five triples, a home run and 12 RBIs.

She also scored 14 runs and had a .667 on-base percentage with a 1.171 slugging mark to help Head Coach Kris Klein’s team win the AFON 16U National Championship.

In one single game, Mattingly had a triple, home run, and a double.  She also had two game-winning RBIs and made the 16U All-Tournament team.

For the season, she batted .509 with a .547 on-base percentage and had two home runs, nine triples and 12 doubles while driving in 30 runs, scoring 44 herself and compiling a .843 slugging percentage.

As a note of interest, she was named after former Yankee great Don Mattingly.

*** Alexa Blackwell, a Class of 2028 catcher and corner infielder for the D1Vision club team coached by Tammy Vermuelen, had a standout week at PGF Nationals where she hit .478 with eight doubles in 30 at-bats with 10 RBIs.

She helped her team finish 5^th at PGF Nationals and had a strong summer overall as she batted .378 with two home runs.

*** Finally, we finish with Adelyn Lovill, who also goes by “Mick,” is a standout infielder, outfielder and catcher for her PA Chaos 2011 Winter team which she helped finish as runners-up at the Triple Crown Fastpitch National 14U Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this summer.

What defined Mick’s great summer, however, wasn’t big numbers or key accomplishments, but rather her perseverance through tough medical situations.

The incoming freshman was playing right-field with her team in a game before having a seizure after coming off the field.

Although unable to continue on the field, Mick came back and joined her team back in the dugout for Game 2 of the day, cheering more and being louder and prouder in supporting her team while she recouped.

That is the essence of sportsmanship and love of the game and, especially, lover for her team, earning her our final recognition as one of the top club performances of the Summer of 2025.

— Brentt Eads/Line Drive Softball