The Cape Ann League has announced its annual softball all-star awards, and one Manchester Essex standout has earned top honors.

Anna Gardner, a junior pitcher and shortstop, was named a first-team all-star after an incredible season both at the plate and in the circle. Gardner batted .468 for the season with an OPS of 1.332, driving in 21 runs and hitting one out of the park. She stole 33 bases and was only caught twice, scoring 31 runs to boot.

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