McVay, Lightner earn softball honors

Coudersport junior Kelly McVay has been named to the Big 30 High School Softball All-Star Team. She joins Northern Potter's Katie Smoker, also a junior, as the only Potter or Cameron County representatives on the 18-member ceremonial team.

McVay, who handled shortstop duties for the Falcons, had a .319 batting average with two home runs, five doubles and 17 runs batted in. She also showed excellent range in the field and was an opportunistic baserunner.

McVay was one reason Coudersport posted a school record 12 victories, including a nine-game win streak.

Roulette native Christine (Kio) Lightner was named Big 30 Coach of the Year. She guided the Smethport Hubbers to a 20-1 season. Over Lightner's five years at the helm, the Hubbers have a 97- 11 record.

Three members of her 2007 team, Lauren Kinniburgh, Matti Baker and Diana Phalon, were named Big 30 all-stars.