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The Virginia Association of Coaches has named Auburn pitcher Kirsten Fleet as the state’s softball player of the year. Fleet was also named the Mt. Empire and Region C player of the year after leading the team to this year’s state Class 1 title. The sophomore was 15-0 in the circle during the regular season.