Miller Place Panthers starting pitcher Ava Zicchinelli has been named the Suffolk County Pitcher of the Year.
Zicchinelli had an outstanding season and led the Panthers to a New York State title over the weekend. Zicchinelli got them to the title game by throwing a gem that included 13 strikeouts in the Suffolk County Class A semifinals. Her no hitter against Bayport-Blue Point was one of the highlights of her season.
Then she went on to shut out both Maine-Endwell and Williamsville South to secure the State Championship. While her post season accomplishments were spectacular her regular season heroics were just as impressive.
Zicchinelli finished the year with 25 wins and over 200 strikeouts. She piled up 10 shutouts this season and another six games she allowed just a single run. The dominance that she has shown has put her securely in the conversation for one of the best softball players on the Island, and certainly her legend will be etched into Suffolk County sports lore.
Zicchinelli now completes her five years at the varsity level and this award is another great piece to put on her mantle.