Lily Matthews Named PCFL Player of the Month for June

The Alliance Fastpitch proudly announces Lily Matthews (2027) from the Pacific Coast Fastpitch League (PCFL) as Player of the Month for her remarkable play in June 2024. Lily Matthews, a versatile player for Athletics Mercado Tillery, excels in multiple positions—OF, 2B, SS. Her June stats include a.500 batting average, a .485 OBP, 9 singles, 3 doubles, 4 homeruns 10 RBIs, and 1 stolen base.

Lily Matthews’s softball journey begins at age 4 when she falls in love with the game. The support and inspiration from her parents, teammates, and coaches, along with the thrill of competition, fuel her passion for the sport. Her family’s unwavering support plays a crucial role in her development and success.

A cherished softball memory for Lily is playing in the Alliance in OKC, where her team beats their rival team, which they hadn’t been able to defeat all year. They make it to the Elite 8 and finish in 4th place, making the experience unforgettable.

Lily’s favorite players are Sydney Romero and Reese Atwood. Outside of softball, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family at the river or Glamis, and playing tennis and pickleball.

Lily’s current goals include playing softball in college while pursuing a degree in either sports medicine or education. She is also trying new sports in high school and aims to succeed in those during her sophomore year. The Alliance Fastpitch commends Lily on her well-deserved recognition as Player of the Month, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the sport and her commitment to personal and athletic growth.

Her coach, Luke Tillery, describes her as a premier talent with high aspirations. Lily is hardworking and relentless in her efforts to achieve her goals, continually elevating herself and her team. She possesses a bright personality and a positive presence, actively supporting her school while achieving excellent academic success. His favorite memory is seeing Lily’s confidence and desire align with her hard work and being recognized for it.

What is the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program?

The Player Recognition Program was built to recognize and spotlight our individual players in each Member League. Each month, registered Alliance Fastpitch coaches can nominate a player from their age division. League Leadership will review nominations and a monthly stats report from AthletesGoLive (AGL) to determine the League’s Player of the Month.

Following the announcement of each League’s Players of the Month, the Alliance Fastpitch will recognize a National Player of the Month. To be considered for Player of the Month, your team must score League games in AGL so your stats will be included in the League’s monthly report.