By JIM FULLER
New Haven Register
Its impossible to write the history of womens softball without devoting multiple chapters to the utter dominance and championship pedigree of the Connecticut-based Brakettes.
However, the Nutmeg State hasnt been able to keep up with the sun-drenched states like California and Florida when it comes to developing softball stars.
Until this year.
Not only are Oxfords Rachele Fico and Bristols Sara Plourde among the 25 players named as finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year but the two Connecticut natives also happen to be leading all Division I players in earned run average and strikeouts respectively.
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