VOTE Alliance Orthopedics softball MVP of Shore Conference Tournament
Rebecca French
Another Shore Conference tournament is in the books.
The St. John Vianney softball team regained the Coastal crown with a decisive 5-1 victory over Donovan Catholic in the finals at Count Basie Park on Thursday, winning the rubber tie between the two rivals who have met in the finals in three of the past four seasons. The Lancers won in a classic overtime game in 2024, but outlasted their opponent in 2026 with a more dominant performance.
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Clearly, SJV has a plethora of elite performers that pave the way for the title. But there were other outstanding performances from players who stepped up and contributed to their teams in the life-or-death moments of the game.
Here’s more information about the nominees: The 10 best players in the Softball Coast Conference tournament
SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Madison McDougall celebrates with teammates at the end of the game. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Madison McDougall celebrates with teammates at the end of the game. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV players saluted Madison McDougall after she hit a two-run home run late in the game. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Mia Kelliher caught the ball with one out. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
The SJV team salutes Peyton McDougall as she scores on a home run off sister Madison McDougall. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV celebrated by lifting the trophy. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Donovan’s Madison Kelliher celebrates after scoring in the first round. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Maddie Dumawai crosses home plate for her team’s first-round win. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV pitcher Madison McDougal St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Donovan’s Madison Kelliher finished her team’s first and only game safely at home. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Donovan’s pitcher Jillian Shisenbaugh. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Gabby Gonzalez added a pass for the team’s second run. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV celebrates their first two rounds. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV celebrated by lifting the trophy. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV’s Maddie Richter reached base in the first few innings. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Donovan’s Julianna Vinets attempted a bunt in the early innings. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Coach Donovan Catholic spent the first few innings talking with the team. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
Donvan’s Mia Kelliher eliminated SJV’s Peyton McDougall first. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV pitcher Madison McDougall. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
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SJV defeats Donovan Catholic 5-1 to capture Coast Conference title
SJV celebrated by lifting the trophy. The St. John Vianney softball team defeats Donovan Catholic in the Coast Conference tournament finals on May 21, 2026 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Peter Ackerman/Asbury Park Press)
But it’s up to APP readers to decide: Who is the Coast Conference Tournament softball MVP?
Check out all the candidates below and cast your vote for MVP. There are no restrictions on voting and the poll conducted by Alliance Orthopedics will run until 10pm on May 29th.
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This article originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press: Vote for Jersey Shore Softball Coast Conference Tournament MVP Poll
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