Lutz makes history as first Comet named CCCSIA State Athlete of the Year

SAN MARCOS, CA (6/12/2025) -- Palomar softball standout Breanna Lutz has been named the 2024-25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Women's Athlete of the Year, becoming the first Comet in school history to earn the prestigious honor.

Since the CCCSIA introduced the State Athlete of the Year award in 2011-12, no Palomar athlete had received the distinction—until now. Lutz, a two-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Player of the Year, a two-time All-American, a two-time Southern California Player of the Year and the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference MVP in both 2024 and 2025, was recognized for her record-breaking contributions at the plate and in the field.

The sophomore third baseman led the state in an astounding seven offensive categories during the 2025 season, including batting average (.560), slugging percentage (.967), on-base percentage (.630), RBI (59), hits (84), runs scored (72), and total bases (145). She also hit 10 home runs, 19 doubles, and six triples while striking out only twice in 184 plate appearances—both times against elite pitching in the state tournament.

Lutz powered the Comets to a 44-5 overall record and a runner-up finish at the 3C2A State Championship. Over her two seasons, she helped Palomar to two state tournament appearances, two PCAC titles, and a staggering 85-11 record (.885 winning percentage).

Her career numbers are among the best ever seen in California Community College softball: 153 hits, 123 runs scored, 114 RBI, 44 doubles, and a career batting average of .526. She also posted the highest single-season batting average by a Southern California player in the past seven years.

Lutz is just the second softball player ever to be named CCCSIA State Athlete of the Year—and the first ever from Palomar College, cementing her legacy as one of the most accomplished athletes in school and state history.