The 15-year-old catcher led NSW through a week of undefeated competition before eclipsing Queensland 3-0 in the grand final and winning the Esther Deason Shield for the second year in a row.

``Defending our title was definitely a driving factor and it was a tough competition so it was very exciting to win,'' Taylah said.

``It was an honour to captain the team.

``I just had to keep the girls on track and lift them when they needed it.''

The championship victory wasn't the only title Taylah took home.

She was also named the most valuable player at the tournament.

``That's chosen based on stats from every player at the championships so I was really happy,'' she said.

``It was rewarding to know the training and hard work had paid off.''

The Caroline Chisholm College student was joined in the side by local players Julia McCann and Jasmine Peters. Julia was vice-captain and received the award for best pitcher while Jasmine dominated as an outfielder.

In the Under-16 Boys' championships, Penrith's Michael Kerr and Adam Omerod powered NSW to a 7-2 victory over Queensland to win the Arthur Allsopp Shield.

All local players are hoping their performance at the championships will earn them a place in the Under-19s Australian squad for the Youth Development Friendship Series in July.

``That would be tops,'' Taylah said.

``If I get selected it will be my first Australian representative side.''