Softball | 4/28/2016 5:56:38 PM
Kansas City, Mo. – Seven different teams placed at least one player on the first team as the All-MIAA team for softball was released today.
Central Oklahoma shortstop Morgan Heard, who leads the MIAA in hits, runs scored, doubles and is second in the league in runs batted in was named the MIAA Player of the Year. Pittsburg State Pitcher Emmie Robertson was named Pitcher of the Year leading the conference in opposing batting average and strikeouts.
Central Oklahoma first baseman Carlie Jones, who currently leads the MIAA in on-base percentage, was named the MIAA Freshman of the Year. Three players, Northwest Missouri’s Torri Blythe, Central Missouir’s Ali Jo Rogers and Missouri Western Katie Klosterman, all share the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year award.
Jennifer Trotter who led Missouri Western to the MIAA regular season title has been selected by her peers as the Coach of the Year.
Joining Robertson at first team pitcher is Northeastern State’s Kayce Wooldridge with their backstop being Central Oklahoma catcher Tori Collett. Around the infield are Nebraska-Kearney first baseman Kate Ruwe, Northwest Missouri second baseman Torri Blyth, UCO’s Heard at shortstop and Missouri Western’s Katie Klosterman at third.
In the outfield are Missouri Western’s Morgan Rathmann, Central Oklahoma’s Lexi Watson and Nebraska-Kearney’s Rebecca Wyatt. The designated player comes from Southwest Baptist in the person of Rachel Ray.
The utility players, first the non-pitcher from Pittsburg State Kylie Guthier and the utility pitcher is Emily Robinson of Central Missouri.
The MIAA Tournament gets underway tonight from the ASA Hall of Fame Softball Stadium and Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Player of the Year: Morgan Heard, SS, Central Oklahoma
Pitcher of the Year: Emmie Robertson, Pittsburg State
Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Torri Blythe, 2B, Northwest Missouri
Ali Jo Rogers, SS, Central Missouri & Katie Klosterman, 3B, Missouri Western
Freshman of the Year: Carli Jones, 1B, Central Oklahoma
Coach of the Year: Jennifer Trotter, Missouri Western
1st Team
Pitcher: Emmie Robertson, Pittsburg State$
Pitcher: Kayce Wooldridge, Northeastern State
Catcher: Tori Collett, Central Oklahoma
First Base: Kate Ruwe, Nebraska-Kearney
Second Base: Torri Blythe, Northwest Missouri
Shortstop: Morgan Heard, Central Oklahoma
Third Base: Katie Klosterman, Missouri Western
Outfield: Morgan Rathmann, Missouri Western
Outfield: Lexi Watson, Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Rebecca Wyatt, Nebraska-Kearney
Designated Player: Rachel Ray, Southwest Baptist
Utility/Non-Pitcher: Kylie Guthier, Pittsburg State
Utility/Pitcher: Emily Robinson, Central Missouri
$= Repeat First Team Selection
2nd Team
Pitcher: Kendle Schieber, Northwest Missouri
Pitcher: Janie Smith, Missouri Western
Catcher: Nicole Nease, Pittsburg State
First Base: Carli Jones, Central Oklahoma
Second Base: Ally Dziadula, Central Oklahoma
Shortstop: Rebecca Maher, Northwest Missouri
Third Base: Chantel Adams, Northwest Missouri
Third Base: Katy Remy, Pittsburg State
Outfield: Rachel Harper, Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Abi Corbett, Missouri Southern
Outfield: Jobi Heath, Central Oklahoma
Designated Player: Taylor Hamilton, Missouri Western
Utility/Non-Pitcher: Alexis Theis, Lindenwood
Utility/Pitcher: Marina Quimby, Washburn
Note= Two third baseman due to tie in the voting
Honorable Mention
Pitcher: Nicole Brady, Central Oklahoma; Jessie Walker, Central Oklahoma; Eryn Stockman, Emporia State; Paxton Duran, Fort Hays State; Madison Ragar, Lincoln; Ashley Lutz, Missouri Southern; Shyanne Saladino, Missouri Western; Sarah Baldwin, Northwest Missouri; Morgan Myers, Pittsburg State; Kacey Ayers, Southwest Baptist; Samantha Carson, Washburn
Catcher: Erin Dwyer, Nebraska-Kearney; Kyla Ibarra, Northeastern State; Jessica Rawie, Northwest Missouri; Dana Graves, Southwest Baptist
First Base: Danielle Sprinkle, Emporia State; Tori Beltz, Fort Hays State; Kailey Green, Missouri Western; Paige Gann, Northeastern State; Alexis Kelsey, Northwest Missouri
Second Base: Courtney Dobson, Fort Hays State; Jessica Wolken, Lincoln; Madeline Bohr, Lindenwood; Paige Shifflett, Missouri Western; Madison Boyd, Northeastern State; Taylor Zimmerman, Washburn
Shortstop: Ali Jo Rogers, Central Missouri; Tori Nienhueser, Lincoln; Alexandra Newcomb, Lindenwood; Shelbie Atwell, Missouri Western; Kelsey Harmon, Northeastern State; Jenna Bolton, Pittsburg State; Cassidy Merriman, Washburn
Third Base: Emily King, Central Missouri; Ashton Smith, Central Oklahoma; Caitlyn Touchette, Lindenwood; Makenzi Dallas, Nebraska-Kearney; Haley Acrey, Northeastern State
Outfield: Alex Leonhart, Central Missouri; Caitlin VanVleck, Emporia State; Morgan Swisher, Emporia State; Rilee Krier, Fort Hays State; Hope McLeod, Lincoln; Brooklyn Sisk, Lindenwood; Alana Hester, Missouri Southern; Sydney Washington, Missouri Western; Paige Hamelin, Nebraska-Kearney; Ryan Martin, Northeastern State; Jessica Boone, Northeastern State; Jaedra Moses, Northwest Missouri; Ashton Pratt, Pittsburg State; Catie Cummins, Pittsburg State; Caitlin Evans, Southwest Baptist
Designated Player: Erica Harper, Emporia State; Madison Jones, Northwest Missouri
Utility/Non-Pitcher: Hailey Crabtree, Central Missouri; Ashley Ruder, Washburn